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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 04-30 PCM1 1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION APRIL 30, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Ron Warren at 7:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn and Commissioners Kara Kuykendall, Stan Leino, Carlos Morgan, and Della Young were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Michael Parks was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —FEBRUARY 26. 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Young, to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2009 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Morgan abstained since he was not present at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —MARCH 26. 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Chair Rahn, to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2009 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioners Kuykendall, Morgan and Young abstained since they were not present at the meeting. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Rahn explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Warren stated that the representatives from Loucks Associates, Dave Hagen and Jared Andrews, were in attendance and would be discussing the status of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Dave Hagen, Loucks Associates, stated that they would talk more about the Comprehensive Plan process and reviewed that the City is currently at the plan adoption stage and must submit a plan to the City Council for submission to the Metropolitan Council by the end of May. Mr. Warren explained that cities are mandated by the State to adopt Comprehensive Plans and update them every ten years or so. He further explained that the Planning Commission is meeting tonight to look at an update to the plan and make sure it is consistent with the Page 1 4 -30 -09 Metropolitan Council's requirements. Mr. Warren added that this is the second of two public hearings being held and notice of the meeting was published in the Sun Post. Commissioner Carlos Morgan arrived at 7:22 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Carlos Morgan. Mr. Warren called for comments from the public regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan. No one wished to address the Planning Commission during the public hearing for adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Morgan insured about further information regarding the purpose and definition of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Warren provided an explanation as to why the City adopts and maintains the Comprehensive Plan as required by the Metropolitan Council. Commissioner Young described various items in the draft Comprehensive Plan update that required editing or additional text such as referencing tables in Chapter 1. She also commented that Figure 2 -2 (Brookdale Area) could be considered as public use space in the future alongside other mixed uses defined on the map for that area. Commissioner Kuykendall asked what is planned for the Brookdale Ford Site and wondered if part of that site could be connected to Shingle Creek and identified as open space also. Mr. Warren stated that the former Brookdale Ford site is in the initial phase of the Opportunity Site planned for redevelopment. Commissioner Leino arrived at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Warren continued by cautioning the Planning Commission about implementing too many detailed suggestions or design elements into the Comprehensive Plan that would require an amendment to the plan at a later date when redevelopment takes place, specifically trying to design lighting and streetscape along Brooklyn Boulevard as well as suggesting ways that the interstate should be designed. Chair Rahn arrived at 8:00 p.m. There was further discussion among the Commission regarding other road and transportation issues. Mr. Jared Andrews, representing Loucks Associates, reviewed comments received from various agencies, city staff, etc. He also reviewed point by point a summary of comments suggested to be included in the proposed plan. Mr. Andrews thanked the Planning Commission for their time and comments and added that it has been very helpful knowing the Commission has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and provided their comments and input. Page 2 4 -30 -09 1 1 1 1 Mr. Warren reviewed that the Commission has met four times and asked if they were satisfied with what has been presented so that city staff and the consultants from Loucks Associates can do additional review to finalize the Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council for review and adoption by Metropolitan Council. The Planning Commission discussed Point of Sale and whether that should be further stated in the Comprehensive Plan in order to better maintain the city's housing stock. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission that this topic is adequately addressed in the plan. Mr. Warren stated that the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting (May 14, 2009), would be the last opportunity for the Planning Commission to raise questions or bring any comments back for final review prior to presenting their recommendation to the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 3 4 -30 -09 Chair