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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 02-12 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HEENEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 12, 1981 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman William Hawes at 7: 31 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Hawes , Commissioners Molly Malecki, Richard Theis , George Lucht and Mary Simmons. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspections Ronald Warren, Assistant City Engineer James Grube, and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcross. Chairman Hawes noted that Com- missioner Manson had called to say she would be unable to attend this evening' s meeting and was, therefore, excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 29 , 1981 a Motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the minutes of the January 29, 1981 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes , Commissioners Malecki, Theis .and Lucht. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Simmons as she was not at that meeting. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 81013 (Ryan Construction Company) Chairman Hawes explained that the Planning Commission is an advisory body and that all final decisions relating to the Planning Commission's recommendations are made by the City Council. He then announced that Application No. 81013 would be considered prior to Application No. 81012. The Secretary reviewed the staff report for the application (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 81013 attached) and also reviewed with the Planning Commission a land transfer map submitted by the applicant and a conceptual plat of the Earle Brown Farm area adjacent to Earle Brown Drive and north of Summit Drive. Commissioner Simmons noted that some of the Farm buildings are located on Tract C of R.L.S. No. 1380 within the area described as Phase 3 of the Ryan Construction plan. She asked what would happen to these buildings. The Secretary stated that the major barn in that location would have to be moved immediately for the construction' of the extension of Earle Brown Drive. He stated that the plans for other Farm buildings in .the area are undecided at this time. Commissioner Theis noted that the Summit Bank overlaps two parcels besides Tract B and asked whether these parcels would also be con tained in the proposed plat. The Secretary answered that this would be preferable, but that not all the property on which the bank operation encroaches belongs to B.C.I.P. , which is willing to participate in the plat. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Hawes opened the public hearing and called on represent- atives of Brooklyn Center Industrial Park to give a presentation of their plans for the Farm area. Mr. Roger Newstrum, representing Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, showed the Planning Commission a 2-12-81 -1- conceptual plat of the property presently occupied by Farm buildings west of *Earle Brown Drive and north of Summit Drive. He stated that the purpose of any development plan would be to preserve buildings which have historical significance by using them in an industrial or industrial/commercial manner. Mr. Hal Pierce, an architect working with Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, reviewed the important Farm buildings on the site and the proposed office buildings. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the Brooklyn Center Historical Society is aware of the latest plan for developing the area. Mr. Pierce stated that the Historical Society is not aware of the most recent plan, but that they have been consulted. Commissioner Simmons stated that she felt Brooklyn Center Industrial Park was playing games with the Farm buildings. She expressed skepticism that there was really much chance that Farm buildings, once they are moved to another location, would last very long. She pointed out that the buildings are decaying and are placed within areas of the develop- ment plan that would be more appropriate for parking lots. Mr. Pierce tried to assure Commissioner Simmons that the Farm build- ings can be preserved if people want them to be preserved. Mr. Newstrum pointed out that the site plan for Application No. 81012 refers to a curb cut off Summit Drive which would provide access to Phase 3 of the Ryan Construction project and to Tract B of R.L.S . 1380. Commissioner Theis asked whether the reduction of right.:-of-way for Earle Brown Drive from 80 feet to 60 feet would present any problems. The Secretary answered that the reason for the wider right-of-way in the past was because of a plan for Earle Brown Drive to run west- ward to Shingle Creek Parkway and to have more of a collector function. He stated the street's present function serving primarily local development makes an 80' right-of-way unneccessary now. In answer to another question from Commissioner Theis, the Assistant City Engineer stated that the distance between openings onto Summit Drive would depend on the traffic volumes drawn.by neighboring land uses and by other curb cuts granted along Summit Drive. Mr. Hal Pierce, the architect for B.C.I.P. , asked the Planning Com- mission what its feelings are regarding the Farm buildings. Com- missioner Lucht stated that he did not feel strongly either way. 