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Study Session
rune 24, 1976
1 . Call to Order-. 8:00 p.m.
2. Poll Cali.-
3. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 1976
4. Chatrman'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 recom-
n, endald-ons to the City Council. The City
Council makes all final decisions on these
matters,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APFM� LS
5, Lund-Martin Co. 76039
Variance from Section 5-302 to permit use of alternate
fire extinguishing systera in certain areas of a proposed
manufacturing facility at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway.
PLANNING COMMISSION
6. Draft Resolution Regarding Disposition of Application No. 76011 Submitted by
Dr. Robert Schell for Mr. john Horbal.
70 Discussion Items:
a. Ordbiance Standards Relative to Single Family Attached Dwellings.
h. Ordinance Standards Relative to "Flashing Signs".
c. Status of Tabled Items.
6. Pending Applications.
8. Other Business:
90 Adjournment:
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ANI�;111%!G GOID/UNUSS101M, INFORIMATIOIS SHEET
Application No. 76039
Applicant: T-und-1k1fartin Co.
Location: 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway
Request. Variance
The applicant requests a variance from Section 5-302 which requires automatic fire
extinguishing systems in new construction in the I-I district, such as the manu-
facturing facility proposed by the applicant under File No. 76036 (recommended for
approval, on June 10)
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%.
These mortis are production areas for the initial manufacture of special batteries,
where a, basic raw material is the metal Lithium.
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The incorripatibility of Lithl 4UM
with water, and the reiated hazards are extensively
set forth iin the attached documents which include material from the National Fire
Protection Association.
The need for a variance Is based upon the finding that the recognized materials used
jo_juoyess Lithi um-involved fires cannot be broadcast through automatic extinguish-
ing syste.'(Ps. The issue Is not merel,,,-, that water cannot be used, but that current
technology does not include automatic systems for the proper materials (the Ordinance
requires �,n automatic system, which may or may not use water).
The balance of the building would be equipped) with the required automatic system.
,A, public hearing has been scheduled.
The Ord)-riance, Section 5-303 , provides the follov..?ing with respect to variances:
Yhe Board of Adjustments and Appeals may recommend and the City Council
may gre,,,_,nt variances from the literal provisions of this ordinance in instances where
their stfict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique
and dUs-'Linctive to the specific property or use up-der consideration. The proviMons
of this ,w-,:finance, considered In conjunction with the unique and distinctive circum-
stances -elated to the property or uses thereof must be Ithe proximate cause of the
circumstances caused by the property owner or the applicant or a prede-
cessor U-1 title shall not constitute su;J'cicienA- justification to grant a variance. A
variance may be granted by the City Council after de-rr.onst,, tion by evidence that
all of tlhe following qualifications are met:
-to th -f the stricit. letter
A particular hardship Le owner v,,oluld result
of `11-he regulations -were carried ou;
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A pplic a.111on No. 7603S, (corrLinued)
2. The conditions upon which t-13.e applicatJon for a variance is
based are unique to the parcel of land or the use thereof for
which the variance is sought and are not common, generally,
to other property or uses thereof within the same zoning
classification;
3. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements
in the naighborhood.
We have reviewed the circumstances and information and feel the request is in
order. TChe acting Fire Chief has also reviewed the plans and we have met with the
applicant to discuss the nature of the operation and the hazards.
Approval wo?ad be subject to the following:
I . The variance is granted for the spebtfic use proposed, namely
production of batteries involving the use of raw Lithium metal,
and is for the specific areas designated on the plans as "dry
rooms
2. The variance is granted for the duration of this use in the
designated areas; and automatic fire extinguishing system
shall be provided in those areas when said use ceases, upon
change of ownership, occupancy, or operations.
3. The owner shall provide ongoing opportunities for training
of Fire Department personnel in the familiarization of the
use and handling of Lithium, the potential hazards and the
effective means of coping with Lithium and related materials
in an emergency,environment.
4. The owner shall provide: alternate supplemental signaling
and alarm devices, it conjunction with the required auto--
, matic system for the balance of the premises,* on-site
extinguishing equipment and waterials; and emergency
procedures as deemed appropriate by the City Fire and
Inspection Departments.
vVe will. be prepared to discuss the matter in detail and to offer a draft resolution
comprehending the above.
