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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 10-15 PCPPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER October 15, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Motion to Approve the Agenda for October 15, 2015 Meeting 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Motion to Approve the October 1, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 5. 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. 6. PLANNING ITEMS a) Consideration of Resolution concerning certain Redevelopment Project Areas and Tax Increment Financing Proposals of the City of Brooklyn Center and the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center. Requested Planning Commission Action: • Direct Staff to present Application; • Discussion with city staff and Commissioners; • Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2015-09 providing favorable recommendation regarding establishment of a new Tax increment Financing (TIF) District No. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Continuation of Proposed Ordinance Amendment Language regarding Reduced Setbacks for Porches and Decks in Single Family Residential Zones b) Review the Community Development Activities and Projects Map for 2015 8. ADJOURNMENT PC Minutes 10-1-15 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OCTOBER 1, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chair Randy Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Carlos Morgan (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Stephen Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner John MacMillan was absent and excused. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the Agenda for the October 1, 2015 meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 Chair Christensen requested a correction to Page 2, Paragraph 4 indicating as follows: Chair Christensen commented he actually wanted to state that he “liked that they were going to keep the base of the sign.” Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti requested that Commissioners approve the following addition to the minutes, also noted on Page 2, last paragraph: “(Addendum Note by PC Secretary: Mr. Al Franz, Franz Engineering, 2781 Xerxes Avenue North, called the City’s Business and Development Department on September 16, 2015 to state he has no objections to the new DMS sign requested by the applicants – Spiritual Life Church).” There were no other changes or additions to the minutes. Following this discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2015 meeting as amended in the packet. The motion passed. 5. CHAIR’S EXPLANATION Chair Christensen 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. PC Minutes 10-1-15 -2- DRAFT 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS 6.a.) CONSIDERATION OF A NEW PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SITE ONLY, DEVELOPED UNDER THE STATEWIDE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SHIP) GRANT THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY, AND AS PART OF THE CITY’S ON-GOING ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM. Mr. Benetti provided information regarding the new planning and development application for the Opportunity Site Only, including the background and intent. He asked the Planning Commission to discuss and formulate an official recommendation of approval to the City Council regarding the Active Living Design Guidelines for the Opportunity Site, specifically a proposed Planning and Development Application with Checklist for the Opportunity Site Only. Commissioner Morgan asked Mr. Benetti to provide examples of items that a developer might not be interested in or be able to fulfill. Mr. Benetti provided examples and stated that the higher score, the more willing the Planning Commission would be willing to accommodate developer’s requests. He stated that there are a lot of opportunities to work with developers and he pointed out that the City is going to have the controlling interest in most of the redevelopment of this area, and will be partnering with the developer or developers of this site. Commissioner Tade asked who actually fills out the checklist. Mr. Benetti replied that the City will present the checklist to the developer and then the developer will fill it out. When the City analyzes the plans, it will have discretion to check or uncheck the boxes. He stated that this is part of the Active Living initiative. Commissioner Morgan stated that the process is exciting. Mr. Benetti agreed and stated that this was the best alternative because they did not want to develop a specialized or exclusive ordinance just for this site, and the planners have met the obligations of the grant program. Commissioner Morgan asked under what circumstances would metro cities that do not share a border work together. Chair Christensen asked that this question be addressed under the discussion portion of the meeting. The Commissioners agreed. Chair Christensen asked if there was a reason it was weighted the way it was. Mr. Benetti replied that the numbers were completely arbitrary and the grant advisors and the executive committee approved it. Chair Christensen suggested charging stations for electric cars and stated that the City might want to incorporate this into the developer’s plan because it is expensive to install retroactively. Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel stated that the focus of the grant was not about “being green” but a way to get people out of their car and more active by walking, biking or PC Minutes 10-1-15 -3- DRAFT other similar non-vehicle activities. He stated that the checklist is a guideline that will be given to the developer to include in their design process. Mr. Christensen stated that people who are interested in active living would be the same individuals more conscious about energy conservation; and he asked planning staff to keep this in mind as the design process progresses. He asked if this checklist was only for this site or is it a model to be extended to other developments. Mr. Benetti stated that for now, the City is looking at just this site. Mr. Eitel stated that this is the Opportunity Site for the City in the heart of the commerce center. Commissioner Koenig asked if the City was trying to achieve walking scores and sidewalk scores similar to the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Benetti answered affirmatively and stated that the checklist is to encourage active living and not a mandate. Commissioner Koenig asked about the Travel Demand Policy. Mr. Benetti replied that the Travel Demand Policy is geared for the larger sites and requires the owner to file an annual report that demonstrates how developers manage traffic coming to and from