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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-11 CCM Joint Session with Planning Commission MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT SESSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The City Council and Planning Commission met in a joint meeting convened by Mayor pro tern Carmody at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kay Lasman; Planning Commission Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, and Brian Walker. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Mayor Kragness and Commissioners Boeck, Holmes, and Reem were excused. APPROVAL OF P LANNING COMMISSION MW )TES - AUGUST 14. 1997. There was a motion by Commissioner Newman and seconded by Commissioner Erdmann to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 1997, as submitted. The motion passed with Commissioner Newman abstaining from the vote. Planning Commission Chair Willson welcomed the Councilmembers to the meeting and noted it is beneficial for the two groups to discuss City issues together. ORDINANCE.., TO EST ABLISH MORATORIUM TM ON DEVELOPME OF EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS USES M CERTAIN COMMERrTAZ_ .&h U NT)TJSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Planning and Zoning Specialist Warren reviewed the background to the Council's recent adoption of an ordinance establishing a 12 -month moratorium on development of certain uses in the City's commercial and industrial area. The Council took such action after determining that the existing land use controls did not adequately address various land use concerns in this area. He used an overhead transparency of a map to describe the Cla, C2, Il, and PUD districts affected by the ordinance. The moratorium will provide a "time out" period for fin study to consider appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code to protect the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of City residents. Mr. Warren stated that these issues will be considered by the Planning Commission prior to Council discussion and action and may be included in the 9/11/97 _ l _ Comprehensive Plan update. City Manager McCauley further explained that it is crucial to methodically consider where certain types of growth/redevelopment should be encouraged in the City's industrial/commercial complex, to clearly define land use, determine appropriate utilization and the effect on the City's tax base. He described several possible scenarios of educational uses in the zoning district. Following an open discussion, it was agreed that staff will develop and provide information and materials as a starting point for an extensive discussion of this issue, at the Planning Commission level, over the next several months. During the discussion, Pastor Judy Fornara, representing the Spiritual Life Church, spoke about the Church's current construction plans at Shingle Creek Parkway and Xerxes Avenue North and future plans for expansion of programs. She was assured that the moratorium ordinance will not affect the church's Planning Commission Application No. 97006, previously approved by the Council. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Mr. Warren reviewed the status of the Comprehensive Plan update. He explained the document is in administrative review and will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council in substantially the same form as presented at the final Task Force meeting held on August 19, 1997. Following the Met Council's review of the document from a regional viewpoint, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council for final action by year -end. Mr. Warren indicated that statements on several issues including Brooklyn Boulevard, shoreland management ordinances, and certain lot sizes, may need to be added to the Plan update. The document will also be sent to neighboring communities and other entities for their comment. The Council members and Commission members agreed the Task Force established to review and update the Comprehensive Plan performed admirably. Chair Willson stated that the public members added a worthwhile perspective to the discussions. Councilmember Carmody expressed appreciation to the Planning Commissioners and task force members for their time and effort to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Hilstrom noted that now is the time that the City should be looking at the needs it has which might be funded through the State Legislature. She pointed out that these funding requests are now being compiled by Legislators and that the City should carefully prioritize its requests for possible submission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. A to-t- , City Clerk Mayo 9/11/97 _2_