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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-13 PCM 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 13, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chair Randy Christensen, Commissioners Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade, and Rochelle Sweeney, and Alexander Koenig were present. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was absent and unexcused. Also present was Councilmember Dan Ryan; Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA—OCTOBER 13,2016 There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the minutes of the, September 29, 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 of 2011, 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 PC Minutes 10-13-16 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.) This item is a continuation of the item that was tabled from the September 29, 2016 meeting. Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti began the Planning Staff presentation by stating that the Planning Commission packet for tonight's meeting consisted of an updated Planning Staff Report, which contained copies of the updated conceptual building plan elevations proposed by Buhl Investors (Pete Deanovic, as representative) working with Gatlin Development to bring the self-storage use to the Kohl's site. Mr. Benetti further explained the report also contained a very conceptual layout plan submitted by HOM Furniture representatives, which indicates a separate potential development contemplated by Gatlin Development group for this same area. This plan was offered to the Planning Commission as part of the Commissions' request to staff to keep them apprised and informed of possible development proposals in this PUD area. Mr. Benetti stated that since Buhl Investors have an agreement with Mr. Gatlin to potentially develop this Kohl's site, they are essentially tied into the PUD Amendment request that is before them tonight. The HOM plan is not part of this PUD request, nor under any obligations with Gatlin Development at this time, and therefore must be disregarded for now. No questions or comments should be made in relation to this plan or considered by the Planning Commission in formulating any opinions, decision-making or recommendations made on this request. Mr. Benetti then presented the updated plans submitted by Buhl Investors, and provided a timeline of how this area was originally presented for re-platting (up to this point); and instructed the Planning Commission that they have the option to re-open the public hearing that was officially closed at the September 291h meeting; allow additional comments; and choose to make a recommendation or table the matter once again to a later meeting. Mr. Benetti stated the report for tonight's meeting included a recommendation the PUD be tabled until the next meeting. This was due to the fact that city staff did not complete a review and report on the related (but separate) Planning Application No. 2016-010, the preliminary plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 61h Addition, which directly impacts these PUD Amendment areas. Mr. Benetti however, stated city staff received a letter from Mr. Frank Gatlin earlier this week (10/12/16), indicating his desire and directive that this item not be tabled tonight; and allow it to proceed with a recommendation from the Planning Commission, and forward on to the City Council for final considerations. Mr. Benetti offered to address any questions or comments. Chair Christensen requested they defer questions to staff until they determine if the Commission would like to re-open the hearing. Chair Christensen asked what the wishes of the Planning Commission are. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to re-open the public hearing on Application No. 2016-009, at 7:19 p.m. PC Minutes 10-13-16 -2- OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS—APPLICATION NO. 2016-009 Chair Christensen called for comments from the public. Peter Deanovic, Buhl Investors, Edina, MN (the third-party developer) — addressed the Commission and provided a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed self-storage use, which included their history, benefits advantages of the use, and examples throughout the metro area and nationwide of this storage use in other communities, including similar commercial or mixed use developments such as Shingle Creek Crossing. Mr. Deanovic explained the proposed building improvements and enhancements they intend to carry-out, and how this use will complement the Shingle Creek Crossing center, but also provide storage options for the new tenants next door when the city completes the multi-family development across from Bass lake Road (i.e. the Opportunity Site). Mr. Deanovic also showed the proposed entrances and loading areas as well as where an office may sit within the building. He noted they choose the entrances in areas that would minimize the visuals of that traffic to anyone from the major roads surrounding. He stated the office hours for this location will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed Sunday. Existing clients will have access to their storage unit additional hours of 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. He noted some types of businesses using this storage service are restaurants, retailers, contractors, pharmaceutical sales representatives, realtors and non-profit companies. Peter Deanovic further noted that there group is a partnership between Buhl Investors and Extra Space, with S&P 500 Companies as investors or backers of these developments. Commissioner