their sites. The purpose is to lessen or address the impact upon the adjacent roadway systems and any connecting systems, including walkways and trails. Mr. Eitel stated that the general idea of the policy is addressed toward employees and employers with more than 200 spaces or lager employee forces, which will require a consultant. It is a policy that will bring attention and awareness to the fact that there needs to be more thought about how we individually are loading the transportation system. Commissioner Koenig asked about police bike patrol policy. Mr. Benetti replied it is a program that was initiated by the police department with the encouragement of the bicycle advocacy group (as part of the Hennepin County/City SHIP Grant program). Mr. Benetti also stated that the point of the patrol was to show that the City was a role model for active living. Commissioner Koenig stated that areas designed for walking are usually built so that vehicles are not able to travel efficiently so there would be a need for bikes. Mr. Eitel stated that the bike patrol was building upon an existing program. Commissioner Schonning stated that he was glad something like this is in place and it is a value- added document. He referred to Shingle Creek Crossing and suggested adding the word “convenient” to the checklist language that talks about safe access to crosswalks. He stated that this checklist addresses some great points for active living access. Commissioner Sweeney asked about crosswalk signs for this site. Mr. Benetti replied that the crosswalks will have proper signage and be striped. Commissioner Sweeney stated that not all crosswalks have signs. Mr. Eitel stated that the sign is an advisory sign. PC Minutes 10-1-15 -4- DRAFT Commissioner Sweeney stated that the purpose of the sign is for the driver to be cognizant that an area has high foot-traffic. Chair Christensen stated that striping and signage is already included in the checklist. Mr. Eitel stated that it was a good suggestion to incorporate advisory signs into the checklist. Chair Christensen asked about mass transit connectivity under item C in the introduction. Mr. Benetti replied that the City is not asking for mass transit systems to be installed within the area. Chair Christensen stated that he wants to make sure that it is clear that this checklist is only for the Opportunity Site. He asked if that was going to cause a problem. Mr. Eitel stated that this was a good comment and asked if the City should consider implementing the guidelines city- wide. Chair Christensen stated that he wants to suggest asking if the checklist should be implemented city-wide. Mr. Eitel stated that he didn’t think there would be additional funding for this. Commissioner Koenig asked if there was an incentive for developers. Mr. Benetti replied that if Hennepin County has a pool of money in the future, the developer could tap into it and if the City had TIF funding, it could be used to fund a project. Commissioner Koenig stated that another incentive would be that they could market the fact that they are participating in the active living initiative. Mr. Benetti stated that another incentive would be to allow the developer to reduce parking ratios so they can save costs. Chair Christensen suggested that a comment be added to the recommendation to the City Council that the Planning Commission felt that the checklist could be used city-wide as an awareness tool. Mr. Benetti stated that these guidelines can be incorporated into the City’s comprehensive plan and that Commissioners should expect to see language regarding this in the comprehensive plan. Chair Christensen suggested using the guidelines as a way to determine who to give TIF money to. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE NEW PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SITE ONLY, DEVELOPED UNDER THE STATEWIDE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SHIP) GRANT THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY, AND AS PART OF THE CITY’S ON-GOING ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM There was a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to Recommend Approval of the New Planning and Development Application for the Opportunity PC Minutes 10-1-15 -5- DRAFT Site Only, Developed Under the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant Through Hennepin County, and as Part of the City’s On-Going Active Living Program and to Recommend that the Application be Utilized for Other Opportunity Sites in the City. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Morgan, Schonning, Sweeney, and Tade. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its October 12, 2015 meeting. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.a.) COMMISSIONER MORGAN’S REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION ON HOW METRO CITIES THAT DO NOT SHARE A BOUNDARY WORK TOGETHER Mr. Eitel explained that Hennepin County approached the Cities of Hopkin and Brooklyn Center because they are first ring communities; are part of the Three River District; and because results of a health survey showed the City could use more active living. Commissioner Morgan asked how many people were surveyed. Mr. Eitel did not know the answer. Commissioner Morgan asked about how cities that do not share boundaries work together. Mr. Eitel stated that generally cities are competitive but there is a mutual aid program between fire and police departments, etc. He stated that for the most part there is a market and cities compete for that market. 7.b.) CONCEPT PLAN OF THE PROPOSED “THE SANCTUARY OF BROOKLYN CENTER” – SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING AND APARTMENT FACILITY AT 6121 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD (FORMER CARS/W/HEART SITE) Mr. Eitel provided information on the proposed new senior assisted living and apartment facility. He stated that the City is the owner, there is a letter of intent in process, and on October 15th, the Planning Commission will be asked to consider a resolution regarding a tax increment district for the site. He stated that on October 26th, the City Council will hold a public hearing to look at creating a tax increment district and that without some assistance the project will not go forward. He also stated that planning staff will demonstrate that the site meets zoning restrictions and the City’s comprehensive plan guidelines. He stated that sometime in November the developer will develop their site plan. He discussed proposed green space and stated that these are things the City can encourage. He stated that he is suggesting that the old Luther lot be preserved until they make sure there is enough parking. PC Minutes 10-1-15 -6- DRAFT Commissioner Morgan asked about the potential shared parking