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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 09-02 PCM Minutes of the Proceedings of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota S eotembe r 2, 1971 The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Pro-tem P.o-ert Gross ans at 5:00 P.M. Roll Calls Chairman Pro-tem Robert Grosshans, Commissioners Henry Bogucki, Karl Schuller, Paul Ditter, Robert Foreman and Cecelia Scott. Staff members present were: Tom Lou-cks and James Merila. Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item of business was Planning Commission Application Tao. 71031 submitted by Bermel Smaby. The item was introduced by Mr. I,oucks who indicated that the applicant is requesting site and building plan approval for a three story, 13,200 square foot office building to be located at 65th and Brooklyn Boulevard. It was noted that the three story structure c=gill consist of two floors utilized for general office use and a ground level which is to contain 18 parking stalls. DiscussioO ensued relative to the proposed exterior lighting plan for the site. Mr. C. Dudley, property owner adjacent to the proposed development, expressed concern that the lighting, if improperly diffused, would be obnoxious to adjacent property owners. Mr. Ben Bermel of Bermel Smaby indicated that it is not their intent to have glaring lights that wc»:ld Gpi"1.1 over the property lines, however, they would be very willing to work with Mr. Dudley in any matters related to lighting of the property. it was then noted by Mr. Loucks that in view of the City side- walk construction program along Brooklyn Boulevard, it would be desirable to obtain an 11 foot easement for sidewalk purposes on the property adjacent to Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Bermel commented that he, as the property owner, is willing to grant such an easement for sidewalk purposes and would submit a letter to the City staff indicating his intent. A representative of the applicant then commented relative to the sprinkling requirement for commercial buildings in excess of 2,000 square feet._ Fie note! that the structure that is being proposed will be constructed of spancrete materials which is relatively fire proof and the addition of a s;-ri tiler system to such a structure would not be beneficial to the property, but rather an increased construction cost. A discussion ensued in regard to the philosophy of the sprinkler system requirement for public buildings, and it was further noted by Chairman Pro-tem Gresshans that the commission has not been pre- sented with a variance request and could not consider the matter. Following further brief discussion,. a motion was made by Commissioner Bogucki and seconc'ed by Comwissioner Foreman to recommend approval of Planning Commission Application No. 71031 subject to the following conditions: 1. That access to the property from Brooklyn Boulevard be eliminated. i 1 1 -2- 2) Concrete curbing be used to delineate driving aisles and parking stalls; 3) All roof mechanical equipment be screened; 4) That a more detailed lig'_.ting plan be submitted prior to City Council review of the matter; 5) Utility, drainage and elevation plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit; 6) Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 7) A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee site improvements as designated on the plans submitted. The motion carried unanimously. The next item of business was planning Commission Application No. 71032 submitted by Nino`s Steak Souse requesting site and building plan approval. The application was introduced by Tyr. Loucks who commented that the Planning Commission and City Counci? previously approved. a site and building plans for a 9,000 square foot restaurant facility to be located at Earle Brown Drive and John Martin Drive, and since that time, the applicant has determined to change sites for the location of the restaurant and is now requesting site and building plan approval for a property located east of Earle Brown Drive and adjacent to Highway 100. Following review of the site plan and a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Foreman to recommend approval of Planning Commission Application No. 71032 subject to the following conditions: 1) That all mechanical equipment located on the roof be screened; 2) A three foot va.riated berm be placed in the green strip adjacent to F3ighway 100 to serve as a screening device between the parking lot at the east edge of the property and Yighway 100. 3) Utility, drainage and elevation plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building perni.tl 4) Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 51 A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to cuarar_tee site improvements as designated on the plans submitted. The motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 -3- The next item of business was review of the Sign Ordinance study as submitted by the Planning Commission Sign Ordinance Sub- Committee. The report and other matters related to the sign ordinance was then briefly reviewed. It was then the consensus of the Planning Commission to further review the Sign Ordinance at the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The next item of business was discussion related to the feasibility of rezoning the old City Hall site from R5 to Cl (commercial) zoning. Mr. Loucks presented a brief report in regard to the current status of the property. A discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Commission to direct the staff to further research the matter and prepare a written document for Planning Commission review. Motion was made by Commission Hogucki and seconded by Commissioner Scott to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 11030 P.M. ,�hairman V I