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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 02-15 PCP pLAtMNG COMISSION AGENDA STINT MEETING February 15, 1973 1. call to Order . 2. Roll Call 3 ary le 1973 �,RpEqval of vjinutes- Febru 4, C'hairmanOs Explanaticn.- The Planning commission is an advisory body. one of the Com- mission*s functions is to hold Public Hearings. in the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions on these mktters. • 5, Richard Johnson Special Use Permit 73001 I �Continuat-i.on of FebruarY 1st hearing; t .d:Y a. proposed wtodification of Chaoter .34 -Signs) b. Fremay Zone Concept c. Fuel Storage Y-n industrial Districts d. Standards for Car Wash operations e. Land Vqe p014_U CieS in Southwest Neighborhood 7 . continued Review of comprehensive Plan �p'--ase bring work copies) S. Discussion Items a. Neighborhood (4roups b,, Upcoming Brooklyn Park hearing on zoning 9. other Business•,: • 10. Adjourpwient: t +M TO Manning Commission Members FROM. Blair Tremere SLTBJECTa Planning Commission Application Noo 73001 DATE a February 12, 1973 At the February 1, 1973 meeting, extensive testimony was taken from Mr. Riohard Johnson regarding the nature of the vacuum cleaner service he was proposing as a special use for the residence at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard. Among other things, the applicant commented as to the "very limited" activity which would be realized, and he cited to an example, the business he pursued from his present residence at 6336 Scott Avenue Igorth. He also noted that there was "a lack of a vacuum Cleaner repair service" at this time in the City of Brooklyn Center. • Of prime concern to the staff and the Commission was the applicant's proposal to have a certain amount of retail sales incorporated with the repair service. The applicant noted that a limited amount of accessories, such as paper bags and hoses would be available for repair service customers, in this regard, the Commission inquired as to the possibility of sales of vacuum cleaners, particularly used or recondiei.oned machines. The applicant's response was that while this was a distinct , possibility for such a service, it was not the prime activity. Relative to his current business, he explained that vacuum cleaners were demodstrated on the customer's premises and were not sold at retail from his home. Since the Planning Commission meeting, the attached flier has been brought to our attention. it has been displayed in several apart- ment buildings throughout the City, and the advertisement appears to speak quite vividly to those very issues which were analyzed at the Commission hearing. The applicant was notified that further consideration of the matter was being recommended, cue to the information displayed on the flier. A conversation %,jas held with the applicant last weeks Page 2 planning Commission Application No. 73001 i He was asked to explain the content of the advertisement, which seomed to be contradictory to the situation described by the applicant during his testimony. His response was that the flier had been placed in various locations throughout the City in January of this year so to generate a response for such a service, and thus aid in determining the feasibility of the applicant's proposal.. He emphasized that the significant words oft the flier were "Vacuum Repair; Free Pickup And Delivery; Guaranteed Repair All Makes of Vacuum Cleaners". He was asked to explain the remainder of the message which very succinctly refers to retail sales of various brands of rebuilt vacuum cleaners and accessories Basicallyo the applicant's re- sponse was that the activity was "very limited" . He was also asked again whether this type of retail activity would be promoted at the Brooklyn Boulevard residence. The re- sponse was again that it was a "very limited" activity and would not be promoted per se, but was entirely possible. • The 3 x 5 curd which appears at the bottom of the photostatic copy attached, was also found in several apartment complexes in the City, and the applicant's explanation of that advertisement was essentially the saute as noted Abovet that it was an attempt to "feel out the public" as to the desirability of such a service. it is noteworthy that the 3 x 5 card makes no reference to a tie ice however, but rather to the sale of vacuum cleaners. The telephone number in- dicated is that of the applicant. The applicant has been notified of the meeting and it is expected that he will be present. The staff position remains essentially the same, that is a very serious concerts £or the possible expansion of retail uses in the residential districts, regardleaft of geographic location. The subject advertisements are submitted for review primarily as they relate to the testimony given by the applicant at the February Ist meeting. The issue of what type or degree of retail activity may be occurring at the applicant's residence will be investigated and handled as an administrative matter.