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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 01-18 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROO:KVVN CFNiER Iti THE COUN'TI' OF F—EN1t?73PIN AND STATE OF MIIRgv-SOTA STUDY SESSION JANJARY 18, 1973 CITY HALL • Call to order The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman Robert Jensen at 8:00 P.M. Roll Call, Chairman Jensen, Commissioners Boqucki, Scott, Foreman, and Engdahl. Also Pre- sent were Director of Public Works James Merila and Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere. Oath of Office Following the administration of the oath of office to Commissioners Jensen, Foreman, and Scott by the Secretary, there was a motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded 11y, Commissioner Scott Elect Chairman to designate Robert Jensen as Chairman of the Commission . The motion passed unanimously. Auurove Minutes Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded 1-4-73 by Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1973 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Application Following the Chairman's explanation, No. 72070 the Secretary introduced Planning Com- mission Application No. 72070. He stated that the item had been tabled at the January 4th meeting to permit the appli- cant the opportunity to prepare and sub- mit complete plans. He noted that the applicant had revised the initial plans to include a listing of proposed land- scaping and the installation of B-612 type curbing around the driving and park- ing areas including the inside curb of the driveway leading to the car wash bay. The Secretary reiterated the concern that the applicant complete the site im- provements at the subject station as well as the site improvements stipulated as conditions of approval for the special use permit allowing a car wash operation ! at the 66th and Lyndale Avenues North station. He noted that the applicant had been granted an extension to June 1, 1973 for the completion of those site improvements. Chairman Jensen stated that his prime concern was with the assurance that the designated site improvements be completed -1- 1-18-73 and he stated that perhaps the stipula- tion could be made prohibiting the acting operation of the car wash facility until the site improvements were completed. He stated that this would allow the applicant to install the machinery and equipment but would defer the actual operation. He then recognized Mr. Mundorff a repre- sentative of the applicant who stated that the applicant was interested in commencing operations as soon as the equipment was installed. He stated further that because of the winter season, site improvement construction would not be feasible until sometime after the in- stallation of the car wash. An extensive discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Commission that since the applicant had been given a June 1, 1973 deadline for the completion of site improvements at both stations, the present request for a special use permit could be approved upon receipt of a letter from the applicant specifying the completion of all site improvements as soon as weather permits, and in no case later than June 1, 1973. Said letter would also acknowledge that non- compliance with the conditions of the special use permit would result in a re- view of not only the special use permits but the operating licenses for the . station as well. Mr. Mundorff indicated that such a communication would be sub- mitted to the City, and he noted the in- tent of the applicant to complete all site improvements at both stations as soon as weather permits. Application No. 72070 Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded Recommend Approval by Commissioner Scott to recommend approval of Application No. 72070 sub- mitted by Shell Oil Company subject to the following conditions; 1. prior to City Council considera- tion of the application, a letter will be submitted by the applicant specifying the completion of ap- proved site improvements no later than June 1, 1973, and acknowledg- ing that noncompliance will result in immediate review of all permits and operating licenses; 2. The permit is issued subject to the improvements noted on the approved plans exclusive of all signery; -2- 1-18-73 3. All sod which is damaged or re- Toved during the site construc- tion shall be replaced. ^he mot'-on passed unaninously. .Discussion of The next item of business was consiaera -• De';elopmeat tion and discussion o,k a residential Proposea by development proposed .by Mr. Marvin Gordon. Marvin cordon The Secretary ekplained that Mr. Gordon had requested an informal hearing with the Commission *regarding development POssa.Dilit.ies of the barcel dying' so-14h01rly of FA3 S-4 at :Eee and Noble Avenues North. He noted that applica- tions for rezoning o is the property to rt-: and site and building plans for a town house develcpment had been denied by the City Council on February 28, 1972. He stated that Mr. Gordon hail subsequent- ly discussed with t1he staff;, a proposal comprehending 12 single-farLily units which wauld Le a;:tac%ad in a townhouse fashion wit-111 the ??.te developed at the R-1 density. The ,Director of Public Works reviewed _memorandum directed to the Commission date4 January 27, 1972, regarding the feasibility of developing the subject property into residential lots. ire commented that in terms of the ordinance provisions for such develop- ment, i.e. single family detached tiwell- ings, certain yard setback variances would be necessary. Chaizinan Jensen inquired as to the set- back variances that would be required for the now proposed cluster development and the Director of Public Works re- sponded that it appeared a