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Home My WebLink AboutPC81039 -6/11/81 - Shingle Creek Parkway & Xerxes AvePLANNING COMMISSION FILE CHECKLIST File Purge Date: tv -4(\ FILE INFORMATION Planning Commission Application Number: PROPERTY INFORMATION Zoning: ~J PLAN REFERENCE Note: If a plan was found in the file during the purge process, it was pulled for consolidation of all plans. Identified below are the types of plans, if any, that were consolidated. • Site Plans • Building Plans • Other: FILE REFERENCE Note: The following documents were purged when this project file became inactive. We have recorded the information necessary to retrieve the documents. Document Type Date Range Location Agendas: Planning Commission Office Minutes: Planning Commission City Vault Minutes: City Council (,-- � 'D-a� �I City Vault `t I-;3k-S Document Tvpe Number Location Resolutions: Planning Commission City Vault Resolutions: City Council City Vault Ordinances: City Council S'�_ 4 City Vault h CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING APPLICATION Application No. Please Print Clearly or Tvoe 81039 Street Location of Property Shingle Creek Parkway and Xerxes Avenue North Legal Description of Property Lots 1-4, Block 6; Lots 1-4, Block 7 and Lots 1-4, Block 8 of Earle Brown Farm Estates _ Owner DeVries Builders, Inc. (John DeVries) Address 7564 Mariner Drive - Maple Grove phone No. 425-7683 Applicant same Address Type of Request: Rezoning Variance Phone No. — Subdivision Approval X Site & Bldg. Plan Approval Special Use Permit Other: Description of Request: Site and Building Plan Approval to build townhouses. Fee $ 25.00 Receipt No. 55914 / Applicant's Signature May 28,1981 Date PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Dates of P.C. Consideration: Approved Denied this day of ing con&tions: 19 V, subject to the follow- airman ------------------------------------------------ CITY COUNCIL ACTION Dates of Council Consideration: Approved �_ Denied this, day of 19 Y/, with the following amendment: C er — P/I Form No. 18 (over please) CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 55430 PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL Prior to submission of an application for plan review and approval, prospective applicants should arrange an informational meeting with the Planning staff to discuss preliminary plans and to become familiarized with applicable ordinance and policy provisions. Three (3) copies of the following documents and information shall be submitted, at least 14 f sprior to the date of the regular Commission meeting, concurrent with filing theappl ci ation equired documents must be consistent with ordinance and policy provisions before an application may be accepted): 1. A certified site survey drawing by a registered engineer or land surveyor showing pertinent existing condition, accurately dimensioned. 2.* An accurately scaled and dimensioned site plan indicating: a) parking layouts including access provisions; b) designations and locations of accessory buildings; c) fences, walls or other screening, including heights and type of material; d) outside lighting provisions, type and location; e) curbing., 3.* A landscape plan showing areas to be sodded or seeded; location, size and species of trees and shrubbery, 4.* Building floor plans, elevations, sections and specifications, including materials proposed. 5.* Existing and proposed land elevations, drainage provisions, and utility provisions. 6. Additional drawings, plans or information deemed necessary by the Secretary. *Must be prepared by a registered architect or person registered with the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors, and said drawings/plans shall be so certified. NOTE: Upon approval of plans by the Council and prior to issuance of permits, a Performance Agreement as to approved site improvements and a supporting financial guarantee, in an amount to be determined by the City, are required. Acceptable financial instruments include cash escrow; certificate of deposit; and performance bond. Copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be obtained from the Administrative Office. Questions should be directed to the Department of Planning and Inspection. P/1 Form No. 19 - Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 81039 Applicant: DeVries Builders, Inc. Location: Shingle Creek Parkway and Xerxes Avenue North Request: Site and Building Plan The applicant seeks site and building plan approval for phase 2 of the Earle Brown Farm Estates townhouse development. The development is located south of Shingle Creek Parkway, east of "Old" Xerxes Avenue North, north of I-94, and west of Xerxes Avenue North and a proposed extension of Freeway Boulevard. The property is zoned R3 and the proposed use is permitted in that zone. The site plan for Phase 2 contains 12 townhouse units and is unchanged from the Master Plan for the Earle Brown Farm Estates development approved under Application No. 81021. Parking provided in Phase 2 amounts to two spaces per unit (which equals the ordinance requirement) and three additional visitor stalls. In lieu of the 24' wide driving lanes,which will accommodate little if any extra cars, it is suggested that the Planning Commission review with the developer the possibility of providing at least three more visitor stalls for a total of six, or 1 for every two units. This does not seem unreasonable considering that most other townhouse developments provide 3 to 4 parking spaces per unit and the recommended addition would only bring Phase 2 to 22 spaces per unit. The present Master Plan provides 25 visitor spaces over the 100 unit complex for an average of 24 spaces per unit overall. It is also recommended that Phase 1 be amended to provide additional visitor parking at a rate of 1 for 2 units. The landscape plan is unchanged and appears to be adequate. Shade trees are scheduled along Freeway Boulevard. Within the residential site, decorative trees predominate. It is again suggested that the landscape plan be revised so that a greater proportion of the interior trees be shade trees rather than almost exclusively decorative trees (perhaps 1 shade or coniferous tree to one decorative tree). The decorative species include: Russian Olive, Radiant Crab, Mountain Ash, Amur Maple, Shadeblow Serviceberry, Lilac, etc. These are not unattractive, but will provide very little in the way of shade, especially from the hot afternoon summer sun (there is only one nondecorative tree along the whole west side of the development). Sod is properly indicated in all nonpaved areas. The drainage and utility plans were thoroughly reviewed by the Commission at its April 23, 1981 meeting and no significant change is recommended. Some minor changes to the grading plan will be necessary to accommodate an increase in visitor parking stalls. The design of the units is, of course, unchanged. Phase 2 will have 6 three - bedroom and 6 two -bedroom units. The plans are generally in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 6-11-81 -1- Application No. 81039 continued 3. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements for phase one prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. All common parking and driving areas shall be surrounded by B612 curb and gutter as shown on the approved drainage and grading plans. 6. Plan approval acknowledges a master plan for all phases of the Earle Brown Farm Estates Townhouse project. However, each additional phase is subject to preliminary plat approval and site and building plan approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 7. The developer shall take adequate measures to control dust and debris during construction. A viable turf shall be established and maintained in these areas subject to future development. 8. There shall be one Homeowners Association agreement to include all subsequent phases at the time of their approval. 9. Public sidewalk shall be provided on the south side of Freeway Boulevard in the area between Shingle Creek Parkway and Xerxes Avenue North. 10. The master site plan shall be revised to include at least one visitor parking stall for every two townhouse units prior to issuance of building permits. The landscape plan shall also be re- vised to show at least one shade or coniferous tree for every decorative tree throughout the complex. Particular attention should be paid to increasing shade trees along the west side of the development. 6-11-81 -2-