HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 03-10 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
MARCH 10, 1977 '
CITY HALL .
Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in regular session and
was called to order at 7:35 p.m.- by Chairman Cecilia
Scott.
Roll Call : Chairman Scott, Commissioners Engdahl , Foreman, Pierce
and Horan. Also present was Director of Planning and
Inspection Blair Tremere.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Engdahl , seconded by Commis-
2-17-77 sioner Pierce to approve the minutes of the February
17 minutes as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman
Scott, Commissioners Engdahl and Pierce. Not voting:
Commissioners Foreman and Horan who explained that
they were not present at that meeting. Motion passed.
Application No. 76046 Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item
(Dayton Development Company) of business was consideration of an amendment to
Application No. 76046, submitted by Dayton Development
Company. The item was introduced by the Secretary
who stated the amendment had been reviewed at the
January 27, 1977 meeting and had been tabled to allow
the applicant the opportunity to make needed revisions
to the parking layout. He explained the item com-
prehended the Joint Parking Agreement involving the
Brookdale Theater, the proposed Howard Johnson
Restaurant, and the Dayton Development Company on
land in the east Brookdale perimeter area. He stated
the City Council had approved an agreement involving
the same land area on July 26, 1976 when a small
retail shopping facility had been proposed on the
site now proposed for the Howard Johnson Restaurant—
The Secretary explained the applicant had made re-
visions involving aisle widths, delineation and park-
ing space layout which would assure proper traffic
flow and access. He stated the parking area contained
195 spaces which accomodated the total 193 spaces
which represented the deficiencies of the theater and
the proposed restaurant.
Chairman Scott recognized Mr. George Bestrom repre-
senting the applicant and a brief discussion ensued.
Recommend Approval of Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commis-
Application No. 76046 sioner Horan to recommend approval of the amendment
(Dayton Development Company) to Application No. 76046 submitted by Dayton
Development Company subject to the following
conditions:
1 . The agreements are subject to review and
approval by the City Attorney, and to the
legal encumbrance requirements of Section
35-720 of the City Ordinances.
2. The agreement relative to the development
comprehended by Application No. 77005 shall
be finalized and filed as encumbrance prior
to issuance of permits for that project.
3. The agreement shall also comprehend accom-
modation of the parking space deficiency
for the theater use as directed by Council
Resolution No. 69-34.
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4. A Performance Agreement and supporting Financial
Guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the
City Manager) shall be submitted to assure,com-
pletion of approved site improvements.
The motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was consideration of Application Application No. 77005
No. 77005, submitted by Howard Johnson Company. The (Howard Johnson
Secretary reviewed the January 27, 1977 consideration of Restaurants)
the item which was tabled at that time to permit the
applicant the opportunity to make necessary corrections.
He stated that the detailed revisions had been made to
the site plan and he proceeded to review the completed
site and building plans for the proposed 237 seat Ground
Round Restaurant.
Chairman Scott recognized Mr. Walter Francois who repre-
sented the applicant, Mr. George Bestrom who represented
Dayton Development Company, and Mr. Bill Sheehy who
represented the contractor. An extension discussion
ensued concerning landscape materials for the south and
east perimeter areas; the curbing detail on the east
side of the project; and a proposed grease interceptor
indicated in the utility plan detail .
It was the concensus of the Commission and the applicant
that the south and east perimeter areas should contain
sod rather than the indicated pine bark mulch. It was
the concensus of the Commission and the applicant that
the east perimeter curbing includes not only curbing
of the restaurant parking lot, but also the westerly
edge of the joint parking area lot.
The Secretary commented on the matter of the proposed
1 ,500 gallon concrete grease interceptor indicated on
the submitted utility plans. He stated that at this
time the City Health Officer and the Director of Public
Works recommended the device not be included in the
site and building approval , subject to further review
and approval by those departments. He stated that the
Health Officer in particular, had concerns about future
maintenance of the device as well as the need for the
device,citing the lack of such installations in com-
parable restaurants in this area. Mr. Francois was
recognized and stated that the Howard Johnson Engineer-
ing Staff had been in contact with the City Health
Officer and would continue to review this utility
detail with him. He stated there was no objection to
excepting that particular device from the site and
building plan approval . The Secretary explained that
it was brought to the attention of the Commission
since its location at the rear of the building was
indicated on the site plan.
