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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-30 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 WEST FIRE STATION STUDY SESSION MAY 30, 2002 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, Dianne Reem, and John Whitehead were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 16, 2002 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2002, meeting reflecting one change as noted. The motion passed. Commissioners Erdmann, Newman and Rahn abstained as they were absent. 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 NOS 2002 -006 and 2002 -007 (WESTBROOK DEVELOPMENT, INC.) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2002 -006, a request from Westbrook Development Inc., seeking rezoning and development plan approval through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for the development of a 34,228 sq. ft., four building, mixed use commercial/retail development on a 5.6 acre site located at the northeast quadrant of 69th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard. The Chair also introduced Application No. 2002 -007 which is a request from Westbrook Development for Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide 5.6 acres of land in the same location into four lots. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5/30/02 for Application No. 2002 -006 attached.) The property in question is currently made up of 13 parcels or portions of parcels zoned C -2 (Commerce), 12 parcels or portions of parcels zoned R -1 (One Family Residence) plus vacated June Avenue right of way lying between 69th and 70th Avenues North. This property was formerly occupied by single family homes and various commercial establishments that have all been acquired by the City over the past seven or eight years for the purpose of redeveloping this area. 5 -30 -02 Page 1 Mr. Warren next presented the staff report for the Preliminary Plat request. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5/30/02 for Application No. 2002 -007 attached.) The plat would eventually create four lots, Lot 1 for a 3,960 sq. ft. convenience store /gas station/car wash; Lot 2 for a 4,230 sq. ft. restaurant, retail or office building; Lot 3 for a 21, 500 sq. ft. multi -tenant commercial building; and Lot 4 a 4,538 sq. ft. Culver's Restaurant. Commissioner Boeck inquired about the location of the public utility easement on the site. Mr. Warren explained that the City will retain a 60 ft. wide utility easement over the area that has been vacated for the June Avenue right of way. The utility easement will be filed with the final plat. He added that no buildings can be built over the easement but parking would be allowed. Commissioner Reem asked about the location of the turn lanes on 70th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard and also asked about the reason for the drive up window at the Culver's restaurant being along Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Warren explained the location of the access points off 69th and 70th Avenues and Brooklyn Boulevard. He added that designing the drive up window along Brooklyn Boulevard is a more convenient plan for customer parking and would look better from the street than a "sea of parking ". Commissioner Boeck questioned the ownership of the utilities in the former June Avenue right of way. Mr. Warren answered that City utilities such a sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer would remain City utilities and be protected by the easement. Commissioner Erdmann asked if the utilities on 70th Avenue have been upgraded to accommodate the SuperAmerica car wash and whether or not there would be a filing of a cross access agreement. Mr. Warren will check with the City Engineer on the utilities. He added that all lots would be tied in with an access agreement and the City Attorney will draft the agreement. Commissioner Rahn inquired about traffic control within the retail complex. Mr. Warren responded that stop signs to control traffic in the parking areas could be added to the conditions of approval if the Commission believed that such a condition would be appropriate. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2002 -006 AND APPLICATION 2002 -007 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to open the public hearing on Application Nos. 2002 -006 and 2002 -007, at 9:05 p.m.. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Mr. Randy Rau, 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard, arrived late to the meeting and asked for more details about the car wash. Chair Willson responded that SuperAmerica and the car wash plan are just conceptual at this time. Mr. Warren confirmed with Mr. Rau that he would get a notice of a public hearing when the actual plans are submitted to the Planning Commission. Mr. Dick Trainor, 6945 Indiana Avenue, asked about the proposed business hours of the gas station and Culver's. Mr. Warren explained that City Ordinances do not regulate retail hours. 5 -30 -02 Page 2 He added that there will be screening between businesses and the residential area and the green strip area would be a minimum of 11 ft. from the property line at its narrowest point. The applicant, Mr. Greg Watson, from Westbrook Development, stated that he hopes this development will provide an area that is friendly and accessible to the neighborhood while keeping the area as high profile as possible. He further used visual aids as he explained the layout of the site to include materials used on the buildings, the lighting plan, fencing and landscaping. Ms. Rebecca Walsh, a SuperAmerica representative, showed the conceptual plan they will use in their proposal to the City. Chair Willson asked for further clarification on the signs for the Culver's site. Mr. Watson explained that the signs proposed for the Culver's site will comply with city ordinances. Mr. Warren added that there are four separate lots and each lot is allowed one freestanding sign. Each building is allowed a wall sign on each side of the building not to exceed 15 percent of the wall area. He noted the applicant is requesting development signs at 69 and 70 as part of the landscape nodes and one freestanding monument identification sign for Culver's and one for SuperAmerica. This was agreeable to the Commission in lieu of any other freestanding signs. Mr. Watson stated that Culver's business hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He added that the rest of the retail center will operate under similar hours. They are really excited to do this development. Westbrook Development will own and operate the 21,000 sq. ft. retail building No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application Nos. 2002 -006 and 2002 -007. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to close the public hearing on Application Nos. 2002 -006 and 2002 -007, at 9:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Newman asked if the Resolution and conditions presented address all issues related to the application. Mr. Warren responded, yes, however, they should add a Condition No. 18 with further details about the allowable signs. Commissioner Rahn suggested adding a Condition No. 19 relating to on site traffic control devices. Mr. Warren will prepare both changes. 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. 2002 -006 (WESTBROOK DEVELOPMENT, INC.) Commissioner Erdmann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Planning Commission Resolution No. 2002 -02, Resolution regarding the recommended disposition of 5 -30 -02 Page 3 Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -006 submitted by Westbrook Development, Inc." The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Whitehead and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman , Sean Rahn, Dianne Reem, and John Whitehead and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2002 -02 is made a part of these minutes by attachment. The City Council will consider the recommendation at its June 10, 2002, 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. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2002-007 (WESTBROOK DEVELOPMENT) There was a motion by Commissioner Newmann, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2002 -007, submitted by Westbrook Development, Inc., for preliminary plat approval to subdivide 5.6 acres of land at the northeast quadrant of 69th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard into four lots for the purpose of constructing a four building, 34,228 sq. ft., mixed use commercial/retail complex, 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. Approval of this preliminary plat is contingent upon approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -006. 4. Appropriate cross access and cross parking agreements, as approved by the City Attorney, shall be developed and filed with the final plat. 5. The 60 ft. wide utility easement remaining after the vacation of June Avenue right of way shall be shown on the final plat. 6. The plat shall be modified to eliminate the jog in the south lot line for the proposed Lot 3. This area shall be dedicated as right -of -way. 7. Building permits for construction of any of the buildings comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -006 shall not be issued until the final plat has been approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. 5 -30 -02 Page 4 Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, Reem and Whitehead. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its June 10, 2002, 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. OTHER BUSINESS 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 9:53 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 5 -30 -02 Page 5