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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
January 26, 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 January 26, 2017
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to Approve the January 12, 2017 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) HOM Furniture Inc. / Gatlin Development Planning App. No. 2017-001
Property Address: 2501 County Rd. 10 (former Kohl’s)
PUBLIC HEARING – (Tabled from the Jan. 12, 2017 Meeting)
Consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned
Unit Development, which would allow the expansion and refurbishment of the
former Kohl’s building into a new HOM Furniture store with multi-tenant retail
store front and reduced Class I materials; allow future BLDG. X to be expanded
from 19,000 sq. ft. to 48,000 sq. ft.; allow reduced setbacks for the EDA parcel;
modify signage standards; modify drive-thru standards; and allow certain prohibited
uses originally listed under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Agreement.
Requested Planning Commission Action:
• Direct Staff to present Updated Planning Report;
• Motion to Re-Open Public Hearing; take public input;
• Commission discuss requested item with City Staff and Applicant;
• Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-01
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
January 26, 2016
NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL-COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM – LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL
6. PLANNING ITEMS (continued)
b) Big Picture Twin Cities and
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Planning App. No. 2017-002
Property Address: 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard
PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Special Use Permit for new public charter school offering a
regular course of study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education for
the property located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard.
Requested Planning Commission Action:
• Direct Staff to present Updated Planning Report;
• Motion to Open Public Hearing; take public input;
• Commission discuss requested item with City Staff and Applicant;
• Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-02
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) Update the Community Development Planning and Activities Map for Year 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
JANUARY 12, 2017
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 Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen
Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was
absent and unexcused. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti and
Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – JANUARY 12, 2017
There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to
approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 15, 2016
There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the
minutes of the December 15, 2016 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
5. OFFICAL ADJOUNRMENT OF THE 2016 PLANNING COMMISSION
There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to
adjourn the 2016 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
6. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE (TO RE-APPOINT COMMISSIONERS)
Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti collectively administered the Oath of Office
to Commissioners Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade, and Randall Christensen.
7. ROLL CALL OF THE 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair Randy Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen
Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Carlos Morgan was
absent and unexcused. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Tim Benetti
and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
8. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON FOR YEAR 2017
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Mr. Benetti explained at this time, any Planning Commissioner may verbally nominate one or
more members of the group, with a second to each nomination required, followed by choice of a
paper/secret ballot vote, show of hands, or voice vote.
There was a consensus of the Commission at the December 15, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting to nominate Chair Christensen as Planning Commissioner Chairperson.
Acting Chair Christensen called for other nominations. There were no other nominations.
There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to
close nominations. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a show of hand vote to elect Chair Christensen as Planning Commissioner
Chairperson.
There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan to
accept the results and election of Chair for the year of 2017.
The motion passed unanimously.
9. APPOINTMENT OF 2017 CHAIR PRO-TEM BY CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Christensen asked if anyone was interested in serving as Chair Pro-Tem.
Commissioner Koenig indicated his interest at the December 15, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting and again indicated his interest in serving at Chair Pro-Tem.
Chair Christensen appointed Commissioner Koenig as the Planning Commission’s Chair Pro-
Tem.
10. 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.
11. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS
11a) APPLICATION NO. 2017-001 HOM FURNITURE INC.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2501 COUNTY ROAD 10 (FORMER KOHL’S)
Secretary to the Planning Commission, Mr. Benetti introduced Application No. 2017-001,
consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit
Development, which would allow the expansion and refurbishment of the former Kohl’s building
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into a new HOM Furniture store and multi-tenant retail store front and reduced Class I materials;
allow Building X to be expanded from 19,000 sq. ft.; allow reduced setbacks for the EDA parcel;
modify signage standards; modify drive-thru standards; and allow certain prohibited uses
originally listed under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Agreement. (See Planning
Commission Reports dated 01-12-2017 for Application No. 2017-001.)
Mr. Benetti provided a presentation showing the background on this item and proposal for this
project.
Mr. Benetti stated the staff is recommending the Commission table the public hearing and delay
final consideration of Planning Application No. 2017-001 until the next regular scheduled
meeting.
Wayne Johansen, Chairman of HOM Furniture addressed the Commission and provided some
details and clarification on the proposed project, including the style of the building; the new
retail elements; and the need for reduced parking for a furniture store use.
Commissioner MacMillan asked where the receiving docks will be located. Mr. Johansen stated
they will be behind Building Y.
Chair Christensen asked if there are ordinances and laws in place that regulate what HOM
Furniture could put in their windows as far as signage goes. Mr. Benetti stated within their
building, they are welcome to do whatever they would like inside on their windows as these are
not considered or counted in signage calculations.
Chair Christensen asked if Mr. Johansen has any plans to use a lot of windows and signage
within their windows. Mr. Johansen stated they don’t plan to have a great deal of windows
because as a furniture store they are looking for walls to put furniture against for displaying
purposes, however; he noted there are some places in the building they would want to expand the
lighting so they plan to put in a few more windows with that in mind. He stated they aren’t sure
at this time what they are going to find when digging into this building further but they plan to
make this a nice site.
Chair Christensen asked if HOM Furniture would be willing to add some references to being
located in Shingle Creek Crossing Shopping Center to help the City promote the center and
remind people they are there. Mr. Johansen stated it is too early to tell where they will land with
all the signage and advertisement, but it is something they would consider down the line.
Chair Christensen stated he would like to see the property still encompass the feeling and look of
the other buildings that are part of the Shingle Creek Crossing. He noted he understands the
desire to maintain its own identity, as they have planned but stated it would be nice to see this
location still boast the Shingle Creek Crossing the City has envisioned for a long time.
Commissioner Schonning stated this building has sat vacant for a number of years and he would
be happy to see this developed there and encourages the applicant to proceed with signage as
they wish to do so.
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Commissioner Koenig asked what size the sign they are hoping to have in the corner location by
the medical building. Mr. Benetti stated they would like to get 350 sq. ft. sign in that space.
Commissioner Koenig stated he thinks that size or larger if possible would be great for attracting
traffic in to the store.
Commissioner Schonning stated he agrees with Chair Christensen that the large sign is nice but
he likes the idea of keeping it with the theme of the other stores in the area by adding stone and
decorations as opposed to it being a big huge sign board with nothing else on it. Mr. Johansen
stated they aren’t opposed to keeping with the theme of the other signs he would only be
concerned that adding these items to the sign would cut into the maximum sq. footage that they
are allowed to have for the sign size. Mr. Benetti stated the structural unit for the sign doesn’t
count against the signage size; they only count the sign size of the board itself.
Mr. Johansen stated they are not opposed to working with the City to get something that works
best for HOM and the City for consistency purposes of Shingle Creek Crossing.
Commissioner Tade stated she would personally like to see more restaurants in this area and
asked besides the parking if there are any other restrictions stopping them from renting to a
restaurant tenant. Mr. Johansen replied, no there aren’t any other restrictions and the easy answer
would be to put a pad restaurant in those locations. He stated that would be their fallback plan.
Commissioner Sweeney asked about the need for reducing the Class I materials on the north
side; and the difference between Class I vs. Class II materials. Mr. Benetti pulled up the Shingle
Creek Crossing Architectural Guidelines (adopted by reference into the Shingle Creek Crossing
PUD Agreement), and provided a brief overview of these materials.
OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Christensen recognized residents in the audience who wished to speak on this matter.
There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to open the
public hearing on Planning Application No. 2017-001, HOM Furniture Inc./Gatlin Development,
at 8:39 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Christensen called for comments from the public.
There were no individuals in attendance and no comments received at that time.
There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to table
Planning Commission Application No. 2017-001 consideration of Amendment No. 8 to the 2011
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, until the next regular Planning Commission
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning,
Sweeney and Tade.
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And the following voted against the same: None
The motion passed unanimously.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There are none.
13. 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 8:48 p.m.
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Chair
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Planning Commission Report
Meeting Date: January 26, 2017
Application No. 2017-001
Applicant: HOM Furniture Inc. / Gatlin Development
Location: 2501 County Road 10
Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Project Site
Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 and
Site Plan Approval
INTRODUCTION
HOM Furniture Inc., in conjunction with Gatlin Development requests consideration of the
eighth amendment to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD development plans. The PUD
Amendment includes a number of changes and modifications made under the original 2011 PUD
Agreement, which will assist in the redevelopment of the former Kohl’s store site into a new
HOM Furniture store, along with the option in developing the adjacent city-owned EDA lot.
HOM also seeks approval of a Site and Building Plan application to the former Kohl’s retail
building, which includes a new two-story, 24,622 sq. ft. (gross sq. ft.) addition, which would
provide 11,805 sq. ft. for new multi-tenant retail user space (first floor), and 12,817 sq. ft. of
additional 2nd floor space for HOM’s use.
The PUD Amendment was given separate consideration before the Planning Commission at the
January 12, 2017 meeting, with the understanding that official consideration of the new Site and
Building Plans for HOM Furniture store improvements would be delayed to this January 26th
meeting.
It was indicated at this last meeting that Gatlin may have the necessary stormwater management
plan available for review for the city engineers to complete their overall review of this
application. Gatlin’s engineering consultants with Kimley-Horn Assoc., who prepared the
overall drainage report for the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing development, has been in contact
with Shingle Creek Watershed Commission and is preparing the necessary storm water
management/drainage plan and report for this particular area, which they hope to have submitted
to the watershed very soon.
This Site Plan application is being presented with the understanding (and condition) that the local
watershed commission approval is required before the issuance of any permits for land
disturbance, demolition and/or building improvements.
This public hearing item was officially tabled at the last meeting; and therefore the Commission
will be asked to re-open the hearing; ask for staff presentation of the new Site Plan for HOM;
discuss; close the hearing; and formulate a recommendation accordingly.
• Application Filed: 12/19/16
• Application Deemed Complete: 12/19/16
• Review Period (60-day) Deadline: 02/17/17
• Extended Review Period Deadline: N/A
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BACKGROUND
The Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Amendment proposal was submitted along with the proposed
SCC Master Plan – December 2016 (shown on the image below).
As a reminder, HOM is seeking the following modifications or additions:
a) allow the addition of a 2-story, 24,000 sq. ft. addition to the former Kohl’s building;
b) allow reduced amount of Class I materials to the refurbished Kohl’s building;
c) allow a reduced parking ratio from 4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of building space to 1 space
per 1,000 sq. ft. for a proposed furniture showroom and warehouse;
d) allow future BLDG. X to be expanded from 19,000 sq. ft. to 48,000 sq. ft.;
e) allow site to have regular C-2 Zone sign standards as found in Chapter 34, Brooklyn Center
Sign Code as opposed to the approved 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Sign Program Plan;
f) allow a new dynamic message sign of 350 sq. ft. on the subject site;
g) allow reduced setbacks on the EDA lot for future development by HOM Inc., with further
allowances to omit the standard: “Drive-thru or service lanes shall be screened with
berming, landscaping or fencing";
h) allow certain prohibited uses listed under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD
Agreement.
The PUD Plan calls for the improvements to the former Kohl’s building, which include re-
furbishing the outer shell with new materials, and the expansion of the building with new retail
space and storage/display area for HOM. These improvements are generally laid out on the new
Site Improvement Plans HOM Furniture – Building Y for Shingle Creek Crossing plan set
attached hereto.
SITE & BUILDING PLAN CONSIDERATON
The Site and Building Plan represent the modifications to the outer shell of the former Kohl’s
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building, along with a two story, approx. 25,000 total square foot addition. HOM intends to use
the first story as 11,805 sq. ft. of available retail/tenant space (illustrated with five separated
spaces for now), which will be controlled or leased out by HOM only. The upper (remaining)
12,817 sq. ft. of this addition will be tied into the 2nd floor space of the new HOM store, to be
used for added storage or display area.
