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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-003 - 1910 57th Ave FULL PACKETCity of Brooklyn Center Planning Commission Application Date Received ✓ Application NoA 000 D03 Please Print Clearly or T = Address/Street Location of Property I l) o &) O 2"T t4 Legal Description of Property LOT -- — , &o cY— Z , docT-H &?-oo k C cx�TEYz Owner Address (�30 -7 Applicant K W A �U A 4 J MA. Phone No. (0)a - %2.0- FS'Z&?— S-SgI6 Phone No. 622- 2 So - q( 48 Address l s OSeen L L LQ ✓� t C J1am �� i n S S 31 (.0 Type of Request: Rezoning Variance '--' Special Use Permit El 11 Subdivision Approval Site & Building Plan Approval 11 Other: Flo l Description of Request: 0 Application Fee $ 1 00 Receipt No. The applicant requests processing of this application and agrees to pay to the City of Brooklyn Center, within fifteen (15) days after mailing or delivery of the billing statement, the actual costs incurred by the City for Engineering, Planning and Legal expenses reasonably and necessarily r by the City for the processing of the application. Such costs will be in addition to the applicatio fee des ribed herein. Withdrawal of the application will not relieve the applicant of the obliga 'o pa co is incurred prior to withdrawal. H. KwA,<u Applicant (Please Print) Applicant's Signature PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Dates of P. C. Consideration: � - lb -C)Q Approved k Denied following conditions: this ( day of ter- 20 �0 subject to the Chairman ------------------------------------------------------------------ CITY COUNCIL ACTION Dates of Council Consideration: Approved Denied this � day of 20 c9-t7 , with the following Revised 6-99 Application Filed on 3-2-00 City Council Action Should Be Taken by 5-1-00 (60 days) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 2000-003 Applicant: Pan African Social Club Location: 1910 57th Avenue North (Northbrook Shopping Center) Request: Special Use Permit The applicant, Mr. H. Kwaku Addy on behalf of the Pan African Social Club, is seeking a special use permit to operate a "social club" in a 3,300 sq. ft. tenant space in the most easterly building at the Northbrook Shopping Center (1910 57th Avenue North). The shopping center property is zoned C2 (commerce) and is bounded on the east by Logan Avenue North; on the southeast by Acme Typewriter; on the south by 57th Avenue North and the Bill West Service Station; and on the northwest by TH100. This proposed social club, as it has been described in this application, is considered to be a special use under the use category of "club rooms and lodges" (section 35-322, subdivision 3j). The applicant has submitted a letter (copy attached) describing the proposed Pan African Social club which is a non-profit organization established to provide services to African immigrants in this area that will assist in the understanding of cultural differences between Africans and Americans. The letter notes that the organization is to educate Africans and help them become self sufficient and understand the laws governing the State of Minnesota. The social club will provide a place where Africans can gather to educate one another and also socialize. The 3,300 sq. ft. would be divided into a 10 ft. x 13 ft. office space and two 15 ft. x 15 ft. classroom areas. The balance of the space would be what is described as a dinner hall which would be used for graduation programs, reunions, wedding receptions as well as dinners and banquets. The facility will be a members only facility, not open to the general public. It has been explained that a member of the organization has a food catering license and the serving of food will be handled through that license. The group is also seeking a "club" license to sell and serve beer and wine on the premises and will have to qualify under Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances. The term "club" is defined in the liquor ordinance as "any incorporated organization organized under the laws of the state for civic, fraternal, social or business purposes or for intellectual improvement or for the promotion of sports or a congressionally chartered veterans organization." We believe the zoning classification of "club rooms and lodges" fits the proposed uses. To some extent the use is an educational use, however, counseling and advice giving will be the actual 3-16-00 Page 1 services provided. The social room would fit the category of eating and drinking establishments. All of these uses are allowed in the C2 zoning district. Part of the Planning Commission recommendation should include a recommended finding that the applicants use meets the zoning classification for "club rooms and lodges". The banquet/reception hall will require more parking than the typical retail parking formula. The Northbrook Shopping Center has surplus parking beyond the minimum required for a retail center. Furthermore, the ordinance allows up to 15% of a retail shopping centers gross floor area to be used for eating and drinking establishments without the need for additional parking. The Chuck Wagon Inn and Subway are located in the center but do not exceed 15% of the gross floor area. Therefore, no additional parking is necessary. As a special use, the proposal is required to meet the standards for special use permits contained in section 35-220, subdivision 2 of the zoning ordinance (copy attached). The standards require that the proposed special use promote and enhance the general public welfare and not be detrimental to or endanger the health and safety of the public; not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate neighborhood nor substantially diminish and impair property values; not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property; be designed so as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets; and conform with applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Mr. Addy has also submitted in writing how they believe their application meets the standards for special use permits. He notes that their organization will follow the rules and regulations governing the City of Brooklyn Center and they will have a mature staff that respects the law and conducts business within the framework of the law. They believe they will not diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood because they will promote good values, educate their community, therefore, uplifting the spirit and values of the community. He notes that they will help build the community, not destroy it. He indicates that they are committed to use the property professionally and will improve the area by bringing more businesses to the community, doing their community training, etc. He further notes that their culture has taught them to conduct themselves in a manner that is accepted by all societies. They will respect the laws and other businesses in the area and hope to bring development in the area by upholding the high standards it already possesses. They also note they will conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which they are located. We believe the standards for special use permits can be met given the information provided. It is also believed that the services offered can be considered a value to the community. A public hearing has been scheduled with respect to this special use permit application and notices have been sent to surrounding property owners. 3-16-00 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION All in all we believe the application is in order and would recommend approval subject to the following conditions: The Pan African Social Club is considered to be a use classification of "club rooms and lodges" under section 35-322, subdivision 3j of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 2. The special use permit is granted for a social club providing educational, counseling and advisory services as well as social services such as facilities for dining, programs, reunions, wedding receptions, banquets and the like on a members only basis. The facility is not open to the general public. 3. Building plans for tenant remodeling and occupancy of this space are subject to the approval of the Building Official prior to the issuance of permits. 4. The serving of food is subject to health department regulations and licensure. 5. The serving of alcoholic beverages may be done only following the granting of an appropriate license by the City of Brooklyn Center. 6. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3-16-00 Page 3 �1a - 256 - q6" Cell From: H. Kwaku Addy r%���`1) 03-01-00 Pan African Social Club P. O. Box 29482 Brooklyn Center, MN. 55249 To: Mr. Ronald A. Warren Planning and Zoning Specialist City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430-2199 Subject: Zoning Permit Dear Mr. Warren, Due to the large number of Africans living in the Brooklyn Center area, we have organized ourselves into a non-profit organization to help one another understand the cultural differences between Africans and Americans; especially in the twin cities areas. This organization is to educate Africans and help contribute to the American society. We will help Africans become self sufficient and understand the laws governing the state of Minnesota. In order to reach our goals and make our dream a reality, we have decided to obtain a property to run a "social club" were Africans can gather to educate one another and socialize. The property we located is at the North Brook Plaza in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The property is 3300 square feet. We intent to have an office space, approximately 10'X13% two class rooms, approximately 15'X15' and the rest of the area as a dinner hall. The office space will be used for counseling and other office work. The class rooms will be used for after school programs. The dinner hall area will be used for graduation programs, reunions, wedding receptions, dinners, and banquet. This facility will be a member -only facility. It will not be open .to the general public. Please grant us the permission to use this property. It is easily assessable to our members. MAR- 3-00 FRI 17:14 RED WING PLANT FAX NO. 6513855600 P.01 From: H. Kwaku Addy Pan African Social Club P. O. Box 29482 Minneapolis, MN. 55429 To: Mr. Ronald A. Warren City of Brooklyn Center Zoning Department Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Date: March 3, 2000 Subject: Special Use Permit Below listed is the answer to Standards for Special Use Permits: A. Pan African Social Club will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, moral or comfort of the general public because we will follow the rules and regulations governing the City of Brooklyn Center. We will have a mature staff that respects the law and conduct business within the frame work of the law. B. The special use permit will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property because we will operate within our boundary. We will certainly not diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood because we will promote good values, educate our community, therefore uplifting the spirit and values of the community. We will help build the community; not destroy it. C. We will be committed to use the property professionally. We will not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property. We will improve the area by bring more businesses to the community, doing community training, etc. D. Our culture has taught us to conduct ourselves in a manner that is accepted by all societies. We will respect the laws and other businesses in the area. We hope to bring development in the area by upholding the high standards it already posses. E. We will conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which we are located.