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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 03-26 PCM w MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION MARCH 26, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson, Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Mary Lou Larsen, Recording Secretary. Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioner Sandstrom was unable to attend this evening's meeting and was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 12, 1987 Commissioner Nelson stated he had not voted on the approval of the January 29, 1987 minutes as he was not present at that meeting. He requested the minutes to be so amended. Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes of the January 29, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as corrected. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Nelson. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Commissioners Bernards and Wallerstedt did not vote, as they were not at that meeting. Commissioner Bernards stated he supports the Commission's recommendations contained in the March 12, 1987 minutes in regard to the selection of the Planning Commission Chairman. APPLICATION NO. 87006 (Willard Blake) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for special use permit approval to operate a retail showroom, displaying electronic equipment, in conjunction with a communication service center at 1800 Freeway Boulevard. He next reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 87006 attached). A brief discussion ensued regarding the parking on the site. The Secretary stated there is space available for additional parking. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing and noted the required - notices had been sent. Commissioner Bernards asked if there is any on-street parking in this area. The Secretary responded that there is no on-street parking allowed on Shingle Creek Parkway and Freeway Boulevard. City Ordinances limit on- street parking to no more than 6 consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and midnight and no more than 4 consecutive hours between midnight and 8:00 a.m. on other City streets. Commissioner Bernards referred to Condition No. 4 and inquired if an overflow parking problem occurs how would enforcement be obtained to provide the additional required parking spaces. The Secretary responded the owner would be notifed and given 30-60 days to comply. He further noted that he had observed parking during 3-26-87 -1- services conducted at the Spiritual Life Ministries located in that same building and many parking spaces are being used but, their use is primarily in the evening hours and does not conflict with the other uses in the building. Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Willard Blake, representing Continental Communications, stated he was not familiar with the parking ordinance, but that he had never seen any cars parked in the area around the space he was proposing to occupy. He stated he foresees no problems with parking. His business hours will be tentatively 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Noting no one else was present to speak regarding the application, Chairman Lucht called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Notion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Wallerstedt inquired if the parking lot at 1800 Freeway Boulevard is cleared in winter. The Secretary responded he does not think there has been a problem in the past, but is sure the tenants will let the landlord know if snow removal becomes a problem. ACTION RECOVMNDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 87006 (Continental Communications/Willard Blake tion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 87006 subject to the following conditions: 1. Tenant improvement plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and any violations thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. The special use permit is issued to the applicant as operator of a communications service center involving a retail showroom for displaying and selling electronic equipment as well as an office in conjunction with this operation. No other commercial activity is acknowledged by this special use permit approval: 4. The owner of the property shall acknowledge his responsibility for guaranteeing the striping and delineating of additional parking stalls at the northwest corner of the site upon a - determination by the City that parking demand on the site exceeds the available number of parking spaces. 5. Special use permit approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to the provisions of Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. 3-26-87 -2- DISCUSSION ITEM. The Secretary reviewed a plan submitted by Que Viet Village House for a proposed Vietnamese restaurant in the old Arthur Treacher's building at 6100 Brooklyn Boulevard. He stated they will utilize the building as is with a few minor alterations. A proposed addition of a building entrance to the north side of the building is planned. The existing 24 ft. driving lanes will be maintained. Also, the glass in the front of the building will be removed and the seating moved forward. The Secretary noted that parking appears to be adequate for the restaurant; 32 spaces on site to accommodate 64 seats and employees. An upgrading of the site was discussed regarding repair of the retaining wall, screening and landscaping. Commissioner Bernards inquired if there would be any change in the sign. The Secretary responded they will use the existing sign and change the name only. The Secretary polled the Commissioners in regard to waiving a formal submittal of a Planning Commission application for the Vietnamese restaurant. It was agreed that no formal submittal would be required. Commissioner Bernards asked staff to check the Twin City Federal parking lot on a Friday afternoon. A brief discussion ensued regarding the expansion of the Highway 100 Racquet Club off-site parking lot. It was noted that the lighting problem had been corrected. ADJOURNMENT Notion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:0 M. Chairinad 3-26-87 -3- 1 1 i