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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 02-16 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FEBRUARY 16, 2012 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes — January 26, 2012 4. Election of 2012 Chair 5. Election of 2012 Chair Pro Tern 6. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is 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. 7. Public Hearing Items (there are no items) 8. Discussion Items A. Review and Discussion of the 2012 Community Development Projects Map and Planning Activities List B. Review of City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 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 JANUARY 26, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall at 7:22 p.m. ROLL CALL Acting Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall, Carlos Morgan, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Councilmember Carol Kleven, Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Chair Sean Rahn was absent and excused and Commissioner Stan Leino were absent and unexcused. Commissioner Morgan arrived at 7:22 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 12 2012 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2012 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Morgan abstained as he was not present at the meeting. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Benetti administered Oath of Office to Carlos Morgan. ELECTION OF 2012 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Since the full Commission was not in attendance, it was the consensus of the Commission to postpone election of the Chair and Chair Pro Tern to delay- the nominations until the next Planning Commission meeting. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Acting Chair Pro Tern 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. 2012-001- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Acting Chair Kuykendall introduced Application No. 2012 -001, a request for approval of a proposed amendment the City of Brooklyn Center's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update by changing an "OS- Office /Service Business" land use designation to "Mixed Use — OS /I (Office - Service Business /Industrial) for the property located at 4001 Lakebreeze Avenue North (and generally located and bound by Azelia Avenue to the west, Lakebreeze Avenue to the north, and HWY 100 to the east and south). 1 -26 -12 Page 1 Mr. Benetti presented the staff reporting describing the location of the property and the details of the proposal including the previous use of the site. He explained that this specific amendment would consider revising the current underlying land use of "OS- Office Service Business" to include an "industrial" element, which would allow a "Mixed -Use Office - Service /Industrial" land use designation. He added that if approved by the City Council, Staff will request authorization to submit an official application to the Metropolitan Council (as required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act). Mr. Benetti explained that the subject area consists of two separate parcels with a total combined area of 8.67 acres. Real Estate Recycling is proposing to redevelop these two parcels with a new 123,759 sq. ft. office /manufacturing/warehouse facility, which requires rezoning of the property from C -2 (Commerce) to an Industrial Zoning. He added that prior to rezoning the properties, a land use amendment must also be considered. Mr. Benetti further explained that through review of city records, it appears that the property has undergone a number of changes over the past 40 years. At one time it contained a small farmhouse and the Joslyn Pole Yard Company and later was identified for multiple uses including future single family, industrial and multi - family. He added that in 2010, the City adopted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan update, which indicated a change to the subject site from "Retail- Business" to a new "OS- Office /Service Business" category. Mr. Benetti stated that for purposes of determining if the proposed land use change meets city code requirements, the City's "Rezoning Evaluation Policy and Review Guidelines" contained in Section 35 -208 was utilized. He reviewed the requirements and how the proposed land use change meets those criteria. Commissioner Morgan asked about the progress of the clean -up on this Super Fund Site. Mr. Benetti responded that the City received a $50,000 grant through DEED and Mr. Hyde is driving the clean up on the site. He added that a potential plume was discovered and is being addressed. Mr. Benetti further clarified that this is not a Super Fund site so the clean-up and impact will be minimal. Commissioner Schonning asked for a definition of Condition No. 3 in the Recommendations of Approval. 3. "The proposed land use amendment will reduce the geographic over - concentration of particular types of land development when that pattern has become a negative influence on the community." Mr. Benetti responded that by adding a mixed use, you still want to maintain an office /service element in conjunction with an industrial element in order to allow for office use and not create a wide industrial use that could negatively impact the neighborhood. Commissioner Parks asked if once approved by the Met Council, is the City approving a PUD where a recommendation can be made to the buffer area between the properties. Mr. Benetti 1 -26 -12 Page 2 stated that the PUD allows for flexibility but you must maintain the use to comply with the underlying zoning districts. He added that the buffers proposed by the applicant will remain in place to protect the integrity and stability of the adjacent residential neighborhood. Commissioner Parks asked for an explanation of spot zoning. Mr. Benetti explained that spot zoning would be a request to rezone a property that did not belong or fit the surrounding properties. The zoning must comply with the approved, underlying land use of the property. If one wishes to change or rezone a property, the current land use must be consistent, or changed separately to make the zoning legal and compliant. Benetti added that in this case, allowing the land use change to take place would allow or provide an opportunity to consider a new mixed - use or planned unit development (PUD) zoning of the site, which could allow a mixed -use style of development to take place on the subject site, and optimize the property and create more opportunities. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2012 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2012 -001, at 8:10p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Acting Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall called for comments from the public. Mr. Paul Hyde, thanked the Commission for considering the application. He responded that they will begin testing the soils next week to find out how deep and wide the pollution is. Following the investigation, they will begin clean up. He added that they propose a maximum buffer on the west side of the property and will keep the mature trees on the site. He also stated that they are thrilled with the quality and caliber of the businesses that they anticipate will be relocating to this site. Commissioner Morgan asked for a general idea of what kinds of jobs may be available. Mr. Hyde stated that they anticipate that there will be over 200 jobs on the site with high caliber, high paying jobs in the medical industry. He added that they have not built such a facility in over four years. Penny Brown, 4819 Azelia Ave N, stated that the Caribou site is really full with cars and she wonders if the city has given the developer the old Denny's site to use. Mr. Benetti responded that the Denny's parcel will be acquired by the city through MnDOT and the intent is that they would allow Mr. Hyde to combine that site with his parcel. Caribou would not be allowed to park on this site unless an off -site parking agreement is executed and excess parking is established on the site. Ms. Brown responded that 200 employees creates a lot of traffic and cars. Mr. Benetti explained that will be looked at during a traffic analysis to discern what is appropriate for the roadways and traffic flow. He added that such issues will be established at the formal review of the application at a later date. Commissioner Morgan stated that he noticed that traffic has tripled at the Caribou site. 1 -26 -12 Page 3 Mr. Hyde responded that times were tough for Caribou a few years ago and their management has aggressively turned things around. He added that the alternate to a busy, full parking lot is a dead business. He added that the proposed use will be a positive addition to the area and adds to the city's tax base. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2012 -001. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Parks s seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2012 -001, at 8:10 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Acting 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 APPLICATION NO. 2012 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks , seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to recommend approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2012 -001, subject to the following conditions: The Metropolitan Council approval of the land use amendment change of this site from its current OS- Office /Service Business to the proposed "Mixed Use — OS /I (Office - Service /Industrial)" designation. Furthermore, Staff believes this recommendation and requested amendment can be supported based on the following objectives and goals listed in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (which are also memorialized in the attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012 -01: 1. The proposed land use amendment will improve the appearance of the city and enhance the quality of life, property values and civic pride in this Southwest neighborhood area; 2. The proposed land use amendment may help reduce and eliminate incompatible relationships among land uses (such as industry vs. housing). 3. The proposed land use amendment will reduce the geographic over - concentration of particular types of land development when that pattern has become a negative influence on the community. 4. The proposed land use amendment will provide an opportunity to provide an ideal redevelopment of a targeted area for the community's commercial and industrial sectors; eliminates an obsolescent or deteriorating land use; and stimulates new investment in the neighborhood and community. 1 -26 -12 Page 4 5. The proposed land use amendment will enhance and strengthen City Center's economic viability and status in the regional market place by the following supporting statements: i. helps to increase employment opportunities, possible retail sales, rental occupancy and tax base; ii. provides for the redevelopment of an obsolete, underutilized and vacant sites into a possible use(s) that address needs in the marketplace, and provides a more pedestrian - friendly atmosphere by including a regional trail connection as part of any future development plan; and iii. the new site will use shared parking as a means of potentially increasing density and diversity of uses. 6. The proposed land use amendment will provide an opportunity to create a new zoning district provides for a more flexible mix of land uses and to encourage good design. Voting in favor: Acting Chair Pro Tern Kuykendall, Commissioners, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 1 -26 -12 Page 5 City of Business and Development Brooklyn Center— Department www. cityofbrooklyncenter. org 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 -2199 Phone 763.569.3300 TTY /Voice 711 Fax 763.569.3494 MEMORANDUM TO: Chair Sean Rahn and Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business & Development Director Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist DATE: February 10, 2012 RE: February 16, 2012 Planning Commission Agenda Items The agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting for February 16, 2012 is attached for your review. The first (and pressing) item the Commission must complete is the election of officers, specifically your Chair and Chair Pro -Tem. City Code does not provide any directions or requirements on this election process. The Commission may elect to hold an open nomination and visible (show -of- hands) election, or choose to nominate the Commissioners via secret ballot. Staff will prepare paper ballots for your use that night if you so choose. At this next meeting, Staff may be able to introduce the newest member of the Planning Commission, as Mayor Willson is slated to recommend his choice of an appointee before the City Council next Monday night. Staff is unable to provide you with the name of this person at this time. Staff is presenting for the Commissioners review and input a Year 2012 Community Development Projects Map and Planning Activities List. As most of you are aware, Planning Staff utilizes this map as a visual aid to keep track of projects either nearing completion, under construction, or under future consideration. This map is periodically used as reference by others and in our periodic updates to the Commission, City Council and general public. This year the map also includes two "study areas" targeted by Planning Staff, which includes the Opportunity Site area located in the Central Commerce District, bounded by Shingle Creek Parkway, Summit Drive and Hwy 100; and the second area is the I -1 Industrial Park District located on the upper north end of the community. Planning staff will explain in more detail at the next meeting what we intend to study or bring to the Commission's attention as part of these study areas. Staff has also prepared a Planning Activities List, which includes a number of items or issues discussed last year that need to be addressed this year or soon thereafter. These issues include: 1) Landscape Policy and /or Tree Preservation Policy (or creation of new ordinance) 2) Architectural Standards (for certain districts) 3) Implementation Strategies for the Twin Lakes Trail Extension (Twin Lakes Regional Corridor) 4) Sign Ordinance updates (including electronic or dynamic sign standards) 5) Subdivision Ordinance update The last agenda item is will conclude with Staff providing an overview and clarification of the City's current Land Use Plan contained within the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This discussion item is due in part to questions raised at the January 26 meeting during consideration of the land use amendment on the Lifetime Fitness /MnDOT property. There is no required or recommended action by the Planning Commission on these items. 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