Bldg. Y (old Kohl’s) is shown with its original footprint, along with a new two-story, 24,000+ sf.
total square foot addition on the west side of the building. HOM intends to remodel the entire
interior areas of the structure, and “re-skin” or modify a majority of the exterior similar to the
conceptual elevation designs shown in the images below.
The two-story addition will be allow for the first floor to be available for 11,805 sq. ft. of new
retail (multi-tenant) space, while the upper portion of 12,817 sq. ft. will be opened up to the 2nd
floor of the HOM store and used for additional floor/display area. HOM intends to replace or
repair any outdated or inefficient mechanicals, and replace/repair the roof as needed.
The PUD Amendment also requests the City to allow a reduced amount of Class I materials to one
face of the planned refurbished Kohl’s building. This reduced face is located on the north side,
along County Rd. 10 frontage. HOM is asking that instead of 50% of Class I materials, they be
allowed to reduce to 25% of Class I, with remaining 75% as Class II materials.
Parking & Access Considerations
The existing Kohl’s lot consists of 6.83 acres, with an approx. 75,000 sf. retail building, and 447
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parking spaces. The original Bldg. X that was approved under PUD #7 was intended to be a new
9,400 sq. ft. retail building, with 51 spaces (at 5.43 spaces/1,000 sf. – which exceeds the
4.5/1,000 sf. required under the SCC PUD). The expanded Bldg. X proposed under this PUD
Amendment request is now shown as a 3-story, 48,000 sq. ft. medical office building. Both the
HOM Furniture and future Bldg. X share the same lot; and hence shared parking between uses.
HOM has submitted a request under this PUD Amendment to reduce the amount of parking from
4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of retail floor space down to 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. This reduction
only applies to the HOM Furniture store use. The retail expansion area will be parked at the
current 4.5 per 1,000 standard.
To lend support to this request, HOM submitted for consideration the table below, which
indicates what other communities calculated in other HOM store uses within these cities:
HOM is basing this request on these other city allowances, and the reasons being the larger, open
store is used for more display, full-scaled room set-ups and arrangements, and warehouse space
than a typical retail shopping store. Customer traffic is usually limited to a smaller than average
number compared to other retail stores, and reduced parking has never been an issue with other
furniture store sites they operate.
Based on this requested reduction, the HOM store (and retail outlet) is indicating only 139 spaces
would be allocated to HOM. The Applicant’s Site Data Table (partial clip below) indicates the
lot for Bldg. X and Y (Lot 2, Block 2) is identified with 361 spaces.
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Pursuant to City Code 35-700 Off Street Parking Requirements, the following standards apply to
medical and regular office uses:
f. Medical and dental clinics:
3 spaces for each doctor/dentist, plus 1 space for every 2 employees or 1 space for
each 150 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requirement is the greater.
g. Office Buildings, exclusive of those specific uses otherwise listed in this section:
Building Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Required Spaces
20,000 – 220,000 sq. ft.
G.F.A.
.0005 G.F.A. + 190
Under the medical office use, Bldg. X calculates as follows:
48,000 / 150 sf. = 320 spaces
Office Bldg. use calculates as follows:
48,000 / (.0005 * 48,000) + 190 = 224 spaces.
Subtracting the 139 spaces allocated for HOM from the 361 total stalls leaves only 222 spaces
for Bldg. X. It should be noted that the 222 spaces does exceed the 4.5/1,000 sf. required under
the SCC-PUD Agreement for retail uses.
As for access, the new HOM store will still have main access from the main drive lane coming
off Co. Rd. 10, directly south from Shingle Creek Parkway intersection. There are no plans to
increase this access or any other openings to the sites.
The Developer is also showing the closure of the free right-turn lane off Co. Rd. 10 north of the
building (see image below). The City has made it part of previous agreements with the
developer that this access would be closed off once this Kohl’s site was re-developed.
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Signage Considerations
HOM Inc. requests modifications or additional sign allowances than those originally granted
under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Sign Program. HOM is asking the City to allow regular
C-2 Zone sign standards (as found in Ch. 34-Sign Code) to apply, instead of the limited
standards found in the 2011 Sign Plan presented by Gatlin Development and later adopted by the
City under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Agreement. The request also includes an
allowance to have a 350 sq. ft. dynamic message board sign on the HOM site; along with
additional freestanding sign on the medical office site.
Under the SCC Sign Plan, this HOM site would be considered a “major tenant”, and its sign
allowances are noted in the Shingle Creek Crossing Sign Program.
The Plan states that all wall sign sizes are limited to 1.5 sq. ft. per linear foot of leased premises;
with primary signs further limited to 70% of adjacent wall surface and no higher than 6-ft. max.;
while secondary sized signs limited to 70% of adjacent wall surface and 1.5-ft. in max. height;
and all wall signage is limited to 350 sq. ft. in total area per elevation/side of building.
The Kohl’s building has a linear wall frontage of approx. 224 feet on the large wall faces (west
and east elevations); and 160 linear feet on the shorter (south and north elevation) sides. The
building is approx. 52 feet in height. Under the SCC Sign Plan, up to 337.5 sq. ft. of signage is
available for the west/east elevations, and 240 sq. ft. of signage to the south/north elevations.
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HOM has submitted its own sign plan with the following allowances:
923 sq. ft. of signage to the south elevation;
843 sq. ft. for the west elevation;
1,091 sq. ft. along the east elevation; and
275 sq. ft. for the north elevation.
The C-2 Sign Standards found under Ch. 34-Sign Code allows the aggregate areas of wall signs
not to exceed up to 15% of the wall supporting the signs (essentially 15% of total wall area. The
224’ x 52’ wall face equals 11,648 sq. ft. of wall space, which would allow up to 1,747 sq. ft. of
total wall signage. The smaller 160’ x 52’ walls equates to 8,320 sq. ft., or 1,248 sq. ft. of
allowable signage.
Under each wall sign illustration, the new HOM store either exceeds or greatly exceeds the
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allowable amount of wall signage called for under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Sign
Plan. However, under the City’s Sign Code standards for C-2 properties, all new signs would be
under the allowances based on these regular signage standards. Because this old Kohl’s site is
somewhat detached and separated from the main elements or improvements inside the SCC
PUD, city staff is not too overly concerned with granting or allowing this added signage for this
HOM store building, since the C-2 standards already allow for increase signage to begin with,
and the building is large enough to support the extra signage.
As for the new (proposed) freestanding signs. The 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD
Agreement limited the number of freestanding signs throughout the PUD area based on the
following approvals:
Two freestanding signs, each up to 350 sq. ft. in area, are allowed along HWY 100, two
freestanding signs are allowed along Bass Lake Road up to 140 sq. ft.; and two
freestanding signs along Xerxes Ave. up to 140 sq. ft. is allowed as development
identification signs as illustrated on Attachment Four and Fifteen. Four monument signs
up to 140 sq. ft. are allowed along Bass Lake Road, and one monument sign up to 140 sq.
ft. is allowed along Xerxes Ave.
Under the C-2 sign standards in Zoning Ch. 34-Signs, a commercial building above 24,000 sq. ft.
is allowed the following freestanding sized signs [as an individual establishment]:
2. Freestanding Signs
a. Individual Establishments
Individual detached establishments or enterprises not clustered in a shopping center
complex or in a multitenant office or industrial building may have one freestanding sign
according to the following schedule. In the event such establishments abut two or more
streets which are at least collector or arterial in character, and if the abutment on each
street exceeds 400 feet, one freestanding sign may be erected along each such street
according to the following schedule:
Building Gross Floor Area Max. Sign Area Max. Sign Height
Square Feet Square Feet (Above 1st Flr.) Feet
Above 24,000 250 32
The two 350-sq. ft. freestanding signs inside the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD today were a hold-
over from the previous Brookdale Mall planned unit development agreement of 1998, which the
Developer wanted extended to the newly redeveloped PUD. These two large-scale signs are now
evident along HWY 100 frontage, and are used to display the major, multiple store tenants inside
the new mall area. The Developer also chose to limit individual freestanding signs on all
individual parcels, by strategically placing the smaller 140 sq. ft. multiple tenant display signs
throughout the development, primarily near the entry points.
Since the Kohl’s/HOM frontage along County Rd. 10 and HWY 100 exceeds 400-ft. along each
major (arterial) roadway, under the normal; C-2 Zone sign standards, HOM would be entitled to
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place two, 250-sq. ft. sized freestanding signs along each roadway. Each sign would also be
allowed to be fully dynamic or full electronic message board.
The allowance that HOM is requesting under this PUD Amendment request is quite significant
when compared to the approved 2011 PUD Agreement and Sign Plan between Gatlin and the
City. Gatlin purposefully chose to limit the amount of individual signage inside the mall area in
order to avoid over clustering of freestanding signs, and limit large, out-of-character wall signs
that could detract from the newer architectural style and enhanced design of the buildings
planned under this PUD.
The image below illustrates a plan to install the HOM sign near the southern-most corner of the
old Kohl’s lot, in front of the proposed medical office building.
HOM is also showing a new freestanding sign near the main entrance (off the main access road),
which appears to be for the new medical office uses.
Although staff acknowledged this HOM site is somewhat detached and separated from the main
part of the SCC-PUD, and essentially will function on its own accord, City staff would still like
to maintain a sense of consistent and combined design criteria over the entire PUD site regarding
signage, including this HOM and surrounding developments. With that being said, Staff
suggests that having three, 350-sq. ft. signs along the HWY 100 frontage may be a bit too much,
and recommends HOM reduce the size of their individual sign to only 250-sq. ft.
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Although entitled to an additional 250 sq. ft. sign along Co. Rd. 10, the City is accepting HOM’s
request to provide additional and much larger wall signs on the building, so an additional
freestanding sign is not warranted along this frontage. Furthermore, any additional freestanding
signs for the proposed “Medical Office” and EDA lot may be allowed, but should be limited to
the C-2 Sign Code standards as well.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2017-01, which
comprehends the approval of Planning Application No. 2017-001, the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Amendment No. 8, which would allow certain changes to the original 2011
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (and all subsequent amendments), along with
the related Site Improvement Plans HOM Furniture – Building Y for Shingle Creek Crossing,
subject to the following conditions and allowances:
1. Developer shall comply with all conditions or request of additional information as noted
in the City Engineer Review Memorandum, dated January 5, 2017
2. Developer is allowed to amend the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit
Development by allowing the following uses:
a) Medical Office Building - with typical tenants that may do surgeries, urgent care
and treat patients in offices;
b) Medical and Dental Laboratories;
c) Educational Uses listed in Zoning Code Section 35-322.1.h.;
d) Transient lodging, provided they are limited to hotel use only, and no motels.
e) Animal Hospitals, provided any outdoor kennel runs or activity areas for pets
being cared for in the hospital is screen with an opaque fence and regularly
cleaned and maintained.
3. Developer is allowed to construct a 2-story, 24,622 sq. ft. addition to the former Kohl’s
building, with approximately one-half of this space to be used for new multi-tenant retail
spaces, and one-half to be used as additional floor space for the new HOM Furniture store.
4. Developer is allowed to a reduction of Class I materials along the north elevation side of the
new HOM store building, provided all other elevations receive the 50% Class I and 50%
Class II ratio.
5. Developer is granted the reduced parking ratio allowance from 4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of
building space to 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. and attributed to the new HOM Furniture store use
only. All other uses must maintain the 4.5/1,000 ratio as prescribed in the 2011 Shingle
Creek Crossing PUD Agreement.
6. Developer is allowed to expand proposed/future Building X from 19,000 sq. ft. to 48,000 sq.
ft. for a medical/multi-tenant office building. A separate Site and Building Plan
application will be required before any approvals are granted for the new Bldg. X
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improvements.
