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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 04-06 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 April 6, 1978 Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Chairman pro tem Harold Pierce. Roll Call : Chairman pro tem Pierce, Commissioners Malecki , Book and Hawes. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair lremere and Planning Aide Laurie Thompson. Approve Minutes: Chairman pro tem Pierce stated approval of the minutes would be deferred until later in the meeting. Application No. 78015 Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item of (Independence Ten) consideration was Application No. 78015 submitted by Independence Ten. The Secretary stated the application was for Preliminary Plat approval of the property located at 7240 Brooklyn Boulevard. He explained that the property had been rezoned from R-1 (Single Family Residential ) to C-1 (Service/Office) under Application E3. 77026 and that the platting was a condition of approval . The Secretary showed a transparency of the area and pointed out that Shingle Creek was the southeast boundary of the site. He also pointed out that the 12 ft. wide parcel lying in the City of Brooklyn Park was not included in the proposed plat. He continued that it was the applicant's intention to apply for variance to locate the building at the City boundary line and to encumber the parcel lying in Brooklyn Park as a rermanent greenstrip. He stated that the situation !:ould be reviewed with the variance and site and build- ing plan applications. Chairman pro tem Pierce inquired whether it would be necessary to replat the Brooklyn Park parcel in a separate platting action. The Secretary responded that it would not be necessary since it already exists as a separate parcel . An extensive discussion ensued relative to the en- cumbering of the Brooklyn Park parcel . Commissioner Hawes questioned whether the City could require a covenant on the parcel . The Secretary responded that it could be required as a part of the variance and site and building plan approval . In response to another question from Commissioner Hawes; the Secretary stated that once filed, the covenant would ride with the title of the property so that the property could be only used for greenstrip. Chairman pro tem Pierce noted that the applicant's property was one of the few parcels of buildable land along the municipal boundary which bordered buildable land in Brooklyn Park. The City Engineer discussed the need for clarifying the southeast boundary of the site. He explained that the southeasterly property line was defined as the center line of Shingle Creek before the Creek was realigned. :. He continued that the northern boundary of the Wingard Addition %.as also defined by the original center line of Shingle Creek. He stated that, since the present Creek alignment is to the northwest of that line, it . was necessary to redefine the boundary. -1- 4-6-78 Commissioner Sazama arrived at 8:35 p.m. Commi s s i oner Sa►zaxa Arrives The City Engineer continued that the City would work with affected property owners in clarifying the - boundary situation, and that action should be deferred on the preliminary plat. In response to questions from Commissioners Pierce and Book, the Secretary stated that rezoning would be necessary in order to "clean up" the legal descriptions of the properties in each zoning district. The Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and a pre- liminary site layout. Commissioner Hawes questioned if there was a fence along' the 100 ft. drainage and access easement indicated on the plat. The City Engineer re- sponded that the southern line of the easement was fenced. Chairman pro tem Pierce announced that a public hearing Public Hearing had been scheduled and recognized Mr. William Peterson, the architect who represented the applicant. Mr. Peterson explained that the reason the applicant intended to seek a setback variance was to eliminate the need for parking along the 100 ft. easement. He stated he would have additional conceptual drawings for the Commission's review at the next meeting. Mo;tion 'by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Close Public Hearing Hawes to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Following further discussion on the status of the 12 ft. Table Application No. parcel located in Brooklyn Park, there was;,a.motion by 78015 Commissioner,Hawes seconded by Commissioner- Malecki to (Independence Ten) table Application No. 78015 to allow the staff to meat with the affected property owners to resolve the problcm with the southeasterly , boundary. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Approve Minutes: Sazama to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1978 March 23, 1978 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman pro tem Pierce, Commissioners Malecki Sazama and Hawes Voting against: None. Not voting: Commissioner -Book, who stated he was not present at that meeting. The Planning Commission recessed at 8:55 p.m. and resumed Recess at 9a0 p.m. Chairman Engdahl arrived at 9:10 p.n. Chairman Engdahl Arrives Chairman Engdahl recognized Mr. Jack Lindskog represent- Presentation by . ing Environmental Community Services, who had .requested Environmental Community the opportunity .to make a presentation to the Planning Services Commission on the trash receptacles manufactured and distributed by his company: Mr. Lindskog showed a model of the trash receptacles and noted that it was 41" high and would not restrict vision. He stated the base was made of concrete and weighed ap- proximately 900 lbs. He explained the top was made of special plastic treated for durability. He showed the Commissioners how the plastic was locked to -the base and stated the receptacles were virtually "tamper proof:' Mr. -Lindskog proceeded to review some of the responsi- bilities Environmental Community Services would have in the matter. He stated the company would provide the trash receptacles, pick up the trash, clean the recept- acles, replace any damaged receptacle, provide liability insurance, and also provide a "small budget" advertising possibility to local merchants. He stated that all advertising would adhere to local community standards for advertising. 4-6-78 -2 Mr. Lindskog reported that he and his associates had surveyed the City to determine the amount of units initially feasible in the City. He stated that the company felt that 51 units were feasible, located in 9 separate shopping centers. He explained that businesses within a shopping center would have the first opportunity for advertising space. Commissioner Pierce questioned whether the company entered into an agreement with a shopping center. Mr. Lindskog re- sponded that it did. Commissioner Hawes inquired whether all the trash receptacles were located outside. Mr. Lindskog responded in the affirmative, but added that, if they were shown to serve a purpose inside a building, the company would locate the receptacle inside. In response to Commissioner Hawes, Mr. Lindskog also stated that the service was entirely paid for by the advertising. He explained that a six month minimum was required for advertising, and that the signs were rotated every 75 days. Chairman Engdahl questioned whether the company would deal with the City in determining where the receptacles would be placed. Mr. Lindskog responded that, since there was a State statute prohibiting the location of the receptacles on any but municipal streets, that at this time they dealt only. with the owners of private property. Chairman Engdahl thanked Environmental Community Services for the presentation and stated the Commission ' Mould take the matter under advisement. A discussion ensued relative to the trash receptacles. The Secretary reviewed the similarity of the receptacles to the courtesy bus benches; he stated that there had been no problem with similar off-site advertising on the bus benches. Chairman Engdahl stated that he felt the City should have some control over the location of the receptacles. The Secretary pointed out that in _ the agreement of Environmental Community Services with the City of Fridley, the City has the right to review the locations. The Commission also reviewed a letter supporting the product from the City of Golden Valley and the agree- ment between the Fridley 'City Council and Environmental Community Services. Chairman Engdahl polled the Commissioners on .the subject. Commissioner Book stated that he felt receptacles de- served consideration in that they are very similar to the bus benches. Commissioner Pierce stated he had no objection to the containers as long as they were subject to control by the City. Commissioner Hawes stated he was in favor of adopting an ordinance similar to the bus bench ordinance rather than entering into an agreement with the company, but that the containers should not be an exclusive franchise. Commissioner Malecki agreed with Commissioner Hawes. Chairman Engdahl stated that he felt the containers should be subject to strict ordinance controls. Other Business In other business the Commission discussed the possi- bility of touring the City to review property in the City which has not developed as it is zoned, the general condition of the housing stock, and commercial industrial development. It was the consensus that the tour should be made sometime in the spring. -3- 4-6-78 The Commission briefly discussed the possibility of Expansion of C-2 Use ` .,. _expanding the permitted uses in the C-2 (Commercial) District to include wholesale distribution. It was suggested that it might be possible to view the use as a special use in the C-2 District similar to a planned residential development in the R-3 District. Commissioner Pierce stated he felt the definition should be very restrictive and should allow no manufacturing. Following a brief review of the items to be considered Adjournment on the .next regular meeting there was a motion by Commissioner Book-seconded by Commissioner Malecki to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ` The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Vic► Chaff rria.i - 4-6-78 -4-