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Home My WebLink AboutPC94011 - 9/15/94 - 6215 Brooklyn BlvdPLANNING COAIN MSION FILE CHECKLIST File Purge Date• a 0 FILE INFORMATION Planning Commission Application No. 9 i�0 J PROPERTY INFORMATION Zoning: 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 Ranoe Location Agenda Cover Sheet: Planning Commission Agenda Book Minutes: Planning Commission Minutes: City Council Resolutions: Planning Commission Resolutions: City Council q-/5 - 917, q-ab-9� City Vault City Vault City Vault City Vault Ordinances: City Council City Vault r Historical Photographs: Planning Commission City Archieve CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION �5 ,g�bok n AglV - Please Print Clearly or Type Street Location of Property&ulev _egal Description of Property L- opt✓ %+ ,IC�,•1 Owner J M t Ele� CAB Address 5z3 l4l e a isko S� Applicant L /1 Address 2Vgl C��I`�✓/�� Type of Request: Rezoning Variance _L,.-� Special Use Permit Description of Request: Application No. 94011 1,r�1. ve 'mow nc; k 1 E_ Phone No.1�/ Z-33Z -1 Zq I ��//3 12• Phone No. 612-� Z8•-5'�G Subdivision Approval Site & Bldg. Plan Approval Other: i 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 state- ment, the actual costs incurred by the City for Engineering, Planning and Legal expenses reasonably and necessarily required by the City for the processing of the application. Such costs shall be in addition to the application fee described herein. Withdrawal of the application shall not relieve the applicant of�bligation to pay costs incurred prior to withdrawal. Fee $ Applicant's Signature Receipt No. z:4 �- t `b k� Date: / PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Fates of P.C. Consideration: q11S approved Denied this )cs day of .19 subject to the 'ollowing conditions: airman - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .. - CITY COUNCIL ACTION ates of Council Consideration: proved Denied this day of .SfamljElc 19(9e/, with the following .endment: S o N A 1 7- o h s Of to A00 ✓A(L �/�I Form No. 18. (over please) Cl erk Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 94011 Applicant: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Location: Boulevard Shopping Center Request: Special Use Permit The applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation including the out-of-door storage of vehicles at the Boulevard Shopping Center, which is located along the west side of Brooklyn Boulevard in the 6200 block. This shopping center includes the addresses of 6211 thru 6227 Brooklyn Boulevard. The property in question is zoned C-2 (Commerce) and is bounded on the north by a former Union 76 gasoline station and auto repair operation (which is now only an auto repair operation); on the east by Brooklyn Boulevard with the city's liquor store, west fire station and a pump house, along with various single family homes on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard; on the south by the Bridgeman's restaurant; and on the west by Ewing Avenue with R-4 zoned property containing the Ewing Square Townhomes on the west side of Ewing Avenue. Automobile rental and leasing operations are listed as special uses in the C-2 zoning district. (Note - leasing offices only are considered a permitted use in both the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts.) The applicant's representative, Mr. Spencer Cooke, has submitted a letter (copy attached) describing the proposed auto leasing operation. They would occupy approximately 1200 sq. ft. at the northeast corner of the shopping center building surrounded by Nicollet Watch and Diamond and Beloved Rings and would employ six to eight full time employees. They have indicated a need to store an average of 5 to 10 cars daily on the site with a maximum of 25 cars at any one time. They also propose to utilize approximately 450 sq. ft. at the southeast corner of the building for the cleaning of vehicles at this location. Their letter indicates this space would be used for hand washing the exterior and the vacuuming of the interior of cars stored there. No servicing of vehicles will be done on the site. We have been informed that no power washing equipment would be utilized. A hose, water, cleaning detergents and a standard vacuum cleaner would make up the bulk of the equipment utilized in this area. An overhead door would need to be installed along the west side of the building. The applicant has provided a site plan of the shopping center showing their proposed locations and also the location of parking stalls they plan to use. The letter points out that the Boulevard Shopping Center currently has a surplus of on site parking spaces given the city's parking requirement of 5.5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area of a building. The center has 20,120 sq. ft. and is required to have 111 parking spaces. There are 164 spaces on site, thus, a surplus of 53 parking spaces. Sufficient parking, therefore, exists to accommodate the extra 25 parking spaces needed for the maximum number of vehicles proposed to be stored by Enterprise Rent -a -Car at any one time in this location. It should be noted that these additional 25 parking spaces for storage purposes now expands the parking requirements for the Boulevard Shopping Center to 136 and this number of parking spaces will need to be provided for as long as Enterprise Rent-A-Car occupies space at the center. This has some limiting effect on the owner's plans to convey land along the north side of the property to the adjacent service center site. (A matter which has been discussed with the staff about a