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Home My WebLink About2014 02-27 PCP 3 City of BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER February 27,2014 1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Roll Call 2014 Planning Commission 3. 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. 4. Planning Application Items—(none) 5 Discussion Items a) Continued and Joint Discussion with the City's Housing Commission regarding the proposed redevelopment within the Opportunity Site (old Brookdale Ford & Brookdale Square Mall properties). b) Update on the City's 2014 Community Development Activities & Project Map of select areas: i. Area 6: North Industrial Park/Palmer Lake Plaza; ii. Area 7: Humboldt Avenue Corridor iii. Area 16: Shingle Creek Crossing, specifically Bldg. B, Bldg. D, and the Food Court building 6. Adjournment t 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 30, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Burfeind at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—DECEMBER 12, 2013 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2013 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting Chair Burfeind adjourned the 2013 Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Benetti administered Oath of Office to Scott Burfeind. Commissioner Morgan arrived at 7:12 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Benetti administered Oath of Office to Carlos Morgan. CALL TO ORDER—2014 PLANNING COMMISSION The 2014 Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair Burfeind at 7:13 p.m. ROLL CALL 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting 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. ELECTION OF 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR There was a motion by Commissioner Christensen to nominate Scott Burfeind as Chair, seconded by Commissioner Morgan. The motion passed. Page 1 1-30-2014 APPOINTMENT OF 2014 CHAIR PRO TEM—APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY CHAIR Chair Burfeind further stated he would appoint Commissioner Christensen as Chair Pro Tern of the 2014 Planning Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded Commissioner Freedman to appoint Commissioner Christensen as Chair Pro Tern of the 2014 Planning Commission. 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, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. DISCUSSION ITEM — PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 35 (ZONING) Mr. Benetti explained he met with the City Attorney today regarding the language in the proposed ordinance amendment and he would like some additional time to review the language and offer suggestions before being considered by the Commission or City Council. He further explained he would like the Commission to review only the graphics tonight for input until the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment further. He added the 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. SECTION 35-900 (DEFINITIONS) REGARDING THE REDEFINITIONS OF "FRONT YARDS". "REAR YARDS"AND "SIDE YARDS". Mr. Benetti described the proposed ordinance amendment to Section 35-900 DEFINITIONS and stated these changes redefine the meanings or determinations of "Front Yards", "Rear Yards" and "Side Yards". He reviewed various graphics and described how these definitions would affect vehicle parking and placement of garbage storage containers. Commissioner Christensen asked for details regarding what would constitute proper screening. Mr. Benetti explained the Planning Commission is only looking at defining front, rear and side yards. He added the City Council will more clearly define proper screening. Commissioner Morgan asked how many properties have violated ordinances related to this topic. Mr. Benetti explained there is no number available but numerous complaints are received regarding parking on the grass and the locations of garbage containers. Chair Burfeind stated he would rather see garbage cans located next to the house if screened rather than alongside the garage on the shared property line. There was further discussion by the Commissioners regarding various lot layouts, the proposed yard definitions and if existing uses would be grandfathered and allowed to remain. Chair Burfeind stated he feels the proposed layouts and definitions are clear and make sense. Page 2 1-30-2014 Y Mr. Benetti stated once the new language being drafted by the City Attorney is complete, the Commission will be provided with an opportunity to review it before it goes to the City Council. Commissioner Burfeind asked what other designations these definitions apply to. Mr. Benetti responded it also applies to setbacks for structures since there are certain items not allowed in the front yard that are allowed in the back yard. Commissioner Schonning stated one of his neighbors has an unusual yard and most of these definitions do not apply to his layout. DISCUSSION ITEM — CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE OPPORTUNITY SITE (BROOKDALE FORD & BROOKDALE SQUARE MALL SITES) Mr. Eitel provided examples of a mixed housing use project recently built in another community that might work in the Opportunity Site. He also described other possible buildings that could be located on the site. There were no other discussion items. