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Home My WebLink About2010 01-14 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JANUARY 14, 2010 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 2009 Planning Commission 3. Approval of Minutes — August 13, 2009 4. Adjourn 2009 Planning Commission 5. Administer Oath of Office: Carlos Morgan, Michael Parks, Joann Campbell- Sudduth. 6. Call to Order: 2010 Planning Commission 7. Roll Call 2010 Planning Commission 8. Election of 2010 Chair 9. Election of 2010 Chair Pro Tern 10. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is 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. 11. Joe Logan for Alleluia Sanctuary Church 2010 -001 Request by the Alleluia Sanctuary Church for Special Use Permit approval to use 2,915 sq. ft. within the Palmer Lake Plaza building located at 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. 12. Other Business - Update on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan December 9, 2009 approval by Metropolitan Council 13. Discussion Items 14. Adjournment Application Filed on 12 -21 -09 City Council Action Should Be Taken By 2 -19 -10 (60 Days) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 2010 -001 Applicant: Joe Logan for Alleluia Sanctuary Church Location: 6870 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Palmer Lake Plaza Building Request: Special Use Permit - for Religious Assembly /Church within an I -1 (Industrial Park) .Zoning District The applicant, Pastor Joe Logan, on behalf of the Alleluia Sanctuary Church is requesting a Special Use Permit for a church use in a 2,915 sq. ft. tenant space in Suite B 115 of the Palmer Lake Plaza (Office /Service portion) located at 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. The applicant's architect, The Dennis Batty & Associates Group, has provided the attached floor plan which illustrates the proposed use of this 33 ft. X 88 ft. warehouse space as a church having 65 seats and has indicated the hours of operation will be Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ZONING The subject property is zoned PUD/I -1 (Planned Unit Development /Industrial Park). The proposed use is a permitted use in the C -1 and C -2 zoning districts under the category of "places of religious assembly such as chapels, churches, temples, mosques and synagogues ". This category of use is an allowable use in the I -1 zone through the special use permit process, pursuant to Section 35 -330, Subdivision 3c, of the zoning ordinance. This section allows limited commercial and service and office uses such as proposed to be located in the I -1 zoning district provided the use can meet the general standards for special use permits contained in Section 35- 220 of the zoning ordinance and the special criteria outlined in Section 35 -330, Subdivision 3e. COMPLIANCE FOR STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS Attached are the responses to the five questions which must be satisfied to consider the issuance of a Special Use Permit (Section 35 -220, Subdivision 2) a. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the 1 -14 -10 Page 1 district. d. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. e. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Additionally, these responses address the following questions within Section 35 -330, Subdivision 3e, which are required to be satisfied. 1. Compatible with existing adjacent land uses as well as with those uses permitted in the I -1 district generally. 2. Complementary to existing adjacent land uses as well as to those uses permitted in the I -1 district generally. 3. Of comparable intensity to permitted I -1 district land uses with respect to activity levels. 4. Planned and designed to assure that generated traffic will be within the capacity of available public facilities and will not have an adverse impact'upon the industrial park or the community. STAFF COMMENT A review of the zoning history of this property indicates the following: The Palmer Lake Plaza was constructed in 1978 as a mixed use multi- tenant facility consisting of approximately 139,000 sq. ft. including the following: 52,000 sq. ft. office area 39,000 sq. ft. warehouse area 48,000 sq. ft. service center area The project was initially developed with a main parking area consisting of 281 stalls on the west side of the lot and 50 parking stalls on the east side. In 1986, an amendment to the site plan was approved which replaced the front row of parking stalls on the west side of the building with a landscaped berm to screen the service area of the west side of the building. The plan reduced the parking to 307 improved stalls and involved a restrictive covenant on the proof of parking plan. In 2003, the 11.14 acre Shingle Creek Plaza property, a vacant 2.36 acres lot adjoining to the west, and excess vacated R.O.W. from 69`' Avenue realignment were replatted in Wirth 1 -14 -10 Page 2 ■ Addition: Lot 1, Block 1, 9.8 acres Palmer Lake Plaza (6850, 60, 70 Shingle Creek Pkwy) Lot 2, Block 1, 4.18 acres Holiday Stationstores, Inc. (6890 Shingle Creek Pkwy) On August 13, 2003, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2003 -01 which recommended approval of the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Wirth Addition from I -1 (Industrial Park) to PUD/I -1 (Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park). This