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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-15 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 APRIL 15, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:16 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners JoAnn Campbell- Sudduth, Kara Kuykendall, and Michael Parks were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Business and Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Stan Leino and Carlos Morgan were absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 25, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Campbell- Sudduth, to approve the minutes of the March 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. APPLICATION NO. 2010 -004 WELSH CONSTRUCTION, LLC Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2010 -004, a request from Welsh Construction, LLC, for Preliminary Plat approval to facilitate the consolidation of the two residential lots at 4813 71" Avenue and 4819 71 Avenue, recently acquired by LEAP, with the property addressed as 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard (Adult Education Building) into a single parcel comprising 169,877 sq. ft. and 3.9 acres in area. Mr. Eitel explained that Planning Application No. 2010 -004 was scheduled for a public hearing on March 25, 2010, however, the public hearing was continued to April 15, 2010 since changes to the Preliminary Plat occurred that required additional review by the City and County staff. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 4 -15 -10 for Application No. 2010 -004, and Public Work's Memo dated 4- 13 -10, the attached.) Mr. Eitel explained that the applicant is also seeking Site and Building plan approval though the PUD (Planned Unit Development) process under Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -006 to facilitate the Phase II construction of a 63,362 sq. ft. building addition, three level parking structure and related site improvements to the Adult Education building located at 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard. 4 -15 -10 Page 1 Mr. Eitel further described development to the site that took place in 2004 following the Planning Commission and City Council review resulting in approvals for Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, Site and Building Plan and Special Use Permit approvals as part of the Phase I development. (See Planning Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 2004 -010, 2004 -011 and 2004 -012, dated 10- 28 -04.) Mr. Eitel explained that as a result of the replatting of these properties, a side yard easement would be vacated and dedications of new perimeter easements and right of way would occur along 70 Avenue North. He added that there would also be major modifications to 70 Avenue street alignment, signalized intersection, including a left turn lane for northbound travel onto Brooklyn Boulevard. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2010 -004 Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. Mike Schraad, 4350 Baker Road, Minnetonka, part of the design team for the Welsh Construction, introduced himself to the Commission. Chair Rahn asked about additional irrigation being added to the site. Mr. Schraad noted that proper irrigation would be installed as required around the site. Commissioner Parks stated that he appreciates the efforts to continue the similar look of the addition to the existing building and asked about the look of the garage. Mr. Schraad responded that the garage is made out of precast concrete with reveals (horizontal bands) to match the EFIS color on the building. He added that the precast is the structural component to the garage. Commissioner Parks asked the applicant to make the building look and function better for the future. Commissioner Parks also asked if the drive lane along Willow Lane is a fire lane. Mr. Schraad responded that the fire lane has a 14 ft. clearance which has met the fire department's approval. Commissioner Parks also addressed the issue of additional screening between the remaining residential property that abuts this development. Mr. Schraad responded that they will preserve all the trees that are there and add additional screening. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the Public Hearing on Application No. 2010 -004. CLOSE PUIBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2010 -004 at 8:05 p.m. The motion passed. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. 4 -15 -10 Page 2 ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -01 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -01 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -004, submitted by Welsh Construction, LLC for Preliminary Plat approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Campbell- Sudduth, Kuykendall, 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 the application at its April 26, 2010 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. APPLICATION NO. 2010 -006 WELSH CONSTRUCTION, LLC Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2010 -006, a request for Site and Building plan approval for a 63,362 sq. ft. addition to the existing Adult Education Building, located at 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, a three story parking structure providing 400 parking stalls, access improvements from the realignment of 71" Avenue North, and internal access improvements within the Early Childhood and Family Education parking lot. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report describing the location of the property and that the proposal was consistent with the General Development Plan for this PUD. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 4 -15 -10 for Application No. 2010 -006 and Public Work's Memo dated 4- 13 -10, attached.) He further explained the development plans with a PowerPoint presentation that included photographs of the following: • Existing storm water management pond (including inlets and outlet structure, noting that the basin appears to function as an infiltration pond) • Phase I landscape improvements and the opportunity to use these planting to continue the landscape theme along Brooklyn Boulevard and additional plantings along Perry Lane. • The architectural treatment of the building and ascent lighting with the architect's notation that parking structure would be complementary to the principal building. • Current access from Brooklyn Boulevard and improvements to restrict north bound turn movements. • New access improvements from 71" Avenue North. • Existing buffering improvements to adjoining R -1 properties, the existing trees on the residential lot acquired to provide the buffer, and the continued use of a board fence vs. a landscape berm. Mr. Eitel further described development to the site that took place in 2004 following the Planning Commission and City Council review resulting in approvals for Preliminary Plat, 4 -15 -10 Page 3 Rezoning, Site and Building Plan and Special Use Permit approvals as part of the Phase I development. (See Planning Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 2004 -010, 2004 -011 and 2004 -012, dated 10- 28 -04.) There was discussion by the Commission regarding various aspects of Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -006. Commissioner Parks asked about storm water retention on the site. Mr. Eitel responded that the Phase I improvements included the construction of the storm water retention pond. Phase II improvements include the relocation of storm sewer outlet line. He added that the new road and northern service area will be connected to the existing storm sewer. Commissioner Parks asked about the plan for lighting on the top level of the ramp. Mr. Schraad replied that 15 ft. pole mounted lights are proposed on the top of the structure. Commissioner Parks asked if there would be a better option available. Mr. Eitel explained the height of the lighting in relation to the building and pointed out that the parking structure is 30 ft. high and the building is 44 ft. high. Commissioner Parks felt that the plan showing lights on top of the parking structure is deceiving because people will see the lights from far away. He asked the applicant to consider another way to light the parking structure without using poles. Mr. Schraad said they would look into other options but also need to keep in mind safety and security on the site. The applicant has also agreed to use a similar light pole as the Brooklyn Boulevard theme for site lighting. There was discussion among the Commission and the applicant regarding appropriate screening of the trash containers and dumpsters on the site. The applicant agreed to construct a structure with similar /complementary materials vs. relocating the current screening fence. Commissioner Parks complimented Mr. Eitel for his hard work on preparing the plans for the Commission's review. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -02 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Resolution No. 2010 -02 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -006, submitted by Welsh Construction, LLC, for Site and Building Plan approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Campbell- Sudduth, Kuykendall, and Parks. And the following voted against the same: none Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution 2010 -02 is made part of these minutes by attachment. The Council will consider the application at its April 26 2010 meeting. The applicant must be Pp P g PP present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. 4 -15 -10 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Eitel explained that the Commission will be reviewing a PUD Amendment at the next meeting for the vacant lot at 69 and Brooklyn Boulevard. He added that two individuals have contacted him regarding a Farmer's Market which will be discussed at a future Planning Commission meeting. Chair Rahn shared with the Commission that he attended the joint meeting with the City Council and he felt that it went well. He added that there seems to a concern by some residents about the image of Brooklyn Center. 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 8:48 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 4 -15 -10 Page 5