'v He stated that some nice things have been done with older buildings and that it would be nice if something positive could be done with the main house, the guest house, and the barn and hippodrome. Com- missioner Malecki stated that she did not have strong feelings about preservation of the Farm. Commissioner Theis stated that he did have stronger feelings for preservation. He stated that the Summit Bank and the barn and hippodrome are the crux of the historic Farm complex. He stated that relocating barns into clusters is acceptable to him if that's the only economical way they can be preserved. He asked whether it would be possible to move the main house and the guest house closer to the barn and hippodrome so that the primary historic structures could be preserved in one compact location. Mr. Pierce answered that the guest house could possibly be moved, but that the main house, which had many additions over the years, would not 'survive a relocation. 2-12-81 -2- Commissioner Simmons stated that, in her opinion, the Farm build- ings would look strange being surrounded by the office towers indicated on the conceptual plan shown. Chairman Hawes stated a strong preference for preserving the Farm and protecting as many of the buildings from decay as possible. Mr. Newstrum stated that no decision regarding the Farm buildings would be made immediately, but that input would be sought from the City Council and the Brook- lyn Center Historical Society before any final decisions would be made. He stated that the City Council would have to address the question of the nonconforming use status of the Farm buildings and create a special status for those structures. Commissioner Lucht noted the proposed concept of allowing the land underneath the Farm buildings to be used for proof-of-parking, would make those structures vulnerable in event of a parking problem. Mr. Newstrum answered that he did not feel the City' s parking require- ments are realistic and pointed to the case of the Earle Brown Office Tower which has roughly an acre of unused parking area. He stated that the houses would simply have to come down if there were a major parking problem. He suggested that lenience in inter- preting the parking requirements should be exercised for the sake of preservation. Chairman Hawes stated his appreciation for the willingness of B.C.I.P. to attempt to try to save some of the buildings . CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Theis to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Com- missioners Malecki, Theis , Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the conceptual development plan shown on the plat for the Earle Brown Farm area cannot be assumed. He noted that the development of this I-lzoned land for a commercial use would require the granting of a special use permit by the City Council which would necessitate a finding that the commercial use is compatible with and complimentary to existing adjacent land uses as well as those uses in the I-1 zone and that the surrounding roadway facilities are capable of handling the additional traffic generated by these uses. He stated that development of this area would be subject to limits on traffic impact which have not yet been determined. He noted that Ryan Construction had submitted a traffic analysis with their request for a Special Use Permit (Application No. 81012) that indicates the network of streets is capable of handling the additional traffic generated by its three-phased office complex. He noted further that the analysis cautions that traffic problems would occur on Shingle Creek Parkway if all of the properties in the Earle Brown Farm were intensely developed so as to generate maximum traffic volumes. Chairman Hawes asked whether any traffic study had been done for this area of the Farm. Mr. Roger Newstrum stated that a traffic study had been prepared in conjunction with the application for approval of the Earle Brown Office Tower, but that these studies would have to be updated. Commissioner Theis noted that the vacation of the Earle Brown Drive cul-de-sac would affect Tract D of R.L.S. 1380. He asked whether Tract D would therefore have to be included in the plat. Mr. Newstrum answered that Tract D can be included to properly transfer the vacated portion of the Earle Brown Drive cul-de-sac. 2-12-81 -3- Chairman Hawes asked whether the staff had any problems with the conceptual plat submitted by Brooklyn Center Industrial Park. The Secretary answered that staff had very little time to evaluate the proposal, but that any problems could be worked out between the pre- liminary and final plats. Commissioner Theis pointed out that Tracts E, F and G would also be affected by the vacation of excess right-of-way on Earle Brown Drive. Mr. Newstrum and the Secretary both stated that they were not sure whether those tracts would haveto be included in the plat, but the Secretary stated that the conditions of approval included in the staff report should •cover those kinds of outstanding questions.. There followed a lengthy discussion of just what to be included in the plat. Commissioner Theis stated that he was not comfortable recommending approval of a plat that seemed so conceptual and that had so many questions outstanding. Mr. Newstrum of B.C.I.P. stated that other right-of-way vacations had not required replats to in- clude the land in surrounding property. He stated that vacating is generally done by City Ordinance, rather than through a plat. Com- missioner Theis asked whether Earle Brown Drive constitutes a separ- ate parcel of land. Mr. Newstrum answered that Earle Brown Drive is presently described as Tract H of R.L.S. 1380 and has been deeded to the City. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 81013 (Ryan Construction Company) Following further discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 81013, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide land north of Summit Drive and east of Shingle Creek Parkway, subject to 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 requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. A subdivision agreement shall be executed prior to final plat approval relating to assessments and public improvements. 4. The plat shall be modified prior to final plat approval to include all of the land in Tract B, R.L.S. 1380 and may be modified further to include the remaining portion of the Earle Brown Farm as proposed by Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, Inc. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes , Commissioners Malecki, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: Commissioner Theis, The motion passed. Commissioner Theis stated that his opposing vote was because of the land title problems that he does not have answers for with the proposed plat. Mr. Newstrum assured the Planning Commission that B.C.I.P. can in= fluence all of the parcels in question `and, if necessary, bring 2-12-81 -4- the owners to participate in the plat. APPLICATION NO. 81012 (Ryan Construction Company) The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct two office towers on the land north of Summit Drive and east of Shingle Creek Parkway. The Secretary reviewed the material contained in the staff report (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 81012 attached) . He also reviewed with the Planning Commission, a supplement (attached) dealing with the Standards for Special Use Permit on Summit Drive with projected traffic impacts. He pointed out the location of a curb cut to the east of the site in question, which would serve the Phase 3 development and property to the east. He stated that this curb cut would be acknowledged in concept, but the location would be subject to a 125' separation from any other curb cut as required by the ordinance and would be subject as well to the location of other curb cuts in the area. �. Commissioner Lucht asked whether it would be necessary to impose a condition that the special use permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is not transferable. The Secretary acknowledged that there would probably be no need for that con- dition. Chairman Hawes asked whether a medical use would be per- mitted in the proposed office buildings if the condition regarding non-transferability were stricken. The Secretary answered that the proposed parking layout does not comprehend medical uses and that any such proposed use would have to come back for site plan approval comprehending additional parking. He stated that the condition that the use conform with all codes, ordinances, and regulations would cover that concern. Commissioner Theis pointed out that the change in ownership of the old Shoppers City at 63rd and Brooklyn Boulevard to K-Mart Corporation allowed the City to require upgrading of that site because the special use permits for an auto center and gas station were nontransferable. Chairman Hawes asked whether the signals at Summit Drive and Shingle Creek Parkway had permanent status. The Assistant City Engineer answered that as the permanent traffic volumes for that intersection increased due to development, the City will seek to make permanent the temporary signals in place. Commissioner Simmons noted that the traffic study indicated that the roadways in the area can accommodate a great deal more traffic than is projected by the proposed development. She asked whether Summit Drive would be able to handle the traffic volumes implied by the development of the Earle Brown Farm site in accordance with the concept previously submitted by the owner. The Secretary answered that the traffic analysis submitted for this application is based on a three-phase office development contemplated by Ryan Construction and nothing more. He stated that additional traffic impacts would require further study. Commissioner Simmons con- eluded that the proposed development by Ryan Construction might actually preclude office development on the Farm site. She stated that B.C.I.P. should be aware of that possibility. The Secretary answered that that point has been stated openly to B.C.I.P. He 2-12-81 -5- reiterated that further analysis would have to be made for any additional proposed commercial uses. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Hawes then opened the meeting for a public hearing and called on the applicant to speak to the application. Mr. John Sullivan, of Ryan Construction, showed the Planning Commission pictures of a similar office development which his company built in Edina, Minnesota. He stated that the exterior of the building would be an earth tone exposed aggregate, rather than painted. