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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-13 PCPPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER October 13, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for October 13, 2016 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Motion to Approve the September 29, 2016 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) Gatlin Development Company Planning App. No. 2016-009 Property Addresses: 2510 County Road 10 (etal) Consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, to allow the re-adjustment and re-subdivision of certain properties in and around the former Kohl’s property; the re-subdivision of properties situated between Walmart and Shingle Creek waterway; the re-adjustment and relocation of Building X; the addition of new Building W; and to repurpose the old Kohl’s building into a self-storage, interior-only warehouse facility with reduced parking This item was Tabled at the September 29, 2016 meeting • Direct Staff to present update on Planning App. Item No. 2016-009 • Commission may add comments from previous consideration given at the September 29, 2016 meeting; • Recommended Motion to Table and Delay Final Consideration of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-11 to the October 27, 2016 meeting b) Gatlin Development Company Planning App. No. 2016--010 Property Addresses: 2510 County Road 10 PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 6th Addition PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER October 13, 2016 • Direct Staff to present Planning Report; • Motion to open Public Hearing; take public input; • Motion to Table Public Hearing to the October 27, 2016 meeting; • Recommended Motion to Table/Delay consideration of proposed Planning Commission Resolution No. 2015-13 to the October 27, 2016 meeting 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Information on “Small Home Housing Clusters”; “Pocket Neighborhoods”; and “Tiny Houses” for use in residential housing development options. 8. ADJOURNMENT PC Minutes 09-29-16 -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 SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:05 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chair Randy Christensen, Commissioners Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade, and Rochelle Sweeney were present. Commissioner Alexander Koenig was absent and excused. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was absent. Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the minutes of the, September 15, 2016 special meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 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. 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS 6a) APPLICATION NO. 2016-009 GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2510 COUNTY ROAD 10 (ETAL) Chair Christensen introduced Application No. 2016-009, Consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, to allow the re-adjustment and re- subdivision of properties situated between Walmart and Shingle Creek waterway; the re- adjustment and relocation of Building X; the addition of new building W; and to repurpose the old Kohl’s building into a self-storage, interior-only warehouse facility with reduced parking. (See Planning Commission Reports dated 09-29-2016 for Application No. 2016-009.) PC Minutes 09-29-16 -2- DRAFT It was noted that notice letters were mailed to all neighboring properties within 350 feet of the subject site. Mr. Eitel provided a presentation with background information on this item. He noted they are working with Mr. Gatlin on the landscaping and the creek updates. He stated it is important to keep in mind everyone on this project is working together to make this work and succeed. Mr. Gary Eitel stated Planning Staff recommends the Planning Commission provide a recommendation to the City Council to approve Planning Application No. 2016-009, for Consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, to allow the re-adjustment and re-subdivision of properties situated between Walmart and Shingle Creek waterway; the re-adjustment and relocation of Building X; the addition of new building W; and to repurpose the old Kohl’s building into a self-storage, interior-only warehouse facility with reduced parking. OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS – APPLICATION NO. 2016-009 Chair Christensen recognized residents in the audience who wished to speak on this matter. There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2016-009, at 7:34 p.m. Chair Christensen called for comments from the public. Peter Deanovic, Buhl Investors, Edina, MN, addressed the Commission. He stated he is with the company that is buying this property and developing it into a self-storage unit. He stated they plan to build an upscale business that will be secure, attractive and fill the vacant space currently there. He noted his company is in the process of developing a few other locations of this business currently and they all have a nice look and feel to them. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING) There was a motion by Commissioner Macmillan, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2016-009, at 7:36 p.m. Commissioner Schonning stated he is disappointed with the idea of a self-storage in this space. He stated what they are proposing for the location is too large for the space. He stated he would have liked to see something appealing that would draw in people as they drove by the building off Highway 100. He noted that he isn’t disappointed with Mr. Deanovic, but rather the idea of what they want to put there. However, he would rather see it used in this capacity than be vacant any longer. He stated he hopes Mr. Deanovic does something very nice to the outside of the building. Commissioner MacMillan stated he echoes Commissioner Schonning’s sentiments. PC Minutes 09-29-16 -3- DRAFT Commissioner MacMillan asked if the building will be staffed. Mr. Deanovic stated it will be staffed but not 24/7. He stated they are looking at business hours of 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed Sunday. He noted clients will have a badge that allows access a bit later they anticipate 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. After 10 p.m. it will be closed to everyone, clients included. He stated they have no intention to make this a 24/7 business and he stated it will be well lit to ensure it is secure and inviting for clients. Chair Christensen asked for details on their plan to create a driveway or drive-through space. Mr. Deanovic stated they are thinking the main entrance will face building “W” with a drive-in opening where people can drive into a secure climate controlled area to load and unload items. Chair Christensen stated he doesn’t believe that plan can be accommodated in the space they are planning to develop. He noted they would probably have to take down the other building across from it to create that drive-through space. He told Mr. Deanovic that the Commission isn’t disappointed in his business or his design, but stated they are disappointed that they weren’t able to get something else in that location to create the space they have envisioned for a long time. He noted it is definitely better to have that there than for it to be vacant any longer though. Mr. Deanovic stated he understands the Commissions concerns and noted he too drives on Highway 100 often. He stated he wants to ensure this is a high quality item and branded in a way that is consistent with the others and will ensure all their concerns are addressed. Chair Christensen stated he is concerned people have no idea there are things in that area because the signage isn’t visible to Highway 100. He asked Mr. Eitel what options they have to correct this issue. He noted he would like to see “Shingle Creek Crossing” sprawling along the side of the building. Mr. Eitel stated the PUD doesn’t allow for that type of signage on the building. Chair Christensen stated he really hoped for some retail businesses in that space that would draw people in and it would become a Brookdale or Centennial Lakes on a smaller scale. He stated it will be hard to draw people in with the proposed self-storage being right in that corner. Commissioner Tade agreed with Chair Christensen. She asked Mr. Eitel if they have some time to further review this application and get more information. Mr. Eitel stated there is some time for them to request additional information and they can take some time review the PUD further and then decide if and how they want to proceed. He noted the PUD has a lot of regulations that they can ask to be changed, such as the signage regulations on the building. ACTION TO RECOMMEND STAFF GATHERS INFORMATION, DETAILED PLANS AND CONCEPTS FOR THIS PROPOSAL FOR COMMISSION REVIEW REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11 REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.8 TO THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TO ALLOW THE RE-ADJUSTMENT AND RE- SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN AND AROUND THE FORMER KOHL’S PROPERTY; THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTIES SITUATED BETWEEN WALMART AND SHINGLE CREEK WATERWAY; THE RE-ADJUSTMENT AND RELOCATION OF BUILDING X; THE ADDITION OF NEW BUILDING W; AND TO PC Minutes 09-29-16 -4- DRAFT REPURPOSE THE OLD KOHL’S BUILDING INTO A SELF-STORAGE, INTERIOR-ONLY WAREHOUSE FACILITY WITH REDUCED PARKING. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to table Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-009. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Tade, MacMillan, Schonning and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Eitel stated there has been movement on the liquor license issue and noted he expects it will increase the sales in the smaller businesses that previously didn’t meet the qualifications for getting a liquor license. He reported the trail connection corridor project got delayed due to bidding issues. 8. 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 8:38 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: 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 September 29, 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 October 13, 2016 meeting. _______________________________ _______________________________ Tim Benetti, Secretary Randall Christensen, 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 PLANNING STAFF MEMORANDUM DATE: October 13, 2016 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business and Development Director Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist SUBJECT: Continued Consideration of Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 - Shingle Creek Crossing PUD (Gatlin Development Company) Application No. 2016-009 Background: At the September 29, 2016 regular Planning Commission meeting, the Commission was introduced to Planning Application Item No. 2016-009, an amendment (No. 8) to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development of 2011. This updated PUD Amendment proposes the following allowances or changes: 1) re-subdivide certain properties in and around the former Kohl’s property and certain properties situated between the Walmart and Shingle Creek waterway; 2) repurpose the old Kohl’s building into an interior only, self-storage/warehouse facility with reduced