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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 12-14 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER December 14, 2017 1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for December 14, 2017 4. Approval of Minutes Motion to Approve the November 30, 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 None 7. Discussion Items a) 2040 Comprehensive Plan Process Overview with Jennifer Haskamp of Swanson Haskamp Consulting (SHC) 8. Other Business a) Relocation of Maranatha Sign (5401 69th Avenue North) b) Addressing of Questions Regarding Gas Line Markers along 69th Avenue North and Availability of Criminal Activity Reporting Updates from Brooklyn Center Police Department from Meeting of November 30, 2017 c) 2018 Planning Commission Schedule 9. Adjournment PC Minutes 11-30-17 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 30, 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, Rochelle Sweeney, Susan Tade, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson, and Carla Wirth of TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc., were also present. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel noted the addition of Discussion Item 7b) Discussion of Revisions to the Maranatha Senior Housing Freestanding Sign Along 69th Avenue North, on the revised agenda. Please refer to the attached revised agenda for November 30, 2017. There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to approve the agenda for the November 30, 2017, meeting as amended above. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 16, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the minutes of the November 16, 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. PC Minutes 11-30-17 -2- DRAFT 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS 6a) APPLICATION NO. 2017-012 TRENT MAYBERRY / TOLD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2545 COUNTY ROAD 10 Chair Christensen introduced Application No. 2017-012, consideration of Building and Site Plan approval for a proposed 3,984-square foot Bank of America branch location with ATM drive- thru, located at 2545 County Road 10. This site is also known as Building Site F in the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD). (See Planning Commission Reports dated 11-30-2017 for Application No. 2017-012) Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh presented the staff report and request of Trent Mayberry of Told Development Company for approval of a Site and Building Plan application for a 3,984-square foot Bank of America branch location at 2545 County Road 10, which is the former site of the Ground Round Restaurant and Boulevard Bar and Grill. This Subject Property is currently owned by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) and is scheduled to be conveyed to the Applicant upon approval of the Building and Site Plans. Ms. McIntosh provided background on the Subject Property, which came under EDA ownership in 2009. She explained that the building and parking lot was removed in the summer of 2009, and on May 23, 2011, the City Council approved the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to redevelop the former Brookdale Mall property. Ms. McIntosh stated on November 13, 2017, the City Council approved Amendment No. 8 to the PUD plans and documents for Shingle Creek Crossing to allow HOM Furniture, Inc. and Gatlin Development Company the option of providing alternative design concepts for Building Site F (Subject Property) and another pad site, Building Site X, located south of the Subject Property. The property was approved for a bank with a drive thru, subject to meeting the minimum parking requirements for the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD and approval of a Site and Building Plan. Ms. McIntosh presented details of the Site Plan and proposal to construct a one-story Bank of America, including the proposed vehicular access and parking. She stated 53 spaces will be provided, including ADA spaces, and only 18 spaces are required under the minimum parking requirements for the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD. Ms. McIntosh described pedestrian and bicycle access, building key notes, and offered review comments. She displayed revised building renderings provided by the Applicant, noting the locations of timber accents, vintage wood, anodized metal, painted stucco, and stone. Ms. McIntosh reviewed the lighting, trash, screening details, and provided additional staff review comments for each component of the proposed site plan. Ms. McIntosh reviewed staff’s findings and stated staff recommends the Planning Commission provide a recommendation to the City Council to approve Planning Application No. 2017-012, Building and Site Plan approval for a proposed 3,984-square foot Bank of America branch location with ATM drive-thru, located at 2545 County Road 10, subject to the conditions noted PC Minutes 11-30-17 -3- DRAFT in the Planning Commission Report dated November 30, 2017, and in the draft Planning Commission Resolution. Commissioner MacMillan asked if the property will be purchased or leased. Ms. McIntosh stated the EDA would sell the Subject Property. Chair Christensen noted the report talks about placing windows on sides, where possible, which is shown in the new renderings. He thanked the Applicant for making revisions and asked about the orientation of the drive-thru elevation. Ms. McIntosh described the direction that each building elevation faced. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-016 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-012 SUBMITTED BY TRENT MAYBERRY / TOLD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY APPROVING NEW SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BANK OF AMERICA ON BUILDING SITE F OF THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 6TH ADDITION (LOCATED AT 2545 COUNTY ROAD 10) There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-016. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, and Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning, Tade, Sweeney, and Rizvi. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. The City Council will consider the application at its December 11, 2017, meeting. The Applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. Trent Mayberry of Told Development Company thanked the Planning Commission for their recommendation of approval. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7a) HOLLY SUNDAY (OPPORTUNIITY FOR 3040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) Ms. McIntosh reported staff and the Comprehensive Plan consultant have discussed whether to utilize an upcoming event, Holly Sunday, as a kick-off for community engagement. After some discussion, it was decided the City would have a booth at that event, which in the past has been attended by over 600 people. This event will take place at the Community Center on Sunday, December 3. PC Minutes 11-30-17 -4- DRAFT Chair Christensen stated this is a fun event and encouraged residents to attend. Informational; no action required. 7b) DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO THE MARANATHA SENIOR HOUSING FREESTANDING SIGN ALONG 69TH AVENUE NORTH Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel informed the Commission that Maranatha had submitted preliminary plans to him for the replacement and relocation of the existing freestanding sign located along the south side of 69th Avenue North, as its current location is ineffective in directing visitors to Maranatha. He shared background on the Maranatha Senior Housing development and approvals that were granted in 2012 and 2016, noting that the PUD approval did not incorporate signage into the approval requests, so the Applicant would have to submit an application to the City for a sign permit and meet the City’s Sign Ordinance criteria, as noted in Chapter 34 of the City Code (please refer to Attachment). Mr. Eitel noted the report provided to the Commissioners references the Sign Ordinance language, and while the proposed freestanding sign meets the maximum sign area criteria, staff will be working with Maranatha to ensure its new location does not obstruct the designated sight triangle, as it is constrained in its potential placement due to the widening of the right-of-way by the County, and given that the new sign will need to straddle an existing stormwater drain and utility easement. In this case, staff will work with the property owner so they can submit a sign that meets the Sign Ordinance criteria. If that can’t be accomplished, they will need to submit a sign variance application for consideration by the Planning Commission. Mr. Eitel noted the freestanding sign, as designed, is currently too wide and too high, in that it would encroach upon the minimum ten foot setback required for freestanding signage, and would encroach upon the sight triangle. However, following a visit to the site, staff feels the sign can be designed to meet the Sign Ordinance criteria by dropping approximately one layer of block, to ensure it is below the two and one-half foot mark of the centerline grade of the road, and shortened to meet the setback requirement. When asked about the “open house” sandwich board style sign located at the corner of one driveway, Mr. Eitel explained it is only used during an open house and removed once the open house is over. If the sign were to be left overnight, outside the time of an open house, it would then be in violation of the Sign Ordinance. When asked about parking at Maranatha, Mr. Eitel stated there are sufficient spaces so parking has not been a problem to date. During an event, there is parking dedicated along the east side of the building for staff. Mr. Eitel noted that this section of 69th Avenue North is a County road. During the time staff visited, and given feedback received from residents at Maranatha during a recent City visit, there are spots along 69th Avenue North that are in rough shape. Considering the amount of pedestrian traffic, particularly stemming from school children going to and from the nearby school, pedestrian traffic and the existing five-foot wide sidewalk located on the south side of 69th Avenue North should be addressed in the future. Informational; no action required. PC Minutes 11-30-17 -5- DRAFT There were no other discussion items. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8a) Yellow Gas Markers Chairperson Christensen asked why there are yellow markers all the way along the street, on both sides, denoting the gas line location. Mr. Eitel stated the City does not manage this right-of- way but it is probably a State or Federal safety requirement. He stated he will ask the Engineering Department and report back at the December meeting. 8b) 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Commissioner Tate asked about the 2018 meeting schedule. Mr. Eitel explained the City Council meeting dates are established first and then the City Clerk will create the Planning Commission calendar. Ms. McIntosh stated she will follow up with City Clerk Knutson and hopes to have a 2018 Planning Commission calendar prepared by the next Planning Commission meeting. 