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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 06-19 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 REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL June 19 , 1975 Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order at 8 :05 p.m. by Chairman Carl Gross. Roll Call: Chairman Gross, Commissioners Scott, Horan, Pierce, Engdahl and Jacobson. Also present were Director of Public Works James Merila and Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere. Approval of Minutes : Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by May 22, 1975 Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of the May 22 , 1975 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were : Commissioners Engdahl, Scott, Horan, Pierce and Jacobson. Not voting: Chairman Gross, who stated he was not present at the meeting. Motion passed. Application No. 75014 Following the Chairman' s explanation, the first (W.J. Dale) item of business was consideration of Planning Commission Application No. 75014 , submitted by W. J. Dale . The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant was seeking approval of a preliminary plat involving the property between France Avenue and Azelia Avenue, and north of Lakebreeze Avenue. He stated the land had not been formally subdivided, and that the parcels involved were owned by Dale Tile Co. and Davies Water Equipment Co. He stated the gross area of the property was approximately 10 acres with 2 . 53 acres being the present Davies Equipment site on the west, and 2 . 48 acres being the Dale Tile Co. site on the east. He stated the submitted plat proposes 3 lots between those, each being .92 acres, and that it was expected the most westerly of the smaller parcels would be sold to the Davies Equipment Co. The Secretary commented on the staff recommendation that, rather than the proposed five separate parcels, there be a consolidation of at least two. He stated that the proposed lots 2 and 3, should be consolidated into one larger parcel until such time that an actual development would be proposed. He stated this had been discussed with the applicant, who had voiced no objection. The Secretary also stated that the staff initially felt lots 4 and 5 should also be consolidated since the intended use was to expand the Davies Water Equipment site, once the land had been purchased from Dale Tile Co. He stated that recommendation was based on an early assumption that the land would be held in common ownership with the existing Davies site and thus, consistent with the zoning ordinance requirement that commonly -1- 6/19/75 owned adjacent parcels serving a common development must be combined through platting or registered land survey, could be consoldiated now rather than in the future . Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Jones and Mr. Davies, representing the applicant and an extensive discussion ensued regarding the combination of proposed lots 4 and 5. Mr. Jones stated that he and Mr. Davies presently owned the land which was leased to the Davies Water Equipment Co. He stated further, that the intent was for the Davies Water Equipment Co. to purchase the proposed lot 4 from Dale Tile, and in fact would eventually be used by the Davies Water Equipment Co. as an expansion of their present premises . He noted that there would therefor, be a separate ownership of each parcel and it was their concern that there would be a separation for tax purposes . The Secretary stated that if the parcels were in fact not under common ownership, then the zoning ordinance requirement would not apply. He noted also, that at such time that the Davies Water Equipment Co. would acquire the property, site plan approval would be required as to proposed improvements such as screening u,u drainage, or any construction which might be intended on the additional land. During further discussion, the Director of Public Works commented that the State Highway Department had been notified of the proposed plat and that a response had not been received. Following further discussion, there was a motion Close Public Hearin by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Horan to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Motion passed by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Recommend Approval of Commissioner Engdahl to recommend approval of Application No. 75014 Planning Commission Application No. 75014 submitted (W.J. Dale) by W. J. Dale and consisting of a preliminary plat of 4 parcels, namely the present site of the Dale Tile Co. ; a 1. 84 acre tract adjacent to the west; a .92 acre tract adjacent to the west; and, the tract presently the site of the Davies Water Equipment Co. ; subject to the following conditions : 1 . Final plat shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City ordinances. 2 . Final plat shall be subject to review by the City Engineer. The motion passed unanimously. In other business, the Secretary stated that he Other Business : and the Director of Public Works had met with representatives of the Northbrook Alliance Church Landscape Revision and abutting property owners who lived on the at Northbrook Alliance 6200 block of Bryant Avenue North, regarding Church concerns relative to the landscaping treatment for the church' s west boundary, comprehended under the special use permit site and building plans in Planning Commission Applications No. 72055 and No. 72067 . He explained that a number 6/19/75 -2- of the property owners had been concerned that the landscape treatment consisting of Russian Olive trees and a continuous hedge of Honeysuckle would not be adequate, in their opinion, to afford privacy and physical separation from the large open area belonging to the church. He stated that preliminary discussion with the property owners and with church officials indicated that an opaque fence would perhaps be more appropriate, and he also noted that the church had indicated a willingness to meet with the property owners and reach an agreement as to an acceptable screening device . He stated that the meeting was held at the church earlier in the evening and that a consensus had been reached that a six foot high vertical boarrl redwood fence along the property line would be acceptable with the exception of the last residence on the north, 6246 Bryant, where the occupant pre- ferred that no fence be installed in lieu of the indicated landscaping. The Secretary briefly reviewed the approved site plans and landscaping plans and it was the consensus of the Commission that such a fence could be pro- video in lieu of a portion of the approved shrubbery and tree treatment originally approved. Status of Application Regarding the status of Application No. 75012 No. 75012 submitted by Titus , Inc. , regarding the rezoning of (Titus, Inc . ) the tract of land north and west of Super Valu on Northway Drive, from C1-A to C-2 , the Secretary stated the Central Neighborhood Advisory Group had met at the City Hall on June 18, 1975, and had heard comments from a number of property owners in the neighborhood. He stated the chairman of the group had indicated the written comments and recommendation would be available early next week. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to place the tabled application on the June 26 , 1975 study agenda. Pending Developments : In other business, the Secretary briefly discussed a number of pending developments in the City and suggested another item for the study meeting would be continued review of the Comprehensive Plan. Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Jacobson, seconded by Commissioner Engdahl to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9 : 45 p.m. Chairman -3- 6/19/75 1 1