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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 05-12 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 MAY 12 , 1977 CITY HALL Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Cecilia Scott. Roll Call: Chairman Scott, Commissioners Engdahl, Foreman, and Horan. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere and Inspection Aid Laurie Thompson. Approve Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by 4-28-77 Commissioner Engdahl to approve the minutes of the April 28, 1977 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Public Hearing on Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item Proposed Comprehensive of business was the scheduled public hearing on a Plan Amendment proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan relative to commercial land use in the vicinity of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the matter was related to Application No. 77011 which proposed rezoning, from C-2 to R-1 ; of the approximate eight acres east of Humboldt Square Shopping Center and south of 69th Avenue North. He stated the Commission had ordered the public hearing at the April 14 meeting, and that notice of the hearing had been published according to the requirements of Section 35-202 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Secretary also reviewed a draft resolution recom- mending the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the City Council and citing the findings of the Commission. An extensive discussion ensued regarding the finding that there is substantial vacant commercial land else- where in the Northeast Neighborhood is not critical of the Comprehensive Plan, but rather is a statement of fact that a certain amount of commercial land had yet to be developed. Close Hearing Chairman Scott noted that no one was present to speak for or against the matter. Motion by Commissioner Foreman, seconded by Commissioner Engdahl to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Jacobson Arrives Commissioner Jacobson arrived at 8:25 p.m. During further discussion Chairman Scott stated that reference should be made to these findings when the Commission proceeds with overall Comprehensive Plan review and revision in the coming year. The Secretary then reviewed the specific items in the resolution. -1- 5-12-77 Member Robert Foreman introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 77-2 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO . 66-29S (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL ZONED LAND IN SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69TH AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Patrick Horan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cecilia Scott, Robert Foreman, Gilbert Engdahl, Debra Jacobson, and Patrick Horan; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The next item of business was consideration of Application No. 77011 Application No. 77011 submitted by Kenneth Bergstrom. (Kenneth Bergstrom) The Secretary stated the item had been considered at the March 10 , 1 977 and April 14 , 1977 meetings . ' He stated that the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group had reviewed the matter and had recommended approval of the rezoning. He briefly reviewed the application which proposes rezoning, from C-2 to R-1 , of the approximate eight acre parcel easterly of the Humboldt Square Shopping Center. Chairman Scott noted that no one was present to speak for or against the application. The Secretary briefly reviewed a draft resolution which recommended approval of the application to the City . Council. A brief discussion ensued as to the findings of this resolution and it was the consensus that the resolution should make reference to the just adopted Resolution No. 77-2 . Member Robert Foreman introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 77-3 RESOLUTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION NO. 77011 SUBMITTED BY MR. KENNETH BERGSTROM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gilbert Engdahl, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cecilia Scott, Gilbert Engdahl, Patrick Horan, Robert Foreman, and Debra Jacobson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The next item of business was review of Application No. Application No. 77014 77014 submitted by Microtronics , Inc. The Secretary (Microtronics) stated the matter had been reviewed at the April 14, 1977 meeting and involved a proposed special use of the former Kennedy-Cohen building at 2400 Freeway Boulevard. He stated the matter had been tabled at that meeting since no representative of the applicant was present and that information had been received that the applicant might not in fact proceed with the request. 5-12--77 -2- He stated that since that time it had been determined the applicant would not be occupying the premises since it had been sold to another party . The Secretary stated he had not heard from the applicant since the last meeting and that a letter had been sent to the- applicant stating the application would be considered withdrawn unless the City was otherwise notified. He stated no response had been received. Acknowledge Withdrawal Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by of Application No. 77014 Commissioner Horan to acknowledge the withdrawal of (Microtronics, Inc.) Application No. 77014 submitted by Microtronics, Inc. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business: The Secretary then reviewed a number of pending items and stated several public hearings had been scheduled for the May 26 meeting. A brief discussion ensued as to whether an additional meeting on June 2 would also be in order so that if it were necessary to split the agenda because of the number of items action could be taken prior to the first Council meeting in June. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Commissioner Jacobson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Chairman -3- 5-12-77