8c) Receipt of Police Department Reports Chair Christensen asked whether the Commission can receive copies of police reports. Mr. Eitel stated he will ask the Police Department and report at the December meeting. 8d) Commissioner Reappointments Commissioner Rizvi asked when the Commissioners will learn whether they are being reappointed. Ms. McIntosh stated she forwarded the three emailed requests for reappointment to City Clerk Sharon Knutson. The City Clerk responded to Ms. McIntosh in receipt of her email and indicated the requests were being reviewed by Mayor Willson. Commissioner Sweeney stated she received a letter from Mayor Willson indicating everyone would be considered for reappointment. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Rizvi, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. _______________________________ _______________________________ Ginny McIntosh, Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER November 30, 2017 Attachment 1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda Motion to Approve Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for November 30, 2017 4. Approval of Minutes Motion to Approve the November 16, 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) Trent Mayberry/Told Development Company Planning Commission Application No. 2017-012 Building and Site Plan approval for a proposed 3,984-square foot Bank of America branch location with ATM drive-thru, to be located at 2545 County Road 10. This site is also known as Building Site F in the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD). Requested Planning Commission Action: • Direct Staff to Present Staff Report and Discuss the Requested Item; • Motion/Second to Allow Public Comments (if so requested); • Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-016 7. Discussion Items a) Holly Sunday (Opportunity for 2040 Comprehensive Plan Community Engagement) 8. Other Business a) Relocation of Maranatha Sign (5401 69th Avenue North) 9. Adjournment Attachment To: Members of the Planning Commission From: Gary Eitel, Director of Business & Development Date: November 30, 2017 Subject: Revisions to the Maranatha Senior Housing freestanding sign along 69th Ave. N. Background Information: On June 25, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-90, RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-003" SUBMITTED BY MARANATHA CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST HOME, INC., FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT/SITE AND BUILDING PLAN IN RELATION TO THE NEW PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5 4 O 1 - 5415 69TH AVENUE NORTH. This PUD Application comprehended the rezoning of the Subject Site from R1 ( One Family Residence) and R6 ( Multiple Family Residence) to a new PUD-MIXED R5/ R6 ( Planned Unit Development-Mixed Multiple Family Residence) district, and includes a development/ site and building plan consisting of a new three- story, 97 bed skilled nursing care facility and a future 3 8- unit senior independent living apartment facility. Condition No. 9 of the approving resolution included the following standard condition relating to project signage: - Plan approval is exclusive of all final signs on this site, including any new freestanding, wall (building) signs and directional signs, which shall remain subject to Chapter 34 of the city ordinances, and subject to separate sign permit submittals and approval. On June 27, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-97 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016-003 SUBMITTED BY SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERS REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL OF A 34-UNIT SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENT FACILITY ON THE MARANATHA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 5401 - 69TH AVENUE NORTH Condition No. 11 of the approving resolution included the following standard condition relating to project signage: - Plan approval is exclusive of all final signs on this site, including any new freestanding, wall (building) signs and directional signs, which shall remain subject to Chapter 34 of the city ordinances, and subject to separate sign permit submittals and approval. Sign Ordinance: C. Residential (R1 through R7) Districts a. One freestanding sign no greater than 36 sf. in area and extending no more than 10 feet above the ground level. Section 34-140 Permitted Signs Para. e No part of any sign shall project over or beyond the property line of the property upon which the sign is located. Para. f. Unless set back ten (10) or more feet from the street right-of-way line, the supporting column of a freestanding sign exceeding 16 feet in area shall not materially impede vision between a height of two and one half feet and seven and one half feet above the centerline grade of the street. Attachment Freestanding sings located within the sight triangle defined in Section 35- 560 shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets. (corner lot – a straight line joining points 25 feet from the intersection of the property lines). Elevation at Centerline of 69th Ave. 863.4 Ground elevation at sign 860 Top cap of the monument sign 9’2” with a 8’2” sign cabinet. Distance from interior curb to Center line of road 60’ Right of way expanded from 33 feet to 40 feet as part of (Marantha 2nd Addition) Attachment .