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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 09-13 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Kara Kuykendall, Carlos Morgan, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Councilmember Carol Kleven, Planning Commission Secretary Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Scott Burfeind and Stan Leino were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—AUGUST 16, 2012 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2012 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. 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. PRESENTATION—BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDY UPDATE Mr. Steve Lillehaug, City Engineer, provided a presentation of the Executive Summary of the Brooklyn Boulevard Study. He stated that he would like to step thru the progress being made on the Brooklyn Boulevard Study that is being done in cooperation with Hennepin County, MnDot and Three Rivers Park District. Mr. Lillehaug explained the goal is to revitalize the corridor improving transportation functions of the road in an appealing and safe manner to create a more pedestrian friendly environment and to also spur redevelopment. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed existing conditions along Brooklyn Boulevard especially the existing non-compatible uses such as single family homes. He added this study will set the ground work to establish funding once a specific plan is in place since no funding is currently identified. Commissioner Morgan arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed some areas along Brooklyn Boulevard that need improvements and noted recommended strategies and concepts that will be looked at throughout the study to allow the vision and improvements to occur that will improve safety along the corridor and eliminate direct access onto Brooklyn Boulevard. Page 1 9-13-12 Chair Rahn asked about the implementation of the plan and cost estimates for the project. Mr. Lillehaug replied that implementation will first be for manageable projects and the 1St phase will be at Hwy 100 and Brooklyn Blvd since MnDot will be redecking the bridge in 2014. That project will be what sets the tone for the next phase. He added that from a safety standpoint, the area along Brooklyn Boulevard and 50th Avenue near Malmborg's could be the next phase since it is a high accident intersection. However, each phase of the project will be dependent on funding and partnership with others. Commissioner Parks asked if roundabouts have been considered for the corridor. Mr. Lillehaug responded that he is an advocate of single lane roundabouts, however; only multi-lane roundabouts could be utilized along Brooklyn Boulevard. He added they have been discussed; however, controlled intersections seem to be a better solution in this corridor area with the possibility of a roundabout north of Hwy 100. APPLICATION NO. 2012-019 LOREN VAN DER SLIK/GATLIN DEVELOPMENT Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2012-019, consideration of a Planned Unit Development proposing Amendment No. 3 to the previously approved 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 9-13-12 for Application No. 2012-019.) Mr. Benetti explained the requested amendments consist of: • Replatting of Lots 12 and 13 into two new lots (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition) and which includes the revising original Building Site D from a 6,175 sq. ft. retail building to a new 8,400 sq. ft. building for mixed retail services and restaurant use with a drive thru service window and lane. • Replatting of Lots 15, 16 and 17 into four reconfigured lots (Outlot B, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition) and which includes replacing original Building Site Q (35,660 sq. ft. junior box retail store) with two new mixed retail/restaurant pad sites (new O and Q pad sites). • The creation of a new Outlot B for future Shingle Creek day lighting features. Mr. Benetti further described how the proposed amendments would affect the development on the site. He stated that since this new Outlot was specifically created to accommodate additional Shingle Creek day-lighting and since it will not be done this year, Staff suggested this specific amendment item be denied, and the proposed outlot area incorporated into the adjacent (proposed) Lots 2 and 3 of this proposed Shingle Creek Crossing 2° Addition plat. He added staff does support the concept in allowing additional day-lighting of Shingle Creek in this same "open area" in the future which can be done by placing a drainage and utility easement over these lots. He added this revision will be addressed under the Planning Application No. 2012- 011,the request for Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition. Page 2 9-13-12 Mr. Benetti reviewed issues brought forward at the last Commission meeting regarding `eating establishments' with drive-up windows and stated that convenience food restaurants with drive- up windows are allowed by a special use permit under the C-2 (Commerce) district provided they do not abut R1, R2, or R3 zoned properties. Chair Rahn asked for clarification on the denial of Outlot B for future daylighting. Mr. Benetti responded that with the costs involved with the daylighting, this allows a building to stay where it is at and as the site starts to expand that they could use TIF dollars to benefit this area to complete the daylighting features. Mr. Eitel added Building Q is a restaurant pad and the pond will be built soon and with the economic energy generated by this project, funds will become available to pay for the daylighting. PUBLIC HEARING—APPLICATION NO. 2012-019 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2012-019, at p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. No one came forward for the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Parks , seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2012-019. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Parks stated that he is not in favor of Buildings G, D and E and feels it is a very suburban look and does not encourage pedestrian traffic with the layout of parking. He added it is good for now but not for the future. He envisions businesses coming for a few years and then leaving empty buildings. He added he feels we could have done better with the site. Commissioner Schonning stated he traveled through the site today on a road that is a one way and there was a lot of traffic to the Wal-Mart site. He feels there will be a lot of traffic into this site which should be good for future businesses. Commissioner Parks restated how important he feels the view and access from Hwy 100 is to the success of this site. He also stated his direct concern is once someone is on the site, how does a pedestrian get through the site if there is a fence around the site. Mr. Eitel responded that there will be a fence along County Road 10 that will encourage pedestrians to enter the site at the intersections and not cross over from County Road 10 to the site through the parking lot. He added there is over a mile of interior walkways on the site for pedestrians to navigate. Page 3 9-13-12 Commissioner Parks stated he feels the fence will keep people off the site rather than encourage them to enter the site since the fence is located in a way that redirects them away from the site. Mr. Eitel responded that the walkways are located to connect to the trailways and are designed to encourage pedestrian safety. Mr. Parks stated again that he feels there should not be a fence around the site but rather walkways that direct pedestrians directly to the site. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-18 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-020 SUBMITTED BY LOREN VAN DER SLIK/GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NUMBER 3) TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PUD There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Chair Rahn, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012-20. There was continued discussion among the Commission regarding voting on approval or denial of the application. Chair Rahn stated if it is the Commission's decision to deny the resolution, they need to state their reasoning or basis for denial. Commissioner Parks stated he objects to the decrease in the number of parking spaces on the site with the increase to the building size; he feels the plans does not provide adequate pedestrian access with the fence around the site; and he would like the building sites to have more green space. Commissioner Kuykendall stated she is not comfortable with additional drive-thru's on this site and feels the city has adequate number of them already. She would be more comfortable with a more specific plan for the building before allowing a drive thru. She added if the plan were modified to approve without lot B, she would vote positively. Commissioner Kuykendall made a friendly amendment to the motion on the floor to remove the drive thru window in Building D. Commissioner Schonning and Chair Rahn accepted the friendly amendment. Commissioner Parks requested a second friendly amendment that a recommendation be added to move the pedestrian walkways and increase the green space for Buildings D and E. Commissioner Schonning stated he would not accept the motion because it is too vague to vote on and in looking at the green space he feels green space has been added. Commissioner Parks clarified his amendment requesting the Developer will improve pedestrian access from Bass Lake Road(County Road 10), which would be reviewed as part of the final site plan process. Page 4 9-13-12 Commissioner Schonning, Kuykendall and Chair Rahn accepted the second friendly amendment. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Morgan, Parks and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its September 24, 2012 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. APPLICATION NO. 2012-011 LOREN VAN DER SLIK/GATLIN DEVELOPMENT Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2012-011, consideration of proposed Preliminary Plat of SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 2" ADDITION, located in the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD properties. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 9-13-12 for Application No. 2012-011.) Mr. Benetti explained the final plat for Shingle Creek Crossing was approved on May 23, 2011. Under this 2nd Addition,the Applicant is requesting to modify or add the following changes: • Replat Lots 12 and 13, Shingle Creek Crossing into two new lots, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition. • Replat Lots 15, 16 and 17 of Shingle Creek Crossing into four reconfigured lots, to be known as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition. • Platting of a new Outlot B, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition. He added replatting is necessary to accommodate individual parking needs for each reconfigured building pad sites. PUBLIC HEARING—APPLICATION NO. 2012-011 There was a motion by Commissioner Parks , seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2012-011, at 9:17p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. No one came forward for the public hearing on Application No. 2012-011. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Parks , seconded by Commissioner Kuykendall, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2012-011. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application Page 5 9-13-12 ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-21 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-011, SUBMITTED LOREN VAN DER SLIK (FOR GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY) A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 2ND ADDITION There was a motion by Commissioner Kuykendall, seconded by Commissioner Parks,to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012-21. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Morgan, Parks and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its September 24, 2012 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. DISCUSSION ITEM-UPDATE ON REVISED SITE PLAN FOR SLIM'S PIZZA Mr. Benetti provided an updated site plan for Slim's Pizza (6901 Brooklyn Boulevard) which was brought to the Commission a few weeks ago. He stated that Staff has been working with the applicant to realign their site plan and they are prepared to bring this new layout before Council. It was the unanimous consensus of the Planning Commission members that this was a better plan and meets their approval. DISCUSSION ITEM — BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR LAND USE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITY AREAS Staff asked the remaining Commissioners if they wished to continue the discussion of the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor land use issues and identification of certain "opportunity areas", which were introduced previously after Mr. Lillehaug's presentation of the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study update. Chair Rahn stated he would prefer to have a majority or full Commission in attendance and recommended City Staff defer the presentation and discussion to a future meeting date. The remaining Commissioners concurred. There were no other discussion items. Page 6 9-13-12 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 7 9-13-12