Sweeney asked what the costs are for renting a space in this facility. Mr. Deanovic stated a 10 x 10 unit is about $130/month as an example, which is somewhat comparable with the other national or competitor brands. Commissioner Koenig asked if they plan to specifically market to a higher profit business. He stated they don't intend to price much higher than other storage spaces. He stated they do provide a different product and quality so there may be a slight price difference however; they plan to keep it as competitive as possible. Commissioner MacMillan asked if they have contracts for a certain length of time. Mr. Deanovic stated the typical contract is month to month. He noted the average length of contract is 13 months. Commissioner MacMillan asked what type of equipment they have for clients to use. Mr. Deanovic stated they have dollies, flatbed carts, boxes and tape to buy as needed. Commissioner Tade asked how they intend to provide access to the second level for upper level storage. Mr. Deanovic stated they plan to remove the interior escalator, and plan to use the existing freight elevator and will be adding an additional smaller elevator for client use as well. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING) PC Minutes 10-13-16 -3- There was a motion by Commissioner Macmillan, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2016-009, at 7:43 p.m. Commissioner Koenig stated he feels this property is not ideal or what the Commission envisioned for this location; however, he stated the presentation and financials seem good to him personally, and that it seems they plan to cater to needs of the consumers in the area. Chair Christensen stated he appreciates the work Mr. Deanovic/Buhl Investors put in to the concepts presented tonight, and he noted the concept of having another building in front of this self-storage use off highway 100 was interesting, and that it all helped him put things together for him. He stated he too has visited the other locations, and done research to see how the business works and encompasses the retail market that they hope that area becomes. Commissioner Schouning stated he also appreciated the visuals and feels encouraged by them but still hoped for something different in that space. He asked Mr. Benetti what the property tax impacts may be. Mr. Benetti replied it is usually based on the investments made into the property and value assessment, which is determined by Hennepin County commercial appraisers. He noted he imagines with what Buhl is showing they plan to do with this property it would most likely increase the value for this particular property. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO, 2016-009 SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 1150, 1050, 1020, 1000, AND 1100 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING AND 2501 COUNTY ROAD io)-. There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig to Approve Planning Commission RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11. Voting in favor: Commissioners'Dade, MacMillan, Koenig and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: Chair Christensen and Commissioner Schonning The motion passed. 6b) APPLICATION NO, 2016-010 GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2510 COUNTY ROAD 10 (ETAL) Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti stated. that as noted previously, there was no Planning Report or City Engineer's Review that normally accompanies these types of subdivision request items in the PC Packet for tonight's meeting. Staff elected to hold off on presenting an official review until it was determined by the Gatlin Development which direction the PUD Amendment request would be taking. PC Minutes 10-13-16 -4- Mr. Benetti stated city staff will have a full report and review memorandums ready for the next meeting of October 27, 2016. Mr. Benetti instructed the Planning Commission that for now, they must open the public hearing; allow for any comments; and officially table the hearing and plat request item to the October 27th meeting. OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS —APPLICATION NO. 2016-010 There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2016-010, at 8:12 p.m. Chair Christensen called for comments from the public. There were no persons present in the audience to address the Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner.Sweeney, to close the public hearing at this time on Application No. 2016-010, at 8:14 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade and Seconded by Sweeney to Table this Public Hearing and Planning Application No. 2016-010 until the October 27, 2016 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS 7a) INFORMATION ON "SMALL HOME HOUSING CLUSTERS", "POCKET NEIGHBORHOODS", AND "TINY HOUSES" FOR USE IN SIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS. Mr. Benetti provided some background on this item and stated it is for review only right now. He and Mr. Eitel intend to take a look at this development soon and take some pictures and provide those to the Commission to review at a later date. He stated this is just an idea currently to think about in the future. Chair Christensen stated he would like to look at this further in the future, the Commissioners agreed with his sentiments. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. PC Minutes 10-13-16 -5- 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 October 13, 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 i utes at its November 17, 2016 meeting. Tim Benetti, Secretary Alexander Koemg, ice-Chair PC Minutes 10-13-16 -6-