Relative to parking, the Secretary stated the restau-
rant had a deficiency of 71 spaces, based upon the
seating plan which indicated 237 seats and a proposed
maximum shift employment of 15 persons. He stated
that the Joint Parking Agreement approved under
Application No. 76046 must be filed as an encumbrance
on the Dayton Development Company property before
permits can be issued for this development.
Following further discussion, there was a motion by Recommend Approval of
Commissioner Horan seconded by Commissioner Foreman Application No. 77005
to recommend approval of Application No. 77005, (Howard Johnson Company)
submitted by the Howard Johnson Company, subject to-
the following conditions:
1 . Building plans are subject to approval by
the Building Official with respect to
applicable codes
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2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming
plans are subject to approval by the
City Engineer.
3. A Performance Agreement and supporting
financial guarantee (in amount to be
determined by the City Manager) shall
be submitted to assure completion for
approved site improvements.
4. The parking space deficiency shall be
resolved through an approved Joint
Parking Agreement, per Section 35-720,
with Dayton Development Company who
owns the adjacent land designated as
parking. The approved agreement shall
be filed as an encumbrance upon the
Dayton land prior to issuance of permits.
5. Any outside trash disposal facilities and
all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be
appropriately screened.
6. Approval is exclusive of the grease
Interceptor device shown on sheet No.
SP-2; it shall be subject to approval
of the City with respect to applicable
codes and utility policies.
7. The landscape plan contained on Sheet No
L-1 is hereby amended by the substitution
of sod for the pine bark mulch in the
south and east perimeter greenstrip and
the proposed curbing on the east side of
the project shall include not only the
curbing of the restaurant parking lot
but also the westerly edge of the joint '
parking area as it abuts the restaurant
site.
The motion passed unanimously.
Application No. 77006 The next item of business was consideration of
(Howard Johnson Company) Application No. 77006 submitted by Howard Johnson
Company. The item was introduced by the Secretary
who stated it also was tabled on January 27, 1977,
pending disposition of the previous application. He
stated the application proposes live entertainment in
the Ground Round Restaruant proposed on the site at
Shingle Creek Parkway and County Road 10. He stated
that live entertainment in eating establishments is
a special use in the C-2 district.
Chairman Scott recognized Mr. Francois and a brief
discussion ensued. Chairman Scott noted that the
required public hearing had been held on January 27
and none .of the noted property owners had been present.
Recommend Approval Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Commis-
of Application No. 77006 sioner Engdahl to recommend approval of Application No.
(Howard Johnson Company) 77006 submitted by Howard Johnson Company subject to
the following conditions:
1 . The permit is issued to the operator and is
not transferable.
2. The permit is subject to applicable codes,
ordinances and regulations and .violation
thereof may be grounds for revocation.
The motion passed unanimously. .
Commissioner Jacobson Arrives Commissioner Jacobson arrived at 8:10 p.m.
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The next item of business was consideration of Application No. 77001
Application No. 77001 submitted by Mr. Richard (Richard Rockstad)
Rockstad, relative to the property at 7000 and
7006 Brooklyn Boulevard (northeast corner of 70th
Avenue North) . The item was introduced by the
Secretary who presented slides and stated it had
been considered at the January 27, 1977 meeting
when a public hearing had been held and when the
item had been tabled and referred to the Northwest
Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment.
He stated it comprehends the rezoning, from R-5 to
C-1 , of two parcels which now contain a nonconforming
use single family dwelling.
He stated the Neighborhood Group has submitted a
written report and recommendation which was to
retain the zoning.
The Secretary explained that; as with any rezoning
proposal , there were a number of essential questions
which must be considered, including consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan; determination whether the
request represents 'tpot zoning," whether the proposed
land use represents the highest and best use for the
land; and, related to the Comprehensive Plan con-
sideration, whether the use is consistent with the
best interests of the community.
Regarding the Comprehensive Plan provisions, the
Secretary stated that the Plan speaks to this area as
a Planned Development District in the context that
there should be a common zoning for that area between
70th and Noble Avenues North along the east side of
Brooklyn Boulevard, and that development and particu-
larly zoning of the area should be considered on an
area versus individual lot basis. He said the plan
speaks to a broad spectrum of possible uses including
apartments, public and semi-public buildings, and
certain service-office commercial uses such as clinics,
professional offices and the like. He explained that
the 1968 Comprehensive Zoning designated the area as
R-5 (22 to 3 ,story apartments) .
