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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 08-28 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 STUDY SESSION CITY HALL AUGUST 28., 1975 all to Order: The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order at 8:00 p-m, by Chairman Carl Gross. Roll Call : Chairman Gross , Commissioners Scott, Foreman, Jacobson, and Pierce. Also present was Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Jacobson seconded by 8-14-75 Commissioner Pierce to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1975 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Gross, Commissioners Pierce and Jacobson. Not voting: Commissioners Foreman and Scott who stated they were not present at that meeting. The motion passed. Application No. 75030 Following the Chairman's explanation, the first '(Steve Nelson) item of business was consideration of Application No. 75030, submitted by Mr. Steve Nelson of `behal,f of the Lynbrook Bowl . The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks a special use permit for the existing day care facility at the Harron Methodist Church, 5452 Dupont Avenue North. He stated the facility is intended to provide care for children of mothers using the bowling establishment's day programs. He explained that children are left at the facility and then picked up by the parents:. He also stated the premises have been inspected by the Building Official who reports that observed deficiencies had been corrected, Chairman Gross recognized Mr. Marvin Nelson, re- presenting the applicant, who briefly explai=ned the scope of the operation. Chairman Gross announced that a public hearing had been scheduled and recognized the resident of 5500 Dupont Avenue North, who stated his con- cern with traffic in the area, particularly that traffic caused by cars coming to leave and pick up children at the church, He stated the problem was most acute at 9:15 a.m. and noon, and 12.:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. He noted that Mr. Nelson had been apprised of the situation and had made efforts to cooperate with the residents in alleviating the traffic. A brief discussion ensued regarding the traffic generation, and steps the applicant could take to informing his patrons that the parking lot across the street from the church should be used. Mr. Nelson stated that he would so inform his customers and that he appreciated the concerns of the neigh- borhood and would take appropriate steps to al- leviate the problem generated by his operation. Close Hearing Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Com- missioner Scott to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. -1- 8/28/75 Following further, discussion there was a motion Action Recommending Approval by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Commissioner of Application No. 75030 Scott to recommend approval of Planning Commission (Steve Nelson) Application No. 75030, submitted by Mr. Steve Nelson, subject to the following conditions: 1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is not trans ferable® 2e The permit is subject to all applicable ordinances, codes , and regulations, and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3, A copy of the current State license shall be kept on file with the City. 4m The applicant shall take appropriate steps, including notification of customers, that the church parking lot shall be used in lieu of parking on the street. 5, The permit is subject to annual review. The motion passed unanimously, The next item of business was consideration of Application Now 75031 Planning Commission Application No. 75031 , sub- (Cross of Glory Church) mitted by Cross of Glory Lutheran Church. The item was introduced by the Secretary who stated the applicant seeks a special use permit for an existing nursery school operated on the church premises, 5940 Ewing Avenue North, He stated the operation is currently licensed as a Christian Day Nursery School , as follows : 24 children, 4 to 5 years of age; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:30 to 11 :3Q a.m. , Monday, Thursday - 1 :00 to 3:00 pm. ; September through Mayo He stated the premises have been inspected by the Building Official who reports the facility is in order, Chairman Gross recognized Mr, Voss, who repre- sented the applicant, and who commented as to the nature of the operation and distributed literature describing the -schools activities, A brief discussion ensued involving the inspection of the premises and whether food was served. The applicant responded that the only food served in conjunction with the school was snacks and that there was no hot-food operation, Motion by Commissioner Scott seconded by Com- Close Hearing missioner Jacobson to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Scott seconded by Com- Action Recommending Approval missioner Pierce to recommend approval of Planning of Application No. 75031 Commission Application No. 75031 , submitted by (Cross of Glory Church) Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, subject to the following conditions: 1 , The permit is issued to the applicant as operator for the facility and is not trans- ferable. 2� The permit is subject to all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations and -2- 8/28/75 violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. A copy of the current State license shall be kept on file with the City. 4. The permit is subject to annual review. The motion passed unanimously. Recess The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and resumed at 9:15 p.m. Jacobson Leaves Commissioner Jacobson left the table at 9:16 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Review The next item of business was continued review by Section of the Comprehensive Plano During re- lated discussion it was determined that the Secretary should begin the preparation of a draft revision which would reflect the deletions and changes , which the Commission had made in the item-by-item review. Other Business: In other business, a brief discussion ensued re- lative to Commissioner Scott's resignation from the Commission, which was acknowledged by the City Council . Commissioner Scott stated that she had a pu rsunal time conflict and had indicated to the Mayor that she would continue her position, until a replacement was found. Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Foreman seconded by Com- missioner Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Com- mission meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Chairma -3- 8/28/75