HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 09-14 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM
2. Roll Call
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for September 14,
2017
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion to Approve the August 31, 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. 2017-007
Property Address: 2501 County Rd. 10 (former Kohl’s)
PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of a revision to the PUD Amendment No. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek
Crossing Planned Unit Development to include the storm water management
improvements of a bio-infiltration pond and to provide HOM Furniture, Inc., the
flexibility to use alternate development concepts in the future marketing and
development of the two commercial pad sites identified in PUD No.8 for varying
building sizes for commercial retail, restaurant, and office uses with the provision that
they meet the PUD’s parking standards.
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; and
• Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
b) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Planning Application No.
2017-006
Property Address: 5301 James Avenue North
5301 James Avenue North was a foreclosed home in a blighted condition that was
acquired by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Brooklyn Center in
2009 through the City’s Remove & Rebuild Program. This 50 foot wide corner lot
is now being considered for sale for the construction of a new owner occupied
single family dwelling that requires a 5 foot variance from the 15 foot corner
street setback.
Requested Planning Commission Action;
Direct Staff to present Planning Report;
Motion to Open Public Hearing; take public input;
Commission discuss requested item with City Staff and Applicant ; and
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 2017-
7. Discussion Items
8. Other Business
a) Local Comprehensive Planning Forum – Skating Center, Roseville (September 15)
b) 2017 Minnesota APA Conference – Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato
(September 27-29)
9. Adjournment
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Variation Request for 5301 James Avenue North
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Planning Commission Report
Meeting Date: September 14, 2017
Application No. 2017-006
Applicant: Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center
Location: 5301 James Avenue North
Request: Reduce minimum required corner yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet to allow the
construction of a single-family house
INTRODUCTION
a) Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center – Planning Application 2017-006
Property Address: 5301 James Avenue North
The Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center (the Applicant) is requesting a variance from
City Zoning Ordinance Section 35-400, which would allow the minimum required corner yard setback to be
reduced from 15 feet to 10 feet in the R2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning District. Approval of this variance
would authorize the Applicant to construct a single-family house at 5301 James Avenue North (the Subject
Property).
A public hearing has been scheduled and notices to surrounding property owners have been mailed. An aerial
location map, site plan/surveyor’s certificate, and architectural renderings have been included with this report
as reference.
BACKGROUND
The proposed setbacks and the minimum required setbacks for a single-family dwelling on a corner lot in the
R2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning District are as follows:
Yard Setback Minimum Required (Feet) Proposed (Feet)
Front 35 35
Corner Side 15 10
Side Interior 10 10 (house) / 5 (garage)
Rear -- 25.67
The Subject Property was the former site of a blighted, foreclosed single-family house. The Subject Property
was acquired by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Brooklyn Center in 2009 through the
City’s Remove and Rebuild Program, and the existing house was subsequently demolished. The 50-foot
wide corner lot is under consideration for sale for the construction of a new owner-occupied single-family
dwelling. As proposed, the redevelopment of this lot would require a variation of five (5) feet from the
minimum required 15-foot corner yard setback.
As illustrated in the attached architectural renderings (Exhibit A), the new house would be constructed in the
split-level style on the existing 6,169-square foot lot (Exhibit B). The property would be oriented toward
• Application Filed: 08/14/2017
• Application Deemed Complete: 08/14/2017
• Review Period (60-day) Deadline: 10/13/2017
• Extended Review Period Deadline: N/A
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James Avenue North, and would feature a front facing attached garage with two-single car stalls, and a
lookout basement.
ANALYSIS
Section 35-240 (Variances) of the City Zoning Ordinance provides the current governing rules and standards
in the review of variances. The section states that the Planning Commission, acting as the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, provides recommendations, and the City Council grants variances from the literal
provisions of the Ordinance in instances where strict enforcement of the Ordinance would cause undue
hardship because of circumstances unique and distinctive to the individual property under consideration.
