HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 08-28 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
AUGUST 28, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, , 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. Stephen Erdmann and John Whitehead were absent and excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —AUGUST 15, 2002
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman,
to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2002 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.
DISCUSSION ITEM
DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX SIGNS
Chair Willson introduced a draft ordinance amendment regarding development complex signs.
Mr. Warren explained the ordinance amendment, which amends Chapter 34, Section 110, of the
City's Sign Ordinance giving a definition for a development complex sign. It would amend the
C -2, I -1, I -2, C -1 and C- 1 A Zoning Districts. To be eligible, a property must be a multiple
building development and be under common ownership or a common landlord.
A discussion ensued regarding what signage is currently allowed on commercial site and how
this change would affect what additional signs would be allowed. Mr. Warren further explained
that this would allow an additional freestanding sign that would identify a complex or multiple
buildings only for naming or identifying a complex not for tenant identification.
Commissioners Reem inquired if the change would affect signage allowed for car dealerships
along Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Warren explained how Section 34 of the City's Sign Ordinance
regulates signs at car dealerships.
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Size and height limitations for signs allowed under the proposed ordinance amendment was
discussed by the Commission. Mr. Warren suggested to the Commission that there be a
maximum size of 145 sq. ft. and a height not to exceed 15 ft.
Commissioner Newman inquired as to how this sign ordinance change would affect signs
allowed at Brookdale. Mr. Warren responded that Brookdale is proposing an amendment to its
PUD approval to allow a variety of signs that exceed that authorized by its PUD approval or are
in conflict with the provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance. That PUD amendment is scheduled
for the Planning Commission's September 12, 2002 agenda. Commissioner Newman suggested
it might be premature to consider the proposed ordinance amendment given Brookdale's pending
application.
Further discussion ensued regarding the pending Brookdale application and the proposed
ordinance amendment.
Mr. Warren suggested that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City
Council for approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn to recommend
approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Development
Complex Signs including a maximum sign area of 145 sq. ft. and a height not to exceed 15 ft.
Commissioner Newman stated that he felt the ordinance amendment should be tabled for further
discussion until Brookdale's request for a PUD relating to signs is reviewed.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck and Rahn.
Voting against: Commissioners Newman and Reem.
The motion passed.
Both Commissioners Newman and Reem stated their negative vote reflected the timing of the
recommendation not the content of the proposed ordinance amendment.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Boeck to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
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Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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