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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-015 - 1600-1608 67th LaneCity of Brooklyn Center Planning Commission Application Date Received-- Application No. ,�)003 0Please Print Cleariv or IY43a J� Address/Street Location of Property 69th Avenue North i �n%5� Huyy4 V e"eZoe_It egal Description of Property `j` Owner "Norse management, Inc. rnone No. Address 332 Minnesota St., Suite E-1319, St. Paul, MN 55101 Applicant Peter B. Myers, Vice President Phone No. Address same as above Type of Request: Rezoning XSubdivision Approval Other: 651-291-5449 same as above F� Variance Special Use Permit 11 Site & Building Plan Approval Description of Request: We hereby request approval to re -plat portions of the Tanami Addition in order to facilitate the construction of a 21-unit townhome development as pex the enclosed lans e�y c c tide tit, Fa vm Q r Application Fee $ 200 .'00 Acct No. 10100-4403 Receipt No. The applicant requests processing of this application and agrees to pay to the City of Brooklyn Center, within fifteen 0 5) 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 required by the City for the processing of the application. Such costs will be in addition to the application fee described herein. Withdrawal of the application will not relieve the applicant of the obligation to pay costs incurred prior to withdrawal. Norse Management, Inc., a Minnesota corporation Applicant (Please Print) Applicant's Signature Peter B. Myers, Vice President PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Dates of P. C. Consideration: g_17 "y_3 Approved Denied following conditions: this h J day of 49 t(s-t" 20 O3 , subject to the Chairman ---------------------------------- CITY C-O �NCII ACTION I 3 Dates of Council Consideration: Approvedy Denied this 9 day of �lGti s 20 c, , with the following City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community September 29, 2003 Peter B. Myers Norse Management, Inc. 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E-1319 St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Mr. Myers: This letter is to inform you of the action taken regarding Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 & 2003-016. Enclosed is an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting, the City Council meeting and the Planning Commission Information Sheet pertaining to your application for Preliminary Plat approval and Site and Building Plan approval. If you have questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact me. Sincerely, Ronald A. Warren Planning Commission Secretary RAW:rsc Enclosures CC: File No. 2003-015 & 2003-016 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 City Hall & TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3494 www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (763) 569-3400 FAX (763) 569-3434 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 accessory building indicated on the proposed Lot 3, Block 1, shall be removed prior to final plat approval. 4. The plat shall be modified to show drainage and utility easements along property lines consistent with the recommendations of the City Engineer. 5. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement as approved by the City Engineer regarding various subdivision improvements required for this plat. 6. Future subdivisions in this area shall be consistent with the master plan submitted with this application. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its August 25, 2003 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. APPLICATION NO.2003-015 PETER B. MYERS (ON BEHALF OF NORSE MANAGEMENT) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2003-015, a request from Peter B. Myers, on behalf of Norse Management, for Prelinimary Plat approval to divide and combine two parcels of land located on the south side of 69`h Avenue North, westerly of Humboldt Avenue, to create a newly configured lot for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments (1701 69th Avenue North) and 21 townhome lots and an outlot for a proposed townhome development. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 8-14-03 for Application No. 2003-015 and the Director of Public Works' memo dated 8-12-03, attached.) The properties under consideration are zoned R-5 (Multiple Family Residence). Companion Application No. 2003- 016 is an application for site and building plan approval for construction of 21 townhomes on the site. Townhomes are a permitted use in the R-5 zoning district provided density requirements are met. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2003-015 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2003-015, at 10:41 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. 8-14-03 Page 6 Allen Krutman, Proterra Designs, Inc., representing the applicant introduced himself and stated that they have reviewed comments from staff and will comply with all requirements for this development. Commissioner Erdmann asked if the proposed townhomes are of modular construction. Mr. Krutman responded that they are modular homes, which are placed on the foundation. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2003-015. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2003-015, at 10:44 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO.2003-015 PETER B. MYERS (ON BEHALF OF NORSE MANAGEMENT) There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2003-015, submitted by Peter Myers, for Preliminary Plat approval to divide and combine two parcels of land located on the south side of 69`h Avenue North, westerly of Humboldt Avenue, to create a newly configured lot for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments (1701 69`h Avenue North) and 21 townhome lots and an outlot for a proposed townhome development subject to the following conditions: 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. An ordinance vacating 5 ft. wide drainage and utility easements on either side of the existing lot lines separating Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, Tanami Addition, shall be approved by the City Council prior to final plat approval. 