parking; 3) relocate and increase the gross floor area of new Building X, from 9,400 sf. to 19,800 sf. (originally approved under previous PUD Amendment No. 7 - November, 2015); and 4) new Building W, a 6,300 sf. multi-tenant retail/service building with reduced setbacks. During the public hearing process, Mr. Pete Deanovic with Buhl Investors spoke on his group’s plan to convert this old Kohl’s department store building into an interior only, self-storage facility with limited parking and some exterior building improvements. The follow-up dialogue revealed a number of concerns raised by some Commissioners, most notably the disappointment of reconverting the old Kohl’s site into a self-storage facility at this location. A shared consensus appeared to lean towards keeping this old Kohl’s space as future retail/commercial space, which would provide for more attractive uses that draw more clients and/or shoppers to this retail center of the community. The initial concept plans for the building improvements submitted by Mr. Deanovic were not exactly what city planning staff had in mind for dressing-up or improving the exterior of the ___________________________________________ 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 Kohl’s building, but staff was confident that working with Mr. Deanovic we would be able to encourage and guide Mr. Deanovic in providing a nice updated plan that would fit with the overall architectural features and elements in place throughout the Shingle Creek Crossing project, and provide an updated plan for the Commission to consider. Those plans are attached with this memo report (stamped “A”) and are for the Commissioners’ further review and consideration. These updated concept plans now reflect a general consistency with the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD. In a recent update from Gatlin Development, it has been communicated to City Staff that they are currently engaged in new negotiations to lease or sell the old Kohl’s building and property to HOM Furniture. A new concept (layout only) plan has been submitted to the City, which illustrates the existing 75,000 sf. Kohl’s’ building, along with a new two story, 11,000 sf. addition on the west elevation (stamped “B”). The plan reflects HOM using the former Kohl’s two main floor areas and the upper section of the 11,000 sf. addition, and the lower level would be reserved for another retail use. The new plan also eliminates the need for new Building W in the 2016 PUD Plan Amendment request, and moving new Building X to its original location proposed under the previously approved PUD No. 7 plan of 2015. Ironically, the original Shingle Creek Crossing 6th Addition subdivision plat also approved in November 2105, which re-platted the old Kohl’s site into two lots instead of three under the updated SCC 6th Addition plat (Planning App. No. 2016-010), essentially remains unchanged. Planning staff is providing these two sets of concept plans for the Planning Commission to consider at the October 13th meeting, which will allow staff to engage and record your thoughts, ideas or comments for further consideration of these separate development proposals at a future meeting date. Follow-Up Analysis: Since the closing of the Kohl’s store in 2012, staff has been working with Mr. Gatlin and his consultants in securing another retail user of this site. Mr. Gatlin has attempted on many occasions to bring in a number of nationally known retail/commercial uses in this area, but to no avail. Planning staff has also been contacted by a number of storage or rental equipment operators looking at buying or renting this old Kohl’s site, but have indicated the City (and Mr. Gatlin) is not interested in allowing outdoor storage or personal/commercial vehicles and trailers at this location. The initial exception made on the Deanovic/Buhl proposal was that all storage would be interior, with no outdoor storage or parking of personal vehicles/equipment. ___________________________________________ 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 Since Mr. Gatlin was unable to secure any retail users of this site, Staff elected to support his PUD Amendment request at this time, due to our understanding that this use would hopefully keep the building intact and not require the removal or demolition and clearing of another site similar to the old Food Court area of the mall. Staff and Mr. Gatlin agree that although this self-storage use is not the most preferred use or activity in this retail shopping area, the re-use and repurpose maintains some sense of ongoing activity, and brings a small level of economic stability to this shopping center. Because these plans from Deanovic/Buhl Investors and HOM are only conceptual and somewhat premature at this time, planning staff is holding off on providing any analysis at this time, in order to give the Commission time to review, consider and offer initial comments on these plans. Without knowing the outcome of the negotiations between Gatlin and HOM, we need to delay any decision-making until this issue has been resolved. City planning staff is awaiting word from Mr. Gatlin on which direction (or use) he will be selecting to carry forward on this old Kohl’s site. Depending on the outcome of this decision, the allowances or modifications proposed under PUD Amendment No. 8 (PC Application No. 2016-009) may be changing or amended to reflect the preferred plan. Recommendation: Planning staff recommends the Planning Commission makes a motion to table and delay final consideration of Planning Commission Application No. 2016-009, along with the related Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-11, until the October 27, 2016 meeting. 