ON-fr_ -OFFICE MEMO 1159-76-RLD
Ajedironic
r0: Kermit Reed_trom
'? %I� R. L. Doty
DATE:: May 27 , 1976
SUBJECT: FLL77-24ABLE MATERIALS USED IN MAKING LI`T'HIUM BATTERIES
The assembly of lithium cells into completed pacemaker batteries
will be done in two controlled humidity dry rooms . One at �1%
relative humidity and the other at _So relative humidity.
The 1% RH room is needed for the initial operations wherein lithium
is being handled openly. Lithium is such a vigorously reactive
metal that if it is exposed to normal humid air, it will corrode
so quickly that one can watch it change fr.o,i a clean, shiny sur-
face to a dark corroded surface in a few seconds . If exposed
directly to liquid water, - this reaction can be almost instan-
taneous . The bvpr.oducts of this reaction ar- oxidized lithium,
hydrogen gas and heat. Under some conditions , the amount of heat
released can be enough to ignite the hydrogen gas resulting in
a 'Lire or explosion. Thus, wherever lit.hi, rni is being used , water
can not be used as a fire extinguishing agent. In the 1% room
it would be necessary to rely on a special kind of fire extin-
guishing substance - "Lith-X" . The other fire extinguishing
substances i .e . CO2 , foam, dry powder, etc . are not effective
on lithium fires. "Lith-X" is basically powdered graphite that
would be either sprayed or simply dumped on the particular piece
of lithium that was on fire; a problem that is extremely unlike-
Iv to occur in the first place since it takes the external appli-
cation of a considerable amount of heat to cause lithium itself
to ignite. Thus, so long as water is kept away from lithium,
one is not likely to have any fires and, even if you did, water
is not the extinguishing agent to apply. The pieces of lithium
are small , about 2 . 5 cm diameter and are <0 . 5 gram in weight.
At each work station there would be about 25 of these pieces
exposed at a time . The number of work stations would be three-
twelve deend:i.ng on production levels .
The only flammable organic solvents present would be very small
quantities of tetrahydr.of_uran ('IHF) (appr.oxiriately 50-100cc)
in about two - four locations and small quantities of hexane
(approximately 500cc) in t1iree - six locations . Both of these
solvents '::111_ h^ kept covered , f'XC't�t7L "v� l<'T in.-it.(.'r] Ill is hcing
�une 2 , 1-976
"ity of Brooklyn Center
301 Shlnv�;le Creek Parkway
3r,I-')okIYn Center MI; 5543('
Planninq a%d Innnection
Plartrinq Application for
Medtronic Battery Facility
T'i r('-, P ro t t?c t-,,'c)n
CCx".nIiSv.:.r3n No. 7130-76"C'
ns fr)r �:hjs project r-equire that an
systell of sprinklers, in accord-
re dc�'.(-
With NFPA 413 , hc' prc)v�,dcel.
The ')wnrr has informed u-s of the, potential hazard and
r-f6:of-f.- of hi,,-,h humidity and water with lithium uRed in
the -issembly of lithium battery cells . A copy of the
ltror) 'c inter-office memo of May 27 , 1.976 is attached.
pror ose th;,2 followi.,iq as -he :w-thod for detection and
control, c;f fire and safety foil, the I.* and 5% dry rooms
,jsed for p rt:jd,,i c t 4.on
J_ An automatic heat: �ensi.nq ,^�4etection system be
Installed.
An automat4.c smako sf,r!,iinq deYt,ctior, system be
LEC)tln auLo:mitic_ sl`,,stems be el're,-�4C.Iy tqired to the
04 Alarm Fer"," (.11C.
Fach work St.aZ:ion t.c., be equipped wit.h portable
a. "Lit'i-x" extin�ljuishier.
Provide portai�_,'_-_ i_02 at other Ii-I-cations within
the dry roontz .
6 . The balance the vl.-ructu.-e be cc�vsved by an
cratomati- Ei i`._ -I !.r Writ ir, accrrdance with
N"ETA #13 an,, :C' 4-(.) the `71M Alarm
(�ity of "Brooklyn Centcir
2 , 1976
W- bellpve the proposed systems prw. ide Tor the safety
ct. 1 f and pro*perty of the building Occupant: , fir
fighb-i-s and the.
