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Home My WebLink About2014 01-30 PCP City of BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER January 30,2014 1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Roll Call 2013 Planning Commission 3. Approval of Minutes—December 12,2013 Meeting 4. Adjournment of 2013 Planning Commission 5. Administer Oath of Office: Scott Burfeind and Carlos Morgan 6. Call to Order—2014 Planning Commission 7. Roll Call 2014 Planning Commission 8. Election of Planning Commission Chairperson for Year 2014 9. Appointment of 2014 Chair Pro-Tem (by Chairperson) 10. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. 11. Planning Application Items—(none) 12 Discussion Items a) City of Brooklyn Center's Proposed Ordinance Amendments to City Code Chapter 35 (Zoning): i. Section 35-900 (DEFINITIONS) regarding the redefinitions of "Front Yards", "Rear Yards" and"Side Yards" ii. Adding new Section 35-400.1 (LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACES); and b) , Continued discussion of the proposed redevelopment within the southern portion of the Opportunity Site (Brookdale Ford& Brookdale Square Mall Sites), 13. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DECEMBER 12,2013 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Burfeind at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Scott Burfeind, Commissioners Randall Christensen, Benjamin Freedman, Carlos Morgan, 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. Commissioner Michael Parks was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—NOVEMBER 14, 2013 There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2013 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Burfeind 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, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. DISCUSSION ITEM — REVIEW PROPOSED 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY MAP Mr. Benetti reviewed the following projects from the 2014 Community Development Activities and Projects: • Maranatha— old nursing home is vacated and the residents have been moved to the new facility. The old building will be demolished once environmental issues are resolved with the removal of asbestos, etc. • Residential lots near 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard — redevelopment opportunities are being explored with the removal of several residential properties at the northwest corner. • Luther Brookdale Volkswagen — old building has been removed in preparation for construction of a new Volkswagen site. Luther has also purchased Atlantis Pool to create a five acre site. • Brooklyn Boulevard Market located at 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard — was previously approved for a 6,700 sq. ft. commercial building but currently there is no activity on the site. • Luther Honda and Toyota Dealerships — consideration of EDA approved funds to make improvements to fencing and screening. • Embassy Phase 11 - site plan previously approved. • Northport Elementary—completed third phase of five and are looking at improvements to student drop off areas, playground and the parking lot. PC Minutes 12-12-13 Page 1 • Howe Fertilizer—additional sampling taking place and the developer is working with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to clean up contamination on the site. • Bridgeman's Brooklyn Boulevard Center — the City acquired the vacant lot at 63rd and Brooklyn Boulevard and is planning for future development. • Cars With Hearts Site — has been acquired by the city and will be combined with other properties for future development. • 6000 Brooklyn Boulevard — the City has acquired six lots and are working on the remaining two for future development. • 5700 Block of Brooklyn Boulevard — proposed redevelopment of upper half or entire block which would require several acquisitions to create a desirable development. • Opportunity Site — to assemble a desirable parcel, the city is acquiring the Brookdale Square shopping center. The plan for a new development is similar to the Opportunity Site approved in 2005 which includes a mixed use residential/commercial project. OTHER BUSINESS—CHAIRPERSON ELECTION PROCESS Mr. Benetti explained according to the Planning Commission By-Laws and a Resolution Defining Duties and Responsibilities of the Planning Commission, an election must take place at the first regular meeting of the new year, which is scheduled for January 16, 2014. He added the Chairperson selects a commissioner to serve as the Vice-Chairperson as well. Mr. Benetti stated the Commissioners may use this meeting to express their desire to serve as the Chair or Vice- Chair for the 2013 Planning Commission. Chair Burfeind stated it has been an honor to serve as the Chair and he is interested in continuing as the Chair. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Christensen, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass PC Minutes 12-12-13 Page 2 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER A GREAT PLACE TO START, A GREAT PLACE TO STAY www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Planning Commission 763-569-3335 -Direct TO: Chair Burfeind and City Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist/Planning Commission Secretary DATE: January 24, 2014 RE: Planning Commission Agenda Item No. 12 — Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 35-ZONING Attached for the Commissioner's review is a copy of two separate ordinances, which provide for certain amendments to Chapter 35- Zoning of the City Code of Ordinances. The Commissioners may recall discussing these items at the August 15, 2013 regular meeting. Slight changes have been made to the previous versions, and the Building and Community Standards Department directors requested Planning Staff present these updated ordinances to the Planning Commission for your additional input and recommendations. The first ordinance proposes a new Section 35-400.1, which is titled "LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACES." As the title implies, the new language provides for a definition or determination of"Impervious Surface," which is typically held to hard surfaces constructed with or consisting of concrete, asphalt, and graveled/compacted materials. Pools and decks would be considered exempt under this regulation, but not the impervious surfaces surrounding a pool. The ordinance continues with specific standards or limits of these impervious surfaces for those properties within the R1 One Family Residence Districts. The impervious surfaces (driveways or parking areas in particular) are limited to no more than fifty percent (50%) of the front yard areas. It further provides the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces, including principal dwellings, garages, sheds, driveways and patios, may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area. It is interesting to point out that the new ordinance only targeted or identified the R1 District for these new standards, when in fact a number of the existing R2 Two Family Residence Districts contain a number of single-family dwelling units, particularly the large R2 Zoned area on the south end of the city (Figure-1 below-between 55th and 53rd Avenues and Lions Park and I-94). City Hall Community Center Police&Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy 6645 Humboldt Ave N Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-1853 763-569-3300 Fax:763-569-3494 763-569-3400 Fax: 763-569-3434 763-569-3333 Fax: 763-561-0717 -�_ - —f ---�—� � � e ��--•_1� � �+ ' It wr � 1 -- -- - __----- , L Brooklyn Center Zoning Ma To reinforce these standards equally across the city, the Commissioners may wish to recommend or consider applying these same standards to the R2 Zone Districts, and even the few planned unit development districts that contain an underlying R1 (PUD/Rl) as part of their zoning. The second ordinance proposes certain amendments (revisions) to Section 35-900 DEFINITIONS. These changes redefine the meanings or determinations of "Front Yards", "Rear Yards" and "Side Yards". This ordinance also provides illustrations (Figures 1 — 6) for added reference, which would be a first addition to our current Zoning Code. These new yard definitions are being created to eliminate confusion over where vehicles can be legally parked or stored in certain areas of the yards, and where trash containers and other regulated items can be stored or maintained within residential lots. The Commissioners may recall from the previous August 2013 presentation, and by the heading notations of this same draft Ordinance, the City intends to modify Sections 19-102 and 19-103 of the City Code. Chapter 19 is titled PUBLIC NUISANCES AND PETTY OFFENSES. Certain amendments to these sections will specify new requirements for driveways; and the parking of vehicles, recreational vehicles and trailers o residential properties. Because Chapter 19 is not specifically related to zoning standards, the Planning Commission is not being tasked with establishing a recommendation on these changes. Upon the review and consideration of this new Section 35-400.1 and amendments to Section 35- 900, Planning Staff requests the Planning Commission formulate an official recommendation to the City Council, which will be presented sometime in the near future. This presentation will include a request to set a public hearing, and involves two (separate) official readings by the Council. Should the Council accept or adopt these ordinances after the second reading, the ordinances would become effective 30-days after publication in the Sun Post newspaper. if you have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, feel free to contact Gary at (763.569.3305) /email: eitel e,ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us or Tim at (763.560-3319) / email: tbenettigci.brooklyn-center.mn.us. City Hall Community Center Police&Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy 6645 Humboldt Ave N Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-1853 763-569-3300 Fax:763-569-3494 763-569-3400 Fax: 763-569-3434 763-569-3333 Fax: 763-561-0717 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AUGUST 15,2013 DISCUSSION ITEM - CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 35 (ZONING) i. Section 35-900 (DEFINITIONS) regarding the redefinitions of "Front Yards", "Rear Yards"and "Side Yards"; and ii. Adding new Section 35-4001 (LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACES); and W. Consideration in allowing encroachments into front yard setback areas in residential zoned areas for steps, stoops, ramps, landings, porticos, ramps, open decks, open or closed porches, andlor similar. Mr. Benetti explained the information provided to the Commission related to proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 35 regarding defining yards, adding a new section regarding requirements for lot coverage and impervious surfaces and also allowing encroachments in front yard setbacks for steps, stoops, ramps, etc. Commissioner Christensen asked if pools would count towards the statement that `No more than 50 percent of the area of the front yard may be covered by an impervious surface' or `Lot coverage of Impervious