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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 09-09 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1 976 CITY HALL Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Robert Foreman. Roll Call: Chairman Foreman, Commissioners Engdahl, Scott, Pierce and Kohrt. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere. Chairman Foreman deferred approval of the minutes until later in the meeting. Application Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item No. 76048 of business was consideration of Application No. (Richard Du Lac) 76048 submitted by Mr. Richard Du Lac, 5449 Colfax Avenue North. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks a variance from Section 35-400 to permit a house addition which would occupy a portion of the required minimum rear yard area , resulting in a rear yard area deficiency of approximately 1 ,900 square feet. He stated the ordinance requires a minimum 30% of the total yard area be rear yard, and the resulting rear yard in this case would be approximately 19% of the total. He explained that the R-2 zoned lot is 126 feet by 135 .6 feet, and the house is centered laterally on the lot, was set back 73.6 feet from the front property line and at this time projected 19 feet from the rear line. He noted the proposed remodeling would remove the encroaching rear part of the house and bring the new rear setback of the dwelling within the ordinance minimum of 25 feet. Chairman Foreman recognized the applicant and a brief discussion ensued. Chairman Foreman also noted that the applicant had submitted a letter to the file explaining the need for the expansion. Public Hearing Chairman Foreman stated that a public hearing had been scheduled and recognized the residents of 5455 and 5459 Colfax Avenue North, both of whom stated they had no objection to the request and felt the proposed upgrading would enhance the neighbor- hood. Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to close the public hearing. t The motion passed unanimously. Discussion ensued as to the uniqueness of the double size lot in the R-2 district considering, particularly , the location of the single family dwelling which would preclude any subdivision of the property into another buildable lot. -1- 9-9-76 Commissioner Engdahl stated it was significant to consider the use of the lot for single family purposes and the fact that as a single lot the resulting rear yard area as proposed by the applicant (3;165 square feet) actually exceeded the minimum required rear yard area for either a 75 foot or a 63 foot wide lot, both of which would be permitted in the zoning district. In further discussion it was cited that the remaining front and side yard area provided an abundance of open space for a sin-jle family dwelling. It was also noted that, based on information supplied by a certified survey and the applicant's letter, the design of the house, the location of substantial shade trees, and the location of an existing detached garage and driveway reduced other expansion possibilities. Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Recommend Approval Commissioner Pierce, to recommend approval of of Application No. Application No. 76048 submitted by Mr. Richard DuLac, 76048 (Richard DuLac) 5449 Colfax Avenue North, in that the standards for a variance are met as to uniqueness , hardship and compliance with the intent of the ordinance; and subject to the condition that building plans are subject to approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was consideration of Application No. 76047 Application No. 76047 submitted by Mr. Vern Linder. (Vern Linder) The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks approval of a preliminary plat comprehending eight R-1 lots on the tract of land between 72nd and 73rd Avenues North westerly and adjacent to Baerg's Second Addition which was recently approved by the City Council. He stated each lot exceeds the ordinance minimum for R-1 interior lots. Chairman Foreman recognized Mr. Gary Linder who represented the applicant and a brief discussion ensued as to the recent purchase of property owned by the City by the applicant, which was integral to this subdivision. The Secretary stated that the City Council had given first reading to a special ordinance authorizing the sale of the property. Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Recommend Approval Commissioner Kohrt, to recommend approval of of Application No. Application No. 76047 submitted by Mr. Vern Linder, 76047 (Vern Linder) subject to the following conditions: 1 Final plat is subject to approval by the City Engineer. 2. Final plat is subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of'business was consideration of Application No. 76049 Application No. 76049 submitted by Mr. Clem Rockford (Clem Rockford for for the American Oil Company. The item was introduced American Oil Company) by the Secretary who stated the request was for a car- washer in an existing bay of the service station at 6900 Humboldt Avenue North. He explained that carwashers were special uses in the C-2 district, and the design of the operation would be "drive-in" versus "drive-thru" . 9-9-76 -2- The Secretary stated the proposal for the carwasher was in order, but that there were a number of concerns involving site and building maintenance which should be evaluated at this time, namely, repair of the existing required redwood screen fence; provision for outside trash disposal facilities screening; and the recommended installation of an underground irrigation system to facilitate maintenance. With respect to the latter recommendation, he noted a recent approval for .a special use permit involving a service station at Humboldt Avenue and Freeway Boulevard included such an irrigation system. Public Hearing Chairman Foreman noted a public hearing had been scheduled and that none of the notified property owners was present. Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Engdahl, to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Foreman recognized Mr. Rockford and a brief discussion ensued. Mr. Rockford explained that the cited maintenance items and provision for underground irrigation system were understood. A review of the siie plan and further discussion ensued. Recommend Approval Motion by Commissioner Kohrt, seconded by of Application No. Commissioner Scott, to recommend approval of 76049 (Clem Rockford Application No. 76049 submitted by Mr. Clem for American Oil Rockford for American Oil Company subject to the Company) following conditions: 1 . The landscaping and green areas on the site shall be rejuvenated, including installation of an underground irrigation system to facilitate maintenance of those areas. 2. The required redwood screen fence shall be repaired and properly maintained. 3. Outside trash disposal and used tire storage facilities shall be properly screened. 4. The discarded metal storage shelving located behind the service station shall be repaired or removed from the premises. 5. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to assure completion of the required site improvements. The motion passed unanimously. Recess "The meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. Horan Arrives Commissioner Horan arrived at 8:50 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:55 p.m. -3- 9-9-76 4 Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Approve Minutes: Commissioner Pierce, to approve the minutes of the 8-26-76 August 26, 1976 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Foreman, Commissioners Scott, Horan, Pierce and Kohrt. Not voting: Commissioner Engdahl who stated he was not present at that meeting: The motion passed. The Secretary next offered a report as to the status of Report on Status of Application No. 76041 submitted by Meadow Application No. Corporation fc- the proposed project to be known as 76041 (Meadow "Fox Run" . He stated the item had been considered by Corporation) the Environmental Quality Council Technical Committee and had been recommended to the full Council as not requiring an environmental impact statement. He stated the item would be considered at public hearing by the full Environmental Quality Council on September 14. He reiterated that a copy of the Environmental Assessment prepared by the developer was available for review at the Brooklyn Center Library and that the neighboring property owners had been so notified. The Secretary and Director of Public Works next Review of Southwest presented a slide presentation of the I-2 industrial area Industrial Area in the vicinity of 50th and France in the southwest neighborhood. The Secretary stated that the Commission could expect several applications in the near future ' involving new occupancies and proposed site and building plan amendments for several of the older existing develop- ments in the area. The Director of Public Works next presented an extensive Review of Proposed review of the proposed noise abatement improvements I-94 Noise Abatement by the State Highway Department for areas along existing and Freeway Upgrading' and proposed I-94.. Included in the presentation was a Projects review of the proposed right-of-way and interchange improvements comprehended in the I-94 upgrading. An extensive discussion ensued. In other business it was the consensus of the Commission Schedule Study to schedule the September study meeting for Thursday, Meeting September 30, at 8:00 . Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Adjournment Commissioner Pierce, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 11 :05 p.m. Chairman 9-9-76 -4-