arrangement. Mr. Eitel stated this is part of the Active Living initiative to maximize resources. He stated that the City owns the land and will convey it to the developer and provide TIF funding. If the property is sold, the City will be reimbursed the value of the land. He stated that he had trouble getting developers to come to Brooklyn Center because of the question of market receptiveness. Commissioner Koenig asked Mr. Eitel to explain. Mr. Eitel explained that events like the downturn of Brookdale and the poor reputation of the multi-family housing stock present a negative perception of the community and it will take a long time to turn these perceptions around but every day is getting better. Commissioner Koenig asked if surrounding communities have had more experience with senior housing projects. Mr. Eitel replied affirmatively and stated that there hasn’t been a senior housing project developed in the City since the 1980s. Commissioner Morgan stated that it is good to look at assisted living with the aging population and there is a major need for geriatric services. He asked if the negative perception was used as a leverage tool by developers to get more incentives. Mr. Eitel answered that the perception is that the City is associated with risks and developers will make decisions to go with less risk. He stated that the focus should be on what the City is going to do in the future and redevelopment of the community. He stated he doesn’t talk about the negative perception but recognizes the issue. Commissioner Koenig pointed out the change to the Washington Avenue area in Minneapolis. Mr. Eitel stated the need to take action to change and spoke about some of the changes taking place. Commissioner Koenig asked if there was a proposal or application for this site. Mr. Eitel replied that it has progressed to the point where it is going to be the template for the site plan. Commissioner Koenig asked about what is holding up the project. Mr. Eitel stated that the City wanted to see what the plan looked like and there is a letter of intent, but the developer has had financial challenges. Commissioner Koenig clarified that the developer wants to go forward, but wants to negotiate their terms. Mr. Eitel answered affirmatively and stated that the developer’s focus has been to finish another site first. 7.c.) CONCEPT PLAN OF A PROPOSED NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BY SAND COMPANY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SITE Mr. Eitel provided information on the proposed new housing development. He stated that a City Council strategic goal is the construction of apartment units on this site. He stated that strategy has been discussed with the developer and there is a Preliminary Development Agreement that will be considered by the City Council on October 12. The streets and sidewalks will be designed so they meet the Active Living guidelines and the developer will be given the checklist PC Minutes 10-1-15 -7- DRAFT to help with design. He stated that the intent is to encourage interconnecting the buildings with walkways and conversation areas and used the Plymouth Millennium Gardens as an example. He also stated that by January, they would like to have a plan that is consistent with the vision and moves to a final agreement and create a tax increment district to pay for streets, sewer and water. He stated that he would like to see something similar to the Hopkins Art Center built on the property and he talked about a road configuration that would include room for a bike path. Chair Christensen asked what the market break goal is. Mr. Eitel stated the goal is non-subsidy and that will be a challenge. Chair Christensen asked what other cities are providing at that market rate and how can the City get closer. Mr. Eitel stated that they are looking at competitive market rates and that other communities can’t provide what the City can and it needs to build on the positives. Commissioner Morgan stated that there are not many places with as affordable housing as the City of Brooklyn Center and pointed out the affordability of living on a lake in the City. Commissioner Sweeney pointed out the City’s easy freeway access. Mr. Eitel stated that the City needs to build on the positives and Commissioners discussed the advantages of the City’s location. Mr. Eitel stated that the City needs to build more positives than its location. Commissioner Koenig asked if it is the intent to build a site similar to The Fountains in Maple Grove. Mr. Eitel stated that connectivity between the project and the common space is going to be encouraged. He stated that the City needs to have a developer say they can market a project and drive it to success. Chair Christensen stated that he doesn’t want to lose a vision. He stated that the City needs to know the goal and what the City needs to compete. If it is going to compete it doesn’t have to be same but it has to be close. He stated he is trying to see what the vision is. Mr. Eitel stated that they will come back to the Planning Commission with something on the Shingle Creek Crossing project. Commissioner Sweeney asked about the Kohl’s property. Mr. Eitel stated that a plan will be coming before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Sweeney asked Chair Christensen if he was concerned that this opportunity site is a case where you build and they won’t come. Commissioner Morgan stated he would like to see something different and innovative. Chair Christensen stated that he is still trying to figure out how to draw other communities here. He stated that unless we can draw from other communities, we will get something that can’t sustain itself in a place where we already have poverty. PC Minutes 10-1-15 -8- DRAFT Mr. Eitel stated that millennials are coming here, they are spending money and they are an economic driver. He stated that he has offered Bass Pro the site and 25 years of TIF funding pursuant to Chair Christensen’s request at a previous meeting. Chair Christensen questioned what the millennials are spending their money on. Commissioner Koenig wondered if millennials are less concerned with moving into an area known as a high crime area. They want to be social innovators so long as they have their own community and they are not concerned if they are surrounded with poverty. He stated that this area can’t be built any other way. Commissioner Morgan stated that we should be playing up the City’s diversity as a strength. He thinks the developers are looking at it as a risk but he believes it is a plus. Mr. Eitel stated that we have no choice but to embrace it and be an inclusive community. He pointed out the New Millennium Academy will be largely occupied by Hmong students. Commissioner Morgan stated that the City is lucky to have Mr. Benetti and Mr. Eitel. Commissioner Sweeney commented that the progress seems to be slow on the building of the academy. Mr. Eitel talked about the site progress. Commissioner Koenig suggested making a video of the building of the school for marketing purposes. Mr. Eitel stated that they will talk to Ku Vang about this suggestion. Commissioner Koenig asked about how the height of the stage was determined at the amphitheater. Mr. Eitel stated he didn’t know. Chair Christensen asked about the comprehensive plan and educational opportunities to help Commissioners with that process. Mr. Eitel stated that there will be training opportunities made available to Commissioners. 