4. A Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions along with homeowners association documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. 5. A site analysis verifying parking requirements for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments shall be submitted prior to final plat approval. 6. Building permits for construction of any buildings comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 shall not be issued until the final plat comprehended under this application has been approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. 8-14-03 Page 7 Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its August 25, 2003 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. APPLICATION NO 2003-016 PETER B. MYERS (ON BEHALF OF NORSE MANAGEMENT, INC.) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2003-016, a request from Peter B. Myers, on behalf of Norse Management, Inc. for Site and Building Plan approval for a 21 unit townhome complex with a common area on a 2.33 acre site proposed for creation under companion Application No. 2003-015. The site is located on the south side of 691' Avenue North, westerly of Humboldt Avenue and is zoned R-5 (Multiple Family Residence). Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 8-14-03 for Application No. 2003-016 and the Director of Public Works' memo dated 8-12-03, attached.) The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners The Commissioners interposed no objection to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO.2003-016 — PETER B. MYERS, ON BEHALF OF NORSE MANAGEMENT, INC. There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2003-016, submitted by Peter B. Myers, on behalf of Norse Management, Inc., for Site and Building Plan approval for a 21 unit townhome complex with a common area on a 2.33 acre site proposed for creation under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015, subject to the following recommendations: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval of the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 8-14-03 Page 8 5. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site during construction as approved by the. City Engineering Department. 7. All work performed and materials used for the construction of utilities and curb and gutter shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current Standard Specifications and Details. 8. All driveways in this complex shall be either blacktop or concrete in accordance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 9. B-612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all driving and parking areas except where the City Engineer may approve surmountable curb immediately in front of the townhome units. 10. The building elevations shall reflect the exterior materials to be used in this development. 11. The homeowner's association documents proposed for this townhome complex shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and filed with the title to the property prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. Building permits for construction of townhomes will not be issued until the plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-01.5 has been given final approval by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Erdman, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its May 12, 2003 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. DISCUSSION ITEM The City -County Credit Union is in the process of acquiring the building at 6160 Summit Drive and part of that plan includes a need to put up a drive thru canopy for the banking facility. In the past, other facilities that have put in a similar canopy, have not needed to go through a formal site and building plan process for approval of such a proposal. Mr. Mod Fedders representing the architect, Buetow & Associates, explained that this site would be the City -County Credit Union's main headquarters. He further described their proposal for the canopy, which would serve as the drive up facility for the banking operation and showed a 8-14-03 Page 9 Councilmember Carmody questioned the single home in the area that Mr. Evanson is trying to acquire. Mr. Evanson provided some background regarding this issue and informed that he would continue to work that property owner. Councilmember Niesen asked about the area and the road proposed. Mr. Evanson provided a brief history and discussed the parcels that he currently owns. He informed that he would be creating a subdivision consistent with the housing around the area. Councilmember Carmody seconded the motion to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2003-014 subject to the above conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 11d. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.2003-015 SUBMITTED BY PETER B. MYERS. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO DIVIDE AND COMBINE TWO PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 69TH AVENUE NORTH, WESTERLY OF HUMBOLDT AVENUE, TO CREATE A NEWLY CONFIGURED LOT FOR THE EARLE BROWN FARM APARTMENTS (1701 69TH AVENUE NORTH) AND 21 TOWNHOME LOTS AND AN OUTLOT FOR A PROPOSED TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS AUGUST 14, 2003, MEETING. Mr. McCauley discussed that Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 requesting for preliminary plat approval to divide and combine two parcels of land located on the south side of 69t' Avenue North, westerly of Humboldt Avenue, to create a newly configured lot for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments, 21 townhome lots, and an outlot for a proposed townhome development was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions at its August 14, 2003, meeting: 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. An ordinance vacating 5 ft. wide drainage and utility easements on either side of the existing lot lines separating Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, Tanami Addition, shall be approved by the City Council prior to final plat approval. 