HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10 PCR Commissioner Christensen introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-10
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-008 SUBMITTED BY
THE LUTHER COMPANY, LLLP REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING
PLAN APPROVAL OF THE NEW LUTHER BROOKDALE VOLKSWAGEN
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FACILITY (6801 & 6837 BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD)
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. 2013-008 was submitted by The Luther
Company, LLLP ("Developer"), requesting approval of a new Site and Building Plan of a
proposed Luther Brookdale Volkswagen automobile dealership facility, located at 6801 and 6837
Brooklyn Boulevard(the"Subject Property"), and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on July 11, 2013, to
fully consider Planning Application No. 2013-008, and reviewed and received a planning report on
the proposed new Site and Building Plans for the proposed 32,100 sq. ft. Luther Brookdale
Volkswagen development and other related site improvements; and
WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines for
evaluating the site and building plans as contained in Section 35-230 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan,the Planning Commission considered the site and building
plans for the new Luther Brookdale Volkswagen facility, and determined it to be an appropriate
and reasonable redevelopment of the Subject Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that the Site and Building Plan of
the proposed Luther Brookdale Volkswagen facility as comprehended under Planning Application
No. 2013-008, be approved based upon the following considerations:
1. The Site and Building Plan is compatible with the standards, purposes and
intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance;
2. The Site and Building Plan on the Subject Site will facilitate the
redevelopment and improvement of this site, which allows for the utilization
of the land in question in a manner that is compatible with, complimentary
to and of comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those
permitted on surrounding land;
3. The improvements and utilization of the property as proposed under the Site
Plan of this site is considered a reasonable use of the property and will
conform with ordinance standards;
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4. The Site and Building Plan proposal is considered consistent with the
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city;
5. The Site and Building Plan proposal appears to be a good long range use of
the existing land and this proposed development can be considered an asset
to the community; and
6. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for
evaluating and approving a Site and Building Plan as contained in Section
35-230 (Plan Approval) of the City's Zoning Ordinance are met and the site
proposal is,therefore, in the best interest of the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Planning Application No. 2013-008 be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Developer agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the
City Engineer's Review memo, dated July 2, 2013.
2. The Developer shall provide a detail of the proposed retaining wall and
fence along the westerly lot line area. Final placement and approval shall
be made under the building permit review.
3. The Developer shall combine for tax purposes the two lots addressed as
6801 and 6837 Brooklyn Boulevard (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Northtown
Plaza 3`d Addition) owned by Luther 394 Properties, LLC (Luther
Company LLLP); the combination of which secures the ability to use
these two lots for the single automobile dealership only. No separation of
these lots may occur without separate approval of a subdivision as
provided under Chapter 15 of the City Code of Ordinances.
4. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits;
and the final location or placement of any fire hydrants and other fire
related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire
Chief.
5. Final grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans and any other site
engineering elated issues are subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
6. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. The new trash
enclosure with same building materials as those used to construct the
principal building.
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7. All landscaped areas, including street boulevards, shall include approved
irrigation systems to facilitate site maintenance.
8. Site Plan approval is exclusive of all signs scheduled to be installed on this
site, including new wall (building) signs. New signs are subject to
Chapter 34 of the City Code of Ordinances and shall be approved under
separate sign permits.
9. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site
during construction as approved by the City's Engineering Department
and applicant shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion permit from
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site.
10. Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan
can only be made by an amendment to the approved Site and Building
Plan as approved by the City Council.
11. The Developer shall execute a separate Performance Agreement with
supporting financial guarantee approved by the City, which ensures the
Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in
conformance with the plans, specifications and standards comprehended
under this Site and Building Plan.
12. The Developer shall submit an as built survey of the property,
improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance
guarantee.
July 11, 2013
Date Chair
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Schonning,
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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