HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 10-09 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
OCTOBER 9 , 1980
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to
order by Chairman William Hawes at 7: 34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis , Erickson and Simmons.
Also present were Director of Planning and Inspections Ronald Warren
and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcross.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 25, 1980
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Theis to
approve the minutes of the September 25, 1980 meeting as submitted.
Voting in favor- : Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki , Theis,
and Simmons. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner
Erickson.
APPLICATION NO. 80032 (Randall Cook)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the
first item of business , a request to rezone the� land from 5301 to
5407 Brooklyn Boulevard from R1 to R2. The Secretary reviewed the
contents of the staff report and referred the Planning Commission
to the minutes of the Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Group meeting
and to a previous staff report on the rezoning. He pointed out to
the Planning Commission that since the report was completed, a
petition from the applicant signed by all affected property owners,
has been received. (See Planning Commission Information Sheets
for Application No. 80032 attached)
Following a brief check of the petition submitted, Commissioner
Erickson inquired as to comments at the Neighborhood Advisory
Group meeting. Chairman Hawes , who had attended that meeting,
stated that there were no adverse comments at the meeting, that
people living in the neighborhood generally considered it a good
solution to the problem of getting the larger vacant lots developed.
The Secretary added that the new zoning designation would actually
eliminate a nonconforming situation on one or two lots south of
the Northport Medical Clinic which do not meet the R1 district
requirements for lot width.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing. It
was noted that no one commented as to the rezoning.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Malecki
to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes,
Commissioners Malecki, Erickson and Simmons. Voting against:
none. Not voting: Commissioner Theis. The motion passed.
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ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 80032 (Randall Cook)
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Theis to
recommend approval of Application No. 80032, a request by Randall
Cook to rezone from R1 to R2 the land contained within the lots
addressed 5301 to 5407 Brooklyn Boulevard, for the following
reasons:
1. The proposal meets the guidelines for rezonings.
2. The proposed rezoning will comply with the proposed
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed zoning will correct nonconforming
situations existing on the land.
Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis,
Erickson and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
Noting that there was no representative present for K-Mart, Q
Petroleum, or Brookdale Ford, the Secretary suggested that Appli-
cation No. 80042 be taken up next.
APPLICATION NO. 80042 (Donald C. Scott)
The Secretary reviewed the staff report for the following business
item, a request for a variance from Section 35-400 of the Zoning
Ordinance to create a 92. 86 lot for a four plex on the property
at 7211 West River Road which is zoned R4. (See Planning Commis-
Information Sheet for Application No. 80042 attached) .
In answer to a question from Chairman Hawes regarding right-of-way
widening for Highway 252, the Secretary stated that the evaluation
of the Minnesota Department of Transportation is in the Environ-
mental Impact Statement stage. The Secretary pointed out that
something is bound to happen to the highway and the City prefers
a facility four or six lanes wide with a central median and a
speed limit of 45 miles per hour rather than a highway. He
stated that all indications at this time are that the widening of
the right-of-way will be to the west and will probably take the
first tier of lots along West River Road. Commissioner Erickson
stated that speculation regarding the highway widening should not .
affect the consideration of the requested variance which would
allow development of land within the future right-of-way area.
Commissioner Simmons stated that the question seems to be whether
to allow a variance fora four plex or to allow only another
permitted multiple family use to be built which would not require
a variance. The Secretary stated that he sees no need for the
requested variance in light of the option to put townhouses on
the vacant land to the north of the residence. He also stated
that the house which is located on the property is nonconforming
and could be moved off the property to allow for two lots meeting
the ordinance requirement of 100 feet in width for; R4 type uses.
Commissioner Simmons noted that there does not seem to be a
serious hardship while other development options exist.
