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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 01-14 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 JANUARY 14, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Joann Campbell- Sudduth, Kara Kuykendall, and Della Young were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Stan Leino and Carlos Morgan were absent and excused. Commissioner Michael Parks was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — AUGUST 13, 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Campbell - Sudduth to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2009 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Young abstained since she was not present at the meeting ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to adjourn the 2009 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Eitel administered the Oath of Office to Joann Campbell- Sudduth. CALL TO ORDER: 2010 PLANNING COMMISSION The 2010 Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair Rahn at 7:12 p.m. ROLL CALL 2010 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Joann Campbell- Sudduth, Kara Kuykendall and Della Young were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Stan Leino and Carlos Morgan were absent and excused. Commissioner Michael Parks was absent and unexcused. ELECTION OF 2010 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM There was a motion by Commissioner Kara Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Campbell - Sudduth to table elections of the 2010 Chair and Chair Pro Tern until a full Commission is in attendance. Page 1 1 -14 -2010 CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Acting 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. APPLICATION NO. 2010 -001 JOE LOGAN FOR ALLELUIA SANCTUARY CHURCH Acting Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2010 -001, a request for Special Use Permit approval to allow a church use in a PUD /I -1 zone at 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. The proposed use is an allowable use in the I -1 zoning district through the special use permit process. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report describing the following: • The location of the property and surrounding uses. • The initial construction of Palmer Lake Plaza in 1978, as a spec 139,000 sq. ft. industrial project with 3 components: 39,000 sq. ft. of warehouse area, 52,000 sq. ft. of two story office, and a 48,000 sq. ft. service center. • The rezoning of this property to PUD /I -1 as part of the platting and development of the Holiday Stationstore Commissary in 2005. • The proposed conversion of 2,915 sq. ft of warehouse area within the service center portion for a religious assembly use with 65 seats. • That more than 80% of this service center is currently used by non - industrial uses (Brown Institute and Brooklyn Center Area Learning Center). • The size of the use and off peak hours of operation (Friday 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm and Sundays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm) enables the applicant to satisfactorily address the special use criteria and findings necessary for the issuance of a Special Use Permit. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2010 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Young, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -001, at 7:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. Mr. Dennis Batty, 22770 Imperial Avenue North, Forest Lake, Minnesota, Architect for the. applicant, introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he feels the application is straight forward and the impact on the area will be minimal since they will be using the building at off peak times. Chair Rahn asked the applicant if the hours of assembly would potentially change in the future. The applicant, Mr. Joe Logan, 10328 Orchard Trail North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota stated Page 2 1 -14 -2010 there are no immediate plans to increase the hours stated in the report. He added that there is a possibility of that in the future. Chair Rahn inquired if the Church was planning to hold weddings and funerals at this location. Pastor Logan indicated that they presently use other facilities for these activities and have no plans to change at this time. Commissioner Young asked if the hours of operation change, would it warrant a return review by the Planning Commission. There was a brief discussion with staff on a substantial change in use (an expansion), a significant change in operation (an intensification), and the proposal that was submitted by the applicant and what may be considered incidental modification to the application. Mr. Eitel referenced that the standard condition included that any expansion or major alteration to the use would require further review by the Planning Commission regarding the criteria and findings necessary for the issuance of a Special Use. Commissioner Sudduth asked if their plan is to stay in the area permanently. Mr. Logan stated that they have a plan to use the space for five years and would like to grow within the community. No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -001. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Young,, seconded by Commissioner Campbell- Sudduth, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -001, at 7:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Acting 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. 2010 -001 JOE LOGAN FOR ALLELUIA SANCTUARY CHURCH There was a motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Campbell- Sudduth, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2010 -001, submitted by Joe Logan for Alleluia Sanctuary Church 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. Page 3 1 -14 -2010 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. Voting in favor: Acting Chair Rahn, Commissioners Campbell- Sudduth, Kuykendall and Young. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider this application at its January 25, 2010 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 — UPDATE ON THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Eitel informed the Planning Commission that the Comprehensive was approved by the Met Council on December 9, 2009 and submitted back to the City for adoption. After some minor changes are made as requested by Met Council, the document will go back to the Planning Commission for review and then forwarded to the City Council for adoption. Mr. Eitel further explained various key points addressed in the Comprehensive Plan and how the City proposes to proceed forward with the vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. DISCUSSION ITEM There was no other discussion item. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Campbell- Sudduth, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. J_'f' 4z Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 4 1 -14 -2010