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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 02-25 PCM Minutes of the Proceedings of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota February 25, 1971 The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman Robert Jensen at 7:34 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Robert Jensen, Commissioners Henry Bogucki, Karl Schuller, Cecelia Scott, Robert Foreman, Paul Ditter. Staff members present: Tom Loucks. Motion was made by Cormnissioner Foreman and seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of February 4, 1971, as submitted. Motion carried. Commissioner Schuller not voting. The first item of business was discussion of a resolution recora:nending denial of Planning Commission Applications No. 70066 and 70067 submitted by Village Builders, Inc. The item was intro- duced by Mr. Loucks who commented that the Planning Commission, on February 4, 1971, had directed the staff to prepare a resolution recommending denial of the aforementioned Planning Commission Applications. A brief discussion ensued at which time Commissioner Bogucki commented that he hoped other Commissions would support the Planning Commission's effort to maintain the Shingle Creek and park concept in the Southeast Neighborhood as reflected in the resolution before the Commission. Commissioner Schuller commented that he disagreed with the resolution because he felt it would not negate the possibility of continuing the Shingle Creek concept because the applicant had expressed a desire to dedicate one acre of land east of the pro- posed rezoning to be utilized for open space purposes. Member Bogucki introduced the following resolution and mQued its adoption: PLAMUNG C011MIS ION RESOLUTION NO. 71-1 RESOLUTION RECOMM.E11?ING DENIAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS NO. 70066 AND 70067 SUBMITTED BY VILLAGE BUILMRS, 1NC. WHEREAS, Richard Curry, representing Village Builders, Inc. , has submitted Applications No. 70066 and 70067 requesting rezoning from Rl to R4 classification and site and building plan approval for a 36 'unit apartment complex to be located at 53rd and Russell Avenues North; and- WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request for rezoning and site and building plan approval at a public hearing held pursuant to published and mailed notices, on January 21, 1971, and further reviewed said applications on February 4, 1971; and WHEREAS,. the City Council did adopt, in November of 1966, a Comprehensive Plan, relating to the uses of land in the City a Brooklyn Center, and recommending that the property included in this application be reserves] for open space- purposes to serve the residents of the Southeast Neighbord; and i 1 1 -2- WHEREAS, it is ascertained by the Commission that because of its location, rezoning and plan approval of the aforementioned parcel would set an unwise precedent of allowing multiple residential development to encroach into designated open space areas; and WHEREAS, the Commission has ascertained that the proposed multiple development would be inconsistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOISYN CENTER to recommend denial of Applications No. 70066 and 70067 because said applications are inconsistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and further, that such development would serve as a detriment for future park planning in the Southeast Neighborhood. The resolution was duly seconded by Member Foreman and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Robert Jensen, Paul Ditter, Cecelia Scott, Henry Bogucki and Robert Foreman. The following voted against: Karl Schuller. The motion carried. Commissioner Grosshans arrived at 7:50 P.M. The next item of business was discussion of the Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Committee Report. Chairman Jensen noted that the Southwest Neighborhood Committee had submitted a report to the Comwission and it was the intent of this meeting to review that report with members of the Committee. Chairman Jensen then proceeded to read the report and a discussion ensued on an item by item basis. Following a discussion among the Commission members and the neighborhood committee members, it was the consensus of the Commission to accept the report, and it was further added that in addition to documents submitted, there was a request by the neighborhood committee to have France Avenue and 53rd Avenue removed from the state aid street system. Chairman Jensen commented that the Planning Commission would be giving the report and the additional recommendation a further review at a future date. Motion was made by Commissioner Bogucki and seconded by Commissioner Schuller to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 P.M. At 8:30 P.M. , Mayor Cohen, acting as moderator, called to order a joint Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission special study meeting. Following opening comments by the Mayor, Mr. Hagel of the Park and Recreation Department backgrounded those present on parks and recreation planning. He commented on neighborhood parks, play lots, play grounds and play field, community parks and metropolitan parks concept and indicated that the objective of the Park and Recreation Commission was to provide a well-rounded program that would be attractive to both youth and adults within the community. 1 1 -3- Robert Jensen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, then indicated some of the goals of the Planning Commission in regard to park development as it relates to zoning and comprehensive planning. He indicated that one of the concerns of the Commission, over the past few years, has been the pressures of developers to utilize remaining open lands. Audre Mossberg, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, then backgrounded those in attendance on the goals and action programs of their Commission over the last year and further indicated the 1971 action programs as it related to park and open space activities. Following the presentations, there was a general discussion in regard to the Parks and Recreation philosophies of the Commissions. It was the consensus of those in attendance that discussion of the various philosophies and programs of the Commissions has been a worthwhile educational process for all those concerned with parks, park planning and recreation programs and that future meetings or discussion should be held in this regard. 1 1 1