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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 04-26 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER April 26, 2018 Regular Session 1. Call to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda Motion to Approve Planning Commission Regular Session Meeting Agenda for April 26, 2018 4. Approval of Minutes Motion to Approve the April 12, 2018, 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. Applicant: HOM Furniture, Inc. Property Address: 2501 County Road 10 Request: Consideration of a request to approve the use of certain exterior materials in the renovation of the former Kohl’s building. Requested Planning Commission Action: • Direct Staff to present Resolution; • Discussion with City Staff and Commissioners; • Adopt the proposed Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-007 (Resolution Regarding the Use of Certain Exterior Materials in the Renovation of the Former Kohl’s Building (2501 County Road 10)) b. Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 Applicant: Neal Thao (Noble Academy) Project Address: 6201 Noble Avenue North (PID: 33-119-21-44-0003) Summary: At the meeting on April 12th, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan for the expansion of an existing parking lot and construction of a bus-only driveway, subject to a request to amend the presented resolution based on a determination by City staff of the minimum required driveway aisle for emergency vehicle access along the proposed bus-only drive. This item received approval by City Council at their meeting on April 23, 2018. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER April 26, 2018 Regular Session Requested Planning Commission Action: • Direct Staff to present amended Resolution; • Discussion with City Staff and Commissioners; • Adopt the amended Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-006 (Resolution Regarding Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 Submitted by Neal Thao of Noble Academy Requesting Site Plan Approval for a Parking Lot and Driveway Expansion (Located at 6201 Noble Avenue North)) 7. Discussion Items a. City Council Planning Commission Applications Update b. 2018 Land Use Training & Education Program 8. Other Business None. 9. Adjournment PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER April 26, 2018 Work Session Immediately Following Regular Planning Commission Meeting which begins at 7 p.m. Work Session Item 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Process with Jennifer Haskamp of Swanson Haskamp Consulting (SHC) PC Minutes 04-12-18 -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 APRIL 12, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:06 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chair Randall Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Commissioner Rochelle Sweeney was absent and excused. Also present were City Planner and Zoning Administrator, Ginny McIntosh, Community Development Director, Meg Beekman, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels of TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – APRIL 12, 2018 There was a motion by Commissioner Tade seconded by Commissioner MacMillan to approve the agenda for the April 12, 2018, meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 29, 2018 REGULAR SESSION AND MARCH 29, 2018 WORK SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2018, Regular Session meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to approve the minutes of March 29, 2018, Work Session meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 5. CHAIRPERSON’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 6a). APPLICATION NO. 2018-004 APPLICANT: STEPHANIE ALSTEAD (BWBR) PC Minutes 04-12-18 -2- DRAFT PROJECT ADDRESS: 6800 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY City Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh introduced Application No. 2018-004. She reviewed the background and purpose of this application, and conducted a presentation on the application, which requested approval of a site and building plan for an approximately 13,427-square foot dry room addition within the interior courtyard of the Medtronic north building. Stephanie Alstead of BWBR, Applicant, addressed the Commission. She stated the review that was provided by Ms. McIntosh was thorough and covered all the information she would like to share. Chair Christensen asked if the ramp on their plan is being removed to be replaced by another ramp, or if it isn’t needed. Ms. Alstead stated they don’t have a use for the ramp and have plans to replace it with a loading dock. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-005 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-004 SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE ALSTEAD OF BWBR, REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 13,427-SQUARE FOOT DRY ROOM ADDITION TO THE MEDTRONIC NORTH BUILDING (LOCATED AT 6800 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY) There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-005 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning, Tade, and Rizvi. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. 