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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 08-14 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 AUGUST 14, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Carl Sandstrom, Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson, Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt. Also present were Director of Planning and 'Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioner Malecki had called to say that she would be unable to attend and was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 319 1986 Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to approve the minutes of the July 31, 1986 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Nelson, Bernards, and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Sandstrom. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 86030 (S & G Associates) Following The Thai- =s exp—lanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan approval to construct a three storey 24 unit apartment building on the vacant land east of the Earle Brown Farm Apartments on the south side of 69th Avenue North. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 86030 attached). The Secretary also noted that Section 35-410, Subdivision 7 of the Zoning Ordinance requires security systems and dead-bolt locks in all multiple- family residential complexes. He also noted that future garages planned at the southeast corner of the property would conflict with an existing storm sewer easement that runs along the easterly side of the property. He stated that if the garages were to be built, the parking areas may have to be shifted. The Secretary then reviewed the recommended conditions of approval and added two additional conditions concerning approval not including the future garages and that a security system and dead-bolt locks be provided within the building. Chairman Lucht asked the Commission if they had any questions of the Secretary. Commissioner Bernards asked how much further to the west the access to the Earle Brown Farm Apartments was. The Secretary stated that it was somewhat further west, indicating its approximate location on the map of the area. Wallerstedt asked whether there would be a sidewalk on 69th Avenue North. The City Engineer stated that it would be constructed in the future with the upgrading of 69th Avenue North. Commissioner Wallerstedt expressed some concern regarding access and traffic on 69th Avenue North. The Planner noted that the access to the Earle Brown Farm Apartments is 200 to 300 feet west of the access for this development. He stated that, compared to commercial streets such as Brooklyn Boulevard, this was a very generous separation and would not generate as much traffic as a commercial use. The Secretary stated that the access should either line up with or be offset 125' from any other major access to avoid diagonal movements in the public streets. 8-14-86 -1- Commissioner Wallerstedt expressed concern over the possibility of conflicts with rush hour traffic in the morning and evening hours on 69th Avenue North. The City Engineer stated that those conflicts would be minimized because the peaks of residential and nonresidential uses are different. He stated that the proposed development should not have a detrimental effect on the function of 69th Avenue North. There followed further discussion of traffic movements on 69th Avenue North and the patterns when it is heaviest. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked whether the City's traffic projections take into account potential development in the future that would impact on 69th Avenue North. The City Engineer stated that there is more concern regarding the segment east of Humboldt Avenue North. He stated that the segment between Humboldt Avenue North and Shingle Creek Parkway was actually the least busy of all the segments of 69th Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. The Planner also pointed out that there is no access to or through the Industrial Park from this area of 69th and that, therefore, most of the traffic was related to the local residential neighborhood. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked what uses were permitted in the R5 zoning district. The Secretary stated that apartments and townhouses permitted in the R4 and R3 zone would also be permitted in the R5 zone. He added that office uses could be allowed by special use permit. Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Jerry Carlson, the architect for the project, stated that S & G Associates would have no problem with providing the information requested in the staff report or in cooperating with the desires of the City. Commissioner Bernards asked Mr. Carlson when the project was likely to start. Mr. Carlson stated that they would like to start Monday morning if possible. (This was not a serious date in that Council approval had yet to be received). ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86030 (S & G Associates) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend approval of Application No. 860309 subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes and the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Ordinance 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. 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. 8-14-86 -2- 6. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 7. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property prior to release of the performance guarantee. 8. The plat creating the parcel for this development shall be filed at the County prior to the issuance of permits. 9. The plans shall be revised, prior to consideration by the City Council, in the following respect: a) The grading and utility plans shall be revised to indicate a water service and other grades and utilities in accordance with the City Engineer's memo dated August 8, 1986. 10. On-site hydrant locations shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire Marshal. 11. Outdoor handicapped parking spaces shall be signed in accordance with the handicapped code. 12. Approval does not comprehend future garages in the location indicated on the proposed plan. Such garages, if built, may not encroach into the utility easement for storm sewer along the east side of the property. 13. A security system and dead-bolt locks shall be provided at the entrances to the building in accordance with Section 35-410, Subdivision of the Zoning Ordinance. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Sandstrom, Ainas, Nelson, and Bernards. Voting against: Commissioner Wallerstedt. The motion passed. Commissioner Wallerstedt stated that she was still concerned regarding the traffic on 69th Avenue North and with the density of apartments in this area. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Neighborhood Advisory Group Notice The Secretary then referred the Commission's attention to a draft form letter for notifying members of the Neighborhood Advisory Groups when planning applications within their neighborhood are to be referred to the Planning Commission. He asked whether the Planning Commission agreed with this procedure. Commissioner Ainas stated that this was the kind of notice he was looking for and that some people in his neighborhood would be pleased to get this kind of information. Commissioner Bernards asked whether it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission member to be listed in the notice as someone to contact. Commissioner Sandstrom expressed concern that members of the Advisory Group might get the notice before the Planning Commissioners knew anything about the agenda. There followed a discussion as to how public comment on planning applications might be gathered for the Commission's consideration. The Planner suggested that information regarding proposed applications would probably be best dispensed from the Planning and Inspections Department where plans would be on file, etc. He expressed some 8-14-86 -3- concern that Planning Commission meetings could be lengthened by people wanting answers to questions during the meeting. Commissioner Bernards stated that people in the neighborhood might feel more comfortable bringing their questions and concerns to the Planning Commissioner who lived in the neighborhood. He suggested that if they were unable to answer questions about an application, they could always refer these people to the Planning and Inspection Department. The Secretary stated the primary means of the notice was to let Neighborhood Advisory Group members know what is going on in their neighborhood so that they are not surprised when a new development takes place. Commissioner Wallerstedt suggested that the notice procedure be tested for the rest of the year to see how it worked and perhaps it should be revised at that time. Commissioner Bernards added that the Year 2000 Study had recommended that Neighborhood Advisory Groups be utilized more in gathering public comment in building consensus on decisions affecting the neighborhoods of the City. By consensus it was agreed that the notices would be sent to respective advisory group members for the remainder of the year and that the the Planning Commission members would be listed in the notice and get a copy of the notice. b) Storage Building at Lutheran Church of the Master The Planner then reviewed briefly with the Commission a conceptual proposal by the Lutheran Church of the Master to move a two-car garage onto their site, east of the building, to serve as a storage building for tables and chairs used in the fellowship hall. He asked the Commission whether they wished to take this as a formal application or simply an informational item. Commissioner Wallerstedt, the Commissioner for the Northeast Neighborhood, suggested that staff keep the Commission informed on that development, but she did not think a formal application was necessary. c) Review of Upcoming Business The Secretary and the Planner then reviewed with the Commission upcoming business items for the next meeting. These included a report from the Central Neighborhood Advisory Group on cut-through traffic between Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North and three business items. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:44_ p.m. Chairman 8-14-86 -4-