HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03 PCR Commissioner Christensen introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2014-003 SUBMITTED BY
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN
APPROVAL OF A NEW 27,000 SQ. FT. WATER TREATMENT AND
PRODUCTION FACILITY (LOCATED AT 7100 CAMDEN AVENUE
NORTH)
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2014-003, submitted by City
of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota requesting approval of a Site and Building Plan for the
construction of a new 27,000 sq. ft. water treatment and production facility, located at 7100
Camden Avenue North, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on May 1, 2014 to
fully consider Planning Commission Application No. 2014-003, and reviewed and received a
planning report on the proposed new Site and Building Plans for the new 27,000 sq. ft. water
treatment and production facility and other related improvements; and
WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines and
standards for evaluating site and building plans, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of
the City's Zoning Ordinance, along with consideration of the goals and objectives of the City's
Comprehensive Plan,the Planning Commission considers this site and building plan an appropriate
and reasonable development of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the site and building plans as
comprehended under Planning Application No. 2014-003 may 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 will facilitate the development and improvement
of this site with an essential public service;that being a water treatment and
production facility, and allows for the utilization of the subject land in
question in a manner which 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 is considered
a reasonable and essential public 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.
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
for the construction of a new 27,000 sq. ft. water treatment and production facility and related
improvements, as comprehended under Planning Application No. 2014-003 and which is located
at 7100 Camden Avenue North,may be approved based upon the following conditions:
1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans are subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. The final landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the City
Planner prior to the issuance of permits.
4. The final lighting plan (including full photometric and light details and
specifications) shall be submitted and approved by the City Planner prior
to the issuance of permits.
5. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
6. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system
to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring
device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
7. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas
to facilitate site maintenance.
8. Plan approval is exclusive of all new signage, which is subject to Chapter
34 of the City Ordinances.
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9. B-612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving
areas except for where the City Engineer may approve a lesser standard in
deference to plan considerations.
10. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site
during construction as approved by the Engineering Department and the
applicant shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion control permit
from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site.
11. The approved plans must provide an accounting or determination of how
the 33 parking spaces required by City Code Section 35-700 are to be met,
either on-site or by means of an approved proof of parking plan. This
proof of parking plan shall be approved by the City Engineer and Business
and Development Director.
12. Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan
can only be made by an amendment to the approved Site Plan, which shall
include an updated Development/Site Plan if necessary.
13. The final landscaping and lighting plan shall be approved by the Planning
Commission prior to the issuance of building permits.
May 1,2014 -J4/
Date Chair
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ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Schonning
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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