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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 03-10 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 STUDY SESSION MARCH 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Kara Kuykendall, Stan Leino, Rachel Morey, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Director of Business & Development, Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioner Morgan was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 17, 2011 There was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Morey, to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2011 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Kuykendall abstained since she was not at the meeting. 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. 2011 -002 - MARK KEMPER, PLS Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2011 -002, a request for Preliminary Plat/Subdivision approval of Storla Addition, to divide the single family lot located at 6536 Willow Lane into two single family lots. Mr. Eitel explained that there was a public hearing held at the February 17, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Eitel presented the staff report commenting on the following: - Pictures of the existing house and proposed lot. - Exhibit of the floodplain map and reference that this neighborhood has been identified as having a 0.2 % chance of flooding. - Reviewed the current nonconforming conditions of the existing residence ( front yard setback encroachment of 2.39 feet for SW corner of the house and walkout elevation within the floodplain. 3 -10 -11 Page 1 Noting that the lot width and lot area of the existing homestead would allow for two lots which conform to the City's subdivision standards, that the 2007 street improvements provided a curb cut for the proposed lot and that the property has been assessed for two units. Referenced discussions with the City Attorney that the nonconforming conditions of the existing residence do not need to be considered as part of this application, given that actions by subdivision neither expand nor provide an option to correct the nonconforming conditions. - Indicated that the applicant has provided a letter requesting that the City Council consider a lot width variance from the subdivision ordinance, noting that this adjustment, if accepted by the City Council would be made on the final plat. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -01 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Leino, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -01 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -002, submitted by Mark Kemper, PLS for Preliminary Plat approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, Morey, Parks, and Schonning. And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission Resolution 2011 -01 is made part of these minutes by attachment. The Council will consider the application at its March 14, 2011 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. 2011-003 — LOREN VAN DER SLIK FOR GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2011 -003, a request from Loren Van Der Slik for Gatlin Development Company, Inc., for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to the Brookdale C- 2/PUD, the redevelopment of this regional shopping mall to a 65 acre Town Center commercial development to be known as Shingle Creek Crossing. Mr. Eitel explained that following the public hearing at the February 17, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, staff met with the City Attorney to review a resolution and conditions approving Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -003. He added that they also reviewed what changes to the PUD should be considered as a major change which would require another public hearing and review process, and what type of changes could be considered as a minor amendment and processed in conjunction with the review and approval of a site plan that is 3 -10 -11 Page 2 consistent with the overall PUD development concept. He briefly reviewed details of the proposed plan involved with the PUD redevelopment of Brookdale to be known as Shingle Creek Crossing that were discussed at the February 17, 2011 public hearing. Mr. Eitel pointed out the following plan changes as a result of issues and concerns identified at the February 17 public hearing: 56 Avenue/Xerxes entrance • Aesthetic improvements to the western entrance, continuation of streetscaping and street lighting, and enhancements to pedestrian walkways. • Reconfiguration of the parking areas adjoining Applebee's restaurant and the northern portion of the existing mall. • Boulevard drive to the outer service drive to Building A and Midis site. Building B • Boulevard drive adjacent to Building J. • An enlarged building pad with drive thru to represent a proposed bank site. Buildings D • A reduction in size of Building D to meet the parking ratio of 4.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. of retail and ten per 1,000 for restaurants. Building Q • Relocation of the loading deck for Building Q. Shingle Creek Daylighting • Additional details on the aesthetic treatment of elements of the creek and day - lighting concepts have been included. • Continued work with Hennepin County on a full day - lighting of Shingle Creek option which will be considered within the next two to four weeks. Parking Lot Configuration The parking calculations and parking stalls for retail and restaurant uses have been organized into serviceable areas with excess parking stalls identified for each area. Building Signage Additional details on the signage package for freestanding and wall mounted signs. Mr. Eitel indicated that the execution of the PUD development agreement will be deferred until a future City Council meeting, which will allow the Planning Commission to complete the final review of the architectural guidelines and standards which will become part of the PUD agreement. Commissioner Parks asked for clarification on the different trees on the site. Mr. Eitel explained that the existing trees along County Road 10 belong to the City and the applicant plans to use the 3 -10 -11 Page 3 same type of trees on the site as development takes place and will expand on that as things progress. ACTION TO REMOVE APPLICATION NO. 2011 -003 FROM THE TABLE There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Morey, to remove Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -003 from the table to open the application for approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, Morey, Parks, and Schonning. And the following voted against the same: None ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -02 There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Morey, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -02 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -003, submitted by Loren Van Der Slik for Planned Unit Development Amendment approval. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, Morey, Parks, and Schonning. And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission Resolution 2011 -02 is made part of these minutes by attachment. The Council will consider the application at its March 14, 2011 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS: REVIEW OF 2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Mr. Eitel described the following sites for future development in the City: • Lifetime Fitness Site • RER Site • Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor • Honda/Toyota Dealership on Brooklyn Boulevard • Restaurant pad on the Boulevard Market site • Northwest Family Service Center • Shingle Creek Day- lighting • Brookdale /Shingle Creek Crossing • 57 Avenue and Logan • Opportunity Site • Embassy Suites Link 3 -10 -11 Page 4 • 1 %Z Acre Vacant Site (next to the Embassy Suites) APRIL 6, 2011 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Eitel stated that the City Council reaffirmed their mission and values at their recent retreat with the City Manager and Department Heads. He added that he will put together a presentation for the Planning Commission Chair to present to the City Council at the Joint Meeting on April 6, 2011 that will identify what the Planning Commission has been working on and what direction they will take in the future regarding development activities. Mr. Eitel added that he would like to discuss this further with the Commission at the March 17, 2011 meeting. 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 8:18 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 3 -10 -11 Page 5