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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02-16 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Rachel Lund was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 15, 2005 There was a motion by Commissioner Graydon Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Sean Rahn, to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Tim Roche abstained as he was absent at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to adjourn the 2005 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Tim Roche. CALL TO ORDER: 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION The 2006 Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair Willson at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Sean Rahn and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Sp g g Y Rebecca Crass. ELECTION OF 2006 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Acting Chair Willson opened the floor for nominations. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissinoer Roche to table election of Officers until a subsequent Planning Commission meeting so that that the Commission would be at full membership capacity with all members in attendance. 2 -16 -06 Page 1 CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Willson 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. APPLICATION NO. 2006 -001 SP BROOKLYN CENTER, LLC Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -001, a request for Planned Unit Development Amendment and development plan approval for a 10,000 sq. ft. multi tenant building at 615 66 Avenue North. The property is zoned PUD /C -2 (Planned Unit Development/Commerce). Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 2 -13 -06 for Application No. 2006 -001, and the Director of Public Works' memo dated 2- 10 -06, attached.) A Planned Unit Development Rezoning from C -2 to PUD /C -2 and development plan approval for a 20 screen, 85, 240 sq. ft. Regal Theatre was approved by the City Council under Resolution No. 98 -133 on July 27, 1998. This application is an amendment to the approval. Commissioner Rahn asked for clarification in defining a fast food restaurant in relation to the number of seats in such a facility. Mr. Warren explained the requirements for seating and parking that defines a fast food/convenience food restaurant in a strip mall versus a freestanding building. Commissioner Roche asked if there could be a coffee shop and fast food type restaurant in this strip mall. Mr. Warren responded that these two businesses would have to meet the parking requirements and probably could not do so. He noted that a "fast food/convenience food restaurant" is not allowed because of Resolution No. 98 -133 and also because of the R -3 abutment across 66 Avenue North. Chair Willson asked if any shared parking agreements had been discussed with Regal Theatre. Mr. Warren responded that he was not aware of any agreement and that the Regal Theatre site does not, to his knowledge, have any excess parking spaces that could be dedicated for such a use. He added that such an agreement would be subject to approval by the City. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -001, at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The Chair recognized the applicant, Mr. Jim LaVelle, 7800 Metro Boulevard, Bloomington. He stated that he is willing to cooperate with landscape and engineering concerns including the existing encroachment on the sidewalk. He added that they are willing to comply with the city and understand the parking requirements per city ordinances. He pointed out that they have a number of potential tenants, none of which have been signed at this time, and are working to acquire tenants that will be good for the neighborhood 2 -16 -06 Page 2 Commissioner Boeck asked if the applicant is familiar with the City Engineer's concerns noted in his memo. Mr. LaVelle responded that they do understand what the City Engineer is requesting and have no problem meeting his requests. Ms. Susan Fussell, Architect with Louck's and Associates, stated that she has read the report written by the City Engineer and understands and will comply with his concerns. Commissioner Boeck asked about drainage from the site. Ms. Fussell responded that the site has been designed so as to allow water to drain from the higher end of the lot but they will look at doing some regrading that will allow some drainage to the western edge of the site. They will also look at additional catch basins on the western edge of the property. Commissioner Roche inquired about the landscape plans and asked the applicant if they would review plans further to continue with the existing landscape look along Camden and 66 Avenues. Mr. LaVelle stated that would be no problem and he would discuss it with the landscape architect. Commissioner Roche inquired of the applicant if there were any plans to alter the existing island area at the shared access on 66 Mr. LaVelle responded that he is aware of the existing situation with the island area and he feels that development of the site will help navigate people around the existing island which will make more sense when the access to SA is shared with access to the proposed strip mall. He also stated they would add signage that would allow safe movement around the site. There was further discussion regarding access to the site by the Commissioners and the applicant. Commissioner Roche asked about the colors of the buildings. Mr. LaVelle provided a material board with the colors that will be used on the building. Commissioner Rahn asked for clarification of sign requirements on the exterior of the building. Mr. Warren responded that they are allowed one freestanding sign for the entire center which can identify all tenants. The location also is allowed up to 15 percent of the wall area for tenant identification for each tenant. Mr. LaVelle stated that he looks forward to working with the City and looks for a favorable response. Mr. Terry Moses, current owner of the property, introduced himself and reminded the Planning Commission about an issue regarding the placement of a sign for SA that was poorly placed and has been knocked over by their trucks. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -001. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -001, at 8:14 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 2 -16 -06 Page 3 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. 2006 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2006 -01 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application 2006 -001 submitted by SP Brooklyn Center, LLC. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Rahn, and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its February 27, 2006 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. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren stated that there will be a meeting on March 2, 2006 with an application received for a special use permit. Also the City Council has referred to the Planning Commission an ordinance amendment regarding side yard setbacks as they relate to eave overhangs. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 2 -16 -06 Page 4