4. A Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions along with homeowners association documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. 5. A site analysis verifying parking requirements for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments shall be submitted prior to final plat approval. 08/25/03 -10- 6. Building permits for construction of any buildings comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 shall not be issued until the final plat comprehended under this application has been approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. Councilmember Carmody questioned how much the townhomes would be selling for and expressed concern about these townhomes becoming rental property. Mr. Warren informed that he was not aware of the selling price and that he believes that the townhomes would be sold individually. Mr. McCauley discussed that the zoning requirements have been met for this proposal and that the City cannot control rental of townhomes where the zoning requirements are met. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would have liked to have the applicant present at the meeting to answer questions. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 subject to the above conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 11 e. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.2003-016 SUBMITTED BY PETER B. MYERS. REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 21 UNIT TOWNHOME COMPLEX WITH A COMMON AREA ON A 2.33 ACRE SITE PROPOSED FOR CREATION UNDER PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.2003-015. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS AUGUST 14, 2003, MEETING. Mr. McCauley discussed that Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 is a continuation of Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 and that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 subject to the following conditions at its August 14, 2003, meeting: The building plans are subject to review and approval of the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 08/25/03 -11- 5. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 7. All work performed and materials used for the construction of utilities and curb and gutter shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current Standard Specifications and Details. 8. All driveways in this complex shall be either blacktop or concrete in accordance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 9. B-612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all driving and parking areas except where the City Engineer may approve surmountable curb immediately in front of the townhome units. 10. The building elevations shall reflect the exterior materials to be used in this development. 11. The homeowner's association documents proposed for this townhome complex shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and filed with the title to the property prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. Building permits for construction of townhomes will not be issued until the plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 has been given final approval by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 subject to the above conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 12. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 12a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF TARGET STORES IN SUPPORT OF AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAMS Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the gift of $1,500 from Target Stores in support of After School Art Programs. 08/25/03 -12- Application Filed on 7-24-03 City Council Action Should Be Taken By 9-22-03 (60 Days) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 2003-015 Applicant: Peter B. Myers Location: South Side of 69th Avenue, Westerly of Humboldt Request: Preliminary Plat The applicant, Peter B. Myers on behalf of Norse Management, Inc., is seeking preliminary plat approval to divide and combine two parcels of land located on the south side of 69th Avenue, westerly of Humboldt to create a newly configured lot for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments (1701 69th Avenue North) and 21 townhome lots and an outlot for common area for a proposed townhouse development comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016. The properties under consideration are zoned R-5 (Multiple Family Residence) and are currently described as Lot 1, Block 1, Tanami Addition (Earle Brown Farm Apartments), which is 358,945 sq. ft. in area (8.24 acres) and Lot 2, Block 1, Tanami Addition, a vacant parcel of 66,444 sq. ft. in area (1.53 acres). The properties are bounded on the north by 69th Avenue with single family homes on the opposite side of the street; on the east by R-5 zoned property containing the Humboldt Court Apartments; and on the south and west by I-1 zoned property containing various industrial buildings. The proposed plat would divide off a 34,890 sq. ft. (.8 acres) rectangular piece of property from the east end of Lot 1, Block 1, Tanami Addition (Earle Brown Farm Apartments) and would combine it with Lot 2, Block 1, Tanami Addition (vacant land) to create a 101,333 sq. ft. (2.33 acre) parcel of land, which would be further divided into 21 townhome lots and an outlot for common area. The proposed new legal descriptions would be Lot 1, Block 1, Tanami Second Addition for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments while the townhome parcels would be Lots 1-13, Block 2 and Lots 1-8 Block 3, and Outlot A, (common area), Tanami Second Addition. In order to divide off a portion of the Earle Brown Farm Apartments property it must be shown that the resulting division would not leave the lot nonconforming, particularly as it relates to density and parking requirements. This 120 unit apartment complex is required to have 240 parking spaces based on a parking requirement of two parking spaces per dwelling unit. The density requirement for this use is 