8. OTHER BUSINESS None at this time. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ________________________________ Chair City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 Planning Commission (763) 569-3335 DATE: October 15, 2015 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and City Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business and Development Director Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist SUBJECT: Resolution of Approval for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 6 (former Cars with Heart Redevelopment Site) Introduction & Background: On March 9, 2015, the City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) included a discussion on the potential sale and redevelopment of approximately 5.5 acres of EDA owned properties, located at 6121, 6107 and 6101 Brooklyn Boulevard. These properties are commonly referred to as the former “Cars with Heart” dealership site, which is now available for redevelopment. The City has engaged in on-going discussions and negotiations with SCA Properties and Evergreen Real Estate Development, to redevelop the subject site with some form of senior-care and/or senior assisted living facility at this location. Initially, this preliminary development plan included the following: • a four story apartment building with 140, one-bedroom senior assisted care units; and • a one story building with 24 studio units offering specialized assisted care for seniors. The City Council/EDA determined the conceptual development plan was consistent with the EDA’s development vision for this site, and Staff was directed to proceed with negotiating a Letter of Intent with SCA Properties. On March 23, 2015, the EDA adopted Resolution No. 2015-06, a Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Purchase with SCA Properties, LLC regarding 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard, 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard and 6101 Brooklyn Boulevard. The LOI further identified two contingencies relating to the EDA’s sale of the property: 1. Approval by the Seller/EDA of the sale of the Property after a public hearing in accordance with the applicable law; and 2. The creation of a tax increment financing district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. The creation of a new Tax Increment Housing District was proposed to accomplish the following: Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 2 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 1. Reimbursement of the TIF 3 Housing Account to enable the EDA to invest in future affordable housing projects and other eligible housing activities; 2. Provide funds for the future acquisition of the two adjacent single family residences on 61st Avenue at such time as these property owners decide to sell; and 3. Provide a budget for enhancements to this project should additional Tax Increment become available. At the previous March 23rd EDA Meeting, planning staff also informed the Council/EDA of a potential financial gap of approximately $2,000,000, which was intended to be addressed during the Negotiations and Feasibility Period specified under the LOI. Efforts to determine if this area could be identified as a QCT area (Qualified Census Tract) and/or secure other financial support from Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and Hennepin County were unsuccessful. Additionally, changes in the structuring of long term financing resulted in the financial gap growing to approximately $3,000,000. City Staff presented the City Council/EDA with the following funding strategy in bridging this financial gap: 1. Developer will address $1.5M of the gap by deferring 50% of their development fee; 2. City creates a TIF Housing District with a Pay-As–You-Go Note to provide the remaining $1.5 M cash needed, plus $300,000 for the future acquisition of two adjacent properties; and 3. The EDA holds a 2nd mortgage on the land with provisions for repayment upon sales of the development. Since the March 23rd meeting, SCA has submitted an updated development plan, which would be limited to the 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard site only (4.5 acres). This plan now reflects a 4-story building with 165 total units, with 140 senior assisted living apartments and 25 units for specialized senior care. The general layout plan was presented to the Planning Commission at the last October 1, 2015 meeting. On August 10, 2015, the city’s consultants from Springsted Financial presented a memorandum to the City Council -Work Session on the need for assistance determination, which is commonly referred to as the “But-For Test”, and included exhibits illustrating how the project will generate tax increment, a cash flow analysis over the term of the district, and a payment schedule for the Pay-As-You-Go Note, and a schedule for the creation of a new Tax Increment Housing District. Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 3 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 Following this meeting, on August 24, 2015, the City Council adopted a separate resolution calling for a public hearing to establish this new proposed TIF District No. 6 in this redevelopment area. This public hearing is scheduled for October 26, 2015. Planning Staff has also included (attached) to this memo an updated set of floor plans and landscape plan of the proposed senior care development site. Staff will be prepared to answer any general questions at the Thursday, October 15th meeting that you may have related to this updated plan set; and the establishment of this TIF No. 6 District. Recommendation: As a requirement to establishing tax increment financing districts, the Planning Commission is tasked with determining if the development plan associated with the new TIF district is compliant or consistent with the general goals and objectives of the current comprehensive plan of the city. Attached to the end of this memo are selected sections and statements from Ch. 2 - Land Use & Redevelopment Plan and Ch. 4 - Housing Plan elements of the city’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. These