HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08 PCR Commissioner Sweeney introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-08
SOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-008 SUBMITTED BY
SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRIES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A
NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC USE IN THE C-1
SERVICE/OFFICE DISTRICT (6865 SHINGLE CREED PARKWAY)
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2015-008 submitted by
Spiritual Life Ministries (on behalf of Spiritual Life Church) for a Special Use Permit to install a
new dynamic message sign (DMS) with a public use in the C-1 Service/Office District, located at
6865 Shingle Creek Parkway, (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 34-140; Subpart 3.1), "A DAMS owned or
operated by a Public Use in all districts where Public Uses are allowed may be approved by special
use permit."; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
and called public hearing, whereby a planning report was presented, and public testimony regarding
the special use permit were received and noted for the record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Special Use Permit request in
light of all testimony received; and gave full consideration utilizing the guidelines and standards for
evaluating this special use permit as contained in Section 35-220 of the City's Zoning Ordinance,
and determined the special use permit 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 does hereby recommend to the City Council that Planning
Application No. 2015-008, submitted by Spiritual Life Ministries, may be approved based upon the
following considerations:
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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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D. 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.
E. 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. 2015-008 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. No part of this sign may be used for any off-premise advertising or off-
premise uses. Emergency messages (i.e. Amber Alerts, severe storm
warning, etc.), general messages or announcements for civic or community
events, and any message containing time/temperature/date are permitted.
3. The special use permit is issued only to Spiritual Life Church with the
ability to install and maintain a new DMS at the subject site of 6865
Shingle Creek Parkway, and is limited to Spiritual Life Church and
approved supporting uses on the subject site.
September 17, 2015
Date Chair
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 Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Tade, Sweeney, and Schonning;
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.