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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 02-26 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 CITY HALL FEBRUARY 26, 1976 Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairperson Pro tem Cecilia Scott. Oath of Office The Secretary administered the oath of office to Mr. James Kohrt James Kohrt who was recently appointed by the City Council . Roll Call : Chairperson Pro tem Scott, Commissioners Jacobson , Pierce, Horan, and Kohrt. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere. Correct and Approve Minutes Chairperson Pro tem Scott offered a correction of the February 12, 1976 February 12, 1976 minutes relative to discussion on page six regarding Planning Commission Application No. 76009. She stated that consideration had been given by the Northport Citizens Association to possi- ble planned unit development potential of the Joslyn Manufacturing property rather than the property owned by William Dale. Motion by Commissioner Horan seconded by Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of the February 12, 1976 meeting as amended. Voting in favor were: Chairperson Pro tem Scott, Commissioners Horan and Pierce. Not voting: Commissioners Jacobson and Kohrt who were not present at the meeting. February 21 , 1976 Motion by Commissioner Jacobson seconded by Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of the February 21 , 1976 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Com- missioners Jacobson, Horan, and Pierce. Not voting: Chairperson Pro tem Scott and Commissioner Kohrt who were not present at that meeting. Application No. 76010 The first item of b usiness was consideration of appli- (Geraldine Lindenberg) cation No. 76010 submitted by Geraldine Lindenberg. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks permission for a special use con- sisting of a beauty shop in her home. He stated the premises have been inspected by the Building Official who reports the facility can be accommodated within the code. Chairperson Pro tem Scott recognized the applicant and a brief discussion ensued relative to the proposed hours of operation. Also discussed were the provision for adequate off- street parking which the applicant said would accommo- date at least three customers at one time, and the amount of signery allowed by the ordinance which the applicant indicated she would prefer to have. Chairperson Pro tem Scott noted that a public hearing had been scheduled and that none of the notified property owners were present. Recommend Approval of Following further discussion there was a motion by Application No. 76010 Commissioner Horan seconded by Commissioner Jacobson (Geraldine Lindenberg) to recommend approval of Application No. 76010 sub- mitted by Geraldine Lindenberg subject to the follow- -1- ing conditions: 1 . The permit shall be issued to the applicant as operator and shall be nontransferable. 2. The use is subject to applicable laws and ordinances and violation thereof shall be deemed grounds for revocation. 3. A current copy of the State operators license shall be kept on file with the City. 4. Hours of operation shall be: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday - noon to 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was consideration of Applica- Application No. 76012 tion No. 76012 submitted by Advance Carter Company. The (Advance Carter Company) item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant- proposes a recreation center in Brookdale, adjacent to the Hennepin County Service Center. He stated recreation centers are special uses in the C-2 district. The Secretary referred to written information submitted by the applicant and by the Brookdale Shopping Center management, and an extensive discussion ensued. Chairperson Pro Tem Scott recognized Mr. Norman Pink who represented the applicant and who outlined the operation of the facility known as "Piccadilly Circus" . He reviewed the management policies established by the applicant which he stated have been successful in their other facilities. He explained that there were firm "no food" , "no smoking "no drinking", and "no loitering" policies enforced at all times. He commented that the hours of operation would be con- sistent with those of the shopping center itself, and that at least one fulltime adult manager was on the pre- mises during the week with additional personnel added for weekends and holidays. He stated that, if necessary, use would be made of the shopping center's security personnel , although their experience indicated that the need was infrequent. Commissioners Pierce and Horan inquired about the manager hiring policies, and Mr. Pink responded that generally the individuals are in their late twenties and that it was their intent to locate an experienced manager from another facility in the new Brookdale facility. Chairperson Pro tem Scott inquired as to adequate pro- visions for bicycle parking and the Secretary stated that he had informed the Brookdale management that this would be a stipulation of the approval . Chairperson Pro tem Scott stated her concern that a large number of bicycles could congest the sidewalk area around the entrance near the facility. The Secretary stated that the provision for bicycle parking would be closely monitored and that there appeared to be adequate area away from the entrance for such parking. Mr. Pink reviewed the proposed remodeling plans of the tenant area and pointed out the location of the raised manager's station, as well as- the-location of the various amusement devices. 2/26/76 -2- Chairperson Pro tem Scott_stated that a public hear- ing had-been scheduled and she noted that none of the notified property owners were present. She recog- nized Mr. Richard Handy, 7230 Morgan Avenue North, who explained-that he appeared as a concerned citizen and — - not in- his official capacity as a Brooklyn Center Police Officer-. He stated his concerns as to the location of the facility in relation to the Brookdale Security Office; the type of games and devices which would be present; the visibility of the manager on the premises; smoking and drinking policies; the - youthful age of the customers; and the cost of the activities. He referenced many of his remarks to previous experience the City had with another facility located in a strip shopping center. Chairperson Pro tem Scott recognized Mr. Pink who re- sponded to Mr. Handy's concerns by reiterating the - management policies, the provisions for security, and he noted the substantial differences between recrea- tion center facilities in strip shopping centers and those located in shopping malls. Recommend Approval of Following further discussion there was a motion by Application No. 76012 Commissioner Jacobson seconded by Commissioner Horan (Advance Carter Company) to recommend approval of Application No. 76012, sub- mitted by Advance Carter Company subject to the following conditions: 1 . The special use permit shall be issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and shall be nontransferable. 