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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-2 PCRMember Robert Foreman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 77-2 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 66-295 (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL ZONED LAND IN SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69TH AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES NORTH WHEREAS, the Council on November 7, 1966 adopted Resolution No. 66-295, establishing the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan, A Guide for Community Development; and WHEREAS, the Plan (at page 31) recommends, as a Goal for Commercial Development, that there be provided a centrally located neighborhood shopping center in each of the six residential neighborhoods, unless the residents are adequately served by community or regional shopping centers located nearby; and WHEREAS, the Plan (at pages 47 and 49) refers to and recommends the designation of land in the southeast quadrant of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North as the location of such a shopping center for the Northeast Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Plan (at page 48) recommends that single family detached housing be the predominant character of the Northeast Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Commission has considered the above Plan recommendations on March 10, 1977, April 14, 1977, and May 12, 1977, in conjunction with Application No. 77011, submitted by the owner of the remaining vacant land at the above location, requesting rezoning from C-2 (General Commerce) to R-1 (Single Family Residential); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35-202 of the City Ordinances, the Commission held a duly called public hearing on May 12, 1977 to consider the amendment of the Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Planning Advisory Commission to recommend to the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 35-202 of the City Ordinances, that Council Resolution No. 66-295 (Comprehensive Plan) be amended to provide for the development of single family housing on the remaining developable land in the southeast quadrant of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North, based upon the following findings: 1 . The Northeast Neighborhood is adequately served by shopping facilities both within and near the neighborhood. 2. The Comprehensive Plan designation of this area for future development as a neighborhood shopping center has been satisfied with the existing retail center. RESOLUTION NO. 77-2 3. There is substantial vacant commercial land elsewhere in the Northeast Neighborhood. 4. The owner has initiated a rezoning, from C-2 (General Commerce) to R-1 (Single Family Residential), of the approximate eight acre parcel described as Lot 2, Block 1 , Hi Crest Square Addition. 5. The proposed use represents a reasonable use of the land and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan development goal for the Northeast Neighborhood. May 12, 1977 Date Chairman 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.