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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 03-11 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 MARCH 11, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Kara Kuykendall, Carlos Morgan, Michael Parks, and were present. Also present were Director of Business and Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Joann Campbell- Sudduth and Stan Leino were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 25, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2010 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 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. DISCUSSION ITEM — RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Mr. Eitel introduced a Resolution Recommending Adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update which is a formal recommendation to City Council to complete the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. There was a brief discussion about the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Parks asked about the runoff from creeks into the city's storm water and sewer systems. Mr. Eitel responded that all of the storm water runoff is part of the city's water management system. Storm water is not allowed to enter the sanitary sewer system. Mr. Eitel briefly explained the function and purpose of various water retention ponds throughout the city and described how the water is treated as part of the city's storm water management system. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -01 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -01, a Resolution Recommending that the Brooklyn Center City Council Adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. The motion passed unanimously. 3 -11 -10 Page 1 Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Morgan, and Parks. And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution 2010 -01 is made part of these minutes by attachment. The Council will consider adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -001at its March 22, 2010 meeting. DISCUSSION ITEM - APRIL 6. 2010 JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND THE CHARTER COMMISSION Mr. Eitel stated that on April 6, 2010 the City Council and all Advisory Commissions and the Charter Commission will meet with the City Council in a joint meeting. This will be an opportunity to review activities of the past year. REVIEW OF 2009 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Mr. Eitel gave a review of various 2009 development planning activities considered by the Planning Commission. • Site plan and subdivision approvals associated with the proposed FBI Regional Field Offices. • Site plan and special use permit for a Holiday Service Station. • Renewal and renovation of the Ewing Square Townhomes. o Comprehensive Plan Update which includes two public hearings and two joint meetings with the Housing Commission. Mr. Eitel gave the Commission an update on the proposed FBI building and explained that the plan is to begin construction in July 2010 with construction being complete in 2011. REVIEW OF 2010 BROOKLYN CENTER STRATEGIC PLAN Mr. Eitel stated that he was the team leader for Strategic Goal No. 2 "We will aggressively proceed with implementation of City's redevelopment plans ". He explained some areas of the city that staff is looking at to implement future redevelopment plans. • Brookdale Ford Site • FBI Site • Opportunity Site • 66 Avenue and Hwy 252 • 57 and Logan • 69 and Brooklyn Blvd • 70 and Brooklyn Blvd DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL ROLE OF THE COMMISSION IN ACHIEVING THESE STRATEGIC GOALS 3 -11 -10 Page 2 Mr. Eitel shared with the Commission that they are invited to work with the City Council to help the City achieve its Strategic Goals and added that the Commission should select up to two goals to address with the City Council. There was discussion among the Commission regarding which strategic goals they would address and it was suggested that the city should focus on energy conservation and protecting the environment when development occurs. Mr. Eitel responded that it is a good idea to be proactive and that the city should lead by example and explore options that will promote energy conservation. There will be further discussion by the Commission regarding the City's Strategic Goals. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. r Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 3 -11 -10 Page 3