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In answer to questions from Commissioner Malecki, the Secretary
stated that uses permitted in the R3 zone include townhouses,
garden apartments, single family attached condomini ums and that
these differ from a four plex by the fact that they all have
ground floor entrances for each unit. The Secretary recalled
for the Commission the R3 developments approved along Humboldt
Avenue on parcels zoned R5. Commissioner Theis observed that
the same number of townhouses could be built on the property as
R4 units using the tuckunder garage credit. The Secretary
acknowledged this and pointed out that the tuckunder garage
credit has been allowed in some cases. In answer to a question
from Commissioner Simmons, the Secretary acknowledged that town-
houses built on the land could either be rented or sold.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing.
Mr. Donald C. Scott, the applicant representing the owners of
the property at 7211 West River Road, stated that he had not
been aware of the R3 option. He stated that he was very happy
to accept the suggestion that the property be developed for town-
houses. He stated that the problem with the lot at the present
time is that it is just too large for one residential family to
maintain. He asked how many R3 units would be permitted. The
Secretary stated that five units would be. permitted based on the
normal density calculation. Mr. Scott stated that he would use
tuckunder garages with any townhouse development. The Secretary
responded that he could not guarantee that the optional credit
for using tuckunder garages would be granted, but encouraged
the applicant to pursue the platting and site and building plan
procedure for townhouse development. Mr. Scott and the Secretary
briefly discussed various possibilities for developing the prop-
erty. Mr. Scott assured the Commission that the owner's desire
that a quality development be built on the excess land. He also
commented that speculation regarding the highway widening along
252 has been going on for many years. The Secretary suggested
that the applicant ask the Planning Commission to acknowledge a
withdrawal of the variance application.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There being no other comments on the application, there was a
motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Theis
to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes ,
Commissioners Malecki, Theis , Erickson and Simmons. Voting
against: none. - The motion passed. The Secretary stated that
the staff's research .on the application had been completed only
shortly before the Planning Commission meeting and that the
option to develop the property with an R3 use did not arise in
earlier discussions with the applicant.
ACTION ACKNOWLEDGING WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION NO. 80042
(Donald C. Scott)
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Theis to
acknowledge withdrawal of Application No. 80042, submitted by
Donald Scott. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners
Theis, Erickson, Simmons and Malecki. Voting against: none.
The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 80043 (Jesse Sandoval)
The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request
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for a special use permit to conduct a saw sharpening home
occupation in the basement of the residence at 5548 Logan
Avenue North. He reviewed the contents of the staff report
(See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No.
80043 attached) . The Secretary pointed out the conclusion of
the report that there is one other saw sharpening home occupa-
tion in the City and that it is listed as an example 'of special
home occupations in the City's Zoning Ordinance.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Erickson, the Secre-
tary stated that to his knowledge, no hours of operation were
stipulated for the other saw sharpening home occupation. Com-
missioner Simmons asked whether the City had any right to re-
quire a curtain between the machine area and the rest of the
basement. The Secretary answered that it was more of a practi-
cal matter to contain debris. The Secretary stated that if
hours of operation are limited, it should be more on the basis
of possible noise created by the operation than because of
traffic. Commissioner Simmons pointed out that the business
would not have customers staying long at the residence. She
also noted that while the machines may not be audible outside
the dwelling at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon, they might well be
noticeable after 10 :00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing.
Mr. Jesse Sandoval stated that the machines he would be using
are very quiet, that the operation was not intended to have set
hours , but would respond 'to work orders as the case might be.
He also stated that he intends to put up an accordion type door
across the opening between the machine area and the recreation
room.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Malecki, Mr. Sandoval
stated that people would not wait while their work was being
finished. He - added that he might establish a pickup station at
a hardware store nearby so that people would not even have to -
come back to his residence. Commissioner Malecki asked whether
Mr. Sandoval would object to limiting the hours to before 10 :00
p.m. Mr. Sandoval stated he would not object.