A variance may be granted by the City Council after providing demonstration by “reasonable” test or
justification that all of the Standards of Variances are met. According to Minnesota Statutes 2010, Section
462.357, Subdivision 6. Appeals and Adjustments,
“Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the Ordinance and when the variances are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances may
be granted when the Applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in
complying with the Zoning Ordinance.” “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the
granting of a variance, means:
a) That the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance;
b) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the
landowner; and
c) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
Based on the aforementioned information, staff provides the following responses (in italics) to the
Applicant’s request:
The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance
The “reasonable” nature of this particular variance request appears to be rational and practical, as
the previous and proposed use of the Subject Property would remain as a single-family residence.
The Subject Property is entirely surrounded by R2 (Two Family Residence) District properties to the
north, east, and west, and by residential properties located to the south within the City of
Minneapolis.
The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the Subject Property and not
created by the landowner
The term “plight,” as noted in the heading, is defined as “an unfortunate condition; a difficult or
dangerous situation, especially a sad or desperate predicament.” The Subject Property is non-
conforming with respect to Section 35-400 (Table of Minimum District Requirements) of the enforce
City Zoning Ordinance. The Subject Property is located on a corner and was considered of legal
record prior to December 19, 1957. Given that the current minimum required width of an R2 corner
lot is 75 feet, the Applicant’s circumstances are unique in that the lot is only 50-feet wide. This
reduction in width creates constraints for the Subject Property. The proposed five (5) foot corner
yard setback variation request would provide the Applicant with the desired additional buildable
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area and allow additional room for the construction of a different style of house product.
The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality
Staff does not believe the granting of this variance would alter the essential character of the locality
or the neighboring residential homes in this area. As mentioned, the Subject Property would be
developed as a single-family house, which is consistent with the residential character of the
surrounding area. As proposed, the reduced corner yard setback would be consistent with the
residential properties located along 53rd Avenue North, as the average actual building setbacks of the
eight properties located on either side of the Subject Property, along the north side of 53rd Avenue
North, between Morgan Avenue North and Humboldt Avenue North, is approximately 11 feet (Exhibit
C).
The practical difficulties are not solely based upon economic considerations
Staff does not believe the Applicant’s request of this variance is due to economic reasons or
considerations alone. Approval of the proposed variance request would allow the Applicant to better
utilize the property and provide diversity in the housing stock in both style and overall square
footage. Although this property backs up to an alley way, the proposed single-family house would
also offer the amenity of having a backyard.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The statute provisions of a “variance” state that “variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony
with the general purposes and intent of the Ordinance and when the variances are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.” Approval of the requested reduced minimum corner yard setback appears reasonable
and justifiable given the proposed continued use of the Subject Property as a single-family house, the
existence of an established residential neighborhood surrounding the Subject Property, and in keeping with
the overall aesthetic look of the existing actual building setbacks along the north side of 53rd Avenue North.
Based on a review of the submitted plans and documents, Planning Staff recommends the Planning
Commission recommends City Council approval of the five (5) foot corner yard setback variation. Should
the Planning Commission accept this recommendation, the Commission may elect to adopt the attached
resolution, which memorializes the findings in granting this variance, subject to the Applicant complying
with the following conditions of approval:
1. No major modifications or expansions to the proposed single-family house will be permitted, except
those illustrated on the submitted plans, and as considered exclusively under the submitted variance
application request. Any deviation or modification to the submitted plans that do not meet the
provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance or that result in an additional change to the requested corner
yard setback variance will require separate consideration and approval; and
2. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable
codes prior to the issuance of permits.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A –Architectural Renderings of 5301 James Avenue North, prepared by Novak-Fleck, Inc.
Exhibit B –Surveyor’s Certificate for 5301 James Avenue North, prepared by Hy-Land Surveying, P.A.
Exhibit C –Aerial Location Map of 5301 James Avenue North, prepared by City of Brooklyn Center (Business & Development).
Exhibit D –Draft Resolution for Reduced Corner Yard Setback Variation (5301 James Avenue North).
