HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02 PCR Commissioner Tade introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-02
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-002 SUBMITTED BY
ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOLS —ISD NO. 281 REQUESTING SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR NEW CLASSROOM AND ENTRY ADDITION TO
NORTHPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (5421 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD)
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2016-002 was submitted by
Robbinsdale Area Schools-ISD No. 281 requesting approval of a new Site Plan to construct a
New Classroom and Entry Addition to Northport Elementary School, located at 5421 Brooklyn
Boulevard; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public meeting on February 11, 2016
to fully consider Planning Commission Application No. 2016-002, and reviewed and received a
planning report and city engineer's report on the proposed new Site and Building Plan for the
proposed Northport Elementary School classroom and entry addition to the school facility; 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center hereby recommends to the City Council that the Site and Building Plan for the
classroom and entryway addition to Northport Elementary School, as comprehended under
Planning Application No. 2016-002,may be approved based upon the following considerations:
A. The Site Plan is compatible with the standards, purposes and intent of the
City's Zoning Ordinance;
B. The improvements and utilization of the property as proposed under the
planned redevelopment of this site is considered a reasonable use of the
property and will conform with ordinance standards;
C. The Site Plan proposal is considered consistent with the recommendations
of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city;
D. The Site 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
E. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for
PC RESOLUTION NO.2016-02
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 does hereby recommend to the City Council that Planning Application No.
2016-002 be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. The Applicant will ensure that lighting is maintained or directed downward
into their site, and immediate measures will be taken to address or respond
to any complaints from neighboring property owners.
2. All conditions noted in the City Engineer's Review Memorandum (dated
05/19/14) and all other subsequent or updated conditions and information
required must be submitted and/or fulfilled to the approval and satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
3. The Developer shall submit an as built survey of the property,
improvements and utility service lines prior to release of any current or
updated performance guarantee.
February 11,2016 --
Date Vi
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Morgan;
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof-
Vice-Chair Koenig; Commissioners Schonning; MacMillan; Sweeney; Morgan; and Tade;
and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.