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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 07-12 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JULY 12, 1990 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - June 14, 1990 4. Chairperson's Explanation: The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. 5. General Mills Restaurant, Inc. 90018 Request for site and building plan to construct a 9, 100 sq. ft. , 330 seat Olive Garden restaurant on vacant C2 zoned land south of James Circle North, southwest of the Days Inn. 6. L. A. Beisner 90017 Request for preliminary plat approval to resubdivide two lots south of James Circle North and west of Highway 100/Humboldt Avenue North to allow for a larger site for the proposed Olive Garden restaurant. 7. Joe Korman 90019 Request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the property at 5321 Morgan Avenue North. 8. Joe Korman 90020 Request for variance approval to allow two single-family lots in the R2 zone with a width of approximately 57.5' at the property of 5321 Morgan Avenue North. 9. Other Business 10. Discussion Items 11. Adjournment Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 90018 Applicant: General Mills Restaurants, Inc. Location: 1601 James Circle North Request: Site and Building Plan Location Use The applicant requests site and building plan approval to construct a 9,100 sq. ft. , 330 seat Olive Garden restaurant on a vacant parcel of land south of James Circle North abutting the freeway (see area map, attached) . The land in question is now zoned C2 and is bounded on the north by James Circle North, on the east by vacant C2 zoned land, on the south by I94, and on the west by vacant C2 zoned property. The site is south of the Earle Brown Bowl and southwest of the Days Inn. Eating establishments are a permitted use in the C2 zoning district. Access/Parking The plan proposes two 24 ' wide accesses off James Circle North near the northeast and northwest corners of the site. There are no accesses currently along the north side of the street. Therefore, placement of accesses is relatively open at this time. The plan provides 185 parking spaces, including 4 handicapped spaces as required by the handicapped code. Section 35-704 of the Zoning Ordinance requires one space per two seats plus one space per two employees on the maximum shift. The proposed restaurant is to have 330 seats and 40 employees on the maximum shift. The total parking requirement is, therefore, 185 spaces and is met in this case. Landscaping The proposed landscape plan is generous and well balanced. The total point value of all plantings is 1,100 points. The site area is 2.49 acres. There is, therefore, to be over 400 points per acre. This exceeds the requirement of the landscape point system. There is a very generous use of shrubs in all perimeter green areas and in planting beds adjacent to the building. The plan calls for 14 Green Ash and 25 American Linden for a total of 39 shade trees. There are 50 decorative trees proposed and 9 Black Hills Spruce. Again, the distribution of trees is well-balanced throughout the site. An underground irrigation plan has been submitted which shows coverage of all landscaped areas, including parking lot islands. Gradina/Drainage/Utilities The site is relatively flat except the land adjacent to the freeway. The plan proposes seven catch basins distributed around the site to collect storm water runoff. All stormwater will be conveyed via an 18" diameter pipe to a retention pond on an adjacent site. The retention pond serves the entire Richardson Park Addition subdivision including this site, the Hardees site, 7-12-90 1 Application No. 90018 continued and three other vacant parcels as well as James Circle North. The City Engineer will require a 6" diameter sanitary sewer service line and a manhole to monitor grease from the restaurant. The Fire Chief has indicated that a fire hydrant should be installed at the property line off the water service to the site. Building The exterior of the building is basically a stucco with windows primarily on the side elevations, not the front or rear elevation. The roof has a recessed mansard that shields all mechanical equipment. Signs are indicated on the front and sides of this mansard. We have not made a final determination as to whether these constitute roof signs or could be construed as a type of wall sign. In any case, plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to the City's Sign Ordinance. Lighting/Trash The plans propose 9 light poles located around the site. No height or wattage of the fixtures has yet been provided, but it appears to be an orderly plan. A trash enclosure is proposed in an area just off the northeast corner of the building. The enclosure is to be constructed of concrete block with a stucco treated exterior to match the building. Recommendation Altogether, the plans appear to be in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least 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 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. 7-12-90 2 Application No. 90018 continued 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 drivin g areas. 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 Agreement for Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems prior to the issuance of permits. 11. 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R ....5. y I � C Za d �',�Nm ayapR i" epppp n E • gg ! 