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Burfeind stated there is an upcoming grand opening at Best Western and all are invited to attend. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning,to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 3 1-30-2014 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: February 22, 2014 RE: The February 27, 2014 Planning Commission [Study Session] Agenda Items At the next regular meeting, city staff has invited members of the City's Housing Commission to participate in a joint discussion with the Planning Commissioners regarding the Southern Opportunity Site area. You may recall staff initially presented this item to the Planning Commission at the January 24, 2014 meeting. Due to the level of high-end or market rate housing that is being proposed in this site, we felt it would be best to engage the Housing Commission in early discussions on this site to receive a broad range of feedback, including suggestions, concerns and/or recommendations, and forward any comments or recommendations to the City Council as needed. For the benefit of the Housing Commission, staff is providing this brief background information regarding this area: The Opportunity Site Study Area is an area of approximately 100 acres that lies north of Bass Lake Road, east of Shingle Creek Parkway, south of Summit Drive and west of State Highway 100. In the early 2000's, the Metropolitan Council included this area in a Regional Study (the "2002 Calthorpe Study') which facilitated a comprehensive approach to community planning that focused on transforming underperforming retail areas into vibrant mixed-use neighborhood destinations. In the winter of 2004, Team Brooklyn Center, led by Damon Farber Associates was commissioned by the City of Brooklyn Center to lead an eight member community task force to prepare a master plan, a set of design guidelines, zoning amendments, and a request for proposal for a phase one developer. In 2007, the City began its process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan was amended to provide for a mixed land use of residential, office, retail business, and public & semi-public uses. Appendix B of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (attached for review)provided and overall review of the Opportunity Site Master Plan and Development 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 Guidelines and acknowledged the fiscal challenges of land assemblage and economic viability of implementing the plan given the current market conditions. In 2008, the EDA acquired the former Brookdale Ford Site, the southern 8.4 acres of the Opportunity Site fronting on Bass Lake Road. The buildings were demolished during the summer of 2008 and numerous attempts to work with the adjacent property owner were made to pursue redevelopment opportunities of the combined properties as a premier 32 acres site. As part of the recent strategic planning efforts, the Opportunity Site has been identified as three unique areas: • The Northern Area: the 23.67 acres lying north of John Martin Drive and west of Summit Drive, anchored by Target. • The Eastern Area: the 12.78 acres lying east of John Martin Drive, south of Summit Drive and adjacent to Highway 100, anchored by the former K Mart Building. • The Southern Area: the 47.36 acres lying north of Bass Lake Road and south of John Martin Drive, anchored by the EDA properties (the former Brookdale Square and Brookdale Ford sites) The second item on the agenda is a scheduled verbal update from Planning Staff of three select areas noted on the City's Community Development and Project Activities Map of 2014 (included herein). Staff is choosing to provide an update on the Industrial Park/Palmer Lake Plaza improvements; the Humboldt Avenue Corridor area (specifically, the Humboldt Avenue Condo Association acquisition by Gary Brummer, etal); and the Shingle Creek Crossing Redevelopment Project, specifically updates on new Buildings b, Buildings D and the Food Court removal and redevelopment. Other area updates will be forthcoming at future Planning Commission meetings. if you have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, feel free to contact Gary at (763.569.3305) /email: eg itel(a�ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us or Tim at (763.560-3319) / email: tbenettikci.brookl-yn-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 .fit 4 . •TF \ Brooklyn Center l ' h 9 Opportunity Site ✓o i 4i, CONCEPT PLAN A New Residential Neighborhood � Q �'•�� J �� 1� ` `� ( �, y�--- >` '-''1 may. r January 6, 2014 innesota .