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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-012 CCRMember Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2020-12 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2019-018 SUBMITTED BY TASHITAA TUFAA AND MIKE BRADY FOR RE -ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT A FORMER BOWLING ALLEY AND RESTAURANT INTO AN EVENT CENTER IN THE C2 (COMMERCE) DISTRICT (LOCATED AT 6440 JAMES CIRCLE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2019-018, submitted by Tashitaa Tufaa and Mike Brady ("the Applicants") requests review and consideration for the re -issuance of a Special Use Permit, which would allow a former bowling alley and restaurant to be converted into an event center, with ancillary restaurant and bar, and other associated exterior improvements in an existing 35,462-square foot building located at 6440 James Circle North ("the Subject Property"); and WHEREAS, Applicant Tashitaa Tufaa initially submitted a request in 2018 under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-002 for Special Use Permit and site and building plan approval for the aforementioned project on the Subject Property, and received unanimous approval from the City Council under City Council Resolution No. 2018-064 (Resolution Regarding the Recommended Disposition ofPlanning Commission Application No. 2018-002 Submitted by Tashitaa Tufaa of Mississippi Valley Properties, LLC, for Approval of a Site and Building Plan and Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Convert a Former Bowling Alley and Restaurant into an Event Center in the C2 (Commerce) District (Located at 6440 James Circle North); and WHEREAS, Section 35-220 (Special Use Permits) requires that a special use begin or any work relating to said special use, such as construction, commence within one year of issuance of a Special Use Permit or said use permit shall expire; and WHEREAS, said Special Use Permit approval expired on March 27, 2019 when no building permit applications were submitted to the City for redevelopment of the former bowling alley into an event center and work related to the special use did not commence; and WHEREAS, original Applicant Tashitaa Tufaa has since brought on co - Applicant Mike Brady of Brady Real Estate Development, Inc. to see the event center project forward; and WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2019-018, submitted by Tashitaa Tufaa and Mike Brady, requests approval for the re -issuance of a Special Use Permit RESOLUTION NO.2020-12 to redevelop the former bowling alley located on the Subject Property, into an event center with ancillary restaurant and bar, and other associated improvements; and WHEREAS, the Applicants indicated that no alterations were to be made to the site and building plans approved under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-002 and City Council Resolution No. 2018-064, and there is therefore no need to obtain new approvals; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is situated in the C2 (Commerce) District and pursuant to City Code Section 35-322; Subpart 3, "Eating establishments offering live entertainment; recreation and amusement places such as motion picture theaters and legitimate theater; sports arenas; bowling alleys, skating rinks, and gymnasiums, all provided they do not abut an RI, R2, or R3 district, including abutment at the street line" are only allowed by means of Special Use Permit in the C2 District, and the Applicant has submitted such application to the City of Brooklyn Center for official consideration under Planning Application No. 2019-018; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and called public hearing on December 12, 2019, whereby a planning staff report was presented and public testimony regarding the request for re -issuance of a Special Use Permit was received; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Special Use Permit request in light of all testimony received, the guidelines and standards for evaluating this Special Use Permit contained in Section 35-220 (Special Use Permits) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, and the request complies with the general goals and objectives of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Application No. 2019-018, submitted by Tashitaa Tufaa and Mike Brady, for re -issuance of a Special Use Permit 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. RESOLUTION NO.2020-12 C. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding propelty for uses permitted in the district. 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 City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Commission Application No. 2019-018 be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. The Applicants shall comply with all previously outlined conditions of approval as outlined under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-002 and associated City Council Resolution No. 2018-064 (Resolution Regarding the Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-002 Submitted by Tashitaa Tufaa of Mississippi Valley Properties, LLC, for Approval of a Site and Building Plan and Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Convert a Former Bowling Alley and Restaurant into an Event Center in the C2 (Commerce) District (Located at 6440 James Circle North). a. The Applicants shall address all comments as outlined in the Assistant City Engineer's Memorandum dated March 5, 2018. January 13, 2020 Date Mayor ATTEST: &IM-uAZILA City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lawrence -Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.