Surfaces may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area.' Mr. Benetti replied that he would check into that and respond back to the Commission. Mr. Benetti further reviewed the proposed amendment regarding the placement of waste containers, specifically the requirement that all garbage cans may not be located in the front yard area, cannot be visible from any public street and cannot be out before 4 p.m. the day prior to pick up. Commissioner Christensen asked about the requirement that garbage cans be in the garage or in an enclosure at least 48 inches from the main structure. Mr. Benetti replied the city ultimately wants garbage cans moved into garages and not be visible from the street. Commissioner Christensen pointed out some numbers from the city survey taken regarding garbage can requirements. Mr. Benetti replied these issues had been studied for almost two years and part of that process involved input from the residents. Commissioner Christensen stated he wanted the minutes to reflect he is against the 48-inch setback requirement and the screening requirement for waste containers. Mr. Benetti continued by reviewing driveway parking area requirements as well as what types of vehicles (recreational) can be parked in a residential area. He also reviewed a proposal regarding non-conforming driveways and parking areas that are gravel and how they must be maintained. PC Minutes 8-15-13 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES AND AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE SECTIONS 35-900, 19-102 AND 19-103 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 35-900, definitions of"Yard", "Yard, Front", "Yard, Rear" and"Yard, Side" are amended as follows: 35-900 YARD. this efdinanee. A yard extends along a lot line and at fight angles to sueh lot line to a depth or- An open space unobstructed from the ground upward with the exception of landscape materials and minor fixtures of a non-structural nature commonly found in a yard. For the purpose of this chapter, front yard, side yard and rear yard shall have the following meanings: (1) Yard, Front A .,.-,1 extending ing „1eng the fall width of the f„fA lot line between the Lll� side-let-lines. Not, .411st.,,1di provisions to the ntr- « lets the f fA of 1�, , 11 Vlll ,''CLlu shall genefally be the ftill width of the yafd w-hieh the front of the house f4ees, lying between the side !at line and the opposite let line abutting a publie stfeet.-The area between the front lot line and a line drawn along the front face or faces of the principal structure on the property and extended to the side property lines. Where a lawful existing garage is located closer to the front lot line than the principal structure, the front yard is the area between the front lot line and a line drawn along the front face or faces of the principal structure to the perpendicular line following the accessory structure to the front face of the accessory structure and extended to the side property line. For properties where the front yard definition is not applicable the city will determine the front yard area. Figures 1 - 5) (2) Yard, Rear. — A «,1 extending along the full width of the rear- lot line between the L11V to side lot lines. The area between the rear lot line and the closest portion of the principal structure and abutting the side and front acrd. (Figures 1 - 5) (3) Yard, Side— A .,1 extending .,1,. „ the side lot line be ea the f,..1+ a r le iu l r vul avL lines. The area extending from the front yard to the rear yard along a side lot line measured perpendicularly from the side lot line to the closest point of a structure. (Figures 1-6) Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 REAR REAR REAR garage W SHX house � � 4 house house �erey� g--p FRONT FRONT FRONT rRaury ixu o R.O.W. PROPERTY LBO CURB/ROAD EDGE - r. OYIA/e0N0.10o[:... Q Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 ALLEY ROAD EDGE PROPERTY LINE � c driveway garage REAR REAR ::SIDE ADJACENT TO STREET house gore" W hJ •�__L..,. a house garage FRONT w W FRONT R.O.W . .. - CURB/ROAD EDGE PROPERTY LE ��* CURB/ROAD EDGE O PROPERTY a CURB/ROAD EDGE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS; ADDING NEW CITY CODE SECTION 35-400.1 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code is amended by adding new Section 35-400.1 as follows: Section 35-400.1. LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACES. 1. For purposes of this section, "Impervious Surface" means a surface that allows very little or no penetration of water or moisture into the soil or ground. Examples include concrete, asphalt, and various compacted materials including aggregate, limestone and recycled bituminous. Buildings, rooftops, patios and driveways and any other structure shall be included for the purpose of calculating lot coverage. Exception: Pools and Decks will not be considered when calculating lot coverage percentage. Impervious surfaces surrounding a pool are included in calculating lot coverage percentage. 2. Lots in the R-1 District are subject to the following limits for Impervious Surfaces: a. No more than 50 percent of the area of the front yard may be covered by an Impervious Surface. b. Lot coverage of Impervious Surfaces may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of , 2013. Tim Willson, Mayor ATTEST: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk Date of Publication: Effective Date: Z in 33 rea H I it A it 1 51 i It it it h it if if 1► Y h H h It A B c e r D E F G 7" c5 lUl AMLV A -w T�79 tt�Mzlj- 3 e. MW LOCAL STREET 4 INDEX 3 5 IA. 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