year ago.) Attached for the Commission's review is a copy of Section 35-220, Subdivision 2 of the city ordinances containing the standards for Special Use Permits. We find no conflict between the applicant's proposal and the standards. It does not appear that the operation will have a detrimental effect on the general public welfare, be injurious to surrounding property, nor impede the normal and orderly development or redevelopment of surrounding property. Adequate measures are being taken to provide necessary on site parking and the applicant will be required to meet all necessary building code regulations with respect to tenant remodeling and the construction of an overhead door. One area that needs to be addressed and should be indicated in the Conditions of Approval relating to this application involves sales and display of vehicles. The Special Use Permit is being granted for a rental and leasing operation only with incidental storage and cleaning of vehicles allowed. Vehicles should not be displayed with banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, or other attention attracting devices other than what may be allowed through the issuance of administrative permits (limited to two such per permits per calendar year, not to exceed ten consecutive days in duration). Regular sale of vehicles is also not a part of the acknowledged Special Use Permit. A public hearing has been scheduled and notices have been sent to surrounding property owners. Recommendation All in all it appears that this application is in order and the standards foi Special Use Permits are met. Approval is, therefore, recommended subject to at least the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit is granted for an automobile rental and leasing operation with incidental outside storage of vehicles and a hand washing and vacuuming service bay only. Any change in the use of the operation not comprehended by this application or permitted under the zoning ordinance will require approval of an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 2. Building plans for tenant remodeling and an overhead door shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. There shall be no service, repair or maintenance of leased or stored vehicles on the site other than the hand washing and vacuuming of vehicles comprehended under the approval of this Special Use Permit. 4. No banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other attention attracting devices may be used in conjunction with the storage and display of vehicles on this site other than that which is authorized under administrative permits. 5. The Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR Group Headquarters September 1, 1994 City of Brooklyn Center Attn: Mr. Ronald Warren 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mr. Warren, Our application for a Special Use Permit is to allow Enterprise Rent-A-Car to operate a rental Branch to service the residents of Brooklyn Center. This location would employ approximately 6-8 full-time employees, would handle the needs of 20-25 customers per day and would require the storage of an average of 5-10 cars overnight with a maximum of 25 cars at anyone time. All overnight parking would be in spaces of the existing parking area designated in such a way as to always insure easy access to the center by all residents. (See attached site plan for designated parking.) These spaces would not require any additional parking to be constructed thereby not causing any of the existing neighborhood environment to change. By City Code there must be a minimum of 5.5 parking spaces per every 1,000 square feet of leasable building space. Boulevard Shopping Center's 20,120 square feet requires a minimum of 110 parking spaces. The center has 164 spaces in existence today thereby creating a surplus of approximately 54 spaces. The site, Boulevard Shopping Center, Brooklyn Boulevard and 63rd Avenue, has a total area of 2.22 acres or 96,841 square feet with a building area existing of 20,120 square feet. The applicant will occupy approximately 1,650 square feet of this existing building. (See attached site plan, bay #6 and part of ##1 highlighted.) We also propose to improve the site to facilitate the cleaning of our vehicles inside at this location. This would only include hand washing the exterior and vacuuming the interior of the car. No servicing of vehicles will be done on site. The level of activity that will exist will only mirror the washing and vacuuming needs of the day. On the whole this level will usually be low. All construction will be completed by a city approved firm in a timely manner. We intend to protect both the integrity and value of our community by creating a clean and safe environment in which to operate. 2484 North Cleveland Ave. Roseville, Minnesota 55113 612-628-9000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car is committed to conform to applicable regulations of the district. Our mission is to provide excellent service to the residents of Brooklyn Center at a reasonable cost. We pledge to be a long term partner in the future of Brooklyn Center and always work to enhance our new community by creating a strong and vibrant entity, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to service its needs. Sincerely, 13 4Speer R. Cooke City Rental Manager SRC/nbw CITY OF COOKLYN C ENTER September 1, 1994 Mr. Spencer R. Cooke 2484 N Cleveland Ave Roseville, MN 55113 Dear Mr. Cooke, 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE: 569-3300 FAX: 569-3494 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 Please be advised that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center will review Planning Commission Application No. 94011, submitted for Special Use Permit, at its meeting on Thursday, September 15, 1994, at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. The applicant or a designated representative must be present at this meeting. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 569-3300 to make arrangements. If you have questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact me. Sincerely, Ronald A. Warren Planning Commission Secretary RAW: cc: ' file 94011 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COAlNIISSION 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 569-3330 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 15, 1994 at approximately 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway to consider the petition described below: TYPE OF REQUEST: Special Use Permit PETITIONER: Enterprise Rent-A-Car PROPERTY NAMED IN THE PETITION: Boulevard Shopping Center 6211-27 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Boulevard and 63rd Avenue North Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Ewing Lane Addition BRIEF STATEMENT OF CONTENTS OF PETITION: Request for Special Use Permit to allow Enterprise Rent-A-Car to operate a rental branch. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 569-3300 to make arrangements. Respectfully, Ronald A. Warren Planning Commission Secretary 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The existing 50' wide driveway easement and the 30' wide drainage casement shall be continued and be shown on the final plat for this property. 4. Approval of this preliminary plat does not commit the City to a future rezoning of the property or to a site plan and platting. These matters will need to be pursued through the appropriate Planning Commission applications when such plans are finalized. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Booth, Hilstrom, Holmes, Reem, and Sander. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the September 26, 1994, meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they may have to be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. '—"APPLI,CATICN NO. 94011 {E,yrg]&PRISE RENT -A -CAR) Chairperson Willson introduced the next item of business, a request from Enterprise Rent- A-Car for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation at the Boulevard Shopping Center. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 94011, attached). Commissioner Hilstrom questioned hours of operation. The Secretary believed the hours to be typical business hours, but referred to the applicant. Commissioner Hilstrom questioned if additional security, or lighting had been added to parking lot for the cars. The Secretary did not believe this to be so, and indicated this not to be a problem. Commissioner Hilstrom inquired as to any screening for surrounding properties for the washing of cars. The Secretary felt this not to be a problem, since washing would be done indoors. Commissioner Sander questioned if there was a limited to cars, and recommended 25 to be the maximum. The Secretary indicated this condition could be added. 9-15-94 5 Commissioner Reem inquired as to any other locations of this company in the state. The Secretary believed there were additional locations, but referred to the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 940111 Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation at the Boulevard Shopping Center at 9:09 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Mr. Spencer Cook, of 9432 Willow Lane, Woodbury, came forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Cook indicated the hours would be 8:00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 am. to 12 noon on Saturdays. Mr. Cook indicated there are currently 14 locations in the state with 20 proposed for the metro area and additional locations in Rochester and Duluth. Motion by Commissioner Holmes inquired if this location would be a 24 hour drop off for vehicles. Mr. Cook indicated drop offs would only be allowed during business hours, although drop offs at repair locations are available. Motion by Commissioner Hilstrom inquired as to security, Mr. Cook indicated they had no concern at this time. Commissioner Sander inquired as to the maximum of cars, would it be 25 cars on the lot or in inventory. Mr. Cook indicated it would be rare that all 25 parking spots would be taken, so no more than 25 parking spaces would be occupied. Chairperson Willson called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak at the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to close the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Booth to add a condition #6 limiting the parking of vehicles and modify condition #3 to require that cleaning of vehicles indoors only for consideration. The motion passed unanimously. 9-15-94 b ACTION RECOMff ING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO 4011 (ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR) There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom, to recommend approval of Application No. 94011 submitted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation at the Boulevard Shopping Center subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit is granted for an automobile rental and leasing operation with incidental outside storage of vehicles and a hand washing and vacuuming service bay only. Any change in the use of the operation not comprehended by this application or permitted under the zoning ordinance will require approval of an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 2. Building plans for tenant remodeling and an overhead door shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. There shall be no service, repair or maintenance of leased or stored vehicles on the site other than the indoor hand washing and vacuuming of vehicles comprehended under the approval of this Special Use Permit. 