6b). APPLICATION NO. 2018-005 APPLICANT: NEAL THAO (NOBLE ACADEMY) PROJECT ADDRESS: 6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH City Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh introduced Application No. 2018-005. She reviewed the background and purpose of this application, and provided a presentation on the Applicant’s requests. She further highlighted the recommendations regarding requested changes to the access and parking proposed by City staff as part of the approval process. Commissioner Tade asked if the surrounding properties were notified about this site plan. Ms. McIntosh stated that as this is a site plan approval, it does not require a public hearing and therefore does not require a public hearing notice to be published in the newspaper or mail notices to be sent out as part of the approval process. PC Minutes 04-12-18 -3- DRAFT Chair Christensen asked what the three parking spots located in the proposed hammerhead were for initially. Jeffrey Prasch, Project Engineer, addressed the Commission and stated they were for staff parking and noted the hammerhead was initially created the way it is laid out due to the presence of mature trees along the existing parking area off Noble Avenue North. Commissioner Schonning commented on the proposed bus-only drive aisle width and noted that the issue with the aisle width would be with fire trucks and emergency vehicles trying to get through the area, which could be problematic. Ms. McIntosh noted that when Fire Inspector Brandon Gautsch brought the fire truck out to the former AMF Earle Brown Lanes building at 6440 James Circle North to determine minimum turn radius and drive aisle, she recalled a minimum of 20 or so feet was necessary, but could follow up with Fire Inspector Gautsch to verify. Chair Christensen stated he feels there would be adequate space to turn emergency vehicles around near the bus-only drive aisle. He stated he would like the discussion to go back to City staff so the Applicant can at least look at other options. The Commission was in general agreement with Chair Christensen. Ms. Beekman stated the Commission can add a friendly amendment to the draft resolution proposed this evening which would provide an overview of what the Commission wishes to see for the resolution. ACTION TO ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED APPROVAL OF CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-005 SUBMITTED BY NEAL THAO OF NOBLE ACADEMY, REQUESTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY EXPANSION (LOCATED AT 6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) TO ALLOW STAFF AND APPLICANT FURTHER REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED BUS-ONLY DRIVE AISLE WIDTH AND 90-DEGREE BUS STALL SPACE ADJACENT TO BUS-ONLY DRIVE AISLE. There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Koenig to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-006 as amended. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning, Tade, and Rizvi. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. PC Minutes 04-12-18 -4- DRAFT 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7a) INTERIM USE PERMITS Ms. Beekman introduced this item and provided some background on this topic. She stated the City was approached by Luther Auto, which had inquired about needing to find off-site storage for new vehicle inventory for a period of up to two years. Staff recommended to the City Council that if they wish to proceed with allowing the request, the best way to do it would be through an interim use permit process, which could allow the off-site storage of new vehicles as an allowable use under certain circumstances in the City. The City Council directed staff to draft an interim use permit ordinance and bring the item to the Planning Commission for review and consideration. Ms. Beekman noted that a memorandum outlining the background of the request and a draft resolution have been included for review by the Commission. Chair Christensen stated he isn’t sure if a maximum time length should be included in the ordinance. Ms. Beekman stated that, as part of the approval of an interim use permit, a time frame could be established on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Schonning stated he would like to see a minimum distance requirement from any single-family districts in the proposed draft ordinance. He stated there should also be requirements on how vehicles may be stored with regard to the placement and parking of them, and to allow easy accessibility to all vehicles at all times, rather than allowing vehicles to be stacked bumper-to-bumper. He noted that any proposed off-site vehicle storage should be done in a nice, aesthetically pleasing way, with potential fencing or screening. Ms. Beekman noted if the Commissioners want to require screening for all potential off-site vehicle storage lots, then they would want to identify this in the ordinance. Commissioner Tade asked why the City would want to allow this at all. Ms. Beekman stated that as Luther is one of the largest tax payers in the City of Brooklyn Center, and given the amount of cars they have, Luther has had issues in keeping enough new vehicle stock in vicinity of the six dealerships they have located in the City. Chair Christensen stated the wording should include something along the lines that the interim use permit should only be issued for automobiles that are sold within Brooklyn Center, rather than for storage of vehicles sold at other dealerships in the metro. Commissioner Koenig asked if this ordinance would apply only to the City-owned lots or if this for privately owned lots as well. Ms. Beekman stated it is for both. Commissioner Tade clarified that any space Luther Auto would be using would be leased and payment would be received from Luther Auto for using the lot. Ms. Beekman stated that is correct. Commissioner Koenig stated it is important to accommodate the dealership but they do need to make sure there are regulations and that those are adhered to on some level. Commissioner Schonning stated he has seen a Volkswagen dealership that has a ramp and that may be what they will need to look at long term to solve this problem due to the amount of vehicles they need to store. Chair Christensen followed up and stated that signage would need to PC Minutes 04-12-18 -5- DRAFT be addressed because he would like to have signage limited to a small sign on the gate or a simple sign stating their name and “no trespassing.” City Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh inquired whether the Commission felt security lighting should be a requirement for this type of use. Chair Christensen added that lighting will be difficult to place at some locations as vacant lots will most likely not have power hook-ups. Commissioner Koenig stated another issue will be the City maintaining control of a property should a developer want to re-develop a City-owned lot, and should Luther lease space on one for off-site vehicle storage. Ms. Beekman stated staff will review and re-draft the ordinance based on their feedback and then it will be reviewed again by the City Council. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. McIntosh provided a copy of the SWOT analysis survey to Commissioners Tade and Schonning due to their absence at the last meeting on March 29th. She asked them to review the survey and prioritize which strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat were the most important in each of the categories discussed at the meeting. Chair Christensen stated the conversation went well at the last meeting regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner MacMillan stated there was a lot of open conversation, and Commissioner Rizvi added the conversation on transportation seemed long, which he thought was surprising. Chair Christensen stated there are two sides to the transportation discussion, mass transit and private vehicle transportation, which is why it was a lengthy conversation. Commissioner Koenig stated he was surprised that the education portion of discussion was not as long or as prioritized as he thought it would be and it was not discussed until the end of the meeting. Chair Christensen stated he equates the lack of discussion on education to the age ranges of those on the Commission, but stated it is equally important and it does need to be discussed because it is important to the growth of the City and its residents. Ms. Beekman stated at the next meeting Jennifer Haskamp will go over the scoring and do some exercises on mapping and the application of this work to the physical areas of the plan. She stated the map and additional discussion will be provided at the Housing Commission, Multi- Cultural Advisory Commission, and Parks and Recreation meetings. In order to ensure the Planning Commission and City Council are on the same page, she is hoping to schedule one or two joint meetings to review the draft Comprehensive Plan prior to August, when the City Council will likely review the final draft document. In consideration of these upcoming meetings, and the Commissioner’s schedules, Commissioner Tade noted she will be gone the week of July 26th. PC Minutes 04-12-18 -6- DRAFT 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. _______________________________ _______________________________ Ginny McIntosh, Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair Stephanie Alstead (BWBR) | Medtronic Item 6.a REQUEST: (1)Site and Building Plan Planning Commission Meeting of 04/12/2018 Background & Request Applicant is requesting approval of: (1) Approval of a Site and Building Plan for an approximately 13,427-square foot “dry room” addition on the interior courtyard of the Medtronic north building (located at 6800 Shingle Creek Parkway). Medtronic is located on 18.87 acres and includes two buildings (north and south), a walkway connection, parking areas and other improvements Property is zoned I1 (Industrial Park) District Subject Property History The first Medtronic building was constructed around 1973 A second building was constructed around 1976 This building was intended for use as a facility for battery production Building required issuance of a variance from the City’s Fire Code to allow for the installation of two special “dry rooms” where lithium would be used in the manufacture of batteries for electronic medical devices (e.g., heart pacemakers). The humidity in “dry rooms” is strictly controlled, and water, such as found in fire suppression systems is avoided as water and lithium do not mix well together. Other site improvements were added to the site over the years, including the addition of a walkway between the north and south buildings and an approximately 9,974-square foot addition to the north building in 2001. Source: Yelp/AMF Existing Conditions Source: Ginny McIntosh Building Review 13,427-square foot “dry room” addition to be constructed within the interior courtyard of the u- shaped north building Select existing utilities, concrete pads, downspouts, guardrails and stairs would be removed Existing skyway would be preserved and stormwater catch basins preserved during construction Building addition would utilize the following materials: Precast concrete panels Aluminum curtain walls and composite metal panels Glazing (glass) Metal louver screen walls Source: BWBR Access and Parking Existing access points off Shingle Creek Parkway would remain Some parking spaces would be removed from interior courtyard—33 90-degree parking spaces would be re-installed Assuming a use of “Industry and Wholesale” a minimum of 644 parking spaces is required. Following construction of the addition, 855 parking spaces would be located on site. Parking Use Minimum Required Parking Spaces Provided Parking Spaces (in bold) Industry and Wholesale 1 stall for every 2 employees (maximum average shift) OR 1 stall per every 800 square feet, whichever is greater 644 spaces (assuming 1,287 employees) OR 382 spaces (assuming ADA 2% of total (for 501 to 1,000 parking spaces per 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code) OR 13 spaces assuming minimum 644 spaces Total Required Parking 644 spaces (ADA spaces incorporated into total) Total Provided Parking 855 spaces (ADA spaces incorporated into total) Lighting | Screening | Performance Standards Lighting Photometric Plan: No photometric plan was provided as the four proposed light fixtures would all be located within the interior courtyard of the north building Lighting Fixture Count: 4 wall-pack style fixtures mounted at the height of the existing building rooftop—per