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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 07-30 PCM 1 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 JULY 30, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman Pro tem Mike Nelson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Pro tem Mike Nelson, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, and Wallace Bernards. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier and Recording Secretary Mary Lou Larsen. Chairman George Lucht and Commissioners Ann Wallerstedt and Carl Sandstrom were unable to attend this evening's meeting and were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 16, 1987 The Secretary explai d there should be a correction on page 8, paragraph 6, stating ,7 to 16 residents provided for in State Law instead of 1 to 16 residents. Motion by ZZommissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to approve the minutes of the July 16, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as corrected. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Molly Malecki, and Lowell Ainas. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Bernards as he did not attend that meeting. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 87015 (Uhde/Nelson, Inc.) Following the Chairman Pro teen's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct an 8,068 sq. ft. office building at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 87015 attached). A discussion ensued regarding Condition No. 13. The Secretary stated a revised plan has been submitted to provide full delineation of parking stalls and elimination of the jog in the parking row along the east side of the property and could be deleted. Commissioner Bernards inquired about the 30' light standards. A discussion ensued regarding the lighting. City Engineer Bo Spurrier explained there would be 2 lights on the north and 1 on the east. Chairman Pro tem Nelson called on the applicant, Dave Nelson, to speak. Yr. Nelson stated that the new office building will be the same as the Edina Realty building constructed in the first phase of the development. He explained the parking has been moved over to provide a 15' greenstrip and to eliminate the jog in the parking row along the east side of the property. PUBLIC HEARING merman Pro tem Nelson opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Hearing no one, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. 7-30-87 _1_ CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Further discussion ensued regarding the trash enclosure. Commissioner Malecki inquired if the trash enclosure should be required as a condition of approval. The Secretary stated the office building does not have to have a separate trash enclosure, but could share the facility with the existing office building. Dave Nelson stated he has no problem with providing a trash enclosure. The Secretary recommended it should be on southeast side of the building. Mr. Nelson explained there would be a cedar fence installed as screening around the trash enclosure. I The Secretary stated two persons had earlier in the evening expressed concern with the building exterior. One of the parties stated that after seeing the plan he is now satisfied with the proposal and has no problem with it. Mr. Nelson stated the plan submitted for the original building had been a much larger building with three stories. Revision of the plans provided for two smaller buildings to replace the one large building. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 87015 (Uhde/Nelson, Inc.) Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve Application No. 87015 subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from_view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 7-30-87 -2- 9. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the performance guarantee. 10. The property owner shall enter into an easement and an agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 11. Fire hydrants shall be located on the site as per the order of the Fire Marshal. 12. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations and any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 13. The plan shall be modified to indicate the specific location and screening of a trash enclosure. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 87016 (Especially Women, Inc.) The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for special use permit to operate a health club for women in the Brookview Plaza Shopping Center at 5951 Earle Brown Drive. The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 87016 attached). The Secretary stated there is a public hearing, notices have been sent to neighboring property owners and the applicant is present to answer any questions. Commissioner Bernards asked if the tenants of the shopping center pool parking spaces. The Secretary stated the manager of the shopping center can designate certain parking spaces, but required parking is based on the total square footage of the shopping center. He noted that a different parking formula is used for a health club. Commissioner Bernards stated he has been a member of two health clubs with parking problems and is very concerned. The Secretary referred to the Hiway 100 Racquet and Swim Club who has now purchased a lot across the street from their location for additional parking rather than install a parking ramp. Commissioner Bernards stated membership should be considered on the amount of parking that is available. The Secretary stated that parking has improved now at the Hiway 100 Racquet and Swim Club. Further discussion ensued regarding the parking. Commissioner Bernards inquired as to the hours of operation. The applicant, Patrick Lawler, representing Especially Women, Inc., stated the hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He stated their club is a little different from other health clubs as they offer more services and charge a higher membership fee, therefore, membership is limited. Mr. Lawler explained they have exercise classes one to one and a half hours in length and that classes are between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pro tem Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing. The City Engineer noted that the pool and shower area will produce humidity and a chlorine environment and inquired how the remodeling of the structure will be able to handle this ongoing problem. Mr. Lawler stated their engineer is studying the humidity 7-30-87 -3- concern and that mechanical equipment will be installed to control these problems in accordance with the engineer's recommendations. He added that the mechanical equipment would be located on the roof of the building. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 87016 (Especially Women, Inc.) Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 87016 subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is issued for a health club use and may not be transferred to any other type of use. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and any violation may be grounds for revocation. 3. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Swimming pool plans are subject to review and approval by the State Health Department prior to the issuance of permits. 5. The swimming pool and shower room shall be licensed as required by section 7-201 of the City Ordinances prior to operation. 6. Suntanning beds shall be inspected by the City Sanitarian on a yearly basis. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 87017 (Earle Brown Bowl) The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for site and building plan and special use pemit approval to expand the existing bowling alley at 6440 James Circle North for additional cooler, storage, and dining room space. The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 87017 attached). The Secretary stated there is a public hearing required and notices have been sent to neighboring property owners. Commissioner Bernards asked if the proposal indicates moving the direct outside entrance to the dining room. The Secretary stated it was being moved further down and that the seating plan shows only a relocation of existing seats. Staff's concern is that, with the expansion of the dining room, there will be an expansion of seating resulting in a parking deficiency. Staff believe it is important that the seating plan be publicly acknowledged by the applicant as the maximum allowable. Commissioner Bernards stated the foyer on the proposed plan appears to be better situated than the present location. 7-30-87 -4- Chairman Pro tem Nelson recommended a condition stipulating allocation of seating. The Secretary stated seating for the supper club, coffee shop and lounge must not exceed 243 and that 150 seats in the supper club and coffee shop must be maintained in order for the establishment to be eligible for a liquor license. Seats could be moved from the lounge to the supper club. The applicant, James Madden, stated they have done as much as possible to meet the requirements of the liquor/food ratio of the ordinance. The proposal submitted would eliminate cutting through the dining room, provide better work stations for waitresses, and more space between tables. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pro tern Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked if anyone present wish to speak regarding the application. Hearing no one, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tern Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 87017 (Earle Brown Bowl) Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to approve Application No. 87017 subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes, prior to the issuance of permits. 2. 8612 curb and gutter is required around all parking and driving areas. 3. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Outside trash disposal facilities shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building addition shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 7. Special use permit approval acknowledges a maximum of 243 seats in the supper club, coffee shop and lounge area based on available parking. One hundred and fifty dining seats must be maintained in the supper club and coffee shop for purposes of the liquor license. 7-30-87 -5- i Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEM a) Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Nursing Homes. The Secretary stated that reference to Boarding Care Homes should be eliminated from the title of the ordinance amendment. He noted that this ordinance amendment would be recommended to the City Council concurrently with an ordinance recommended by the Sanitarian that local licensing of nursing homes be deleted because the State has superceded local licensing in this area. The Secretary explained that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would incorporate a density of 50 beds per acre for nursing home sites and adopt some specific landscape standards for nursing homes. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR NURSING HOMES Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of an ordinance amendment for nursing homes. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Secretary reviewed business items for the August 13 Planning Commission meeting and stated the Bill Kelly House would be back before the Planning Commission meeting at that time. A larger meeting place for that meeting may be required, such as the Social Hall in the Community Center, because of neighborhood interest in that application. He noted, however, that the Social Hall is currently being remodeled and will probably be unavailable. Commissioner Bernards asked if discussion of the Bill Kelly House would be limited to new material. The Secretary answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Malecki stated she felt it should be limited to new material. The Secretary stated the Commission will have to make its recommendation by weighing what appears to be conflicting facts. Chairman Pro tem Nelson stated the Commission should have comments from the City Attorney so that they would be better prepared to make a recommendation at the next Planning Commission meeting. The Secretary also requested that the Commissioners notify him as to vacation plans so that a quorum can be obtained for future meetings. Commissioner Malecki stated her concern regarding the parking problem at Twin City Federal. She explained that she had been there on a Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and the parking was still insufficient. Fridays had previously been a major problem, but now even weekdays seem to be almost as bad. ADJOURNMENT Motion 5—yZomissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tern Nelson, Commissoners Malecki, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ChairinA Pro tem 7-30-87 -6-