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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 05-25 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 STUDY SESSION MAY 25, 2000 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 Stephen Erdmann, Sean Rahn, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, Graydon Boeck and John Whitehead were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Sara Beck. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 11, 2000 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2000 meeting as submitted. The motion passed with Commissioner Graydon Boeck abstaining as he was not at the meeting. 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. 2000 -011 - BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2000 -011, a request to rezone from R -5 (Multiple Family Residence) to C -1 (Service /Office) the property at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard to eventually accommodate the expansion of the Brookpark Dental Clinic. 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 5/25/00 for Application No. 2000 -011 attached.) He explained that the Brookpark Dental Center has expressed interest in acquiring the property at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard to accommodate an expansion of the dental clinic. It was mentioned that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) has acquired the property and the City has agreed to seek the necessary rezoning to C -1 so 05 -25 -00 Page 1 that the zoning of the property would be the same once the properties are to be combined. Mr. Warren stated that all rezoning applications must be reviewed in light of the rezoning evaluation policy and review guidelines contained in Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Rahn questioned where the current parking on the off -site lot is located. Mr. Warren used an overhead transparency to point out the location used for parking. He explained that most of the parking is to the rear of the office building. Commissioner Rahn questioned if there would be any problem with parking in the future after the building expansion is completed. Mr. Warren stated that he doesn't anticipate any parking problems once the expansion is complete. Commissioner Newman questioned why the EDA is involved in the procedure. Mr. Warren explained the process that has taken place. He noted the reason the EDA has become involved was to acquire the property through condemnation if necessary. An agreed upon acquisition has taken place and the property will be conveyed to Brookpark per the agreement. Commissioner Newman questioned if it is correct procedure to acquire the property first and then rezone the property. Mr. Warren explained that it is correct procedure since rezoning the property first might be considered denying the owner the highest and best use of his or her property. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 2000-011 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -011, at 7:56 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -011. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -011, at 7:57 p.m. The motion passed unanimously The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Boeck questioned the reason the City is recommending to rezone property along 05 -25 -00 Page 2 Brooklyn Boulevard to a C -1 District. Mr. Warren explained that the revised Comprehensive Plan has expanded the ability to zone along Brooklyn Boulevard more intensively than ever before. He gave a brief history of the rezoning policies in the past compared to what is happening today. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2000-011 — BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -02) There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -011, submitted by the City of Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, for a rezoning request at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard by way of the Planning Commission Resolution 2000 -02. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Boeck, Reem, Rahn, and Whitehead. The motion passed with Commissioner Newman abstaining to avoid a conflict of interest because his daughter works for the dental center. The Council will consider the recommendation at its June 12, 2000 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. 2000 -012 — TALISMAN BROOKDALE LLC Chair Willson introduced Application 2000 -012, a request for Preliminary Registered Land Survey approv al to modify two existing tracts of land at Brookdale Center to reflect building expansions recently approved for the shopping center. Mr. Warren gave the Commission the option to discuss the application since the applicant was absent and, under normal procedure, the applicant is required to be present. Commissioner Boeck mentioned concerns regarding the City Engineer's remarks regarding the different items that are required to be included in the site plan. He mentioned that an explanation is necessary prior to approval of the application. Chair Willson stated it would be possible to move forward since there is no one present for the public hearing. Mr. Warren mentioned that he recommends moving forward with the application since it would only slow down the Bookdale PUD. Mr. Warren stated that the concerns mentioned in the City Engineer's remarks can be addressed and worked out as the plan progresses. 05 -25 -00 Page 3 Commissioner Reem questioned if it would be possible to table the item for further discussion if after staff presented the request there were still unanswered questions. Mr. Warren stated that doing so would not be a problem. Commissioner Boeck questioned if staff is satisfied that all City ordinances have been met. Mr. Warren stated that he believed the application has met all City requirements. Chair Willson requested Mr. Warren proceed with the presentation since it was the consensus of the Planning Commission to consider it. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using an overhead transparencies to show the location of the property. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5/25/00 for Application No. 2000 -012 attached.) He explained that the properties under consideration are Tract B, RLS 1469, which is the Brookdale Shopping Center common property owned by Talisman and Tract B, RLS 1649, which is the Mervyn's property. It was mentioned that the reason for the proposed RLS is basically to swap identical areas of land from Talisman owned property to Mervyn's and to also create a separate tract for the out building as mentioned in the staff report. Commissioner Boeck questioned who owns Tract C. Mr. Warren stated that Brookdale owns Tract C. Commissioner Boeck questioned if it extends into the Mervin's parking area. Mr. Warren pointed out the location using overhead transparencies. Commissioner Boeck questioned if there would be enough parking available to meet the demands of the shopping center. Mr. Warren stated that there would indeed be enough parking noting that Brookdale is viewed as a single entity for purposes of parking. Commissioner Boeck questioned the location of the two existing tracts. Mr. Warren pointed out the location of the existing tracts using an overhead transparency. He also pointed out the location of the trail in relation to the site. Commissioner Newman questioned if the trail affects the proposal in any way. Mr. Warren stated it doesn't affect the proposal at this time. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION 2000 -012 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -012, at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. 05 -25 -00 Page 4 i No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -012. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING y There was a motion b Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to close the public hearing on Application 2000 -012, at 8:26 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 APPROVE OF APPLICATION NO 2000 -012 — TALISMAN BRO OKDALL LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -012, submitted by Talisman Brookdale, LLC for a preliminary Registered Land Survey, subject to the following conditions. 1. The final RLS is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final RLS is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Newman, Boeck, Reem, Rahn and Whitehead. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its June 12, 2000 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 Mr. Warren commented on the wall by Applebee's and explained that Brookdale is proposing to match the new exterior on the center, to give the outside appearance a finished look. It was mentioned that it will take some time before the project will be completed. Mr. Warren requested that the August 17, 2000 meeting be rescheduled to August 10, 2000 since he will be on vacation the week of August 17th. Chair Willson stated that he didn't see a problem with the request, but mentioned that he will be on vacation the week of August 10th. Commissioner Whitehead and Commissioner Newman also stated that they wouldn't be available the week of August 10, 2000. Mr. Warren stated that there will be a Special City Council meeting on June 5, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at 05 -25 -00 Page 5 Constitution Hall to discuss the Sharing and Caring Hands proposal. He mentioned that the Planning Commission is also welcome to attend the meeting for informational purposes. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. r Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Sara Beck Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 05 -25 -00 Page 6