HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-15 PCPPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
December 15, 2016
NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL-COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM – LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
• Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for December 15, 2016
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to Approve the November 17, 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
(None at this time)
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) Planning Staff introduction and discussion of new housing concept plan from
CGO Holdings regarding the Opportunity Site (reference the 12/12/16 EDA
Agenda Packet report)
b) Planning Staff updates of the upcoming 2040 Comp Plan updates and strategies
c) Preliminary discussion of Nominations/Election of Chairperson for 2017
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Alexander Koenig, Commissioners Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Rochelle
Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Chair Randall was absent and excused. Commissioner
Carlos Morgan was absent. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim
Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve the
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DATE, 2016
Motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the
minutes of the October 13, 2016 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
5. CHAIR’S EXPLANATION
Vice Chair Koenig 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. 2016-011 LAKE POINTE APARTMENTS, LLC
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3305 – 53RD AVENUE NORTH
Vice Chair Koenig introduced Application No. 2016-011, consideration of a preliminary plat of
Lake Pointe Apartments Addition, located at 3305 – 53rd Avenue North. (See Planning
Commission Reports dated 11-17-2016 for Application No. 2016-011)
It was noted that notice letters were mailed to all neighboring properties within 350 feet of the
subject site.
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Mr. Benetti provided a presentation and background on this item. He stated the applicant has
withdrawn the application but they believe they will bring it back next year.
Commissioner Tade asked why they withdrew their application. Mr. Eitel stated they were
concerned about the security and liability. He stated by waiting until next year they will be able
to convey the land to them and liability will no longer be a main concern.
Mr. Benetti stated Planning Staff recommends the Planning Commission provide a
recommendation to the City Council to approve the withdrawal of Planning Application No.
2016-011.
OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS – APPLICATION NO. 2016-011
Vice Chair Koenig recognized residents in the audience who wished to speak on this matter.
Motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to open the public
hearing on Application No. 2016-011, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chair Koenig called for comments from the public.
There were no individuals in attendance and no comments received at that time.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING)
Motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to close the public hearing
on Application No. 2016-011, at 7:16 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chair Koenig called for questions and comments from Commissioners.
There were none.
Motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to approve the
withdrawal of Planning Commission Application No. 2016-011.
Voting in favor: Vice Chair Koenig, Commissioners Sweeney, MacMillan, Schonning, and
Tade.
And the following voted against the same: None
The motion passed unanimously.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7a) PLANNING STAFF UPDATES OF THE UPCOMING 2040 COMP PLAN
UPDATES AND STRATEGIES
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Mr. Benetti stated he wanted to remind everyone about the Plan It Comprehensive Planning
Conference at the Earle Brown Heritage Center on December 13, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. He noted if
any Commissioners would like to attend they can register or he can do this for them. He noted
they do a great job, the speakers will be good and it is free to attend.
Mr. Eitel provided a presentation of the new Sanctuary Development in West St. Paul that was
just built. He showed the images of what it looks like to give the Commission an idea of what
they approved and have to look forward to with the Sanctuary in Brooklyn Center. The
Commission agreed they are wonderful and personable. Mr. Eitel stated the Commissioners are
welcome to do a tour of the building if they would like to. He stated they intend to have people
moving in around 2018 when the contractors turn the building over to the Sanctuary.
There were no other discussion items.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn the Planning
Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 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 November
17, 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 December 15, 2016 meeting.
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Tim Benetti, Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair
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