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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 02-06 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL MEETING CITY HALL February 6 , 1975 Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in special session and was called to order at 8 : 05 p.m. by Commissioner Cecilia Scott. 11 Call: Commissioners Scott, Engdahl, Pierce, Jacobson and Horan. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere. Approve Minutes: 1-16-75 Motion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of.,the January 16 , 1975 meeting as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. Review Revised Map: Following the Chairman' s explanation, the. Secretary briefly reviewed the recently revised City zoning map. The ,'Director of Public. Wcr.k.s offered comments regarding an overlay to that map which indicated the planned modifications and upgrading of the Interstate Highway frc. m its intersection with Brooklyn Blvd. to the proposed interchange at 53rd Avenue. A brief discussion ensued and the Director of Public Works commented that substantial input had been gathered from residents who live along the existing freeway, and that additional input would be sought from residents along the proposed segment which would run parallel to the Mississippi River. Chairman Gross Arrived: Chairman Gross arrived at 8 : 40 p.m. Application No. 75001: The first item of business was consideration of (Bob Ryan Oldsmobile) Planning Commission Application No. 75001 sub- mitted by Bob Ryan Oldsmobile, Inc. The item was introduced by the Secretary, who stated the ordinance provides for the retail sale of motor vehicles as a special use in a C-2 zone and that the applicant had recently acquired the auto- mobile dealership, formerly owned and operated by Velie Oldsmobile at 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. The Secretary briefly reviewed the history of the operation which had received site and build- ing plan approval under Application No. 68010. He stated that one of the primary concerns over the years had been the maintenance and upkeep of the ordinance-required screening fence along the easterly boundary of the site. He noted that the applicant had recently made several repairs to damaged portions of the fence. The Secretary also commented that a basic zoning and license consideration for the site was the elimination of inoperable or junk vehicles stor to the rear of the service building. The Secretary then reviewed a copy of the original site plan, which is representative of the plans approved by the City Council in 1968 . Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Larry Conaway, who represented the applicant. A brief discussion ensued as to the upkeep and proposed improvements -1- 2/6/75 to the site. Mr. Conaway stated that the applicant was concerned about the security of the site and had taken bids for install- ation of additional fencing. During further discussion, the Secretary recommended that before the installation of any fencing, the proposed location and type of fencing should be reviewed with the Planning and Inspection Department. Chairman Gross waived the reading of the Close Public Hearing names of the notified property owners in that none was present. There was a motion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Commissioner Horan to close the public hearing. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed changes to the existing signery and the Secretary commented that several consultations had been held with the applicant and the sign contractor, and that at this time, signery was not an issue before the Commission or Council. Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Action Recommena ' :, Commissioner Engdahl to recommend -approval Approval of ApF *ion of Planning Commission Application No. 75001 No. 75001 submitted by Bob Ryan Oldsmobile, Inc. subject (Ryan Oldsmob l = . r.c. ) to the following conditions : 1. The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the enterprise and is not transferable . 2 . The permit is subject to all applicable ordinance requirements , and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. Required screening between the site and the abutting residential property shall be properly maintained to assure structural and aesthetic integrity. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was consideration Application Noe 73041 of Planning Commission Application No. 73041 (Northbrook Nursery submitted by Northbrook Nursery School , School) 6240 Aldrich Avenue North. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the existing permit for the school was auth- orized by the Council on December 17 , 1973 and was conditioned to the effect that it was for a twelve month duration. He stated the permit was issued on February 1, 1974 after a number of code deficiencies had been rectified. He stated there was no record of complaints and the Building Official had reviewed the premises reporting that the minimum require- ments were met. Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Ken Klefsaas, who represented the applicant and who described the scope of the operation. He stated that the school served approximately 134 different children at several separate sessions consisting of a maximum of 30 children per session. 2/6/75 -2- Close Public Hearing: Chairman Gross noted that none of the notified property owners was present and waived a reading of the names . Motion by Commissioner Scott , seconded by Commissioner Pierce to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Action Recommending Following further discussion, there was a motion Reapproval of Application by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner No. 73041 Scott to recommend reapproval of Planning (Northbrook Nursery School) Commission Application No. 73041 submitted by Northbrook Nursery School, 6240 Aldrich Ave. No. , subject to the following conditions: 1 . The premises will be held in compliance with all applicable State and local reg- ulations , and such compliance will be documented by the appropriate inspection agencies to the City annually. 2 . The operation shall be in accordance: with the provisions of the applicant ' s operating license , a current copy of which sha.171 be placed on file with the City anri:&__,,_ The motion passed unanimously. Application No. 73039 The next item of business was consideraY __( , f (Le Pepiniere Montessori) Planning Commission Application No . 73C3�1 submitted by the LePepiniere Montessore. 5827 Humboldt Avenue North. The Secretary explained that the City Council had authorized the existing permit on December 17 , 1973 , for the school located in the facilities of the Lutheran Church of the Triune God, and that it was issued on February 1, 1974. He stated one of the conditions specified a twelve month period. The Secretary stated there was no record of complaints and the Building Official had reviewed the premises , reporting that minimum requirements were met . Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Pfeifer, who rep- resented the applicant and a brief discussion ensued regarding the operation of the school. Mr. Pfeifer explained that the school consisted of two classes of 16 to 18 children each, and that no meals were served on the premises . Close Public Hearing: Chairman Gross noted that none of the notified property owners was present and waived the reading of the names. Motion by Commissioner Scott , seconded by Commissioner Engdahl to close the public hearing. Action Recommending Following further discussion, there was a motion Approval of Application by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Commissioner No. 73039 Pierce to recommend reapproval of Planning (Le Pepiniere Montessori) Commission Application No. 73039 submitted by Le Pepiniere Montessori School, subject to the following conditions : 1. The premises will be held in compliance with all applicable State and local reg- ulations and such compliance will be documented by the appropriate inspection agencies of the City annually. 2 . The operation shall be limited to no more than 29 persons per session. -3- 2/6/75 3. The operation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the applicant' s operating license, a copy of which will be submitted to the City annually. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was consideration of Application No. 68032 Planning Commission Application No . 68032 (King' s Academy) consisting of a review of a special use permit for King' s Academy, 6120 Xerxes Ave. No . Chairman Gross noted that another application on the agenda, No. 68057 , submitted by Brookdale Assemblies of God Church adjacent to the King' s Academy, should also be con- sidered at this time for purposes of discussion. The items were introduced by the Secretary, who stated that the City Council authorized the special permit for a Christian Day School under Application No. 68032 on August 5 , 1968 . He stated that it was the understanding as re- flected in a letter from the applicant, that the playground area east of the building would be fenced in and the driveway onto Brooklyn Drive would be eliminated. He stated that this work had not been accomplished. He stated that late last year in response to a request by the State Welfare Dept.regarding the State licensing of the King' s Academy facility, the Planning and Inspection Dept. and the City Sanitarian had conducted a thorough inspection of the facility. He stated that final approval of the State license was contingent upon re- affirmation of the special use permit. The Secretary further explained that the matter was before the Commission for re-appraisal due to the determination that there was a number of site deficiencies as well as the determination that King' s Academy was utilizing the facilities of the Assemblies of God Church during the week and conversely, the Assemblies of God Church was utilizing the King' s Academy facilities on Sundays . The Secretary reviewed the general site layout including the plot plan which had been approved for the construction of the church building currently used by King' s Academy. He stated the primary concerns were with the completion of certain basic site improvements , including upgrading of the parking lot , which did not contain curbing; installation of sodding of areas otherwise unimproved; elimination of the access onto Brooklyn Drive; and general upgrading of the landscaping. Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Laurel Zipf, who represented the applicant. An extensive discussion ensued as to the original approval of the application and the need to complete basic site work. Extensive discussion also ensued as to the use of the Assemblies of God Church for the day school operation, which Mr. Zipf explained was necessary until such time that additional educational facilities could be added onto the King' s Academy building. 2/6/75 -4- With respect to the use of the Assemblies of God Church educational building, Chairman Gross recognized Mr. and Mrs. Scanlon, 6006 Xerxes Ave. No. , who stated their concern that the out- side play activities had been conducted in the Asseblies of God side yard next to their home generating noise and general distrubance to their living environment. They stated they had no objection to the use of the facilities by the King' s Academy, but that they felt the outside play activities should be restricted to areas other than the side yard of the church. Further discussion ensued as to the appropriate location and delineation of play areas for the children at both locations. The Secretary commented that while the site plan was accurate as to scale and boundary location, it did not necessarily reflect current status of paving, landscaping and curbing. The Secretary suggested that further consderation of the completion of minimum site impt,o,rements comprehended under Application No. 6603:2 he deferred to permit the applicant an _,,pportunity to update the approved site plan y reflecting current site conditions . He. the staff could work with the erms of delineating necessary site imprc�� the updated plan before it was returned << �1 Commission and Council for approval. Close Public Hearing Chairman Gross noted that none of the other notified property owners was present with regard to either application and he waived a reading of the names. Motion by Commissioner Pierce , seconded by Commissioner Engdahl to close the public hearing relative to reconsideration to Planning Commission Application No . 68032 sub- mitted by King' s Academy. Motion passed unanimously. Action to Table Following further discussion, there was a motion Application No. 68032 by Commissioner Scott , seconded by Commissioner Re. King' s Academy Engdahl to table further consideration of Planning Special Use Permit Commission Application No. 68032 submitted by King' s Academy until the March study meeting to enable the applicant to revise the approved site plan to accurately reflect the status of existing site improvements , and to enable the applicant the opportunity to work with the staff in indic- ating on said revised plan the required and pro- posed site improvements such as , sodding, land- scaping, curbing and fencing of the playground area. The motion passed unanimously. lose Public Hearing Following further discussion regarding the use of the Assemblies of God Church by King' s Academy, there was a motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Pierce to close the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Action Recommending Motion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Approval of Application Commissioner Horan to recommend approval of the No. 68057 special use request comprehended under Application (Assemblies of God Church) No. 68057 regarding the use of the Assemblies of God educational facilities by King' s Academy subject to the following conditions : -5- 2/6/75 1. The outside play activities shall be limited to those areas other than the side yard south of the church and educational building. 2. The permit shall be subject to review by the Commission at the September 1975 meeting. 3 . The use shall be limited to no more than 20 children. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Gross left the table at 10 : 15 p.m. Chairman Gross Left Meeting The meeting recessed at 10 : 15 p.m. and Recess resumed at 10 : 45 p.m. In other business, the Secretary briefly re- Other Business viewed pending items which were scheduled for the regular meeting on February 13 , 1975 . Motion by Commissioner Engdahl, seconded by Adjournment Commissioner Jacobson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 11: 20 p.m. Chairman 2/6/75 -6-