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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09 PCR Commissioner Schonning introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-09 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM "SF-SINGLE FAMILY" TO "RB-RETAIL BUSINESS", RELATIVE TO THE R3-MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONED LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3955, 4001 AND 4007 — 69TH AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, on March 11, 2010, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-01, a resolution recommending that the Brooklyn Center City Council adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2010, the City Council unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-65, a resolution adopting the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; and WHEREAS, Luther Auto Group LLLP owns the three parcels referenced in the heading, consisting of 1.76 total acres of land, all currently zoned R3-Multiple Family Residence (Townhouse/Garden Apartments/Condos), and which three parcels noted herein shall be known as the"Subject Site"; and WHEREAS, Luther Auto Group LLLP owns the adjacent 16.5 acre Honda and Toyota dealership development located at 6700 and 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard, which is immediately adjacent to the Subject Site and was approved under separate planned unit development in 2008 by the City of Brooklyn Center and is currently zoned PUD/C2 (Planned Unit Development/Commerce)by the City Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, Luther Auto Group LLLP is proposing to expand this new auto dealership development on the Subject Site, which requires rezoning, site and building plan and platting to complete this expanded redevelopment of the Subject Site; and WHEREAS, the current zoning of R3 Multiple Family Residence and underlying land use of SF-Single Family as identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan would not allow the redevelopment of this site as planned by Luther Auto Group, LLLP under such zoning and land use category; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center initiated this land use amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in order to change the current land use designation of SF-Single Family to RB-Retail Business; and WHEREAS, subject to a successful outcome of this land use amendment action,the City will consider the proposed expansion and consideration of this PUD/C2 District zoning on the Subject Site under separate action and public hearing at a future Planning Commission meeting; Res.2013-09 1 of 3 and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on June 26, 2013, whereby a planning staff report was presented and public testimony regarding the land use change; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the land use amendment request utilizing the guidelines for evaluating and determining the land use amendment as contained in the June 26, 2013 planning staff report, and the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that the land use amendment to change the current land use designation from SF-Single Family to RB-Retail Business on the Subject Site may be approved, based upon the following findings: 1. There appears to be a justifiable and reasonable case to change this land use, and there appears to be a clear and public need or benefit for this land use amendment. 2. The proposed uses in the proposed land use amendment area can easily be accommodated and contemplated for development of the subject property. 3. The proposed land use amendment will be consistent and compatible with the surrounding land use classifications. 4. There have not been any real significant or substantial physical land use changes in this area since the subject property was amended. 5. The land use amendment will result in an expansion of a zoning district warranted or supported by the City's Comprehensive Plan and can be considered to be in the best interest of the community. 6. The Subject Site is generally unsuited for uses permitted in the present land use category with respect to size, configuration, topography or location, due in part to the size and limited access onto the adjacent roadway system. 7. The land use amendment may be supported and approved due to the evidence of a broad public purpose . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that that the land use amendment to change the current land use designation from SF-Single Family to RB-Retail Business, may be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) The Metropolitan Council approval of the land use amendment change of this site from"SF-Single Family" to "RB-Retail Business" land use designation. Res.2013-09 2 of 3 2) If the subject areas identified herein is allowed to be changed, the developer (Luther Auto LLLP) must submit under separate planning applicant a request to rezone the parcels from R3 Multiple Family Residence to PUD/C2 Planned Unit Development/Commerce) District. 3) No part of this subject area or lands may be developed or used as part of the adjacent automobile dealership until such time as the land use amendment has been accepted and/or adopted by all interested parties, and until the zoning indicated in No. 2 above has been accepted and adopted by the City. June 26, 2013 'Z4(f Date Chair v ATTEST: Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Freedman and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Freedman, Parks and Schonning and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 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