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Home My WebLink About2017 04-27 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA APRIL 27, 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, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, Susan Tade, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, Interim Communications Coordinator/Planning Specialist Angel Smith and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Rizvi, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 30, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the minutes of the March 30, 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. 7. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS None at this time. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 1 4-27-17 8a) CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC GOALS 2017-2020 FOR FOCUSED REDEVELOPMENT Bal. Jerry's Food Site W. 57th and Logan Site 8a3. Opportunity Site Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel Mr. Eitel introduced this item and provided background and status on all 3 redevelopment sites. He stated the challenge is pursuing market rate housing opportunities within a developed community is that you need to find a developer and investment group willing to pursue a project without current market data to build their pro forma from and a good understanding of how the market will respond their project. Similar challenges relate to commercial projects and their financial challenges. Commissioner Tade asked what the status is with the Devon George Group. Mr. Eitel stated that the exclusive negotiating period ended in February. Mr. George has retained another architectural firm and his development team has been working on a redesign of a potential project that they believe will be feasible and market receptive. Assuming a positive response to the feasibility of completing the necessary infrastructure improvements (streets, utilities, storm water treatment) the redesign will be presented to the EDA to determine if the proposal is consistent with their vision of the redevelopment of the Opportunity Site. He stated that at this time, the City is open to consideration of other plans and developer interest for a market rate housing project for the site. Commissioner Rizvi asked if the properties in this plan take into account the Ocean Buffet property. Mr. Eitel stated that property is owned by the EDA and so that is part of the plan. He referenced the current lease with Ocean Buffett run through 2021 and that increases in the last years of the lease are schedule to increase the lease rate to market value. The previous plans identified the general location of the restaurant in the area planned for a future performing arts center/community building. The assumption has been that this restaurant would be relocated within the City. Commissioner Koenig asked Mr. Eitel to give an overview of the market share. He asked if the issue is that we don't have enough population to fill vacant apartments and the cost of those wanting to develop will be too expensive for residents. Mr. Eitel stated the risk factor is high because of the absence of a demonstrated market willing to support higher rents. He stated there is a lot of market interest here but the market data does not appear to support the projects he sees being built in Plymouth, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. 8b) UPDATES ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND PENDING PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Bbl. 6720 sf. Commercial building under construction at Boulevard Market Center 8b2. HOM Furniture — Shingle Creek Crossing PUD #8 W. Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Senior Housing Page 2 4-27-17 8W. Inquiry to add 6,080 sf. Addition at 6601 Parkway Circle (industrial expansion) 05. Regal Theater Site and Terry Moses Lot (PUD amendment and site plan for a commercial recreational use with restaurant and lounge. Mr. Eitel reviewed the development activities and pending planning applications. He stated the 6720 sf. Commercial building is currently under construction and being graded. He stated the HOM Furniture site is still moving forward, they are working on the sites storm drainage issue. He reviewed the status on the possible addition to 6601 Parkway Circle and noted a minor amendment to their PUD will likely be submitted for a 6,000 s£ addition to an existing 30,000 s£ tenant. He stated he is excited about the potential redevelopment of the Regal Theater Site and shared with the Commission a tentative schedule to accommodate a new commercial recreation use of the property. 8c) UPDATING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 8c1. Review of the 2030 Land Use Element Mr. Eitel gave an overview of the Land Use Redevelopment and Community Image Plan. He stated he would like the Commissioners to become familiar with this plan and then they will start working through the elements of the plan. Chair Christensen asked if it's possible for the Planning Commission to get the past survey and/or questions that were on that survey. Mr. Eitel stated yes, he can get that information for the Commissioners. He also noted that comp plan indicated there were only 12 responses to this survey. Chair Christensen stated he just would like to have the questions so the Commission will know what they are talking about when they review this information. He stated outreach is something they need to be better with and he wants people to know they have a say and their input does matter. Mr. Eitel stated he agrees. He stated the plan is to go through what has been accomplished, what they hope to accomplish and what is no longer necessary to be in the plan. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 1. MAY 18TH NEIGHBORHOOD AREA MEETING — KYLAWN PARK Mr. Eitel stated this will be the first meeting of four of the neighborhood meetings scheduled for 2017. The Planning Commission is welcomed to attend. 2. UPDATE ON THE REVIEW OF THE CITY LIQUOR ORDINANCE Page 3 4-27-17 Mr. Eitel stated this is being reviewed by the Asst. City Manager and has been identified as a future work session item for City Council consideration. He referenced his responses to questions raised by the Asst. City Manager, noting that the responses were made on behalf of previous discussions with the Planning Commission. Commissioner Tade stated she knows that Great India restaurant once had a liquor license for beer and wine but doesn't anymore as a result of prices being too high for the license. Mr. Eitel stated he would follow — up with the City Clerk and include the information to the Asst. City Manager. Mr. Eitel stated there are 35 applicants for the vacant Planning position. He stated he is in the process of reviewing and scoring the applications, which will then start of the process of interviews to replace the City Planner/Zoning Administrator position There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 . Chair Page 4 4-27-17 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 April 27, 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 May 25, 2017 regular meeting. Secretary � t# Randall Christensen, Chair