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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 11-17 PCM MINUTES OFT E 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. PC Minutes 11-17-16 -1- 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 He stated the applicant has withdrawn the application but they believe they will bring it back next year.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 PC Minutes 11-17-16 -2- 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. S. 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. - '�z -_ - Tim Benetti, Secretary RandalLChristensen, Chair PC Minutes 11-17-16 -3-