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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 04-28 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 28, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, 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. Commissioner Rahn was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 14, 2005 There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Rex Newman abstained as he was not present at the meeting. 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 NOS. 2005 -008 & 2005 -009 CBR Development, LLC Chair Willson introduced Application Nos. 2005 -008 and 2005 -009, a request from CBR Development, LLC, for Preliminary Plat and Site and Building Plan approval to divide the lot at 3955 69 Avenue North into eight lots and an outlot for an eight unit townhouse development on the lot currently addressed 3955 69 Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposals. (See Planning Commission Information Sheets dated 4 -28 -05 for Application No. 2005 -008 and 2005 -009 and the City Engineer/Public Works Director's report dated 4- 25 -05, attached.) Mr. Warren pointed out to the Commission that he and the Director of Public Works met with the applicant after reviewing the plan submitted and they determined that access to the site from 69 Avenue North would not be acceptable and it would be necessary to alter the plans to show access to the site from France Avenue North. The applicant agreed with city staff to resubmit plans indicating the modifications to the site plan as suggested. There were various questions raised by the Commission regarding the application relating to access, density, utilities and possible plan modifications which Mr. Warren offered further explanation and clarification. 4 -28 -05 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2005 -008 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -008, at 8:39 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Mr. Tom Rollings, 4550 Weston Lane N, Plymouth, introduced himself and addressed a question raised earlier regarding exterior lighting and underground irrigation. He stated that lighting will be located on the north side of the buildings as well as motion lights. He added that although not required, they would be installing an underground irrigation system for ease in maintenance on the site. He also acknowledged his responsibility for constructing and maintaining the access drive proposed to be located over the south portion of the city water tower site. Commissioner Roche asked if the developer had talked to the property owner directly to the west regarding this development. Mr. Rollings stated that he has not directly talked to them but a real estate person had and there wasn't much interest expressed by the property owner in selling at this time. Commissioner Roche also asked about consideration being given to changes in the landscaping plan to allow adequate buffer to the site to the west as well as to add to the landscaping along 69 Avenue North. He suggested adding White Pine to the plan along the west property line. Mr. Rollings responded that they would be willing to work with the city staff regarding what affect they would like regarding landscaping. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -008. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -008, at 8:49 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Boeck stated he believes the application has merit and is an improvement to the area with the changes recommended by the staff; however, he feels it is difficult for the plans to be signed and approved as submitted. He suggested that the application be tabled until the plans can be amended and resubmitted to the Planning Commission for consideration to include the staff recommendations. Chair Willson stated that he agreed with Commissioner Boeck's comments. Mr. Warren explained that an easement on the water tower site would not be considered by the City Council until after the Planning Commission Applications were offered for their consideration. He added that the recommended access changes were not presented to the 4 -28 -05 Page 2 applicant by city staff until after the report was prepared, which did not allow the applicant much time to resubmit his plans prior to tonight's meeting. Mr. Rollings requested to address the Commission. He stated that the plans are being prepared to indicate the changes requested by staff. There was further discussion by the Commission regarding the disposition of the application. There was a general consensus among the Commission to table the application until new plans are submitted for review and consideration by the Planning Commission indicating the changes. ACTION TO TABLE APPLICATION NOS. 2005 -008 and 2005 -009 - CBR DEVELOPMENT, LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck , seconded by Commissioner Newman, to table Application Nos. 2005 -008 and 2005 -009, submitted by CBR Development, LLC for Preliminary Plat approval and Site and Building Plan approval to divide the lot at 3955 69 Avenue North into eight lots and an outlot for an eight unit townhouse development. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Newman, Reem and Roche. Voting against: Commissioner Lund The motion passed. The Planning Commission will reconsider the application at its May 12, 2005 meeting. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 4 -28 -05 Page 3