In answer to a question from the Secretary, Mr. Sandoval stated
that he will use Foley equipment. He. pointed out that the firm
is located in Minneapolis and again stressed that the equipment
is quiet. In answer to Commissioner Theis , Mr. Sandoval stated
that he could not afford the equipment to do router bits.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There being no further public comment, there was a motion by
Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Erickson to close
the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Com-
missioners Malecki, Theis, Erickson and Simmons. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the hours of operation
which should apply to the business. Finally, Chairman Hawes
suggested that the hours be limited to 9 :00 a.m. to 9 :30 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 :00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m. on Saturday.
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CORRECTION
The other Commissioners agreed to the suggestion.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 80043
(Jesse Sandoval)
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Simmons
to recommend approval of Application No. 80043, a request for
a special use permit to conduct a saw sharpening home occupation
in the basement of the residence at 5548 Logan Avenue North,
subject to the following conditions :
1. The permit is issued to the applicant as
operator and is nontransferable.
2. The permit is subject to all applicable
codes, ordinances , and regulations; and
violation thereof shall be grounds for
revocation.
3. All parking associated with the home occu-
pation shall be off-street on improved space
provided by the applicant.
4. A chemical type fire extinguisher shall be
mounted on the wall in the immediate area
of the machine operation.
5. The applicant shall provide a curtain or
door separating the machine area from the
rest of the basement floor.
6. The hours of operation shall be 9 :00 a.m.
to 9 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday and
9 :00 am. to 5 :00 p.m. on Saturday.
Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis ,
Erickson and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
r
RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 8:45 p.m. and resumed at
9 :07 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 80038 and 80039 (K-Mart Corporation)application
Following the recess, the Secretary introduced the app
of K-Mart Corporation for a special use permit to operate an
existing auto center and an existing gas station at 3600-63rd
Avenue North, and also site and building plan approval .for a
new outdoor garden shop. The- Secretary reviewed the staff
reports (attached) for this application and also for a pre-
liminary R. L. S. application to combine the three parcels on
the site into one ,parcel. (See Planning Commission Information
Sheets for Application No. 80038 and 80039 attached).
Chairman Hawes stated that the Planning Commission should take
a long hard look at the openings onto Brooklyn Boulevard before
accepting the proposed site plan. He also suggested that more
berming be provided around the site to cut out the sea of black-
top from the view of nearby residents and passing motorists.
The Secretary noted that there is a five foot high brick wall
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along the east side of the site which effectively screens the
parking lot from the residences to the east. The Secretary
also pointed out that staff have requested and the applicant
has agreed to provide opaque screening of the parking lot from
the R5 use to - tire north of the site. The Secretary also noted
that the current ordinance requires a greenstrip between C2
and Rl of 35 feet, while only 25 feet is shown on the plan.
He stated that if the 25 feet is considered acceptable in light
of the institutional R1 use to the north (Garden City School)
this should be clearly stated by the Planning Commission. He
went on to point out the no man's land between a `fence along
the south edge of the greenstrip and the property line where
another fence exists . He recommended relocating the chainlink
fence along the south edge of the greenstrip to the north prop-
perty line.
Chairman Hawes and Commissioner Simmons both expressed concern
about any turn movements into the gas station from Brooklyn
Boulevard. The Secretary pointed out that it is impossible to
make a left turn into the gas station from Brooklyn Boulevard.
Returning to the proposed garden center, Commissioner Simmons
noted that trees sold at the center might be stored outs}de
on the only parking spaces close to the garden center. She
suggested that this might lead to parking of vehicles in un-
authorized areas. In answer to Commissioner Erickson, the
Secretary acknowledged that the new garden store_ addition would
replace the garden shop in the middle of the parking lot uti-
lized during the summer by the former tenants. In response to
a comment from Commissioner Simmons, the Secretary stated that
the west end of the building .would not be an appropriate loca-
tion for the garden center since that area is to be leased to
Red owl for a Country Store.*
In response to questions from Commissioner Theis and Commissioner
Erickson, the Secretary stated that the applicant had expressed
willingness to spruce the site up, but had not responded posi-
tively to requests from staff to install more landscaping, under-
ground irrigation, etc.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing.