3g I - a V E Al � C r na � O - /:JOiwAM$Z4^il1184APdP Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 90017 Applicant: L. A. Beisner Location: James Circle North Request: Preliminary Plat The applicant requests preliminary plat approval to resubdivide two lots on the south side of James Circle North. The property in question is zoned C2 and is bounded on the north by James Circle North and the Days Inn site, on the east by the Highway 100/Humboldt Avenue North bridge, on the south by I94, and on the west by a vacant C2 zoned parcel owned by Embers. The purpose of the resubdivision is to enlarge the westerly parcel to accommodate the proposed Olive Garden restaurant (see Application No. 90018) . Lot 1 of the new plat is the site of the proposed restaurant and is 105, 192 sq. ft. (2.41 acres) . Lot 2 has no proposed use at this time and is 182,739 sq. ft. (4.20 acres) . Lot width minimums are exceeded for both lots. There is an existing 20' wide drainage and utility easement which runs from the southwest corner of Lot 1 to the southwest corner of the Days Inn site. This follows along the north edge of what was formerly the location of the entrance ramp from Humboldt Avenue North/Highway 100 to westbound I694. This right-of-way was vacated, following the modification to the freeway interchange with Humboldt in the early 1980 's. There are also existing 10' wide drainage and utility easements around the perimeter of the plat. Also there is a storm water retention pond in the northwest corner of Lot 2. This retention pond was approved by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission as a drainage facility serving the original Richardson Park Addition plat which includes the land in question and three other lots in this area. There is a small length of the City watermain which runs under the northeast corner of Lot 2 (an area that was formerly right-of-way) . An additional easement should be dedicated over this portion of the main with this plat. We see no major problems with the proposed plat. Approval is, therefore, recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The applicant shall dedicate a 20' wide drainage and utility easement over the City watermain under the northeast corner of Lot 2 prior to release of the final • plat for filing at the County. HIM �IIIIfI lilt mm, MM MM WE WON,h MA9 EVA man _- ■1 \►• tr• tr•t•■ r► — �— ! / / tea•W.. I - ,., y S.r8p59<'�.,� :279e0 lb h _r\ I- -i � I I� r• I \ _ r Ol uI a :63°7T5/_E—f6S0* \ .:pl --` ca IZD \ o 1\d" I S� tb �A3°323 t-E. 186.43 z = z n C),I / j \\ ° o\ \ s S Zpll.s o� / N 1 i z 90 `pQ a w I 03 a 1 i z go to 'wr to v rp S rn IP VI IM o Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 90019 Applicant: Joe Korman Location: 5321 Morgan Avenue North Request: Preliminary Plat The applicant requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two buildable lots the property at 5321 Morgan Avenue North. The property in question is zoned R2 and is bounded on the east by Morgan Avenue North, and on the south, west, and north by single- family homes. There is a small single-family home on the northerly portion of the existing property and a detached double garage on the southerly portion. The proposed subdivision would divide the existing property fairly evenly and the garage is to be relocated onto the new northerly lot with the existing house. The southerly lot would then be vacant for development. The existing property is approximately 115' x 135' and is composed of a platted lot, 115' x 801 , adjacent to Morgan Avenue North and part of Lot 40, Auditor's Subdivision No. 218 along the back 55 ' of the property. The two existing lots are combined for tax purposes. The existing Auditor's Subdivision lot by itself is unbuildable, as it has no access to a public street. The characteristics of the two proposed lots are as follows: Lot Width Depth Area Utility Services 1 57.51 ' 135.35 ' 7,816 s. f. Yes 2 57.50 ' 135.35' 7,780 s. f. No Required 60 ' 110' 7, 600. s. f. City ordinance requires a lot width of 601 . Both lots would be slightly substandard as to width, but comply as to depth and area. A variance request has been submitted and is reviewed under a separate information sheet. Approval of this preliminary plat should be subject to approval of the variance request. There are obviously ater and sewer y (as well as other utilities) services to the existing house. No service stubs exist for the southerly portion of the property. Utility hook-up charges will, therefore, have to be paid prior to release of the plat for filing. Relocation of the garage must also be accomplished prior to release of the plat since a garage is only acknowledged as an accessory use on a residential lot. In general, the plat appears to be in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 7-12-90 1 Application No. 90019 continued 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3 . The existing garage shall be relocated off the proposed Lot 2 prior to release of the plat for filing at the County. 4. The applicant shall enter into an agreement for the payment of utility hook-up charges to be assessed to Lot 2 prior to release of the plat for filing. 5. Approval of the subdivision is subject to approval of variance Application No. 90020. 6. The plat shall be modified, prior to final plat approval to indicate a 5' wide drainage and utility easement along the rear of both Lots 1 and 2. 7. 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The location of the property in question is 5321 Morgan Avenue North. The property is zoned R2 and is bounded on the east by Morgan Avenue North, and on the south, west, and north by single-family homes. Applicant's Arguments The applicant has submitted a brief letter (attached) in which he argues for the variance. He states that the variance request is based on the unusual size of the existing lot. He points out that there are a number of smaller lots in the neighborhood and that their request is, therefore, reasonable. (There are a number of lots across Morgan with lot widths of 51.521 , less than proposed here. ) He notes that, if the variance is approved, the garage will be repositioned to the rear of the northerly lot. He notes that the lot areas will be conforming: 7,816 s. f. for Lot 1 and 7,781 s.f. for Lot 2. He concludes by saying that the upkeep of the existing lot is burdensome for one family and that dividing the property and allowing a second dwelling will make upkeep easier. Staff Response Lot width variances are subject to the standards set forth in Section 35-240 of the Zoning Ordinance (attached) and the standards set forth in Section 15-112 of the Subdivision Ordinance (also attached) . Both sets of standards contain language relating to uniqueness, hardship, and non-detrimental effect on nearby property. There has developed over the years a policy regarding lot variances. The policy is basically that lot variances will be granted if the following apply: 1. At least two of three lot standards (width, depth, and area) are met. 2. There are no resulting setback deficiencies. 