The Secretary further commented that, if the Commission
determined C-1 Zoning to be appropriate for this area,
it was not mandatory that all the properties be rezoned
at this time, but rather a resolution to that effect
establishing the intent could be made and the present
application could be passed upon as being consistent
with the resolution. This would recognize that there
was not a current demand for development of other
properties in the area, but that the C-1 zoning was
appropriate.
He stated such a resolution of intent would also be of
value when the upcoming Comprehensive Plan review
focused on this area and a formal determination was
made as to the proper zoning criteria.
Relative to the "spot. zoning" consideration, 'he stated
that if the determination were made to designate this
Planned Development Area as C-1 , then the Rockstad
application would not necessarily be characterized as
"spot zoning."
He stated the Commission had by concensus, endorsed
the City Attorney's definition of "spot zoning" as
"a zoning decision which discriminates in favor of a
particular land owner and does not relate to a Com-
prehensive Zoning Plan or to accepted planning
principles."
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He stated that finally the matter of whether the
proposed zoning was representative of the highest and
best land use for the property and whether it repre-
sented the best interests of the community were part
of the determination that C-1 would be an appropriate
designation for this entire area.
An extensive discussion ensued as to the Comprehensive
Zoning process and in response to a question by Com-
missioner Horan the Secretary explained that it was
clearly the City's perogative and responsibility to
provide for Comprehensive Planning of the community
and subsequently to designate the appropriate zoning
districts throughout the City consistent with that
plan. He stated that part of the procedure in estab-
lishing the Comprehensive Plan priorities and sub-
sequent rezonings was- input from the affected property
owners.
Commissioner Foreman stated he was unable to support
the application based due to the stated opposition
of the neighboring property owners at the public
hearings; the recommendation of the Neighborhood Ad-
visory Group to retain the present R-5 zoning; and
the fact that the Commission was in the process of
reviewing draft guidelines for rezoning proposals
which had been requested by the City Council. He
stated he could support deferring this application,
with the applicant's consent; until the Commission
has further opportunity to review the Comprehensive
Plan and rezoning guidelines.
Chairman Scott stated that while she recognized that
- the uses of all the R-5 parcels, except for one, are
non-conforming uses, any new zoning should be of the
area basis and not of individual parcels. She stated
that there-was ample land elsewhere in the City zoned
C-1 which was yet to be developed as such, and that
any action in this particular area should be con-
sistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 'She stated that
further review was needed on an area wide basis as a
matter of amending the Comprehensive Plan and thus it
would be premature to approve the application. She
also commented that any recommendation to the Council
should be in the form of a resolution.
Commissioner Horan stated that Comprehensive Plan
concept, that this area should be reviewed from a
zoning perspective on an area basis, should be fol-
lowed and that rezoning of individual parcels should
be avoided. He stated that he could not support a
recommendation for approval at this time. Commissioner
Pierce agreed. He stated his concern with existing
C-1 land in the City which was not developed.
Commissioner Jacobson stated that at this time the
application represented "spot zoning" and that, until
further review of the Comprehensive Plan was completed,
she could not support it. Commissioner Engdahl agreed
that, regardless of the C- 1 possibilities for the
entire area, the application itself represented "spot
zoning." He also stated that the recommendation of
the Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Group was specific
and was based upon concerns of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Scott then recognized the applicant, Mr.
Richard Rockstad, who stated he was disturbed by the
Commission's apparent determination that R-5 zoning
was the highest and best land use. He stated he re-
called the City had considered this area flexible for
either office or apartment uses, and that in fact,
had determined on occasion they were compatible. He
noted office uses generally had daytime hours, versus
the around-the-clock activity of apartment complexes.
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He statad that he had-operated a nonconforming real
estate office from the dwelling for approximately
8 years and had moved his business elsewhere in the
expectation that eventually he would redevelop the .
entire property with an office building. He stated
that represented a better use of the property than
the present dwelling..
Mr. Rockstad suggested that the Commission consider
his application as a vehicle for the process of
evaluating the entire area. He noted that in his
judgment each of the other R-5 parcels containing
nonconforming uses was large enough to support small
but viable C-1 developments.
Chairman Scott also recognized Mrs. Hagen, 7015 Kyle
Avenue North, who reiterated her opposition to the
request as stated at the public hearing and stated
she would prefer to retain the R-5 zoning.