7. Developer is allowed reduced setback of 20 feet on the EDA lot (Building F) for future
development if needed. A separate Site and Building Plan application will be required
before any approvals are granted for the new Bldg. F improvements.
8. The allowances to omit the standard: “Drive-thru or service lanes shall be screened with
berming, landscaping or fencing" is not recommended and will remain intact.
9. Developer is allowed to have all new wall signs comply with the C-2 Zone sign standards
established under the Ch. 34-Sign Code; and only one (1) new freestanding sign up to 250
sq. ft. along the HWY 100 frontage is allowed, which can either be a regular static message
or dynamic sign per City Code Ch. 34.
10. Developer must obtain a building permit and adhere to all requirements prior to
beginning any removals, demolition, land disturbance work, or new construction of
parking, utilities or buildings.
11. Unless amended otherwise or under separate agreement, all existing provisions, standards
and variations provided under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD and subsequent
amendments, shall remain in effect for the entire Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit
Development.
12. Any future PUD amendments or application requests will require the submittal and
adoption (acceptance) of an updated master plan, which plan shall govern the planned
and future redevelopment areas of this site.
13. No other allowances as illustrated or indicated on the submitted “Shingle Creek Crossing
PUD Amendment No. 8 Plans shall be comprehended or permitted under this specific
approval.
14. The Developer shall enter into and execute an updated PUD Agreement (or similar
document) as prepared by the City Attorney.
Attachments
• City Engineers Review Memo (01/05/2017)
• Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Amendment Plans No. 8
• Site Improvement Plans – HOM Furniture – Bldg. Y
Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-01
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-001 SUBMITTED BY
HOM FURNITURE INC. AND GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE 2011
SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE
AND BUILDING PLAN FOR HOM FURNITURE STORE (LOCATED AT
2501 COUNTY ROAD 10)
WHEREAS, the City Council of Brooklyn Center adopted Resolution No. 2011-85,
dated June 13, 2011, which is considered the first amendment to the previously approved 1999
Brookdale Mall Planned Unit Development, whereby this amendment approved the establishment
of the new Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, and which included an approved
Development/Master Plan and certain allowances and development standards that would govern
over the PUD; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2011-127,
dated September 12, 2011, which approved the first amendment to the original Shingle Creek
Crossing Planned Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan
and provided additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2012-106,
dated August 13, 2012, which approved the second amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and
provided additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2012-129,
dated September 24, 2012, which approved the third amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and
provided additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2013-124,
dated October 14, 2013, which approved the fourth amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and
provided additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2013-72,
dated July 8, 2013, which approved the fifth amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned
Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and provided
additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2014-75,
dated June 9, 2014, which approved the sixth amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned
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Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and provided
additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently adopted City Resolution No. 2016-170,
dated November 9, 2015, which approved the seventh amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development, and which included an updated Development/Master Plan and
provided additional allowances and development standards; and
WHEREAS, HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin Development Company jointly
submitted Planning Application No. 2017-001, which is considered the eighth amendment to the
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, by allowing certain changes to the approved
2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development; and
WHEREAS, the PUD Amendment comprehends additional adjustments and uses
not approved under the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development and the related
2011 PUD Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Planning Application 2017-001 also provides for the official request
for consideration and approval of the new Site and Building Plan for the new HOM Furniture
Store with a retail store expansion on the subject site: and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly called
public hearing, whereby a staff report and public testimony regarding the amendment to this
Planned Unit Development were initially heard and noted for the record, and said hearing was
tabled to the next Planning Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2017, the Site and Building Plan for HOM Furniture
was officially received; an updated staff report presented; public hearing was re-opened; additional
public testimony was given and noted for the record; and the Planning Commission gave full
consideration of both the PUD Amendment and Site and Building Plan elements of said Planning
Application No. 2017-001; and
WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines and
standards for evaluating such amendments as contained in City Code Section 35-355 (Planned Unit
Development); and utilizing the guidelines and standards for evaluating site and building plans as
contained in City Code Section 35-230 (Plan Approval); along with consideration of the goals and
objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission considers this PUD
Amendment No. 8 and Site and Building Plan for HOM Furniture to be an appropriate and
reasonable use and redevelopment of the subject property, that standards for evaluating for
evaluating such amendments and site plans have been met; and the proposal is therefore in the best
interest of the community; and
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WHEREAS; the Planning Commission hereby declares and determines that
Planning Application No. 2017-001, as submitted by HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin
Development Company, may be approved based upon the following considerations:
A. The allowance of the 2-story, 24,000 sq. ft. addition to the former Kohl’s
building, with approximately one-half of this space to be used for new multi-
tenant retail spaces, and one-half to be used as additional floor space for the
new HOM Furniture store, is a reasonable request; and helps promote and
enhance the general public welfare of this PUD, as it maintains and keeps
the redevelopment activity of this site intact and ongoing, and may be
approved;
B. The allowance of reduced amount of Class I materials along the north
elevation side of the building is considered reasonable and may be approved;
C. The request to grant a reduced parking ratio allowance from 4.5 spaces per
1,000 sq. ft. of building space to 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. and attributed to the
newly proposed furniture showroom and warehouse only should not be
detrimental or pose any threat or danger to the general public; nor
injurious to the use and enjoyment of other uses in this Shingle Creek
Crossing PUD; and is hereby considered a reasonable request and
acceptable;
D. The request to allow future/planned Building X to be expanded from 19,000
sq. ft. to 48,000 sq. ft. is considered a positive and reasonable increase, as the
larger building will provide an increased tax base in this area, and will help
promote and provide a needed medical services and a facility for the
residents and surrounding community;
E. The allowance of the reduced setbacks on the EDA lot for future
development by HOM Inc. should not pose any problems in this area and
is acceptable;
F. The allowance of certain uses that were initially prohibited under the 2011
Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Agreement should be limited to the
following:
i. Medical Office Building - with typical tenants that may do
surgeries, urgent care and treat patients in offices;
ii. Medical and Dental Laboratories;
iii. Educational Uses listed in Zoning Code Section 35-322.1.h.;
iv. Transient lodging, provided they are limited to hotel use only, and
no motels.
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v. Animal Hospitals, provided any outdoor kennel runs or activity
areas for pets being cared for in the hospital is screen with an
opaque fence and regularly cleaned and maintained.
G. The allowances to omit the standard: “Drive-thru or service lanes shall be
screened with berming, landscaping or fencing" is not recommended and
should remain intact.
H. The allowance to have regular C-2 Zone sign standards as found in Chapter
34, Brooklyn Center Sign Code as opposed to the approved 2011 Shingle
Creek Crossing Sign Program Plan is partially approved, with an allowance
to have all new wall signs comply with the C-2 Zone sign standards
established under the Sign Code; and only one (1) new freestanding sign up
to 250 sq. ft. along the HWY 100 frontage should be allowed, and can either
be a regular static message or dynamic sign per City Code Ch. 34.
I. The proposed and general layout of all new building improvements,
including reduced setbacks and any other related flexibility or reductions
identified herein or the resulting resolution of approval, and on the
updated Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Plans, may be acceptable and
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Application No. 2017-001 submitted
by HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin Development Company, requesting approval of the Eighth
(8th) Amendment to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development, may be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Developer shall comply with all conditions or request of additional
information as noted in the City Engineer Review Memorandum, dated
January 5, 2017
2. Developer is allowed to amend the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned
Unit Development by allowing the following uses:
a) Medical Office Building - with typical tenants that may do
surgeries, urgent care and treat patients in offices;
b) Medical and Dental Laboratories;
c) Educational Uses listed in Zoning Code Section 35-322.1.h.;
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d) Transient lodging, provided they are limited to hotel use only, and
no motels.
e) Animal Hospitals, provided any outdoor kennel runs or activity
areas for pets being cared for in the hospital is screen with an
opaque fence and regularly cleaned and maintained.
3. Developer is allowed to construct a 2-story, 24,622 sq. ft. addition to the
former Kohl’s building, with approximately one-half of this space to be used
for new multi-tenant retail spaces, and one-half to be used as additional floor
space for the new HOM Furniture store.
4. Developer is allowed to a reduction of Class I materials along the north
elevation side of the new HOM store building, provided all other elevations
receive the 50% Class I and 50% Class II ratio.
5. Developer is granted the reduced parking ratio allowance from 4.5 spaces
per 1,000 sq. ft. of building space to 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. and attributed to
the new HOM Furniture store use only. All other uses must maintain the
4.5/1,000 ratio as prescribed in the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD
Agreement.
6. Developer is allowed to expand proposed/future Building X from 19,000 sq.
ft. to 48,000 sq. ft. for a medical/multi-tenant office building. A separate
Site and Building Plan application will be required before any approvals
are granted for the new Bldg. X improvements.
7. Developer is allowed reduced setback of 20 feet on the EDA lot (Building
F) for future development if needed. A separate Site and Building Plan
application will be required before any approvals are granted for the new
Bldg. F improvements.
8. The allowances to omit the standard: “Drive-thru or service lanes shall be
screened with berming, landscaping or fencing" is not recommended and
will remain intact.
9. Developer is allowed to have all new wall signs comply with the C-2 Zone
sign standards established under the Ch. 34-Sign Code; and only one (1) new
freestanding sign up to 250 sq. ft. along the HWY 100 frontage is allowed,
which can either be a regular static message or dynamic sign per City Code
Ch. 34.
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10. Developer must obtain a building permit and adhere to all requirements
prior to beginning any removals, demolition, land disturbance work, or
new construction of parking, utilities or buildings.
11. Unless amended otherwise or under separate agreement, all existing
provisions, standards and variations provided under the 2011 Shingle
Creek Crossing PUD and subsequent amendments, shall remain in effect
for the entire Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development.
12. Any future PUD amendments or application requests will require the
submittal and adoption (acceptance) of an updated master plan, which plan
shall govern the planned and future redevelopment areas of this site.
13. No other allowances as illustrated or indicated on the submitted “Shingle
Creek Crossing PUD Amendment No. 8 Plans shall be comprehended or
permitted under this specific approval.
14. The Developer shall enter into and execute an updated PUD Agreement
(or similar document) as prepared by the City Attorney.
January 26, 2017
Date Chair
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Commissioners ; , ; , and ;
and the following voted against the same: [None];
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed in favor and adopted.
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 5, 2017
TO: Tim Benetti, Planning and Zoning Specialist
FROM: Andrew Hogg, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Works - PUD Amendment No. 8 (Sites F,X and Y), Review Memo –
Shingle Creek Crossing
Public Works staff has reviewed the 12 sheet set of plans entitled Shingle Creek Crossing PUD
Amendment 8, and Site Improvement Plans Building Y which were prepared by Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc.; dated December 13, 2016. PUD Amendment No. 8 applies to building sites F, X
and Y. The major revisions as part of PUD Amendment No. 8 over the currently approved PUD
Amendment No. 7 are as follows:
• Enlarged footprint of Building Y.
• Enlarged Building X footprint and modified site layout.
• Revised site F, eliminating parking and drive aisle on the north and west sides.
The following comments are offered relative to the above-referenced submittals. They are
contingent upon preliminary and final plat approval, final site plans and land alteration/building
permit submittals and approval.
PUD Items - Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Amendment No. 8:
1. A drive-thru design must be provided that is separated from all parking and adjacent drive
aisles, that demonstrates adequate queuing/stacking space, and that is integral to and
demonstrates a safe design for pedestrians. A study indicating expected and adequate
stacking space must be provided.
2. No portion of building or appurtenant structures may encroach on the City drainage and
utility easements.
3. The PUD has been reviewed by Hennepin County. The right-in access along County Road
10 (Bass Lake Road) at the former Kohl’s site must be removed.