staff report, fixtures shall be mounted below existing rooftop to avoid light spray Per City Code, lighting is to be down-cast, with cut-off style fixtures. The proposed lighting would be LED and possess a flat lens. Screening Roof-mounted equipment (visible from public right-of-way). Proposed roof-mounted equipment would be screened by the proposed metal louver screen walls Performance Standards The Subject Property is zoned I1 (Industrial Park) District and is subject to Section 35-413 (Special Requirements in I-1 and I-2 Districts) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Requires compliance with certain standards of operation, including, but not limited to: explosives, adherence to maximum noise (decibels), vibration, waste, and outdoor storage. Source: BWBR Landscaping No landscaping plan was provided as part of the submittal for the proposed 13,427-square foot dry room addition. The City notes under Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of the Zoning Ordinance that, “concurrent with filing application for plan approval, the applicant shall submit, as required, to the Secretary of the Planning Commission” certain documents and information. This includes an, “accurately scaled and dimensioned site plan indicating parking layout including provisions, designation of locations of possible accessory buildings; landscaping, including trees and shrubbery within indication of species, planting, size and location.” A landscape inventory was submitted as part of an application for an addition in 2001. Based on a review, it was determined that a minimum 1,088 points was required to meet the Landscape Point System Policy minimums: 95 deciduous trees 22 coniferous trees 12 shrubs_________ 129 trees and shrubs (total) Staff Requests •Installation of a replacement tree for proposed tree removal •Applicant shall provide an updated landscaping inventory that verifies compliance with Landscape Point System Policy •Any missing trees or shrubs are to be replaced Staff Reviews Assistant City Engineer Applicant shall comply with the comments and conditions as noted in the memorandum dated April 4, 2018 (Exhibit B). Fire Inspector Per plans received, “the existing building is sprinklered and the addition will be sprinklered throughout.” National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), An ‘alternative means and methods form of fire suppression’ not using water is required at spaces containing lithium due to lithium being a water reactive hazard. As proposed, a “hand held alternative fire suppression is to be used at dry rooms which do contain exposed lithium. The existing dry room uses the hand held alternative fire suppression and the proposed alternative fire suppression system for the new dry room will be submitted to the City for review and approval.” The Applicant shall work with the Fire Inspector and Building Official to ensure all aspects of the site meet Fire Code and Building Code requirements. Recommendation Based on the aforementioned findings the Planning Commission recommends City Council adopt the resolution regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Application No. 2018-004 submitted by Stephanie Alstead (BWBR) on behalf of Medtronic, Inc. for the approval of: 1.A site and building plan to construct a 13,427-square foot “dry room” addition within the interior courtyard of the Medtronic north building located at 6800 Shingle Creek Parkway. Approval of the request is subject to the Applicant complying with the Site and Building Plan Approval Conditions as outlined in the Planning Commission Report dated April 12, 2018. Neal Thao (Noble Academy) | Nompeng Academy Item 6.b REQUEST: (1)Site Plan Planning Commission Meeting of 04/12/2018 Background & Request Applicant is requesting approval of: (1) a Site Plan to allow for an expansion to the existing parking lot and the addition of a bus-only driveway and parking area for 6201 Noble Avenue North This request is associated with Applicant’s plans to open Nompeng Academy in the fall of 2018 School would serve students aged kindergarten through eighth grade Nompeng Academy would be the second Noble Academy School Existing Noble Academy (Brooklyn Park) has 1,000 students and a waiting list for 200 students The site is the location of the former Odyssey School which closed in 2017 after 19 years Property is zoned R1 (One Family Residence District) Existing school was constructed in 1965 as the Orchard Lane Elementary School School is approximately 54,800-square feet in size and one story in height Source: Google Maps Background & Request (Cont.) Per Section 35-310, “Public and private elementary and secondary schools offering a regular course of study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education” are allowed by special use permit in the R1 (One Family Residence) District.” City was unable to determine through historical records if property was ever originally approved with a special use permit to operate the school In 1993, PC Application No. 93-017 was reviewed and approved for a small addition to the school, as well as an expansion to the parking area. As part of the application, a special use permit was issued “ex post facto” for the school use. Source: Google Maps Access and Parking Access Existing access points off Noble Avenue North would remain A third curb cut would be installed to allow for bus-only egress via a new driveway along the back of the school This is safety related and intended to allow students direct access to bus from back of school, rather than crossing parking lot Parking Note: There is no established parking formula for schools under the City Zoning Ordinance. Currently: 69 parking spaces Proposed: 49 new parking spaces + 12 bus bays Assuming a max student population of 530 students and 100% bus transportation, a minimum of 8-10 bus spaces would be needed Applicant is providing sufficient ADA parking per 