HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 01-17 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
JANUARY 17, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Rahn at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION
Acting Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Scott Burfeind, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning
were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of
Business & Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca
Crass. Carlos Morgan was absent and unexcused.
Commissioner Parks arrived at 7:09 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—DECEMBER 13, 2012
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks , seconded by Commissioner Burfeind, to approve
the minutes of the December 13, 2012 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Acting Chair Rahn adjourned the 2012 Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:09
p.m.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Benetti administered Oath of Office to Sean Rahn and Stephen Schonning.
CALL TO ORDER—2013 PLANNING COMMISSION
The 2013 Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair Rahn at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION
Acting Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Scott Burfeind, Michael Parks, and Stephen Schonning
were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of
Business & Development, Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca
Crass. Carlos Morgan was absent and unexcused.
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks to nominate Chair Rahn as Acting Chair, seconded
by Commissioner Schonning. The motion passed.
CHAIR'S EXPLANATION
Acting Chair Rahn 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,
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PUBLIC HEARING—APPLICATION NO. 2013-002
There was a motion by Commissioner Burfeind, seconded by Commissioner Parks,to reopen the
public hearing on Application No. 2013-002, at 7:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. There was no one from the public present at
the meeting.
Commissioner Parks inquired about the importance of approving this preliminary plat now. Mr.
Eitel responded the significance of doing it now is so LA Fitness can continue moving forward
with their contracts to construct a 38,000 sq. ft. building and meet required parking.
Commissioner Parks asked if things are going to change later, what difference does it make if
they get their reconfiguration approved now rather than later? Mr. Eitel replied that there is an
agreement that each development will meet certain parking criteria per lot and the
reconfiguration shifts some parking space and still meets the minimum requirement. This new
plan no longer shows a separation between the Sears building and the former Food Court
building. Mr. Eitel added the significance of replatting now has to do with contractual
agreements with the tenant leases.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Burfeind, to close the
public hearing on Application No. 2013-002 . The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners.
The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 2013-01 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-002 SUBMITTED BY LOREN VAN DER SLIK
(FOR GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY) A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 3RD ADDITION.
There was a motion by Commissioner Burfeind, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2013-01 Regarding the Recommended Disposition of
Planning Commission Application No. 2013-002 Submitted by Loren Van Der Slik (For Gatlin
Development Company) a Request for Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 3rd Addition.
Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Burfeind, Parks and Schonning
And the following voted against the same: None
The motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its January 28, 2013 meeting. The applicant must be
present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require
that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration.
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