4. The applicant is responsible for coordinating site development plans with Xcel Energy,
CenterPoint Energy, Qwest Communications and other private utility companies. Any
further easements necessary to provide utility service to the proposed site development
shall be dedicated to the public for public use with the final plat.
5. Storm water quality and quantity mitigation and design must be provided for the entire
PUD No. 8 area. These areas were not part of the prior mitigation and design and must
meet current stormwater rules. This must be provided prior to consideration of PUD No. 8
to ensure an adequate design is feasible. All calculations must be provided for review.
PUD No. 8 area is greater than five acres and will require review by the Shingle Creek
Watershed Commission.
6. Existing stormwater facility located on Site X is assumed to be impacted and must be
removed.
7. Loading and unloading areas for delivery trucks to buildings F and X must be designated
on Sheet 10.2
8. Provide an update of the original and amended traffic impact study to reflect the current
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Janurary 5, 2017
site and building revisions for PUD Amendment No. 8 and prior outstanding revisions.
9. Revise site plan to provide better pedestrian connectivity for Buildings F and Y with the
internal PUD sidewalk system and with Three Rivers Trail along County Road 10.
10. Upon project completion the applicant must submit an as-built survey of the property,
improvements and utility service lines and structures; and provide certified record
drawings of all project plan sheets depicting any associated private and/or public
improvements, revisions and adjustments prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
The as-built survey must also verify that all property corners have been established and are
in place at the completion of the project as determined and directed by the City Engineer.
11. Inspection for the private site improvements must be performed by the developer’s
design/project engineer. Upon project completion the design/project engineer must
formally certify through a letter that the project was built in conformance with the
approved plans and under the design/project engineer’s immediate and direct supervision.
The designer/project engineer must be certified in the State of Minnesota and must certify
all required as-built drawings (which are separate from the as-built survey).
12. All recommendations and requirements approved as part of previous actions pertaining to
all prior PUD/PUD amendment approvals, Preliminary Plan approvals and Final Plat
approvals relative to this development and/or portions thereof are withstanding and must
be incorporated into the final plans.
13. A utility facilities easement agreement is required that will provide the City perpetual
accessibility to all private utilities and storm drainage areas to inspect and enforce proper
utility service and maintenance for the entire site. This easement agreement also includes
private inspection, maintenance and reporting responsibilities and must be executed prior
to issuance of building and land alteration permits.
14. A drainage and utility easement encompassing all storm water treatment facilities must be
dedicated on the plat.
15. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities must conform to the
City of Brooklyn Center’s standard specifications and details. The City’s standard details
must be included in the plans.
16. The final plans must be certified by a licensed engineer in the State of Minnesota and
forwarded to the City Engineer for approval.
Site Plan Review - Shingle Creek Crossing- Building Y:
17. See redline plan sheets for additional plan comments.
18. Landscaping along County Road 10 must be returned to original condition.
General Items:
19. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities must conform to the
City of Brooklyn Center’s standard specifications and details. The City’s standard details
must be included in the plans.
20. The final plans must be certified by a licensed engineer in the State of Minnesota and
forwarded to the City Engineer for approval.
Agreements:
21. A Performance Agreement is required that includes all conditions of the project approval,
subject to the final site plan approval by the City Engineer.
Anticipated Permitting:
22. A City of Brooklyn Center land disturbance permit is required.
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Janurary 5, 2017
23. A City of Brooklyn Center building permit is required.
24. A City of Brooklyn Center water and sewer permit is required.
25. An MPCA NPDES permit is required.
26. An MPCA sanitary sewer permit may be required.
27. A MN Department of Health water main extension permit may be required.
28. Other permits not listed may be required and are the responsibility of the developer to
obtain as warranted.
Prior to issuance of a Land Alteration and Building Permit:
29. Submit recorded copies of all required agreements.
30. Copies of all required permits must be provided to the City prior to issuance of applicable
building and land disturbance permits.
31. Final construction/demolition plans and specifications need to be received and approved by
the City Engineer in form and format as determined by the City. The final plan must
comply with the approved preliminary plan.
32. A letter of credit or cash escrow shall be deposited with the City in the amount of 100% of
the estimated cost in the amount estimated by the developer and determined by the City to
comply with land alteration requirement, site improvement, and restoration of the site. The
City may incrementally reduce the amount of the surety if work is completed and accepted.
33. A Construction Management Plan and Agreement is required that addresses general
construction activities and management provisions, traffic control provisions, haul routes,
emergency management provisions, storm water pollution prevention plan provisions, tree
protection provisions, general public welfare and safety provisions, definition of
responsibility provisions, temporary parking provisions, overall site condition provisions,
and non-compliance provisions. The plan must be in a City approved format and must
outline minimum site management practices and penalties for non-compliance. A $2,500
cash deposit is required as part of the non-compliance provision. Through this document,
the developer and property owner will acknowledge:
a) The property will be brought into compliance within 24 hours of
notification of a violation of the construction management plan, other
conditions of approval or City code standards.
b) If compliance is not achieved, the City will use any or all of the escrow
dollars to correct any deficiency and/or issue.
34. A preconstruction conference must be scheduled and held with City staff and other entities
designated by the City.
All aforementioned items, comments and recommendations are provided based on the information
submitted by the applicant at the time of this review. The PUD amendment and site plan must be
developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the referenced plans, unless modified
by the staff recommended conditions above. Subsequent approval of the final plan may require
additional modifications based on engineering requirements associated with final design of the
water supply, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, final grading, geometric design and other design
elements as established by the City Engineer and other public officials having jurisdiction over
approval of the final site plans.
HOM
FURNITURE
Narrative for the PUD Amendment Application for Lots 1
and 2 Block 2, Shingle Creek Crossing
December 12, 2016
Applicant/Buyer
Wayne Johansen/HOM Furniture
10301 Woodcrest Drive NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-767-3771
Fee Owners/Sellers:
Lot 1 Block 2 "EDA"
Econ omic Development Authority of the City of Brooklyn
Ce nter Minnesota
Lot 2 Block 2 "Kohl's"
Shingle Creek, LLC
1301 Riverplace Blvd #1900
Jacksonville, FL 32207
•
WORLD • RUGS
• SEASONAL
CONCEPTS •
Sellers and Buyer are parties to a Purchase Agreement for the Kohl's parcel and a future
Option Agreement for the EDA parcel. To accomplish proceeding to Closing of the Kohl's
property and the execution of an Option Agreement for the EDA Site, certain changes
need to be made to the existing PUD Agreement governing these sites and the Shingle
Creek Crossing. Once in place and agreed upon, the Buyer can proceed to an application
for a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with the City and then close on the Kohl's site.
Overall Vision and Timeline
The Sites will not need to be subdivided and lot lines can be left as is .
The Buyer's initial plan is to correct the existing blight of the Kohl's building through
transforming Kohl's into a HOM Furniture store with a 2 level 24,000 square foot
addition . The upper floor of this addition will be additional showroom space for HOM
and the first level will be market rate retail space for rent.
Timing of this Phase will begin after successful PUD, TIF, and ECR
Agreements/ Amendments are in place and other supporting documents have been
executed. Once the Kohl's property is closed and building permits have been obtained,
HOM w ill immediately begin to demo and expand the former Kohl's into a HOM
Showroom and added retail space. HOM has been through this renovation process
numerous times in various cities. Its group of responsive contractors and in house staff
will comp lete the project efficiently.
Additional development will be market driven. Our plan is to develop the non-HOM
balance of the site with aggressive marketing over the next 2 to 4 years by adding
comp l imentary uses to the existing sec Development such as a 48,000-square foot
Medical Office facility and a Retail/Commercial bu i lding of 14,000 square feet on the
EDA Par cel. If market conditions and demand dictate some other allowed uses, we are
nimble and will accomp li sh the ultimate goal of fully developing the site to its densest
and most complimentary use for the area .
Process After Closing
• Demo the inside of the Kohl's building
• Reskin much of the exterior simi l ar to the conceptua l elevation drawings using
updated building materials
• Replace or repair any outdated or inefficient mechanicals
• Build out the interior to HOM specific store standards
• Add a 2 story, 24,000 square foot addition to the NW side of the existing Kohl's
building as shown in the attached elevations and Site Plan; the 2nd floor for
additional HOM Furniture space and the 1st floor as market rate retail space.
• Replace/repair the roof as needed
• Grand Opening
• Lease and build out the new first level retail rental space
Again, HOM is motivated to see the balance of the site developed as soon as is practical.
It will enhance our sales with more activity and contribute to the overall success of
Shingle Creek Crossing which makes us all win.
HOM and its affiliated entities are excited to accomplish this vision. We have developed
or redeveloped over 2.5M square feet of real estate and currently own or manage over
3 million square feet which is 99% occupied. Our in-house property management team
makes sure things look sharp and function well.
Amendments Required
• Materials per the concept plans and amended in the PUD Agreement as follows
per ATIACHMENT 17:
o BUILDING MATERIALS
... Existing Kohl's building to have south, east and west faces with 50%
Class I materials and 50% Class II, materials, with north side with 25% Class
I and 75% Class II materials ...
o Class I materials (for all buildings) shall include brick or acceptable brick-
type material; marble, granite, other natural stone or acceptable natural
looking stone; textured cement stucco; copper; porcelain; glass;
architectural textured concrete pre -cast panels; architectural metal
panels, architectural fiber cement panels, and other materials including
masonry units with enhanced detailing such as patterns, textures, color,
dimension, banding, and brick inlay as approved by the City Planning
Commission and City Council.
o Class II Materials-No Changes
• SCREENING
OMIT" Drive-thru or service lanes shall be screened with berming, landscaping or
fencing"
• Replace Sign Code language in Current PUD with the current C2 District Sign Code
Language
• A dynamic messages sign "OMS," of 350 square feet per side shall be allowed in a
location as per the Site Plan. The beam of light shall not shine directly upon any
part of a residence or into the street per requirements of Section 34 -140.3. A
OMS message must remain constant for at least eight seconds. Height shall be as
allowed per code and easements restrictions, if any.
• Parking shall be the Current Use for Office and Retail of 4.5 spaces per 1,000
squa r e feet of building, EXCEPT that the ratio shall be 1 space per 1,000 square
feet for Furniture related showroom and warehouse. See Site Plan.
• Buyer shall be required to close off the Right In entrance off of Bass Lake Road
during the development of the HOM store.
• The EDA Parcel Agreement between EDA of Brooklyn Center and Shingle Creek,
LLC dated June 28,2011 and Amended thereafter, shall be canceled and
rewritten in favor of the Buyer . Language shall be included to reflect that Buyer
will complete the purchase of the EDA Parcel by December 31, 2021 and
complete the project within 12 months of Closing.
• On the EDA Pylon Lot, PID:0211821240021-Setbacks shall be as if the EDA is one
lot and not 2 lots, i.e. not a separate SCC pylon lot and EDA lot.
• Water detention, if any, shall be supplied off site by the City of Brooklyn Center
or the Brooklyn Center EDA.
• The Prohibited uses found in Section 4.B. shall be modified as follows:
o 4.B.1) Shall not apply to a Medical Office Building with typical tenants that
may do surgeries, Urgent Care and treat patients in their offices.
o 4.B.1} Medical and Dental Laboratories shall be allowed
o 4.B.3) Educational Uses listed in Section 35-322.1.h. shall be allowed
o 4.8.6} Drop in child care centers listed in 35-322.1.k. shall be allowed
o 4.B.7} Gasoline Service Stations shall be allowed
o 4.B.11) Animal Hospitals shall be allowed
o 4.B.15} Group day care facilities shall be allowed
• Any other Documents that need to be perfected or added to accomplish the
development of the Site per these plans.
