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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 02-11 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 FEBRUARY 11, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Rahn at 7:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Acting Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Kara Kuykendall, Stan Leino, and Michael Parks were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass, Jared Andrews, Loucks and Associates. Commissioner Joann Campbell- Sudduth was absent and excused. Commissioners Carlos Morgan and Della Young were absent and unexcused. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 14, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Acting Chair Rahn to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2010 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioners Leino and Parks abstained since they were not present at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 28, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Acting Chair Rahn to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2010 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioners Kuykendall and Leino abstained since they were not present at the meeting. ELECTION OF 2010 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Acting Chair Rahn opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the 2010 Planning Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Parks to nominate Commissioner Sean Rahn as Chair of the 2010 Planning Commission. Acting Chair Rahn called for further nominations three times. There being none, there was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to close nominations and elect Commissioner Rahn Chair of the 2010 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn opened the floor for nominations for Chair Pro Tern of the 2010 Planning Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Leino to nominate Commissioner Parks as Chair Pro Tern of the 2010 Planning Commission. Chair Rahn called for further nominations three times. There being none, there was a motion by Page 1 2 -11 -2010 Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to close nominations and elect Commissioner Parks as Chair Pro Tern of the 2010 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. APPLICATION NO. 2010 -002 EDA OF BROOKLYN CENTER Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2010 -002, a request for Preliminary Plat approval to combine six parcels into one parcel of land and one outlot for future development. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 2 -11 -2010 for Application No. 2010 -002.) He explained that this property is zoned C -2 (Commerce) and that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) is processing the preliminary plat to facilitate the consolidation of six lots into one 7.32 acre lot and a 0.86 acre outlot as part of the planning and marketing of this property for redevelopment. Mr. Eitel added that along with the platting process, additional right of way width will be provided along 57 Avenue and Logan Avenue to assure there will be sufficient boulevard areas for future streetscape and trail /sidewalk improvements. Mr. Eitel reviewed the history of the site and stated that there had been an environmental assessment conducted for the property. He also reviewed the status of the MPCA clean up and Super Fund Designation associated with the former dry cleaning operation, noting that clean p g Y g o P � g up /vapor extraction is planned to be completed within one year. The City will continue to pursue a No Further Action Letter from the MPCA for the developable lot. Mr. Eitel also pointed out that dedication of additional right of way will provide a minimum of a 20 ft. boulevard area from the back of the curb and then the ten foot standard drainage utility easement along the property lines adjoining public right of ways. He added that as part of the replatting process, the City will be proceeding with the necessary notifications and hearings to vacate old and unused easements associated with the Northbrook Center Addition plat and the former Morgan Avenue corridor. Along with the replatting of the property, the City will be correcting improvements to the pedestrian walkways along 57 Avenue North as a continuation of the Bass Lake Road streetscape improvements. Commissioner Rahn referenced a previous development that had been proposed to the site and asked if that had been a PUD proposal. Mr. Eitel referenced the previous Northbook Site Task Force and the City's request for development proposals which resulted in the Northbrook Village development concept for a mixed use commercial - residential development. This concept did not proceed beyond the EDA's initial development agreement and consequently was not formally reviewed by the Commission. Commissioner Parks asked for clarification about Hennepin County's memo regarding the site. Mr. Eitel responded that the County had stated that they would like the city to keep Lilac Drive as the main access on the site and they would like to see the other curb cuts along County Road 10 go away or be limited to only one. He added that they also addressed the right of way dedications and the need for future trail or highway easements. Page 2 2 -11 -2010 Commissioner Leino arrived at 7:44 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2010 -002 EDA OF BROOKLYN CENTER There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -002, at 7:44 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Leino asked for clarification on what the title to the property would indicate. Mr. Eitel responded that this plat would vacate old easements, dedicate new easements and would be a 7.32 acre lot and a .86 acre outlot to facilitate future planning. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -002. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -002, at 7:48 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The 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 -002 EDA OF BROOKLYN CENTER There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2010 -002, submitted by EDA of Brooklyn Center subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 (Platting) of the City Ordinances. 3. All drainage and utility easements recommended to be vacated by the City Engineer shall be vacated by ordinance amendment prior to final plat approval. 4. All easements required by the City Engineer for drainage and utility purposes shall be executed prior to final plat approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, and Parks. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider this application at its February 22, 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. Page 3 2 -11 -2010 APPLICATION NO. 2010 -003 EARLE BROWN TOWER LLP Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2010 -003, a request for Special Use Permit approval to allow ITT Educational Services to operate within the C -IA (Service Office) zoning district at 6120 Earle Brown Drive. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 2 -11 -2010, for Application No. 2010 -003.) He stated that the property is zoned C -lA (Service /Office). He added that schools are an allowable use in the C -IA zoning district through the special use permit process. He further explained that the City established a CC (Central Overlay District) which included the City's central commerce area (Brookdale area and Opportunity Site area) and all properties lying south of 694, west of Hwy 100 and east of Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr. Eitel explained that the proposed use is for a post secondary institution that will provide technology oriented degree programs and is similar to the previous use at the Earle Brown Tower. He also explained the history in establishing the CC (Central Overlay District) which excluded certain types of uses and also expanded the area within the CC zoning district. Mr. Eitel described the site to be 6.4 acres and an eight story office building, with 141,204 sq. ft. of gross office area, 689 parking stalls on the site and was built in 1974 as part of a phased development which includes the office building to the south, built in 1972. He added that collectively there is 1,034 parking stalls on the site, which exceed the city's parking requirements. Mr. Eitel reviewed The Standards for Special Use Permits and pointed out the applicant's response to each of the items specifically pointing out that parking and ingress and egress requirements on the site have been met. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2010 -003 EARLE BROWN TOWER LLP There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -003, at 8:11 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. The applicant, Mr. Mike Koch, 1600 University Avenue, St. Paul, introduced himself to the Commission. Commissioner Leino asked the applicant if they would be having day or evening classes. Mr. Koch responded that they would have both day and evening classes. No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -003. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -003, at 8:12 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Page 4 2 -11 -2010 The 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 -003 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2010 -003, submitted by Earle Brown Tower LLP subject to the following conditions: 1. This special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation, thereof, may be grounds for revocation. 2. Tenant improvement plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official and Fire Chief with respect to applicable codes through the building and occupancy permit process. 3. Any expansion or major alteration to the use shall be subject to an amendment to this special use permit. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, and Parks. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider this application at its February 22, 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. DISCUSSION ITEM: 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Jared Andrews from Loucks and Associates presented the updated Comprehensive Plan to the Commission. Mr. Andrews stated that the Comprehensive Plan was approved by the City Council in May 2009 for submittal to the Metropolitan Council and some minor additions have been made since that submittal in response to Metropolitan Council's reporting requirements. He pointed out the following additions to the Comprehensive Plan: • Table 2 -2 Metropolitan Council Land Use Table in 5 -year stages (Page 2 -19) • Solar access policies and historic resource preservations sections. These sections are general in nature and are a carryover from the previous comprehensive plan (Page 2 -20). • City sanitary sewer flow map detailing individual sewer main lines. (Page 6 -10) • Zoning Map for reference (Appendix D). Mr. Andrews stated that he will meet again with the Commission later in February to discuss in more detail the Comprehensive Plan prior to formal adoption by the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business, Page 5 Page ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass i i I Page 6 2 -11 -2010