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DIEM Signature DATE License #Revisions Item DateBROOKLYN, MN PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Sheet Size : 24" x 36" AS1SITE PLAN OPTION 3 16-123 BROOKLYN CENTER SITE 8-15-16 CAL RT Project StatusMinnesota 8-15-16 1 " = 4 0 ' - 0 " 1 SI T E P L A N 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 PLANNING STAFF MEMORANDUM DATE: October 13, 2016 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business and Development Director Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist SUBJECT: Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 6th Addition Planning Application No. 2016-010 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Background: At the October 13, 2016, regular Planning Commission meeting, the Commission will be asked to conduct a public hearing on the proposed (updated) Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 6th Addition. This plat was submitted in relation to Planning Application Item No. 2016-009, an amendment (No. 8) to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development of 2011. As was noted in the previous Staff Memorandum regarding PUD Amendment No. 8 to Shingle Creek Crossing (i.e. Planning Application No. 2016-009), the proposed plat contained herein may be subject to changes or reflect an update to the proposed PUD Amendment application, depending on the direction given to the city by Gatlin Development. Therefore, Planning Staff is requesting the Planning Commission delay full consideration of this item at this time, and table this matter to the October 27, 2016 regular meeting. Because the City has already established a published notice of this public hearing, the Commission must open the hearing, take any comments, and should table the item to the next meeting. Recommendation: Planning staff recommends the Planning Commission make a motion to officially open the public hearing on this item; take public comments; and table the hearing to the October 27, 2016 regular meeting. F 14,000sf 7,500sf M 7,500sf O L 11,200sf 6,000sf Q 19,800sf X 75,000sf Y W 6,300sf 6,600sf S N 12,541sf S H I N G L E C R K P K W Y D D D D LEGEND BENCHMARKS ENGINEER & PREPARER DEVELOPER/OWNER CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER GOPHER STATE CALL ONE BUILDING DESIGNATION PLAT LOT AREA BUILDING PARKING PROVIDED RATIO L LOT 1, BLOCK 1 1.48 ACRES 9,400 SQ. FT.60 SPACES 6.38 M LOT 2, BLOCK 1 1.20 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.67 SPACES 8.93 N LOT 5, BLOCK 1 2.51 ACRES 12,541 SQ. FT.104 SPACES 8.29 O LOT 3, BLOCK 1 0.99 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.38 SPACES 5.07 Q LOT 4, BLOCK 1 1.58 ACRES 6,000 SQ. FT.58 SPACES 9.67 S LOT 5, BLOCK 1 -6,600 SQ. FT.34 SPACES 5.15 W LOT 4, BLOCK 2 1.11 ACRES 6,300 SQ. FT.50 SPACES 7.94 X LOT 4, BLOCK 2 2.87 ACRES 19,800 SQ. FT.125 SPACES 6.31 Y LOT 3, BLOCK 2 2.83 ACRES 75,000 SQ. FT.18 SPACES 0.24 TOTAL 8.02 ACRES 150,641 SQ. FT.554 SPACES 3.68 SITE DATA TABLE EXISTING PLAT DESCRIPTION FINAL PLAT DESCRIPTION CURRENT ZONING VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 6TH ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT SECTION 2-T118N-R21W BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA P R E L I M I N A R Y P L A T S H I N G L E C R E E K C R O S S I N G 6 T H A D D . 1 S H I N G L E C R E E K C R O S S I N G B R O O K L Y N C E N T E R NORTH SCALE FEET 0 80 160 PROJECT LOCATION 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 PLANNING STAFF MEMORANDUM DATE: October 13, 2016 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business and Development Director Tim Benetti, Planning & Zoning Specialist SUBJECT: Information on “Small Home Housing Clusters”; “Pocket Neighborhoods”; and “Tiny Houses” for use in residential housing development options. Background: On Monday, October 3, 2016, planning staff attended the Twin Cities Housing Collaborative Institutes monthly meeting in Coon Rapids, to participate in a discussion topic titled “Granny Flats and Tiny Houses in the Twin Cities. As part of this discussion on new affordable and alternative housing ideas in the metro area, a local developer and architect presented ideas that they either worked on or had some experience with, and provided two links to recent articles addressing small home cluster style developments and pocket neighborhoods. The links are noted below: http://www.lillienews.com/articles/2015/08/16/developers-pitch-small-home-cluster-payne-and-maryland http://rosschapin.com/category/pocket-neighborhoods-blog/ Please note that at the September 12, 2016 City Council Work Session, planning staff prepared a memo report and presentation regarding the Temporary Family Health Care Dwelling law, provided under Minnesota Statutes Section 462.3593. The questions was asked if the City Council wanted to Opt-Out of this State Law; or have staff being preparation of separate ordinance for the community in-line with the new State Law addressing these types of dwellings. The consensus and direction of the Council was to have planning staff work with the Planning Commission on possible new ordinance provisions and standards, but one that is geared more for the needs or benefit of the community. Once planning staff and Planning Commission have developed said standards, (possible ordinance amendment), the Council requested the matter be brought back to them for further consideration. Staff is providing these articles offered by HCI for now; and to begin the dialogue and discussion with the Commissioners on where or how you want staff to begin the research and procedures in preparing more information on this temporary family dwelling matter.