HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-100 CCRMember April Graves introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-100
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-003 SUBMITTED BY
TOPGOLF USA BROOKLYN CENTER, LLC. FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO. 3) TO THE REGAL ROAD
DEVELOPMENT ADDITION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF 1998
(LOCATED 6330 AND 6420 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH)
WHEREAS, on July 27, 1998, the City Council of Brooklyn Center adopted
Resolution No. 98-133, which approved and accepted the Regal Road Development Addition
Planned Unit Development (PUD) of 1998, which comprehended the rezoning approval of 16.76
acre area of land bounded on the north by 66th Avenue, TH252 on the east, Interstate 694 to the
south, and Camden Avenue to the west, from C-2 (Commerce) to PUD/C-2 (Planned Unit
Development/Commerce) District; and
WHEREAS, the PUD proposal comprehended the development of a new site and
building plan approval of an 85,240 sq. ft., 4,592 seat, 20 screen theater on 13.09 acres of the
rezoned subject PUD site, along with the creation of two future development pad sites consisting
of 88,186 sq. ft. (Pad Site No. 2 - to the north) and 71,693 sq. ft. (Pad Site No. 3 - to the south),
respectively, for future commercial development, with each pad site identified as potential
restaurant uses; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 1998, the City Council approved Planning
Application No. 98-19, which comprehended the First Amendment to the approved Regal Road
Development Addition Planned Unit Development, which included an alternate storm water
management system including a ponding area and a reduction in the lot size of Pad Site No.3
from 2.02 acres to 0.96 acres, in the event the original designed storm systems were not accepted
by the local watershed; and
. WHEREAS, on February 27, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2006-25 approving a PUD amendment and site plan approval to allow the construction of a
10,000 sf. multi -tenant building on Pad Site 3; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2015, the City Council approved a PUD amendment
relating to the development of Pad Site 2 for a 4 story 80,000 sf. commercial self -storage facility;
however, the PUD agreement was not revised or amended when the developer decided not to
proceed with the project; and
WHEREAS, the recorded Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Regal
Road Development (PUD Agreement) restricts the use of Lot 1, Block 1 (Pad Site No. 1) for
only a twenty screen movie theater of approximately 85,240 sf. with approximately 4592 seats;
unless the owner first secures approval by City Council of an amendment to the planned unit
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development plan or a rezoning to a classification which permits such other development and use
and allows the owners of Lots 2 and 3 (Pad Sites No. 2 & 3) to apply for an amendment to the
planned unit development for said lots to allow another use which is compatible with
surrounding and nearby properties; consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; and in the
interests of public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, TOPGOLF USA Brooklyn Center, LLC have submitted Planning
Application No. 201-003, which is considered the Third Amendment to the Regal Road
Development Addition Planned Unit Development of 1998, by allowing certain changes to the
approved PUD for this development area; and
WHEREAS, Planning Application 2017-003 presents an official request to allow
a specific commercial use not identified under City Zoning Code Section 35-322, C2
(Commerce) District standards under the original Regal Road Development Addition PUD, to
facilitate the redevelopment of Pad Site No. 1 and its consolidation with Pad Site No. 2 for the
Topgolf commercial recreational/entertainment use consisting of a 65,000 square foot, three
level facility with 102 hitting bays, a 50 table restaurant & lounge, a 3,000 square foot roof
terrace, a 3,000 square foot event area and a 220 yard driving range with 11 outfield targets; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 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 received and considered by the Planning Commission; the Planning
Commission considered the Planned Unit Development Amendment request in light of all
testimony received, including the guidelines for evaluating such amendments as contained in
Section 35-355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS; in light of all testimony received, the Planning Advisory
Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center confirmed that Planning Application No. 2017-003,
submitted by TOPGOLF USA Brooklyn Center was consistent with the finding and
consideration which supported the 1998 PUD rezoning and may be approved based upon the
following additional considerations:
a) This regional commercial recreational ztse will continue to promote and enhance the
identify and location of Brooklyn Center and keeps the redevelopment of this site
active and ongoing;
b) This development site and overall PUD site will have adequate measures in place to
maintain and provide suitable access to the site.
c) The development plans by Topgolf appears to be a reasonable and effective means of
adding additional commercial tax base to the community; and will be a good fit
overall Regal Road Development Planned Unit Development project area, and is
supported and approved by the Planning Commission.
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d) City will require an amended declaration of covenants and restrictions for this
commercial PUD that will include the interim use of the northern parking area as
Metropolitan Transit Park and Ride site and address the fixture use / redevelopment
of this Outlot to complement the Hwy 252 freeway conversion improvements.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimous approved the adoption of
Resolution No. 2017-005 recommending approval of a 3rd Amendment to the Regal Road
Development Addition Planned Unit Development based on the belief that the guidelines for
evaluating Planned Unit Development Amendment o f 19 9 8 w i t h c e r t a i n c o n d i t i o n s.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Application No. 201-003 submitted by TOPGOLF
USA Brooklyn Center, LLC. requesting approval of a 3rd Amendment to the Regal Road
Development Addition Planned Unit Development of 1998 is hereby approved subject to the
following conditions:
1) Developer is allowed to develop this Pad Site No. 1 and 3, as identified under the
original Regal Road (Regal Theatre) Planned Unit Development of 1998, to
allow the demolition of the existing 85,240 s£ Regal Theater and the
redevelopment of a commercial recreational/entertainment use consisting of a
65,000 square foot, three level facility with 102 hitting bays, a 50 table restaurant
& lounge, a 3,000 square foot roof terrace, a 3,000 square foot event area and a
220 yard driving range with 11 outfield targets.
2) Developer is allowed to consolidate Pad Sites No. 1 and 3 into a new plat to
create a lot for the Topgolf Facility and a 1.62 acre commercial outlot for the
interim use as a park and ride site.
3) City will require execution of an amended PUD agreement/Declaration of
Easements and Covenants consistent with the approved site development plans
submitted by Topgolf, USA Brooklyn Center LLC.
4) The commercial development plan submitted for approval under Planning
Application No. 2017-004 (pursuant to City Zoning Code Section 35-230), shall
be in substantial compliance with the approved development plan. Substantial
compliance shall mean that buildings, parking areas and roads are in essentially
the same location as previously approved; the floor area of nonresidential areas
has not been increased or decreased by more than 5 percent; no building has been
increased in the number of floors; open space has not been decreased or altered
from its original design or use, and lot coverage of any individual building has not
been increased or decreased by more than 10 percent.
5) If within 12 months following approval by the City Council of the development
plan, no building permits have been obtained or, if within 12 months after the
issuance of building permits no construction has commenced on the area
approved for the PUD area, the City Council reserves the right to recall or cancel
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this development plan proposed for the subject property.
6) Any major amendment to the development plan may be approved by the City
Council following the same notice and hearing procedures specified in this
section. An amendment shall be considered major if it involves any change
greater than that permitted by Subdivision 5d of this section. Changes which are
determined by the City Council to be minor may be made if approved by the
Planning Commission after such notice and hearing as may be deemed
appropriate by the Planning Commission.
7) After approval of the development plan and the plan approval required by Section
35 - 230, nothing shall be constructed on the site and no building permits shall be
issued except in conformity with the approved plans.
8) Unless amended otherwise or under separate agreement, all existing provisions,
standards and variations provided under the Regal Road Development Planned
Unit Development of 1998, and any subsequent amendments, shall remain in
effect.
June 26 2017 d
Date JA4aor Pro tem
ATTEST: �" *111V�_
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Marquita Butler
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dan Ryan, Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.