sections contain relevant statements, goals and objectives, which may be considered in the Commission’s determination of this item and support the establishment of this new TIF 6 District. Should the Planning Commission determine the proposed TIF No. 6 is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the Planning Commission may consider the attached resolution, which offers a favorable recommendation to the City Council that the Plans are consistent with the comprehensive plan for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 4 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CH. 2 - LAND USE, REDEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY IMAGE PLAN BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR Brooklyn Boulevard is a six-mile long County road running parallel with County Road 81 and serving as a reliever minor arterial to that roadway. The Boulevard runs between County Road 81 in Brooklyn Park and the 44th Avenue North/Penn Avenue intersection in north Minneapolis. In the regional transportation system, it provides an alternative connection to Minneapolis and the central city from suburbs to the north and west. Average daily traffic on the 3.5-mile stretch of Brooklyn Boulevard located in Brooklyn Center varies between 18,700 south of Highway 100 to 40,700 just north of I-694/I- 94. Much of the roadway north of I-694/I-94 in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park has been improved to better accommodate the significant traffic volume and to facilitate adjacent redevelopment. The function of Brooklyn Boulevard within the regional transportation system conflicts with its function of providing access to residents of and shoppers in this part of Brooklyn Center. The section south of I- 694/I- 94 is lined with many single-family dwellings that access directly onto the Boulevard, causing traffic problems. These single family units are too close to the street given the level of traffic carried by the street. In addition, the streetscape in this section of the Boulevard has a negative visual image and lacks aesthetic appeal. Brooklyn Boulevard has been extensively studied over the years, including in the 1979 Comprehensive Plan, the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study (1993) and the Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Amenities Study (1994). The Brooklyn boulevard Redevelopment Study is a set of project recommendations for land use and redevelopment, traffic circulation, parking and design and was intended to guide future decisions regarding redevelopment of the corridor. It contains an illustration of a proposed treatment for the section of the Boulevard south of I-694/I-94. The Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Amenities Study proposed an overall design theme for the public right-of-way of Brooklyn Boulevard, along with redevelopment plans for specific sites. Several detailed studies were prepared for specific sites, including at least two alternative site plans to illustrate the application of different design principles. Specifically recommended design themes should be implemented to encourage growth and provide the community with a greater sense of pride. The recommendations of the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study and the Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Amenities Study have generally been incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan, but the City continues to consult the studies for further, more detailed, advice. The City Planning Commission should develop overall strategies to implement agreed upon design recommendations from these studies favorable to the community’s image objectives. The land-use and redevelopment themes of both studies, broadly stated, recommend gradually eliminating the remaining inappropriate single- family units along the Boulevard. Further, both studies recommend replacing the single-family units Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 5 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 with either commercial and office/service uses on sites that are large enough to provide for adequate circulation and good site design or with high- and medium-density residential uses. Generally, they recommend that the central segment of the corridor be used primarily as a commercial district while the balance of the corridor is devoted primarily to either higher-density housing or single-family housing south of Highway 100. Some neighborhood service and retail functions should be promoted at 58th Avenue, 63rd Avenue and 69th Avenue. Additional multi-modal and transit amenities should be considered along Brooklyn Boulevard due to its multiple purpose and function to both the City and the region. Bus pull-offs and better bus shelters should be provided to upgrade this transit corridor. Positive changes have occurred on Brooklyn Boulevard, including the reconstruction of the boulevard north of I-694/I-94, redevelopment of the Culver’s restaurant commercial center at 69th Avenue, and redevelopment of the CVS drug store at Bass Lake Road. Reaching consensus on a vision for the section of Brooklyn Boulevard south of I-694/I-94 that would then be translated into design parameters should precede redevelopment of land area along the Boulevard. Three basic alternatives exist for the reconstruction design of this section of the Boulevard: • Use the current design; • Create a landscaped boulevard between the roadway and the sidewalk; or • Widen the landscaped boulevard to create a greenway within which the walkway would meander, similar to 53rd Avenue N. adjacent to the Bellevue Housing project. Upgraded multi- modal transit amenities could be provided to improve the function and safety of the corridor. L AN D USE, REDEVEL OPMENT AN D PHYSICA L IMAGE S TRATEGY This section of the plan describes a coordinated strategy for land use, redevelopment and community physical image. This strategy addresses the City's intentions and hopes for the pattern of land use, including changes to previously developed sites through regulation or guiding as well as by providing monetary incentives. It also incorporates public improvements that will promote private investment and enhance the livability of the community. The strategy responds to previously identified issues and elaborates upon the Goals and Objectives. Land use, redevelopment and physical image are discussed together because nearly all land-use decisions in Brooklyn Center now involve redevelopment, and because public improvements to infrastructure are seen as instrumental in promoting private re-investment. The strategy consists of goals and objectives Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 6 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 GOALS The following goals for land use, redevelopment and community image build upon the fundamental goals presented in the Introduction. All the subsequent objectives and guidelines of this chapter support these three land use and redevelopment goals: 1) Protect and enhance the residential neighborhoods. 