2,700 sq. ft. of land per dwelling unit. In this case, at least 324,000 sq. ft. of land must be remaining on the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, in order for the division to be made. The Earle Brown Farm Apartment site (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Tanami 2nd Addition) will be 324,055 sq. ft. (7.44 acres) after the division, which is within the R-5 density requirements. The proposed new property line will divide off part of the existing parking lot for the apartment. A new parking plan must be submitted by the applicant verifying that 240 parking spaces will 8-14-03 Page 1 exist on the Earle Brown Farm Apartments after the proposed division. It should be noted also that new B-612 curb and gutter will be required to be established at the east end of the revised parking lot. The preliminary plat calls for the creation of 21 townhouse lots and an outlot for common area. The outlot is labeled Outlot A on the preliminary plat, and is 75,125 sq. ft. (1.72 acres). The townhouse lots are each 1,248 sq. ft. The lots scale 32 ft. by 39 ft. Existing 5 ft. drainage easements are on either side of the property line separating the existing lots and are proposed to be vacated. Such action will have to be accomplished through an ordinance amendment process. New drainage and utility easements of 5 ft. and 10 ft. will be provided around the perimeters of the apartment lot and the outlot for the townhomes. Drainage and utility easements of 38 ft. are proposed between the proposed units, which tie into existing easements containing existing utilities to the west. A 40 ft. wide easement for water, storm and sanitary sewer runs north/south through the site also. The City Engineer is reviewing the preliminary plat and will be making written comments, which will be attached for the Commission's review. The new site for the townhome development will be 101,333 sq. ft. or 2.33 acres. It is my understanding that this is below the threshold for requiring Watershed Management Commission review. At 5,400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit (the R-3 density requirement) 113,400 sq. ft. of land is required for 21 townhomes. The applicant plans to meet this requirement with density credits for tuck under garages, which allows the total square footage to be reduced by 500 sq. ft. for each required parking space under the building (see Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016). It is our understanding that the applicant proposes to sell individual townhomes in the development. A Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions along with homeowner's association documents must be established and filed with the title to the property. Said agreements are to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney to assure that on site utilities are maintained. Should they not be, the City should have the right to go on the property to make necessary repairs and to assess the homeowner's association for costs associated with such work. A companion application for site and building plan approval (Application No. 2003-016) is also being pursued. The final plat must be given approval and filed with Hennepin County before building permits can be issued for the townhome project. As previously mentioned, verification of parking for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments must be provided before the final plat can be approved. Approval of this application is recommended subject to at least the following conditions: 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. 8-14-03 Page 2 3. An ordinance vacating 5 ft. wide drainage and utility easements on either side of the existing lot lines separating Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, Tanami Addition, shall be approved by the City Council prior to final plat approval. 4. A Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions along with homeowners association documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. 5. A site analysis verifying parking requirements for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments shall be submitted prior to final plat approval. 6. Building permits for construction of any buildings comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-016 shall not be issued until the final plat comprehended under this application has been approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. 8-14-03 Page 3 Application Filed on 7-24-03 City Council Action Should Be Taken By 9-22-03 (60 Days) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 2003-016 Applicant: Peter B. Myers Location: South Side of 69th Avenue, Westerly of Humboldt Avenue Request: Site and Building Plan Approval The applicant, Peter B. Myers on behalf of Norse Management, Inc., is seeking site and building plan approval to construct a 21 unit townhome complex with a common area on a 101,333 sq ft. (2.33 acres) site created under the proposed plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015. The site is located on the south side of 69th Avenue North, westerly of Humboldt Avenue and is zoned R-5 (Multiple Family Residence). It is bounded on the north by 69th Avenue North with single family homes on the opposite side of the street; on the east by R-5 zoned property containing the Humboldt Court Apartments; on the south by I-1 (Industrial Park) zoned property containing an industrial building; and on the west by the Earle Brown Farm Apartments parking lot. The R-5 zone allows as a permitted use, multiple family dwellings of 2 %z to 3 stories in height at a density requiring 2,700 sq. ft. of land per dwelling unit. This district also allows R-3 uses (Townhomes) as permitted uses provided they adhere to the R-3 district requirements. The R-3 district, among other things, requires 5,400 sq. ft. of land per dwelling unit (approximately 8 units per acre). The site in question is 101,333 sq. ft. (2.33 acres) according to the information provided. At 5,400 sq. ft. of land per dwelling unit, this 21 unit proposal would require 113,400 sq. ft. of land. The applicant