Very truly yo
LELLERBf.' ASSOCTRITS, INC.
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June 8, 1976
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City of Brooklyn Cwnter
6361 JhAngle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, ON SP-430
Attentieni Blair Tremere, Director 12t F1aeMipg 6 2ampectift
Gontlemerr:
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Planning Applic:at::,en for
Medtronic Battery Far.i 3,:i ty
Fire Pro r-,?c t on
Co .::ssi(.,)n r%lunber 7130-762
zr: aPSwer tO Your questions --le girding the ge. an-r-i ty and storagw loca-R
t.l.ons, c A lit,:ilium, the owner Na s given us tb.e foll.owirm information.
Lititiun' will be d0livered W t!IAR roc, ivIng arr" 40 tai
the aatorr, � armA jvjnq %Wtil �.*a kyr pg UC-ti a. Wy If
70-100 can Wilts my be stoned &t &ny *Ae time. rMs %to ra" arsa
will be sprinkled.. They lithi{m unit is petckaged i..Va a are-Metically
sealed uzeta ;;;,aye iupproxiasats3l fm= .incfr�-,a in four ia►chers
.C7 C3}a, This can irS1A .!3 ��i lug iEa El 1 R.F6wALr G47z2CA neirr c:oataining arqW.
A daY's ,production of b4tt:errica ura4 four coAs of .lithiulm. pr g
Units will be taken i:res+art swrea and carried to tho one per'emt dry
room to be used at tVO local-inns. tile car, =it ift cam, it is
tely placed in a container siukvpspied in a iqV-id, hava". Mall
quantities are then taken from the avbm-3roed w M place d in tho
battery capsuie. Tho hatter°y is a6aieli is a f:n&I per:-fxtica► btl�te
leaving th,a dry .-oorn, prod any;=_ors are,.,, fox qual' ity omtxoj ch*tiitinq ,
rinal shipping out of ttte bujj,;djn .
Very truly yo--kus,
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Factory Mutual Engineering
June 9, 1976 165;
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Medtronic, Inc. �.
3055 Old Highway Eight
P. 0. Box 1453
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
Attention: Mr. Donald L. Meek
Re: Lithium Battery Manufacturing
Index No. 61207.03
Account No. 1-72674
Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter indicating the process by which
the lithium batteries will be produced. The lithium cells will be*' used to power
pacemakers which are manufactured at your plant.
The lithium batteries will be assembled in two controlled humidity dry rooms.
One at less than or equal to 1 percent relative humidity and the other at less
than or equal to 5 percent relative humidity. The 1 percent RH (relative hu-
midity) room is needed because the' lithium will be handled openly. Very small
quantities (500 cc or less) of flammable liquids such as hexane, tetrahydrofuran
and acetone will be used in both rooms.
The 5 percent RH room will be used in operations when the lithium is enclosed
in a partially completed cell. Sprinklers are not planned for either room as
lithium reacts quite vigorously with water. Ventilation is planned for both
rooms as flammable liquids are being used.
Fire prevention measures to be incorporated into the design are:
1. Dry chemical extinguishers placed in the 5 percent RH room. "Lith-X" will
be available in the 1 percent RH room. This is basically a powdered graphite
which can be used to smother any lithium fire.
2. Furnishings of both rooms are to be non-combustible.
3• All solvent containers to be tightly closed at night.
4. Metal desiccators are available to place lithium parts and partially assembled t)
cells should the air dryer system be turned off.
5. Flammable liquid storage cabinets are to be used for all flammable liquids.
6. All lithium stock is to be stored in the presence of an inert gas (Argon)
until introduced to the production area.
Our comments on the proposal are as follows :.
E:tj—
Factory Mutual Engineering
June 9, 1976
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Medtronic, Inc.
3055 Old Highway Eight
P. 0. Box 1453
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55 +40
Attention: Mr. Donald L. Meck
Re: Lithium Battery Manufacturing
Index No. 61207.03
Account No. 1-72674
Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter indicating the process by which
the lithium batteries will be produced. The lithium cells will be" used to power
pacemakers which are manufactured at your plant.