2) Continuously renew and redevelop to make better use of land in City Center and the Brooklyn 3) Boulevard Corridor. 4) Improve the appearance of the city to enhance quality of life, property values and civic pride. 5) Improve the image of the City through branding and coordinated theme development in public areas. LAND USE AND REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES 1) Gradually reduce and eliminate incompatible relationships among land uses (such as industry vs. housing). 2) Reduce the geographic over-concentration of particular types of land development when that pattern has become a negative influence on the community. 3) Continue the selective redevelopment of targeted areas, commercial, industrial and residential, to eliminate obsolescent or deteriorating land uses and stimulate new investment. • Identify key commercial redevelopment sites through this comprehensive plan and subsequent investigations. • Ensure that redeveloped sites adhere to the planning and design principles contained in this comprehensive plan and special area plans (such as the Calthorpe Study, the Opportunity Site Plan and Guidelines, the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study and the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Streetscape Amenities Study). • Replace inappropriate single-family housing with attractive non-residential development in a way that protects remaining housing. • Assist with spot replacement of housing that becomes deteriorated beyond the point of economic rehabilitation. Ensure that replacement housing fits with its neighbors. • Reduce the over-concentration of apartment buildings in certain neighborhoods by assisting in redeveloping it to housing that has a lower density, a higher rate of owner- occupancy and a more pedestrian-friendly relationship to the street. 4) Minimize the time-period foreclosed single-family homes remain vacant and maximize re- occupancy of homeowners. Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 7 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 5) Enhance and strengthen City Center’s economic viability and status in the regional market place. • Help increase retail sales, rental occupancy and tax base. • Work with the managers of Brookdale Shopping Center to revitalize the area by adding different but complementary land uses, structured parking, transit service, and better public or community spaces. • Promote the redevelopment of obsolete, underutilized or vacant sites into uses that address needs in the marketplace, and that provide a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. • Explore the use of shared parking as a means of potentially increasing density and diversity of uses. • Improve the streets, corridors and other public spaces for the sake of unity, identity and beauty. • Assist in the gradual evolution of the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor consistent with the 1996 plan so that it offers a positive, complementary but different environment from that of the City Center. 6) Use the zoning ordinance to provide for a more flexible mix of land uses and to encourage good design. COMMUNITY IMAGE OBJECTIVES 1. Improve the connections and linkages between neighborhoods, major corridors, parks and open space, and City Center, through streetscape enhancements, signage systems, and other public way improvements. • Improve the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor through redevelopment and intensification of underutilized sites, traffic improvements, and appearance enhancements, as outlined in the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study (1993) and the Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Amenities Study (1994). Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 8 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CH. 4 – HOUSING PLAN HOUSING FOR EMPTY-NESTERS AND SENIORS As touched upon in the subsection above on age of householders there is a lack of housing designed for individuals and couples beyond middle age who looking for low maintenance alternatives to their single- family detached home. The lack of housing supply to address this housing need is probably causing people to move out of the community. At the community comprehensive planning meetings the housing needs of seniors looking to move out of independent living situations and into housing that includes a degree of supervision and support was brought up as a housing issue. A second need of seniors identified was support to do chores for seniors and help them maintain their homes HOUSING PLAN HOUSING PRINCIPLES As part of participating in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act's Local Housing Incentives Program, in 1996 the City declared its support for the following principles: 1. A balanced housing supply with housing available for people at all income levels. 2. The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental and location of housing within the community. 3. A variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life cycle. 4. A community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, including ownership and rental housing. 5. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the community while striving to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs. 6. The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of access to and linkage between housing and employment. HOUSING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The following housing objectives build upon the goals presented in the first section of this plan. These objectives overlap with the Land Use and Redevelopment objectives listed in Section 2, since housing needs are closely linked to redevelopment. 1. Continue the selective redevelopment of targeted commercial, industrial and residential areas to eliminate obsolescent or deteriorating land uses and stimulate new investment. Resolution for TIF No. 6 Page 9 of 9 ___________________________________________ City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 • Ensure that redeveloped sites adhere to the planning and design principles contained in this comprehensive plan and special area plans (such as the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study, the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Streetscape Amenities Study, the Calthorpe Smart Growth Study and the Opportunity Site Master Plan and Dev. Guidelines). • Replace inappropriate single-family housing with attractive higher quality residential and non-residential development in a way that protects remaining housing. • Assist with spot replacement of housing that becomes deteriorated beyond the point of economic rehabilitation. Ensure that replacement housing fits with its neighbors, • Reduce the over-concentration of apartment buildings in certain neighborhoods by assisting in redeveloping it to housing that has a lower density, a higher rate of owner-occupancy, and a more pedestrian-friendly relationship to the street. 