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Home My WebLink About2016 04-28 PCM. I; 1 I '' 1 APRIL 28, 2016 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m. Chair Randy Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was absent and excused. Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve the agenda of April 28, 2016 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 11,11111 1 1, INAMTRW There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2016 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 5. PRESENTATION BY PLANNING CHAIR OF "PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES — 2015" Chair Christensen announced that Commissioners Tade, Sweeney, Schonning, and he received Perfect Attendance Certificates — 2015. He thanked those who had perfect attendance and encouraged others to regularly attend. 91 0 relikIl 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. 7. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS None. PC Minutes 04-28-16 -1- Staff update of ongoing development projects and/or future applications: 1'a) OPPORTUNITY SITE — NEW MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT BY SAND COMPANY Mr. Eitel provided background and an update on the development of the Opportunity Site, commenting on the following: - The final demolition and soil correction work on the former Brookdale Ford Site was approved at the April 25th City Council Meeting. The soil corrective actions include the removal of the hydraulic floor lifts, contaminated soils, and an underground 13,000 gal. LP tank. - The City Attorney is working on the Development Agreement with Sand Development Company for the phased development of 750 market rate apartments and a fixture performing Arts Center; - The 2013 Housing Market Study that supported the redevelopment of market rate apartments within the City; - A review of the creation of the Central Commerce Overlay District has indicated that the City recognized in 2002 that the permitted uses allowed in this district did not include residential uses and that a sometime in the future the ordinance could be amended to include residential uses. He referenced the location of the existing apartment building within the Opportunity Site and noted that the Land Use Plan of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan provide for residential uses within the Opportunity Site / Central Commerce Overlay District. - Reference was also provided to the establishment of TIF # 7, a redevelopment district that identified the proposed development of 749 market rate apartments on the 32 acres formerly occupied by Brookdale Square and Brookdale Ford, 60 townhome units along John Martin Drive, and the redevelopment/renovation of the Kohl's site having a commercial value of $5,750.000/ Chair Christensen inquired on the type of multi- family units. Mr. Eitel replied the developers have not provided specific plans at this time, however, the preliminary indication are the proposed units are predominantly single bedroom units. Chair Christensen expressed his concerns if the market would call for conversion of these units into condominium units that it would be very difficult. Mr. Eitel explained his understanding that initial project is not being developed to enable a future conversion to condominiums. However, should the market asked for that, subsequent phases could be designed & construct to accommodate the conversion of multi- family units to condominiums. Vb) THE SANCTUARY — NEW SENIOR HOUSING WITH SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Mr. Eitel provided background and updated the status of The Sanctuary Senior Housing project. He stated City Council previously authorized the sale of bonds for funding of the project. He PC Minutes 04-28-16 -2- stated the zoning and approvals have been completed and they plan to close June 1, 2016. He noted the only potential issue could be a capacity limit to the amount of bonds they can sell, so the timeline could get pushed out until the August 1, 2016 bonding cycle. PROPOSED FAIRFIELD MARRIOT HOTEL DEVELOPMENT EMBASSY Mr. Eitel provided background and an update on the Fairfield Marriot Hotel Development project. He reported recent financial reports suggested the City has had an increase of hospitality franchise fees, which reflects there is a good amount of business happening in the City. The developer hopes to have the project completed and conducting business before the Super Bowl comes to Minnesota. He noted that site plan review will also include a land division that would enable the pond and trail to become part of the FDA's property occupied by the Earle Brown Heritage Conference Center. This will enable plans to enhance the aesthetic value of the pond with a lighted fountain, improve the water quality of the pond, and incorporate design features of the Heritage Center into and creating a charming environment unique to the City. Chair Christensen asked if upkeep and maintenance on items such as the fountain and trails surrounding the Heritage Center were something the landowners around the development would be taxed on. Mr. Eitel replied no and explained any maintenance items will be fixed and updated by the City/EDA just as other parts of the Heritage Center have been in the past. Planning Commission review of the site plan will likely occur in June/July to accommodate the developer's construction schedule and plans to open in 2017. 1. 1 01 W 1, �, . �.1; we Mr. Eitel provided background information on the 2012 PUD approvals and an update on the 2nd phase of the approved Senior Living Project on the Maranatha Homes Campus. The plan review will address the previous parking analysis and provide for the expansion of parking stalls in the areas previously identified as proof of parking. This site plan will likely be scheduled for the 2nd meeting in May. A variance application for a front yard setback to enable the construction of a garage has been received by the homeowner at 5261 Twin Lakes Boulevard East. Mr. Eitel commented on the constraints of this property caused by the floodplain of Twin Lakes and the proposed setback of 8 feet from the property line and 23 feet from the street, noting that there are other properties in this area with reduced setbacks for garages. PC Minutes 04-28-16 -3- if) PARENTS IN COMMUNITYACTION,• 6415 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD (FORMER ARENA LEARNING CENTER) — • SPECIAL, OPERATE '3 ♦ • ♦ R E FACILITY Mr. Eitel provided background and information regarding the request of Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) to operate a new daycare facility at the site of the former Arena Learning Center. He stated they will require a Special Use Permit to operate the facility. Commissioner Tade asked where the facility will be located exactly. Mr. Eitel replied it is south of the Metro Transit Park and ride site, adjacent to the dental office and on the opposite side of the street form Walgreen and the Garden City Elementary School. Mr. Eitel presented a news article on front porches and how they help add connections within communities. He stated that the design criteria are consistent with the recommendations provided by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council. Mr. Eitel referenced that use of an architectural firm in the article that facilitate the design and cost saving recommendations, noting that the Housing Commission may wish to consider discussing with the architect, Mr. Ben Braun, options of improving our housing stock with porches. Mr. Eitel stated the information in the Local Board and Equalization Meeting packet shows the market has recovered with an average assessed valuation growth of all property types at 6.1 % and a median sales price of a single family home at approximately $155,000 He noted the first neighborhood meeting is in May and he will make a presentation then about what the City is planning. There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and assigned Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: PC Minutes 04-28-16 -4- 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 28, 2016. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the Planning Commission approved said minutes at its May 12, 2016 regular meeting. Tim Benetti, Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair PC Minutes 04-28-16 -5-