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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-006 SUBMITTED BY
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BROOKYLN CENTER
FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO CITY CODE SECTION 35-400,
TABLE OF MINIMUM DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS, LOCATED AT 5301
JAMES AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2017-006, submitted by the
Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, proposes a variance to City Code Section
35-400, to allow the minimum corner yard setback for a single-family dwelling on a corner lot in
the R2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning District to be reduced from 15 feet to 10 feet, which
would allow construction of a new single-family dwelling at the property located at 5301 James
Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on
September 14, 2017, whereby a planning staff report was presented and public testimony regarding
the variance and site and building plan were received; and
WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines and
standards for evaluating and determining variances under City Code Section 35-240 and the
Comprehensive Plan, and moreover those variance standards as provided under Minnesota State
Statutes 2010, Section 462.357, Subdivision 6. Appeals and Adjustments, the Planning
Commission considered and determined the appropriateness of said variance based on the
following factors:
a) the property owner’s request to modify this property in a reasonable
manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance is justifiable and
reasonable in that the property would continue its use as a single-
family residential dwelling in an area surrounded by residential
properties;
b) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner, since the property was
considered of legal record prior to December 19, 1957, and that,
given the current minimum required width of a single-family
dwelling on a corner lot in the R2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning
District is 75 feet, the Applicant’s circumstances are unique in that
the lot is only 50-feet wide and therefore creates constraints;
c) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality or the neighboring residential homes as the property would be
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10
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developed as a single-family dwelling, which is consistent with the
residential character of the surrounding area, and the reduced corner
setback would be consistent with the residential properties located on
either side of the property, along the north side of 53rd Avenue North;
and
d) Economic considerations alone did not constitute practical difficulties
in this particular case.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Application No. 2017-006
submitted by the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center is hereby approved,
subject the following conditions:
1. No major modifications or expansions to the proposed single-family house will be permitted, except those illustrated on the submitted plans, and as considered exclusively under the submitted variance application request. Any deviation or modification to the submitted plans that do not meet the provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance or that result in an additional change to the requested corner yard setback variance will require separate consideration and approval; and
2. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
September 14, 2017
Date Chair
Attachment: Other Business Item A
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Welcome to Mankato!
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Stephanie Falkers, Awards Chair
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Jane Kansier, Conference Professional
Development Officer
Alex Conzemius, Food Drive Coordinator
FOOd dRIvE INFORMaTION
For the ninth year, the State Planning Conference will hold an ECHO
food and fund drive to help support local families and individuals in
need. The Emergency Community Help Organization (ECHO) provides
emergency food assistance for people in Blue Earth County and
North Mankato. ECHO began in 1981 in a church basement and was
intended for short-term food assistance to people in the Mankato area.
Since then, ECHO has relocated several times to larger facilities to ac-
commodate the growing need for food assistance.
Today, ECHO distributes 130,000 pounds of food to about 1,700
households every month! Over the past eight years, the conference
food/fund drive has raised $7,000 in support of needy individuals
and families. This year, the Chapter has set a goal to raise $1,500 for
families in need. Please consider showing your support by donating to
this wonderful cause! 96% of the money donated to ECHO is used to
purchase and distribute food for local residents, and your contribution
can be a part of this!
In support of this effort, APA MN will be holding a prize raffle for those
who donate. The raffle will take place Thursday evening after the key-
note speaker. Raffle tickets will be available throughout the
conference.
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Mankato City Center Hotel • 507-345-1234
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APA MN rate $86.00 plus tax/night.
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1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN 56001
From the North: (Twin Cities, St. Peter,
LeSueur)
South on 169, take the Mankato/North Mankato
Downtown Exit. Take a left at the light and
cross the bridge, using the far right lane. Take
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One block up take a right onto Walnut Street
From the West: (Lake Crystal, Madelia, Fair-
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Hwy 169 to Riverfront Drive Exit, take right off
that exit, to the Civic Center Parking Ramp. If
necessary to use the Loading Docks, continue
on Riverfront Drive to Main Street; right on
Main Street one block to Second Street; right
one block on Second to Walnut Street; right on
Walnut Street.