Mr. Jay Jeschke, representing K-Mart Corporation addressed the
Commission and stated that he concurred with the remarks of the
Secretary. He pointed out that the garden center would consist
of an enclosed area, an area covered by a canopy, and finally,
a fenced-in area. He indicated that the area denoted on the plan
is the area to be contained by a fence. In answer to Commissioner
Simmons, Mr. Jeschke stated that there would be parking behind
the building. and that people would probably find this parking
eventually, though there would be an initial adjustment period.
In answer to Chairman Hawes, Mr. Jeschke stated that the fire
lane between the garden center and the east edge of the lot should .
be indicated by striping and fire lane signs. Chairman Hawes
suggested that .something permanent and noticeable would have to
be done to control the springtime traffic. Mr. Jeschke answered
that that would have to be monitored.
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There followed a discussion regarding the fencing along the
north property line, and around the mechanical equipment on the
north side of the building. Mr. Jeschke suggested that re-
painting the duct work on the back of the building would improve
its appearance. He stated the desire of K-Mart to cooperate
with the City, but added that the corporation has set a budget
to work within in rejuvenating the site. He pointed out the new
plantings to be installed along Beard Avenue North and Brooklyn
Boulevard.
Commissioner Simmons and Chairman Hawes both suggested better
screening along the north property line. Mr. Jeschke responded
that large trees cost a great deal of money and that the budget
allotted to this K-Mart store was only enough to repair the
existing underground irrigation system and would not allow for
any additions to that system. Chairman Hawes stated that the
proposed plan does not provide adequate landscaping and does
not meet ordinance requirements in various respects. He stated
that the Planning Commission should not reconsider the plan until
it has been revised to indicate that deficiencies will be corrected.
Chairman Hawes polled the Planning Commission regarding the pro-
posed plan. Commissioners Erickson and Simmons both expressed
feelings similar to that of the Chairman. Commissioner Theis
also agreed and stressed that access to Brooklyn Boulevard should
be reduced from the current three openings. He also requested .
more landscaping to hide the large blacktopped area. Commissioner
Malecki concurred and clarified that the shrubbery along Brooklyn
Boulevard and 63rd should be 2� to 3 feet in height and not simply
low-lying Junipers. Commissioner Malecki also asked the applicant
what K-Mart intended to do with the gas station. Mr. Jeschke
answered that the station would be owned by K-Mart, but leased to
a separate operator.
The Secretary explained that the old -Shopper' s City building has
been on the site for about 20 years, but has not been before the
Planning Commission for the past 10 or 12 years. He stated that
maintenance of the site has been poor and that the present appli-
cation is the proper occasion for the City to review site de-
ficiencies with the new owners and to seek corrections. He also
explained that the new landscaping does not have to be completed
before the special use permit is issued to operate the gas station
and the auto center, but that a definite plan must be approved
with a performance agreement and financial guarantee to ensure
installation of all site improvements. He concluded by saying
that budgets set by private developers do present a problem, but
are not grounds for a variance from ordinance standards. Chairman
Hawes encouraged the applicant to go through the painful process
of bringing the site up to current standards , adding that once
this is accomplished, the property owner will appreciate it in
the future.
Commissioner Malecki pointed out that there is a drainage problem
at the site when there is a substantial rainfall in late winter.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Erickson, the Secretary
acknowledged that the gas station and the auto center are both
nonconforming uses in that they abut single family residences
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across a street and stated that they would be allowed to con-
tinue, but not to expand in size or in the nature of their
operation.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Malecki
to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes,
Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Erickson and Simmons. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION TABLING APPLICATION 'NO. 80038 (K-Mart Corporation)
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Erickson
to table Application No. 80038, request for special use permit
and site and building plan approval to operate the auto center
and a gas station at 360.0-63rd Avenue North and to construct a
new garden center, until the plans have been revised to meet
current ordinance standards and other direction give by the
Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commis-
sioners Malecki, Theis, Erickson and Simmons. Voting against:
none. The motion passed.
