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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-27 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 STUDY SESSION JULY 27, 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 John Whitehead, Sean Rahn, Dianne Reem, and Stephen Erdmann. Commissioners Rex Newman and Graydon Boeck were absent and excused. Also present were Councilmember Kay Lasman, Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Sara Beck. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JULY 112000 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2000 meeting as submitted. The motion passed with Commissioners Erdmann and Reem abstaining as they were not at that 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 -018 — TWIN LAKES II. LLC Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2000 -018, a request to seek preliminary plat approval to subdivide four existing parcels of land located at the northeast quadrant of Azelia and Lakebreeze Avenues North into two lots for redevelopment purposes. 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 7/27/00 for Application No. 2000 -018 attached.) He explained that the property is zoned I -2 (General Industry) and is bounded on the west by Azelia Avenue and Lot 2, Block 1, Joslyn Addition; on the north by the Soo Line Railroad; on the east by France Avenue right of way; and on the south by Lakebreeze Avenue with the Northwest Racquet Club and Denny's Restaurant on the opposite side of that street. There was a brief discussion regarding easements provided with the Joslyn Addition and how they would be modified under the current proposed plat. Commissioner Reem questioned whether or not pond easements are a concern. Mr. Warren 07 -27 -00 Page 1 stated that the easement for the pond that is part of the Joslyn Addition exists and will continue in the future. Other pond easements will be needed if they are developed in the future. Chair Willson questioned if the easement that runs east to west is considered an interior easement. Mr. Warren stated that it would be considered an interior easement. Chair Willson questioned where the exterior easement would be located. Mr. Warren explained and pointed out the locations of the other easements. Chair Willson questioned if the easements shown will be sufficient. Mr. Warren stated that currently all easements shown are sufficient unless a pond is added at a later date. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION 2000 -018 There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -018, at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Paul Hyde, the applicant, introduced himself and offered to answer any questions from the commission. He explained that they hope to begin construction yet this year on the first building and the second building in the spring /summer of 2001. Chair Willson questioned the applicant if he is aware of the drainage concerns of the site. Mr. Hyde stated that they are aware of the concerns and are currently developing plans to put in a pond on the lot between the Wickes building and new development. Commissioner Rahn questioned where the 104 parking spaces for the Northwest Athletic Club would be located. Mr. Hyde explained that they are planning to allow parking for the health club on the proposed Lot 2. Commissioner Erdmann complemented the developer on a job well done. Mr. Hyde appreciated his comment. Commissioner Erdmann questioned who would have ownership of the site once Dale Tile has moved. Mr. Hyde stated they have ownership of the property. He mentioned that Dale Tile has until December 31, 2000 to vacate to another location. Commissioner Rahn questioned the location of the access point to the building in Lot 1. Mr. Hyde stated that they are looking at two potential access points for the building. He pointed out the locations of both access points in relation to the building. Councilmember Kay Lasman questioned if the proposed access point is opposite the driveway that enters the Wickes parking lot. Mr. Hyde stated that a possible access point could be directly across from the driveway. 07 -27 -00 Page 2 No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -018. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to close the public hearing on Application 2000 -018, at 8:07 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 -018 — TWIN LAKES IL LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -018, submitted by Twin Lakes II, LLC for preliminary plat approval for the property located East of Azelia Avenue North and North of Lakebreeze 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. Approval of the preliminary plat acknowledges the need to continue the declaration of covenants and restrictions authorized by the City Council under Planning Commission Application No. 86003 encumbering 104 parking spaces on the proposed Lot 1 or Lot 2 for the sole use of the athletic club on the south side of Lakebreeze Avenue. Any modifications to the covenant are subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. 4. The vacation of existing internal drainage and utility easements shall be accomplished either through the platting process or through the City's easement vacation process as recommended by the City Attorney. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Reem, Rahn, and Whitehead. The Council will consider the recommendation at its August 14, 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. Chair Willson commended the applicant on a job well done. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren reminded the Planning Commission that the next meeting will be held on August 10, 2000. He stated that Chair Willson will be out of town and excused from the meeting. There was no other business. 07 -27 -00 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. hair Recorded and transcribed by: Sara Beck Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 07 -27 -00 Page 4