From the West: (New Ulm, etc.)
Hwy 14 to Riverfront Drive Exit, turn right on
Riverfront Drive to Main Street (City Center
Hotel on corner), turn left onto Main Street, 1
block up turn right onto Second Street, 1 block
up turn right onto Walnut Street
From the East: (Rochester, Owatonna,
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Hwy 14 to Riverfront Drive Exit, turn left on
Riverfront Drive to Main Street (City Center
Hotel on corner), turn left onto Main Street, 1
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2. Banquet Hall
3. Civic Center Plaza
4. Hilton
5. City Center Hotel
6. Pub 500
REGISTRaTION
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For questions, call APA Minnesota at 1-888-882-5369.
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Off Site &
Mobile Tours
highway 61
up North
4:15 - 5:15
Multi-
Jurisdictional
Planning
1:15 - 2:15
Politics of Com-
plex Superfund
Projects
3:45 - 4:45
Building
Immigrant
Engagement 1:15 - 2:15
The Office
of the
Future3:45 - 4:45
Livable Communi-ties for an aging
Population
1:15 - 2:15
Twin Cities Intersection
Priorities
3:45 - 4:45
Environmental Planning
Priorities
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Environmental Justice
Populations
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Mobility Manage-
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MN Walks, a
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MOBILE TOuRhistoric Bike Ride
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Chankaska Creek Ranch
and Winery 3:45 - 6:45
WELCOME
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awards6:45 - 8:30
young PlannersSocial hour 5:00 - 6:30
Building
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artists at the
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autonomous
vehicles &
Their Impact
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Industrial
Land
Inventory
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Bringing
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2:30 - 3:30
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GTS Event (not included w/ conference registration)
Managing Risk: Making Sound Planning
and zoning decisions 8:30 - 12:00
GTS Event (not included w/ conference registration)
a Practical Guide for variances in
Shorelands & Floodplains 8:30 - 12:00
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a Return to
the Town
Square
9:15 - 10:15
Creating Com-
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9:15 - 10:15
The Missing
Blueprint
9:15 - 10:15
Exploring White
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10:30 - 12:00
Walking & Biking:
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analysis
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Ethics in the
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Planning
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Power up
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The Food Jus-
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Score Card
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More Than Just
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Effectively Talk
about Planning
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health & Equity
in Suburban
Redevelopment
4:30 - 5:30
Integrating
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approaches
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a New Strat-egy to Protect
drinking Water
3:00 - 4:00
Public art: Livable Places for the Future
3:00 - 4:00
What’syour
Story?
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Safe Routes
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The Evaluation Framework of the Future
4:30 - 5:30
Ramsey’s Next
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Best Practices
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Social Sus-
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and Equity
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What’s Next
for Blue Earth
County
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Transforming highway 100
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data-driven
Bicycle Net-
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Speed
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Towards a Greener Campus: MSu-Mankato’s
Climate action Plan
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deconstructing
the development
Pro Forma
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dinner & Speaker 7:00 - 8:30
Breakfast
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discussion
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Green
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Putting Public
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access,
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and design
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Partners in City-Building
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autonomous
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5K Run/ Walk
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Women in Planning
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FRIday SChEduLE
Trans. for Small
Towns & Rural
Communities
8:30 - 9:30
Planning
Community Process
9:45 - 10:45
Low Income housing Tax Credits 101
9:45 - 10:45
Bicycling in Minnesota
9:45 - 10:45
Planning
for aging
9:45 - 10:45
around the Capitol: Laws Shaping the
Future of Planning
11:00 - 12:30
Community Working
Committees - The Next
Innovation in Planning
11:00 - 12:30
Speed
Sessions
11:00 - 12:30
Tactical urbanism
11:00 - 12
Transforma-tive Place-
making
11:00 - 12
Public Out-
reach with
Web GIS
8:30 - 9:30
The art of the Transit deal
8:30 - 9:30
TOd along
Green Line
Extension
8:30 - 9:30
Box Lunch &
Wrap up
12:30 -
Event Center
Reception
hall
Banquet
hall
Room
241
Room
243
Room
245
Room
247
Off Site &
Mobile Tours
Break-
fast
7:30 -8:30
Getting to yes: 10
Lessons
8:30 - 9:30
Can Planners
& Engineers
do More than
Coexist?