recommendation facilitated the development plans for a 43,761 sq. ft. Holiday Stationstore Commissary building on Lot 2, Block 1, Wirth Addition and parking lot modifications (addition of 50 parking stalls) to the Shingle Creek Plaza facility on Lot 1, Block 1, Wirth Addition. On August 25, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003 -124 accepting the Planning Commission recommendations. A conversation with the property management indicated that a significant portion (over 80 percent) of the 48,000 sq. ft. office /service center is being leased to non - industrial uses (Brown Institute and the Brooklyn Center Area Learning Center). The consensus of property management was that there was sufficient/excess parking on site and that the proposed church was very compatible with the current and future use of this portion of the building. A public hearing has been scheduled and notices of the Planning Commission's consideration have been sent to surrounding property owners. RECOMMENDATION It is the opinion of staff that the standards for special use permit and the special criteria for allowing certain non - industrial uses in the I -1 zoning district have been satisfactorily addressed. It is recommended that the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is issued for a place of religious assembly and associated uses at this location. No other uses, not comprehended by this application shall be permitted as part of this special use permit. Any expansion or major alteration to the use shall be subject to an amendment to this special use permit. 2. This special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation, thereof, may be grounds for revocation. 3. Tenant improvement plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes through the building permit process. 4. Special use approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to the provisions of Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 1 -14 -10 Page 3 ■ LOGISMap Output Page Page I of I Palmer Lake Park -'- / Qb i-�/ 1 ley / r i hi 91 Ot `y /\ akinyhGmme Trail `\ -174k 1 r Fg37'4r� un�a..akaus,caw��erc ncsas�ow �~ ( __ ! 462H The Dennis Batty & Associates Group, Inc. architects & planners 22770 Imperial Avenue North Forest bake, Minnesota 55025 Phone 65146+3756 Fax 651. 4643794 Email dennisbatty@dennisbatty.com December 18, 2009 Gary Eitel, Community Development Director Gary Gilpin, Building Official City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Re: Special Use Permit Application for Alleluia Sanctuary Church to Lease Space for Church at the Palmer Lake Plaza Building at 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway Dear Mr. Eitel and Mr. Gilpin, Alleluia Sanctuary Church is hereby filing an application for a Special Use Permit as required to be able to lease space for use as a church in the Palmer Lake Plaza Building located at 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. The following are being submitted as parts of this application: 1. Completed and Signed Special Use Permit Application. 2. Application Fee Check in the amount of $200. 3. Floor Plan Drawing of Suite and Entire Main Floor Plan. 4. Aerial Photo of Entire Site 5. This Letter Containing Additional Detail about Special Use Permit Application Request. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION Palmer Lake Plaza, LLC and Alleluia Sanctuary Church are requesting a Special Use Permit to be able to use space in Suite B 115 in the existing Palmer Lake Plaza building located at 6870 Shingle Creek. The existing building and property are zoned PUD/1 -1 which only allows a church in this zoning by Special Use Permit. Special Use Permit Application for Alleluia Sanctuary Church December 18,2009 Page 2 Area & Size The total area of the proposed suite will be 2,915 square feet located in the southeast corner on the main floor. The space to be occupied will be a single room 85'X 34' that will function as a worship space for the church. The church plans to purchase 65 chairs for congregational seating. They also plan to construct a 21"high, 10' x 20' handicap accessible platform extending out from the south wall of the room. From a code standpoint, the capacity of the space, using the seven square foot per occupant required by the code, would be 416 occupants. (It is, of course,physically impossible to seat that many people in this space in a worship setting.) Exits & Handicap Accessibility The room has two exits, one which opens directly to the exterior and the other into the public corridor which allows handicap access to the space and adequate exit width for the code based 416 occupants. The distance via the corridor from the door that exits into corridor to exterior exit at the end of the corridor is 148 feet. Handicap Accessible Restrooms Adequate existing handicap accessible restrooms are located about 150 feet down the public corridor. The existing restrooms contain five water closets and three lays for women, and three water closets, two urinals, and three laves for men. Parking The three contiguous buildings that make up Palmer Lake Plaza have three parking lots with a total of 318 parking spaces. Eleven spaces are allocated specifically to Alleluia Sanctuary Church, with the balance available on a first come first serve basis. If the church were a stand alone structure, with