HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12 PCR Commissioner Morgan introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-12
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES WHICH ENCOURAGE ACTIVE
LIVING PRINCIPLES FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, as part of the City's Active Living
Hennepin County Partnership, is committed to establishing a Policy for Implementing Certain
Architectural Design Guidelines Which Encourage Active Living Principles for the City of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2013, the Planning Commission held its regular meeting
and was given a presentation by city engineering and city planning staffs, respectively, of a draft
"Complete Street Policy of the City of Brooklyn Center" and a proposed draft "General Land
Use Policy for Redevelopment, Architectural Guidelines and Pedestrian Plans" for the benefit of
the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2013, the City Council Work Session included an
overview presentation by City staff of the Complete Streets Policy, whereby the City Council
voiced its support and desire to formally consider the Complete Streets Policy for adoption; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2012, the City Council adopted a separate Complete
Streets Policy that promotes equal consideration for all modes of transportation; promotes public
health and physical activity through the constructed environment; encourages walking and biking
as additional means to access businesses and encourage economic development; and promotes
the design of transportation corridors with all users in mind from the start reduces costly
retrofits; and
WHEREAS, as part of this continuing efforts to support this newly adopted
Complete Streets Policy, the City's Active Living Hennepin County Partnership and in
conjunction with the general planning and zoning initiatives for the City, which help create better
and well-designed developments, the Planning Commission reviewed the updated draft "Policy
for Implementing Certain Architectural Design Guidelines Which Encourage Active Living
Principles".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon full consideration of this item,
the Planning Commission does hereby recommend the City Council consider adopting the Policy
for Implementing Certain Architectural Design Guidelines Which Encourage Active Living
Principles for the City of Brooklyn Center.
July 11, 2013 JI-711
Date Chair
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-12
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ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Schonning
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Morgan, Parks, and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.