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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 05-26 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 26, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tem. Kuykendall at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Pro Tem Kara Kuykendall, Stan Leino, Rachel Morey, Carlos Morgan, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Chair Sean Rahn was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 12, 2011 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Leino to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2011 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Pro Tem. Kuykendall 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. REVIEW OF THE 2008 APPROVED PUD, PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION 2008 -005 HONDA AND TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS Mr. Eitel introduced the application and explained that on July 28, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -81, which approved the 2008 PUD and development plan. At the same time, the City Council also approved Planning Application No. 2008 -004, which was the original Preliminary Plat of Bri Mar 2 nd Addition. He added that the west side of Brooklyn Boulevard (Phase 2) is complete and the Phase 3 portion of the development involves minor adjustments to the 2008 PUD approval that do not trigger a major plan amendment as defined by the PUD Ordinance. Mr. Eitel pointed out that the plan being presented indicates a few changes to the site, however, access to the site remains the same, parking remains the same, the building was shifted to allow better flow on the site and better distribution of the parking stalls for the two dealerships. Commissioner Morgan arrived at 7:08 p.m. Commissioner Parks arrived at 7:09 p.m. 5 -26 -11 Page 1 Mr. Eitel provided an aerial photo with an overlay of the approved landscape plan, noting that the grouping of trees at some locations within the 35 foot green space buffer would compliment the screening fence and provide a better buffer to the adjoining residential. He also described some desirable methods of landscaping that would provide a nice feature on the site for water runoff and temporary ponding. Mr. Eitel asked the Commission if they feel that the minor modifications to the approved plan requires an amendment to the approved PUD or if the plan previously approved is sufficient to move forward. ACTION TO CONFIRM THAT THE EXISTING PUD FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2008-005 IS CONSISTENT WITH APPROVED PLANS There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Leino to confirm that the existing PUD is consistent with current plans as approved under Planning Commission Application No. 2008 -005. Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall, Commissioners Leino, Morey, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Commissioner Parks stated that he was not at the meeting in 2008 and he did not vote to approve the PUD. He stated that he wants the record to show that he has an objection to the configuration of the back side of the property relative to the location of the trees and other landscaping. APPLICATION NO. 2011-013 LINDA MCGINTY FOR THE LUTHER COMPANY LLC Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall introduced Application No. 2011 -013, a request from Linda McGinty for The Luther Company, LLC to consider a proposed Preliminary Plat approval to combine five existing parcels into three parcels for future redevelopment of the site (4011, 4101, 4215 69` Avenue North and 6700 and 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard). Mr. Benetti explained that the original Bri Mar 2 nd plat considered the platting of the original Bri Mar Addition along with the two residential properties located at 4101 and 4011 69 Avenue North. The original plat proposed the creation of two new lots of 6.91 acres (Honda) and 8.32 acres (Toyota) respectively. The former Pilgrim site would be left in its original Lot 1, Block 1 Chrysler Realty Addition. The new 16.69 acre Bri Mar 2 nd Addition now provides the following: • Lot 1 Block 1 Bri Mar 2 nd is proposed for 54,860 sq. ft., or 1.26 acres; • Lot 2, Block 1 (Brookdale Honda site — 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard) is proposed for 312,770 sq. ft., or 7.18 acres; and • Lot 3, Block 1 Bri Mar 2 nd (Toyota City site — 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard) is proposed for 5 -26 -11 Page 2 350,130 sq. ft., or 8.04 acres. The proposed Lot 1 is still being left separate under this plat in order for Luther Auto to keep the remaining (and ongoing) site clean-up issues separate from the other two dealership lots. Once Luther receives final approval or sign -off from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on this in it with or into the Honda Lot 2 site creating Lot 1, they will combine ( ) 8 a total lot or combined area of 8.44 acres. Benetti added that a change in this 2011 plat from the 2008 plat is the lot line separating the Mr. Ben e p P p two dealership parcels and the plan also shows the revised plat is the "clipped" corner of proposed Lot 1, which was made to accommodate the new Honda building shifting slightly to the north. He pointed out that this does not take away from the overall intent and spirit of the 2008 plat. Staff does not have any concerns or objections to this lot line change or replat. Commissioner Morgan asked for clarification on the separation of Lot 1. Mr. Benetti explained that the proposed Lot 1 will be kept separate to complete ongoing site clean-up issues and will be i combined later with Lot 2 once the site is cleaned up. He added that the corner will be used for parking only. he notation regarding in B612 curbing. Mr. Benetti responded res Commissioner, Parks asked about t g g g p that the updated site plan indicates a more gentle curb line (B412) and the City Engineer noted that they would like to see the B612 curb and gutter which allows greater drainage on the site. He added that they would like to see the perimeters covered in B612 where drainage needs to be captured better. Commissioner Parks stated that he is concerned with drainage on a site of this size with such a large parking lot and wanted to know how water would drain quickly and efficient. Mr. Benetti responded that there will be two underground infiltration systems on the site to handle water run-off. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2011-013 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Leino to open the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -013, at 7:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall called for comments from the public. Linda McGinty, 3701 Alabama Avenue So, St. Louis Park, representing The Luther Company introduced herself to the Commission. Commissioner Parks asked for an explanation regarding the curbing will be on the site. Ms. McGinty stated that the B612 will be around the perimeter of the site but B412 will be on the inside of the site to prevent damage to vehicles. 