2. Work to ensure that the City's housing can evolve to meet the needs and demands of its current and future population. • Accommodate changing family and household structure by providing a suitable mix of housing types. • Foster a mix of housing values and incomes, including introduction of higher value housing in lower income areas. • Encourage the development of more new high-quality single-family housing (of above the median neighborhood value), to balance the City's large stock of affordable single-family housing. • Help owners update their older houses to meet today' s market demands through demonstration projects, education and financial assistance. • Support outreach efforts to potential homebuyers. • Continue to rehabilitate multifamily housing in targeted areas. • Institute or continue housing maintenance requirements such as inspection at time of sale and rental housing code enforcement. Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09 RESOLUTION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION CONCERNING CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROPOSALS OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER WHEREAS, the proposal by the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to modify Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the “Redevelopment Project”); adopt the modified Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project, establish within the Redevelopment Project, Tax Increment Financing District No. 6 and adopt the related Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor (collectively, the “Plans”); all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1082 and 469.174 through 469.1799; has been submitted to the Brooklyn Center Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”); and WHEREAS, on October 15, 2015, the Planning Commission has reviewed the Plans to determine the consistency of the Plans with the comprehensive plan for the City of Brooklyn Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center that the Plans are consistent with the comprehensive plan for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; and that the proposal to modify Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, by adopting the modified Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project, and establish within the Redevelopment Project the new Tax Increment Financing District No. 6; and further adopting the related Tax Increment Financing Plan, is hereby recommended for approval by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center. Date Chair ATTEST: Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member ; and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chair , Commissioners , , , , and . and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 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No.RevisionDate 1 / 1 6 " = 1 ' - 0 " 1 Fo u r t h F l o o r P l a n City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 Planning Commission (763) 569-3335 MEMORANDUM TO: City Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist/Planning Commission Secretary DATE: October 15, 2015 RE: Continuation of Discussion on Ordinance Amendment for Reduced Setbacks on Porches and Decks in Residential Zones - Review Draft Language Proposed Amendment Language As some of the Planning Commissioners are aware, this ordinance change item, which would allow reduced setbacks for porches and decks in residential front yards, was last presented to the Planning Commission at the May 14, 2015 meeting. Since that time, we have added some new Commissioners to the table, and planning staff would like to present the material once again in order to bring the new members up to speed on this item. Staff will present an update at the October 15th meeting; and solicit your opinions and feedback for additional information. Staff is hoping to present this back to the Commission for official consideration at the October 29th or November 12th meeting. The information below is what was presented at the May 2015 meeting. The sections below contain the original (first draft) language reviewed at the April 30th meeting, with new (second draft) language immediately following the first drafts. The 2nd drafts contain some struck-out text, with new language shown as underlined text. Section 35-900. Definitions. DECK. A horizontal, unenclosed platform, without a roof which may be attached or unattached to a structure, including any attached railings, seats, trellises, or other features not more than 36 inches above the platform, and whose platform, if attached to a dwelling, is larger than permitted for a landing, not including steps and ramps. First Draft: PORCH, ENCLOSED. A horizontal roofed platform, attached or unattached to a dwelling, heated or unheated, with a wall system that consists substantially of screens, windows, and/or doors. If attached to a dwelling, the platform is larger than permitted for a landing, not including steps and ramps. City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 Second Draft: PORCH, ENCLOSED. A horizontal roofed platform, attached or unattached to a dwelling, heated or unheated, with a wall system that consists substantially of screens, windows, and/or doors. If attached to a dwelling, the platform is larger than permitted for a landing, not including steps and ramps. If said structure provides main access into a dwelling, a reasonable sized landing, including steps or ramps leading into the porch shall be permitted. First Draft: PORCH, UNENCLOSED. A horizontal roofed platform, attached or unattached to a dwelling, with a wall system that consists of roof support members, with or without railings, and no doors, screens or windows. If attached to a dwelling, the platform is larger than permitted for a landing, not including steps and ramps. Second Draft: PORCH, UNENCLOSED. A horizontal roofed platform, attached or unattached to a dwelling, with a wall system that consists of roof support members, with or without railings, and no doors, screens or windows. If attached to a dwelling, the platform is larger than permitted for a landing, not including steps and ramps. If said structure provides main access into a dwelling, a reasonable sized landing, including steps or ramps leading into the porch shall