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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-27 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 STUDY SESSION APRIL 27, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Gary Ford, Michael Parks, 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. Commissioners Boeck, Lund, and Rahn were absent and excused. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Gary Ford. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 13.2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Ford abstained as he was not present at the meeting. ELECTION OF 2006 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM There was a consensus among the Commission to table the election of Officers until a subsequent Planning Commission meeting so that the Commission would be at full membership capacity with all members in attendance. 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 -004 ENDEAVOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. LLC Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -004, a request for site and building plan approval to construct a 3,600 sq. ft. multi -tenant retail building at the northwest corner of 69 Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard (6901 Brooklyn Boulevard). The property is zoned C -2 (Commerce) and is a vacant parcel of land that is 25,414 sq. ft. (.58 acres) in area. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 4 -27 -06 and the City Engineer/Public Works Director's report dated 4- 25 -06, for Application No. 2006 -004, attached.) He explained that 4 -27 -06 Page 1 there had been some minor modifications made to the plan and reviewed these matters with the Commission. The applicant, Mr. Ed Kileen, owner of Endeavor Project Development, LLC, introduced himself to the Commission. Chair Willson inquired about seating in the restaurant. Mr. Kileen explained that the proposed tenant is Starbucks and the building has changed significantly from the original plan, which has created an interior change resulting in about 16 or 18 seats. He added that Starbuck's is actually considered a coffee shop and not a sit down restaurant. Mr. Warren clarified that parking requirements are based on the numbers of seats and whether there is eating and/or drinking taking place in an establishment. Chair Willson asked who the other tenants would be in the building. Mr. Kileen explained that he does not have confirmed tenants at this time for the other two proposed spaces and he acknowledged that the parking requirements must be met. Mr. Warren explained that parking is not a factor for the other tenants unless they are also restaurants since service type businesses do not require the same number of parking spaces. There was discussion among the Commission and the applicant regarding further clarification on the trash enclosure. Mr. Kileen asked about the process involved with obtaining drive -way permits along the county road. Mr. Warren explained that those permits would be obtained through Hennepin County Transportation. He also added that they are willing to provide a six foot high screen fence along the west and north sides. Commissioner Roche suggested they look at the screening provided on the east side of the development at the northeast corner of 69 and Brooklyn Boulevard. Commissioner Parks asked about the landscaping proposed along the west end of the building. Mr. Kileen responded they will be clearing most of the existing vegetation from the site and replacing it with trees and shrubs. He added that this is necessary in order to install necessary irrigation systems. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2006-004 ENDEAVOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -004 submitted by Endeavor Project Development. LLC for Site and Building Plan approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the building official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 4 -27 -06 Page 2 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 permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 7. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas as directed by the City Engineer. 8. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 9. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 10. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center current specifications and details. 11. The building shall 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. 12. The applicant shall obtain an NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and provide adequate erosion control as approved by the City Engineering Department prior to disturbing the site. 13. The applicant shall provide an appropriate directional sign or signs, to prohibit west bound traffic along the south portion of the building leading to the south access to the site. 14. The applicant shall provide appropriate information for determining the minimum required parking for this site based on a potential mixture of retail space and restaurant space. 4 -27 -06 Page 3 15. Access to the site including any modifications along Brooklyn Boulevard and 69 Avenue North is subject to approval by Hennepin County Transportation Department and obtaining of the appropriate permits 16. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from Hennepin County to complete the proposed connection to the storm sewer system located at County Road 130 (69 Avenue North). 17. The applicant shall provide a 6 ft. high opaque screen fence along the west and north property lines. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Ford, Parks, and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its May 8, 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 There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass i i 4 -27 -06 Page 4