HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-11 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission members and the City Council members met in a joint meeting convened by
Mayor pro tern Carmody at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody,Debra Hilstrom,and Kay Lasman;Planning Commission Chair Tim
Willson, Commissioners Stephen Erdmann,Rex Newman,and Brian Walker were present. Also present
were City Manager Michael J. McCauley,Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Secretary
to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission
Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Mayor Kragness and Commissioners Boeck, Holmes, and Reem
were excused.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -AUGUST 14. 1997
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to approve the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 1997, as submitted. The motion passed with
Commissioner Newman abstaining from the vote.
Planning Commission Chair Willson welcomed the Councilmembers to the meeting and noted it is
beneficial for the two groups to discuss City issues together.
ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AND
RELIGIOUS USES IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Secretary Warren reviewed the background to the Council's recent adoption of an ordinance establishing
a 12-month moratorium on development of certain uses in the City's commercial and industrial area. The
Council took such action after determining that the existing land use controls did not adequately address
various land use concerns in this area. He used an overhead transparency of a map to describe the CIa,
C2,11,and PUD districts affected by the ordinance. The moratorium will provide a"time out" period for
further study to consider appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code to protect
the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of City residents. Mr. Warren stated that these
issues will be considered by the Planning Commission prior to Council discussion and action and may be
included in the Comprehensive Plan update.
City Manager McCauley further explained that it is crucial to methodically consider where certain types
of growth/re-development should be encouraged in the City's industrial/commercial complex,to clearly
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define land use, determine appropriate utilization and the effect on the City's tax base. He described
several possible scenarios of educational uses in the zoning district.
Following an open discussion,it was agreed that staff will develop and provide information and materials
as a starting point for an extensive discussion of this issue,at the Planning Commission level,over the next
several months.
During the discussion, Pastor Judy Fornara, representing the Spiritual Life Church, spoke about the
Church's current construction plans at Shingle Creek Parkway and Xerxes Avenue North and future plans
for expansion of programs. She was assured that the moratorium ordinance will not affect the church's
Application No. 97006,previously approved by the Council
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Mr. Warren reviewed the status of the Comprehensive Plan update. He explained the document is in
administrative review and will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council in substantially the same form
as presented at the final Task Force meeting held on August 19, 1997. Following the Met Council's review
of the document from a regional viewpoint,the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and
make a recommendation to the City Council for final action by year-end. Mr. Warren indicated that
statements on several issues including Brooklyn Boulevard,shoreland management ordinances,and certain
lot sizes, may need to be added to the Plan update. The document will also be sent to neighboring
communities and other entities for their comment.
The commissioners and councilmembers agreed the Task Force established to review and update the
Comprehensive Plan performed admirably. Chair Willson stated that the public members added a
worthwhile perspective to the discussions. Councilmember Carmody expressed appreciation to the
Planning Commissioners and task force members for their time and effort to update the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Hilstrom noted that now is the time that the City should be looking at the needs it has
which might be funded through the State Legislature. She pointed out that these funding requests are now
being compiled by Legislators and that the City should carefully prioritize its requests for possible
submission.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Arlene Bergfalk
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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