HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-15 PCR Commissioner Freedman introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-15
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-014 SUBMITTED BY
EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
TO INSTALL A NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC
USE IN THE RI ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (7020 DUPONT
AVENUE NORTH)
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2013-014 submitted by
Evergreen Park Elementary School (with Independent School District No. 11) for a Special Use
Permit to install a new Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) with a Public Use in the RI One Family
Residence District, located at 7020 Dupont Avenue North(the"Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 34-140; Subpart 3.1), "A DMS owned or
operated by a Public Use in all districts where Public Uses are allowed may be approved by special
use permit.";and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on August
15, 2013, whereby a planning staff report and public testimony regarding the special use permit
were received; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission considered the Special Use Permit request in
light of all testimony received, the guidelines and standards for evaluating this special use permit
contained in Section 35-220 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, and the request complies with the
general goals and objectives of 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 Planning Application No.
2013-013 submitted by Evergreen Park Elementary School be approved based upon the following
considerations:
1. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will
promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental
to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort.
2. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor
substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.
3. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses
permitted in the district.
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4. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress
and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public
streets.
5. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable
regulations of the district in which it is located.
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. 2013-013 be
approved subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. The new dynamic message sign (DMS) shall comply with and meet all
regulations and standards as set forth under Chapter 34 (SIGNS) and
Chapter 35 (ZONING) of the City Code of Brooklyn Center.
2. The special use permit is issued only to Evergreen Park Elementary School
with the ability to install and maintain a new DMS at the subject site of
7020 Dupont Avenue North, and is limited to Evergreen Park school use
only or any other future public use that may occupy this site, as defined
under City Code Section 35-900.
August 15, 2013
Date Chair
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Christensen
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Freedman, Morgan, and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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