HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 09-30 PCP Planning Commission Agenda
Study Meeting
September 30 , 1976
1 . Call to Order: 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
3. Approval of Minutes: September 9 , 1976 Y`
4. Chairman's Explanation: The Planning Commission is an advisory body.. `
One of the Commission'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 matters .
5. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) 76051
Special Use Permit for public service administrative
offices in I-1 District at 6820 Shingle Creek
Parkway (Spec. Bldg. 5)
6. Brookdale Ford 76054
Site and Building Plan Approval for addition and
improvements at 2500 County Road 10.
7. Mikros Engineering, Inc. 76050
Site and Parking Plan Approval for industrial property
at 3715 F+a-nc�e Avenue North.
8. Draft Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 35 Relative to Sideyard Setbacks
for One and Two Family Dwellings
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9. Discussion Items:
a. Ordinance Standards Relative to Single Family Attached Dwellings
b. Ordinance Standards Relative to Flashing Signs
c. Review Zoning Matters Referred by Council
d. Pending Items
10. Other Business:
11 . Adjournment:
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 76051
Applicant: Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS)
Location: 6820 Shingle Creek Parkway (Speculative Building No. 5)
Request: Special Use Permit
The request is for permission to have a commercial office use in the I-1 District;
such uses are special uses in this zone. The attached letter sets forth the basis
for the request.
The ordinance provides for certain commercial uses in the I-1 District as follows:
Section 35-300
3 . (f) Those commercial developments which, in each specific
case, are demonstrated to the City Council to be:
(1) Compatible with existing adjacent land uses
as well as with those uses permitted in the
I-1 district generally;
(2) Complementary to existing adjacent land
uses as well as to those uses permitted in
the I-1 district generally;
(3) Of comparable intensity to permitted I-1
district land uses with respect to activity
levels;
(4) Planned and designed to assure that generated
traffic will be within the capacity of available
public facilities and will not have an adverse
impact upon the industrial park or the com-
munity;
and, which are described in Section 35-322 , Subsection
1 (a) through 1 (j); 3 (c); 3 (d); and 3 (g) through 3 (j) .
Such commercial developments shall be subject to I-1
district requirements of Section 35-400 and 35-413 and
shall otherwise be subject to the ordinance requirements
of the use classification which the proposed development
represents .
The space can be adopted to office use, and at this time there is allocated parking
for office uses .
Application No. 76051 (cont.)
The primary concern is that the request be considered on its merits , since general.
precedent for office use of the primarily industrial (and incidental offices) is not
desirable.
It is significant that the proposed occupancy consists of administrative-
coordinative agencies , and not of general commercial public-oriented offices.
This should be acknowledged in the recommendation.
Approval would be subject to the following:
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1 . The permit is issued to the applicant and is not transferable.
2 . The permit comprehends the area of 6820 Shingle Creek
Parkway shown on the approved plan; that area shall not be
expanded without approved amendment of the permit.
3 . The approved occupancy comprehends non-commercial,
service oriented administrative offices .
4. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes .
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ASSOCIATION
300 Metro Square Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101, (612) 291-6446
September 16, 1976
Mr. Blair Tremere
Director of Planning
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Dear Blair:
As you are aware, LOGIS is a joint powers organization created by the City of
Brooklyn Center and a number of other cities and agencies for the purpose of
providing computer services to its members . At the present time our offices
• are contained within the offices of the Metropolitan Council in St. Paul; however
because of a recent decision by Federal auditors regarding the allocation of
expenses within the offices of the Metropolitan Council, it will be necessary
for LOGIS to relocate its offices by November 1 , 1976 .
After an extensive review of potential sites we have found a location on the
Earl Brown Farm in Brooklyn Center which meets our requirements . That location
is building spec .5 , which is at 6820 Shingle Creek Parkway. An area of 2 , 695
square feet was previously occupied by Medtronic for office space and if sub-
divided in half will meet our needs very well. Accordingly, we are herewith
requesting a special use permit to occupy the space as a business office use.
LOGIS will combine with the Northwest Human Services Council to occupy approxi-
mately 1 ,300 square feet of the property. The Human Services Council is also a
joint powers agency to which the City of Brooklyn Center is a party. LOGIS will
be the leasee. The combined staff of the two organizations presently consists of
7 full-time persons and 1 part-time person. One person may be added in 1977 .
Neither LOGIS nor the Human Services Council, by the nature of their business ,
have direct contact with the general public at the office; thus there is very little
traffic of the type one would associate with, for example, an attorney's office,
a real estate office, or similar commercial/office locations . Neither organization
handles or stores merchandise or operates heavy equipment. The LOGIS computer
• service is supplied through the Hennepin County Data Processing system, located
in Minneapolis .
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Attached herewith is the application for a special use permit and a sketch
showing the proposed office layout.
Because of our unique situation I would be most appreciative if this matter
could be placed on the September 30th Planning Commission agenda . .