5 -26 -11 Page 3 Mr. Peter Beck, 3701 Alabama Avenue So, St. Louis Park, The Luther Company, responded that they prefer the B412 curb because today's cars are smaller and lower to the ground and the smaller curb protects the cars. He added that if the Planning Commission wanted them to install more B612 curb on the site, they will do so, if the Watershed Commission and other requirements are met. Commissioner Leino asked what the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission requires? Mr. Eitel responded that a previous condition of the PUD approval states that the standard is that B612 curb and gutter will be installed in all parking and driving areas except where B412 is allowed in areas where drainage is not a factor in smaller defined areas. He added that the final approval will be made by the City Engineer and the Shingle Creek Watershed District to assure that proper layout occurs on the site. Mr. Parks continued to express his concern with water and drainage on the site. Mr. Beck stated that all water that the site catches goes into a treatment facility under the site before it is released to the city's storm water retention ponds. Mr. Parks stated that he would like to see a more sustainable solution to the water issues that would be more eco friendly and renewable that would eliminate a man-made irrigation system. Mr. Beck stated that they will work with staff to do whatever they can to minimize the concerns. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -013. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Leino seconded by Commissioner Schonning to close the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -013, at 7:52 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -10 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Schonning to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -10 recommending Preliminary Plat approval of Bri Mar 2 nd Addition (Luther Brookdale Honda and Luther Toyota dealerships.) Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall, Commissioners Leino, Morey, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission Resolution 2011 -10 is made part of these minutes by attachment. 5 -26 -11 Page 4 The Council will consider the application at its June 13, 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 Mr. Benetti explained that Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -014 had been withdrawn. He explained that a prior letter of understanding had been written up by staff that stated the property owners could utilize their property for their own overflow parking so there was no need to process the special use permit. A. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CENTRAL COMMERCE ZONING DISTRICT. Mr. Benetti stated that the consultant for the Shingle Creek Development had previously been before the Commission to discuss architectural design guidelines and the architectural theme has been upgraded to address the concerns previously expressed by staff. Mr. Benetti displayed various building sketches which illustrated these changes to the architectural theme of the project and commented on the list of Class I and Class 11 construction materials which are part of the approved PUD agreement. He also explained that staff has reviewed what other cities require for architectural guidelines and he would like to begin a discussion with the Commission on the option of establishing architectural guidelines for the Central Commerce Overlay District. There was discussion among the Commission Members regarding certain standards allowed by other cities and what standards should be required by Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Parks stated that one thing that should be included . in the standards should be that materials used should be similar to other existing buildings in the area. Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall stated that the city could make the standards stricter and make any exceptions as a group. Commissioner Benetti stated that it is anticipated that an architect would read the established guidelines and it would be very clear to them what is expected by the City in a building design. Commissioner Parks added that he would like to see specific language that keeps the standards high. Commissioner Leino stated that he agrees with the other Commission Members and that we need a catch all category. Commissioner Morey stated that she feels that she likes what Plymouth states, "materials that have an attractive pattern, texture, and quality detailing" that gives some latitude to set the standards. 5 -26 -11 Page 5 Commissioner Schonning added that by including verbiage saying that something is "as approved" also gives the catch all and latitude needed to meet approvals. Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall stated that she would like staff to come back with some recommendations for architectural design guidelines for the Commission to review at a future meeting. Commissioner Parks stated that the image of Brooklyn Center is important and traffic along Hwy 100 is also important and he feels that displaying the back side of the development along Hwy will be a detriment. He added that if the Walmart development is not successful, people will go to Maple Grove. B. THIRD GENERATION WATERSHED PLAN REVIEW AND INPUT — COMMISSION VOLUNTEERS Mr. Benetti explained that the Council is requesting that members of Commission take part in the Third Generation Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management. He added that Commissioners Kuykendall and Parks have volunteered to serve and inquired if there were any others interested. He explained that they would serve individually or as a liaison of the Planning Commission and report back any information to the Planning Commission. OTHER BUSINESS: AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -07 Mr. Eitel explained that Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -07 had inadvertently recited the PUD condition of site plan approval as a condition of the Site Plan Approval of the WalMart site development plans and asked for a motion from the Commission to make the change by amending the Resolution to read as follows: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that approval of a proposed Site and Building Plan and Phase I improvements as indicated in the Shingle Creek Crossing Conceptual Development Plans and as referenced under Application No. 2011 -009 be subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. Landscape islands or similar breaks in the mid - points or various points throughout the Walmart dedicated parking lot shall be installed. 2. The applicant shall provide details for the proposed "recycling area" to the rear of the Walmart facility as part of the final site plan approvals. 3. The proposed dual drive -thru window layout with criss -cross access for the Walmart store shall be further reviewed to ensure adequate, safe operation. This drive -thru layout will be subject to final City review and approvals as a condition of the site plan approval. 5 -26 -11 Page 6 i There was a motion by Commission Morey, seconded by Commissioner Leino to amend Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -07 as noted. Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall, Commissioners Leino, Morey, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and amended. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Leino, seconded by Commissioner Morey to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Recording Secretary 5 -26 -11 Page 7