Required Application Submissions
• Kim ley-Horn has assembled the following required items to complete this
Application and are attached:
o Street and utility locations and sizes . A drainage plan. A grading plan. A
landscape plan. A lighting plan. A site plan showing the location of all
structures and parking areas.
• Arch net Architects and the Buyer have assembled and included the remaining
required items:
o Application and Fee ($1,450). A plan for timing and phasing of the
development. Covenants or other restrictions proposed for the regulation
of the development. And building renderings or elevation drawings of all
sides of all buildings to be constructed in at least the first phase of
development.
Conclusion
These changes to the current PUDwill allow HOM to develop the site to its highest and
best use for the Citizens and City of Brooklyn Center, surrounding areas, and Shingle
Creek Crossing.
Thank you for your consideration of our Application.
Sincerely,
Wayne Johansen
Chairman
HOM Furniture
cell 612.325.0205
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STORMWATER
STO
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9,500sf
11,200sf
7,500sf
M
20,500 sf
7,500sf
O
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SMALL
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EXISTING
APPLEBEE'S
6,000sf
Q
EXISTING
SIGNAL EXISTING
SIGNAL
N
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4,800sf
G
8,434sf
38,000sf
J
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7,322sf
D
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6,673sf
F
X
Y
14,000sf
48,000sf
96,922sf
EXISTING SEARS
(NOT IN
CONTRACT)
PROPERTY
LINE
PROPOSED
TRAIL
METRO TRANSIT STATION
EXISTING FULL
ACCESS TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
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57' DRAINAGE
& UTILITY
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30' D & U
EASEMENT
30' D & U
EASEMENT
20' BUILDING
SETBACK
10' D & U EASEMENT
TRAIL EASEMENT
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EXISTING
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10' D
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DRAINAGE &
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(WIDTH VARIES)
PUD
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EXISTING
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PHASE I
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DRIVE-THRU
EXISTING
APPLEBEES
M
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BUILDING
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BUILDING
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BUILDING
2
BUILDING
1
BUILDING
6
BUILDING
9
BUILDING
10
BUILDING
7
BUILDING
8
20' D&U
EASEMENT
PUD
BOUNDARY
(TYP.)
LOT 1,
BLOCK 1
LOT 10,
BLOCK 1
LOT 1,
BLOCK 1
LOT 14,
BLOCK 1
LOT 15,
BLOCK 1
LOT 2,
BLOCK 2
LOT 1,
BLOCK 1
LOT 2,
BLOCK 1
LOT 5,
BLOCK 1
LOT 4,
BLOCK 1
LOT 3,
BLOCK 1
LOT 2,
BLOCK 1
LOT 1,
BLOCK 1
LOT 2,
BLOCK 1LOT 3,
BLOCK 1
LOT 4,
BLOCK 1
LOT 5,
BLOCK 1
LOT 6,
BLOCK 1 LOT 1,
BLOCK 2
LOT 3,
BLOCK 2
LOT 2,
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LOT 1,
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20' D&U
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20' WATERMAIN
AND SANITARY
SEWER
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DRIVE-THRU
LANE
P
BUILDING DESIGNATION SCC ADDITION NO.LOT AREABUILDINGPARKING PROVIDEDRATIO
EXISTING WALMART 1 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 18.05 ACRES 181,943 SQ. FT.889 SPACES4.89
EXISTING KOHL'S (Y)1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 6.83 ACRES 75,000 SQ. FT.447 SPACES 5.96
EXISTING APPLEBEES 1 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 0.87 ACRES 4,869 SQ. FT.53 SPACES10.89
1,2,3,4,5 5 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 7.63 ACRES 79,508 SQ. FT.381 SPACES4.79
10 5 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 0.93 ACRES 6,000 SQ. FT.33 SPACES 5.50
9 5 LOT 5, BLOCK 1 1.42 ACRES 13,332 SQ. FT.61 SPACES4.58
6,7,8 5 LOT 6, BLOCK 1 2.07 ACRES 12,141 SQ. FT.60 SPACES4.94
A 4 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 0.70 ACRES 7,322 SQ. FT.36 SPACES4.92
B 4 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 1.45 ACRES 6,673 SQ. FT.32 SPACES4.80
C 3 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 0.85 ACRES 2,488 SQ. FT.27 SPACES10.85
D 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 0.98 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.50 SPACES4.46
E 2 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 0.92 ACRES 4,800 SQ. FT.48 SPACES10.00
F 1 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 1.19 ACRES 14,000 SQ. FT.63 SPACES4.50
G 1 LOT 11, BLOCK 1 1.44 ACRES 8,420 SQ. FT.56 SPACES6.65
H 3 LOT 5, BLOCK 1 1.25 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.55 SPACES4.91
J 3 LOT 3, BLOCK 1 3.09 ACRES 38,000 SQ. FT.187 SPACES4.92
K 1 LOT 10, BLOCK 1 1.19 ACRES 9,500 SQ. FT.45 SPACES4.74
L 1 LOT 14, BLOCK 1 1.19 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.59 SPACES5.27
M 1 LOT 15, BLOCK 1 1.16 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.80 SPACES10.67
N 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 2.93 ACRES 20,500 SQ. FT.93 SPACES4.54
O 2 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 0.75 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.41 SPACES5.47
Q 2 LOT 3, BLOCK 2 1.90 ACRES 6,000 SQ. FT.66 SPACES11.00
R 5 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 1.03 ACRES 5,400 SQ. FT.56 SPACES10.37
S 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 -7,400 SQ. FT.34 SPACES4.59
T 5 LOT 3, BLOCK 1 1.54 ACRES 5,500 SQ. FT.55 SPACES10.00
X 1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 -48,000 SQ. FT.**
Y 1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 6.82 ACRES 96,922 SQ. FT.361 SPACES3.72
TOTAL 68.18 ACRES 702,318 SQ. FT.3368 SPACES6.52
OVERALL SITE DATA TABLE
* PARKING TO BE SHARED BETWEEN BUILDINGS X AND Y
SYMBOL LEGEND:
SIGN LEGEND:
BUILDING DESIGNATION AREA (SQFT)REQUIRED PARKINGPARKING RATIO
EXISTING BUILDING 72,300 73 STALLS 1 STALL/ 1000 SF
HOM EXPANSION 12,817 13 STALLS 1 STALL/ 1000 SF
NEW RETAIL 11,805 53 STALLS 4.5 STALL/ 1000 SF
BUILDING Y PARKING BREAKDOWN
SITE DATA TABLE
NORTH
SCALE FEET
0 100 200
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M
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N
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M
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8
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SYMBOL LEGEND:
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6
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COUNTY RD NO 10 / BASS LAKE RD
K
EXISTING
STORMWATER
STO
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M
W
A
T
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9,500sf
11,200sf
7,500sf
M
20,500 sf
7,500sf
O
7,400sf
S
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11,200
SMALL
RETAIL
SMALL
RETAIL
6,000sf
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N
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4,800sf
G
8,434sf
38,000sf
J
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7,322sf
BUILD
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BUILDING 6
BUILDING 7
BUILDING 8
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9
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1
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2
BUILD
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3
6,673sf
F
X
Y
14,000sf
48,000sf
96,922sf
ENLARGED BUILDING X
- NEW USE (OFFICE/
MEDICAL CENTER)
BUILDING EXPANSION
MODIFIED SITE
LAYOUT.
REDUCED
SETBACK.
INTERNAL
EXPANSION
NEW PYLON
SIGN
DRIVE-THRU
LANE
NEW PYLON
SIGN
BUILDING DESIGNATION SCC ADDITION NO.LOT AREABUILDINGPARKING PROVIDEDRATIO
EXISTING WALMART 1 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 18.05 ACRES 181,943 SQ. FT.889 SPACES4.89
EXISTING KOHL'S (Y)1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 6.83 ACRES 75,000 SQ. FT.447 SPACES5.96
EXISTING APPLEBEES 1 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 0.87 ACRES 4,869 SQ. FT.53 SPACES10.89
1,2,3,4,5 5 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 7.63 ACRES 79,508 SQ. FT.381 SPACES4.79
10 5 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 0.93 ACRES 6,000 SQ. FT.33 SPACES5.50
9 5 LOT 5, BLOCK 1 1.42 ACRES 13,332 SQ. FT.61 SPACES4.58
6,7,8 5 LOT 6, BLOCK 1 2.07 ACRES 12,141 SQ. FT.60 SPACES4.94
A 4 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 0.70 ACRES 7,322 SQ. FT.36 SPACES 4.92
B 4 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 1.45 ACRES 6,673 SQ. FT.32 SPACES4.80
C 3 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 0.85 ACRES 2,488 SQ. FT.27 SPACES10.85
D 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 1 0.98 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.50 SPACES4.46
E 2 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 0.92 ACRES 4,800 SQ. FT.48 SPACES10.00
F 1 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 1.19 ACRES 14,000 SQ. FT.63 SPACES4.50
G 1 LOT 11, BLOCK 1 1.44 ACRES 8,420 SQ. FT.56 SPACES6.65
H 3 LOT 5, BLOCK 1 1.25 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.55 SPACES4.91
J 3 LOT 3, BLOCK 1 3.09 ACRES 38,000 SQ. FT.187 SPACES4.92
K 1 LOT 10, BLOCK 1 1.19 ACRES 9,500 SQ. FT.45 SPACES4.74
L 1 LOT 14, BLOCK 1 1.19 ACRES 11,200 SQ. FT.59 SPACES5.27
M 1 LOT 15, BLOCK 1 1.16 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.80 SPACES10.67
N 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 2.93 ACRES 20,500 SQ. FT.93 SPACES4.54
O 2 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 0.75 ACRES 7,500 SQ. FT.41 SPACES5.47
Q 2 LOT 3, BLOCK 2 1.90 ACRES 6,000 SQ. FT.66 SPACES11.00
R 5 LOT 4, BLOCK 1 1.03 ACRES 5,400 SQ. FT.56 SPACES10.37
S 2 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 -7,400 SQ. FT.34 SPACES4.59
T 5 LOT 3, BLOCK 1 1.54 ACRES 5,500 SQ. FT.55 SPACES10.00
X 1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 -48,000 SQ. FT.**
Y 1 LOT 2, BLOCK 2 6.82 ACRES 96,922 SQ. FT.361 SPACES3.72
TOTAL 68.18 ACRES 702,318 SQ. FT.3368 SPACES6.52
OVERALL SITE DATA TABLE
* PARKING TO BE SHARED BETWEEN BUILDINGS X AND Y
SIGN LEGEND:
NORTH
SCALE FEET
0 100 200
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SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
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SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING
LOCATED AT
SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 118N, RANGE 21WPARCEL ID# 0211821310062
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6010COVER SHEET
6020 OVERALL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL PLAN PHASE 1
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL DETAILS
1.THE SITEWORK FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE "SITE
SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS."
2.ALL NECESSARY INSPECTIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY
CODES AND/OR UTILITY SERVICE COMPANIES SHALL BE PERFORMED PRIOR
TO CONTRACT COMPLETION AND THE FINAL CONNECTION OF SERVICES.
ALERT TO CONTRACTOR:
PREPARED BY:
VICINITY
N.T.S.NORTH
STORMWATER
FIRE PREVENTION
PLANNING AND ZONING
ENGINEERING
BUILDING DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
HEALTH DEPT.
PROJECT LOCATION
UTILITY RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX FOR THIS PROJECT
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OWNER/DEVELOPER
WAYNE JOHANSEN
HOM FURNITURE
10301 WOODCREST DR. NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
612-325-0205
CIVIL ENGINEER
BRIAN M. WURDEMAN, P.E.