Very truly yours ,
T. L. Willard
Executive Director
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 76054
Applicant: Brookdale Ford
Location: 2500 County Road 10
Request: Site and Building Plan Approval
The applicant proposes an addition to the office portion of the automobile
dealership, and numerous site upgrading improvements . A master plan fo: the
site has been developed, comprehending use of the adjacent N.S .P, property
which may be acquired (there is current unauthorized use of this unpaved area) .
The plan is basically in order, with the exception of finalizing the extent of
improvements. If the N.S .P. property is not owned by the applicant, proper
documentation and approval of joint use is necessary. If such documentation
is not possible now, then the approval can only comprehend use of the applicant's
. property -- and the plans should clearly reflect this.
The plans indicate several improvements which were not originally installed:
curb and gutter; green strips; paving of all driveway and parking areas; installation
of automatic fire extinguishing system; and underground irrigation.
We will be prepared to review the plans in detail and to recommend possible
deferment of certain curbing pending development of the commercial land to the
north.
Approval would be subject to at least the following:
1 . Building Plans are subject to approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes.
2 . Grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to review
by the City Engineer, and a grading and drainage plan
prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted prior
to installation of the required improvements .
3 . A performance agreement and supporting financial
guarantee (in an amount determined by the City Manager)
shall be submitted to assure completion of approved
improvements.
4. All outside trash disposal facilities shall be appropriately
screened
S . The buildings shall be equipped with automatic fire
extinguishing systems per N.F.P.A. Standard No. 13 .
• 6. Underground irrigation shall be installed in all approved
landscaped areas
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
• .Application No. 76050
Applicant: Mikros Engineering, Inc.
Location: 3715 Pr. e Avenue North
Request: Site and Parking Plan Approval
The applicant has acquired the large industrial building at the southeast corner of
50th and France , and intends to establish a plastic molding use. Extensive
electrical and plumbing work is scheduled. Plans have been submitted indicating
the existing and proposed parking; some landscaping; lighting; and screening of
rooftop mechanical equipment.
The approximate 20 , 000 sq . ft. structure is deficient as to setbacks; parking; fire
extinguishing system; and landscaping.
• 1 . Automatic Fire Extinguishing System. This building was erected
prior to City Ordinance requirements for sprinkler systems as part of
the community fire prevention policy . The building construction requires
such a system due to materials and layout, per the State Building Code,
unless an additional exit is provided and no modifications are made to
existing openings. The applicant has proposed an additional exit rather
than the State Code sprinkling system.
This building is a prime example of a use which warrants an automatic
extinguishing system, but is technically exempt from the City Ordinance
which applies to new construction.
The situation falls within the intent of the ordinance Fire Prevention
Policy (copy attached) .
Consideration should be given to amending the ordinance so the standards
apply to existing buildings which are subject to major structural altera-
tions or major changes in use and occupancy .
• It would be in order to recommend such action through this application;
and to recommend installation of an automatic fire extinguishing system
in this building as a condition of plan approval.
2 . Parking. The building occupies an excessive amount of the site,
resulting in a parking deficiency of approximately 9 spaces based on the
industrial area calculation. There are 16 spaces along France Avenue
which were approved by the Council in the 1960's.
The applicant has designated the west portion of the building as potential
future parking, and this would adjust the area requirement and available
• spaces to satisfy the ordinance - when it is installed.
Application No. 76050 (cont.)
. This is in keeping with the ordinance intent by providing adequate
parking for employees , with space available for the area calculated
parking.
3. Site Improvements . The entire "green space" on the site is
along 50th Avenue North and needs upgrading. The plans show a few
new plantings . Rejuvenation of the turf, sodding where needed, and
installation of underground irrigation are recommended - including the
boulevard area.
Recommended also is the removal, filling, grading and sodding of the
east driveway - loading dock access . Loading activity is not con-
sistent with the residential uses across 50th Avenue, and the west
additions to this building over the years have provided additional
overhead doors facing west onto France.
There is also a protruding enclosure and overhead door on 50th Avenue
which could be closed off, short of demolition, to cease the loading
activity on 50th Avenue.
Consideration should be given to curbing the north and south ends of
the France Avenue parking since the green area and adjacent property
are not delineated
Approval would be subject to at least the following:
1 . Consistent with Section 35-704, the designation of the west
interior portion of the building, as shown on approved plans ,
constitutes provision for adequate area for offstreet parking
spaces required by ordinance based upon building size; and
installation of said spaces may be deferred, subject to the
following:
a. The additional interior required spaces shall be installed
when deemed necessary by the City;
b. The interior area shown on approved plans as designated
future parking shall not be altered or occupied in any
manner which would diminish the capacity and conversion
to required parking space; without express approval by
the City.
2. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount determined by the City Manager) shall be sub-
mitted to assure completion of site improvements shown on
approved plans
Application No. 76050 (cont.)
