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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 03-07 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CEN'T'ER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL MARCH 7 , 1974 Call to order.- The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Carl Gross . Roll Call: Chairman Gross , Commissioners Engdahl, Grosshans, Foreman, Scott, and Horan. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by 2-21-74 Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1974 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Chairman Gross, Commissioners Grosshans , Foreman, Scott, and Horan. Not voting: Commissioner Engdahl who explained he was not present at the February 21st meeting. The motion passed. Commissioner Pierce arrived at 8:05 p.m. Application No. '74010 The first item of business was consideration (Federal L :Ember Co .) of Planning Commission Application No. 74010 submitted by Federal Lumber Company, 4810 Lilac Drive. The item was introduced by the Secretary who explained that on April 10, 1972, the City Council approved plans for an open work area shelter (Application. No. 72019) , 42 x 60 feet. He stated that it was to be an addition to an existing truss shop, but that for a variety of reasons the structure has not been bailt. He stated the present applica- tion was a reaffirmation of that proposal. He stated that a modification had been made in the size of the structure, which would be approximately 30 x 100 feet, and would be open with steel columns and a steel roof. He stated that it would be an extension of the existing truss shop and would be used to house precision saws for cutting dimensioned lumber used in making wood roof trusses . An extensive discussion ensued relative to the disposal of sawdust and other byproducts as well as the noise generated by such a use. Chair,�.an Gross recognized Mr. Richard Siegel w"lo represented the applicant and who explained that the sawdust would be gathered in a contaa_r,er as the 'a;�od was cat. Relative to 1 3/7/74 noise which might be generated by the saws, the Secretary described the nature of the sur- rounding property noting that the subject site was generally bounded by Trunk Highway 100, the Soo-Line Railroad tracks, and other I-2 district type uses . A brief discussion ensued regarding the pro- posed building plans and Commissioners Horan and Grosshans inquired as to the design of the structure and the nature of the foundation. Commissioner Foreman inquired as to the proximity of the nearest fire hydrant and the Director of Public Works indicated that an on-site fire hydrant was located approximately 200-feet from the subject building. Mr. Merila also noted a number of operating procedures pursued by the applicant as to fire safety and the Secretary noted that the appli-- cant had installed automatic heat and smoke detection devices in the structures on the site. Action Recommending Following further discussion there was a motion Approval of Application by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Commissioner No. 74010 Horan to recommend approval of Planning Com-- (Federal Lumber Co.) mission Application No. 74010 submitted by Federal Luipber Co. recognizing the action on Application No. 72019 and subject to the follow- ing conditions; 1. The structure will never be enclosed with walls . 2 . The structure will be equipped with appropriate fire extinguishing equipment as approved by the fire ma}shail. The motion passed unanimously. Application No. 74011 The next ite,i of business was Planning Com- (Allan Johnson) mission Application No. 74011 submitted by Mr. Allan Johnson. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks a special use p ,armit for a U-Haul Trailer rental operation at the Shell Oil Station, 6545 Lyr.:lale Avenue North. He commented that there had been such an operation at. thi-s station until a cc,..�r le of years acrd whe., a car was:7er service was initiated. He stated that tie site plan had been analyzed in terms o its ability to support the ordinance required parking for the primary use, and that spaces remained for up to seven trailers and two trucks . The Secretary also noted that the site had been substantially upgraded u1nder the terms of the previous special use permit for the car washer operation. -2- 3/7/74 During the review of the site plan, the Secretary noted that some outside exposed storage had been observed on the station site and that in accordance with the ordinance requirements , the outside storage must be eliminated or contained within an approved enclosure. An extensive discussion ensued. Chairman Gross recognized the applicant who described the intended trailer operatign and commented relative to the outside storage. He stated it consisted mainly of used tires which were placed upon racks until they could be picked up. The Secretary commented that this was a situation common to .most service stations and suggested that an enclosure similar to that used to screen the trash container be provided. Chairman Gross noted that a public hearing had been scheduled and he waived the reading the names of notified property owners since none was present. Action Closing Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Public Hearing Commissioner Scott to close the public (nearing. The motion passed unanimously. In further discussion Chairman. Cross asked the applicant what his parking experience was, and Mr. Johnson responded that based upon approx- imately one and one-half years experience, about one-half of the available parking was actually used. A brief discussion ensued. Action Recommending Motion by Commissioner Scott seconded by Approval of Applica- Co:a`nissioner ,Engdahl to recommend approval of tion No. 74011 Planning Cormission Application No. 74011 sub- (Allan Johnson) mitted by Mr. Allan Johnson subject to the following conditions ; 1. All parking stalls indicated on the ap-- proved plans shall be striped on the lot prior to the issuance of a permit. 