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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-031 CCR Member Carol Eleven introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -31 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM OS- OFFICE /SERVICE BUSINESS TO MIXED USE OS/I — OFFICE - SERVICE BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL, RELATIVE TO THE COMMERCIAL ZONED LAND GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE CITY, BOUNDED BY AZELIA AVENUE TO THE WEST, LAKEBREEZE AVENUE TO THE NORTH AND HWY 100 TO THE EAST AND SOUTH OF THE PROPERTY (ADDRESS IS 4001 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, on March 11, 2010, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -01, a resolution recommending that the Brooklyn Center City Council adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2010, the City Council unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -65, a resolution adopting the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update in accordance with Minnesota statutes and the policies of the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, LTF Real Estate Company, Inc. owns a 7.39 acre parcel generally described in the heading of this resolution and which parcel is addressed as 4001 Lakebreeze Avenue North, and the State of Minnesota owns a 1.27 acre remnant parcel adjacent to and immediately east of the LTF owned parcel, and which two parcels as noted herein shall be known as the "Subject Site "; and WHEREAS, Real Estate Recycling, Inc. (RER) is proposing a new redevelopment plan on the subject site with a new office /manufacturing/warehouse facility, which requires rezoning, site and building plan and platting to complete; and WHEREAS, the current zoning of C -2 (Commerce) and underlying land use OS- Office/Service Business as identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan would not allow the redevelopment of this site as planned by RER under such zoning and land use category; and WHEREAS, under Planning Application No. 2012 -001, the City of Brooklyn Center initiated this land use amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in order to change the current land use designation of OS- Office /Service Business to Mixed -Use OS/I — Office- Service Business /Industrial; and WHEREAS, subject to a successful outcome of this land use amendment action, the City may consider a new planned unit development zoning classification on the Subject Site, to be considered under separate action and public hearing at a future Planning Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on January 26, 2012, whereby a planning staff report was presented and public testimony regarding the rezoning and development plan were received; and RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -31 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the land use amendment request in light of all testimony received, the guidelines for evaluating and determining the land use amendment as contained in the January 26, 2012, planning staff report, and the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended at the January 26, 2012, meeting, the approval of the proposed land use amendment to the City of Brooklyn Center's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and the submission of an official land use amendment application to the Metropolitan Council, in accordance with Minnesota statutes and the policies of the Metropolitan Council. WHEREAS, on February 13, 2012, the City Council received the favorable recommendation of this item, reviewed the planning report and analysis regarding this item, and has considered and addressed the comments received from interested parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center that the land use amendment to change the current land use designation of OS- Office /Service Business to a Mixed -Use OS/I - Office - Service Business /Industrial as comprehended under Planning Application No. 2012 -001, and on the subject property is hereby approved based upon the following findings: I. 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. 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. Will help to increase employment opportunities, possible retail sales, rental occupancy and tax base; RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -31 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 the Developer's site plan; 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center that the land use amendment noted herein is granted preliminary approval and City Staff is directed to submit to the Metropolitan Council the application for formal review, and is subject to the following condition: 1. The Metropolitan Council approves the land use amendment change of this site from its current Office /Service Business to the proposed "Mixed -Use OS/I - Office- Service Business/Industrial" designation. February 13, 2012 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dan Ryan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay ?,asman, Lin Myszkowski, and flan Ryan; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.