Further discussion ensued relative to the Comprehensive
Plan and the Secretary stated that the context of the
Plan's concern with area development must be placed
in a current perspective. He stated that it was un-
likely a single developer would be consolidating all
the parcels and proposing a unified development. He
stated while there was merit in the idea of having a
common zoning to assure a compatibility of uses, it
would not be mandatory that a single rezoning appli-
cation would be submitted for the entire area. He
suggested again that a basic issue was whether the
Commission agreed the entire area should be designated
C-1 and, if so, the present application could be con-
sidered a vehicle for supporting an intent to rezone
the area.
In further discussion, it was the consenus of the
Commission that a formal determination of whether C-1
zoning was the best use was premature, and that
further analysis of the Comprehensive Plan as well as
the draft guidelines for zoning applications should
be made.
Chairman Scott stated that it appeared there were
two alternatives before the Commission with regard
to the present application: (1 ) with the applicant's
consent, table the matter to allow adequate time to
review the Comprehensive Plan and related matters; or,
(2) draft a resolution recommending immediate dis-
position by the City Council . She then recognized
Mr. Rockstad who stated that he had made numerous
commitments and had planned an investment of a sub-
stantial amount of money in redevloping this property
on the assumption that it would be rezoned, and
therefore he would prefer that the matter be referred
to the City Council as soon as possible.
Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commis- Direct Preparation of
sioner Engdahl , to direct the Secretary to prepare Draft Resolution
a resolution recommending denial of Application No. Recommending Denial of
77001 .submitted by Richard Rockstad citing the Application No. 77001
following: (Richard Rockstad)
1 . The "spot zoning" characteristics of the
proposal .
2. The opposition of the neighboring property
owners as expressed at public hearing and
the lack of support of rezoning the area
to -C-1 .
3. The recommendation of the Neighborhood
Advisory Group to retain the present
zoning.
4. The inconsistency with the Comprehensive
Plan with respect to treatment of the
entire area rather than individual parcels.
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5. The consensus of the Commission that the de-
termination of whether the area should be R-5
or C-1 was premature at this time.
Motion was passed unanimously.
Recess The meeting recessed at 9:15 p.m. and resumed at 9:30
P.m.
Application No. 77011 The next item of business was consideration of Appli-
(Kenneth Bergstrom) cation No. 77011 submitted by Mr. Kenneth Bergstrom.
The item was introduced by the Secretary who presented
slides and stated the applicant proposed rezoning,
from C-2 to R-1 , of the approximate 8 acre vacant
parcel immediately east of the Humboldt Square Shop-
ping Center in the southeast quadrant of 69th and
Humboldt Avenue North. He stated this land and the
Humboldt Square Center property have been planned
since at least a 1961 Northeast Neighborhood Study, as
the central location of a neighborhood shopping center.
He stated this site was so designated because it is
in the center of the Northeast Neighborhood and that
one of the stated policies of the Comprehensive Plan
was "to provide a neighborhood shopping center for
each of the six residential neighborhoods, unless the
residents are adequately served by community or re-
gional shopping centers located nearby."
He also stated there have been numerous speculative
proposals to develop -all or parts of this property;
and most of the speculative proposals have advocated
the piecemeal type of development admonished by the
Comprehensive Plan which encouraged an integrated
type of commercial center. He stated the net result
over the years was the Humboldt Square Center which,
since its construction approximately four years ago,
has yet to realize a full occupancy.
The Secretary stated the Commission should consider
that a zoning less than C-2 but higher than R-1
might be appropriate for at least portions of this
property, such as an R-3 or R-4 designation in the
westerly portion to serve as an intermediate land use
between the shopping center and the single family
homes.
The Secretary commented that a stated goal of the
Comprehensive Plan was "to make single family. detached
housing the predominant character of the Northeast'
Neighborhood." He stated a March, 1976 land use in-
ventory of the City indicates single family detached
dwellings comprise approximately 48.5% of the total
number of dwellings in the Northeast Neighborhood.
He stated that townhouses and multi-family dwellings
together comprised approximately 51 .4% of the total
number of dwellings. He said the parcel if rezoned
R-1 , could be subdivided into approximately 22 single
family dwelling units, thus increasing the number of
single family detached homes in the neighborhood by
about 1%.
