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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 01-13 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 13, 1977 CITY HALL Call to Order: The 1976 Planning Commission was called to order at 1976 Commission 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Robert Foreman. F 11 Call : Ch irman Foreman, Commissioners Jacobson, Scott, and Horan. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and In pection Blair Tremere. Approve Minutes: Mo ion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner 12-16-76 Jacobson to approve the minutes of the December 16, 19r6 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Foreman, Commissioners Scott and Jacobson. Not vo ing: Commissioner Horan who explained he was not pr sent at that meeting. The motion passed. Adjourn 1976 Commission: Mo.-ion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Commis- si ner Scott to adjourn the 1976 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Pierce Arrives: -Cor issioner Pierce arrived at 8:05 p.m. Administer Oath of Office: Th Secretary then administered the oath of office - to Commissioners Foreman, Scott., Jacobson, and Pi rce. Election of Chairman: At the direction of the Commission, the Secretary as umed the chair for purposes of the annual election of a chairman. He then opened the meeting for nomi- na ions for chairman and Commissioner Foreman nomi- na ed Cecilia Scott and the nomination was seconded by Commissioner Horan. There being no further nomi- nations, there was a motion by Commissioner Foreman, se onded by Commissioner Horan to unanimously elect Ce ilia Scott as chairman of the Planning Commission foll. 1977. The motion passed unanimously. Election of Chairman Pro Tem: Ch irman Scott assumed the chair and opened the me ting for nominations for the position of chairman pr tem. Chairman Scott nominated Robert Foreman an the nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ja obson. There being no further nominations, there wa a motion by Chairman Scott, seconded by Commis- si ner Jacobson to elect Robert Foreman as chairman pr tem for the 1977 Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Application No. 77002 Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item (Roger Veiht) of business was consideration of Application No. 77'02 submitted by Roger Veiht. The item was intro- du ed by the Secretary who explained the applicant so ght permission for a special home occupation at 61 0 Emerson Avenue North consisting of saw and skate sh rpening. He reviewed a letter submitted by the ap licant outlining the nature of the proposed op ration, and he explained that review of previous si ilar applications had been concerned with hours of operation and potential noise. -1- 1-13-77 Chairman Scott recognized the applicant and a discussion ensued. The applicant stated that the activity would be located in the basement and would involve small grinding machines. He stated there should be no noise transmitted beyond the premises. In response to a question by Chair- man Scott, he stated any advertising would be very limited since he intended to contract his services with business establishments. Regarding house of operation, the, applicant stated it would be conducted during the daytime for a maximum of four to five hours, depending onj #e amount of work. In response to a question by CommiFs'ioner Foreman, the appli- cant stated the hours of operati n would be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, Chairman Scott announced a publ,i hearing had been sched- Public Hearing uled and that none of the noti f d property owners were present. Motion by Commission ';, Foreman, seconded by Commissioner Jacobson to close he' public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Horan, se onded by Commissioner Recommend Approval Foreman to recommend approval of Application No. 77002 of Application No. submitted by Roger Veiht subject to the following 77002 conditions: (Roger Veiht) 1 . The permit is issued to ifa applicant as operator and is not trans erable. 2. The permit is subject to ; pplicable codes ordinances and regulations and violation thereof shall be grounds- for revocation. 3. The hours of operation shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was consideration of Appli- Application No. .77003 cation No. 77003 submitted by W. 'J. Dal.e. The Secretary (W. J. Dale) introduced the item, explaining that it was a preliminary plat of the area in the southwest neighborhood south of Lakebreeze Avenue and north and west of Highway 100. He stated that a preliminary plat and final plat had been approved under Application No. 76052 for this area and that, in effect, the application represented a revised plat. He stated the essential revisio was relocation to the west of a proposed dedicated ro �dway. The Director of Public Works then presented an extensive - explanation of a need for the internal roadway and the merits of the proposed relocation and design. He also discussed the status of the Minnesota Highway Department plans for the Highway 100 - France Avenue interchange area and possible eventual closing of Indiana Avenue. He stated the preliminary plat was in order and approval - was recommended. Extensive discussion ensued regarding the Minnesota Highway Department plans and traffic considerations in the area. Commissioner Horan reiterated the Commission and Council concern relative to 'buffering the residential property to the west as much as possible from the com- mercial development in this area. ; He noted particularly that, without an internal roadway or access provision such as that proposed, Azelia Avenue would be used and that was not desirable from the viewpoint of the area residents or as a matter of good planning. 1-13-77 -2- Tie Secretary and Director of Public Works commented at the provision for a roadway connection between keside and Lakebreeze Avenue had long been con- 'dered by the Planning Commission and City Council the area had developed. The Director of Public rks restated his comments as to possible effects e closing of Indiana . Avenue would have. on that cision. ( dninistrative Note: On August 10, 1970 the City until approved Planning Commission Application No. 017 comprehending site and building plan approval r the Beach Apartment complex. At that time the until determined that in the future if direct cess to Highway 100 at Indiana Avenue should be ut off, a substitute access to T. H. 100 should ba provided by a new street to be located between elia Avenue and France Avenue connecting Lakeside with Lakebreeze Avenues.) Tie Secretary stated that the internal roadway would also allow commercial developments in this area to be oriented away from the residential de- lopment toward the new roadway or toward Highway MO. He also stated that at this time the only pi�eliminary plans for development of this area nsisted of a restaurant proposal involving the e st portion of the property and thus it was not e petted the roadway would be needed for some time, depending on the scheduling of future commercial development. Commissioner Foreman i nqui red 'as to the status of e already approved plat and the rezoning. The S cretary. responded that the applicant had not fi'led the approved plat and it would be recommended t the City Council the previous action approving Mat plat be rescinded. He also stated that a c ndition of the rezoning approval in early 1976 s the property must be replatted before the r zoning from I-2 to C-2 would take affect. C airman Scott recognized the applicant who stated h expected to have the plat filed in the near f ture and that he had nothing further to add to tile discussion. Recommend Approval of F llowing further discussion there was a motion by Application No. 77003 C mmissioner Foreman, seconded by Commissioner (W. J. Dale) J cobson to recommend approval of Application No. 7 003 submitted by W. J. Dale subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1 . Final plat is subject to review by the City Engineer. 2. Final .plat is subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. Tie motion passed unanimously. ecess: Tie meeting recessed at 9:15 p.m. and resumed at 9:20 p.m. Other Business: Ii other business the Commission determined that r gular meetings should be conducted on the second T ursday of the month and that study meetings w uld normally be held on the fourth Thursday of t e month subject to holiday and other rescheduling c nsiderations. -3 1-13-77 The Secretary and Director of Public Works briefly reviewed several pending items before the Commission and indicated that it would be appropriate to accept certain new items at the January 27 meeting. Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commissioner Adjournment Horan to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unani- mously. The planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. C airman 1-13-77 -4-