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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05-11 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 MAY 11, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Tim Willson,Commissioners Donald Booth,Robert Mickelson,Graydon Boeck, Kathryn Palm, and Mark Holmes arrived at 7:45. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, Director of Public Services, Diane Spector and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin. Commissioner Diane Reem was excused from tonight's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 27. 1995 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1995,Planning Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLANATION Chairperson Willson explained 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 NO. 95005 Chairperson Willson introduced the first item of business, a request for Preliminary Plat approval to combine into two lots the various properties acquired by the City of Brooklyn Center for a ponding area and Park and Ride facility located at the northwest quadrant of 65th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 95005, attached). 5-11-95 1 Commissioner Booth inquired if there is any landscaping requirement and if so, does this application meet the requirement. The Secretary indicated this application well exceeds the City's landscaping requirement, however, there is no point system for public facilities such as are being proposed. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 95005) Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for Preliminary Plat at 7:55 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Mickelson to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Diane Spector, Director of Public Services, indicated in regards to the lighting plan, this is not final yet and will be part of the final plans. She noted the City is currently working with the consultant to tie the lighting plan in with the recommendations of the Brooklyn Boulevard Enhancement Study. Chairperson Willson inquired if there is a concern for night lighting. Ms. Spector indicated the property owners were concerned if there would be sufficient lighting surrounding the site, particularly near the landscaped areas. She indicated all these issues will be addressed. Ms. Spector explained the shelters will be MTC shelters, with custom benches to accommodate six individuals. As noted earlier the final landscape plan will be forthcoming, most likely will be developed this winter. Commissioner Mickelson inquired about the bike lockers. Ms. Spector described the lockers and indicated the lockers would be available to rent. She noted there will be five or six lockers. Commissioner Booth inquired if there would be any curb and gutter improvements to 65th Avenue. Ms. Spector indicated there would be curbing done on 65th Avenue, between Brooklyn Boulevard and Indiana and also storm sewer improvements. Commissioner Boeck expressed concern for the expenditures for the pond, and if this will address the issues of detention to the west. Ms. Spector indicated this is part of overall improvements and is the first of three improvements. She indicated the construction of this detention pond will help the detention area to the west. Commissioner Boeck inquired if MnDOT had been contacted. Ms. Spector indicated MnDOT has no participation in this project and the ponding area will not provide for storm water run-off from the highway. 5-11-95 2 Commissioner Holmes inquired about financing. Ms. Spector indicated the entire Park-and- Ride project would be funded by MTCO, the design services and replatting would be shared costs with the ponding and park improvements being the City's responsibility. Commissioner Holmes inquired about the start date. Ms. Spector indicated the proposed start date is August 1, 1995. Chairperson Willson called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak at the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to close the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 95005 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to recommend approval of Application No. 95005 submitted by the City of Brooklyn Center 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 provision of Chapter 15 of the city ordinance. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Booth, Holmes, Mickelson, and Palm. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the May 22, 1995, meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they must be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. APPLICATION NO. 95006 Chairperson Willson introduced the next item of business a request for a Special Use Permit for the placement of fill in the floodway and Site and Building Plan approval for a 20,000 square foot expansion to the General Litho Service, Inc.building previously approved by the City Council under Planning Commission Application No. 95004. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 95006, attached). Commissioner Holmes questioned in regards to the easement. The Secretary indicated the alteration of the grading plan and the building expansion will create an encroachment into an existing drainage and utility easement. An appropriate easement vacation for that part 5-11-95 3 of the encroachment will have to be accomplished by the City through an ordinance amendment prior to the issuance of the building permit for the proposed expansion. Chairperson Willson inquired if the changes are reflected in condition number 15 of the previous approval. The Secretary noted the Planning Commission made some changes and the changes are noted in the City Council minutes of March 27, 1995. Chairperson Willson indicated to clarify and include all changes made by the City Council, he would like the first condition to include all conditions set forth by the City Council. He suggested the condition to read: 1. All conditions listed under Planning Commission Application No. 95004 shall be continued and complied with prior to issuance of building permits for this project, as per City Council conditions sighted in their March 27, 1995 meeting minutes. Commissioner Boeck inquired in regards to the sheet drainage, previously noted as unacceptable. The Secretary indicated approval will not be made until modifications are complete. He stated the City Engineer will required storm sewers in this area and the applicant has agreed. Commissioner Boeck inquired as to the responsible party in regards to the 72 inch pipe north of the MTCO. He 'questioned if there was an opportunity to utilize this for a detention area. Ms. Spector indicated that would be an option, but this particular application does not address that issue and is not required to in this project. Ms. Spector indicated the project is only required not to further degrade the present wetland, they are not required to improve. Commissioner Boeck expressed concern that the City is asking a private individual to extend the 72 inch pipe, but this is not solving the responsibility for improving the drainage to Shingle Creek. He felt a detention area in the low land should be created. Chairperson Willson indicated the Commission is required to review the application on its own merit and not to review surrounding issues. Further discussion was held regarding the ponding and storm sewer drainage. Ms. Spector assured the Commission no further degradation would be occurring with this application. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 95006 Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for Preliminary Plat at 8:48 p.m. 5-11-95 4 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. The architect for the project stepped forward and indicated the culvert capacity is less than 72 inches. He noted the applicant is providing storage and is looking at improving and maintaining the site. Chairperson Willson inquired if the applicant would be willing to work with the City in the future on improvement projects. The architect indicated he felt the applicant would be willing to work with the City. Ms. Spector indicated she had held several conversations with the applicant and is confident he would work with the City on any future projects. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to close the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 95006 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to recommend approval of Application No. 95006 submitted by the VenStar Corporation subject to the following conditions: 1. All conditions listed under Planning Commission Application No. 95004 shall be continued and complied with prior to issuance of building permits for this project, as per City Council conditions sighted in their March 27, 1995 meeting minutes. 2. The applicant shall receive the appropriate approvals from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, the Army Corps of engineers and the Department of Natural Resources prior to the issuance of permits for this project. 3. An ordinance amendment vacating a portion of the drainage and utility easement on this property affected by the proposed building expansion shall be accomplished prior to the issuance of building permits for this project. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Booth, Holmes, Mickelson, and Palm. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the May 22, 1995, meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they must be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. 5-11-95 5 OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary noted there will be business items for the worksession on May 25, 1995. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 5-11-95 6