proposes to meet the zoning ordinance density requirements by utilizing the provision contained in Section 35-400, Subdivision lb, which allows the total minimal land area to be reduced by 500 sq. ft. for each required parking stall in or under a multiple residence. Two tuck under garages per dwelling unit are proposed, which could allow the minimum land area for this development to be reduced by 21,000 sq. ft. requiring a total land area of 92,400 sq. ft. The applicant's proposal, therefore, meets the zoning ordinance density requirements. It should be noted that if the applicant were proposing to have a 2 %Z to 3 story apartment building, which is also a permitted use in the R-5 zone, he could have at least a 37 unit apartment complex given the density requirements for such a use. Access to the townhome site would be from 69th Avenue North at the northwest corner of the complex. A 24 ft. wide private drive would traverse the site in an east/west and north/south fashion. Four units would be on either side of the driveway on the north leg of the driveway and four units would be on either side of the driveway on the south leg. Five units would face west 8-14-03 Page 1 and are located on the east side of the complex. Each unit has two under building garage spaces and two parking spaces in front of the garages. The parking requirement for a multiple residence is a minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit, in this case 42 parking spaces are required. Four spaces per unit (84 parking spaces) are provided in the garages and in front of the units plus eight guest parking spaces are also provided north of the west facing townhome units. Ninety-two total parking spaces are within the complex, which should be sufficient. Turn around areas are provided at the end of the driveways. The applicant has submitted preliminary grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans that are being reviewed by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. His written comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration. The site is too small to require review by the Watershed Management Commission. Water and sanitary sewer will be tied into existing utilities on the Earle Brown Farm Apartments to the west. The water main will loop the site under the driveways. Separate sanitary sewer and water connections will be made from the mains. An existing storm sewer line running east and west along the northerly portion of the site will be relocated under the drive lanes connecting to a storm water management pond at the northeast corner of the site. Storm sewer connections are also made at the southeast corner of the site to serve the townhome complex. B-612 curb and gutter is required around driving and parking areas except where the City Engineer may approve surmountable curb and gutter immediately in front of the townhome units. Thirty-eight foot wide drainage and utility easements are provided on the north and south legs of the driveway and a 40 ft. wide drainage and utility easement for the north/south leg of the driveway. These connect to existing drainage and utility easements on the Earle Brown Farm Apartments. These easements are to be filed with the plat for the project. The applicant has submitted a landscape plan in response to the landscape point system used to evaluate such plans. This 2.33 acre site requires 210 landscape points. The applicant proposes to meet the landscaping requirements by providing eleven shade trees (Bur Oak) five of which are located on either side of the entrance drive, two along the south side of the site and four around the pond at the northeast corner of the site. Seven Black Hills Spruce are proposed, four in the north green strip and three to the south end of the site. A total of 23 ornamental trees are proposed, 17 Prairie Fire Crab and six American Plum. These primarily are proposed for planting areas in front of each of the units. The Prairie Fire Crab are proposed for in front of the 12 townhome units facing north and south while the six American Plum will be in front of the five west facing townhome units. The additional Crab will be located at the entrance to the site. Coniferous shrubs such as Hughes Juniper and Nigra Yew are located in planting beds on either side of the entrance to the site. Perennials, such as Little Bluestem and Pennsylvania Sedge are also located in these planting areas. Perennials such as Prairie Dropseed and Little Bluestem are interspersed with the decorative trees in front of each of the units. Arrowwood Viburnum, 8-14-03 Page 2 Hughes Juniper, Nigra Yew, Saskatoon Serviceberry and some Red Twigged Dogwood along with perennials are provided as well along the north/south leg of the private roadway. The site shows a mixture of sod and various seeds at different locations. The areas north, south and in the center of the units themselves should be sodded while the seed mixture might be acceptable around the storm water management pond. The total number of points provided in the applicant's landscape plan is 210.5 points, not counting points for 280 perennials. The applicant has provided building elevations and floor plans for the proposed townhomes. The front entrances to the townhomes show a small porch and double garages. Dormer windows are a prominent feature within the gabled roofs. Materials are not called for in the elevation submitted. The applicant should provide detailed information as to the building materials proposed. No central outside trash area is proposed. It is assumed that trash will be picked up individually at each of the townhome units. The lighting plan calls for eight freestanding lights located throughout the complex. Two are proposed along the main entrance drive, one between the northerly set of units and two between the southerly units and three along the north/south leg of the driveway including one at the guest parking site. These light fixtures are to be a cut off type to direct light down onto the site. In addition, wall mounted light fixtures would be provided at each of the entrances to the townhomes. The applicant is platting the property so that each of the townhomes can be sold and the common area would be owned in common and maintained by members of the homeowner's association. As mentioned with the preliminary plat, homeowner's association documents will need to be prepared and approved the City Attorney and filed with the title to the property. The proposed use is a permitted use requiring site and building plan approval only. No public hearing is required, therefore, no notices of the Planning Commission's consideration were sent. The plans generally appear to be in order and approval is recommended subject to at least the following conditions: The building plans are subject to review and approval of the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 8-14-03 Page 3 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 5. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 7. All work performed and materials used for the construction of utilities and curb and gutter shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current Standard Specifications and Details. 8. All driveways in this complex shall be either blacktop or concrete in accordance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 9. B-612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all driving and parking areas except where the City Engineer may approve surmountable curb immediately in front of the townhome units. 10. The building elevations shall reflect the exterior materials to be used in this development. 11. The homeowner's association documents proposed for this townhome complex shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and filed with the title to the property prior to the issuance of building permits. 8-14-03 Page 4 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 12, 2003 TO: Ron Warren, Planning and Zoning Specialist FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Preliminary Plat and Site Plan — Tanami 2nd Addition Planning Commission Application No. 2003-015 and 2003-016 City of BROOKLYN CENTER The Public Works Department reviewed the preliminary plat and site plan for Tanami 2nd Addition, located south of 69 h Avenue North and west of Humboldt Avenue. The following comments are provided for your consideration. Preliminary Plat Section 15-104 (B) of the City Ordinance identifies the necessary information for inclusion on a preliminary plat that is submitted to the City for consideration. The following information was not provided on the Preliminary Plat for Tanami 2nd Addition. 1. Location, widths and names of all existing or previously platted streets or other public ways, showing type, width and condition of improvements, if any railroad and utility right of way, parks and other public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, easements, and section and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of 150 feet beyond the tract. 2. Location and size of existing sewers, water mains, culverts or other underground facilities within the tract and to a distance of 100 feet beyond the tract. Such data as locations of catch basins, manholes, and hydrants shall also be shown. 3. Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within 100 feet, identifying by name and ownership. 4. Topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals of not more than two feet, except that contour lines shall be no more than 100 feet apart. Water courses, marches, wooded areas, rock outcrops, power transmission poles and lines, and other significant features shall also be shown. Elevation datum shall be given in reference to U.S. Geodedic Survey, 5th General Adjustment. Topographic data shall be shown for tract and adjacent areas within 300 feet of the tract. It is recommended that the owner be required to revise the preliminary plat to include the above information and submit three (3) copies to the Engineering Division for review before application is made for approval of the Final Plat. GADeptOublic Works\Engineering\Development & Planninff anami2nd\Prelim PIA-12-03.doc Site Plan Review The following comments are provided based on a review of the site plans dated July 24, 2003 for Tanami 2nd Addition. Water Supply — The utility plan indicates that 8-inch DIP water main will be looped through the site to provide water to the proposed development. Connections to the existing water supply system would be from the existing public water main located within the parking area of the apartment building to the west of the proposed development. The utility plan shall be revised to show the extension of water main past Lots 9 and 10 and terminating with a hydrant. Isolation valves must be added to the plan. The proposed site plan shall be subject to the approval of the City Fire Department, including, hydrant spacing requirements and any other requirements of the Fire Department. 2. Sanitary Sewer - The utility plan indicates that 8-inch sanitary sewer will be extended into the site from the existing public sanitary sewer located within the parking area of the apartment building to the west of the proposed development. Plan and Profile sheets for sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval prior to constructing public utilities within the site. 3. Storm Water Drainage — An existing storm sewer located along the eastern property line is proposed to be relocated as part of the site development. Additional catch basin structures and storm sewer pipe shall be added to the utility plan to intercept storm water runoff from the site and direct flows to the proposed storm water management pond. 4. Streets — All streets within the proposed development would be privately owned and maintained. 5. As -built drawings for utility construction will be required upon completion of the project. 6. Owner will be required to enter into appropriate agreements with the City for construction of utilities within the site and develop covenant documents as deemed necessary by the City Attorney. GADeptsTublic Works\Engineering\Development & Planninffanami2ndTrelim Plat8-12-03.doc