� T . ' School of Business/ '/j " J }ti rth �.4 SITE METRICS Block A Office 144,000 GSF V.- Retail 57,000 GSF Block B Retail 26,000 GSF 277,000 Commercial i--.- ' , Residential 170 DU 179,600 GSF ' � � '`; a, � " ' Block C Residential 232 DU 244,440 GSF A� Block D Residential 206 DU 216,840 GSF — - — /.� `'I;:• � : Block E tT Mid-rise Flats 135 DU 141,900 GSF �ootosor� Townhomes 80 DU 84,280 GSF I� ` � � ,is � • �� N J. O 5 ti M 1: 1 y s i �� i "31 3! t ..,..i.. Mid-rise Flats 162 DU 171,300 GSF Block F - �= w Townhomes 73 DU 77,000 GSF Retail ►` ° '1� '` � ' Townhomes 1,800 RSF Each 128 DU 230,400 RSF 1,345,760 Residential ,4, Bass Lake Road y_ .:+. 4, �P TOTAL Building Area 1,622,760 GSF TOTAL Land Area 47.36 Acres 6 02 SF -•_ 5 T 2 0 3 0 " FLOOR AREA RATIO 1,622,760/2,063,002 .787 Yo Cif of BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA BROOhLY/V - A GREAT PLACE TO START, A GREAT PLACE TO STAY CE-,V TER architects 1. Maranatha Care Center �° ._ 13. Jerry's Market Site. _ —._ _.___�.._..___. _.._ _.w.._._ _M_ - ��lil _ '.,. l • 77 1717 rt �{ > _77 -;,_.-demolition of old nursing home til "-.., f {I (4 8 ac. RedevelopmentSite) f[ _ 71 . = �, L[ '' �rf� 1_ F r „�� N '. -L a �. i.,_1 �r Hi...- rt- - 'site restoration y i ' 1PALMER ` E LANE � . �J {.._ 1�,.�ji!-� PRESERVE y new 38 Unit senior apts. ( , - �n I T'.4IIW] 3 CLLf111if AREA IIrT �� 14. 57th Avenue and Logan i err- o _ I :::::Ik , ; '� �r � ao it �~%� rtuniti pp EDA/ Redevelopment Site 2. Redevelopment O es I _. ::::: ..°.E.. ��. I� �r �� t , - 4 to 6 res. lots to the nort h ;: .-I . L I h „ 9 s� - C1 and R1 zoning _ 5 I . � iIE �� it �I �, _ _ -- _ _ _ __ . 15 j „ i..�i J . Twin Lakes Trail i �� 11 a R T i m i j �� l� r,� r1G (Extension to Mississippi 3. Luther Brookdale Volkswagen 1F �1[T jt ) E ,1�1 r Regional Park 2015/2016 - (5 acre dealership site) V - v L 1-.. r,I !1I II'1 R 1 t rt:iL 1 16 L�.-�- PUD � � . Shingle Creek Crossing lvd. Market t�1r�IIlI�1.1 , ,1 Ll� L lili L tL.,. L t l r�� 4. Brooklyn Y 16.a - Food Court site 11111 IrI4 ;,_ 1 F - lE4�i� .. r ��, /r 6,700 sf. Commercial site z S rlIl 1, �.>_ , 16 b r111.4:fI:.f:.I1iIItI�_I.t:t��i I�I�rt'rilL i--- �I.�Ir��if'�r_- > ; _ - �°`�� --� _ �i _'� _ � �:r= s®� - Remaining lots ULl iF f I f II{''' II r '!: _.. I i li'l'ii`, I .,?.1 fjj I(llr� � I I I{�� for development r. 10 ! 5. Luther Auto - new Honda & . 17. Sears Store site Toyota Dealerships U }�� { __ i I it P_7111{zrfrl I }T �,N t3 i"' I °�I `� -- (Regional Trail connection) - complete screnin measures F a � ` , I� F---h �' I �` - - i1 1�,, {� �I� �'11 �i; r �i 'i ' '� L-- � 1• i - complete landscaping '` �'� ! i i� � � ...'� . I � F r , rI 23, - enlarge PUD for add'I parking1 � � ,{,,-il«��, 18. Northport Elementary ._ I 1 p Y 24 ,, 1 1 a � i (Master Planning) 12 III ll j P� � I , = Phase IV of V 6. I-1 Industrial Park Study Area (Industrial Inventory ��a`- 1i��jll __ ...., I_` �� l{ :: 1� r ; i 19. Twin Lakes Manor �1 i � � I iE �� j - 310 Units / 20-Ac./ R5 Zone Strategies for industrial uses and opportunities) IGI ��, 25 (' 11'' 1 �' I �IJ� ' - Renovation of site lzb � ' � �L z i ; r i -Regional Trail extension r 12.a YilvrYC-% �'�1 'l 1 { - • I ti 7. Humboldt Ave Corridor �IL�411r u11 I f Enhancement o pp ortunities ` m 20. Bridge Improvements -HWY 100 & Brooklyn Blvd 8. Evergreen Villas i� , " �� .._�F -"t- - � W,PT �. 21. Howe Fertilizer Site (potential multi-family i • �, �,�� (P Y � \�� ' � '�� 60,000 sf. office/warehouse housing opportunity) t Ia rr : f Lr ,i a \ 9. Eastbrook 2nd Addn. rY1' �, 22. Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor { WIM Study / Reimaging ._ t. lITLILTCL� .: = J, Community Development 10. EDA Site G-- '" ;A, _ �[LTi�' C2 Zone / 5 acres _ _. r� =,,_ ( ) � 5. Activities & Pro Projects 23. Bridge man's/Boulevard v Shopping Center 11. Embassy Phase II TM. EDA Site - 2.0 Ac. 21 _ 24. Cars w/ Heart/Luther Auto Legend 12. Opportunity Parcels in the DOpportunitySite-CCD TBR ,CCD Opportunity Site �( ~� OShingleCreekCrossing KLYN 25. 5700 BIOCk SE of NTER ( ) a) former Brookdale Ford site Al Q Central Commerce District 58th Ave./Brookjlyn Blvd. b) Brookdale Square