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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-008 PCRCommissioner Koenig introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-008 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018-006 SUBMITTED BY ALAN MILAVETZ OF MILAVETZ, GALLOP & MILAVETZ, REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 1,222 -SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO COMBINE TWO ADJACENT COMMON -OWNED LOTS (LOCATED AT 1915 57TH AVENUE NORTH AND 2001 57TH AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2018-006 was submitted by Alan Milavetz of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, requesting consideration of Site and Building Plan approval for a proposed 1,222 -square foot addition to an existing office building; and WHEREAS, an additional request was made under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-006 to combine two adjacent, commonly -owned lots located at 1915 57th Avenue North, legally described as LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SUPERAMERICA 5TH ADDITION, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, and 2001 57th Avenue North, legally described as TRACT C, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1114, HENNEPIN COUNY, MINNESOTA, as the request for approval of the aforementioned building addition and parking lot would otherwise be impermissible; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2018, the Planning Commission reviewed and received a planning report and Assistant City Engineer's memorandum on the proposed Site and Building Plan for the proposed 1,222 -square foot building addition, parking lot expansion, and request to combine the two commonly -owned lots through the Hennepin County tax parcel combination process; 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, Chapter 15 of the City's Platting 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 on the subject property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, hereby recommends to the City Council that the Site and Building Plan for the proposed 1,222 -square foot building addition, parking lot expansion, and request to combine the two common -owned lots, located at 1915 57th Avenue North and 2001 57th Avenue North, and as comprehended under Planning Application No. 2018-006, may be approved based on the following considerations: A. The Site and Building Plan is compatible with the standards, purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance; PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 B. The improvements and utilization of the property as proposed under the planned addition to the existing office building and parking lot expansion is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with ordinance standards; C. The Site and Building Plan proposal is considered consistent with the recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city as it is designated for an commercial use; D. The Site and Building Plan proposal appears to be a good long range use of the existing site and the proposed addition and parking lot expansion can be considered an asset to the community, particularly given Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz's long-standing relationship to the Subject Property; 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 building and site plan proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby recommend to the City Council that Planning Application No. 2018-006 be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. Lot Consolidation: The Applicant shall combine the two adjacent, common -owned properties located at 1915 57th Avenue North (Lot 1, Block 1, Superamerica 5th Addition) and 2001 57th Avenue North (Tract C, Registered. Land Survey No. 1114, Hennepin County, Minnesota). As such, approval of the Site and Building plan is contingent upon the Applicant submitting all required items to Hennepin County for review and consideration of the requested tax parcel combination. a. Once combined, these lots may not be separated without approval of a subdivision request as provided under Chapter 15 (Platting) under the City Code of Ordinances. b. The Applicant/Property Owner shall file for tax parcel combination and receive a determination from Hennepin County prior to release of any Building Permits by the City. 2. Building and Site Plan Review: The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits; and the final location or placement of any fire hydrants or other fire -related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Inspector. a. Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan can only PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 be made by an amendment to the approved Site and Building Plan as approved by the City Council. b. The Applicant shall work with the City/Fire Department to ensure adequate access and circulation is provided for emergency vehicles on the Subject Property. c. The Applicant shall verify that the proposed building and site has met City Code requirements. d. A pre -construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. Agreements: a. The Property Owner/Developer shall execute a separate Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City, which ensures the Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in conformance with the plans, specifications, and standards comprehended under this Site and Building Plan. b. The Applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the Subject Property, as well as any improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the Performance Agreement financial guarantee. 4. Engineering Review: a. The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer's Review memorandum, dated May 7, 2018 (Exhibit C): K Final grading, drainage, utility, irrigation, erosion control, and as -built plans, and any other site engineering related issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 5. Construction Standards: a. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during construction as approved by the City's Engineering Department. b. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details. 6. Facilities and Equipment: a. Any outside trash disposal facilities or ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view per City Code requirements. b. Any outdoor enclosures shall be constructed with materials that are complementary to the principal building and new addition. c. The Applicant shall comply with the special requirements for C2 -zoned properties as identified under Section 35-412 of the Zoning Ordinance by utilizing a natural barrier of landscaping to ensure 75 -percent opacity year round in lieu of fencing or a wall. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 7. Landscaping: a. An irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City and a system installed. May_ 17, 2018 Date Randall Christensen, Chair ATTEST: Lx&. Ginny McIntosh, Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member MacMillan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning, Sweeney, Tade, and Christensen. and the following voted against the same: None. whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.