The lithium batteries will be assembled in two controlled humidity dry rooms.
One at less than or equal to 1 percent relative humidity and the other at less
than or equal to 5 percent relative humidity. The 1 percent RH (relative hu-
midity) room is needed because the lithium will be handled openly. Very small
quantities (500 cc or less) of flammable liquids such as hexane, tetrahydrofuran
and acetone will be used in both rooms.
The 5 percent RH room will be used in operations when the lithium is enclosed
in a partially completed cell. Sprinklers are not planned for either room as
lithium reacts quite vigorously with water. Ventilation is planned for both
rooms as flarrmiable liquids are being used.
Fire prevention measures to be incorporated into the design are;
1. Dry chemical extinguishers placed in the 5 percent RH room. "Lith-X" will
be available in the 1 percent RH room. This is basically a powdered graphite
which can be used to smother any lithium fire.
2. Furnishings of both rooms are to be non-combustible.
3• All solvent containers to be tightly closed.at night. j
4. Metal desiccators are available to place lithium parts and partially assembled i
cells should the air dryer system be turned off.
5. Flanunable liquid storage cabinets are to be used for all flammable liquids.
6. All lithium stock is to be stored in the presence of an inert gas (Argon)
until introduced to the production area.
Our comments on the proposal are as follows:
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�,f;ere ful _isher-I a copy of lated
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in:�kL;11'1 8 p 1' s y L,t 8', 1 r'.reav of the. building
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c e t two d r y r0 ` n� 'Y- c-r wjj ,,,_ rise 'he&t d*tectors
tike (Iry rooms . e ij.1 b e S e r acted f ram the
Zlhe Inluill,ding by Sped Filly co�'F'�trvcted wa!Ics a:ne ceilings as
i a as Tbere will btt Llthiura-X fire
t.'he constructian pl, n
pr's in the r3.r,,;,, r.-"wa .
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do of the dry
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the nae of the IPi re DepartWCAt we VC014
t1jese extinquishery ixi V e lwialls i utc' a f tbG
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Y to 1-m 110 eis_,Q,.qscA ciif, posAbility of I'ving fic an&
is qj, the Firo Departirierit :1f the, location of a fire bo.-tore they
'I- , Idiriq . xn enianz iate)r pa-it-A ::�C.uld be installesd with firk'�
I if tanua I fires
C011"'O Ile The lase of to
nul , stat' llnr, f a-
. r irt a, jth a ocal alarm
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we d i d t r e a c h a de c i ml lon, On
-to �'jja��71jv -b t1ne Fire
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June 21 , 1-976
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Dcpart,tcnt An tiectricia.-P. should be available to shut dom
nquipvtent that rrsigbt be invo','-ved in the fire. There
will. bv- othel, employees who arm 41-1-rained to control a fir* until
the Fire Depa-rttnent arrives. 12*,n order for thin organization to
funl-tion effectively, they must receive traininj to understand
the Alxa;zai�"ds inherent in the far. il-Ity. !Me training will incluAs
ro-ntrc.'I I ing litbium fires .
we al -o ?toant to work closely with the BroeA.1.7n C3nter
in. traJ""ning our am pa,,opla an tall a& familariaing thiair persomel
wit' ± facilitj . This could include training sessiono at o ur
ia-iIJAy i;.o the Fire Department. is fan-41ar with lithium and the
exting�"A.-;Ihinq equipment available to put oUt a lithium fire. Exposed
l i tl;iu i.i l be kept in the d-ry xoor.,.€,- and will. be kept in enclosed
the facility is riot in operation. TIMs Fire Department
to id-entify the lithiur, Ln the dry ro-ows so tbey know
f--qUiMenYt can be Used in the case of S fire. We
wou.1d, Z IiIxe t-.c lvnve a - oint trainina aession starting and
a lithium fire at a safe location..
