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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 11-04 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 4, 1982 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular. session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Mary Simmons, Lowell Ainas and Carl Sandstrom. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcros.s. The Secretary noted that Commissioner Malecki had called earlier in the day and asked to be excused from the meeting because her son is ill. He added that Commissioners Manson and Versteeg had indicated at the last meeting that they would be unable to attend and were excused. DEFER CONSIDERATION OF OCTOBER 28, 1982 MINUTES The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the minutes for the October 28, 1982 meeting had been set before the Commission for their review. Chairman Lucht stated that the Planning Commis- sion would defer any action on the October 28 minutes until its next meeting. ACTION TABLING APPLICATION NO. 82042 (Universal Sign Company) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary recommended to the Planning Commission that it acknowledge the request of the applicant to table Application No. 82042, Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Ainas to acknowledge a request by the applicant to table Application No. 82042 until further con- sideration is requested by the applicant. Voting in favor: Chair- man Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NOS. 82041 and 82044 (Joe Hamm) The Secretary then introduced a first two scheduled business items for the meeting, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the land at 6501 Brooklyn Boulevard (Appli- cation No. 82041) and a request for site and building plan approval to construct a three-unit apartment on the parcel to be created at 4010-65th Avenue North (Application No. 82044) . The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 82041 and 82044 attached) . The Secretary added that the Planning Commission may wish to acknowledge the existing pines along the northerly side of the property as meeting the requirements for opaquing screening between an R4 development and Rl zoned property. The Secretary explained that the numerous existing trees on the site more than meet the requirement for one 6" diameter tree for the complex. Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Hamm stated that he had nothing to add. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPLICATION NO. 82041 (Joe Hamm} Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing on 11-4-82 -1- Application No. 82041, a preliminary plat. He asked whether anyone present wished to speak on the application. Hearing none, he called for a motion to- close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public_ hearing. The motion passed. There was a brief discussion regarding the proposed Outlot A at the northwest corner of the property. Mr. Hamm stated that he would deed the outlot over to his neighbor to the north so that the neighbor would have access to his garage without going over someone else's property. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 82041 (Joe Hamm) Motion by Commissioner Unas seconded by Commissioner Simmons to recommend approval of Application No. 82041, 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 provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. All easements and property corners shall be shown on the preliminary plat. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Chairman Lucht then asked for comments regarding the site and building plan. In regard to the existing trees providing adequate screening, Commissioner Simmons asked whether substitute screening would be provided if the trees had to be removed for some reason. The Secretary responded in the affirmative and stated that it would be the same as if a fence were accepted as a screening device and was torn down. He stated that, in either case, some screening would have to be provided as required by the Zoning Ordinance. There followed a brief discussion regarding screening between the two lots involved in the plat. Chairman Lucht stated that although the existing single-family- home is a nonconforming use, parking from the proposed three-plex would face directly into the single- . family home causing an annoyance. Mr. Hamm stated that he planned on eventually moving the house off the property, though there is no firm .arrangement. There was a discussion regarding who should provide the .screening and who would benefit most from it. It was generally agreed that both properties would benefit and should share in the cost. Mr. Hamm stated that since he had an interest in the other property as well;. he could perhaps provide the screening in the form of shrubs on the easterly lot. Chairman Lucht stated that he would definitely like 'to see some shrubbery provided as a screen between the two lots and suggested that that be added as a condition. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 82044 (Joe Hamm) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded y Commissioner Ainas to recommend approval of Application No.- 82044,` subject to the following conditions: 11-4-82 -2- 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 improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 6. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas 7. Building plans shall be certified by a. registered Minnesota architect prior to issuance of building permits. 8. The plat shall be filed at the County prior. to the issuance of building permits in accordance with Chapter 15. 9. Existing trees along the north side of the site are deemed adequate to meet the screening re- quirement between an R4 type use and an R1 zoned property. 10. The landscape plan shall be amended to indicate screening of the parking lot with shrubbery between Lots 1 and 2 of the Hamm Addition. Voting in favors Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NOS. 82043 and 82045 (Hi .Crest Square Estates) The Secretary then introduced the next two items of business,, a request for preliminary plat approval to divide Outlots A, B, C, D, E. and F of the Hi Crest Square Estates into 32 townhouse lots (Application No. 82043) and a request for site and building plan approval to construct 42 townhouse dwelling units .in Phase Two of the Hi Crest Square Estates and two units in Phase One (Application No. 82045) . The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff reports concerning the applications (see Planning Commission Infor- mation Sheets for Application Nos. 82043 and 82045 attached) . Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Terry Hartman of H. E. Homes stated that he had nothing to add. The Planning Assistant pointed out that the applicant had requested the ability to interchange the townhouse plans within the platted lots for the doubles along the east side of the site. Mr. Hartman 11-4-82 -3- explained that there is more interest in a 960 sq. ft. townhouse design than in the 840 sq. ft. townhouse design. He stated that one townhouse design can be substituted for another on any given platted lot without going over the established property lines. The Secretary interpreted Mr. Hartman to say that there are really 6 different floor plans for two-unit townhouses that can be com- bined in various fashions and that the applicant wishes the flexi- bility to do this. Chairman Lucht stated that he had no problem with that request. He asked whether it would be necessary to add this as a condition. The Secretary stated that as long as this understanding is reflected in the minutes it is not necessary to add it as a condition. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPLICATION NO. 82043 (Kenneth Bergstrom) Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a pub is hearing con- cerning Application No._ 82043. He asked whether anyone present wished to speak on the application. Hearing none, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion y. Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public hearing. The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. .82043 (Kenneth Bergstrom) Motion by Commissioner Ainas secon3ed By Commissioner Sandstrom to recommend approval of Application No. 82043, 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 provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The new plat shall be included in the same Homeowners Association as the original Hi Crest Square Estates Addition and the association documents shall be re- viewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioner Simmons, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting against: none The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 82045 (H. E. Homes) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded y Commissioner Simmons to recommend approval of Application No. 82045, subject to the following condition: 1. The conditions pertaining to approval of Application No. 82023 (Phase I; see conditions attached) shall continue and shall apply to approval of Application No. 82045, with the exception of Condition No. 8 which has been fulfilled by staff. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting against: none. The motion passed. 11-4-82 -4- ADJOURNMENT The Secretary stated that there were no business items for the meeting on November 18 and suggested that the meeting be cancelled. By consensus it was agreed that the November 18 meeting would not be held. Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded .by Commissioner Simmons to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:34 p.m. G Cftzdrman 11-4-82 -5 1 1