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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 05-15 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 MAY 15, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Scott Burfeind at 7:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Randall Christensen, Benjamin Freedman, 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. Chair Burfeind stated Commissioner Carlos Morgan was ill, but would make himself available if requested(Mr. Morgan did not attend and deemed absent/excused). APPROVAL OF MINUTES —MAY 1, 2014 There was a motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2014 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. APPLICATION NO. 2014-004 GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY RECONSIDER ITEM AND UN-TABLE PUBLIC HEARING from the May 1, 2014 Planning Commission meeting. There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Freedman, to reopen the public hearing on Application No. 2014-004, at 7:11 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Burfeind introduced Application No. 2014-004, a request for Preliminary Plat approval of Shingle Creek Crossing 5th Addition, located in the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Project. (See Planning Commission Report dated 5-15-14 for Application No. 2014-004.) Mr. Benetti explained this is a continued public hearing for Preliminary Plat approval of Shingle Creek Crossing 5th Addition. The Developer is requesting to replat one large lot into six new lots. He added one lot will encompass Buildings 1-5, one lot for Buildings 6-8,two separate lots for Buildings 9 and 10, and two separate lots for restaurant pad sites R and T and the new plat reflects a revised layout to be created under an updated PUD Amendment No. 6. He added the proposed PUD amendment and final plat will be presented to the Planning Commission on May 29, 2014. Mr. Benetti further described changes to the alignment and location of the proposed lots and pointed out the change encourages active living and walkable sites throughout the development Page 1 5-15-14 Mr. Benetti pointed out this application was presented to the Commission on May 1, 2014 when it was explained there were potential changes to the lot layouts, therefore, the public hearing was postponed until May 15, 2014. REOPEN PUBLIC HEARING—APPLICATION NO. 2014-004 There was a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Christensen, to reopen the public hearing on Application No. 2014-004, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Burfeind called for comments from the public. No one from the public appeared at the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2014-004. 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. 2014-04 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2014-004 SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 5TH ADDITION There was a motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-04 noting the changes made to the updated version of the preliminary plat. Voting in favor: Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Freedman, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Benetti requested confirmation that the motion to approve this plat item includes the amended lot line changes as presented under the updated preliminary plat map (which was not part of the original Planning Commission packet and report). Chair Burfeind and the Commissioners verbalized an affirmative. The Council will consider the application at its May 27, 2014 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. Page 2 5-15-14 APPLICATION NOS. 2008-005,2013-011,2013-016 THE LUTHER COMPANY, LLLP Chair Burfeind introduced consideration of a new screening wall layout and design for the Luther Honda and Luther Toyota dealership sites located at 6700 — 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard related to Application Nos. 2008-005, 2013-011, 2013-016. Mr. Benetti explained the applicant, the Luther Company, LLLP, is required to submit to the Planning Commission for review the final screening wall layout and design for the fencing along the east and north property lines of the Honda and Toyota dealerships. He described the proposed screening wall and provided pictures of what the wall will look like. There was a discussion among the Commission regarding the location, design and height of the fence. Chair Burfeind asked if the 10 ft. high fence violates any city ordinances. Mr. Benetti replied a building permit is required when a fence is over 6 ft. tall and if it is 10 ft. tall it is considered a wall and may require a PUD amendment. He added a building permit will be required to be submitted along with engineer plans. There was a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Schonning , to approve the screening wall plan submitted by the Luther Company, LLLP. Voting in favor: Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Christensen, Freedman, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEM- GATLIN DEVELOPMENT (1300 Shingle Creek Crossing) Mr. Benetti described the proposed Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 6, updated plans for the redeveloped Food Court area, Building Pad Sites R and T and Building Pad Site B. He stated the proposed amendment will be considered by the Planning Commission at their May 29, 2014 meeting. There was a discussion among the Commission regarding concerns with providing access off Xerxes to the Shingle Creek Crossing development as well as other traffic movement on the site. Commissioner Christensen asked if the teardrop turn around by Building B will be screened from the sidewalk area. Mr. Benetti replied he is confident the drive way area will be covered up and blend in with landscaping and it should be displayed on the formal plans when they are reviewed. Chair Burfeind asked about a fence that will be located by Discount Tire along Xerxes Avenue. Mr. Eitel responded a fence similar to the one at Holiday is indicated on the plans submitted to the city. There were no other discussion items. Page 3 5-15-14 OTHER BUSINESS Chair Burfeind stated there was a new Commissioner appointed and she should be at a future meeting. He also stated he will be absent at the May 29, 2014 meeting. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Christensen, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 4 5-15-14