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST, SUITE 238N
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55114
(651) 645-4197
FAX (651) 645-5116
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
JENNIFER KRANTZ, RLA
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST, SUITE 238N
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55114
(651) 645-4197
FAX (651) 645-5116
ALL CONTRACTORS MUST CONTACT
GOPHER STATE CALL ONE
MN TOLL FREE 1-800-252-1166
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
TWIN CITY AREA 651-454-0002
SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
ARCHITECT
ARCHNET USA
333 N MAIN STREET, SUITE 201
STILLWATER, MN 55082
651-430-0606
PROJECT TEAM
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
STEVE MARTIN, P.E.
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
1826 BUERKLE ROAD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55110
(651) 487-3245
FAX (651) 487-1812
ENVIRONMENTAL/
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
GREGG KRUSE
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
11001 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55438
(952) 995-2000
FAX (952) 995-2020
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
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SITE OPERATOR/GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
DEVELOPER/OWNER:CITY OF BROOKLYN
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NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED ON THE SEARS
PROPERTY OR THEIR UTILITY SERVICES WITHOUT PRIOR
WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTY
OWNER AND GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
MAINTAIN TRAFFIC FLOW FROM XERXES TO ADJACENT
PROPERTIES AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SIGNAGE, BARRICADES, ETC.
SHALL BE UTILIZED PER MNDOT AND CITY
REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
PROTECT EXISTING PLANTINGS, IRRIGATION, SIDEWALK,
AND CITY PROPERTY DURING CONSTRUCTION. ANY
DAMAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE THE
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AND/OR
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BUILDING Y PARKING BREAKDOWN
SITE PLAN NOTES
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Planning Commission Report
Meeting Date: January 26, 2017
Application No. 2017-002
Applicant: Big Picture Twin Cities and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church
Location: 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard
Request: Special Use Permit to allow New Charter School Use in the R-1 One Family
Residence District
INTRODUCTION
Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC), as a public charter school offering a regular course of study
accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education, along with Cross of Glory Lutheran
Church, are seeking a Special Use Permit to be recommended by the Planning Commission and
granted by the City Council for the property located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard.
Cross of Glory is allowing Big Picture to lease a portion of their under-utilized Sunday school
classrooms and children’s’ activity areas due in part to decrease enrollment and use by families
that remain members of the church. Cross of Glory will continue as principal owner and user of
the church property, with no plans to sell off the property to the school group at this time.
Written notices of this public hearing were mailed to all residential property owners within 350-
feet of the subject site. As of the preparation of this report, no comments either for or against
this request, have been received by the City.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING STANDARDS
Land Use Plan: Single-Family
Current Zoning: R-1 Two Family Residence
Surrounding Zoning: North: R-1 One Family Residence
East: R-1 One Family Residence / C-1 Office Service
South: R-1 One Family Residence
West: R-1 One Family Residence
Neighborhood: Kylawn
Conformity to:
Land Use Plan: Yes
Zoning Ord.: The Church facility yes; the school use subject to special use permit.
Subdivision Ord.: N/A
Sign Ord.: Unknown or not under consideration at this time.
Variance Needed for Request: None at this time.
• Application Filed: 01/04/17
• Review Period (60-day) Deadline: 03/02/17
• Extension Declared: N/A
• Extended Review Period Deadline: N/A
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to City Code Section 35-310, R1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, all new
public school (including charter) uses must be approved under a special use permit:
2. Special Uses
b. Public and private elementary and secondary schools offering a regular
course of study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education,
provided primary vehicular access shall be gained to the uses by a
collector or arterial street.
BPTC and Cross of Glory Church executed a Letter of Intent on December 22, 2016 for BPTC to
lease and occupy initially approximately 10,000 rentable square feet of the approximately 22,589
square foot building and surrounding property at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church.
By the 2019-2020 school year, BPTC plans to lease and occupy 18,000 rentable square feet. The
lease is for a three (3) year term. The lease will be subject to approval by the Minnesota
Department of Education, which requires that the building meets health and safety codes per
Minnesota Statutes, section 124E.03, Subdivision 2(a), which states in part, “A charter school
shall meet all federal, state, and local health and safety requirements applicable to school
districts.”
It also mandates that BPTC administration and school board are aware of the requirements of
Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will comply with those requirements.
Further, it requires that the school is inspected by the Minnesota State Fire Marshall or its local
designee for compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code for Educational Occupancy and has
an inspection report showing that any outstanding violations discovered during the initial
inspection have been remedied.
BPTC is a public charter school approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
As a public school, it will serve all students who apply for admission. There are no admission
requirements or charges for tuition. BPTC is funded with state and federal dollars. Funding is
based on enrollment and includes money for both operational expenses and lease payments for a
facility.
In addition to being regulated by the Minnesota Department of Education, charter schools are
overseen by an MDE approved authorizer. The authorizer is responsible for the academic results
and financial management of the school. BPTC’s authorizer is Novation Education
Opportunities (NEO) which is single purpose Charter School Authorizer in the State of
Minnesota. NEO is a non-profit corporation with 501 (c)(3) status.
DETAILS of CHARTER SCHOOL
BPTC is a new and innovative model that will provide a free public school option to Brooklyn
Center and surrounding community members seeking stronger academic results and a more
personalized learning environment than currently available in local district and charter schools.
Cross of Glory was built in 1955, and has been added on a few of times throughout the years. It
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located at the southeast corner of Brooklyn Boulevard and Admiral Lane. It consists of 4.6
acres, with almost 29,000 sq. ft. of floor space on the first/main level and an additional 19,900
sq. ft. on the lower level. The church has two fully functioning entrances off Brooklyn
Boulevard to the east (with center turn lanes to accommodate vehicles off this roadway system);
two secondary entrances off Ewing Avenue to the west; and one minor entrance to the south
parking lot area off of 58-1/2 Avenue North.
BPTC School intends to use the existing “Sunday school” classrooms highlighted in blue shaded
areas in the floor plan below.
The light green shaded areas will be used as activity or multi-purpose areas for the charter school
group. The school also intends to utilize parts of the lower level for classrooms and multi-
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purpose areas (underneath the main church sanctuary/gathering space).
The church facility has a large expanse of parking for its own use, and should provide adequate
parking needs for the school use, as the church and school functioning times will not cross over
or be in direct conflict due to normal school day hours versus normal weekend church service
times.
BPTC intends to open its doors to 80 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 in August 2017. Plans call for this school to grow or expand to serve up to 150 students over the coming years, as indicated in the table below: School Year Number of Students
2017-2018 80
2018-2019 120
2019-2020 150
2020-2021 150
2021-2022 150
BPTC is open to all students, without regard to ability, race, religion, or any other factors, other than the capacity of the program, class, grade level, or building.
ANALYSIS - SPECIAL USE
Pursuant to City Code Section 35-220; Subpart 2. Standards for Special Use Permits, a special
use permit may be granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that certain
standards used to measure or allow a special use have been or will be met as part of any
approvals. The following section highlights these standards (italic text), with city planning staff
responses to each standard afterwards:
a. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the
public health, safety, morals or comfort.
The subject property is currently zoned R1 - One Family Residence District. Public and
private elementary and secondary schools are allowed as per the City Ordinance via a
Special Use Permit. Further, it is located on Brooklyn Boulevard, an arterial street,
which will provide primary vehicular access for the faculty, staff, parents, students and
visitors.
Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC), as a public charter school offering a regular course of
study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education, seeks the approval of a
Special Use Permit in order to operate a small level charter school for children in grades
6th through 8th grade only. BPTC indicates plans to expand their student enrollments
through the next few years, but does not plan to exceed 150 students at this time.
Enrollment level or level of service is usually determined by the Dept. of Education.
BPTC further indicated they may open a second campus to serve high school students,
but there are no plans to provide this high school level education at this location. BPTC
anticipates that after the kids finish this charter school programming, they will eventually
enroll into the local high schools of Brooklyn Center High, Park High school, or others.
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This type of use will provide opportunity to young kids to begin their formative education
at a local school use, and transition to one of the local high schools in or near the city,
which helps promote the general welfare of the community, and sustains the success of
our local schools.
The applicants have indicated they intend to ensure that all bus/parent drop-off areas and
pick-up will take place from Brooklyn Boulevard, which will lessen any impacts upon the
surrounding residential neighborhoods. In addition, BPTC has already solicited the
assistance of the City’s Building Official and Fire Marshall to inspect and recommend
any building safety and life-safety issues in order to make the school area a safe and
effective area for education al purposes. Any improvements will be made under a
general building permit process and must be approved by the Dept. of Education as well.
b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and
impair property values within the neighborhood.
The proposed school use will not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties. Rather,
BPTC will further enhance the image of the area and be a good neighbor to the adjacent
properties. The changes to the appearance of the property will be minimal, as BPTC
intends to add new signage as allowed by City Code; and plans to utilize a small portion
of the parking lot for outdoor recreation for its students, which should not be a disruption
to the neighboring properties, businesses and residents. None of the utilized equipment is
scheduled to be permanently affixed to the property.
BPTC will be long-term asset that will help attract and retain families in the surrounding
residential neighborhoods and complement the existing amenities in the Brooklyn Center
area. It will also strengthen the area’s reputation for having quality public schools, which
can have a positive effect on the housing values for the surrounding community.
As for the existing schools in Brooklyn Center, BPTC will offer residents with middle
school aged children (grades 6-8) more high-quality choices. As a public school, it will
serve all students who apply for admission. BPTC is open to all students, without regard
to ability, race, religion, or any other factors. There are no admission requirements or
charges for tuition.
c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the
district.
The proposed use for 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard is fully compatible with present and
future uses of the area. BPTC and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church will share the space,
with the school’s primary use during school hours on week days and the church’s primary
use on evenings and weekends. As a public charter school serving grades 6-8 it is
compatible with single-family residential use, which encompasses the majority of the
adjacent properties.
Further, the subject property has been underutilized as a facility and the school will bring
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vitality back to the building and greatly benefit the area. Faculty, parents and students are
likely to patronize the nearby retailers and restaurants and the school itself will serve as a
new community amenity.
d. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking
so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
The subject property is located and accessible via Brooklyn Boulevard, which is an
arterial street and currently serves 24,000 vehicles per day. Buses, staff and parents will
utilize the Brooklyn Boulevard entrance to enter and exit the property (see map below):
This should minimize the impact in terms of traffic on the area.
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The school hours will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 4:00 pm. The
majority of students will ride a school bus, with up to two busses serving the 2017-2018
school year, and no more than four at full capacity. Limited parent pickup and drop off
will also occur. Based on conversations with staff from the Public Works Department,
the small size of the school should not have a significant impact on traffic.
In addition, BPTC should have no impact on parking facilities on adjacent streets and
land because of the very large surface parking lot, which has 210 stalls. With no more
than 150 students and 15 staff members even at all school celebrations and conference
time, the parking will be sufficient.
The image below reflects the planned roadway, trail/sidewalk and access improvements
near the Admiral Lane and Brooklyn Boulevard intersection. These improvements were
identified under the approved Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study of 2013, with
reconstruction to begin this year and finish over the next 5 to 6 years.
The City has also notified the Church and BPTC that the two entrances off Brooklyn
Boulevard will be reduced to only one entrance, as part of the planned future
improvements to this roadway system. The single access point will be limited to a right-
in/right-out only, as Hennepin County plans to install a center-median to restrict the free
access movements into the property. City staff does feel the loss of this northerly access
or reduction of turning movements will have any negative or long-term effects upon the
operation of the church and/or school at this location.
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The City Engineer indicated in their review memo that BPTC’s school buses, staff and
parents will only access the property from Brooklyn Blvd.; and drop offs/parking will
only occur onsite, with on-street parking on adjacent city streets prohibited and will be
managed by the school operator and landowners.
e. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the
district in which it is located.
