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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 02-25 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 FEBRUARY 25, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Joann Campbell- Sudduth, Kara Kuykendall, Carlos Morgan, and Michael Parks were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioner Leino was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 11, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2010 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION 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. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Eitel administered the Oath of Office to Carlos Morgan. DISCUSSION ITEM: 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS Mr. Jared Andrews, Loucks and Associates, stated that he would be giving an overview on the status of the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan process. He added he will discuss the background of the Comprehensive Plan, give an overview of minor changes, discuss making a recommendation to the City Council and what the next steps are for adoption of the Plan. Mr. Andrews explained the history to date in the planning process: • Initiated Research and Background on March 24, 2008 • Kickoff and Visioning Meeting was June 30, 2008 • Public Input Meetings were held on October 8 and 15, 2008 • Park Commission Input Meeting was held on January 20, 2009 • Joint Planning and Housing Commission Meetings were held on January 29, 2009 and March 26, 2009 Page 1 2 -25 -10 • Public Hearings held by Planning Commission were on February 26, 2009 and April 30, 2009 • Recommendation for Approval from Planning Commission on May 14, 2009 • Other Agency Comment Period Ended on May 25, 2009 • City Council adopted and forwarded to the Met Council on May 26, 2009 • Met Council completed review and approval on December 8, 2009 • Planning Commission Reviews and Recommends Approval of a Resolution to Adopt February 25, 2010 and March 11, 2010 • Final Adoption by City Council March/April 2010 Mr. Andrews pointed out to the Commission the following revisions and additions to the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by Met Council: • Table 202 Metropolitan Council Land Use Table in 5 year stages. (Page 2 -19) • Solar access policies and historic resource preservation 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) Commissioner Parks asked if the Met Council requested different color coding to the sewer and water lines on the City Sanitary Sewer Flow Map. Mr. Andrews explained that it is his understanding that the Met Council wished to see greater detail on the plan that would indicate which direction the lines are going on the streets, which is an indicator of which meter shed the wastewater is flowing to. He pointed out there are no changes, only more attention to detail. Commissioner Morgan asked if we are seeing a decline in population. Mr. Andrews responded that the Comp Plan indicates that population will continue to remain steady with not much change occurring. Mr. Eitel reinforced that the City anticipates that when all vacant properties are reoccupied, population will continue at the current rate. Mr. Andrews further pointed out that the City is in a good position to promote development since there is a vision established as identified in various studies such as Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study. Mr. Andrews then discussed the next steps to take once the Comprehensive Plan is adopted: • Identify funding sources to implement established plans. • Continue to explore grant opportunities • Monitor foreclosure /sheriff sales. • Establish/implement priorities for purchasing foreclosed or under - valued parcels. • Implement plan guidelines into the zoning ordinance. • Establish plan for pocket parks at key entrances, bus stops and neighborhood waypoints. • Continue to work with County to implement and fund improvements on County roads. Page 2 2 -25 -10 Chair Rahn asked what the next step in the process is. Mr. Ertel responded that a resolution will be prepared to present to the City Council for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Parks asked for further clarification on the seven steps mentioned above. Mr. Andrews responded that the steps referred to were derived from areas that have been identified as goals and opportunities to make way for further activity in the City. Mr. Eitel added that an implementation strategy would be developed based on the Council goal's that have been established. He added that the City will be focusing on each of the areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan, even with limited resources. He also stated that if the Commission was satisfied with the Comprehensive Plan, he will have a resolution prepared for the Commission to review at the next meeting that will be forwarded to the City Council for formal adoption. OTHER BUSINESS: "Minnesota Demographic Change and State Government Services to 2015 and 2020" Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer It was the consensus of the Commission that they would view the video on their own time and Mr. Eitel would provide the DVD for their use. REVIEW OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 11 AND 25, 2010 AGENDAS: Mr. Eitel provided the Commission with the City Council Strategic Goals and explained that there would be a joint meeting with the various Commissions and the City Council at an upcoming Council meeting on April 6, 2010. Mr. Eitel further explained the city's plan and proposal to purchase various properties as they become available that will help to achieve the City's goals for future development. Mr. Eitel then discussed an application that will be reviewed at the March 25, 2010 meeting for the Phase II development of the Community Ed building located at 71 and Brooklyn Boulevard. The 60,000 sq. ft. addition includes a three tier parking ramp and various alterations to transportation routes. There was no other discussion item. ADTOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Campbell - Sudduth, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Page 3 2 -25 -10 Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass i I Page 4 2 -25 -10