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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 11-12 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 12, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Mike Nelson, 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 Lucht stated Commissioners Ann Wallerstedt and Carl Sandstrom were unable to attend this evening's meeting and were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 15, 1987 Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Nelson, and Bernards. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioners Ainas as he did not attend that meeting. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 87026 (Thompson Lumber Company) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan approval to relocate a metal, building from its Minneapolis location to the lumber yard at 14810 North Lilac Drive (formerly Federal Lumber) . The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 87026 attached) . The Secretary stated there is no public hearing required for this application, and that the applicant is present to answer any questions the Commission may have. Commissioner Bernards asked if the building is most visible from Highway 100 and would this side be covered with rough cedar siding. The Secretary answered that rough cedar siding would be placed on the east and west elevations of the building and storage would be under the roof extensions. He noted that the applicant proposes to store product under the roof on the north and south sides of the building. He pointed out that the building will not be particularly visible from any off-site location and that with the product stored along the north and south walls, visability of the metal siding would not be a problem. Chairman Lucht asked the applicant if he had anything to add. Mr. Paul Heckmann, representing Thompson Lumber Company, stated a 25' area would be used for storage of sheathing products, ground to roof, in front of the metal curtain. The metal material would serve as a windbreak for materials stored and to keep the wind from going through the whole building. Mr. Heckmann stated one of the existing sheds has already been redone with rough cedar siding and that the new maintenance garage building would be sided with rough cedar on all four sides. The Secretary explained it has been approximately 30 years since a metal building has been approved and that if the building were being completely redone, there would be different recommendations made for the siding. Mr. Heckmann stated the metal building is an improvement over the previous wood structure which was an eyesore. 11-12-87 -1- He also stated both sheds that form the front facade of the lumber yard have rough cedar siding and that theme is being carried throughout the complex. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 87026 (Thompson Lumber Company) Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend approval of Application No. 87026, 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. Utility 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. The storage 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. 5. The applicant shall enter into a restrictive covenant agreement to provide up to 86 additional parking stalls on the site upon a determination by the City that the stalls are needed for the proper functioning of the site. Said agreement to be executed and filed with the title to the property prior to the issuance of permits. 6. The property owner shall enter into an Easement and Agreement for Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems prior to the issuance of permits. 7. The applicant shall submit a topographical survey of the entire property prior to consideration by the City Council. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Nelson, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Discussion Items A brief discussion ensued concerning the Brooklyn Boulevard to Xerxes traffic study done earlier in the year. Commissioner Bernards inquired if a decision had ever been made. The Secretary responded that it was decided to leave the situation as it is. Another brief discussion ensued regarding the change of street name to Bass Lake Road west of Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary stated this has been submitted to the City Council for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Nelson, Ainas and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:00 P.m j. i 11-12-87 -2- `-�' Cha man