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code requirements (5 spaces for between 101-150 parking spaces) Access and Parking: Recommendations Lighting | Trash | Screening Lighting Photometric Plan: Complies with maximum foot candles allowed along residential properties (0.27 fc on average) Lighting Fixture Count (27): NEW: 13 wall-pack style lights on all four sides of school NEW: 4 24-foot high poles along front of school NEW: 9 24-foot high light poles along perimeter of main parking lot and bus driveway EXISTING: 1 30-foot high light pole near church and 63rd Avenue North (no cutoff lens). Per City Code, lighting is to be down-cast, with cut-off style fixtures. The proposed lighting would be LED with cutoff lenses. Trash and Screening 20-foot by 13-foot trash enclosure—to be located 75 feet west of school building Trash enclosure is to be fully screened with materials complementary to building Landscaping A Landscape Plan was submitted, however, no planting schedule was provided. The City has no specific requirements on landscaping types and species—operates under use of Landscape Point System Policy Schools are not specifically outlined as a “use” under the Landscape Point System Policy Staff reviewed whether adequate screening would be provided for the parking areas per Section 35-711 (Parking Lot Screening), which notes that, “such off-street parking and loading areas within any yards which abut along a street which is residentially zoned on the side opposite shall be screened from street view by a screening device as approved by the City Council.” An irrigation system is required—per Landscape Plan, “underground irrigation is provided.” Staff Requests •Installation of screening trees or shr ubs along parking area facing Noble Avenue North, bus-only driveway, and main parking area Staff Reviews Assistant City Engineer Applicant shall comply with the comments and conditions as noted in the memorandum dated April 4, 2018 (Exhibit D). As referenced, the Applicant, as part of their review, provided a copy of their completed site Stormwater Management Plan (Exhibit E). As the proposed parking lot expansion would encroach into an existing floodplain (Flood Zone A), an additional memo was provided to offer justification that the parking lot expansion would not have an impact on the floodplain. Per Section 35-2100 (Floodplain Management), permitted uses within the General Floodplain District, which includes Flood Zone A, include both “residential lawns, gardens, parking areas, and play areas,” and “industrial-commercial loading areas, parking areas, and airport landing strips.” Fire Inspector The Applicant shall work to ensure all 2015 Minnesota Fire Code requirements have been met as part of any site plan approval. This includes, but is not limited to, the minimum turn radius necessary for emergency vehicle/fire truck access. The Applicant shall work with the Fire Inspector and Building Official to ensure all aspects of the site meet Fire Code and Building Code requirements. Recommendation Based on the aforementioned findings the Planning Commission recommends City Council adopt the resolution regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Application No. 2018-005 submitted by Neal Thao (Noble Academy) for the approval of: 1.A site plan to expand a parking area and construct a bus-only driveway at the property located at 6201 Noble Avenue North Approval of the request is subject to the Applicant complying with the Site Plan and Documents Approval Conditions as outlined in the Planning Commission Report dated April 12, 2018. Our Vision: We envision Brooklyn Center as a thriving, diverse community with a full range of housing, business, cultural and recreational offerings. It is a safe and inclusive place that people of all ages love to call home, and visitors enjoy due to its convenient location and commitment to a healthy environment DATE: April 26, 2018 TO: Chair Randall Christensen and Planning Commissioners FROM: Ginny McIntosh, City Planner and Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding the Use of Certain Exterior Materials in the Renovation of the Former Kohl’s Building (2501 County Road 10) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission, following consideration of this item, adopt the resolution regarding the approved use of certain exterior materials in the renovation of the former Kohl’s building, located at 2501 County Road 10. Approval is subject to the Applicant/Property Owner complying with the conditions outlined in the attached draft Planning Commission resolution. Background: On February 13, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2017-25 (Resolution Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2017-001 Submitted by HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin Development Company for Planned Unit Development Amendment NO. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development and Site and Building Plan for HOM Furniture Store (Located at 2501 County Road 10)), which granted certain allowances in the re-development of the former Kohl’s building. This included the allowance for a two-story, approximately 24,000- square foot addition to the building, as well as an allowance for a reduced amount of Class I materials on the north elevation (face). The Subject Property is located within the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD). As such, properties within the PUD are required to achieve certain minimum exterior building material ratios. In the case of the Subject Property, the Guidelines require that a minimum of 50-percent Class I and 50-percent Class II ratio be achieved on each face of the building, with the exception of the north face. Under City Council Resolution No. 2017-25, the Applicant was granted a reduction in the minimum required amount of Class I building materials on the north face of the former Kohls’ building and the east and west elevations of the warehouse portion on