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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 10-27 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 OCTOBER 27, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tem Kara Kuykendall at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Pro Tem Kara Kuykendall, Commissioners Rachel Morey, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Councilmember Carol Kleven, Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Sean Rahn and Carlos Morgan, were absent and excused. Stan Leino was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — October 13, 2011 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the October 13, 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. APPLICATION NO. 2011 -018 — BRETT HILDRETH (720 COMPANY LLC) Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall introduced Application No. 2011 -018 a request for Preliminary Plat approval of Evergreen Villas to replat two existing parcels into two (new) platted lots, located at 720 and 800 69 Avenue North. Mr. Benetti presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. He explained that the applicant intends to create a small sized lot for the existing residence at 720 69 Ave N and the remaining larger parcel will be identified as 800 69 Avenue N and used for future residential development, however, the applicant does not have any plans at this time for future development of the parcel. Mr. Benetti further explained that although 720 69 Avenue N will lose a large portion of land area, minimum lot standards and setbacks requirements will be met by the newly created parcel. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2011 -018 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -018, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall called for comments from the public. 10 -27 -11 Page 1 The applicant, Mr. Brett Hildreth, addressed the Commission and stated that he had not seen the report before tonight and asked for some clarification on the report. He asked when the report had been finalized since he saw some surprises, specifically with the sewer lines. Mr. Benetti stated that the reports had been finalized last Friday and apologized if he had not received a copy. Mr. Benetti explained that Public Works informed him that the sewer line would not be allowed to run through another property but could possibly be accomplished with an easement. Mr. Hildreth also asked if the dedicated right of way along 70 Avenue along the sidewalk was standard. Mr. Benetti responded that it is standard procedure. Mr. Hildreth asked that since there were some issues to address with Engineering, would he be able to have the preliminary plat and final plat reviewed for approval by City Council at the same time. Mr. Eitel responded that the final plat is filed with Engineering, however, city ordinances require that a preliminary plat approval must precede the final plat process. Mr. Hildreth asked if moving the sanitary sewer could be done at a later date. Mr. Benetti stated that the he would work with the applicant and Engineering to resolve the issue of the sanitary sewer and would hope that they could achieve resolution with an easement. Commissioner Parks asked if the applicant had any idea regarding future plans for the larger lot. Mr. Hildreth explained how the lot would be laid out and demonstrated how the sewer sanitary could be serviced to the new lot. He further explained that with the development market relatively distressed right now, he would hope that when the market rebounds, he would be able to create a single family development with some new housing, possibly three to five years down the road. Commissioner Parks asked if there were any old growth trees on the lot. Mr. Hildreth responded that there are trees that are approximately 10 to 20 years old. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -018, CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Morey seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2011 -018, at 7:31 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair Pro Tern called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011-013 There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -013. 10 -27 -11 Page 2 Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall, Commissioners Morey, Parks, and Schonning. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its November 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 ITEM: BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR STUDY Mr. Eitel stated that staff would like to initiate an open discussion with the Commission to identify key areas through the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor area, specifically the "Upper Region ". He added that although SRF has tentatively identified planning and design issues, staff would like to ensure that the Planning Commission remains an integral part of this study. A number of issues to be studied include land use, driveway and access connections, right of way design, sidewalk and trail connections, signage, streetscape, landscaping and similar enhancements, and a variety or other issues. h Mr. Eitel explained some of the existing properties in the area of 65 t and Brooklyn Boulevard that are currently zoned residential and could be combined to create a commercial development. He then described the parcels on the west side of Brooklyn Boulevard that contain two commercial properties with an apartment complex behind it and Garden City Elementary on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard. He further pointed out various residential properties along Brooklyn Boulevard and pointed out each property's driveway is accessed. He further explained how the study will target problem areas like this one and propose resolutions to create better, safer access along Brooklyn Boulevard. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Morey, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meetiq adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Recording Secretary 10 -27 -11 Page 3