be permitted. Planning Staff is also including once again the language presented at the April 30th meeting, and wish to verbally discuss with eh Commission these standards. Once again this new language as noted below is shown as double-underlined text. Section 35-400. Table of Minimum District Requirements. Subpart 8. The following shall not be considered as encroachments on yard setback requirements. b. In front yards and corner side yards: where entry to a residential dwelling exists, a deck, enclosed porch or unenclosed porch may encroach in the required front yard or corner side yard setbacks provided: i. Except for steps or accessibility ramps, the deck or porch must maintain a minimum 25-foot setback from the front lot line; 10-foot setback from the side interior lot line; and 20-foot setback from the street corner side yard lot line. ii. The width of the allowable deck or porch does not exceed 20-feet or fifty percent (50%) of the face of the house, excluding the garage, whichever is greater. iii. The maximum allowable size of the deck or porch does not exceed 240 square feet in total size. City Hall Community Center Police & Fire Departments 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 6645 Humboldt Avenue North 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 iv. The floor of the deck or porch is no higher than the threshold of the main entrance; v. In cases where a corner lot dwelling may have separate front entrances on each dwelling side, only one deck or porch encroachment is allowed. vi. The underside of the deck or porch is screened with a decorative lattice, skirt board, landscaping or combination of materials that is at least fifty percent (50%) opaque; vii. The deck or porch must be architecturally compatible with the dwelling. a. In rear yards: Recreational and laundry drying equipment; arbors and trellises; balconies limited to 15% of the yard area; breezeways, open porches; detached outdoor living rooms (patios). 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 MEMORANDUM TO: City Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist/Planning Commission Secretary DATE: October 15, 2015 RE: Review and Update of the Community Development Activities & Projects Map for 2015 Please find attached for your review and consideration the current 2015 Community Development Activities & Projects Map, prepared and periodically updated each year by city planning staff. As some Commissioners are aware, Staff routinely provides an updated Community Development Activities Map for the Planning Commission (and community) to use as an effective guide and illustration for identifying ongoing development sites, potential land use proposal sites, redevelopment and opportunity sites, and potential study areas. For next Thursday night’s meeting, Staff intends to review and provide an update to the 2015 map; and discuss with the Commission what areas we should be targeting, or issues and areas of study we should be looking at for the upcoming year 2016. Staff encourages you to provide any input or questions on these and other sites as part of our discussion process. Until then, if you have any questions or suggestions regarding this map, feel free to call Gary at (763) 569-3305 or Tim at (763) 569-3319. Thank you. Planning Commission 763-569-3335 - Direct ISLANDS OF PEACE PARK (ANOKA COUNTY) WEST FIRESTATION HENNEPIN CO.LIBRARY &GOVERNMENT SERVICE CENTER P A L M E R L A K E P R E S E R V E A R E A U.S. POST OFFICE WATERTOWERNo. 2 EVERGREENPARK LAKESIDE PARK(TRIANGLE PARK) EVERGREENELEMENTARYSCHOOL RIVERDALE PARKEAST PALMERLAKE PARK WEST PALMERLAKE PARK PALMER LAKEELEMENTARYSCHOOL WILLOW LANE PARK ARBORETUM ORCHARD LANE PARK ODYSSEYCHARTERSCHOOL M OUND CEMETERY FREEWAYPARK GARDEN CITYELEMENTARYSCHOOL MARLINPARK WATERTOWERNo.1 EAST FIRESTATION FIREHOUSEPARKBROOKLYN CENTER HIGH SCHOOL EARLEBROWN ELEMENTARYSCHOOL BELLVUE PARK CENTENNIALPARK CityHall CENTERBROOKGOLFCOURSE WATERTOWERNo. 3 KYLAWNPARK NORTHPORTELEMENTARYSCHOOL NORTHPORTPARK HAPPY HOLLOWPARK EARLE BROWNHERITAGE CENTER GRANDVIEWPARK LIONSPARK N O R T H M I S S I S S I P P I R E G I O N A L P A R K CAHLANDERPARK WANGSTADPARK POLICESTATION TWIN LAKEPARK GARDENCITYPARK PALMER LAKEPARK CommunityCenter 6 25 4 3 5 1 12 17 2 28 27 22 23 20 2111 14 13 24 19 18 16 10 9 29.a 26 30 30 29 101015 7 8 20. 57th Avenue and Logan EDA / Redevelopment Site 19. Opportunity Site a) Brookdale Ford site b) Brookdale Square 17. Shingle Creek Crossing PUD 23. EDA Site (C2 Zone / 5 acres) 8. Brooklyn Blvd. & 63rd Ave. Intersection Improvements 5. Luther Auto Group (4435 & 4321 - 68th Ave.) - new auto dealership 6. Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor - Reimaging & Redesign - Redevelopment Opportunities - C-Line Rapid Bus Route - Three Rivers Park (Pocket Park Initiatives) 3. Brooklyn Blvd. Market 6,700 sf. Commercial site 2. Redevelopment Opportunities - 4 to 6 res. lots north of Slim's Restaurant 4. Luther Brookdale Volkswagen 14. Howe Fertilizer Site 60,000 sf. office/warehouse 9. Bridgeman's/Boulevard Shopping Center 21. Twin Lakes Regional Trail (Extension to Mississippi Regional Park 2015/2016) 29. TH 252 Corridor Study 29.a - TH 252 and 66th Ave. intersect. improvements 22. Embassy Suites - Phase II EDA Site - 2.0 Ac. 28. Eastbrook 2nd Addn. 24. I-1 Industrial Park Study Area (Industrial Inventory Strategies for industrial uses and opportunities) 13. Lake Pointe Apartments (Twin Lakes Regional Trail ext.) 18. Jerry's Market Site (4.8 ac. Redevelopment Site) Community Development Activities & Projects2015 16. Sears Store (Regional Trail connection) Legend Central Commerce District Overlay Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Opportunity Site - CCD 10. Cars w/ Heart (Senior Care Housing option) 11. Commercial Redevelopment Opportunity (5700 Block of 58th Ave./Brooklyn Blvd.) 1. Redevelopment Opportunities - NE corner of Brooklyn Blvd. & 70th Ave. (access improve.) - Blvd. Plaza Off. (rezoning) 7. 63rd Avenue Reconstruction & Trail Improvements 25. Humboldt Ave Corridor (enhancement opportunities) 12. Brooklyn Blvd.& 55th Ave. intersection improvements 30. Miss. River Critical Corridor New Rules/Ordinance Update15. Twin Lakes Regional Trail Connections and Extensions 23. EDA Site (C2 Zone / 5 acres) 27. Evergreen Villas (potential multi-fam. housing) 21. Twin Lakes Regional Trail (Extension to Mississippi Regional Park 2015/2016) 29. TH 252 Corridor Study 29.a - TH 252 and 66th Ave. intersect. improvements 22. Embassy Suites - Phase II EDA Site - 2.0 Ac. 28. Eastbrook 2nd Addn. 24. I-1 Industrial Park Study Area (Industrial Inventory Strategies for industrial uses and opportunities) 26. City's $20 mil. Water Treatment Plant 25. Humboldt Ave Corridor (enhancement opportunities) Document Name: CD Activities and Projects Map-2015