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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 10-28 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 OCTOBER 28, 1993 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairperson Sander at 7:30 p.m. Present were: Chairperson Ella Sander, Commissioners Mark Holmes, Bertil Johnson, Dianne Reem, Robert Mickelson and Tim Willson. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Commissioner Debra Hilstrom was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 14. 1993 There was a motion by Commissioner Johnson and second by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1993, Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Commissioners Holmes, Johnson, Reem and Willson. Voting against: none. Abstained: Chairperson Sander and Commissioner Mickelson. The motion passed. Commissioner Johnson excused himself from the meeting at 7:35 p.m. to avoid any possible conflict of interest involving Application Nos. 93011 and 93014. CHAIRPERSON'S.EXPLANATION Chairperson Sander explained that the Planning Commission is 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. APPLICATION NOS. 93014 AND 93011 (BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH) Chairperson Sander introduced the first item of business, a request for preliminary plat approval to combine the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth dealership property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard with the property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard into a single parcel. The Secretary stated that Application Nos. 93014 and 93011 will be reviewed as companion applications. Application No. 93011 is a request from Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth to rezone the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard and the 10-28-93 1 property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard to PUD/C2 and to approve a planned unit development proposal for an expansion of the car dealership. The Secretary noted this item was considered and tabled by the Commission on August 26, 1993, referred to the West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment, and because this is the sixtieth day following the Commission's tabling of the item, the Commission should take action on this request at this meeting. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff reports (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 93014, attached, and Planning Commission Information Sheets for Application No. 93011, attached). The Secretary reviewed proposed Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 93-01 and 93-02 which recommend amending the Comprehensive Plan and the rezoning of the properties addressed as 6121 and 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard, respectively. Chairperson Sander called for questions/comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Mickelson suggested the recommendation for installation of a gate in the driveway west of the proposed addition to prevent customer traffic from the area be included in the conditions for approval of Application No. 93011. Commissioner Reem inquired whether the lighting plans should be specifically included in the conditions and requested clarification of the plans for landscaping and buffering. The Secretary pointed out the lighting plans have been developed taking the neighborhood concerns into consideration and indicated that landscaping along Brooklyn Boulevard may be deferred to include likely recommendations from the Enhancement Task Force. Commissioner Reem inquired whether any changes may be made to the re-zoned C-1 property. The Secretary stated the property would be treated as single family and only landscaping and general maintenance would be allowed. Any expansion of the building or garage would not be permitted based on the limitations established for non-conforming uses. The Secretary reiterated the specific requests before the Commission and described the allowable uses under the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. He stated the proposed expansion and redevelopment of the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth site and the lot to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard is consistent with the need for flexibility for redevelopment of the Brooklyn Boulevard area as well as with recommendations of recent studies which favor such redevelopment and encourages the City to provide for the expansion needs of individual businesses. The Secretary responded to questions from Commissioners Holmes and Mickelson regarding the plans for screening and handicapped parking noting that both plans are consistent with the City's requirements. Chairperson Sander called for comments from the applicant. Bill Bartram, the owner of Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth,and Dave Phillips,architect,appeared before the Commission. Bartram stated the modifications to condition 12 related to landscaping and to condition 13 related to the addition of a specific gate are acceptable suggestions. Phillips described the details of placement of the gate,construction of the screening fence and placement and type of lighting on the property. 10-28-93 2 PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 93014) Chairperson Sander opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing to consider a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation of area no. 28 listed on table 14 and figure 15 of the Land Use Plan at page 98 of the Comprehensive Plan as "commercial retail." She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Jerry Techeny, 3606-61st Avenue North, requested information about the specific landscaping and trees that would be installed adjacent to his property to provide screening and diffuse noise from the commercial property. Architect Phillips detailed the specific size, number and types of trees to be planted to provide screening in an overlapping manner including retaining existing trees and adding spruce, cottonwood and elm trees. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson seconded by Commissioner Holmes to close the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION 93011 Chairperson Sander opened the meeting at 8:48 p.m. for the purpose of continuing a public hearing on the request to rezone the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard and the property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard to PUD/C2. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission, no one appeared to speak, and she entertained a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to close the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary brought the Commissioners' attention to Application No. 93014 requesting preliminary plat approval to combine the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth dealership property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard with the property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard into a single parcel. Commissioner Holmes inquired whether the applicant has contacted the owner of the property located at 6101 Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Bartram stated the owner has expressed interest in the sale of his property and if favorable terms can be mutually agreed upon, Bartram would consider purchasing that property to be used to expand his parking area. Discussions with two other homeowners by the park have also occurred, however, Bartram stated if he would purchase those, they would remain residential or the City may wish to consider the properties for expansion of the park. 10-28-93 3 PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 93014 Chairperson Sander opened the meeting at 8:52 p.m. for the purpose of a public hearing on a request for preliminary plat approval to combine the Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth dealership property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard with the property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission, no one appeared to speak, and she entertained a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson seconded by Commissioner Holmes to close the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-01 Member Mickelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-01 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 82-255 (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) RELATIVE TO LAND LOCATED ALONG BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Willson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairperson Sander, Commissioners Holmes,Mickelson, Reem and Willson and the following voted against the same: None;whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-02 The Secretary recommended that condition 13 of Application No. 93011 be re-written to indicate the plans shall be modified to provide screening along the south portion of the property where it abuts with 6101 Brooklyn Boulevard; to provide a gate in the driveway west of the proposed addition; and to provide lighting of a high cut off type located so as not to cause light glare on adjacent properties and condition 12 be re-written to include the following language: "The City Council may extend the deadline in the event the Brooklyn Boulevard Enhancement Study is not completed by this time." Member Mickelson introduced the following resolution which is consistent with the unanimous recommendation of the West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-02 RESOLUTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 93011 SUBMITTED BY BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Reem and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Chairperson Sander, Commissioners Holmes, Mickelson, Reem and Willson; and 10-28-93 4 the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 93014 (BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH) Commissioner Willson inquired what the effect of Watershed Commission disapproval would have on this application. The Secretary stated efforts would be made to resolve any conflicts; however, Resolution No. 93-02 could not remain in effect,but Resolution No. 93- 01 would remain in effect. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson seconded by Commissioner Willson to recommend approval of Application No. 93014 submitted by Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth for preliminary plat approval to combine the dealership property at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard with the property immediately to the south at 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City ordinances which may include the need for subdivision agreement regarding additional costs for utility service lines and hook ups. 3. The applicant shall apply for and receive the necessary approvals from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission prior to final plat approval by the City Council. 4. The applicant shall receive approval of Planning Commission Application No. 93011 and shall have entered into any necessary development agreements prior to final plat approval and the filing of this plat with Hennepin County. Voting in favor: Chairperson Sander,Commissioners Hilstrom,Holmes,Johnson,Mickelson, Reem and Willson. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Secretary indicated these items will be considered by the City Council at their November 8, 1993, meeting. Notices will be mailed to affected residents. Commissioner Willson expressed thanks on behalf of the Commission to the applicant for his forbearance with the process related to his application. OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary reviewed the agenda for the Commission's next meeting on November 18. The Secretary urged the Commissioners whose terms are expiring at year-end to communicate their intentions regarding re-appointment to the Mayor as soon as possible. It was noted the next meeting of the Brooklyn Boulevard Enhancements Task Force will be at 7 p.m., November 9, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 10-28-93 5 The Secretary responded to Commissioners' questions regarding the status of the proposed Park and Ride. Commissioner Reem inquired why the Planning Commission has not had an opportunity to consider the issue. The Secretary stated the Council conducted a public hearing because property acquisition is involved and Planning Commission review may be necessary. The Secretary briefly reviewed the status of various business relocations and commercial construction and remodeling activities. The Commissioners requested that information packets for Commission meetings be delivered to them in a more timely manner in order to allow adequate time for review and study of the materials. The Secretary described the process and procedures related to the preparation of the information and indicated that a summary information sheet will be prepared for delivery to the Commissioners in advance of the final materials but that it is almost impossible to get Commissioners full agenda packets before the Tuesday prior to a Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson seconded by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Chairperson Ella Sander Recorded and transcribed by: Arlene H. Bergfalk Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 10-28-93 6