3 . The proposal generally seems reasonable and does not create any unorthodox situations such as lack of frontage on a public street. The above policy appears to be met in this case. The lot depth (1101 ) and lot area (7, 600 sq. ft. ) requirements are met. There are no resulting setback deficiencies. And, the proposed variance appears reasonable, being fairly minor. Nor will it create any 7-12-90 1 Application No. 90020 continued unorthodox arrangements. In fact, it will be an improvement from the standpoint of platting the property and doing away with an unbuildable Auditor's Subdivision lot behind the existing platted lot. Accordingly, we recommend approval of the variance application, given the following considerations: 1. Two of three (depth and area) lot requirements are met in this case. 2. No setback deficiencies will result from the proposed subdivision. 3. The proposal is reasonable and creates no unorthodox arrangements. 4. The existing detached garage on the proposed southerly lot shall be relocated off the southerly lot prior to release of the final plat for filing at the County. 7-12-90 2 To Ahe. CAI o- �3Roo\<\\jn Oejvicee.. 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Standards for Variances The Board of Adjustments and Appeals may recommend and the City Council may grant variances from the literal provisions of this ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique and distinctive to the individual property under consideration. However, the Board shall not recommend and the City Council shall in no case permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this ordinance in the district where the affected person's land is located. A variance maybe granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that all of the following qualifications are met: a. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific parcels of land involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out. b. The conditions upon which the application for a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought, and are not common, generally, to other property within the same zoning classification. c. The alleged hardship is related to the requirements of this ordinance and has not been created by any persons presently or formerly having an interest in the parcel of land. d. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. 3• Conditions and Restrictions The Board of Adjustments and Appeals may recommend and the City Council may impose conditions and restrictions in the granting of variances so as to insure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and with the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and to protect adjacent properties. 15-109 3. The payment by the owner or subdivider to the City of all expenses of the City for the preparation of plans and specifications of the improvements required under the terms of this ordinance and the inspection of construction by the city engineer. If a cash escrow agreement is submitted, such agreement shall provide that payments therefrom for the improvements shall be made only on the joint order of the subdivider and the City, and the agreement shall further provide that in the event the required improvements are not completed within the two year period, all amounts held under the escrow agreement shall be turned over and delivered to the City and applied by the City to the cost of the required improvements. If the funds available are not sufficient to complete the required improvements, the necessary additional cost shall be assessed against the subdivision. Any balance remaining in escrow fund after such improvements have been made shall be returned to the owner or subdivider. Section 15-110. INSPECTION AT SUBDIVIDER'S EXPENSE. All required land improvements to be installed under the provisions of this ordinance shall be inspected at the subdivider's expense during the course of construction. Such inspection shall be by the city engineer or an inspector appointed by the city council. Section 15-111. BUILDING PERMIT. With the exception of condominium single family attached dwelling unit subdivisions, no building permits shall be issued by any governing official for the construction of any building, structure or improvement on any land required to be subdivided by this ordinance until all requirements of this ordinance have been fully complied with. Section 15-112 VARIANCES. a. The council may authorize a variance from these regulations when in its opinion, undue hardship may result from strict compliance. In granting any variance the council shall prescribe only conditions that it deems necessary to or desirable for the public interest. In making its findings as required herein below, the council shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of land, the existing use of land in the vicinity, the number of persons to reside or work in the proposed subdivision and the probable effect of the proposed subdivision upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. To grant a variance, the council shall find: 1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land. 2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner. 3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which said property is situated. 15-112 b. Application for any such variance shall be made in writing by the subdivider at the time when the preliminary plat is filed for the consideration of the council, stating fully and clearly all facts relied upon by the petitioner and shall be supplemented with maps, plans or other additional data which may aid the council in the analysis of the proposed project. The plans for such development shall include such covenants, restrictions, or other legal provisions necessary to guarantee the full achievement of the plan. Section 15-113. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 15-114. VIOLATION PENALTY. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700) or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days or both, together with the costs of prosecution. Section 15-115. REPEAL. The provisions of Chapter 15 of the City ordinances are hereby repealed and the provisions of this ordinance shall be hereafter designated as Chapter 15 of the sections hereof numbered as designated. i I