HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 05-18 PCM Minutes of the Proceedings of the
Planning Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center in the County
of Hennepin and State of Minnesota
May 1£, 1972
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to
order by Chairman Robert Jensen at 8:11 P.M.
Roll Call: Chairman Jensen, Commissioners Scott, Gross, Bogucki,
and Grosshans. Also present were Chief Building Inspector Jean
Murphey and Administrative Assistant Daniel Hartman.
Motion by Commissioner Gross, seconded by Commissioner Scott,
to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1972 meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Following the Chairman's explanation, the first item of business
was continued consideration of Application No. 72018 submitted by
Wyman Smith for R. W. Steiner (tabled May 4, 1972) . He stated that
the application was for site and building plan approval, and that
an application for preliminary plat approval had been filed and would
be on the June 1st agenda.
Chairman Jensen then recognized the applicant. He presented
and explained the site and building plans for consideration by the
Commission. The Secretary stated that there appeared to be no
problems with the building plans, subject to the usual conditions
of final approval by the City Engineer and the Building Inspector.
Following a brief discussion of the plans, Chairman Jensen then
recognized a representative of Transcontinental Development Corpor-
ation, owner and developer of the parcel to the west. Commissioner
Grosshans commented his major concern was for the roadway that would
be between the two properties. The Transcontinental Development
Corporation representative stated that their major concern was the
development of the six acre parcel to the rear of the proposed
development. He stated that Transcontinental was willing to work
out a joint easement, but that represented the only factor of
influence Transcontinental might have relative to the yet undetermined
use of the large six acre tract and possible ramifications upon
their project.
Chairman Jensen then recognized Mr. David Miller, president of
Transcontinental Development Corporation. He stated that he under-
stood by the Council's action on his Application (No. 72032, approved
April 10, 1972) that the easement did not have to be established at
the time of building. He felt that the easements were to be worked
out through mutual consent.
Chairman Jensen stated that while the easements should be worked
out by mutual consent, the easement had to be granted before the
construction commenced.
The Secretary noted that at the April 10th City Council meeting,
the fifth condition of approval of Application No. 72032 submitted
by Transcontinental Development Corporation stated:
5. Required installation of permanent curbing along the
east property line may be deferred for three years,
pengin the development of the property to the east,
subject to the following conditions:
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a. Notwithstanding the above conditions, the City
may require the installation of curbing at
any earlier time than may be necessary;
b. During the interim period, temporary bituminous
rolled curbing will be installed along the east
property line;
c. If during this period of time, the adjacent area
should be developed with a plan that would not
require the curb, and the City approved that plan,
the City could waive the curb requirements in
these areas.
He noted that since development of the easterly property was
imminent, the easterly curbing of this area could be waived subject
to the installation of roadway by the present applicant.
Extensive discussion ensued relative to the access between the
two developments and it was the consensus of the Commission that
the installation of a 15 foot paved roadway along the entire length
of the westerly property line should be required of the present
applicant and that said roadway should conform with that installed
by the developer of the property to the west. Considerations
including the common usage of this easement area for access purposes
by the developments as well as provision for access to future uses
of the rear 6 acre parcel were cited.
Motion by Commissioner Grosshans, seconded by Commissioner
nogucki to recoxtnnerid approval of planning ('onunission Application
No. 72018 submitted by Wyman Smith for R. W. Steiner subject to the
following conditions:
1. All utility and drainage plans are subject to the
approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance
of a building permit;
2. Building plans are subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector with respect to applicable
building codes;
3. A performance agreement and performance bond (in an
amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be
submitted to the City to guarantee the site improvements
as designated on the plans submitted.
4. Sidewalk easements will be provided along the northerly
property line;
5. There shall be a stair leading to a scuttle in the roof
and such stair, scuttle, railings, etc. , shall conform
with the requirements of the State Building Code;
6. All cross easements will be filed with the City prior
to the issuance of building permits and are subject
to review by the City Pttorney;
7. A 15 foot-wide roadway will be installed in accordance
with Section 35-710 of the City ordinances along the
west property line to conform with the comparable roadway
installation by the developer of the property to the west.
The motion passed unanimously.
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The meeting recessed at 9:15 P.M. and resumed at 9:30 P.M.
Chairman Jensen then read a letter from Chairman Audre Mossberg
of the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission, who suggested a
joint meeting in the near future to discuss the Comprehensive Plan
regarding those areas of the plan that dealt with environmental
matters. It was the consensus of the Commission that a joint
meeting be held on May 25, 1972.
The next item of business was the continued review of the
Comprehensive Plan and commentaries submitted by the various neigh-
borhood groups. Discussion ensued relative to the material on
pages 17 through 22 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Jensen then read a letter from the Northeast Neighbor-
hood Group pertaining to rezoning Application No. 72020. Mr.
William Hannay, Chairman of the group, stated that the group had
no objection to the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Jensen then
stated that the tabled application for rezoning would be considered
at the June 1, 1972, meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Gross
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The
Brooklyn Center Planning Commission adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
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