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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC80013 - 4/24/80 - 6150 Summit DrivePLANNING COMMISSION FILE CHECKLIST File Purge Date: t2/2/96 FILE INFORMATION Planning Commission Application Number: 80013 PROPERTY INFORMATION Zoning: 1 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: 44 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 Minutes: City Council Document Type Resolutions: Planning Commission Resolutions: City Council 4/74/80 tabled, City Vault 515180, 6/12/84 G/23/80 City Vault Number Location City Vault City Vault Ordinances: City Council City Vault Street Location of Property _ Legal Description of Property CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING APPLICATION Application No. 80013 Please Print Clearly or Type 6150 Summitt Drive Tract B, R.L.S. 1380 (to be subdivided Owner Meridian Construction Co., Inc. - Paul Noyes Address 14912 Minnetonka Blvd. Phone No. 933-8888 Applicant Harold M. Pierce AIA (for Meridian Construction Co., Inc.) Address 5930 Kirkwood Lane Phone No. 559-4001 Type of Request: Rezoning Subdivision Approval Variance Site & Bldg. Plan Approval X Special Use Permit Other: Description of Request: Live entertainment. Fee $ 25.00 Receipt No. 53095 pp lcant's Signature April 10, 1980 Date PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Dates of P.C. Consideration: 7<z'd� Approved Denied this day of 19 subject to the follow- ing cond'� 'lons� Chairman ----------------------------------------------r-- CITY COUNCIL ACTION Dates of Council Consideration: Approved ��_ Denied this p"Z� day of 19 o , with the following amendment: e P/I Form No. 18 (over please) MERIDIAN CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. 14912 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD June 11, 1980 CONTRACTORS DEVELOPERS MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 Mr. Ron Warren Director of Planning City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 RE: Special use permit for Earl Brown Farm. Dear Mr. Warren: (612) 933-8888 We are submitting this letter as per your request as a con- tinuation of that letter of June 10, 1980 from Mr. Paul Noyes of Meridian Construction Co.,Inc. to you in which application for a special use permit was discussed. In addressing the matter of live entertainment, we would like to provide you with the following information. The type of musical entertainment provided in this facility would be of an adult nature as opposed to the college type rock bands, etc. It would consist of a house band, which would be per- manently located at the facility; the band playing entire shows as well as back-up for nationally -known entertainers and enter- tainement, which we would provide on a frequently scheduled basis. The types of groups at this nightclub could best be described as "middle of the road", tending toward the country western style of music. We feel this entertainment would be unique to the area- as anything that would closely approach what we intend to do is at least 12 miles from Brooklyn Center. This would eliminate the need for people of this area to travel a long distance for entertainment of this type. Also, the in- tent is to provide some of the best entertainment in the Twin Cities. We beleive the above concept, as well as the additional jobs and taxes will enhance the public welfare of this area. In addition, the location and controls that we provide, as is evidenced by our existing clubs, we would in no way jeopardize the health, safety, morals or comfort of the citizens of Brook- lyn Center. We are also requesting a special use permit for the oper- ation of games; namely four or five pool tables and possibly several arcade pieces. These will be located in a holding area as pastime entertainment for customers awaiting enterance into the nightclub.(This holding area necessary as we intend June 11, 1980 Page 2 to run two shows on our special entertainment nights.) These game rooms would be closely supervised and in no way will they will be allowed to be used by anyone under the legal drinking age. We presently operate several game and pool rooms in con- junction with our nightclub facilties and are well versed in the businesslike manner in which these rooms must be run. We feel that this overall project with its restaurant, banquet rooms, exeptionally large daytime meeting area (hip- podrome), dancing facilities, capability of providing nation- ally -known entertainment and the abiltiy to do this while main- taining the charm of the historical nature of the Earl Brown Farm can only help promote the orderly developement of this historical landmark within your city. Very truly yours, MF,RIDIAN CONSTRUCTION Gb., INC. Robert T. Noyes Executive Vice P esident RTN/mj r Planning Commission Information Sheet Application Nos. 80012 and 80013 Applicant: Meridian Construction Company Location: Earle Brown Drive, north of Summit Avenue Request: Site and Building Plan and Special Use Permit Approval The applicant seeks site and building plan approval and a special use permit to rehabilitate the Horsebarn and Hippodrome on the Earle Brown Farm to a restaurant ' offering live entertainment. The conceptual plans for the development were