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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05 PCR Commissioner Kuykendall introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM "PS-PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC" AND MF- MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE" TO "MF-MIXED ENHANCED (MULTI- FAMILY MIXED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH ENHANCED SETBACKS)" RELATIVE TO LAND GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE CITY, ADDRESSED AS 5401-5415 —69" 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 Resolution No. 2010-65, a resolution adopting the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update;and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center originally initiated a proposed land use amendment to this 2030 Comprehensive Plan, by changing the current land use designation of certain lands located in the Northwest Quadrant of the City, addressed as 5401-5415 —69th Avenue North (Subject Site), from "PS-Public & Semi-Public" to "MF-Multi-Family (High Density) Residential"; and WHEREAS, Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. (Maranatha), is proposing a redevelopment plan on the subject site, which contains an obsolete 97-bed skilled care nursing home facility, to be replaced with a new 38-unit senior independent living apartment facility,which requires rezoning, site and building plan and platting to complete; and WHEREAS, the current zoning of the Subject Site of R1 One Family Residence district and its underlying land use identified as "PS-Public & Semi-Public" and in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, would impede the redevelopment of this site as planned by Maranatha under such zoning and land use category; 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 April 12, 2012 planning staff report and the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and after initial consideration of this matter tabled this item to the May 17, 2012 meeting; and PC RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 WHEREAS, upon conceptual development plan revisions of a proposed planned unit development by the Owners of the subject site,the City of Brooklyn Center amended this land use amendment request in order to change the current and overall land use designation of the Subject Site from "PS-Public & Semi-Public" and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density)" to a new overall land use of"MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi-Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)"; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2012, the Planning Commission reconsidered the revised land use amendment, whereby an updated planning staff report was presented, the guidelines for evaluating and determining the land use amendment as contained in the April 12, 2012 planning staff report and the updated May 17, 2012 report were received, along with updated findings from the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, an additional public hearing was granted, public testimony was received,and the request was duly considered in light of all testimony received. 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 on the Subject Site of"PS-Public & Semi-Public" and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density)" to new "MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi-Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)" designation, 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 northwest neighborhood area; 2) The proposed land use amendment will provide an opportunity to provide an ideal redevelopment of a targeted area in an established residential sector; eliminates an obsolescent or deteriorating land use; and stimulates new investment in the neighborhood and community. 3) 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: a) helps to increase employment opportunities, rental occupancy and tax base; b) provides for the redevelopment of an obsolete and underutilized site into a use(s) that address needs in the marketplace, especially for senior housing and life-cycle housing needs. C) the new site will use shared parking as a means of potentially increasing density and diversity of uses. 4) The proposed land use amendment will provide an opportunity to create a new zoning district,which provides for a more flexible mix of land uses and PC RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 to encourage good design. 5) The proposed land use amendment meets the following Land Use, Redevelopment and Physical Image Strategies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: a. Protect and enhance the residential neighborhoods. b. Improve the appearance of the city to enhance quality of life, property values and civic pride. C. Improve the image of the City through branding and coordinated theme development in public areas. 6) The proposed land use amendment meets the following Land Use and Redevelopment Objectives of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: a. Gradually reduce & eliminate incompatible relationships among land uses (such as industry vs. housing). b. Continue the selective redevelopment of targeted areas, commercial, industrial and residential, to eliminate obsolescent or deteriorating land uses and stimulate new investment. i. Ensure that redeveloped sites adhere to the planning and design principles contained in this comprehensive plan and special area plans ii. Assist with spot replacement of housing that becomes deteriorated beyond the point of economic rehabilitation. Ensure that replacement housing fits with its neighbors. C. Enhance and strengthen City Center's economic viability and status in the regional market place. i. Help increase retail sales,rental occupancy and tax base. ii. Promote the redevelopment of obsolete, underutilized or vacant sites into uses that address needs in the marketplace, and that provide a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. iii. Explore the use of shared parking as a means of potentially increasing density and diversity of uses. d. Use the zoning ordinance to provide for a more flexible mix of land uses and to encourage good design. 7) The proposed land use amendment meets the following principles as indicated under the City's support of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act's Local Housing Incentives Programs of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: a. A balanced housing supply with housing available for people at all income levels. b. The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale,rental and location of housing within the community. C. A variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life cycle. d. A community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, PC RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 including ownership and rental housing. e. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the community while striving to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs. f. The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of access to and linkage between housing and employment. 8) The proposed land use amendment meets the following Housing Goals and Objectives of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: a. Continue the selective redevelopment of targeted commercial, industrial and residential areas to eliminate obsolescent or deteriorating land uses and stimulate new investment. i. Ensure that redeveloped sites adhere to the planning and design principles contained in this comprehensive plan and special area plans. ii. Assist with spot replacement of housing that becomes deteriorated beyond the point of economic rehabilitation. Ensure that replacement housing fits with its neighbors. b. Work to ensure that the City's housing can evolve to meet the needs and demands of its current and future population. i. Accommodate changing family and household structure by providing a suitable mix of housing types. ii. Foster a mix of housing values and incomes, including introduction of higher-value housing in lower income areas. iii. Continue to rehabilitate multifamily housing in targeted areas. BE IT FURTHER 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 "PS-Public & Semi-Public" and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density) Residential" to new "MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi-Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)" designation, be approved based upon the following conditions: I. The Metropolitan Council approval of the land use amendment change of this site from "PS-Public & Semi-Public' and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density) Residential" to new "MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi-Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)"designation. 2. The land use shall be become valid only if the City Council accepts the planned (separate) rezoning of the overall site from R1 (One Family Residence) and R6 (Multiple Family Residence) to the proposed new PC RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 PUD-MIXED R5/R6 (Planned Unit Development Mixed — High Density Residential) District. May 17, 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: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Morgan, Leino, Burfeind,Kuykendall and Schonning, and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.