HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01 PCR Commissioner Parks introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-01
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING 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;
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 redevelopment plan
on the subject site of an approximate 124,000 sq. ft. 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, 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 will recommend RER consider a new planned unit development under a new PUD-Mixed C-
2/I-1 (Commerce/Industrial Park) zoning classification on the Subject Site, to be considered under
separate action and public hearing at a future Planning Commission meeting; and
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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
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council 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 on the subject property, be approved based upon the following
findings:
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.
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;
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.
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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 Planning Advisory Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that 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 be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The Metropolitan Council approval of 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.
January 26, 2012
Date Chair
ATTES
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Schonning
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Acting Chair Pro Tem Kuykendall, Commissioners, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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