2 . The number and type of rental units shall be limited to no more than seven trailers and two trucks. 3 . Parking of the rental units shall be con- fined to the southwest area of the site in the spaces indicated on approved plans. 4. The size of the trailers shall not exceed a length of 14 feet and the body length of the trucks shall not exceed 20 feet. 5. All outside storage and trash disposal areas shall be appropriately screened, utilizing opaque materials compatible with the building and as approved by -3.. 3/7/74 the Department of Planning and Inspection. 6. The special use permit shall be subject to annual review by the City. The motion passed unanimously. Application No. 74013 The next item of business was consideration of (Tirnmersman 's Nursery Planning Commission Application No. 74013 sub- School) mitted by the Timmersman' s Nursery School. The item was introduced by the Secretary, who stated the applicant seeks a special use permit for an existing nursery school operation at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard. He commented that the service consists of 21,2 hour sessions, Monday through Thursday, in the morning and afternoon. He commented that there are approximately 24 children per session. Chairman Gross recognized Mrs. Timmersman and a brief discussion ensued relative to the nature of the operation and the use of outside recrea- tional facilities. He also recognized fir. Jim Branham, 7207 France Avenue North who commented that he was one of the church trustees and was the parent of a child who attended Mrs . Timmersman's school. He stated that he held the operation in high esteem and that Mrs. Timmersman was a highly qualified teacher for pre-school children. Chairman Gross stated that a public hearing had been scheduled and he waived a reading of the names of notified property owners since none was present. Action Closing Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Public Hearing Commissioner Pierce to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary stated the premises had been in- spected by the Building Inspector.., and that the Fire Marshall would also conduct an inspection. Action Recommend"� g Following further discussion there was a motion Approval of Application by Commissioner Horan seconded by Commissioner No. 74013 Pierce to recommend approval of Planning (Timmersman' s Nursery Commission Application No. 74013 submitted by School) Timmersman' s Nursery School subject to the following conditions: 1. The premises will be brought into com- pliance with all applicable state and • local regulations as to fire safety, health, and building cl- de standards, and such compliance will b,.�� docamented by the appropriate inspection ageicies and sub- mitted to the file prior to the issuance of the special use permit. 2 . The permit shall be subject to annual review and the operation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the -4 - 3/7/74 applicant ' s operating license. The motion passed unanimously. Recess The meeting recessed at 9:05 p.m. and re- sumed at 9:20 p.m. Other Business : In other business the Secretary and Director Conceptual Review of of Public Works reviewed preliminary site and WA;_>plication No. building plans submitted in support of Planning 74012 Commission Application No. 74012. The (Coachman, Inc.) Secretary stated that the application had not been submitted in time for thorough analysis prior to the Commission meeting, but that it was felt a conceptual review by the Commission was in order. He explained that the proposed project consisted of a multi-purpose building on the corner site at the intersection of 67th Avenue North and Shingle Creek Parkway, westerly of the Johnson Control 's building. He stated the plans had been submitted by the Coachman Company of Omaha, Nebraska, and that the sub- ject site was not owned by B.C.I .P. , Inc. A discussion ensued during which the Director of Public Works and the Secretary noted several concerns as to the design of the site and they noted a number of recommendations which would be made at the time the plans are presented for formal review. It was the consensus of the Corm-nission that the staff should continue its analysis and inform the applicant of the various recommendations relative to the site design and the building plans, noting particularly the aesthetics of the bailoing exterior and site; and, further, that formal consideration of the plans should be de- ferred until a subsequent regular meeting. Other Business: In other business the Secretary eomnented as to Proposed Lot a proposed lot subdivision by metes and bounds Subdivision description for a parcel in the 6700 block on France Avenue North. He stated the owner was in the process of securing necessary surveys and had inquired as to whether the Corxr-_ission would be willing to consider an application for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance later in the month. It was the consensus of the Commission that if the application is submitted in time for scheduling a public hearing, and the proposal is in order, it could be considered at the March study session. *Other Business: In other business Chairman Gross appointed Com--- Appoint Multi-Residential missioners Grosshans, Engdabl, and Horan to work Development Moratorium with the staff relative to the disposition of Sub-committee the pending moratorium on multi-residential housing developments. He commented that the Mayor had designated a Council Sub-committee to work jointly with the Planning Commission on this matter as well as the review of Ordinance Home Occupation and Special Home Occupation require- ments . He stated the Mayor had indicated a --5- 3/7/74