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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-006 PCRCommissioner Tade introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-005 SUBMITTED BY NEAL THAO OF NOBLE ACADEMY REQUESTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY EXPANSION (LOCATED AT 6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 was submitted by Neal Thao of Noble Academy requesting consideration of Site Plan approval for a proposed expansion to the parking lot and driveway areas at the subject property located at 6201 Noble Avenue North; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 2018, the Planning Commission received and reviewed a planning report and Assistant City Engineer's memorandum on the proposed Site Plan for the proposed parking lot and driveway expansion; and WHEREAS, in 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 Plan an appropriate and reasonable improvement to 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 Plan for the proposed parking lot and driveway expansions, to be located at 6201 Noble Avenue North, as comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-004, 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 improvements to 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 as it is designated for a school use; D. The Site Plan proposal appears to be a good long range use of the existing site and the proposed parking lot and driveway expansion improvements 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 Plan, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 Approval) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, are met and the 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 Commission Application No. 2018-005 for the property located at 6201 Noble Avenue North be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. Building and Site Plan and 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 and 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 Plan can only be made by an amendment to the approved Site Plan as approved by the City Council. Per a review of the submitted plans, staff is recommending that the following changes be incorporated as part of site plan approval and under the building permit process: i. The proposed bus -only driveway and driveway apron shall be relocated away from the property line and residential property to the north. ii. The proposed three (3) space hammerhead is to be removed. iii. The proposed one-way drop off along Noble Avenue North shall be re -directed and the angled parking spaces shall be changed accordingly. Should the three parking spaces proposed at the hammerhead be necessary, these spaces may be shifted to the angled parking along Noble Avenue North. iv. The bus -only driveway shall be re -configured and one 90 - degree bus parking space removed in order to meet the minimum fire apparatus access road requirements of the City's Fire Code. b. A pre -construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit/Land Disturbance (Alteration) Permit. 2. Agreements: a. The owner of the property shall enter into a utility, facilities, and easement agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems as approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 b. The 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 Plan. C. The Developer shall submit an as -built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 3. Engineering Review: The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer's Review memo, dated April 4, 2018 (Exhibit D). a. A City land disturbance (alteration) permit is required. b. Final grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans and any other site engineering related issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to.the issuance of permits. 4. 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. The Applicant shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site. C. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details. 5. Facilities and Equipment: a. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view per City requirements. b. The proposed 20 -foot by 13 -foot trash enclosure shall be constructed with building materials that are complementary to the principal building (school building) and fully screen all waste and recycling containers. 6. Landscaping: All landscaped areas, including street boulevards, shall include approved irrigation systems to facilitate site maintenance. a. The Applicant shall provide a revised landscape plan that will provide screening along parking areas (i.e. front parking lot along Noble Avenue North, main parking area, and bus driveway/parking PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 a as part of any Building Permit/Land Disturbance (Alteration) approval. b. Per City requirements, an irrigation system is required. C. The contractor shall submit irrigation shop drawings for review and approval prior to installation. Signage: Signage for the Subject Property Ordinance) and the approved special use messages sign along Noble Avenue North. April 12, 2018 Date ATTEST: ,,,,„*%A&- `r" Ginny Mc ntosh, Secretary is subject to the Chapter 34 (Sign permit provisions for the dynamic / Randall Christensen, Chair The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Koenig and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Christensen, Koenig, MacMillan, Rizvi, Schonning, and Tade and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.