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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 09-29 PCMi f�WR 0 W Cox@]913X1.7 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:05 p.m. 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. 1 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 -1- 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 -2- 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 -3- 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 Ran all ClKistensen, Chair PC Minutes 09-29-16 -4-