HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 06-24 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
JUNE 24, 1976
CITY HALL
• Call to Order— The Planning Comm&SiOn met in stuay session and
was called to ofher at Ev2o pm. by Chairperson
Pro Tan �ucilil WOVE,
Poo Tom &C.07, �VyoiAsiohers jacob5on,
Roll Call?
pLercy, Also prosact wal
ano 1,Epecti3n HjDtr Tremare.
Approval of Minutes motion by CbmallsKoner jacabson. seconded by
6-10-76 Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of
the june 10. 1976 meeting as submitted. The
motion pasaed unanimaosly ,
Application No, 76039 Fellowing the Chairman' s oxplinatiOn, the first
(Lund-Martin 7o, ) item of bosiness was review of Application No-
76039, submitted by Lund-Martin Co. on behalf of
Medtronic, Inc, The item was introduced by the
Secretary who stated the applicant requested a
variance from Section 5-302 which requires auto-
matic fire extinguishing systems in new construc-
tion, such as the manufacturing facility proposed
by the applicant under file no 76036, which was
recommended for approval at the 2une 10 meeting,
T e explained the variance comprehends two areas
in the facility which are shown on the plans as
"dry rooms" , i.e. , rooms which have a critical
controlled humidity of 1% and 5%. on swated these
rooms are prchuction areas for We initial man-
ufacturo of special batteries whulo n baKe raw
matarial used is the metal Lithium, He stated
tnat Lithium becomes worrDsive when exWsed t
wAter or humidity and that . d epending on the deg'-V]
of expcqura and rapid corrosion, a potential bazarc
exists due to a cobbination of the gases formed
and thu he-a"L qc!eras,ted by the raaction,
He stated that ,t...tih extInguishQ7 systems,
as required by the ordinance, consist of wet
sprinkler systems which utilize water and that,
standard extinguishing systems involve either
water or chemicals which are ineffective in.
suppressing and extinguishing Lithium-based
reactions or fires.
The Secretary then referred to the extensive
documentation which had been developed by the
applicant, the applicant ' s insurance company, and
the applicant ' s architect He stated the staff
had verified the information through research of
National Fire Protection Association references
and discussions with the State Fire Marshal' s
office.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Deborah Jacobson, and upon vote being 'taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Members Engdahl, Pierce, Jacobson, Kohrt and Scott,
and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted.
The next item of business was review of a Review of Amended
building elevation drawing for the proposed Plan for Application
facility at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway. The No. 76036 (Lund-
Secretary explained that on June 10, 1976, when Martin Company)
the Commission recommended approval of Applic-
ation, No. 16036 comprehending site and building
plans, there had been some d1scussion as to the
roof top mechanical equipment and specifically
venting, stacks which had been shown on those plans -,
He stated that the applicant had then indicated
alternative designs were being considered depending
on -the type of mechanical equipment which would
be used,
Chairperson Pro Tem Scott recognized Mr. B •engman,
the architect for the applicant, Who stated that
rather 'than an, alternative, a, new design had been
established which was submitted in lie-ri of that
approved, He stated that no stacks were involved
since a different method of venting the various
areas of the building had been found which would
-not interfere with the air intake system. He
stated the mechanical equipment on the roof would
be screened and he presented the new building
elevation layout.
It was the consensus of the Commission to accept
the amended drawing and to direct the Secretary
to incorporate it in _.,he site and building plans
which had bee-,,-) recommended for approval under
Application, No, 76036,
1he next item of business was consideration of a Consider Draft Resolution
draft resolutio'n rel��xive to the disposition of Relative to Application
Planning Commission Application No. '76011, sub- No. '76011. (Dr. Schell
mitted by Dr, Robert Schell, tor. John Horbal)
I
'he Secretary stated that the resolution had
L been direr-ed at, the May 27, 1976 meeting and
that 107 tr,,E�commer,,ded denial of the .application
'wh-' ch rcquei4ted rezoning from R-4 to C-1 of a
tract of land approximately 200 feet west of
R%imboldt A','7enue, north of 69th Avenue, A
f
brie disc-ussion, ensued.
Member, Deborah jacobson introduced the following Resolution Recommending
resolution and moved its adoptions Denial of Application
No. 76011 (Dr. Schell
for John Horbal)
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION No. 76-4
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF APPLICATION No. 76011
SUBMITTED BY' DR. ROBERT SCHELL
WHEREAS, Application No. 76011 was submitted by Dr. Robert Schell
for Mr, John Horbal, owner, on February 6, 1976, requesting rezoning, from
R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Commercial, Service/office) , of the
property located approximately 200 feet west of Humboldt Avenue North, north
of 69th Avenue North? and
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WHEREAS, the application was considered by the Commission at a
duly called public hearing on March 11, 1976 and referred to the Northeast
Neighborhood for study; and
WHEREAS, the advisory group reported a consensus on April 6, 1976
to allow the request; and
WHEREAS, the application was reconsidered by the Commission on
May 6, 1976 and concerns as to the `spot zoning" characteristics of the
request, the need for additional C-1 zoned land, and the feasibility of a
commercial use on the site were discussed with the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the matter was tabled to permit the owner, Mr. Horbal,
the opportunity to discuss the request and the Commission ' s suggestion that
the C-2 zoned corner parcel be considered in the rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the owner appeared at the May 27, 1976 Commission meeting
and explained his primary concern was to develop the C-2 zoned corner parcel,
and that 'he would not favor rezoning both parcels to C-1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council denial of
Application No. 76 011 submitted by Dr, Robert Schell for Mr, John Horbal,
noting the following:
1. There is a substantial amount of available C-1 zoned land
throughout the community which could support the applicant ' s
proposed. use;
2. Rezoning the subject parcel to C-1, apart from the adjacent
vacant. C®2 parcel and prior to development of the C-2 zoned
parcel, would:
a, Prematurely alter the intended character of the
property as an intermediate land use;
b, Constitute "spot zoning" ; and
c, Establish an undesirable precedent in this
area which contains additional undeveloped
residential zoned land,
3 , Service/office and clinic facilities in the Northeast Neighbor-
hood can be established through the use of existing commercial
land and developments in the -area.
The motion for the adoption of 'the foregdig resolution was duly seconded by
member Gilbert Engdahl, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor, thereof: Members Engdahl, Pierce, Jacobson, Kohrt, and Scott,
and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted,
Other Business: In other, h-.+, irsess t.t;,.c Secretary briefly reviewed
a number of pending applications which had been
tabled by the Commission and which were expected
to be brought back at the July regular meeting.
He also reviewed a number of new applications
which had been submitted and which would also be
presented at the July meeting.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the
regular July meeting should be held on Thursday,
July S, rather than on July 1 as previously
scheduled,
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Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Adjournment:
Commissioner Jacobson to adjourn the meeting®
The motion passed unanimously. The Planning
Commission meeting adjourned at 10;15 p.m,
Chairman
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