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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 05-13 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 MAY 13, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Sean Rahn was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 29, 2004 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2004 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Roche abstained as he was not present at the meeting. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Willson 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. APPLICATION NO 2004 -007 Frauenshuh Companies Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2004 -007, a request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to construct a 4,195 sq. ft. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in the north parking lot of Brookdale Center. The property is zoned PUD /C -2 (Planned Unit Development/Commerce). Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5 -13 -04 for Application No. 2004 -007, and the Director of Public Works' memo dated 5 -7 -04, attached.) A Planned Unit Development Rezoning from C -2 (Commerce) to PUD /C -2 and development plan approval for the expansions, redevelopment and rejuvenation of Brookdale Center was approved by the City Council under Resolution No. 99 -37 on March 8, 1999. This application is an amendment to the approval. Commissioner Roche asked about requiring an extension of the 3 ft. high fence along County Road 10 to provide a more natural flow of pedestrian traffic and also asked about repairs being made to the deteriorating perimeter road around Brookdale. Mr. Warren responded that the fence question could be addressed to the applicant and if the Commission feels there is a need for extending the fence, it can be a condition of approval. He further explained that after sewer and water connections are made, a portion of the roadway would need to be repaved. Also, the road 5 -13 -04 Page 1 is privately owned by Brookdale and if the road is in poor condition, the city could require that they make improvements. Commissioner Boeck asked if there are two phases to this development. Mr. Warren explained Brookdale's plans for a second retail building on the site that would be attached to the Dairy Queen building. Commissioner Reem inquired about the location of the mechanical equipment. Mr. Warren responded that it would most likely be on the roof and would require screening. That information will be provided at the time of the building permit application process. Commissioner Reem asked for clarification on what type of fence would be required on the site. Mr. Warren explained that Dairy Queen would be required to install a 3 ft. high decorative masonry opaque fence and added that the performance bond is being held from previous Brookdale renovations until the fence along Applebee's meets the city's requirements for a decorative masonry fence. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2004 -007 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -007, at 8:31 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Mr. Tom Lehman, President of Frauenshuh Companies, introduced himself and asked for questions from the Commissioners. A question was posed regarding the 3 ft. high decorative fence. Mr. Lehman responded that he has spoken with a representative from Metro Transit regarding pedestrian traffic at both sites. It is thought that there will be more pedestrian traffic from the Transit Hub further to the west (towards Xerxes) rather than near this proposed development. Mr. Lehman further stated that he feels something more aesthetically pleasing such as plantings, fencing, etc. rather than just a cement wall might be a better fit for this location. Mr. Lehman added that with respect to the fence their concern is for the safety of their customers as well as being functional. Commissioner Boeck suggested using plantings and fencing combined. Mr. Warren interjected that the reason for the masonry wall is because of the narrowed down 5 ft. green strip which is being allowed on the site and that some other type material could be provided in the area suggested by Commissioner Roche to provide a pedestrian barrier. It would not necessarily have to be an opaque fence, in fact the fence should not create a site obstruction. Commissioner Roche stated that he would like to see some sort of a friendly barrier that assures that the pedestrian traffic flows safely into and around the site and perhaps a white picket fence would look more appealing than a cement wall. Mr. Lehman stated that they plan to comply with the city's requirements and their goal is to install a product that fits with others in the area. Commissioner Reem asked about the exterior color and finish of the building. Mr. Lehman provided photos of similar Dairy Queen Grill & Chills for the Commission's review. 5 -13 -04 Page 2 Commissioner Reem inquired about hours of operation and number of employees. Mr. Lehman responded that the hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and summer hours may extend until 1 p.m. The number of employees would be anywhere between 32 to 70 depending upon the season. Mr. Pete Houser, 11321 Landing Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, introduced himself, and stated that he is the owner of the Midas property, which is adjacent to the proposed site. He feels that this development may encroach on his land and hinder any further development of his property. He feels that they are changing the ingress and egress along the perimeter road, which poses an encroachment. He felt he should have been notified of the project earlier than this. Mr. Warren responded that there are cross parking and access agreements between Mr. Houser's property and Brookdale and the issue would need to be addressed with the owners of Brookdale. Mr. Warren added that there are common access and drive lanes within Brookdale's property and the City does not take a position that a development such as this cannot be approved based on existing property lines that might crossover. Brookdale is looked at as a common entity for development/redevelopment purposes. Mr. Hauser asked if the parcel is going to be a specific plat. Mr. Warren stated that it already is a platted property. Mr. Houser stated that the survey of his property was previously approved by the City. Mr. Warren stated that when the plat was approved it did not necessarily grant him any development rights. Anything further would need to be addressed through the covenant and agreement with Brookdale. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -007. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman seconded by Commissioner Reem, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -007, at 9:02 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. 2004 -007 FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004 -01 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2004 -007 submitted by Frauenshuh Companies. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Newman, Reem and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. 5 -13 -04 Page 3 I The Council will consider the application at its May 24, 2004 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. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass ri 5 -13 -04 Page 4