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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 07-17 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 17, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, Sean Rahn and Dianne Reem were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. John Whitehead was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 29, 2003 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2003 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 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 2003 -010 DAVID LUTZ (SPM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2003 -010, a request for preliminary plat approval to divide and combine five tracts of land and surplus right -of -way into two parcels at the southeast corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and 69 Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report for Application No. 2003 -010 which consists of a preliminary plat that will divide and combine five tracts of land and surplus right -of -way into two parcels at the southeast corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and 69 Avenue North. One parcel would contain the existing Palmer Lake Plaza building and the other a new site for a proposed development by Holiday Companies for a food distribution center. (See Planning Commission Application No. 2003 -0 10 dated 7 -17 -03 and the Director of Public Work's memo dated 7- 16 -03, attached.) PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2003 -010 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2003 -010, at 7:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. 7 -17 -03 Page 1 Mr. Neil Johnson, Project Manager for Ryan Companies, and Jeff Bornmann, Wirth Companies, introduced themselves. Commissioner Boeck inquired about the proposed addition to the existing Palmer Lake Plaza. Mr. Jeff Bommann explained that they would not be adding to the building but rather the "tenant mix" would be changing which would increase the office occupancy in the building. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2003 -010. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2003 -010, at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2003-010 DAVID LUTZ (SPM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2003 -010, submitted by David Lutz of SPM Construction Company for Preliminary Plat approval to divide and combine five tracts of land and surplus right -of -way into two parcels at the southeast corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and 69 Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. An appropriate cross access agreement allowing access from the proposed Lot 2 through the proposed Lot 1 shall be developed and filed with the final plat. 4. An appropriate drainage and utility easement as approved by the City Engineer shall be provided to protect public utilities including sanitary sewer and water main in the location of the proposed vacated Shingle Creek Parkway area. Said easement shall be filed with the final plat. 5. The proposed division/combination comprehended under this preliminary plat allows for 377 parking spaces on the Palmer Lake Plaza site (proposed Lot 1), which will accommodate a 60,546 sq. ft. office and 75,546 sq. ft. industrial/warehouse occupancy of the building. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. 7 -17 -03 Page 2 The Council will consider the application at its July 28, 2003 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. 2003 -011 HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES. INC. Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2003 -011, a request from Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for site and building plan approval to construct a 43,761 sq. ft. commissary building on a newly created parcel of land at the southeast corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and 69 Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 7 -17 -03 for Application No. 2003 -011.) He pointed out that as was indicated in the report for the preliminary plat under Application No. 2003 -010, the Wirth Companies will be seeking a PUD rezoning of the properties to provide a Planned Unit Development justification for additional parking on the Palmer Lake Plaza building. The applicant may make some adjustments to coincide with the other submittal, which will be incorporated with the Planned Unit Development proposal. Mr. Warren recommended that this application be tabled to allow the applicant to submit their proposal as part of the Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan process. Chair Willson asked the applicant if they understand the process for tabling their application and reviewing it later with the PUD application. Mr. Victor Sacko, Holiday Stationstores, responded that they do understand and that there is a sense of urgency to get approval on the application as they are anxious to build. He added that they hoped to keep their business in Brooklyn Center and find this site to be a good fit. They plan to improve the site with added landscaping. There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to table Planning Commission Application No. 2003 -011, submitted by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission recessed at 8:24 p.m. and reconvened at 8:32 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren stated that he has been requested by the developer of 69 & Brooklyn Boulevard to ask the Planning Commission to consider a minor amendment to the PUD that was approved for this site. He explained that the original plan granted approval of a 4,300 sq. ft. restaurant or retail building. It was assumed that a retail use would occupy approximately 7,000 to 8,000 sq. ft. based on the parking plans. The developer is are now in discussion with an auto parts store and additional square footage would be necessary to accommodate the building. They have requested consideration to alter the location and size of the building as a minor amendment. Mr. Warren asked for the Planning Commission's input regarding the possible need for a formal amendment to the Planned Unit Development. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that resubmittal through the PUD process is not necessary for minor modifications to the approved plan and the developer can proceed to alter the proposed location of the building provided all other aspects of the PUD are unchanged. 7 -17 -03 Page 3 Commissioner Reem inquired about the status of various locations around the city. The Commission also briefly discussed the location and safety related issues of the temporary bus transfer point along Xerxes Avenue North and 56 Avenue North. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 7 -17 -03 Page 4