The property at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard is located in a R1 One Family Residence
District. The existing structure on site is a church built in 1955. The building meets the
minimum district requirements as set in Section 35-400 of the City Ordinance and the
parking space standards in Section 35-702.
BPTC is a public charter school. Public and private elementary and secondary school
uses are allowed in the R1 District via a Special Use Permit, subject to the school offering
a regular course of study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education and
provided that primary vehicular access shall be gained to the uses by a collector or arterial
street. BPTC and the subject property meet these requirements and thus will fully
conform to the regulations of the district.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2017-02, which
comprehends approval of Planning Application No. 2017-002, a Special Use Permit to operate a
public charter school use within the existing Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, located at 5929
Brooklyn Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1. The special use permit is granted to Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC) to operate a
new public charter school for grades 6-8 only, and within the existing Cross of
Glory Lutheran Church facility located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard.
2. BPTC is allowed to have up to 80 students at first, with no more than 150 students
by Year 2021-20122. Any expansion of students greater than five percent (5%) of
the 150 students will require submittal of Special Use Permit Amendment.
3. Any future expansion of classrooms or leasable space inside the church that
exceed a five percent (5%) threshold of what is currently illustrated on the plans
submitted under Application No. 2017-002, must be approved under separate
Special Use Permit Amendment.
4. All access for the school use will utilize Brooklyn Boulevard only. All bus and/or
parent drop-off/pick-up will occur inside the church/school parking lot and near
the main front door entrance to the facility only. All bus and personal vehicles
must enter and egress from Brooklyn Boulevard access points only. No side-
door/back-door entrances for staff or visitors will be allowed along Admiral Lane
or Ewing Avenue roadways.
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5. All parking associated with this charter school use shall be on-site and on
improved surfaces only. On-street parking within the adjacent residential street
systems will not be allowed for staff, parents or visitors, and BPTC will be
expected to monitor all parking; and promptly address any complaints should they
become known to the City.
6. Any new signage for the new school or modifications to any existing church
signage must meet those standards found under City Code Chapter 34 – Signs.
7. Any and all new building improvements and life-safety improvements necessary
to accommodate the new school use inside the existing church facility, must be
reviewed and approved by the City Building Official and Fire Chief.
8. Any new, outside trash disposal facilities or new mechanical equipment shall be
appropriately screened from view.
9. This Special Use Permit may not be altered or expanded in any way not
comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the
special use permit.
10. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinance and regulations.
Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 19, 2017
TO: Tim Benetti, Planning and Zoning Specialist
FROM: Andrew Hogg, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Works – Special Use Permit – Big Picture at Cross of Glory Lutheran
Church at 5929 Brooklyn Blvd.
Public Works staff has reviewed the application for the Big Picture Twin Cities Special Use
Permit for the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church at 5929 Brooklyn Blvd; dated December 29, 2016.
The Special Use Permit applies to operation of the public charter school for grades 6-8 at this
location.
1. Per the Special Use Permit application, Big Picture school buses, staff and parents will
only access the property from Brooklyn Blvd. Drop offs/parking to occur onsite, not using
adjacent city streets. Tennant will strictly manage this.
2. Per the Special Use Permit application, all school parking and school events parking must
be contained to the property’s surface lot. Tennant will strictly manage this.
All aforementioned items, comments and recommendations are provided based on the information
submitted by the applicant at the time of this review. The Special Use Permit must be developed
and maintained in substantial conformance with the referenced application, unless modified by the
staff recommended conditions above. Subsequent approval of the final permit may require
additional modifications based on engineering requirements associated with final design of the
water supply, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, final grading, geometric design and other design
elements as established by the City Engineer and other public officials having jurisdiction over
approval of the final site plans.
Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-02
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-002 SUBMITTED BY
BIG PICTURE TWIN CITIES TO OPERATE A NEW CHARTER SCHOOL
USE IN THE R-1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5929
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2017-002 submitted by Big
Picture Twin Cities (as “Applicants”) and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (as “Owners”) request
a Special Use Permit to operate a new public charter school use for grades 6th through 8th only inside
the existing Cross of Glory Lutheran Church facilities, located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard (the
“Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is situated in the R-1 One Family Residence
District, and pursuant to City Code Section 35-310, Subsection 2. Special Uses, all public and
private elementary and secondary schools offering a regular course of study accredited by the
Minnesota Department of Education, provided primary vehicular access shall be gained to the
uses by a collector or arterial street, may be allowed by means of a special use permit approval;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and called public hearing
on January 26, 2017, whereby a city planning staff report was presented, and public testimony
regarding the special use permit were received and noted for the record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Special Use Permit request in
light of all testimony received, the guidelines and standards for evaluating this special use permit
contained in Section 35-220 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, and the request complies with the
general goals and objectives of the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Planning Application No.
2017-002 submitted by Big Picture Twin Cities and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church may be
approved based upon the following considerations:
A. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use [new
charter school] will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health,
safety, morals, or comfort.
B. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor
substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.
C. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses
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permitted in the district.
D. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress
and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public
streets.
E. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable
regulations of the district in which it is located.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Planning Application No. 2017-002 be
approved subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. The special use permit is granted to Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC) to operate a
new public charter school for grades 6-8 only, and within the existing Cross of
Glory Lutheran Church facility located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard.
2. BPTC is allowed to have up to 80 students at first, with no more than 150 students
by Year 2021-20122. Any expansion of students greater than five percent (5%) of
the 150 students will require submittal of Special Use Permit Amendment.
3. Any future expansion of classrooms or leasable space inside the church that exceed
a five percent (5%) threshold of what is currently illustrated on the plans submitted
under Application No. 2017-002, must be approved under separate Special Use
Permit Amendment.
4. All access for the school use will utilize Brooklyn Boulevard only. All bus and/or
parent drop-off/pick-up will occur inside the church/school parking lot and near
the main front door entrance to the facility only. All bus and personal vehicles
must enter and egress from Brooklyn Boulevard access points only. No side-
door/back-door entrances for staff or visitors will be allowed along Admiral Lane
or Ewing Avenue roadways.
5. All parking associated with this charter school use shall be on-site and on
improved surfaces only. On-street parking within the adjacent residential street
systems will not be allowed for staff, parents or visitors, and BPTC will be
expected to monitor all parking; and promptly address any complaints should they
become known to the City.
6. Any new signage for the new school or modifications to any existing church
signage must meet those standards found under City Code Chapter 34 – Signs.
7. Any and all new building improvements and life-safety improvements necessary to
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accommodate the new school use inside the existing church facility, must be
reviewed and approved by the City Building Official and Fire Chief.
8. Any new, outside trash disposal facilities or new mechanical equipment shall be
appropriately screened from view.
9. This Special Use Permit may not be altered or expanded in any way not
comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the
special use permit.
10. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinance and regulations.
Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
January 26, 2017
Date Randall Christensen, Chair
ATTEST:
Tim Benetti, Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member ;
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair , Commissioners , , , , and ;
and the following voted against the same: ;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
December 29, 2016
Tim Benetti
City Planner
City of Brooklyn Center, MN
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199
tbenetti@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
Dear Mr. Benetti,
We are requesting a Special Use Permit to operate Big Picture Twin Cities, a public charter
school for grades 6-8, in Cross of Glory Lutheran Church at 5929 Brooklyn Blvd. This property
would effectively suit our programmatic and administrative space needs as well as those of the
church. The property additionally offers Big Picture Twin Cities the opportunity to serve its
students and families in a unique environment with close access to local transportation, parks,
nature areas, mentorship opportunities and the numerous amenities of Brooklyn Center.
Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC) presents a groundbreaking educational model that personalizes
every student’s school experience to provide an education that is both relevant and rigorous.
The school blends project based learning, targeted instruction and small group advisory
together in the same learning space to ensure every student has an engaging school
experience and is held to high academic standards.
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church is seeking a tenant for their under-utilized education space. We
propose utilizing the classrooms, gathering/eating areas, offices, kitchen, gymnasium, and
basement as well as the parking lots. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from
approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm. There would be up to 15 members of our faculty and staff at
any given time at the site along with approximately 80-150 students.
Please feel free to contact me at should you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Rachel Ose Ngendakuriyo
Director, Big Picture Twin Cities
(651) 605-5380
director@phillipscommunityschool.org
Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Phone: 763-533-8602 Email: office@crossofglory.us Website:
December 27, 2016
Tim Benetti
City Planner
City of Brooklyn Center, MN
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
tbenetti@ci. brooklyn-center. m n. us
Dear Mr. Benetti,
The members and staff of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church are requesting you allow a special
use permit for Big Picture Twin Cities, a public charter school for grades 6-8, to operate in our
church at 5929 6rooklyn Blvd. We strive to be effective stewards of our church building, and
sharing our space with Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC) would benefit both the church and the
school, as well as the broader Brooklyn Center community.
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church has been a part of the Brooklyn Center community for the past
sixty years. We are called to welcome, celebrate, grow and serve our diverse community in the
glory of the Cross. Sharing our space with BPTC presents a new opportunity to engage and
serve our community while we continue the work of the church. Our building is well suited to
meet the needs of the school, with adequate classrooms, community space, and ample parking.
BPTC's school model is one that we believe would greatly benefit the students and families of
Brooklyn Center. The school's "one student at a time" approach and their engagement of
families and community members in the education process will serve students well and will
prepare them for success in college, future careers, and the communities in which they will
eventually become a part.
Please feel free to contact me at should you have any questions or need additional information,
Sincerely,
~~M~{)~ '71a«u
Crqss of Glory Lutheran Church (ELCA)
5929 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
dmork@crossofglory. us
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The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general
public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort.
Big Picture Twin Cities (BPTC), as a public charter school offering a regular course of study accredited by the
Minnesota Department of Education, is seeking a Special Use Permit to be recommended by the Planning
Commission and granted by the City Council for the property located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard.
The subject property is currently zoned R1 - One Family Residence District (see attached Brooklyn Center Zoning
Map). Public and private elementary and secondary schools are allowed as per the City Ordinance via a Special Use
Permit. Further, it is located on Brooklyn Boulevard, an arterial street, which will provide primary vehicular access
for the faculty, staff, parents, students and visitors.
BPTC is a new and innovative model that will provide a free public school option to Brooklyn Center and
surrounding community members who are seeking stronger academic results and a more personalized learning
environment than currently available in local district and charter schools.
Mission
BPTC will build on the unique strengths and self-knowledge of its diverse student body and staff through a rigorous,
competency-based system that balances support with flexibility and personalized, student-directed learning with
high academic standards, thereby ensuring all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge
necessary for success in college and the career of his or her choosing.
Vision
BPTC will prove that all students, regardless of their socio-economic status, zip code, or background, are capable of
graduating from high school and achieving success in college. Every BPTC student will graduate with the sense of
empowerment and personal responsibility necessary to be a positive and innovative force for change in the world,
and will use their skills and knowledge to positively participate in a democracy and a global economy in innovative
and personally meaningful ways.
Academic Model
BPTC is partnering with Big Picture Learning to implement this innovative model in Brooklyn Center.
Big Picture Learning (BPL) is an international network of like-minded schools that work with students,
families and the broader community to provide a high quality, personalized and rigorous education. BPL
schools are unique environments where students can explore their individual interests and passions within
a community of learners. BPL schools are centered on the following ten distinguishing characteristics:
1. One Student at a Time
Students are treated as individuals within a community of learners. Every BPTC student has an
individual learning plan based on their unique interests, talents, goals, and needs. Each learning
plan is developed collaboratively by the student, the student’s family, and the student’s BPTC
advisor. Students master rigorous academic content standards in ways that are personally
meaningful and tailored to each individual student.