Collaborative
action - Planning
for Resilience
11:00 - 12:30
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For registration complete this form and return full payment to:
APA MN Administrators
Peggy and Otto Schmid
9288 Beverly Drive
Breezy Point, MN 56472
Please use only one form per person.
Personal Registration Information
Name
Professional Designation (i.e. AICP, etc.)
Organization
Address
City State ZIP
Phone
Email
Payment Options (Checklist on back.)
Enclosed is check number ___________ payable to APA MN in the amount of $ ______________.
All mail in registrations must include the Payment Checklist. Registration is allowed only through the APA-
Minnesota website or through the mail. Registrations using the State Electronic system will not be accepted.
Attendees from state agencies should register online or by mail. Payments cannot be processed except
through the APA-Minnesota PayPal system or by check. No alternate forms of payment will be accepted.
Refund Policy
Following initial registration, refunds shall be provided up to one week prior to the start date of the
conference. Refunds shall be provided less a service fee of 10% to account for processing and mailing.
Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the Executive Committee due to unique or emergency
circumstances. Refunds for conference events cancelled due to inclement weather shall be provided with no
service fee. Refunds for add-on conference programs where an additional fee is charged above the base
attendance fee shall be provided with no service fee in cases where the programs are cancelled unexpectedly.
For questions, call APA Minnesota at 1-888-882-5369.
Postmarked After September 6, 2017
(Meals are included with all full APA MN conference and one-day registrations.)
☐ $350.00 APA Member
☐ $375.00 Non-APA Member
☐ $160.00 Student APA Member
☐ $175.00 Student Non-APA Member
☐ $90.00 Student One Day Registration APA and Non-APA Members
☐ $275.00 Public Official (Planning Commissioner) APA Member
☐ $295.00 Public Official (Planning Commissioner) Non-APA Member
☐ $270.00 Presenter APA Member and Non-APA Member
☐ Free – Presenters attending for only their session
☐ $140.00 One Day Registration APA and Non-APA Members (Wednesday)
☐ $140.00 One Day Registration APA and Non-APA Members (Thursday)
☐ $90.00 One Day Registration APA and Non-APA Members (Friday)
For meal planning, please check the meals for which you will be present:
Wednesday, September 27
☐ Lunch ☐ Dinner
Thursday, September 28
☐ Breakfast ☐ Lunch ☐ Dinner
Friday, September 29
☐ Breakfast ☐ Lunch
Mobile Tours (Number of participants will be limited for each tour.)
☐ $50.00 Canoe/Kayak Tour
☐ $5.00 Historic Bike Tour (Bike-Bring your own bike)
☐ $10.00 5K Run/Walk
☐ $35.00 Chankaska Winery Tour
☐ $10.00 Walking/Art Tour
☐ $15.00 Towards a Greener Campus MSU CAP Tour (Bus to campus)
☐ $15.00 Mankato Transit Systems Tour
Additional Meals (For Day Speakers)
☐ $20.00 Lunch – Wednesday, September 27
☐ $25.00 Dinner and Awards - Wednesday, September 27
☐ $15.00 Breakfast, Thursday. September 28
☐ $20.00 Lunch – Thursday, September 28
☐ $35.00 Dinner – Thursday, September 29
☐ $15.00 Breakfast, Friday, September 29
☐ $15.00 Lunch – Friday, September 29
TOTAL DUE___________________