Chairman Scott recognized Mr. Murray, who represented
the applicant, and stated the applicant felt R-1
represented the best use of the land, and that it was
apparent commercial development was not feasible. He
stated the applicant had owned the property for
several years and had observed numerous attempts to
develop the property commercially.
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Chairman Scott then announced that a public hearing Public Hearing
had been scheduled and that approximately 46 neigh-
boring property owners within 350 feet of the property
had been notified. She recognized 4 neighboring
property owners: residents of 6733, 6813, 6807 and
6825 Emerson Avenue North, who stated they were in
favor of the proposed rezoning. Chairman Scott noted
that no other property owners were present or desired
to be heard.
Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Commissioner Close Public Hearing
Horan to close the public hearing.
Chairman Scott stated it seemed there were three basic
issues: t-tether the existing C-2 zoning for purposes
of reserving an area for a neighborhood shopping
facility was desirable; whether the proposed R-1 zoning
in whole or in part was the highest and best use of the
property; and if it were determined that R-1 , in whole
or in part, was the highest and best use, what type of
buffering should be provided against the existing C-2
use.
Commissioner Horan inquired as to possible screening
devices that could be used for buffering.. The Secret-
ary responded that a variety of things -such as berming,
fencing or walls, or a combination thereof were pos-
sible. He stated that specific buffering devices
would be most appropriately considered when and if the
property were subdivided for a residential development.
Commissioner Foreman inquired as to the price range
of the proposed homes in the area. Mr. Murray re-
sponded onded stating that the concept was to provide large
lots so that homes comparable to those in the vicinity
could be built.
Following further discussion Chairman Scott explained
that it was established Commission policy to refer re-
zoning matters to the neighborhood group for review and
comment.
Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commissioner Table Application No.
Jacobson to table Application No. 77011 and refer the 77011 and Refer to
matter to the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group Northeast Neighborhood
for review and comment. Motion passed unanimously._ Advisory Group
The next item of business was consideration of Appli- Application No. 77007
cation No. 77007 submitted by Mr. Twig Leininger for (Twig Leininger for
Midwest Recreational Sales and Service- The item was Midwest Recreational
introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant Sales, Inc.)
proposes a recreation center in the Humboldt Square
Shopping Center, 69th and Humboldt Avenue North. He
explained that recreation centers are comprehended by
the ordinance as special uses in the C-2 zoning district. '
The Secretary reviewed letters which had been submitted
by the applicant explaining the nature of the operation
and the management policies. He also reviewed a field
investigation of the applicant's present operation in
Hopkins and a report from the Police Department re-
garding observations of the Hopkins Police. He also
stated that the applicant had submitted a letter from
Mr. Clarence Lowe, president of Cal Corporation, which
owns the Humboldt Square Shopping Center indicating
that a tentative lease agreement, subject to certain
conditions, had been reached.
The Secretary stated that the basic issue, as with.
previous similar applications, was the nature and
adequacy of the management, and particularly with
respect -to this location, where a previous similar
operation had been unsatisfactory.
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Chairman Scott recognized Mr. Twig Leininger who
stated the center was intended to be a family fun
center and while it tended to mainly attract young
people, it was also intended to cater to families.
He reviewed his employment policy which he explained
included a thorough screening of the applicants. He
also stated that he owned all of his equipment--the
advantage being that- a substantial portion -of the
profits could be directed to hiring qualified help.
He emphasized the management policies against loiter-
ing, no smoking by patrons below the legal age, and
the rigid enforcement of curfew hours and other house
rules noted in his letters.
He stated his hours of operation were noon to midnight,
year around, with the exception of Christmas Eve and
New Year's Eve, when the establishment would close at
6:00 p.m. Chairman Scott inquired as to provisions
for fo.od or drink on the premises. Mr. Leininger
stated canned drinks, candy and hot dogs would be
available. Relative to beverages, he stated no bev-
erages were allowed to leave the premises and return,
and none were allowed in the premises from the outside.
The applicant also stated he had discussed the oper-
ation with Deputy Chief of Police, and he proposed
as in Hopkins, to have a working relationship with the
police. Chairman Scott inquired as to provision for
bicycle parkings. The applicant stated that he would
require as a condition of his lease, that a certain
portion of the parking stalls in front of the estab-
lishment be made availabe for the installation of
bicycle racks.