the north face of the former Kohls’ building. All other elevations were required to achieve the minimum ratio of Class I and Class II building materials as outlined in the Guidelines. Following conversations with the Applicant’s Architect (Archnet), it was determined that the south elevation was deficient by 13 percent, per architectural renderings dated February 26, 2018 (attached). This is due to the Developer’s utilization of an exterior, panelized fiber cement cladding system called Nichiha, which is considered Class II under the Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Our Vision: We envision Brooklyn Center as a thriving, diverse community with a full range of housing, business, cultural and recreational offerings. It is a safe and inclusive place that people of all ages love to call home, and visitors enjoy due to its convenient location and commitment to a healthy environment Design Guidelines. These fiber cement panels are manufactured from a pressed, stamped, and autoclaved mix of Portland cement, fly ash, silica, recycled rejects, and wood fiber bundles, and are installed through utilization of a clip system. Although the Class I and Class II type building materials are clearly outlined in the Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Design Guidelines, the Planning Commission and City Council retain the authority under the Guidelines to determine what constitutes Class I material for the purposes of projects constructed within the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD. It is for this reason that the Applicant has requested that Nichiha, in the percentages identified in the plans dated February 26, 2018, be considered as functionally equivalent to a Class I material due to its appearance and overall durability. Approval of this request would not constitute an overall, blanket approval of fiber cement products as Class I within the City. Rather, it would allow the Applicant to meet their minimum exterior building material ratios for the project as defined under the Guidelines, and allow for the use of a newer building material product. Attached for your review are copies of the architectural renderings dated February 26, 2018, and a copy of the draft Planning Commission Resolution regarding the use of Nichiha as an exterior material in the renovation of the former Kohl’s building (located at 2501 County Road 10). Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-007 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE USE OF CERTAIN EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN THE RENOVATION OF THE FORMER KOHL’S BUILDING (2501 COUNTY ROAD 10) WHEREAS, on February 13, 2017 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-25 (“Approval Resolution”), approving an amendment to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development to facilitate the renovation of the approximately 75,000 square foot former Kohl’s building and construction of an approximately 24,000 square foot addition (collectively, the “Project”) on the property located at 2501 County Road 10, Brooklyn Center (“Subject Property”); and WHEREAS, in constructing the Project, KKMBA Brooklyn Center LLC (“Developer”) is required to achieve the use of at least 50-percent Class I and a remaining 50- percent Class II building materials on each face of the building, with the exception of the north face of the former Kohl’s building and the east and west elevations of the warehouse portion located on the north face of the former Kohl’s building as approved by the City Council in the Approval Resolution; and WHEREAS, the requirements related to the class of materials used for the Project is consistent with the Architectural Design Guidelines (“Guidelines”) adopted for the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD; and WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to use a fiber-cement product (Nichiha) (“Alternative Material”) on a portion of the building exterior that technically does not constitute a Class I material, but the appearance and durability of the Alternative Material appears to be functionally equivalent to a Class I material; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council retain the authority under the Guidelines to determine what constitutes a Class I material for the purposes of projects constructed within the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD area; and AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed use of the Alternative Material as a Class I material at its meeting held on April 26, 2018 and acted to recommend the City Council approve the Alternative Material to qualify as a Class I material for the purpose of the Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby recommend to the City Council that the Alternative Material for the Project located at 2501 County Road 10 be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-007 2 1. The specific Alternative Material proposed by the Developer for the Project, in the percentages identified in the plans dated February 26, 2018, is hereby approved as constituting as Class I material for the purposes of calculating the amount of Class I exterior materials required under the Guidelines for construction of the Project in accordance with the Approval Resolution. 2. This approval is limited to this Project and does not constitute a general approval of fiber- cement siding products as Class I materials in the City. 