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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 06-27 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 JUNE 27, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission study session was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Donald Booth,Robert Mickelson, and Dianne Reem were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren an& Planning Commission Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Commissioner Holmes entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Palm did not attend. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 13. 1996 There was a motion by Commissioner Booth seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1996 minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Mickelson abstained from voting. CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLANATION Chair Willson 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. APPLICATION NO. 96008 Chair Willson introduced Application No. 96008, a request from Oppidan Investment Company, Minneapolis,for site and building plan approval to redevelop property located northeasterly of the intersection of 63rd and Brooklyn Boulevard. After demolition of the existing building,3 new retail buildings totaling 102,000 square feet will be constructed. The complex includes a 78,500 square foot building for the principal tenant,Rainbow Foods to occupy 68,500 square feet; a 9,600 square foot building to house Hollywood Video and Great Clips; and a 13,905 square foot Walgreen drugstore building. 10,000 square feet of retail space in the food store is not allocated pending study of possible relocation of the City's liquor store. The Secretary presented the staff report and used overhead transparencies to show the location and site and building plans for the proposed complex(See details in Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 96008 dated 6-27-96 which is attached). During the presentation, the Secretary referenced the City Engineer's June 26, 1996 report reviewing the proposed site and 6-27-96 1 grading plan for this Application and noted the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission will consider the Applicant's plan at its July 11 meeting. The staff recommends approval of the proposal submitted by Oppidan Investment Company subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Warren noted this proposal does not require any special use permits, no variances are requested, and that a public hearing is not required. Chair Willson called for questions from the Commission members. Commissioner Reem expressed concern that the access on 63rd Avenue that has been realigned to intersect with Chowen Avenue could become an optional truck service route and customer cut- through street. This additional traffic could jeopardize safety in that residential area. Mr. Warren explained the staff analysis of the options and the rationale for realignment of that access. This realignment to intersect with an existing street is accepted practice, will accommodate berming, landscaping and a pond on the easterly side of the food store, and will facilitate the Applicant's proposed semi-truck delivery route to the food store loading dock on the east side. Based on study of the anticipated traffic flow, it is not expected that this realignment will result in additional traffic on Chowen Avenue. Mr. Dennis Crowe,representing Rainbow Foods,provided additional details regarding the plans for the store, including semi-truck delivery routes and times. Mr. Joe Ryan, representing Oppidan Investment Company,provided further details regarding the plans for the complex. Improvements to the redesigned Brooklyn Boulevard right in/right out access were discussed. Commissioner Boeck suggested that the access be"softened" and that right turn lanes be constructed at that access to facilitate smoother and safer traffic flow on to Brooklyn Boulevard. Further issues considered included other traffic patterns, hours of operation of the various retail facilities, addition of a pedestrian access at the northeast corner of the property, and the status of tenant commitments. The Commissioners did not interpose any objections to the plans presented by the Applicant. Questions and concerns were expressed pertaining to the 2 water treatment ponds to be constructed on the site in connection with the Applicant's drainage improvement plans. The Commissioners recommended installation of an aerator in the "wet" pond (pond A) to prevent stagnation of the water. Mr. Doren Lazan, representing Landform Engineering Company, Wayzata, responded to Commissioners' concerns and questions regarding the ponds and provided details of the drainage improvement plans. The Commissioners agreed to defer to the Watershed Commission and City Engineer's review and subsequent approval of the drainage plans as provided in conditions 2 and 12 of the staff report. 6-27-96 2 Chair Willson requested that comments from residents in attendance be permitted. The Commissioners concurred. Ms. K. Shusta, 6337 Indiana Avenue North, supported the Chowen Avenue intersect with the 6')rd Avenue access to the complex and stated the development will be an asset to the community. Ms. D. Iverson, 2006 Ericon Drive, supported the Chowen Avenue intersect with the 63rd Avenue access to the complex, questioned plans for pond B and its long-range status, and expressed enthusiasm for the proposed development plans. Mr. T. Paulson, 3216 Poe Road, suggested that pedestrian access from the northeast corner of the site be provided and that appropriate pedestrian access and sidewalks and informational signage be included in the complex. He stated the redevelopment is strongly supported by the community. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO 96008 There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Boeck that condition 16 be added to the approval of Application No. 96008 to provide a pedestrian access to the complex from the northeast corner of the property. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Booth, seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve Application No. 96008, submitted by Oppidan Investment Company, subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The buildings are to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 6-27-96 3 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B-612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas with the exception of the front entrance area where this may be waived to assist grocery cart maneuverability. 9. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property, improvement sand utility service lines prior to the release of the performance guarantee. 10. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 11. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 12. The storm water drainage system shall be approved by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission prior to the issuance of permits. 13. Ponding areas required as part of the storm drainage plan shall be protected by an approved easement. The easement document shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits. 14. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and details. 15. The plans shall be modified to provide an extension of the concrete delineators to the north and east of the drive-up lane for the drug/pharmacy building. 16. The plans shall be modified to provide a pedestrian access to the site from the northeast corner of the property. Voting in favor: Chair Willson,Commissioners Boeck,Booth,Holmes,Mickelson,and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its July 8 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Commissioners will require that the application be returned to the Commission for re-consideration. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Willson and Secretary Warren will work together to notify the Mayor of a vacant position on the Planning Commission and request that the position be filled. 6-27-96 4 The Commission's next meeting will be on July 11, 1996. The agenda includes consideration of proposed new projects in the City. Commissioner Holmes notified the Commissioners and the Secretary that he will be absent from the July 11 and July 2g Commission meetings. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck seconded by Commissioner Mickelson to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. T Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Arlene Bergfalk TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 6-27-96 5 i 1