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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 03-28 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 STUDY SESSION MARCH 28,1985 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:33 p.m. ROLL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Carl Sandstrom, Mike Nelson and Wallace Bernards. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioners Malecki and Manson had called to say they would be unable to attend and were excused and that Commissioner Ainas had also called to say that he was not sure he would be able to make the meeting either. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 14, 1985 Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1985 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Commissioners Sandstrom, Nelson and Bernards. Voting against: none. Not voting: Chairman Lucht. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 85005 (Brookdale Christian Center) Following the Chairman's explanation, there was a motion by Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Nelson to remove Application No. 85005 from the table. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary then reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 85005, attached) . Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. The applicant stated that he would answer any questions of the Commission. The Commission had no further questions. Chairman Lucht then asked whether anyone present wished to speak on the application. Mr. Jim Swenson of 6000 Washburn Avenue North suggested that there be a sign that indicates that Washburn Avenue is a dead end and that this would perhaps discourage through traffic. He noted that there is one such sign now in front of his house. He urged the City to keep that sign up. The Secretary then explained briefly the visual barrier suggested by the Director of Public Works to attempt to reduce through traffic from Washburn Avenue North. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 85005 (Brookdale Christian Center) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend approval of Application No. 85005 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. 3-28-•85 -1- 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the CityEngineer, 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. Plan approval acknowledges a proof-of-parking for up to 151 parking spaces which will meet the ordinance requirement. The applicant shall agree in writing, prior to the issuance of permits, to provide up to 151 parking stalls on the Brookdale Christian Center site in the event that the school property to the north is sold. 5. The applicant shall enter into a utility hookup agreement prepared by the City Engineer, stipulating charges for additional connections to City utilities, prior to the issuance of permits. 6. The garbage dumpster shall be removed from the parking lot and relocated to a more appropriate location and screened from public view. 7. If buses are to be stored on the Brookdale Christian Center site, following June of this year, the church shall propose and provide a means of screening these buses from public view. 8. The applicant shall provide a visual barrier and signery to discourage through traffic on Washburn Avenue North from proceeding through the church property. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Sandstrom, Nelson and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Mr. Dennis Batty, the architect for the project, discussed with the Commission the availability of historic structures for office space. He stated that he was personally interested in officing in such a location. There followed a brief discussion of the Earle Brown Farm as a possible historic site for rehabilitation and use for office space. The Secretary briefed the Planning Commission regarding the Tax Increment Plan which had been briefly reviewed by the Commission at its February 28, 1985 meeting. He stated that the Earle Brown Farm Committee was looking at three basic options regarding possible acquisition of the Farm: 1 . No Acquisition. 2. Acquisition and development of the Farm through a General Obligation Bond referendum. 3. Acquisition of the Farm using Tax Increment Financing. DISCUSSION ITEM a. Draft Ordinance Amendment on Accessory Commercial Uses in Multi-storey Office Buildings 3-28-85 -2- The Secretary then briefly reviewed a draft ordinance amendment to allow accessory shops and eating establishments within multi-storey office buildings. He recommended some changes to the draft amendment, including a square footage minimum for the building and a percent maximum of accessory uses within the building. He also discussed the possibility of limiting such accessory uses to the first floor. Chairman Lucht asked whether there would be a parking impact as a result of these accessory uses. The Secretary explained that, presumably there would be no impact, since the uses would be accessory with no outside signery. He stated that the accessory shops and eating establishments would be for the use of people already in the building and would not appeal to outside traffic. There followed further brief discussion on the type of shops that would be allowed and various ways of regulating these uses within a large office building. ACTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL IN MULTI-STOREY OFFICE BUILDINGS Motion by Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend adoption of an ordinance amendment to allow accessory retail and eating establishments in multi-storey office buildings over 40,000 sq. ft. in area, provided they do not comprise more than 10% of the floor area in the building and provided they do not have any exterior advertising. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Sandstrom, Nelson and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:31 P.M. Chairman 3-28-85 -3- 1 1