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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07-15 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 JULY 15, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:39 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners 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 excused. Graydon Boeck was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JUNE 17, 2004 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2004 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. 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 -009 Frauenshuh Companies Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2004 -009, a request for another 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 and explained that a similar application had been previously approved by the Planning Commission on May 13, 2004, under Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004 -01 and the City Council on May 24, 2004, under City Council Resolution No. 2004 -72. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 7 -15 -04 for Application No. 2004 -009, attached.) This application is an amendment to the May 24, 2004 approval. 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. Mr. Warren pointed out the difference between this application and the original plan submitted which includes a shift of the building to the south, relocation of the drive lane and elimination of the decorative wall in the green strip area. 7 -15 -04 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2004 -009 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -009, at 7:57 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Mr. Phil Mantia, representing Pete Hauser and Midas Muffler, stated their concern is in minimizing any additional traffic that might be created in front of the Midas store with construction of the Dairy Queen and the relocation of the drive thru. Mr. Matilla stated that for safety reasons they would like to see curbing rather than just a painted line directing customers in and out of the site. Mr. John Donnelly, 7101 W 78 Street, Bloomington, Frauhenshuh Companies, introduced himself. He explained that with construction prices increasing they felt it necessary to look at a revised plan, which moves the building 15 ft. and creates a significant savings with respect to construction and utility costs. Additionally, by not having to build the decorative wall they would save an additional amount. They feel that their store would be a positive investment in the community. Mr. Donnelly stated that he has viewed this site several times and feels that this plan would provide for a safe pedestrian access. He added that curb and gutter was not a part of the original plan since a second building is proposed on the site. They are anxious to begin construction as soon as approval is granted. Mr. Nick Sperides, the architect, explained in further detail the plan being submitted including changes to the green strip area. He added he feels these changes are positive and that with this plan they have attempted to encourage pedestrians to use the sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -009. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2004 -009, at 8:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Chair Willson stated that this plan appears to be acceptable and that the only real item needing discussion would be the green strip on the east side of the site. Commissioner Newman added that the addition of the sidewalk that is tied into the pedestrian crosswalk area is a nice addition. Commissioner Roche inquired o the applicant about the status of existing trees and those recently removed. Mr. Donnelly pointed out that with the elimination of the 3 ft. decorative wall, it would not be necessary to remove three mature trees already existing on the site. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. 7 -15 -04 Page 2 ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2004 -009 FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004 -02 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2004 -009 submitted by Frauenshuh Companies. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Newman, Reem and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its July 26, 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 Mr. Warren discussed with the Commissioners upcoming changes to the flood plain ordinance due to recent changes in flood plain maps, which would be coming before the Commission in the near future. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 7 -15 -04 Page 3