4. No banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other attention attracting devices may be used in conjunction with the storage and display of vehicles on this site other than that which is authorized under administrative permits. 5. The Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 6. The maximum parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles to be rented or leased shall not exceed 25. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Booth, Hilstrom, Holmes, Reem, and Sander. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the September 26, 1994, meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting, If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they may have to be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. Chairperson Willson called a recess at 9:20 p.m. Commissioner Hilstrom left at 9:38 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Chairperson Willson, noting the applicant for the next item had not yet returned, stated the commission would move on to other business. 9.15-94 7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR KN X(JAMES & 54TH AVENUES STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 1994-01 Mayor Paulson reopened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding 1994 proposed special assessment for Knox/James & 64th Avenues Street Improvement Project No. 1994-01 at 7:10 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one came forward. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Couneilmember Rosene to close the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Certifying Special Assessment for Knox/James & 54th Avenues Street Improvement Project No. 1994-01 to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. RESOLUTION NO, 24-207 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR KNOXlJAMES.& 54TH AVENUES STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994-01 TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION E'EMS: APPLICATION NO, 94011 The City Manager introduced, Planning Commission Application No. 94011 submitted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Request for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation at the Boulevard Shopping Center, 6211 through 6227 Brooklyn Boulevard. This application was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its September 15, 1994, meeting. The Planning and Zoning Specialist reviewed the information relevant to the application. He noted a special use permit is required since this property is zoned C2 and because it has outside storage. He said the operation will include car vacuuming and hand -washing without power equipment, but no repair. He also noted there is existing parking for 5 to 10 vehicles on a daily basis and 25 additional vehicles. The Planning and Zoning Specialist reviewed the six conditions for approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. He noted a representative of the applicant, Spencer Cooke, was present and that appropriate notices had been sent. 9/26/94 - 6 - Councilmember Scott inquired if the bay would be part of Lowell's Automotive Specialists area. The Planning and Zoning Specialist said it would. Councilmember Scott asked bow it will. be separated. The Planning and Zoning Specialist said it will be separated by walls and an overhead door. It may be located in another bay also, but it would be of the same size. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Planning Commission Application No. 94011, submitted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental and leasing operation at the Boulevard Shopping Center, 6211 through 6227133rooklyn Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit is granted for an automobile rental and leasing operation with incidental outside storage of vehicles and a hand washing and vacuuming service bay only. Any change in the use of the operation not comprehended by this application or permitted under the zoning ordinance will require approval of an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 2. Building plans for tenant remodeling and an overhead door shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. There shall be no service, repair or maintenance of leased or stored vehicles on the site other than the indoor hand washing and vacuuming of vehicles comprehended under the approval of this Special Use Permit. 4. No banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other attention attracting devices may be used in conjunction with the storage and display of vehicles on this site other than that which is authorized under administrative permits. 5. The Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 6. The maximum parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles to be rented or leased shall not exceed 25. The motion passed unanimously. APPLICATION NO, 94010 The City Manager introduced Planning Commission Application No. 94010 submitted by BIM13, Inc. Request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into a lot and an outlot the 14+ acre site located on the west side of Shingle Creek Parkway south of Hennepin County Library/Seivicc Center. This application was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its September 15, 1994, meeting. 9/26194 - 7 -