HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 11-10 PCMMINUTES 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
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 8:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioner Kara Kuykendall, Stan Leino, and Michael Parks were present.
Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Director of Business & Development
Gary Eitel and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioner
Morgan was absent and unexcused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — OCTOBER 28, 2010
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall,
to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2010 meeting as submitted. The motion passed.
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 — ITEMS RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
BROOKDALE MALL
Mr. Eitel described the PUD ordinance as it is written and how it can be applied with the
anticipated PUD Amendment to the Brookdale Mall redevelopment as well as other future PUD
applications.
He described that a PUD allows some flexibility in the development process and allows the plans
to depart from certain ordinance requirements to achieve the desired development outcome. Mr.
Eitel further described how the 1999 Brookdale PUD amendment included the entire Brookdale
site. The PUD allowed modifications to the setback requirements, modification from the parking
aisle width standards and sign ordinance requirements. He also described the proposed parking
layout for this development which reflects credits for other modes of travel (transit, pedestrian,
and bicycle) and is designed to meet the parking needs of the individual businesses with shared
parking for the overall development.
Mr. Eitel further explained to the Commission a timeline review for the PUD Amendment at the
December 2, 2010 meeting, followed by the Preliminary Plat and then the Site and Building Plan
approval at future meetings. This allows the City Council an opportunity to hold a work session
to discuss economic /financial assistance for this development on December 13, 2010. He added
that this would indicate adding an unscheduled Planning Commission meeting on December 16,
2010. It was the consensus of those in attendance that if this project moves forward following
the November 22, 2010 City Council meeting approving economic assistance options, that there
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will be a Planning Commission meeting on December 16, 2010, to further discuss and review the
application for the Brookdale redevelopment.
Mr. Eitel commented on the City Council's goal to aggressively pursue redevelopment
opportunities and he anticipates that the Council will take necessary action to help that occur.
There was further discussion among the Commission regarding what kind of retail /commercial
uses are proposed other than Wal -Mart in the development. It was explained that following
demolition, the pad sites for future retail and restaurant uses would remain as green space as well
as the parking around it until something is built.
Commissioner Leino arrived at 8:07 p.m.
Della Young, 5444 Dupont Avenue, asked for clarification on what tenants other than Wal -Mart
are proposed to be included in the development. Mr. Eitel explained that there have been no
definite contracts secured at this time, but they anticipate some retailers returning to Brooklyn
Center, as well as others that currently exist relocating to this development.
Ms. Young further asked how the development area will `look' as they wait for the retail spaces
to be filled. She asked whether the new look of County Road 10 will continue throughout the
development. Will Matzek responded that it will depend on how fast the development takes off
and a lot of the landscaping and day- lighting will take place as construction occurs.
Mr. Eitel added that the connectivity of County Road 10 and Shingle Creek needs to take place
as part of the initial development. These development enhancement costs and other
extraordinary costs identified by the developer have created the need for considering an
economic assistance component for this redevelopment project.
COMMISSIONER TERM EXPIRATION/REAPPOINTMENTS
Mr. Eitel noted that Commissioners Sean Rahn, Kara Kuykendall and Stan Leino terms expire on
December 31, 2010. He asked the Commission members to let him know of their intent to
continue to serve on the Commission. Mr. Eitel also explained that the 2011 budget has included
training opportunities for the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. , The meeting adjourned at
8:44 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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