an occupant load of 416,required parking would amount to 138 spaces using a one to three ratio. The 65 seats the church plans to use would require 22 spaces using that same ratio. Hours of Operation The church plans the following weekly hours of operation for the space to be leased: Sunday- 10:00AM—2:OOPM Friday - 7:OOPM— 10:00PM The proposed hours of operation are at off-peak use times for the balance of the tenants occupying the building. COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS From the City of Brooklyn Center's Standards for Special Use Permits,A special use permit may be granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that all of the following are met: The following is a response to each of the six standards listed on that handout. Special Use Permit Application for Alleluia Sanctuary Church December 18, 2009 Page 3 a. the establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. The use of Suite B115 in the Palmer Lake Plaza building by The Alleluia Sanctuary Church will promote and enhance the general public welfare by allowing the church to bring its congregation into the City of Brooklyn Center to hold its worship services and other church activities. The City of Brooklyn Center by its precedent of previously allowing the establishment the churches has determined that their establishment does promote and enhance the general public welfare. b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, not substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. Alleluia Sanctuary Church with its proposed schedule of use of the leased space use " will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted". The Sunday morning and Friday evening schedule of use of the space will be at "off peak" times for all other tenants in the Palmer Lake Plaza building. The space being leased by the church represents less than 2% of the total floor area of the building. The property around the Palmer lake Plaza building is fully developed and for the most part is commercial in use and so the church with its proposed schedule of use will have little or no impact on the surrounding commercial property. There is another church directly across the Palmer lake Plaza to the south, Spiritual Life Church. c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Again, the property around the Palmer lake Plaza building is already fully developed and is, for the most part, commercial in use. The church with its proposed "off peak" schedule of use will have little or no impact on the surrounding property. d. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. The proposed location of the Alleluia Sanctuary Church is in Suite B 115 of the existing Palmer Lake Plaza building. This building has fully developed parking for 318 cars and two existing access drives that are aligned with Freeway Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue to the south of Shingle Creek Parkway. Again with its proposed "off peak" schedule of use and proposed size, it will have little or no impact on traffic flow of the surround streets. e. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Alleluia Sanctuary Church will be submitting a drawing or drawings required by the Brooklyn Center Building Department that will show the necessary code review and construction required for the space to used as a place of assembly in the Palmer Lake Plaza building with its current zoning, occupancy, and type of construction. These drawings and information will be submitted once the special use permit has been granted. In our description of the project above in this letter we indicate there are no significant deficiencies in the space and that it can effectively be used with minor alterations for a place of assembly for the church. Minor alternations may include reversing the swing of the Special Use Permit Application for Alleluia Sanctuary Church December 18, 2009 Page 4 exit door into the corridor, adding exit lights over the two exit doors, adding emergency lighting in the space, constructing the handicap accessible chancel, and updating the HVAC system. (End of Response to Standards) SUMMARY Thank you for your consideration of this special use permit application by Alleluia Sanctuary Church. Please direct all questions and/or requests for additional information to Dennis Batty, the architect and agent representing the church. Contact information is as follows: Dennis Batty, ALA The Dennis Batty & Associates Group, Inc., Architects and Planners 22770 Imperial Avenue North Forest Lake, MN 55025 Phone — 651 -464 -3756 Fax — 651- 464 -3794 dennisbattvndennisbattv.com Palmer Lake Plaza building is managed by: The Wirth Companies 615 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 Contact person — Paul Carroll Phone — 612- 278 -9280 Fax — 612- 339 -2538 It is our understanding that this application is being submitted in time to be included on the first planning commission meeting in January 2010. If you have questions or need additional information please contact me. 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The Council found that the Update meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, conforms to the regional system plans including transportation, aviation, water resources management and parks, is consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework, and is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. In addition to the Advisory Comments and Review Record, the Council adopted the following recommendations. 