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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03-30 PCPPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER March 30, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for March 30, 2017 4. Administer Oath of Office • Abraham Risvi 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Motion to Approve the March 16, 2017 meeting minutes 6. 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. 7. PLANNING ITEM: Simple Lot Division Request by Nicholas Standal to re-establish Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition as two separate tax parcels. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) 2020-2040 Comprehensive Planning Process: - discussion / review of the 2010 Planning Issues Map - discussion / identifying future planning issues (2020 Issues Map) - Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT State of Minnesota: County of Hennepin: City of Brooklyn Center: I, Abraham Risvi , do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States and of this State, and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as Planning Commission Member of the City of Brooklyn Center, to the best of my judgment and ability. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Abraham Risvi Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of March, 2017 ____________________________ Planning Commission Secretary MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA MARCH 16, 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 Randall Christensen and Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Rochelle Sweeney was absent and excused Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel and Planning Assistant Angel Smith. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 2, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2017 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 5. CHAIR’S EXPLANATION Chair Christensen explained the Planning Commission’s role as an advisory body. One of the Commission’s functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS None at this time. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7a) April 5, 2017 Annual Council – Commission Meeting The Commission reviewed the PowerPoint Presentation prepared for the Annual Council- Commission Meeting and discussed the highlights of the 2016 Planning and Development items. Chairman Christensen commented on last year’s meeting and provided some insight to the Commission on this annual presentation in the event he is not able to attend. The general consensus of the Commission was that the revised PowerPoint Presentation accurately reflected the 2016 Planning Commission Applications and Discussion Items. There is a Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for March 30th should additional discussion on the presentation of this annual report be desired. 7b) 2020-2040 Comprehensive Planning Process: Discussion / review of the 2010 Planning Issues Map Business and Development Director Eitel commented on the issues identified on the 2010 Planning Issues Map helped shape the planning & development activities of the Community and public and private partnerships and investments in redevelopment and infrastructure improvements, citing the following examples: - Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Opportunities: o 2018 planned improvements, as cooperative project with Hennepin County and MnDOT. o 2nd phase of these improvements from Bass Lake Road to 694, tentatively scheduled for 2020. o The EDA’s investment/acquisition of distressed properties along the corridor, one of which resulted in the Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center (158 senior apartments). - Redevelopment of Brookdale o Shingle Creek Crossing - Existing trails o Three River Park District Regional Trail System o Xerxes Ave. and Bass Lake Road trail improvements o Trail connections within the HWY 252 Corridor and connections to Mississippi River Trail o Potential Trail Connection (57th Ave. trail extension to Mississippi River) - Opportunity Site and Northbrook Site (57th & Logan) - Humboldt Ave. and Humboldt Square improvement area Discussion / identifying future planning issues (2020 Issues Map) There was a brief discussion on a 2020 Issues Map and the potential opportunities of getting public input during the summer to identify issues for the next comprehensive planning cycle. Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) There was a brief discussion on the use of a SWOT exercise by the Planning Commission in identifying issues and opportunities to better understanding the challenges and opportunities that could influence the planning for the next 10 year planning cycle and long term visioning of the community Commissioner MacMillan shared with the Commission his initial items that he had identified: Strengths: Diversity, Police Department, Location, Financial Stability (City’s AA rating), Amphitheater, Community Center, Earle Brown Heritage Convention Center, Diverse Businesses, Affordable Housing Stock. Opportunities: Business land redevelopment, WIFI, Changes to Fees, Social Media WIFI, Communications – emergency alerts, upcoming events, broadcasts, New Businesses Weakness Licensing Fees, Undeveloped areas, Social Media, WIFI, High School Graduation Rate, Communication, Code Enforcement – property maintenance Threats Social Media, Change, Water, Complacency The consensus of the Commission that they should continue to pursue using a SWOT analysis as a planning exercise in the future meetings as the Comprehensive Plan is being discussed. Mr. Eitel referenced that a report of the recent Council-Staff Retreat on Strategic Planning and Goal setting included s SWOT analysis which should be available within the near future as a possible guide in identifying a number of the top items that could also be used to obtain public input on. Additionally, he referenced the recent report by the Morris – Leatherman Group on the Citizen Survey that was presented at the February 27th City Council Meeting, noting the potential of having a video of the presentation available for the Commission’s viewing. 8. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and assigned Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 16, 2017. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the Planning Commission approved said minutes at its March 30, 2017 regular meeting. _______________________________ _______________________________ Acting Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03 RESOLUTION REGARDING SIMPLE LOT DIVISION REQUEST BY NICHOLAS STANDAL TO RE-ESTABLISH LOT 1 AND LOT 2, BLOCK 2 SONNENBERG’S ADDITION AS TWO SEPARATE TAX PARCELS. WHEREAS, the residential subdivision of Sonnenberg’s Addition created the residential lots identified as Lot 1, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition (6145 Camden Ave. North) and Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition (6131 Camden Ave. North ; and WHEREAS, in 1947 a building permit was issued for the construction of the single family residence on Lot 1, Block 2 Sonnenberg’s Addition ; and WHEREAS, a lot combination joining Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition to the property developed as 6145 Camden Ave. North for tax purposes; and WHEREAS, the property owner has requested to remove the tax combination of these two lot with the intentions of re-establishing Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition as a buildable lot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that the Simple Lot Division Request by Nicholas Standal to Re-establish Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2 Sonnenberg’s Addition as Two Separate Tax Parcels be approved based upon the following considerations: 1. That the property owner enter into an agreement to remove the existing accessory structure on Lot 2, Block 2 Sonnenberg’s Addition. Date Randall Christensen, Chair ATTEST: 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: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. DATE: March 30, 2017 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and Planning Commissioners FROM: Gary Eitel, Business and Development Director Angel Smith, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Simple Lot Division Request by Nicholas Standal to re-establish Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition as two separate tax parcels. Attached is a request for a tax parcel division to separate the residence located on Lot 1, Block 2 Sonnenberg’s Addition (6145 Camden Ave. North) from Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition (a vacant lot that had been combined for tax purposes). Introduction: A review of the City’s records indicates that the single family residential subdivision of Sonnenbergs Addition, a subdivision of 28 residential lots which dedicated half of the right of ways for Aldrich Ave. on the west, 62nd Ave. on the north, Lyndale Ave (West River Road) on the east, and 61st Ave. on the south and 60 feet of right of way for an interior street (Camden Ave.) was platted in August of 1946. The plat map illustrates that all lots had been built on with the exception of Lot 2, Block 2 Sonnenberg’s Addition (addressed as 6131 Camden Ave. North) which is shown as being combined for tax purposes to adjacent property developed as 6145 Camden Ave. North. The City records illustrate that the residence at 6145 Camden Ave. North was built in 1947 and was connect to municipal services in 1962. Sanitary sewer and municipal water services were provided to both platted lots. A combination for tax purposes is an Administrative action that is processed through the local assessor. However, the division to re-establish the lot as a buildable lot requires the filing of a resolution approved by the City Council and recorded with Hennepin County. Lot 2, Block 2, Sonnenberg’s Addition has 78 feet of lot width on Camden Ave. North, a lot depth of 134.89 feet, and a lot area of 10,521 square feet, which exceeds the minimum dimensional standards of the subdivision ordinance: Lot Width: 75 feet wide at the established building setback line Lot Depth: not less than 110 feet Lot Area: not less than 9,500 square feet in area The property owner has agreed to remove a small shed that was built on Lot 2 to comply with the provisions of the zoning ordinance that restricts the placement / construction of an accessary structure on a lot prior to the construction of the principal building. Recommended Action: City planning staff requests the Planning Commission review the request for the simple land split (lot division) proposed by Nicholas Standal; and recommend adopting the attached Planning Commission Resolution, which recommends acceptance and approval of this proposed lot split.