reviewed by the Planning Commission at its April 24, 1980 meeting. The discussion at that time centered on the nature'of the operation and on the amount of land required to satisfy the ordinance parking formula for this use. A proof -of -parking plan has been submitted showing 483 spaces which meets the formula requirement of one space per two seats plus one space per two employees (926 seats + 40 employees ; 2 = 483). The proposed site plan, however, provides -only 245 spaces on site,.pr.imarily to the east and north of the building. Joint parking agreements with Summit Bank and the Earle Brown Office Building are being -sought to provide the remaining 238 spaces needed for full utilization of the building. A large area to the west of the Horsebarn and Hippodrome will be main- tained as a landscaped mall area in keeping with the original layout of the Farm. The proposed location of property lines defining the restaurant site pose no diffi- ..culties with regard to setbacks or greenstrips. The west property line will divide a private driveway serving both the restaurant and'the Farm buildings on the west side of the mall area (to be developed under future planning applications). Also, a common access drive serving the restaurant and the bank will be located at the southeast corner of the property. The property is subject to replatting in accord- ance with City Ordinances and a preliminary plat will be forthcoming. 'The landscape plan for the site proposes nine Marshall Ash, spaced 30' apart, in addition to three existing Elms along the main drive along the west side of the property. In the 15' greenstrip along Earle Brown Drive, twelve Skyline Locust will be placed 60' apart. Four Crimson King Maples are scheduled in the east yard area between the building and the east parking lot. Sod is indicated in all newly landscaped areas. An existing farm gate at the south end of the -west drive will remain as will the two board fence running from the gate to the Hippodrome. The site drains generally from west to east. Two catch basins will be located in the north parking area and will be connected by storm sewer to three additional catch -basins along the east edge of the east parking lot. The Superintendent of Engineering -will be prepared to discuss grading and drainage aspects of the plan in greater detail at Thursday's meeting.. We have been in contact with the Minnesota Historical Society regarding this project and they have expressed no opposition to the proposed use of the premises. They have pointed out, however, that nomination of the site to the National Register of Historic Places will require that those interested in achieving national status provide structural and historic use information on the site generally and on each structure in particular. Tile relocation of structures must be justified on the basis of historic preservation which comprehends the physical feasibility of re- locating and preserving structures, the historical significance of those structures, and the contribution that each structure will make to the entire site in its eventual location. As the agency responsible for nominating the site to the National Register, the Minnesota Historical Society will not approve the relocation �► of any structures until the required information on tile. three buildings to be relocated has been submitted to them. However, they have also expressed tentative 6-12-80 -1- Application Nos. 80012 and 80013 agreement with the proposed site plan, subject to the foregoing condition and the general condition that no action be taken with respect to the property which could adversely affect its nomination to the National Register. We recommend, therefore, that the appropriate structural and historical information be developed on all structures presently located on this property before permits are issued for con- , struction or relocation of buildings. We have not received at this time, a letter from the applicant addressing the Standards for a Special Use Permit (required for commercials uses in industrial zones and for live entertainment). It is anticipated that a letter will be forth- coming before the meeting and we will be prepared to discuss this aspect of the application at that time. No difficulties are anticipated. The plans are generally in order and approval is recommended subject to the 'following conditions: 1. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 2. The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is nontransferable. 3: Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of -permits. 5. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee - (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of approved site improvements. 6. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. The entire building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA Standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 9. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all land- scaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 10. Any outside trash disposal facilities or rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 11. A study of the physical feasibility of preserving and/or relocating - each structure on the site together with its historic significance shall be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society for its approval prior to the issuance of permits pertaining to each structure. 