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.