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the office building would be multi-tenant office buildings to which Mr. Sullivan answered affirmatively. The Secretary inquired as to the timetable for building the project. Mr. Sullivan answered that his firm wished to start construction as close to April 1, 1981 as possible and that Phase 2 of the project would begin within a year after that. Chairman Hawes asked whether the requested special use permit com- prehended a restaurant. The Secretary answered that it would de- pend on the clientele of the restaurant. He stated that a cafeteria serving the occupants of the building would be comprehended under the proposed use. However, he added, if a Nino's type restaurant were proposed, additional parking would have to be provided and a revised site P lan submitted. Mr. Sullivan stated that a Sandwich Factory Restaurant primarily serving tenants in the proposed build- ing might be included with Phase 3. The Secretary stated that a separate special use permit would have to be obtained for that use. Commissioner Theis discussed with the applicant's architect, Mr. Goetz, the location of handicapped parking stalls. Mr. Goetz pointed out that, while not in front of the main entrance, .those stalls are close to the main corridor at the east entrance to the building. Commissioner Theis also noted that the entrance for the handicapped was adjacent to the service entrance and asked whether there would be any requirement for screening the service area. Mr. Sullivan responded that the number of vehicles coming to the service entrance would be so few that there was no real need for screening. .y Mr. Sullivan went on to state that Ryan Construction would prefer that Condition No. 4 relating to the nontransferability of a special use permit be stricken since it might impede future sale of the property. Chairman Hawes stated that the concern of the Planning Commission was in regard to a change in use, not ownership. Com- missioner Lucht stated that Condition No. 5 requiring the use to conform to all codes , ordinances and regulations would sufficiently cover that concern. Commissioner Theis commented that the non- transferability condition was what allowed the City to intervene in the case of Shoppers City and require upgrading of the site. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Com- missioners Malecki, Theis , Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. 2-12-81 -6- There followed a continued and lengthy discussion of Condition No. 4 regarding nontransferability of the special use permit. Commissioner Theis stated that the condition is an important vehicle giving the City the right to require upgrading at some future time. The Secretary stated that an office building which is a special use is not really intended by the Zoning Ordinance to be controlled any differently than an office building which is not a special use, other than at the time of approval. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 81012 (_man Construction Company) Motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Simmons to recommend approval of Application No. 81012 , a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct two six- story office buildings on the land north of Summit Drive and east of Shingle Creek Parkway, 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 to assure completion of approved site im- provements. 4 . The permit is subject to all applicable codes , ordinances, regulations and violation thereof, shall be grounds for revocation. 5. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. - 6.1 The buildings are 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. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 8. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 9. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all driving and parking areas. 10. Building permits shall not be issued until the final is roved b the City Council and filed at plat app y y the County. I 2-12-81 -7- 11. Plan approval acknowledges one curb opening to serve the existing Tract B, R.L.S . #1380 and Lot 1, Block 2, Brookdale Corporate Center Plat on the north side of Summit Drive between the westerly intersection of Earle Brown Drive and Summit Drive and the curb opening serving the Summit State Bank However, the final location of this curb opening shall be subject to future plan approvals for properties serviced by the opening and by the location of curb openings on the south side of Summit Drive. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: Commissioner Theis. The motion passed. Commissioner Theis stated that his opposition was based on the elimination of a condition indicating that the Special Use Permit is nontransferable, which would have given the City a right to review the site at the time of sale. RECESS The Planning Commission recessed at 9 :59 p.m. and resumed at 10 :25 p.m. APPLICATION NO. 81014 (Glover and Associates) Following the recess, the Secretary introduced the next item of busi- ness, a request for amended site and building plan approval for the site at 4315-70th Avenue North. The Secretary reviewed the material in the staff report (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 81014 attached) . The Secretary also reviewed a transparency of the site plan and pointed out that the applicant has been very cooperative in bringing an appropriate use to the site and has shown a willingness to make important ordinance-related im-- provements. The Secretary also noted that the primary access to the site is shared with the Legion Club to the east and pointed out the need for a joint parking and common access agreement between the two properties, especially in the case of parking for the Legion Club. He recommended making those documents a part of the public record. Chairman Hawes asked whether the 30' wide driveway opening presently exists at the site. The Secretary answered that the site is present- ly open for the most part to the street with a very small green area between the building and the right-of-way. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the joint parking arrangement would be affected by a change in ownership. ' The Secretary answered that such agreements normally run with the land and would not be affected by a change in ownership. Chairman Hawes noted the overhead door at the southwest corner of the building and inquired as to its purpose. Mr. James Glover, the prospective owner of the building, stated that that overhead door would be used somewhat, though the main service entrance would be at the northwest corner of the building directly off 70th Avenue North. Mr. Glover noted the existence of retaining walls adjacent to the southwest side of the building which would prevent any emergency vehicle reaching the southwest side of the building. He also pointed out that the Legion Club has filed a cross easement over the property to allow for joint- parking and that this would be 2-12-81 -8- submitted to the City. Mr. Glover stated that he plans on spend- ing a lot of money to upgrade the building. He stated that he had no objection to installing these improvements, but .that he pre- ferred to eliminate a triangular green area in front of the build ing adjacent to four parking stalls south of the main access. Chairman Hawes and Commissioner Lucht asked whether the exterior treatment would be carried consistently around the entire building. Mr. Glover answered that it would and also that new windows would be installed. The Secretary commented that the Continental Sign building has been a difficult property to deal with over the past year since it was formerly occupied by a nonconforming use and does not con- form to many ordinance requirements. He stated that the proposed use fits the ordinance requirements as well as possible. In answer to a question from Commissioner Lucht regarding a trash container, Mr. Glover stated that he would probably place the trash a -container at the northwest corner of the building. Regarding the parking area in front of the building, Mr. Batty, the architect for the project, stated that the sodded triangle had no .functional advantage over simply parking up against the building. He pointed out that` the parking stalls would wind up being further from the main entrance to the building. There followed a discussion of the requirement to plat commercial sites into a single parcel and the request by the applicant to be excused from that requirement. Mr. Glover stated that the seller, under the purchase agreement, is responsible for replatting the property. If the property must be platted at some time or other, he said, he would-prefer that platting be accomplished immediately. The Secretary stated that since there is a possibility that the area south and west of the subject site may be an area for rede- velopment in the future, land trades and replatting at a later date might be more appropriate. Commissioner Theis observed that the applicant wants either a permanent waiver of the requirement or a requirement to replat immediately. The Secretary stated that a permanent waiver of the requirement would require a variance from the provisions of the Zoning ordinance. ' Following further discussion of the replatting requirement, Mr. Glover pointed out that the Legion Club has plans to install the required 15' greenstrip along 70th Avenue North at the same time that the greenstrip is being added at the Sun Maintenance site (4315 - 70th Avenue North) . The architect for the project asked whether the City had any plan to upgrade the street in that area. The City Engineer stated there would be no .upgrading of 70th Avenue in the foreseeable future. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 81014 (Glover and Associates) Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Lucht to recommend approval of Application No. 81014 , a request for amended site plan approval for the property at 4315 - 70th Avenue North, subject to the following conditions : 2-12-81 -9- 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. 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 to assure completion of approved site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and/or rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately: screened from view. i 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 accord- ance 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. P 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around driving and parking areas within 60 feet of 70th Avenue North. 9 . Plan approval acknowledges deferral of the requirement to replat the property .for up to three years. 10 . Cross easements for access and parking shall be sub- mitted to the City Attorney for review and approval and filed at the County. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. y APPLICATION NO. 81015 (Brookdale Pontiac) The Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 3100 sq. ft. Honda sales office and showroom at 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary reviewed the staff report for the appli- cation (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 81015 attached) . The Secretary also pointed out to the Plan- ning Commission the entrance onto 68th at the southeast corner of the site. He stated that the entrance would not be approved were the site plans being submitted for the first time. He explained that the applicant has agreed to sign the entrance as an entrance- only curb opening. