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
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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.
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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.