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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 05-28 PCM Minutes of the Proceedings of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center County of Hennepin and State of Miinnesota May 28, 1970 The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman Robert Jensen at 7:35 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Robert Jensen, Commissioners Henry Bogucki, Paul Ditter, Robert Grosshans, and Karl Schuller were present. Also present was B. E. Peterson. Chairman Jensen requested that the Commission consider Planning Commission Application No. 70013 submitted by Byron Dunkley requesting a variance on lot depth and front yard set- backs for Lots 12, 13 and 14, Garcelon's Addition, commonly described as being located on the east side of Lyndale Avenue in the 5500 block. The application was last considered by the Planning Commission on May 7, 1970, and was tabled and taken under advisement. Chairman Jensen was informed by the Secretary that the variance requested was for deficiencies of lot depth and front yard setback as required by Section 15-106 (g) 2 (bb) (dd) . The Secretary further pointed out that subject application is in a subdivision and that said lots do not meet minimum subdivision design standards and can be considered as substandard lots as defined by Section 35-500. Following this, members of the Commission examined said parcels and concurred that if the appli- cant's land survey was called into question by the City Engineer that said land survey under question should be confirmed. Following this, members of the Commission discussed those vacant parcels south of said application and on the east side of Lyndale Avenue from the 5300 block to the 5500 block. Concern :--.. was expressed by members of the Commission that granting a variance would establish a precedent for these parcels. Following further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Bogucki, to recommend to the City Council that Application No. 70013 submitted by Byron Dunkley requesting a variance on lot depth and front yard setback for Lots 12, 13 and 14, Garcelon's Addition, be denied for the following reasons: 1) Concern with cars that might have to back out on to Lyndale Avenue; and 2) That the granting of the variance would establish a precedent. The motion died for a lack of a second. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Henry Bogucki and seconded by Karl Schuller to recommend to the City Council that Application No. 70013 submitted by Byron Dunkley requesting a variance on lot depth and front yard setback for Lots 12, 13 and 14, Garcelon's Addition, be denied for the following reasons: 1) The applicant has not presented sufficient evidence nor has he demonstrated that all of the standards for variances have been met; i 1 -2- 2) The amount of variance is not specified in the request; 3) The applicant has submitted a questionable land survey which was called into question by the City Engineer. Voting for the motion were: Jensen, Schuller, Grosshans and Bogucki. Voting against: none. Not voting: Ditter. (Commissioner Ditter was not at the Commission meeting at the time said application was under consideration.) The next item for consideration was Planning Commission Application No. 70014 submitted by Richard Zejdlik requesting rezoning from R1 to R3 the vacant property commonly described as the 6700 block on the west side of Orchard Avenue North. Said application was last considered by the Planning Commission on May 7, 1970, where action was taken to refer said application to the Northwest Neighborhood Committee. At this time, Chairman Jensen said that such a report would be forthcoming from the Northwest Neighborhood Committee by the June 25th study meeting. After considerable discussion, it was the concensus of the Planning Commission that Neighborhood Committees be consulted, if necessary, regarding those applications requesting rezoning. The next item for consideration by the Planning Commission was Application No. 69049 submitted by Peterson and Associates requesting a special use permit for a nursing home which would be located in the southeast corner of 55th and Bryant Avenues North. The matter was last considered at the City Council meeting of December 15, 1969, at which time said application was referred back to the Planning Commission for study and recom- mendation of development and operational standards for nursing homes. At this time, members of the Planning Commission discussed the following factors : 1) That said nursing home should be in an activity area rather than strictly in a residential setting; 2) That there is growing concern with occupant density of nursing homes including number of beds per room; 3) That many of the occupants of nursing homes are receiving federal medi-care and state medi-care aid; 4) The federal and state nursing home requirements are, at the best, minimum; and 5) The Commission, at this point in time, is unable to properly make a recommendation to the Council on standards without further time and assistance. At this time, the Secretary related to the Commission that there is a forthcoming application (Ron Fleissner, 70018 and 70032) seeking special use permit and site and building plan approval for construction of a nursing home. There followed a very 1 1 -3- lengthy discussion regarding Application No. 69049 specifically concerning 55th and Bryant Avenues as collector streets. Following this discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Grosshans and seconded by Commissioner Bogucki, to uphold Section 35-311. 2 (d) requiring that nursing homes and rest homes have access only by collector or arterial streets. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was next made by Commissioner Ditter, seconded by Commissioner Grosshans to recommend to the City Council denial of Planning Commission Application No. 69049, submitted by Peterson and Associates requesting a special use permit for a nursing home which would be located in the southeast corner of 55th and Bryant Avenues North. The Planning Commission recommends denial based upon its resolution 69-5 dated December 4, 1969. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Jensen noted that the Brooklyn Park Planning Commission will have a public hearing on June 10, 1970, regarding rezoning of property on 73rd and France Avenues North and requested that this meeting be attended by a Commission member. Commissioner Bogucki stated that he will attend the June 10, 1970, Brooklyn Park Planning Commission meeting regarding rezoning for the property at 73rd and France Avenue North. Chairman Jensen mentioned to members of the Commission that a subcommittee should be formed to consider the need for freeway development zones in Brooklyn Center. Motion by Commissioner Schuller and seconded by Commissioner Grosshans to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The Commission adjourned at 10059 P.M. Chairman 1 1