1. Authorize the City of Brooklyn Center to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect. 2. Advise the City to: a) Participate in Council activities to monitor redevelopment and infill in Developed communities. b) Address the advisory comments in the Review Record addressing transportation, water supply and implementation. 3. Approve the City of Brooklyn Center's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Please consult the attached staff report for important information about the City's next steps. Note that the report includes the Council's actions on page 1, general advisory comments on page 2, and specific comments for technical review areas throughout the report. The final copy of the Update needs to include all supplemental information and changes made during the review. www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax (651) 602 -1550 • TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer a Gary Eitel, City of Brooklyn Center December 10, 2009 Page 2 Congratulations on completing this important project. It was a pleasure to work with the City's staff and consultants throughout the review process. Sincerely, i Phyllis Manson, Manager Local Planning Assistance cc: Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT Metro Division Rebecca Wooden, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Steve Johnson, National Park Service, MNRRA Tony Pistilli, Metropolitan Council, District 2 Tori Dupre, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer Cheryl Olsen, Reviews Coordinator I N.• ICommDevlLPAlCommunitieslBrook lyn CenterlLetterslBrooklvn Center 2009 CPU 20616 -1 Post Council Action.doc a Committee Report J Community Development Committee SW Item: 2009 -439 Environment Committee For the Metropolitan Council meeting of December 9, 2009 Date Prepared: December 8, 2009 Subject: City of Brooklyn Center 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan Review File No. 20616 -1 Proposed Action: That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Advisory Comments and Review Record, and the following: 1. Authorize the City of Brooklyn Center to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect; 2. Advise the City to: a) Participate in Council activities to monitor redevelopment and infill in Developed communities. b) Address the advisory comments in the Review Record addressing transportation, water supply and implementation. 3. Approve the City of Brooklyn Center's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Summary of Committee Discussion / Questions: Communitv Development Committee Senior Planner Tori Dupre presented the report and proposed action to the Community Development Committee. The Committee made a motion and a second to adopt the proposed action, and the motion passed unanimously. Environment Committee There was no discussion. Motion to approve the City of Brooklyn Center's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. Q: Icounci!_meetings120091 /20909 PM]209_2009_439.doc SW Business Item Community Development Committee Item: 2009 -439 C Meeting date: December 7, 2009 Environment Committee E Meeting date: December 8, 2009 ADVISORY INFORMATIO Subject: City of Brooklyn Center 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan Review File No. 20616 -1 District(s), Member(s): District 2, Councilmember Tony Pistilli Policy /Legal Reference: Minnesota Statutes Section 473.175 Staff Prepared/ Presented: Tori Dupre, Principal Reviewer (651- 602 -1621) Phyllis Hanson, Local Planning Assistance Manager (651- 602 -1566) Kyle Colvin, Engineering Services Assistant Manager (651- 602 -1151) Division/ Department: Community Development / Planning and Growth Management Environmental Services/ Engineering Services Proposed Action That the Metropolitan Council adopts the attached Advisory Comments and Review Record and the following: Recommendations of the Community Development Committee 1. Authorize the City of Brooklyn Center to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect; 2. Advise the City to: a) Participate in Council activities to monitor redevelopment and infill in Developed communities. b) Address the advisory comments in the Review Record addressing transportation, water supply and implementation. Recommendations of the Environment Committee • Approve the City of Brooklyn Center's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Q:Icouncd meetings120091120909 PM1209_2009_439.doc ADVISORY COMMENTS City of Brooklyn Center 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update and Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan Review File No. 20616 -1 — Council Business Item No. 2009- 439 The following Advisory Comments are part of the Council action authorizing the City to implement its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update (Update) and approving the City's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan: Community Development Committee 1. The Council- adopted Local Planning Handbook states that the City must take the following steps: (a) Adopt the Update in final form after considering the Council's review recommendations; and (b) Submit one electronic copy and one hard copy of the Update to the Council. The electronic copy must be organized as one unified document. A copy of the City Council resolution evidencing final approval of the Update should be submitted to the Council. 