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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 11-24 PCM Minutes of the Proceedings of the Planning Commission in the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota November 24, 1970 The Planning Commission met in special session and was called to order by Chairman Robert Jensen at 8:10 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Jensen, Commissioners Bogucki, Schuller, Nichols, Grosshans and Ditter. Staff Present: Tom Loucks Southwest neighborhood committee members present: John Larson, Mrs. Paul Scott, Maurice Britts, Wilfred Zalaznik and Mr. Wilson. Following the chairman' s introductory comments, the first item of business was discussion of the Southwest Neighborhood Study submitted by Midwest Planning. I Chairman Jensen informed the members of the Southwest Neigh- borhood committee that the intent of the dialogue with the committee is to get their reactions to the Midwest Study to aid the Commission in rendering a decision in the matter. He further pointed out the Commission recommendation to the City Council will be based upon planning principles and neighborhood input as it relates to the Midwest proposal. Commissioner Nichols stated that he was concerned with the proposal for R-5 densities, with the possibility of high rise development. He stated that in his opinion R-5 would probably be more detrimental to the area than the I-2 industrial. It was his opinion that multiple dwellings constitute an over-use of a given parcel and create social problems relative to too many people being crowded into a small area and in addition he stated that increased traffic generation of multiple dwellings would serve as a detriment to the neighborhood. Mrs. Scott indicated that the residents in the area south of the Soo Line Railroad had been pleased with the character of the recent Davies Water Pump development and expressed the opinion that similar developments or an I-1 zoning classification would be more desireable than R-5 or 6 to 8 story multiple development. Mr. Larson stated that in his opinion the City should utilize more of the area in question for park and open space. He indicated that there should be less apartment development, if any, south of 51st Avenue N. and more open space acquisition to preserve the natural amenities of the area while at the same time, protecting the existing property owners in the area. Mr. Britts asked the Commission why the proposal of Midwest Planning is being considered when the Comprehensive Plan has already set forth the planning goals for the Southwest Neighborhood. Chairman Jensen explained that the purpose of reviewing the Midwest proposal is to determine if there should be a change in the plan for the Southwest Neighborhood. He stated that in his opinion the Midwest proposal has far reaching implications and . that the Commission must evaluate the merits of the existing Compre- hensive Plan with the Midwest proposal and determine which is more desireable in terms of comprehensive land use planning. 1 1 1 -2- Mr. Willard stated that one of the problems with the Southwest Neighborhood is the incompatibility of I-2 development with resi- dential property. He stated that this type of incompatibility has a detrimental effect upon a neighborhood, and further that th`ra is already visible deterioration in the area south of the pole yard. Mr. Willard then referred to some of the permitted uses in an I-2 district and pointed out the detriments such development would have on a neighborhood. Mr. Nichols then stated that he is far. more concerned with the detriment that high density multiple dwelling would cause than I-2 industry. He further stated that the residents of the neighborhood realized that the pole yard existed when they bought in the area and have for years accepted and tolerated that I-2 development. He further stated that if there is to be a change he would prefer a lower density multiple development such as R-3 and a possible development of I-1 light industry. Mr. Zalaznik stated that in his opinion the Midwest Plan is acceptable, further stating that he would prefer to see R-5 devel- opment north of the Soo Line Tracks as opposed to the I-2 heavy industrial zoning. Chairman Jensen then stated after a brief review, that it appeared that following objections were expressed in regard to the Midwest Study: I. Multiple development suggested density is too high. 2. Multiple development would create a traffic problem. 3. Multiple development would create a transient neighborhood. 4. The plan had not provided for enough park and open space area. It was the consensus of the Commission that these were the major points that had been brought forth by the discussion with the neighborhood committee. After a brief poll of the Planning Commission members, a motion was made by Commissioner Grosshans and seconded by Commis- sioner Schuller to further review the Midwest Planning Study at future Planning Commission meetings. The motion carried unanimously. The next item of business was review of the Nursing Home Ordinance. Mr. Loucks introduced the Ordinance to the Commission stating that the Ordinance being presented is the basic document that the Commission had been working with over the past sixty days including modifications that the Commission had proposed at the various reviews of the Ordinance during that time period. The Commission then reviewed the Ordinance on a section by section basis. 1 i 1 -3- Commissioner Bogucki made a motion to recommend to the City Council adoption of "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF NURSING HOMES AND BOARDING CARE HOMES, REQUIRING A LICENSE TO OP-GR- ATE SUCH FACILITY AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH FACILITIES. '° The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schuller. The motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Ditter and seconded by Commis- sioner Bogucki to adjourn. The vote carried! unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 12:50 A.M. Chai an 1 1 1