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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 06-12 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 JUNE 12, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Burfeind at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Burfeind, Commissioners Randall Christensen, Benjamin Freedman, Katy Harstad, Carlos Morgan, and Stephen Schonning were present. Also present were Councilmember Carol Kleven, Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—MAY 29, 2014 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Freedman, to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2014 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Chair Burfeind abstained since he was not present at the meeting. 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. APPLICATION NO. 2014-010 GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Chair Burfeind introduced Application No. 2014-010, consideration of a site and building plan amendment for Building B in the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development. (See Planning Report dated 6-12-14 for Application No. 2014-010.) Mr. Benetti provided background information on the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD approved on May 23, 2011 which provided for the overall redevelopment of the former Brookdale Mall properties. He stated the original Building B parcel was planned as an 8,500 sq. ft. stand-alone restaurant pad site, with 85 parking spaces on a 1.28 acre sized lot. He added at the May 29th Planning Commission meeting, PUD Amendment No. 6 to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development was considered, which proposed a significant change to the Building B site including, reducing the building's footprint from 8,500 sf. to 6,670 sf., moving the building away from the corner, and providing a new "tear-drop" shaped drive thru lane on the west end of the building. Mr. Benetti added that prior to this PUD Amendment No. 6 consideration, the city engineers were not too keen on the design of the proposed tear-drop shaped drive thru, and requested an updated plan that provided a wrap-around drive thru lane instead. The Developer complied and revised the master plan layout by changing the tear drop drive thru to a wrap-around, dual lane Page 1 6-12-14 drive thru design, which was accepted and approved under follow-up PUD Amendment action by the City Council. Mr. Benetti further explained the new drive-thru design shifted the building layout away from the most northwesterly corner of the site between the new LA Fitness and Discount Tire store and closer to the interior edge of the PUD, which lines up more with the front edge of Discount Tire. He continued to explain new pedestrian walkway connections from the Xerxes Ave trail/sidewalk system to the interior walkway are also planned. Mr. Benetti continued by providing details of proposed changes to the building and lot including parking, grading/drainage/utilities, landscaping, lighting, and trash. He informed the Commission that Condition No. 10 was corrected to include a requirement for a continuation of a fence along Xerxes similar to the one at the Holiday Station store. Carlos Morgan arrived at 7:08 p.m. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Christensen asked about the curve in the sidewalk off Xerxes. Mr. Benetti responded they are attempting to connect the sidewalk to the existing connector that will discourage people from cutting thru and instead use the connectors on the walkways. Mr. Eitel added the garbage/trash containers will be located in that corner of the lot and based on the condition of the trees, it seems like the best location for the sidewalk connectors. Commissioner Freedman asked about a comment in the Engineer's report regarding a walkway between Holiday and Building B since people are currently using it and creating walking trails where they shouldn't be. Mr. Eitel showed pictures to the Commission of some `beaten paths' around the Holiday Station store where the grass has been destroyed from pedestrian use in unauthorized areas. Commissioner Freedman asked if the zoning code addresses the use of parking spaces for parking of bicycles. Mr. Eitel responded it is not in the zoning ordinance but has been discussed related to the Livable Communities Act. He added it has been suggested to merchants to provide a bike rack. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2014-010 SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, APPROVING THE SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR PROPOSED BUILDING B WITHIN THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (1480 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING) Page 2 6-12-14 There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Freedman, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-11, with the added change to Condition No. 10 as suggested by city planning staff. Voting in favor: Chair Burfeind, Commissioners, Christensen, Freedman, Harstad, Morgan, and Schonning And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its June 23, 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. DISCUSSION ITEM There were no discussion items. OTHER BUSINESS By a show of hands, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission to change the date of the next Planning Commission to June 25, 2014 from the 26th due to the Earle Brown Days parade. Chair Burfeind stated his disappointment with meetings not meeting a quorum. He added the Mayor has asked for attendance records from the last six months for the Commission for his review. He stressed the importance of attendance at meetings to make a quorum and be able to conduct Planning Commission business. He acknowledged the importance that each member brings to the table and stated his disappointment when there is a lack of a quorum. 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 7:34 p.m. Z/izi� C' Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass Page 3 6-12-14