Commissioner Engdahl inquired as to the maximum number
of people in the premises at any given time and the
applicant responded that the number of people varies,
but that there are generally peak hours from 7:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. , and on Friday evenings. He stated
there could be as many as 50 to 75 people, depending
on the number of machines and equipment available.
He stated there was generally a high turnover and
the average number of customers at any given time
was 25 to 40 persons.
The applicant also stated that part of their normal
operating policy was a patrolling of the exterior
areas, both to discourage loitering as well as to
assure a clean environment by disposing of litter.
Commissioner Horan inquired as to music or sound
systems which might be installed and the applicant
responded that there would be background music as
well as a juke-box which could be played by patrons.
He stated that the noise level was strictly controlled.
Further discussion ensued as to the experience with
previous operations and the applicant stated he was
aware of the community's concerns and that he had
observed poor management in other operations around
the Twin Cities, most of which had failed event-
ually because of the lack of management.
He stated that his -interests were to run a profitable
business and to provide a community asset for young
people and families, and any activities which were
not consistent with those goals would be dealt with
swiftly and effectively.
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Chairman Scott noted that a public hearing had been Public Hearing
scheduled and that property owners within 150 feet
had been notified as well as tenants within the Humboldt
Square Center. He then recognized Mr. Tony Dorff,
operator of a barber shop in the center; Mr. Brad
Rothnem, operator of the Pizza Factory tenant space;
Mr. Gus Cambanes, operator of the Photography Place
tenant space; and Mr. Tim Boyle, 6813 Emerson Avenue
North. Each expressed their concerns as to the prob-
lems which had been experienced with the previous
operation and with their concern generally as to the
numbers of young people which would be attracted to
such facilities. They stated their concerns that
customers and potential customers would be discouraged
from shopping in the center because of problems related
to the proposed game room. Examples were cited of
the problems of the previous operation and concerns _as
to the external effect such an operation could have on
the entire area. It was commented that despite the
attentions of the applicant and the apparent sound
management policies, the provision for such a facility
in the shopping center could have a detrimental effect
becaused of the public's perception of that type of
facility.
Chairman Scott recognized the applicant who responded
that as a businessman, both in the retail trade as
well as the recreation center business, he°could
understand their concern, and that he had seen the
problems to which the tenants referred. He stated
that he felt their experience in Hopkins was evidence
they
cou ld deal with the potential problems and stated
they were entitled to the opportunity to establish a
comparable operation in Brooklyn Center. He invited
the tenants to observe the Hopkins operation and noted
that their management policies have resulted in a lack
of a need to regularly call the police. He stated
that by establishing strict house rules and clear and
fair discipline at the outset, he found that the
operation was quite successful .
Chairman Scott also recognized Mr. Frank Adler, who
is a resident on Emerson Avenue behind the shopping
center, and who stated he was an employee of the
municipal liquor store. He stated that one problem
with the previous operation had been that older young-
sters acquiring alcoholic beverages for younger persons
who consumed the product in and about the recreation
center.
Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Commissioner Close Public Hearing
Horan to close the public hearing. The motion passed
unanimously.
Chairman Scott stated that the letter and investigative
reports in the file as well as the information sub-
mitted by the applicant, indicated that the proposed
operation seemed to be well founded and that the
existing operation in Hopkins seemed to be well
managed.
During further discussion, the Secretary commented
that special uses recognized by the ordinance were
in effect, permitted uses subject to special consider-
ation and special conditions. He reviewed the
ordinance standards for special use permits and
stated that unless it was clearly found the proposed
use was inconsistent with those standards, the pro
posed use should be approved subject to the conditions
deemed appropriate for proper control .
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Recommend Approval Following further discussion there was a motion
of Application No. 77007 by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner
(Twig Leininger) Pierce to recommend approval of Application No.
77007 submitted by Twig Leininger for Midwest
Recreational Sales and Service, Inc. , subject to
the following conditions:
1 . Special use permit is issued to the applicant
as operator, and is non-transferable.
2. The use is subject to all applicable
ordinances and. regulations including special
licensing requirements and violation thereof
shall be grounds for revocation of the permit. .
3. House rules and hours of local curfew regulatior:
shall be clearly posted in the establishment
and rigorously enforced.
4. Provisions shall be made for bicycle parking
racks located in a manner approved by the
Planning and Inspection Department.
5. The special use permit shall be subject to
review on an annual basis, and a police
report as to the nature of the operation
and any attendant problems after the first
month, second month, and the sixth month
of operation shall be submitted for City
Council review.