2. Advisory Structure
Advisory is the core organizational structure of all Big Picture schools. Advisories at BPTC are
groups of fifteen students and one advisor (a licensed teacher) that spend a large part of each day
working together. Students and advisors collaborate to determine which projects and teacher
supports will best help students master standards at a rigorous level and develop students’
interests. Advisory ensures that every student has a one-on-one personal connection with a trusted
adult, and provides students with a space to share, celebrate and build on individual and group
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learning. Students stay with the same advisory throughout their years at BPTC, building close
relationships between advisors, students and families.
3. Learning in the Real World: LTI
Learning in the Real World is a key component of all Big Picture schools. When classroom
learning isn’t connected to the real world surrounding students, school can feel disconnected and
frustrating. Learning Through Interest and Learning Through Internships bridges the “relevance
gap” by engaging students directly in work that interests them and has a meaningful impact on the
world around them.
Students at BPTC will develop projects based on their personal interests, passions and goals.
Students will work with community experts in relevant fields as mentors, both on site at the
school and off site in community internships.
4. Parent and Family Engagement
Parents and families are critically important members of the school community. Parents
collaborate with students and advisors to develop their student’s learning plan. Parents’
knowledge of students is crucial when developing a plan that best meets each individual student’s
needs. Parents also play an active role in authentically assessing their student’s work and growth
at the end of each term. Parents often play an integral role in building relationships with potential
LTI mentors.
5. School Culture
A positive and respectful school culture is important in all Big Picture schools. Students take on
leadership roles in the school, and student voice is valued in the school decision making process.
BPTC will implement restorative practices across the school to support a positive, healthy school
culture that helps the school build community and resolve conflict.
6. Authentic Assessment
Students at BPTC are expected to master rigorous state standards, and students at Big Picture
schools across the country are outperforming their local districts in both reading and math. That
said, we believe students are best assessed not by tests, but by public displays of learning that
track growth and progress. These public displays are called exhibitions, and take place four times
a year. In exhibitions, students present their learning, growth, projects, and other work to a panel
of teachers, administrators, classmates, family members, friends and community members. This
process allows for a student’s success to be measured in a more authentic way that encompasses
much more than a test score.
7. School Organization
BPTC is organized around advisory and individual student learning plans rather than a traditional
bell schedule. BPTC is designed to be flexible enough to meet each student’s needs. In traditional
schools, students often feel frustrated when the learning is either too difficult or too easy for
them. At BPTC, students can spend more time focusing on the areas in which they need support,
and less time on content they’ve already mastered.
8. Leadership
Leadership at Big Picture schools is shared and spread between a strong, visionary principal or
director, a dedicated, responsible team of advisors and staff, and engaged, motivated students.
Shared ownership drives ongoing improvement. All members of the school community are
expected to actively engage in leading BPTC and building a positive school culture.
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9. Post-Secondary Planning
BPTC will serve 6th-8th grade students at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, but will eventually
grow and open a second campus to serve high school students. We believe that students should
begin planning and preparing for life after high school long before their senior year. At BPTC,
students develop habits, skills, mindsets and plans that contribute to their future success in college
and/or careers. Big Picture schools average a 95% on-time graduation rate. Students from Big
Picture schools across the country are accepted into college at higher rates (89%) than students in
their local district schools, and are significantly more likely to graduate from college than
students who didn’t attend a Big Picture school.
10. Professional Development
Advisors and staff at BPTC receive regular professional development to drive continuous
improvement and are expected to be lifelong learners. As a Big Picture school, BPTC is able to
learn from the experience of other Big Picture schools around the country and the world to bring
the most effective, relevant education to our students.
Leadership Team
Rachel Ose Ngendakuriyo - Director
An Iowa native, Rachel's passion for educational justice in Minnesota first developed as she spent time
living and working in the high potential Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis. After earning an
English degree from St. Olaf College, Rachel decided to devote her time to working in the Twin Cities'
urban schools. Rachel joined Teach for America as an inaugural Twin Cities corps member. After
teaching high school English to Somali immigrants at St. Paul's Higher Ground Academy, Rachel went on
to teach and eventually lead HGA's middle school.
While teaching, Rachel earned her Master's degree in Education and her Principal license. Rachel's vision
for a school that provides both a college-preparatory, rigorous education and a highly personalized,
student-driven learning environment led her found Big Picture Twin Cities.
Ashley Viehauser - Deputy Director for Startup
Ashley is a Minneapolis native who developed a passion for the city and education as an issue of social
justice. She attended Princeton University where she earned degrees in multiple fields of study, focusing
specifically on urban education. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and is pursuing
administrative licensure. Ashley worked at Hope Academy in Minneapolis, where she taught middle and
high school, served as the Director of Academic Support, and worked administratively in admissions and
family engagement. Ashley is driven to achieve equity in educational opportunities and outcomes. As the
Deputy Director of Startup for Big Picture Twin Cities, Ashley works to provide students with an
education that intentionally prepares them for success in college, a career, and their communities.
Authorization
BPTC is a public charter school approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). As a public
school, it will serve all students who apply for admission. There are no admission requirements or charges
for tuition. BPTC is funded with state and federal dollars. Funding is based on enrollment and includes
money for both operational expenses and lease payments for a facility.
In addition to being regulated by the Minnesota Department of Education, charter schools are overseen by
an MDE approved authorizer. The authorizer is responsible for the academic results and financial
management of the school.
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BPTC’s authorizer is Novation Education Opportunities (NEO) which is single purpose Charter School
Authorizer in the State of Minnesota. NEO is a non-profit corporation with 501 (c)(3) status. For more
information about NEO, please visit their website: www.neoauthorizer.org
The mission of NEO is to authorize and oversee charter schools through consistent, ongoing and robust
evaluation to achieve significant and measurable student growth.
NEO currently oversees 22 charter schools throughout the state of Minnesota:
Achieve Language Academy
Agamim Classical Academy
Avalon School
Big Picture Twin Cities
BlueSky Online Charter School
Discovery Charter School
Great River School
Kato Public Charter School
Lafayette Charter School
Lionsgate Academy
Nerstrand Elementary
New Century Charter School
New City School
North Metro Flex Academy
Rochester STEM Academy
SAGE Academy Charter School
Sejong Academy
St. Cloud Math and Science Academy
Star of the North Academy
TEAM Academy
Universal Academy
Urban Academy Charter School
Student Enrollment
BPTC will open its doors to 80 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 in August 2017 and will grow to serve 150
students over the coming years. BPTC is open to all students, without regard to ability, race, religion, or
any other factors, other than the capacity of the program, class, grade level, or building.
School Year Number of Students
2017-2018 80
2018-2019 120
2019-2020 150
2020-2021 150
2021-2022 150
Lease
BPTC and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church executed a Letter of Intent on December 22, 2016 for BPTC
to lease and occupy initially approximately 10,000 rentable square feet of the approximately 22,589
square foot building and surrounding property at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church. The attached floor
plans identify the rooms that will be utilized, along with exiting and restrooms.
By the 2019-2020 school year, BPTC plans to lease and occupy 18,000 rentable square feet. The lease is
for a three (3) year term.
The lease will be subject to approval by the Minnesota Department of Education, which requires that the
building meets health and safety codes per Minnesota Statutes, section 124E.03, Subdivision 2(a), which
states in part, “A charter school shall meet all federal, state, and local health and safety requirements
applicable to school districts.” It also mandates that BPTC administration and school board are aware of
the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will comply with those
requirements. Further, it requires that the school is inspected by the Minnesota State Fire Marshall or its
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local designee for compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code for Educational Occupancy and has an
inspection report showing that any outstanding violations discovered during the initial inspection have
been remedied.
Application Process
In preparation of this Special Use Permit application, BPTC met with Tim Benetti, Planning and Zoning
Specialist, Steven L. Lillehaug, Director of Public Works, and Andrew Hogg, Assistant City Engineer,
from the City of Brooklyn Center on December 12, 2016. Their recommendations regarding bus drop-
off/pick-up and staff parking have been reflected in this application.
In addition, BPTC toured the subject property with Dan Grinsteinner, Building Official for the City of
Brooklyn Center, and Brandon Gautsch, Public Education Officer for Brooklyn Center Fire Department
on December 23, 2016.
Upon guidance by Grinsteinner and Gautsch, BPTC will work with the owner of the subject property -
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church - to address all ingress/egress and accessibility issues before seeking a
Certificate of E-occupancy from the City of Brooklyn Center.
The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity
for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the
neighborhood.
The proposed school use will not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties. Rather, BPTC will further
enhance the image of the area and be a good neighbor to the adjacent properties. The changes to the
appearance of the property will be minimal, as BPTC will simply add signage, upon approval of a Sign
Permit Application by City of Brooklyn Center Building & Community Standards. BPTC plans to utilize
a portion of the parking lot for outdoor recreation for its students, but it should not be a disruption to the
neighboring properties, businesses and residents; further, none of the utilized equipment be permanently
affixed to the property.
BPTC will be long-term asset that will help attract and retain families in the surrounding residential
neighborhoods and complement the existing amenities in the Brooklyn Center area. It will also
strengthen the area’s reputation for having quality public schools, which can have a positive effect on the
housing values for the surrounding community.
As for the existing schools in Brooklyn Center, BPTC will offer residents with middle school aged
children (grades 6-8) more high-quality choices. As a public school, it will serve all students who apply
for admission. BPTC is open to all students, without regard to ability, race, religion, or any other factors . There
are no admission requirements or charges for tuition.
The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
The proposed use for 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard is fully compatible with present and future uses of the
area. BPTC and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church will share the space, with the school’s primary use
during school hours on week days and the church’s primary use on evenings and weekends. As a public
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charter school serving grades 6-8 it is compatible with single-family residential use, which encompasses
the majority of the adjacent properties.
Further, the subject property has been underutilized as a facility and the school will bring vitality back to
the building and greatly benefit the area. Faculty, parents and students are likely to patronize the nearby
retailers and restaurants and the school itself will serve as a new community amenity.
Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to
minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
The subject property is located and accessible via Brooklyn Boulevard, which is an arterial street and
currently serves 24,000 vehicles per day. Buses, staff and parents will utilize the Brooklyn Boulevard
entrance to enter and exit the property (see attached aerial map). This should minimize the impact in
terms of traffic on the area.
The school hours will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 4:00. The majority of students will
ride a school bus (two for the 2017-2018 school year, with no more than four at full capacity). Limited
parent pickup and drop off will also occur. Based on conversations with staff from the Public Works
Department, the small size of the school should not have a significant impact on traffic.
In addition, BPTC should have no impact on parking facilities on adjacent streets and land because of the
very large surface parking lot, which has 210 stalls. With no more than 150 students and 15 staff members
even at all school celebrations and conference time, the parking will be sufficient.
The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it
is located.
The property at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard is located in a R1 One Family Residence District. The existing
structure on site is a church built in 1955. The building meets the minimum district requirements as set in
Section 35-400 of the City Ordinance and the parking space standards in Section 35-702.
BPTC is a public charter school. Public and private elementary and secondary school uses are allowed in
the R1 District via a Special Use Permit, subject to the school offering a regular course of study
accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education and provided that primary vehicular access shall be
gained to the uses by a collector or arterial street. BPTC and the subject property meet these requirements
and thus will fully conform to the regulations of the district.
AERIAL MAP
Classroom
Multipurpose
Administrative office
Restroom
MAIN LEVEL
Exit
#Capacity
10
65
30
15 15 15
150
Elevator
E
E
Classroom
Multipurpose
Restroom
LOWER LEVEL
15 15
65
Exit
#Capacity
Elevator (E) / Wheelchair lift (W)
W
E
E