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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 01-28 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 JANUARY 28, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Rahn at 7:14 p.m. ROLL CALL Acting Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Michael Parks and Joann Campbell- Sudduth were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Kara Kuykendall , Stan Leino and Della Young were absent and excused. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 14, 2010 Approval of the January 14, 2010 minutes was tabled since there was a lack of a quorum. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Eitel administered the Oath of Office to Michael Parks. ELECTION OF 2010 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Election of a Chair and Chair Pro Tern was tabled until a full Commission is in attendance. 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. OTHER BUSINESS Minnesota Demographic Change and State Government Services to 2015 and 2020 ". Tom Gillasy, State Demographer Mr. Eitel explained to the Commission that they would be viewing a 20 minute video called "Minnesota Demographic Change and State Government Services to 2015 and 2020 ", Tom Gillasy, State Demographer. This video is the State Demographer's presentation to the Met Council which provides a prospective of the demographic changes that will influence how we approach our future. DISCUSSION ITEMS — FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 1 -28 -2010 Page 1 Special Use Permit for Earle Brown Towers (ITT) ITT business school has made an application for a special use permit to operate their private college within the Earle Brown Towers office building. The property is zoned C -1A, which allows post secondary schools, business, trade schools and the like as special uses. This property is also within the CC (Central Commerce Overlay District) which includes post secondary, business and trade schools as an allowed use. The application reaffirms the approval by the City that this use is allowed at this location. The Commission was informed of a current review of the permitted and special uses within the C -1, C -1A and C -2 districts and how they relate to the CC overlay district. A report with comments from the City Attorney will likely be presented at a future meeting. Preliminary Plat of Northbrook 2 nd Addition (EDA Consolidation) Mr. Eitel gave a brief review of the status of the environmental studies completed by the City and MPCA, status of the MPCA's remediation of the dry cleaning vapor issue, and platting of the property to clear title issues to enable the future development of this site. The preliminary plat application for this site will be on the February 11, 2010 Planning Commission agenda for review and approval. Mr. Eitel added that approval of this application will allow for future development of this site. Phase II development of the Adult Education Building_ (Plannin Commission Application No.'s 2004 -010, 2004 -011 and 2004 -012) CEAP Addition. Mr. Eitel provided a brief overview of the 2004 approvals provided by the City for the phased development of this site. He also discussed the potential transportation improvements at the intersection of 71S Avenue/Noble and Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Eitel explained that this will be a welcome addition to this part of the city and the neighborhood that surrounds it. The application for site plan approval will be at a future Planning Commission meeting in 2010. Discussion on adoption and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Eitel explained that Mr. Jared Andrews, Loucks Associates, will be assembling the final Comprehensive Plan document for distribution at the next Planning Commission meeting for a discussion on its adoption and implementation at the February work session. He added that there are only minor changes to review and discuss. The Commission was also updated on the following planning activities: • At the January 25 City Council meeting, the Commission was requested to review the opportunities for streetscape, transit and redevelopment opportunities along the Humboldt Corridor: 53 to 57 and Freeway Boulevard to the 69 Avenue area. • The status of the future City /Three River Park District RFP to address options for a trail corridor within the 57 Avenue corridor and potential to address future land use opportunities. • The future Brooklyn Boulevard corridor study and acknowledgement of the recent demolition of 5836 Brooklyn Boulevard previously acquired by the EDA in 2009. • The EDA recently acquired a home on Brooklyn Boulevard to prepare for assembling improvements to the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor. • Update on 2010 City improvement projects. 1 -28 -2010 Page 2 • A review of the Bass Lake Streetscape Project will be presented at a future work session. • Update on construction of the FBI/GSA building. • Howe Fertilizer site is moving closer to development as the site continues with clean up. • Status of Sheriff's sale at Brookdale Center. Commissioner Campbell- Sudduth asked about the reference to streetscaping from Xerxes to Hwy 100. Mr. Eitel explained that it is a project similar to what has occurred along Xerxes near Brookdale where improvements were made to pedestrian walkways, lighting, boulevard P p Y � landscaping, transit stops, etc. Commissioner Parks asked for clarification on the Special Use Permit for the ITT school use. Mr. Eitel responded that the application will be reviewed at the February 11, 2010 Planning Commission meeting following input from the City Attorney. Commissioner Parks stated that he would like to recommend to the City Council that city projects that have an aesthetic basis should come before the Planning Commission for review before City Council approval so the Planning Commission can be involved with the process. Commissioner Parks asked what method would be undertaken to bring this up to the Council. i Mr. Eitel responded that historically city improvement projects have not been reviewed by the Planning Commission and he does feel it is important that the Planning Commission be involved. There was further discussion by the Planning Commission about their role as an advisory body and it was clarified that they make recommendations to the City Council, who makes all final decisions. Commissioner Parks asked if the City is ready to look at something more sustainable for the 57 and Logan Avenue site and would they ask for public input. Mr. Eitel commented that the strategic goals of the Council include an aggressive time schedule for development of all EDA owned properties. Implementation strategies and an action plan to achieve this goal will include the Planning Commission and likely a planning/visioning process. There was no other discussion item. ADIOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Joann Campbell - Sudduth, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 1 -28 -2010 Page 3