HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 09-27 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
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 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 Scott Burfeind, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning were
present. Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Planning
Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Kara Kuykendall and Stan Leino were absent
and excused. Carlos Morgan was absent and unexcused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schonning,to approve
the minutes of the September 13, 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.
DISCUSSION ITEM — BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR STUDY AREA - LAND
USE OPPORTUNITY SITES AND AREAS
Mr. Eitel explained that the presentation includes road layouts along with potential
redevelopment opportunities due to proposed acquisitions of properties along the corridor. Many
areas will be created by eliminating single-family residences due to the City/County's desire to
remove conflicting access points along Brooklyn Boulevard.
Mr. Eitel stated the majority of the roadways changes are expected to take place in overall
(ROW) widths between 84-ft. to 100-ft. in areas and the study has identified this same area to
incorporate a new standard overall width of 109 feet, which would include two lanes of travel
(both directions); left-hand turn lanes; center medians; 10-foot boulevard/green-strips; a 10-ft.
wide trail and 6-ft. sidewalk on either side of the roadway; completed by 2-ft. "clear-zones" off
the back-edge of the trails and walkways.
Mr. Eitel added due to the unknown of future funds available to assist in these improvements,
the City may be "ham-strung" in certain places where redevelopment may take place and the
likelihood of replacing these residential areas with commercial, retail or office uses may be
limited or unlikely due to the availability of space. However, small scale multi-family or senior
residential care facilities may be ideal given the limitedness of redevelopment space once these
areas are cleared or final right-of-way limits have been determined.
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Mr. Eitel reviewed the plans to preserve and enhance adjacent residential neighborhoods, protect
adjoining residential properties and identify necessary right of way corridor width to accomplish
boulevard treatments, setbacks for trails and sidewalks and placement of landscaped medians to
enable the vision and goals for the corridor to be accomplished.
There was further discussion among the Commission regarding potential development along
Brooklyn Boulevard and future and existing trailways.
There is no official action to be taken, however, Staff was directed to prepare a resolution for
review at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEM — ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Mr. Eitel stated staff researched cities that have architectural and/or design standards.
incorporated into their city ordinances. He suggested that perhaps the Commission take a look at
city's that have desirable existing architecture as a starting point in establishing guidelines for the
city to adopt.
Commissioner Parks stated he would like to establish landscape standards as well as architectural
standards.
There is no official action to be taken for this discussion item.
There were no other discussion items.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Burfeind, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:36 p.m.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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