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the display parking stalls ad- jacent to the A & W were for Hondas. A representative for Brook- dale Pontiac answered that those would be for used cars. Chairman Hawes asked whether Brookdale Pontiac has an access agreement with 2-12-81 -10- A & W. A representative of Brookdale Pontiac answered that a legal agreement to that effect has been filed and added that it may be changed as a result of the delineation of the opening be- tween the two properties. Noting that there •are three accesses to the site from 68th Avenue North, Chairman Hawes asked whether there was any thought of closing the curb cut onto Brooklyn Boulevard serving the site. The Secretary answered that one opening on Brooklyn Boulevard is appropriate, but that the three openings onto 68th is probably excessive. In answer to another question from Chairman Hawes re- garding the median on Brooklyn Boulevard, the Assistant City Engineer stated that the median would probably not be extended further south to block off the southerly entrance to A & W. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the exterior mansard which, on the plan, is carried around the showroom, but not the office portion of the building. Mr. Don Schroden, of D. J. Kranz Construction Company, stated that the owner of the building wished to make the overall design consistent with the existing building providing a hexagon-shaped showroom. He stated that it was structurally impossible to hang the large mansard above the show- room on the masonry wall around the office portion of the building. The Planning Commission continued to discuss the issue of the man- sard treatment around the building, comparing the proposed treat- ment with the existing building and with the precedent of the Swenson's Carriage House. Commissioner Theis left the table at 11:46 p.m. and returned at 11.49 p.m. Commissioner Simmons commented that it would be consistent with the existing building to allow the new building to have the mansard only around the showroom area. The Secretary, stating that the proposal is not out of line with the policy for consistent exterior treatment. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Hawes asked whether there was anyone present who wished to speak to the application. There being none, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Lucht to close the public hearing. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes , Com- missioners Theis, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 81015 (Brookdale Pontiac) Motion by Commissioner Lucht seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 81015 , request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 3100 sq. ft. showroom and office building for the sale of Hondas at 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard, subject to the following conditions : 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official prior to the issuance of permits. 2-12-81 -ll- 2. The new sales office shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with NFPA Standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 3. The special use permit as amended is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is nontransferable. 4. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and violation thereof, shall be grounds for revocation, 5 . Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to the provisions of the Sign Ordinance. 6. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be deter- mined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of approved site improvements. 7. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 8. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 9 . B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all driving and parking areas around the pro- posed building. 10 . The east entrance onto 68th Avenue North shall be signed and utilized for entrance only. 11. A joint access agreement with the A & W property to the north shall be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval and filed at the County. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS The Secretary recommended postponing a discussion of the street projects in light of the late hour. YOUTH INVESTMENT FOUNDATION The Secretary briefly discussed with the Planning Commission the action of the City Council in denying the special use permit sought by Youth Investment Foundation to locate on the property at 4800- 71st Avenue North. He stated that Y.I.F. had asked whether an ordinance amendment should be pursued, to which the Council took a noncommittal attitude. The' Secretary generally recommended against an ordinance amendment allowing what, in effect, is an office use in the R-1 zone. He added that he has advised Wayne Thyren of 2-12-81 -12- Y.I.F. to seek a house on Brooklyn Boulevard that is zoned C-1. He noted that the C-1 zone includes "religious uses" , etc. The members of the Planning Commission generally agreed that an ordi- nance amendment to allow the use in the R-1 zone would be improper. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Simmons to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Hawes, Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Lucht and Simmons. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Planning Commission adjourned at 12 :01 a.m. Ch irman 2-12-81 -13- 1 1