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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 05-26 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 MAY 26, 1988• CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Bertil Johnson, and Wallace Bernards. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, Planner Gary Shallcross and Recording Secretary Mary Lou Larsen. Chairman Lucht stated that Commissioners Mike Nelson, Ann Wallerstedt and Lowell Ainas had called indicating that they would not be able to attend this evening's meeting and were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 14, 1988 Motion by Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the minutes of the April 14, 1988 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki and Bernards. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Johnson as he did not attend that meeting. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Brookdale Square Development Possibilities The Secretary reviewed a memo from Planner Gary Shallcross regarding Brookdale Square shopping center development possibilities. He explained that Commercial Partners, the developer for the site, had undergone difficulties when planning the layout of the shopping center which resulted in several reviews and tabling before construction could get underway. He noted the access from Shingle Creek Parkway had been a major concern, with the City favoring a public street at that time and that it is still a problem. The City wanted to eliminate a traffic problem by creating an access as far away from County Road 10 as possible. He added that Commercial Partners has now acquired the Cinema property to the east and would like to expand the shopping center by 25,000 to 30,000 square feet and open an access between the two sites, thus allowing access to John Martin Drive for the shopping center and access to Shingle Creek Parkway for Cinema I, II, III, IV. Further discussion ensued regarding alternate accesses to the center after the expansion. The Secretary explained an access to the center could be made near the Perkins restaurant on John Martin Drive which would eliminate a lot of congestion with traffic entering the center from Shingle Creek Parkway. Planner Gary Shallcross explained the similarity of the theatre and shopping center weekday peak parking periods. He suggested that it might be more appropriate to reduce the parking requirement to one space for four seats when a theatre is in a shopping center complex. He noted that studies by the Urban Land Institute and the Institute of Transportation Engineers would require a similar number of stalls for 5-26-88 -1- weekday parking demand when there could be little or no "shared parking" between the theatres and the shopping center. He explained that the higher weekend demand for the theatres could be compensated for by the lower parking demand from the retail center, thus allowing for some "shared parking" when the theatres were at peak parking demand. Commissioner Bernards agreed that this would be a better formula. Chairman Lucht inquired if both theatres would continue to operate. The Secretary stated that they would as the Cinema theatre has a lease that cannot be broken. He stated the United Artist Theatre does a good business and sometimes creates a parking problem for the Yen Ching Restaurant when theatre patrons park to the north of the theater on certain nights. He noted at other times some of the parking spaces are never used. Commissioner Johnson stated he feels trying to exit the center onto Shingle Creek Parkway is a hazard. The Secretary explained that at the time of development the City favored a roadway through the center to prevent traffic congestion at County Road 10. He added that it may now be the time to consider installing another traffic signal on Shingle Creek Parkway. Commissioner Bernards asked if there is a drive-through proposed near the theater. The Secretary stated a good location might be near Perkins on John Martin Drive. Commissioner Malecki inquired if there had ever been a traffic count on Tuesday nights when a discount price is offered at the theater. The Secretary responded in the negative. The Secretary stated there may be a better place to construct the addition, such as excess property owned by Northwestern Bell. He added that at the time of construction of Brookdale Square it was suggested to face the shopping center in the opposite direction away from Brookdale Ford in order to have a better view. Chairman Lucht asked if the whole property would have to be replatted. The Secretary answered that it would or provide cross access agreements. Commissioner Bernards asked if any other area in the City is available for retail development. The Secretary stated the Lynbrook Bowl area is a possibility. He explained most developers are more interested in locating in the Brookdale area. b) Uses Permitted in the I-1 Zoning District The Secretary stated draft ordinance amendments regarding permitted uses in the I-1 zoning district distributed at this evening's meeting are for the Commission's consideration to be discussed at a later date. He stated a proposal for a fast food restaurant, hotel and office building had been submitted for the 5 acre I-1 zoned parcel on the corner of Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway. The Secretary explained this is not a good location for a fast food restaurant, but developers are willing to pay a considerable amount of money to locate there. He added that the City has favored a major development for that area. He stated staff has had meetings with Al Beisner of Richardson and Sons to discuss proposals for this I-1 zoned parcel. The Secretary explained the Master Plan does not address fast food restaurants. Commissioner Johnson asked about day care in the I-1 zoning district and what the definition of day care is. The Secretary explained an example would be the Learning 5-26-88 -2- Tree. He stated day care is not a permitted use in the I-1 zone at the present time, but possibly some property could be rezoned to C2 which does allow day care centers by special use permit. Commissioner Bernards asked if The Earle Brown Commons is in the I-1 zone. The Secretary responded that it is zoned R7. The Secretary stated that a Planned Unit Development Ordinance (PUD) would be coming before the Commission sometime in the future. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Johnson, and Bernards. Voting against: none. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:35 P.M. 1 i Chairman 1 1 J a j i i w i 4 5-26-88 -3- I I 1 V i