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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05 PCRCommissioner Morgan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016-003 SUBMITTED BY SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERS REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL OF A NEW 34 -UNIT, SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENT FACILITY LOCATED ON THE MARANAT14A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY CAMPUS, 5401 — 69TH AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2016-003 was submitted by Senior Housing Partners, a division of Presbyterian Homes and Services and owners of the Maranatha Senior Living Community campus, requesting consideration of Site and Building Plan of a pro rosed 34 -unit, senior independent living apartment facility, for the property located at 5401 — 69t Avenue North; and WHEREAS, this 34 -unit, senior independent living facility comprehended under this Application completes the Phase I1 of the Maranatha Homes Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development and Site Plan of 2012, approved by the City Council under City Resolution No. 2012-90, adopted June 25, 2012; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and called public hearing in this matter, and reviewed and received a planning report and city engineer's report on the proposed new Site and Building Plan for the proposed 34 -unit, senior independent living apartment 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. 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 of the proposed 34 -unit, senior independent living apartment facility for the property located at 5401 — 69th Avenue North, as comprehended under Planning Application No. 2016-003, may be approved based on 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; PC RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05 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 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. 2016-003 be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1) The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer's Review memos, dated May 18, 2016. 2) The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 3) The buildings are to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing systems to meet NFPA standards and connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the city ordinances. 4) The location and placement of all fire safety features, including any additional hydrants, fire lane gates, and other fire related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and Fire Chief. 5) The Applicant shall paint, stripe or mark (with an approved paint) the curbed sections of all fire lanes and drive aisles to restrict employee and visitor parking and post signs indicating "No Parking -Fire Lane" or similar along these areas. 6) Any outdoor trash enclosure must be constructed of materials that match the principal building; and the final design and location of any enclosure shall be approved by the city planners and city engineers. 7) Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05 8) 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. 9) The Developer shall submit a site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure the completion of all site improvements. 10) An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 11) Plan approval is exclusive of all signs on this site, including any new freestanding, wall (building) signs and directional signs, which shall remain subject to Chapter 34 of the city ordinances, and subject to separate sign permit submittals and approval. 12) All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center current Standard Specifications and Details. 13) 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. 14) The Developer shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 15) Any major changes or modifications made to this PUD Development/Site and Building Plan can only be made by an amendment to this PUD, which shall include an updated Development/Site Plan if necessary. 16) The Developer shall install the 14 additional parking spaces along the northwest corner and curved fire lane of the subject site. 17) The Developer shall provide additional landscaping for screening purposes along 691h Avenue right-of-way, provided it does not impact or impair any vehicle sight lines, or dedicated drainage areas and features. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05 May 26, 2016 Date ATTEST: Secretary 1 < t Randall Christensen, Chair The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Koenig and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Sweeney; Schonning; MacMillan, Morgan and Koenig; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.