ACTION TABLING APPLICATION NO. 80039 (K-Mart Corporation)
Motion by—comm,issioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Malecki to
table Application No. 80039 , preliminary registered land survey
for the property at 3600-63rd Avenue North, until the accompanying
site plan has been revised as directed. Voting in favor: Chair-
man Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis , Erickson and Simmons.
Voting against: none. The motion passed. _
APPLICATION NO. 80040 (Q Petroleum)
The Secretary ntroduced the next item of business, a special
use permit and site and building plan approval for a gas station/
convenience store operation at 1505-69th Avenue North. The
Secretary reviewed the contents of staff report No. 80040 (See
Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 80040
attached) . Following the presentation of the staff report, the
Secretary added that the City Engineer has recommended a 3/4"
bituminous overlay be applied to the blacktop area on the site.
Chairman Hawes asked whether there would be a problem if mer
chandise were stored outside on the sidewalk in front of the
building. The Secretary stated that an area would have to be
left open for the handicapped. Commissioner Simmons asked how
the fire lane between the building and the gas pumps would be
enforced. The Secretary answered that, for the most part, en-
forcement would be the responsibility of the applicant, but
added that the police will enforce fire lane restrictions if they
are properly designated. In answer to Commissioner Erickson,
the Secretary stated that no underground irrigation system had
been installed by Shell Oil when it owned the site.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing. A
representative of Q Petroleum stated that the operation includes
the sale of convenience items to add some versatility to the gas
sales operation. In response to Commissioner Simmons , the repre-
sentative stated that 7 Eleven is actually looking forward to
the new operation since competition often leads to expanded bus
iness for all parties involved.
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Mr. Kevin Ganyaw, also representing Q Petroleum, pointed out
that the handicapped ramp was shown on the floor plan, although
it was omitted from the site plan. Chairman Hawes asked whether
the applicant understood the requirement for a 3/4" bituminous
overlay. Mr. Ganyaw answered that they do not oppose this re-
quirement. In answer to a question from the Planning Assistant,
Mr. Ganyaw stated that the operation would be open 24 hours a
day. The Secretary stated that staff does not oppose this
arrangement.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Malecki
to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes ,
Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Erickson and Simmons. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 80040 .
(Q Petroleum)
Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Erickson
to recommend approval of Application No. 80040 , site and build-
ing plan and special use permit approval to operate a gas sta-
tion/convenience store at 1505-69th Avenue North, 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 and utility and landscaping
plans are subject to approval by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. A performance agreement and supporting
financial guarantee (in an amount to be
determined by the City Manager) shall be
submitted to assure completion of approved
site improvements prior to the issuance
of permits.
4. All outside trash disposal facilities and/or
rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropri-
ately screened from view.
5. The special use permit is issued to Q Petroleum
as the operator of the facility -and is non-
transferable.
6 . The special use permit is subject to all appli-
cable codes , ordinances and regulations including
special licensing requirements and violation
thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which
is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
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8. The rear wall of the building shall be treated
with vertical board siding, consistent with the
treatment on the southeast wall.
9. The applicant shall strip and delineate the area
between the pump island as a fire lane and shall
post it as a "no parking" area with signs as
approved by the City Engineer.
10. An underground irrigation system shall be in-
stalled -in all landscaping areas to facilitate
site maintenance.
11. Plan approval. acknowledges continuation of
B6 straight curb where it is existing and B612
curb and gutter in the area either side of the
building.
12. The plans shall be modified to include a Nandi-
capped parking stall and ramp prior to consider-
ation by the City Council.
13. The stockade screen fence along the west and
south property line shall be repaired or re-
placed to provide adequate screening in
accordance with ordinance requirements.