• 3 . The north yard area shall be rejuvenated and improved with
sod, plantings , and underground irrigation, including the
area between the street and the property line.
4. There shall be no loading or unloading of raw material or
manufactured product from 50th Avenue North entrances.
5 . The easterly former loading dock access on the north side
shall be appropriately filled, graded, and sodded as part
of the yard.
6. The building shall be equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system meeting N.F.P .A . Standard No. 13 .
7. All rooftop mechanical equipment and all outside trash
disposal facilities shall be appropriately screened.
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIRE PREVENTION PROVISIONS
IN INDUSTRIAL, COwiNIERC;AL, AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• Section 5-301 . FIRE PREVENTION POLICY STATEMENT.
It is declared to be the policy of the City of Brooklyn Center to vigorously
promote the safety and welfare of its citizens. In this context, the traditional
approach to fire service --- suppressing fires once ignited, rescuing survivors,
and too frequently exposing firemen to physical danger and death, all at a dis-
proportionately high community investment of resources in manpower and equip-
ment --- is declared unacceptable for Brooklyn Center. Rather, it is the fire
safety policy of the City of Brooklyn Center to efficiently utilize its resources
and maximize life, safety, and citizen welfare by requiring that fire prevention
and extinguishing systems be built into certain new structures. `thus, the
effectiveness of the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department is enhanced and
extended at a lower cost to the citizenry , life safety is allocated a priority at
least as great as property protection, and the owner cost of built-in fire protec-
tion is partially or wholly repaid in savings on initial construction costs and
annual fire insurance premiums.
Section 5-302. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS REQUIRED.
Every story, basement, or cellar in every building hereafter erected in
the I-I (Industrial Park) , I-2 (General Industry) , C-1 (Service Office) , C-lA
(Service/Office) , and C-2 (Commerce) zoning districts shall have installed and
be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system which system shall
comply with provisions of the Sprinkler Standard, N. F. P. A. No. 13. Every
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story, basement, or cellar in every building exceeding three stories in height
hereafter erected in any residential (R1 through R?) district shall have installed
and be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system which system shall
comply with provisions of the Sprinkler Standard, N. F. P. A. No. 13 . The fire
extinguishing system shall be connected to the City of Brooklyn Center Remote
Station Fire Alarm System according to the provisions of Section 5-501 through
5-505 of the City Ordinances or shall be connected to a central station system
approved and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and shall remain so
connected and maintained during the life of the building.
Exception: Buildings having a gross floor area less than 2,000 sq. ft.
shall not be required to install a fire extinguishing system, provided each story
' of the building has at least 20 sq. ft. of opening above grade in each segment
of the 50 lineal ft. of exterior wall on at least one side of the building.
Section 5-303 . VARIANCES (ADJUSTMENTS) . The procedure for
obtaining a variance from the requirements of this ordinance shall be the
same as set out in Section 35-240 of the Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center.
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals may recommend and the City Council
may grant variances from the literal provisions of this ordinance in instances
where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circum-
stances unique and distinctive to the specific property or use under consideration.
The provisions of this ordinance, considered in conjunction with the unique and
distinctive circumstances related to the property or }uses thereof must be the
proximate cause of the hardship; circumstances caused by the property owner or
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACKS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 o Section 35-400 (3) of the City Ordinances is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section 35-400. TABLE OF MINIMUM DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS .
(3) Accessory buildings must be set back at least three (3) feet
from an interior side lot line except as provided below. [In
the case of a single family dwelling with an attached garage
which is less than ten (10) feet but not less than three (3)
feet from the interior side lot line, the area to the rear and
contiguous to the garage may be appropriately enclosed as
an expansion of the dwelling provided; the enclosed area
does not exceed ten (10) per cent of the gross floor area of
the dwelling; there is no entrance or exitway facing the side
yard; the sideyard exterior wall of the expansion does not
extend beyond the respective exterior wall of the garage;
and all other applicable ordinance requirements are met.]
In the case of permitted one family and two family dwellings,
the dwelling may be located less than ten (10) feet, bu_t not
less than five (5) feet, from not more than one (1) of the
established interior side lot lines , provided:
a. All other yard setback requirements are
met;
b. The remaining minimum ten 10 foot
interior side vard, between the dwelling
and the lot line, shall not be used for
any accessory building;
c. The exterior wall of the dwelling, facing
the interior side yard of less than ten (10)
feet, shall contain no openings including
doors , or windows , or provisions for
mechanical equipment;
The setback distance shall be measured from the exterior wall
of the building, and no part of any roof cornice or any appen-
dage to the structure shall project more than one (1) foot into
the minimum side yard setback. Interior side yard setback
ORDINANCE NO.
requirements may be waived in commercial and industrial
districts where abutting commercial and industrial
property owners wish to abut along a common wall built
along the property.
Section 2 . This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
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ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
• Effective Date
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted; underline indicates new matter.)
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