2. The use is subject to all applicable ordinance provisions, including special licensing require- ments, and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation of the special use permit. 3. House rules and hours of local curfew regula- tions shall be clearly posted in the estab- lishment and rigorously enforced. 4. The special use permit shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission one year from date of issuance. 5. Provision shall be made for bicycle parking racks located in a manner approved by the Department of Planning and Inspection. The motion passed unanimously. Application No. 75044 The next item was consideration of Application No. (Dr. Swenson) 75044 submitted by Dr. Gregory Swenson. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applica- tion was to rezone, from R-5 to C-1 , the approximate 56,000 square foot property at 6417 Brooklyn Boulevard which is one lot removed to the south from the Brook Park Dental Clinic, and which now contains a vacant nonconforming dwelling. He stated the item was first heard at the December 11 , 1975 meeting at which time it was tabled to permit re- view and comment by the West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group. He stated the group had recommended approval of the request following several discussion sessions. Chairperson Pro tem Scott recognized the applicant and Mr. Wayne Tauer, who represented the applicant's engineering survey firm. -3- 2/26/76 A brief discussion ensued relative to curbcuts and the removal of the existing -structures-. , - Dr. Swenson recalled that he had submitted a .letter to the file stating that the existing dwelling and garage would be removed by June 1 , 1976, and that it was his in- tent to apply for a special =use permit-to allow off-site accessory parking. The Secretary responded-to several .questions re- garding the planning of the area-and- stated the re- quest had merit-in terms of-long-ran- development. He explained the entire southwest quadrant of 65th and Brooklyn Boulevard had_been comprehended as R-5 in recognition of the existing apartments now known as "Unicorn Apartments" . -He stated however, that due to separate ownerships, the apartment complex had not expanded into the-other areas and no new apartment developments had been-proposed. -- He stated that several years-ago-the-City-had-rezoned the corner parcel -to C-1 , which is now-the-site of the Brook Park Dental Clinic-and- that-the-subject property and the- adjacent-parcel -remained R-5. He stated that at- such-time-the- smaller parcel at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard,-northerly of the subject propert y was cleared of its nonconforming house and garage, there would be merit--in-rezoning that piece to C-1 as well . He explained that-rezoning the parcel to- C-1 at this time would only aggravate the noncon- forming use situation and-briefly-commented as to the ramifications with respect to the-Sign Ordinance. He stated the resident of-6421 -Brooklyn Boulevard had indicated that he wished to continue to reside on the property-and conduct his approved -special home occupation. Following further discussion there was a motion by Recommend Approval of Commissioner Horan seconded by Commissioner Pierce to - Application No. 75044 recommend approval -of Application No-. -75044, submitted (Dr. Swenson) by Dr. Gregory Swenson, noting the- applicant's letter of intent to remove the vacant dwelling and accessory building; and subject to the condition that the property be replatted into a common parcel The motion passed unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9:45 p.m. and resumed at 10:00 p.m. Recess The Secretary explained that Application No. 75045 Application No. 75045 would only-be treated-as-an--informational--item since (Brooklyn Center Industria' the applicant, Brooklyn Center- Industrial Park, Incor- Park, Inc.) porated, had requested that the-item not be-acted upon at this time. The Secretary and Director of Public Works reviewed the traffic study for the Earle-Brown Farm, prepared by Bather, Ringrose, and Wolsfeld, and an extensive dis- cussion ensued as-to the planning ramifications. The Secretary-commented that one of the conclusions which could be drawn from the analysis was that addi- tional commercial major development of the Farm, particularly office buildings, could have severe rami- fications on the traffic capacity of the south area of the Farm. - -He explained that-at the present time, the ordinance control of commercial development density on C-2 land was the capacity of-on-site parking. He explained with respect-to the- I-1-zoned property, such commercial -uses required a special use permit and each development could be evaluated-with- respect to its effect on adjacent and other-land uses-within the I-1 district generally. 2/26/76 -4- Discussion ensued as to whether land presently zoned C-2 in the south Brooklyn Center Industrial Park area should be redesignated I-1 , to assure that future commercial developments would be special uses and thus subject to specific review as to their impact on the Farm in general . It was the consensus that rather than rezoning I-1 land to C-2, for purposes of providing a commercial development flexibility, it would be more appropriate • to consider expanding the permitted commercial de- development possibilities within the I-1 district. It was also the consensus that the staff should con- tinue its analysis of the planning ramifications of the request and the submitted study with respect to possible designation of all major parcels in the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park as I-1 . Chairperson Pro tem Scott emphasized that careful and thorough study of the land use implications of any major rezoning or major commercial development were needed before the Commission could adequately review specific site and building plans for a major development. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Jacobson seconded by Commissioner Kohrt to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 11 :50 p.m. C airman �I -5- 2/26/76