C*oir ( o,l!yx ny i s vet= arts ing
y receptive -to aiyy asuggesti. concern fire
pre ve'll.". I.Orl " We hope to work ivith the Brookl-fn Center Fire
to minimize tl�.e of a fire, as well an being
ab--'( %'� p..;
ake proper measures in the event, a fire starts in our facility
If you I`Ia-"n any furtber comments or auggeations, w� we=ld appreciate
tt-'aly;'
ME'Dr-11TIR01111C. IM.
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A variety of metals burn. Some metals burn when heated brigades have the advantage of fire control drills conducle fi a hey'
to high temperatures by friction or exposure to external under the guidance of knowledgeable individuals, jk istent w
heat: others burn from contact with moisture or in reaction transportation of combustible metals creates unique per; ctive r
wi(h other materials. Because accidental fires may occur lems in that a fire could occur in a location where kno*,,
during the transportation of these materials, it is important edge and suitable extinguishing agents are not rpm,.`'" ward
to understand the nature of the various fires and hazards available. The Hazardous Materials Board of the lid,': hyetalGua
involved. Department of Transportation has anticipated such �•, lion, any
The hazards involved in the control or complete ex- tions and specifies cargo limitations, labeling, and p1 }
tinguishment of metal fires include extremely high tempera- ing for the various means of transportation. �, -L-X Po`
Storage and handling of metals are discussed in is dry
tures, steam explosions, toxic products of combustion, g *: .x 'm
explosive reaction with some common extinguishing agents, 3. Chapter 9, which describes methods of fighting `" •mum ea
breakdown of some extinguishing agents with the liberation fires based on the types of metals. Odium chlo
of combustible gases or toxic products of combustion, and cium p
dangerous radiation in the case of certain nuclear materials. A. Commercially Available Approved al stear
worral is a
Therefore, extinguishing agents and methods for their Combustible Metal Extinguishing Agents WW mass
specific application must be selected with care. Some metal A number of proprietary combustible extin )4et-L-X
fires should not be approached without suitable self-con- id
agents have been submitted to testing agencies for a� not resu
twined breathing apparatus and protective clothing, even if b
the fire is small: other metal fires may be readily approached or listing. Others have not, particularly those agents j•"awn heap
with minimum protection;still others may have to he fought veloped for special metals in rather limited commercialwill, abrasive
with unmanned, fixed equipment. These described as follows have been approved or listed>lre'' cored in
During the years these metals have been used, a great use on fires in magnesium, aluminum, sodium, der i m
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and sodium-potassium alloy. and per
many agents have been developed as extinguishants for , nary. 1
combustible metal (Class Ds fires. A given agent does of G-1 powder (earb
necessarily control or extinguish all metal fires: although
some agents are valuable in working with several metals, G-I Powder is stored in cardboard tubes or metal per'. 350-lb`
other agents are useful in combating only one type of metal coke to which an organic phosphate has been added,4',MS.Th
the
fire. Despite their use in industry, some of these agents combination of particle sizes is used to provide good was pow
provide only a degree of control and cannot be classed as characteristics when applied to the metal fire. The at
actual extinguishing agents. Certain agents that are suitable acts as a heat conductor and absorbs heat from the$� gs) b'
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for other classes of fires should be avoided in the case of lower the metal temperature below the ignition point, .The '
metal fires, as violent reactions may result (e.g., water on resultant extinguishment. The closely packed graphik ire +s
sodium; vaporizing liquids on magnesium fires). smothers the fire, and the organic material in the •.
jim Certain of the combustible metal extinguishing agents, breaks down with heat to yield a slightly smoky
have been in use for years, and their success in handling penetrates the spaces between the graphite particles,��.