2. The Council's Handbook also states that local governments must formally adopt their comprehensive plans within nine months after the Council's final action. If the Council has recommended changes, local governments should incorporate those recommended changes into the plan or respond to the Council before "final approval" of the comprehensive plan by the governing body of the local governmental unit. (Minn. Stat. § 473.858, subd. 3). 3. Local governmental units must adopt official controls as described in their adopted comprehensive plans and must submit copies of the official controls to the Council within 30 days after official controls are adopted. (Minn. Stat. § 473.865, subd. 1). 4. Local governmental units cannot adopt any official controls or fiscal devices that conflict with their comprehensive plans or which permit activities in conflict with the Council's metropolitan system plans. (Minn. Stat. §§ 473.864, subd. 2; 473.865, subd. 2). If official controls conflict with comprehensive plans, the official controls must be amended within nine months following amendments to comprehensive plans. (Minn. Stat. § 473.865, subd. 3). Environment Committee 1. The Council- approved Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan becomes effective only after the Update also receives final approval by the City's governing body. After the Update receives final approval by the City and the Tier II Sewer Plan becomes effective, the City may implement its Update to alter, expand or improve its sewage disposal system consistent with the Council- approved Tier II Sewer Plan. 2. A copy of the City Council Resolution adopting the Tier II Sewer Plan must be submitted to the Council. Q councd_meetings' 20091/20909 PH 1209 2009 a39.doc Page 2 of 14 Background The City of Brooklyn Center (City) is located in Hennepin County surrounded by Brooklyn Park to the north and west, Robbinsdale and Minneapolis to the south, Fridley and the Mississippi River to the east (Figure 1). The 2030 Regional Development Framework (RDF), as adopted by the Metropolitan Council (Council) in January 2004, identified the City as within the "Developed" geographic planning area. Figure 2 shows the designation and regional systems serving the City and surrounding area. The City submitted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Update) to the Council for review to meet the Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements (Minn. Stat. 473.175) and the Council's 2005 Systems Statement requirements. Rationale - Standard of Review & Findings 1. Does the proposed Update conform to Regional Systems Plans? 2. Is the Update consistent with Metropolitan Council policies? 3. Is the Update compatible with plans of adjacent governmental units and plans of affected special districts and school districts? Conformance with Regional Systems Plans: 1. Regional Parks Yes 2. Transportation including Aviation Yes 3. Water Resources Management Yes (Wastewater Services; Surface Water Management) Consistent with Council Policy Requirements: 1. Forecasts Yes 2. Housing Yes 3. 2030 Regional Development Framework; Land Use Yes 4 Individual Sewage Treatment Systems Program NA 5. Water Supply Yes Compatible with Plans of Adjacent Governmental Units and Plans of Affected Special Districts and School Districts 1. Compatible with other plans Yes Funding: The City did not receive funding for preparation of the Update. Known Support / Opposition: There is no known opposition. (k coi nctl _meetings'_'009 +111)9U9 PNI1209 20U9 _439.doc Page 3 of 14 _ a REVIEW RECORD Review of the City of Brooklyn Center 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update STATUTORY AUTHORITY The Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA) requires local units of government to submit comprehensive plans and plan amendments to the Council for review and comment (Minn. Stat. § 473.864, Subd. 2). The Council reviews plans to determine: • Conformance with metropolitan system plans, • Consistency with other adopted Plans of the Council, and • Compatibility with the Plans of other local jurisdictions in the Metropolitan Area. The Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any plan or part thereof if, upon the adoption of findings and a resolution, the Council concludes that the Plan is more likely than not to have a substantial impact on or contain a substantial departure from metropolitan system plans (Minn. Stat. § 473.175, Subd. 1). Each local government unit shall adopt a policy plan for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage for which the local government unit is responsible, coordinated with the Metropolitan Council's plan, and may revise the same as often as it deems necessary. Each such plan shall be submitted to the Council for review and shall be subject to the approval of the Council as to those features affecting the Council's responsibilities as determined by the Council. Any such features disapproved by the Council shall be modified in accordance with the Council's recommendations (Minn. Stat. § 473.513). CONFORMANCE WITH REGIONAL SYSTEMS Regional Parks Parks and Trails Reviewer: Jan Youngquist, CD - Regional Parks System Planning (651- 