side yard set- back variance would be required. An extensive discussion ensued and Commissioner Bogucki reiterated his con- cern that the subject property was not suitable for residential development due to its proximity to the freeway. He stated that he was also concerned about the precedent which would be set in per- mitting the construction of attached dwellings upon land zoned R-1. Commissioner Foreman stated that it was doubtful such dwellings were even per- mitted in the R-1 district. He noted the memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the development of the parcel with single family de- tached homes, and stated the basic issue appeared to be whether the substantial setback variances should be allowed. Commissioner Foreman also stated that considering installation of new council- men, and the realization of revenue -3- 1-It=73~ sharing funds, the matter should be re- submitted to the Park and Recreation Commission and ultimately, the Council., for review in terms of possible acquisi- tion of the subject property for park purposes. Commissioner Bogucki stated that he felt acquisition by t-he City was the only solution to the proper use of this land in that it was undesirable for residen- tial development, there was a need for proper buffering from the freeway as part of the long range planning for the City and there was the possibility of expansion of the freeway. The Secretary commented that the earlier proposal for acquiring the land had been reviewed by the staff, the Park and Re- creation Commission, and informally by the City Council. He stated that as a matter of policy and for basic financial reasons, the City was not at this time interested in acquiring the land for park or other purposes. He also com- mented that acquisition by the City of such remnant-like parcels, particularly those which were buildable, would estab- lish a precedent of questionable merit. Chairman Jensen stated that such land acquisition would be a policy matter for the Council to determine. He stated that the present issue was whether the Com- mission felt the proposed cluster develop- ment at R-1 density was feasible. He then recognized Mr. Gordon who com- mented that substantial efforts would be made to buffer the development from the freeway and develop the site-in such a way that it would serve as a buffer. He stated this could be accomplished through the development of earth berms, the in- stallation of a heavy growth of trees, and through the actual design of the units themselves. He noted that the units would include such features as central airconditioning and substantial soundproofing construction materials . lie stated that the proposed design which was similar to a 2-story house was more flex- ible than a straight row house concept. Chairman Jensen stated one of his prime concerns was with the precedent of per- mitting attached dwellings on R-1 land, • and with the possible ramifications upon the neighborhood. The Secretary read from the report dated January 5, 1972 submitted by the West Central Neighbor- hood Advisory Group at the time of the rezoning hearing, and noted the state- ment that "a type of multiple-dwelling arrangement is feasible for the property provided a buffer of trees and bushes -4- 1-18-73 i were included between the homes and the new units Consensus Following further discussion, Chairman Determined Jensen polled the Commissioners and determined that it was the consensus of the Commission that the development of the subject parcel with attached dwell- ings at the R-1 density, as proposed, was not feasible. Chairman Jensen then • noted the time and effort devoted by the applicant to develop the subject proper- ty and stated that if Mr. Gordon desired a formal hearing and determination of ' the proposal, he could submit an applica- tion for site and building plan approval based upon the suggested design at the R-1 density. The Secretary commented that the applicant had never formally had a decision on a site and building plan proposal in that the earlier one had been contigent upon rezoning. Mr. Gordon indicated that he would take the comments of the Commission into con- sideration. and would probably initiate a request for site and building plan approval. Recess The meeting recessed at 9:40 P.M. and resumed at 10:00 P.M. Proposed The next item of business was considera- modification of tion of proposed modifications of the Sign Ordinance City Sign Ordinance. The Secretary com- mented that a Subcommittee chaired by Commissioner Bogucki had been appointed at the January 4th meeting and had met twice since then to consider the pro- rosed changes. Commissioner Bogucki in- troduced the report of the Subcommittee in the form of recommended ordinance changes which were endorsed by a con- sensus of the Subcommittee (except for Commissioner Gross who is not present) . Chairman Jensen then asked the Secretary to review the text of the proposed amend- ment to the Sign Ordinance. An extensive discussion ensued relative to signery consensus Developed for multi-story office buildings and it on Multi-story Office was the consensus of the Commission that Building Signery only wall or projecting signs identify- ing the building should be permitted on multi-story office buildings regardless of the district in which they are located. • Consensus Developed P Further discussion ensued regarding on Signery for Retail signery for retail uses located in office Uses in multi-story structures which were located in the C-2 Office Buildings zone. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to allow for a limited amount of wall or projecting signery for retail uses located on the ground floor of multi-story office buildings in the C-2 district. '5' 1-18-73