metal fires has led to the terms "approved extinguishing eluding air. The powder is nontoxic and noncombtuq�''
powder" and "dry powder." These designations have G-1 Powder is stored in cardboard tubes or metal 0&1�,
appeared in codes and other publications where it was not and can be stored for long periods of time without detect ,}
Possible to employ the proprietary names of the powders. Lion or caking. it is applied to the metal fire with a ^ ' Type
These terms have been accepted in describing extinguishing scoop or a shovel.The packing characteristics of the per:` a;
agents for metal fires, and should not be confused with the prevent its discharge from a fire extinguisher. = Z, or s 0.1 ly r
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name "dry chemical" which normally applies to an agent The powder is applied by spreading it evenly ov« roily t or
suitable for use on flammable liquid and live electrical surface of the fire to a depth sufficient to smother the :< am tur
equipment fires. For more detailed information, see Chapter layer at least 1-in. deep is recommended for fires imrrtr turn c
S of this Section. Other extinguishing agents discussed fines(finely divided particles)of magnesium and mag a;,iilleter Sol
herein have been used only experimentally, in limited areas alloys. larger chunks of metal require additional Po se zircon
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or at specific installations requiring a good deal of judgment cover the burning areas. * s p it
in application. Where burning metal is on a combustible surface,the m spr,
The successful control or extinguishment of metal fires should be extinguished by: (1) first covering it ;#trfauen r
depends to a considerable extent upon the method of powder, (2) then shoveling the burning metal onto aaot�gt
application, and the training and experience of the fire 1- or 2-in. layer of powder that has been spread out rum c
fighter. Practice drills should be held on the particular com- by, and (3) adding more powder as needed. a in de
bustible metals on which the agent is expected to be used. G-1 Powder is effective for fires in magnesium, m spil
Prior knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of agents potassium, titanium, lithium, calcium, zirconium, fire
and associated equipment is useful in emergency situations. thorium, uranium, and plutonium, and has been inum t
Fire control or extinguishment will be difficult if the burning mended for special applications on powder fires in
metal is in a place or position where the extinguishing agent nom, zinc, and iron. It is listed by the UL (Undo r+ ,,a1 Requir
' cannot be applied in the most effective manner. Laboratories, Inc.) for use only on magnesium sad require
In locations where industrial plants work with combos nesium alloys (dry fines and moist fines that aqt Powde
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adoptton,:
PUNNING COMITAISSION RESOLUTIOIN NO. 76-3
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF APPLICATION NO, 760111
SUBMITTED BY DR. ROBERT SCHELL
WIIERaAS, Application No. 76011 was submitted by Dr. Robert Schellffor
Mr. T,,,.)hn Horbal, owner, an Feh;ruary 5, 1976 requesting rezoning, from R-4
(Itilult.i.ple Family Dv2elling) to C-1 (Commercial, Service/Office),• of the property
located approximately 200 feet west of Humboldt Avenue iKorth, north of 069th
Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, the application :was considered by the Commission at a duly
called oub-lic hearing on March 11 , 1976 and referred to the Northeast Neighbor-
hood, i' -
or study; and
A111HEREAS, the advisory group reported a consensus on April 6, 1976 to
alloy., the request; and I
,WHEREAS, the application was reconsidered by the Corti-raission on May 6,
1976 and concerns as to the "'spot zoning" characteristics of the request, the need
for ad&Clonal 0-1 zoned land, and -the feasibility of a commercial use on the site
were r!
11scussed witli the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the matter Nmn��,s 'U.lbled to permit the owner, Mr. Horbal, the
opporn:,mity to discuss the request and the o-mmi s s!on's suggestion that the C-2
zoned, :corner parce► be cons.-deced i*-,i -the rezoning; and
WHEPE S, the o-inner appeared at the May 27, 1976 Commission meeting alai
expledined his primary concern was to develop the C-2 zoned corner parcel, and
that -he 7..(,ovdd not favor rezoning both parcels to C-1;
WOVV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City ol: Brooklyn Centel- to reco.rain-end'. to the City Council denial of-
Appi'ioation No. 76011 submitted by Dr. Rok�ert Schell for Mr. John HorbaJ., noting
the fol-1
1 . There Is a substantial ainount o• available C-1 zoned land
-throughout the community xit7hich could, support the applicant's
Proposed use;
2. Rezoning the subject parcel to u-1 , ca-part from the adjacent
Y.mcant. C-2 parcei and prior U-) development of the C 2 zoned
Parcel, would:
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RESOLUTION NO.
Ma. Prematurely alter the intended character of
the parcel as an intermediate lance use;
bo Constitute "spot zoning"; and
c. Establish an undesirable precedent.
3. Service/office and clinic facilities in the Nor'-heast Neigh-
borhood can be established through the use of existing
commercial land and developments in the area
Date Chairman
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted rn favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.