602 -1029) The Update is in conformance with the 2030 Regional Park's Policy Plan (RPPP). It acknowledges the regional parks system facilities that include the North Mississippi Regional Park, Shingle Creek Regional Trail and Twin Lakes Regional Trail, and plans for the extension of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail to North Mississippi Regional Park. Transportation Roads and Transit Reviewer: Ann Braden, MTS - Systems Planning (651- 602- 1705), Scott Thompson - Metro Transit (612- 349 -7774) The Update is in conformance with the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) adopted in 2004, and addresses all the applicable transportation and transit requirements. Q councvl_meeting.y' .'0091120909 PH';12U9_2009_439.doc Page 4 of 14 The City is served by segments of four principal arterials: I -94, I -694, TH 100 and TH 252 as well as two "A" Minor Arterials and several collectors. The City is within the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District in Market Area II. Service options for Market Area II include regular -route locals, all -day expresses, small vehicle circulators, special needs paratransit (ADA, seniors), and ridesharing. Advisory Comments: Highway expansion: • The segment of TH 252 in the City was identified as an expansion project in the 2004 TPP. However, the TPP indicates that the region will not have sufficient financial resources to build the project by 2030. The TPP will reassess this segment of TH 252 as one of 12 highway projects in 2010. Transit: • The Update identifies the Bottineau transitway as BRT, bus rapid transit. However, this mode has not yet been determined. • The Update refers to the construction of a full -scale transit hub which is the Brooklyn Center Transit Center, which opened in 2004. No other facility projects are planned. Aviation Reviewer: Chauncey Case, MTS - Systems Planning (651- 602 -1724) The Update is in conformance with the TPP and consistent with Council Aviation policies. Water Resources Management Wastewater Service Reviewer: Kyle Colvin, ES - Engineering Services (651- 602 -1151) The Update is in conformance with the 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan (WRMPP). The Update summarizes the City's vision for the next 20 years or to year 2030. It includes growth forecasts that are consistent with the Council's forecasts for population, households, and employment. The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services currently provides wastewater treatment services to the City. Wastewater generated within the City is conveyed to and treated at the Metropolitan Council's Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Paul. The City is provided wastewater conveyance service through interceptors 1 -MN -311, 1 -MN -314, 1 -BC -453, and 4 -BP -540. The Update projects that the City will have 12,100 sewered households and 19,000 sewered employees by 2030. The Metropolitan Disposal System with its planned scheduled improvements has or will have adequate capacity to serve the City's growth needs. The Update provides sanitary flow projections in 10 -year increments. The rationale, for the projections, is given in the Update and determined appropriate for planning local services. Q:',, ouncrl_meetings _009 9 PH ;I?09_2009_439.duc Page 5 uj 14 The City is not currently identified as a community impacted by wet weather occurrences. The Update however does include a description of an I/I reduction plan which includes televised inspection and regular maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. In 2009, the City implemented an automatic water meter reading system, and as part of this program, City employees installing the meters will also inspect for visible sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer and will require corrective action. Tier II Comments The Tier II Sewer Element of the Update has been reviewed against the requirements for Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plans for developed communities. It was found to be complete and consistent with Council polices. Upon adoption of the Update by the City, the action of the Council to approve the Tier II Plan becomes effective. At that time, the City may implement its Update to alter, expand or improve its sewage disposal system consistent with the approved Tier II Sewer Plan. A copy of the City Council Resolution adopting its Plan needs to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for its records. Surface Water Management Reviewer: Judy Sventek, ES - Water Resources Assessment (651- 602 -1156) The Update is in conformance with the WRMPP guidelines for local surface water management. Brooklyn Center lies within the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi River watersheds. The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi River Watershed Management Commission's joint watershed management plan was approved by the Board of Water and Soil Resources in 2004. Brooklyn Center prepared a local water management plan (LWMP) in 2006 that was reviewed by Council staff under separate cover. The LWMP was found to be generally consistent with Council policy and the Council's WRMPP. The plan will also provide an overall framework for the City to successfully manage its water resources. CONSISTENCY WITH COUNCIL POLICY Forecasts Reviewer: Dennis Farmer, CD - Research (651- 602 -1552) The Update is consistent with Council policies for forecasts, and incorporates the 2005 System Statement forecasts shown in Table 1. As a developed community, the Metropolitan Council forecasts a modest household increase (300 households) between 2010 and 2030. The Council forecasts the population to reflect the household growth between 2010 and 2030, and the assumptions that household sizes (i.e. persons - per - household) will gradually decrease in future decades in developed communities. The Council also forecasts an increase of 800 jobs in Brooklyn Center between 2010 and 2030. Q council_meerings.,2009,1 21)909 PH 1209 1U09 439.doc Page 6 of 14 __ r Table 1: Brooklyn Center System Statement Forecasts 2000 2010- 2010 2020 2030 2030 (census) chq Population 29,172 29,500 30,500 29,500 0 Households 11,430 11,800 12,200 12,100 300 Employment 16,698 18,200 18,600 19,000 800 2030 Regional Development Framework Reviewer: Tori Dupre, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1621) The Update identifies the City as located within the "Developed" geographic planning area. The RDF goals and policies for "Developed" communities support forecast growth through reinvestment at appropriate densities (five -plus units in developed areas), and target higher density development in locations with convenient access to transportation corridors and with adequate sewer capacity. The Update is consistent with these policies. Starting in 2010, the Council will be monitoring redevelopment to ensure the Council's density policies for developed communities are being met, and to assess regional development and residential growth goals. Land Use The City is a first ring suburb and covers 5,375 acres, or just over 8 square miles. It is fully developed with over 90% of its housing stock built over 30 years ago. The City's largest existing land use is residential, at 42 percent, of which 73 percent is single family residential, and 27 percent is multi - family residential. The second largest land use is highway right of way (23 %) followed by parks and recreation (11 %) and commercial (6 %). Table 2: Existing 2000 and Future 2030 Land Use Existing Future 2000 -2030 Land Use Categories 2000 Net percent 2030 Net percent Change Acres Acres Residential 2285 43 2312 43 +27 l Commercial /Industrial 650 12 623 11 -27 Public /Semi Public 2413 45 2413 45 0 Total 5348 100% 5348 100% Q councd_meetmgY 20091120909 PH'11209_2009_439.doc Page 7 of 14 The City's future land use plan anticipates few changes and reflects the City's 2008 community assessment and visioning effort. Therefore, the Update provides both existing land use and the planned land use on the same map (see Figure 3), with a note of explanation that identifies the two locations of potential redevelopment. The two redevelopment areas comprise 160 acres, are guided for mixed use, and located west of state highway 100, south of I -94 and east of County Road 152. One site is the former Brookdale Mall, a 1960s retail center. The two sites will include 27 acres planned for residential use at a minimum density of 15 units per acre that will accommodate 300 new households and 800 jobs by 2030. Residential Densitv The City's existing residential density is five units per acre. The redevelopment is intended to achieve a minimum density of 15 units per acre, which is consistent with the Council's policies for redevelopment. Housing Reviewer: Linda Milashius, CD - Livable Communities (651- 602 -1541) The Update's housing element fulfills the Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements and acknowledges the City's share, 163 units, of the of the region's affordable housing need for 2011 to 2020. The City will address opportunities to meet the affordable housing need through redevelopment efforts. The City has approximately one acre guided high- density residential (15 -plus units per acre), 15 acres guided medium- density residential (10 -15 un /ac) and 13 acres guided high- density residential (15 -31 un /ac). The City has implementation tools and programs to promote opportunities to address affordable housing need that include CDBG funds, housing maintenance programs, code enforcement and promotion of infill and redevelopment efforts. The City will continue to work with local, state and federal agencies to facilitate affordable housing development and address housing needs. It is a participant of the Local Housing Incentives program of the Livable Communities Act, and has received over $730,000 in LCA grants. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Program Reviewer: Jim Larsen, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1159) The Update indicates that there are no ISTS remaining in operation, and all residences and businesses are connected to the local sanitary sewer system. Local flows are conveyed by metropolitan interceptor to the Metropolitan wastewater treatment facility in Saint Paul for treatment and discharge to the Mississippi River. Water Supply Reviewer: Sara Smith, ES - Water Supply Planning (651- 602 -1035) The Update is consistent with WRMPP policies for water supply. Advisory Comment: The City is encouraged to continue to implement water conservation programs targeted at reducing residential water use. Q eouncd_meetings 2009120909 PIP 1209_2009 439.doc Page 8 of 14 Resource Protection Historic Preservation