6. The applicant shall assure that the outside
areas are maintained free of debris and
litter generated by patrons of the center.
In further discussion, Commissioner Horan stated the
applicant has presented a good track record with the
existing operation and had proposed a sound operating
philosophy. Commissioner Engdahi agreed stating
that the key was effective implementation of the
proposed house rules and management policies. Further
discussion ensued as to the feasibility of estab-
lishing a minimum age of on-site management personnel ,
other than that proposed by the applicant (19 years) ,
and it was determined that the success of the operation
would be evident not so much from the age of the oper-
ators as the effectiveness of the personnel in properly
managing the operation.
Chairman Scott called for a vote. The motion passed
unanimously.
Application No. 77010 The next item of busines was consideration of Appli-
(Ms. Jean Schmitt) cation No. 77010 submitted by Ms. Jean Schmidt, 6200
Brooklyn Boulevard. The item was introduced by the
Secretary, who presented slides and stated the appli-
cant proposed a single-operator beauty shop as a
special home occupation at her residence. He stated
the property is zoned R-1 . He also explained there
had been a permit authorized for this premises under
Application No. 65045 and that under the conditions
of that permit, it had expired in 1971 .
Chairman Scott recognized the applicant and a brief
discussion ensued. The applicant stated that she
did work by appointment only and only took two
customers at a time. She stated there was provision
on the premises for parking and that her proposed
hours of operation would be Monday through Saturday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Chairman Scott noted that a public hearing had been Public Hearing
scheduled and that none of the notified property
owners were present.
Motion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Com- Close Public Hearing
missioner Pierce to close the public hearing. The
motion passed 'unanimously.
Following further discussion, there was a motion Recommend Approval
by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner of Application No.
Foreman to recommend approval of Application No. 77010
77010 submitted by Ms. Jean Schmitt, 6200 Brooklyn (Ms. Jean Schmitt)
Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as
operator and is not transferable.
2. The permit is subject to all applicable
codes, ordinances and regulations, and
violation thereof shall be grounds for
revocation.
3. A copy fo the current State Operator's
License shall be kept on file in the
city.
4. The hours of operation shall be Monday
through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,
Motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was consideration of Application No. 77012
Application No. 77012 submitted by First Wisconsin (First Wisconsin
Mortgage Company. The item was introduced by the Mortgage Company)
Secretary who stated the proposal comprehends the
Shores Townhouse project, north of County Road 10,
westerly of June Avenue North. He stated a final
plat for this area had been approved on October
15, 1973, for the original owner-developer, Farr
Development Corporation (Application No. 73030) ,
He stated that plat was never filed and that this
applicant acquired and proposes to market the units
as condominium/townhouses this year.
The Secretary reviewed the proposed plat and Chairman
Scott recognized Mr. Bill Casper, representing First
Wisconsin Mortgage Company. A brief discussion
ensued.
The Secretary stated the applicant submitted a
proposed homeowner association agreement and that
a copy had been forwarded to the City Attorney
for review and comment.
Chairman Scott noted that notice of public hearing Public Hearing
had been published in the legal newspaper and that
no one was present to speak for or against the
application.
Following further discussion, there was a motion by Recommend Approval
Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commissioner Application No. 77012
Jacobson to recommend approval of Application No. (First Wisconsin
77012 submitted by First Wisconsin Mortgage Company Mortgage Company)
subject to the following 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.
3. The Homeowner's Association Agreement and
By-Laws shall be subject to review by the
City Attorney.
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4. The ownership, management and maintenance
of all outside common areas and common
facilities, including roadways, utilities,
and street lighting, shall be under the
jurisdiction of one Homeowner's Association.
5. The Homeowner's Association Agreement and
By-Laws shall include:
a. Provision for the City to provide
maintenance and revitalization of
roadways, utilities, and other
common use facilities in the event
the City Council deems such mainten-
ance and revitalization necessary.
The cost of such expenses that might
be incurred shall be assessed to the
property owners; and
b. Provision for water and sewer main
and fire hydrant maintenance and
inspection agreements pursuant to
Section 35-410 .(5) of the City
Ordinances.
The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Engdahl , seconded by Commis-
sioner Jacobson to adjourn the meeting. The motion
passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting
adjourned at 11 :50 p.m.
Chairman
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