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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-005 SUBMITTED BY NEAL THAO OF NOBLE ACADEMY REQUESTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY EXPANSION (LOCATED AT 6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 was submitted by Neal Thao of Noble Academy requesting consideration of Site Plan approval for a proposed expansion to the parking lot and driveway areas at the subject property located at 6201 Noble Avenue North; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 2018, the Planning Commission received and reviewed a planning report and Assistant City Engineer’s memorandum on the proposed Site Plan for the proposed parking lot and driveway expansion; and WHEREAS, in utilizing the guidelines and standards for evaluating site and building plans, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, along with consideration of the goals and objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission considers this Site Plan an appropriate and reasonable improvement to the subject property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, hereby recommends to the City Council that the Site Plan for the proposed parking lot and driveway expansions, to be located at 6201 Noble Avenue North, as comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-004, may be approved based on the following considerations: A. The Site Plan is compatible with the standards, purposes and intent of the City’s Zoning Ordinance; B. The improvements and utilization of the property as proposed under the planned improvements to this site is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with ordinance standards; C. The Site Plan proposal is considered consistent with the recommendations of the City’s Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city as it is designated for a school use; D. The Site Plan proposal appears to be a good long range use of the existing site and the proposed parking lot and driveway expansion improvements can be considered an asset to the community; and E. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating and approving a Site Plan, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 Approval) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, are met and the site plan proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby recommend to the City Council that Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 for the property located at 6201 Noble Avenue North be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. Building and Site Plan and Review: The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits; and the final location or placement of any fire hydrants and other fire related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Inspector. a. Any major changes or modifications made to this Site Plan can only be made by an amendment to the approved Site Plan as approved by the City Council. Per a review of the submitted plans, staff is recommending that the following changes be incorporated as part of site plan approval and under the building permit process: i. The proposed bus-only driveway and driveway apron shall be relocated away from the property line and residential property to the north. ii. The proposed three (3) space hammerhead is to be removed. iii. The proposed one-way drop off along Noble Avenue North shall be re-directed and the angled parking spaces shall be changed accordingly. Should the three parking spaces proposed at the hammerhead be necessary, these spaces may be shifted to the angled parking along Noble Avenue North. iv. The bus-only driveway shall be re-configured and one 90- degree bus parking space removed in order to meet the minimum fire apparatus access road requirements of the City’s Fire Code. b. A pre-construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit/Land Disturbance (Alteration) Permit. 2. Agreements: a. The owner of the property shall enter into a utility, facilities, and easement agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems as approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 b. The Developer shall execute a separate Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City, which ensures the Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in conformance with the plans, specifications and standards comprehended under this Site Plan. c. The Developer shall submit an as-built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 3. Engineering Review: The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer’s Review memo, dated April 4, 2018 (Exhibit D). a. A City land disturbance (alteration) permit is required. b. Final grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans and any other site engineering related issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Construction Standards: a. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during construction as approved by the City’s Engineering Department. b. The Applicant shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site. c. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details. 5. Facilities and Equipment: a. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view per City requirements. b. The proposed 20-foot by 13-foot trash enclosure shall be constructed with building materials that are complementary to the principal building (school building) and fully screen all waste and recycling containers. 6. Landscaping: All landscaped areas, including street boulevards, shall include approved irrigation systems to facilitate site maintenance. a. The Applicant shall provide a revised landscape plan that will provide screening along parking areas (i.e. front parking lot along Noble Avenue North, main parking area, and bus driveway/parking PC RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 as part of any Building Permit/Land Disturbance (Alteration) approval. b. Per City requirements, an irrigation system is required. c. The contractor shall submit irrigation shop drawings for review and approval prior to installation. 7. Signage: Signage for the Subject Property is subject to the Chapter 34 (Sign Ordinance) and the approved special use permit provisions for the dynamic messages sign along Noble Avenue North. April 12, 2018 Date Randall Christensen, Chair ATTEST: Ginny McIntosh, 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: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.