Reviewer: Tori Dupre, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1621) The Update contains a section on Historic Preservation as required by the MLPA. Solar Access Protection Reviewer: Tori Dupre, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1621) The Update contains a section addressing Solar Access Protection as required by the MLPA. Aggregate Resources Protection Reviewer: Jim Larsen, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651 - 602 -1159) The Update indicates that there are no known aggregate resource mining opportunities within the community, consistent with Minnesota Geological Survey Information Circular 46. Mississippi River Critical Area Reviewer: Tori Dupre, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1621) The Update includes a Critical Area component that acknowledges the City's 2003 Mississippi River Critical Area Plan. The Critical Area Corridor in the City is designated as an "Urban Diversified" District. The Metropolitan Council found the 2003 Critical Area Plan consistent with the requirements of the state's Executive Order 79 -19 and the federal Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). The Update proposes no land use or policy changes to the City's existing Critical Area Plan. The Council will forward the Update's review record and the Council's final actions to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and National Park Service for their records. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Reviewer: Tori Dupre, CD - Local Planning Assistance (651- 602 -1621) The Update includes a description of: • Capital Improvement Program Yes • Zoning Code Yes • Subdivision Code Yes • ISTS Code NA • Housing Implementation Program Yes The Update's implementation chapter contains a description of the City's official controls including subdivision regulation, and indicates that only minor c uding zoning and subd g Y text amendments are needed to implement the comprehensive plan. Q - council PH'11209 '009 a39.doc Page 9 of 14 Advisory Comment: The City should adopt Shoreland District regulations and a Critical Area Plan Overlay District to implement the Critical Area Plan as identified in the Update's implementation chapter. COMPATIBILITY WITH PLANS OF ADJACENT GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND PLANS OF AFFECTED SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS The City submitted the Update to adjacent local units of government, school districts, counties and special districts for comment on November 25, 2008. The City received responses from Brooklyn Park and Fridley. The Council found no compatibility issues with the plans of adjacent governmental units, affected special districts and school districts. DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW: • City of Brooklyn Center 2030 Comprehensive Plan, dated May 2009 • Comprehensive Plan Transmittal form (June 4, 2009) • Supplemental information dated October 13, 2009 with attached Land Use Table in 5 -year Stages, Zoning Chapter 35 • Supplemental information dated October 6, 2009 with attached existing and planned land use table 2 -1 • Supplemental information dated September 25 providing five -year staging and future residential density ranges of 15 to 31 units per acre • Supplemental information dated September 23, 2009 revising aviation, housing, implementation, parks and transit • Supplemental information dated November 17 addressing historic preservation, solar access, and sewer infrastructure. ATTACHMENTS Figure 1: Location Map Showing Regional Systems Figure 2: 2030 Regional Development Framework Planning Areas Figure 3: Existing Land Use and 2030 Planned Land Use Q council meetirrgs`,2009 09 PH 1'09 2009 439.doc Page l 0 of 14 • d Figure 1. Location Map Showing Regional Systems Brooklyn Center h Brooklyn Pork _ h Jj jj Brooklyn Ceite y I J i Fridley — INA i ■t Crystal I L ` - ' - a anbia eiylrts l J AN KA 0 15 1 1.5 2 win HE NE 11,11i "N Reglonal Systems S NAstewater Services Regional and State Trals k~ OM ti Proim w P - - - TM T*, Rats ROWS Atnwd tits Prowl Nopoad Transportation �t lx.rano$ Recreation Open Span AK T�1 US ►ralwm f lu Ptswt SC� TT Aboorad S Ptak d oto Nyways lei CautYtoads I♦ Spe" R , II n isMst Tlo Mmd artubm. W Q•!council_meetings120091120909 PH11209_2009 439.doc Page I I of 14 Figure 2. 2030 Regional Development Framework Planning Areas Brooklyn Center � - `k" BrooklynTP.ark �-i � z• ..' L_ 4 &ooklyn Carter — , F rkNey .I� Cry stal ` - Mnneapolis Columbia Haigh t AN KA 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 M Mlles INui'ON 2030 Framework Planning A roas NEW S 1 fgrlcutural Area Developed Area Devaloping Arse 1? Dlverdlbd Rural • AK U _ Non-Cound Area Rural Carter - f Rural Rasidertlel 1LO Strad Cartedlnes, 2007 Q:Icounci/ meetings12009U20909 P1111209 2009_439.doc Page 12 of 14 Figure 3: Existing Land Use and Future Land Use Plan Revised 10/13/09 City of Brooklyn Center Citt) of Brookl Center Figure 2-2 1 Ldnd Use Plan ==MW WMMhL. MF - • -. , O&M LIL j _. ems t � ` ` t .. � ...1 '^+. � _�`,��, � 1 • C.,.u:al;... ,,,.. .,w.l, f �1 P.iw• Ti IM.6". Q M Akft F—WY it*" LbwM#Y) %* THAMMMOM ftd,�w - UDIft Mu SOL— SFfrFfrHM V—M T Note: Planned land use for 2030 Is the same as existing land use except where parcels are outlined and labeled with Planned Designations. Q. PM12092009 - 439.doc Page 2 of 14