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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 06-14 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 REGULAR SESSION JUNE 14, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Scott Burfeind, Stan Leino, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Councilmembers Carol Kleven and Lin Myszkowski, Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Kara Kuykendall and Carlos Morgan were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MAY 31, 2012 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schonning,to approve the minutes of the May 31, 2012 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Rahn 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. DISCUSSION ITEM—PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2012-010 2012-011 AND 2012-012 THRU 016—SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING—PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 2ND ADDITION"AND FIVE (5)NEW SITE AND BUILDING PLANS FOR THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mr. Benetti described proposed updates to the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD amendment including: • Widening the proposed driveway corridor between the Sears store and former Brookdale Food Court building from 40 ft. to 60 ft. • Removal of proposed 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant pad site identified as Building R. • Revised layouts of original Building A (8,500 sq. ft. retail) and Building J(8,400 sq. ft. retail)to a new small retail store Building A (8,500 sq. ft.) small shop with drive-thru service land Building B (1,800 sq. ft.) Page 1 6-14-12 • Addition of a new full access onto Xerxes Avenue North approximately 475 ft. south of the County Road I O/Xerxes Avenue intersection and directly across from the Xerxes Avenue access point into the Brookdale Corner Shops retail center. • Reduction of original Building B from 9,400 sq. ft. retail to new 2,488 sq. ft. restaurant site with drive-thru service lane. • Reconfiguration of original Buildings C and D pad sites into three new convenience food restaurants with drive-thru window and service lanes and relabeled as Building G (4,510 sq. ft.), Building 1 (2,300 sq. ft.) and Building D (1,866 sq. ft.). • Removal of original proposed junior box retail store Building Q (35,680 sq. ft.) and replaced with a 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant building site. • Adding a new restaurant pad site as Building O (7,500 sq. ft.). • Allowing certain convenience food restaurant sites to include drive-thru/pick-up windows and lanes (as opposed to a special use permit for each use). • Additional daylighting of Shingle Creek waterway south of Buildings N and Q. Stan Leino arrived at 7:20 p.m. Mr. Benetti further explained that the applicant has submitted a new Shingle Creek Crossing Master PUD plan along with a new PUD Amendment drawings and maps indicating the new building pad layouts and other site changes. He added that the new Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition will include realignment of certain lot lines and easements created under the first plat. Commissioner Parks commented that he supports the removal of Building R since the plan indicated that there was not enough convenient parking for that building. He also stated that he is not in favor of the reconfiguration of Buildings C and D into three convenience drive-thru restaurants since the drive lanes can add to congestion. He further stated that he would like to see enhancements to the site to encourage more pedestrian friendly walkways on the site. DISCUSSION ITEM—PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2012-003 —MARANATHA HOMES —UPDATE ON THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT/SITE PLAN FROM THE MAY 31, 2012 MEETING Mr. Benetti stated that they have been working with the applicant on some suitable alterations to landscaping including the layout of coniferous trees and fencing on the site. He also shared that the Fire Department is approving a 12 foot fire lane road around the perimeter of the site with at least a 2 ft. clear side on each side, down from the 20 ft. originally proposed. He added that the surface will be asphalt and the corners will have to be slightly wider to allow proper turns of the fire rigs. Mr. Benetti further stated that many of the neighbors stated that they do not want their gardens shaded. He pointed out that the pond on the southwest corner will be added to take in overflow from the ponding area on the center of the site. Also,the swell of this pond does not allow them to keep all existing trees. He further stated that in order to meet the ordinance,the applicant has indicated that they will put up a 6 ft. high fence to provide proper screening from the residential properties and they will keep as many trees as possible on the site and they will add additional trees along the south side of the site to fill in the gaps. Mr. Benetti added that the 12 ft. fire lane Page 2 6-14-12 road will only be for emergency vehicles and will include collapsible bollards to discourage traffic from other vehicles along the perimeter road. They will also remove all lights along the pathway but will maintain all lighting in parking areas as required by city ordinances. Mr. Eitel added that with additional alterations to the site plan being proposed, all concerns brought to the Commission by the residents will be addressed and should not be an issue. Chair Rahn stated that the ponding area on the site seems rather large for the site. Mr. Eitel responded that the ponding areas serve as an onsite infiltration system which will keep most of the water on the site. Chair Rahn added that he wonders if the residents prefer a fence to live screening(trees). Commissioner Leino stated that he feels that live screening (trees) seem to be a better solution to screening since a fence can be unpleasant to look at unless it is serving a purpose such as keeping out noise or keeping people off the property. He feels that good landscaping is a better fit than just a fence. Mr. Eitel replied that a fence gives you privacy and seclusion in a back yard and staff will provide a landscape plan for the City Council's review that is consistent with city requirements that will include a fence in some areas and live screening in other areas. Commissioner Parks asked if water will drain off the western side of the site into the drainage ditch. Mr. Eitel responded that method of water retention doesn't meet the Watershed criteria for storm control. He added they must route water to an in-site infiltration system. There was further discussion regarding the retention pond and proposed parking on the site. Commissioner Burfeind stated that he has seen the head-in area of parking spaces used to reroute water and perhaps by doing that they could reduce the area of the swale or the retention pond. He added that what is being proposed is definitely better that what exists on the site. DISCUSSION ITEM— SHINGLE CREEK/WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED DISTRICT— THIRD GENERATION PLAN—CITY'S CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE Mr. Benetti stated that City Engineer is asking for two Planning Commission members to serve as an advisory board for follow up which will involve one more meeting and if anyone is interested,they should contact him and he will pass that information on to Mr. Lillehaug. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Benetti reminded the Commission that on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 SRF and the City will be holding an open house at the West Fire Station located at 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard related to the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study. There was no other business. Page 3 6-14-12 ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Leino,to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 4 6-14-12