14. The plans shall be modified to indicate re-
surfacing of the blacktop area with a minimum
3/4" overlay of #2361 bituminous.
Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis,
Erickson and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 80041 (Brookdale Ford)
The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request
for a variance from Section 34-130 :11 of the Sign Ordinance to
permit two off-site directional signs on the Brookdale Square
property in order to direct traffic moving southbound on Shingle
Creek Parkway to the Brookdale Ford site. He reviewed the con-
tents of the staff report (See Planning Commission Information
Sheet for Application No. 80041 attached) . At the conclusion of
his report, the Secretary stated that Condition No. 2, forbidding
any other signery along Shingle Creek Parkway, was consistent with
the approval of a similar variance application regarding .the Cinema
I, II, III, IV property under Application No. 79062.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Hawes opened the meeting for a public hearing. Mr. Scott
Powell of Brookdale Ford asked whether it would be necessary to
consider another variance application if the use on the Brookdale
Ford site were changed. The Secretary responded that the message
on the sign could be changed since it would be considered a per-
mitted sign by virtue of the variance. He added, however, that
a_ larger sign of the same type would require a variance application.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
-_ There being no further comments regarding the application, there
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was a motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chair-
man Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Erickson and Simmons.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 80041
(Brookdale Ford)
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Malecki
to recommend approval of Application No. 80041, a request by
Brookdale Ford for a variance from Section 34-130 : 11 of the Sign
Ordinance in order to place two off-site directional signs on the
Brookdale Square property on the basis that the Standards for
Variance are met and subject to the following conditions :
1. The variance is for two off-site directional
signs on the Brookdale Square site. The size
of the sign at Shingle Creek Parkway shall be
no greater than 8 sq. ft. The other• directional
sign shall be at the location indicated on the
submitted site plan and shall be no larger than
4 sq. ft.
2. The applicant agrees not to erect any other
freestanding identification or directional
sign along Shingle Creek Parkway.
Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis ,
Erickson and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Real Estate Signs
The ecretary istributed to the Planning Commission draft
ordinance amendments to Section 34-140 :2 (1) , 3, and 4 prepared
by Janis Blumentals and also a copy prepared by the staff. He
reviewed the contents of the staff ordinance draft, commented
that it is not as liberal as that proposed by Mr. Blumentals ,
and added that he recommended a go-slow approach to allowing
larger real estate signs.
Chairman Hawes expressed concern that real estate signs which are
supposed to be temporary may become permanent. The Secretary
stated that he was unaware of a serious problem with real estate
signs and added that the intent of the ordinance is to allow
them only when a• vacancy occurs.
Commissioner Theis suggested that the ordinance language include
a statement that "in no event shall such signs be up if there is
no vacancy. "
Commissioner Erickson stated that he had noticed real estate
signs on Brooklyn Boulevard and expressed the feeling that 10
square feet is a liberal amount of signage for real estate purposes.
Commissioners Theis and Erickson both stated that the substance
of the draft ordinance is acceptable and covers the concerns ex-
pressed by the Commission.
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b. Truck Dealership
The Secretary briefly informed the Commission that he had re-
ceived inquiries about the McCulloch building by a firm which
sells over-the-road trucks. He explained that the City Council
changed the Zoning Ordinance in relation to special uses in the
I-1 zone some years ago. He pointed out that these changes
allowed many commercial uses in the I-1 zone , but specifically
excluded the sale of motor vehicles at retail. Such uses, he
said, are restricted to the .C2 zone.
Commissioner Theis stated that he did not want to see car or
truck dealerships in the Industrial Park zone. In answer to
Chairman Hawes, the Secretary pointed out that such an operation
could locate in the Lynbrook Bowl area. He stated that he would in-
dicate to the company that the Planning Commission is not
receptive to the idea of selling trucks from the McCulloch .
building.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Erickson to
adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor:
Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis , Erickson and Simmons.
Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Planning Commission
adjourned at 11:24 p.m.
Chairman
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