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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 01-16 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 16,1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION The 1985 Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL - 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson, Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier and Planner Gary Shallcross. The Secretary noted that Commissioner Malecki had called to say she would be unable to attend and Commissioner Sandstrom had informed the Commission that he would be on vacation in January. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 17, 1985 Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to approve the minutes of the December 17, 1985 Planning Commission as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ADJOURN 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the 1985 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The 1985 Planning Commission adjourned at 7:34 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE The Secretary then administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Nelson and Wallerstedt for a two year term to expire at the end of 1987. CALL TO ORDER 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION The 1986 Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL - 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson, Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt. ELECT 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for nominations for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Ainas nonimated George Lucht to be 1986 Planning Commission Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Chairman Lucht asked whether there were any other nominations. Hearing none, he called for a motion to close nominations. CLOSE NOMINATIONS Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to close nominations for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman. 1-16-86 -1- ELECTION OF 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Voting in favor George Lucht to be 19 6 Planning Commission Chairman: Commissioners Ainas, Nelson and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. George Lucht was elected 1986 Planning Commission Chairman. ELECT 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PRO TEM Commissioner Ainas nominated Commissioner Malecki for Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt. Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioner Malecki had expressed to him that she had no desire to serve in the capacity of Chairman or Chairman Pro tem. Commissioner Bernards nominated Commissioner Nelson to be 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ainas. Chairman Lucht asked whether there were any other nominations. Hearing none, he called for a motion to close nominations. CLOSE NOMINATIONS Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to close nominations for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem. The motion passed unanimously. ELECTION OF 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PRO TEM Voting in favor of Commissioner Nelson for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. Commissioner Nelson was elected 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem. APPLICATION NO. 86001 (Uhde/Nelson, Inc.) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the next item of business, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the parcel of land which is the site of the 7100 Corporate Plaza office development at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 86001 attached) . In response to a question from Commissioner Wallerstedt regarding setbacks, the Secretary explained that the setbacks for the interior lot would be essentially the same as they were for the original plat except that along the common property line, there would be a minimum of a 10' sideyard setback applied. He stated that it was difficult to determine what setback should be applied in the case of a landlocked parcel, but that the minimum would have to be at least 10 feet. Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Dave Nelson stated that his firm would be bringing a site and building plan proposal for the second phase of the office development in six or seven weeks. He explained that separate loans for the two different office buildings required separate parcels. Chairman Lucht asked whether it would be possible to move the future office building to a 10' setback as required. Mr. Nelson stated that this would not pose a problem since there was a little bit of extra room on the property. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked Mr. Nelson why the property was being subdivided. Mr. Nelson explained that the plans had originally been for one building of 24,000 sq. ft. He stated that one large tenant wished to take the entire first phase of a two phase development. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked who that tenant was. Mr. 1-16-86 -2- Nelson responded that it was Edina Realty. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked what kinds of tenants were expected in the second building. Mr. Nelson stated that he was negotiating with an employment agency and an insurance agency. In response to a question from Chairman Lucht regarding required changes, Mr. Nelson stated that the changes requested in the staff report would be made immediately. Chairman Lucht asked Mr. Nelson if he had any problem with the conditions. Mr. Nelson stated that he had read them and he has no problem with them. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 86001) Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing. Noting that there was no one else present to speak regarding the application, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86001 (Uhde/Nelson, Inc.) Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to recommend approval of Application No. 86001, 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. 3. An easement agreement to provide access to Lot 2 across Lot 1 of the proposed plat shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the plat at the County. 4. A utility easement shall be indicated on the preliminary plat for all common utilities prior to release of the final plat for filing. 5• Site and building plans for the second phase of the office complex shall be revised to provide for a minimum 10' sideyard setback along the west property line (other setback requirements assumed to be met) . Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEM (Neighborhood Advisory Groups) The Secretary then reviewed with the Planning Commission the current function of Neighborhood Advisory Groups. He stated that their primary function is to review a rezoning request within a given neighborhood when such a request may arise. He stated that the staff and the Year 2000 Committee discussed using Neighborhood Advisory Groups for other planning issues as well. He pointed out that Neighborhood Advisory Groups participated in review of the City's updated Comprehensive Plan. He also noted that there are park service committees which cover similar neighborhood areas within the City. 1-16-86 -3- The Secretary stated that these groups may, in the future, be asked to comment on a broader range of issues besides just rezonings. He cited as an example the problem of reducing cut-through traffic within the Central Neighborhood between Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North between 59th Avenue North and 63rd Avenue North. He stated that one solution would be to close off 59th Avenue North to through traffic. This, he said, would probably shift the traffic up one block to 60th Avenue North. The problem, he stated, would keep moving northward until all the streets were closed off at some point in their journey between Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North. He stated that the Central Neighborhood Advisory Group could meet to consider various options for alleviating the cut-through traffic problem and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission would in turn make a recommendation to the City Council to perhaps adopt a revision to the street system in the neighborhood. There followed a brief discussion of contacting members of the Neighborhood Advisory Groups to see if they are still interested and if they still live in the area, and of the role of Planning Commissioners as liasions to the various Neighborhood Advisory Groups. Commissioner Wallerstedt suggested that a school closing might be an appropriate subject for such an advisory group to consider. The Secretary explained that the Planning Commission served as the advisory group for the central commercial and industrial area formerly the Earle Brown Farm. He reviewed the boundaries of the various neighborhoods. Commissioner Ainas noted that one member of the Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Group had wanted to have input on any significant item in the neighborhood. He stated that he had transmitted the problems of timing such comment with the normal review of Planning Commission items. The Secretary stated that he did not recommend sending normal business items to a Neighborhood Advisory Group such as site and building plan or plat approvals. He stated that rezonings and Comprehensive Plan amendments and traffic concerns offer a longer time frame for review that could allow for such neighborhood input. The Secretary then reviewed with the Commission various assignments which had been handed out by the Year 2000 Committee Report to the Planning Commission. One of these, he noted, was the subject of cut-through traffic in residential areas. He noted other study assignments such as the changing focus from a development to a maintenance community and the need for a redevelopment policy; the aging of the commercial and industrial buildings; merging of the Year 2000 Report with the Comprehensive Plan; a report on the format for a long range planning process, and other issues. The Secretary also noted that the Planning Commission should take up a review of the Sign Ordinance and a Planned Unit Development Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Following further brief discussion of upcoming business, there was a motion by Commissioner Wallerstedt seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:37 p.m. f i' I I Chairman 1-16-86 -4-