6-12-80 -2- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application Nos. 80012 and 80013 Applicant: Hal Pierce on behalf of Location: 6150 Summit Drive Request: Site and Building Plan Meridian Construction Company and Special Use Permit Approval The,applicant requests a special use permit and approval of site and building plans to convert and rehabilitate the horsebarn and hippodrome on the historic Earle Brown Farm to a restaurant with bar and live entertainment. The building in question is part of the Earle Brown Farmsted located just north of the Summit Bank, west of Earle Brown Drive, south of Interstate 94 and east of Shingle Creek Parkway and City Hall. The property is zoned I-1 and the proposed restaurant use is a special use in that zone under Sections 35-330:3f and 35-322:3d of the Zoning Ordinance. Aside from the Standards for Special Use Permits, this application presents two unique issues which must be resolved before final approval can be granted. One relates to the provision of parking spaces on the site below the potential capacity of the property (in order to preserve something of the historic farm setting) and the use of off -site parking stalls via a joint parking agreement. The other issue is the status of the property as a historic site on the State Register and its possible acceptance onto the National Register with the attendant concerns for preservation of the site's architectural integrity and historical significance. As to the parking issue: a proposed proof -of -parking plan provides for 306 spaces with the possibility of approximately an additional 50 spaces if the Mall area west of the horsebarn were converted to parking space. This amount, however, would still fall roughly 130 spaces short of the proof -of -parking required by the Zoning Ordinance. Based on a seating capacity of 350 in the barn and 600 in the hippodrome, and 25 employees, required parking comes to 488 spaces. Unless the additional 130 parking spaces were encumbered on another site solely for the purpose of serving the new restaurant through an off -site parking agree- ment, it must be concluded that the tract of land designated for the restaurant on the site plan is inadequate and must be expanded to provide more area for potential parking. (The tract of land proposed for the restaurant is not legally created as yet, but would be platted upon approval of the site and building plan. The newly created tract of land any buildings left standing thereon would then be sold to the developer (Meridian Construction Company). However, if the proof -of -parking for the site is satisfied, it is the developer's intent to enter into joint parking agreements with Summit Bank and the Earle Brown Office Tower so that the entire area west of the proposed restaurant may be preserved as a central mall serving the entire Farm site. Such agreements would meet the spirit, if not the letter, of the Zoning Ordinance and would certainly advance the goal of historic preservation of the entire site. Some technical changes in the Joint Parking section of the Ordinance, however, would be required and staff will prepare language for an ordinance amendment for Planning Commission review at a later meeting. The matter of preserving the Earle Brown Farm as a historical resource is a state as well as a local concern. Since.the site is listed on the Minnesota` Register of Historic Places, the Minnesota Historical Society is the Responsible Agency, under MEQC regulations, for preparation of an environmental assessment. 4-24-80 -1- i� " Appl ication Jos . 80012 and 80013 The Planning Commission may wish to table the application until the findings and architectural recommendations of that assessment are made. Or, it may desire to simply include any such findings and recommendations by reference in the conditions of approval to this application. The Planning Commission is also urged to con- sider historic preservation of other structures on the Farm (which are not in- cluded in this plan) when evaluating the application for a special use permit. One of the Standards for a Special Use Permit is that it not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property. Any development plan for the horsebarn and hippodrome cannot be divorced entirely from a further development plan or plans for the rest of the Earle Brown Farm site. Due to the number of outstanding questions unanswered at this time, it is recom- mended that the Planning Commission table the application until further inform- ation is supplied by the applicant concerning the size of the tract of land for the restaurant use and concerning plans for the remainder of the Farm. Notices have been sent regarding a public hearing for the Special Use Permit. The hearing should be held and continued until resolution of the application. Another companion application for a special use permit for live entertainment will also have to be considered. A representative of the applicant will appear before the Commission to discuss further other conceptual ideas relating to the application. 4-24-80 -2-