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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 04-26 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2018 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:02 p.m. pvnnn. ,1 Chair Randall Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Stephen Schonning, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Jack MacMillan was absent and excused. Commissioner Abraham Rizvi was absent and unexcused. Also present were Community Development Director, Meg Beekman, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels of TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 11111,111111! 11 There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve the agenda for the April 26, 2018, meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2018, Regular Session meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 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. a. PLANNING COMMISSION 1 APPLICANT:1 PROJECTADDRESS: I 1 'I.1 10 Community Development Director Meg Beekman introduced Resolution No. 2018-007, which was a consideration for a request to approve the use of certain exterior materials in the renovation of the former Kohl's building. As was noted, the proposed building would result in the south elevation of the building being 13 percent deficient in achieving the required 50 PC Minutes 04-26-18 -1- DRAFT percent Class I, 50 percent Class II ratio, which is required within the Shingle Creek crossing Planned Unit Development. The reason for the deficiency is due to the use of Nichiha on the building. Nichiha is a type of fiber cement; however, it is manufactured and installed differently than other types of fiber board, which gives it greater durability and a longer life expectancy. Ms. Beekman reviewed the request. A representative of the Applicant, John Pierce, Real Estate Manager for HOM Furniture, addressed the Commission and provided some in-depth background on the request. He provided a sample of the material, Nichiha, which is typically considered a Class 1I exterior building material for the Commissioners to review and stated it comes with a 50 -year life expectancy. He noted it is the best material for what they want to accomplish and it looks nice. Commissioner Schonning asked if the samples provided are the exact type they will be using on the building. Mr. Pierce noted that it was, but it will be in a different color. Commissioner Schonning stated it seems like an upgrade to the Class I materials they currently allow within the Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Design Guidelines and noted it will look great. Chair Christensen asked what the materials are made out of. The Applicant stated it is mainly comprised of composted, concrete products. The applicant stated the wood finish look is pressed into the product, so it doesn't require painting or maintenance. Chair Christensen stated it will look nice as well. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-007 REGARDING THE USE OF CERTAIN EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN THE RENOVATION OF THE FORMER KOHL'S BUILDING (2501 COUNTY ROAD 10) There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-007 as submitted. Voting in favor; Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Schonning, Tade, and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same None The motion passed unanimously. I I II I 1 I Ib NN 1 ON 111 NO I, 11' rI is, I� Community Development Director Meg Beekman re -introduced Application No. 2018-005, which was recently approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. She reviewed the background with the Commission and noted that the purpose of bringing this item back was to have the Planning Commission approve the amended resolution, as the Commissioners approved the Application with a request to follow up with the Fire Department to verify the minimum driveway aisle width necessary for the proposed bus -only driveway. Ms. Beekman stated this is a review and request to approve the Resolution previously proposed with the amendments. PC Minutes 04-26-18 -2- DRAFT ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006 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) There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-006 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Schonning, Tade, and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: None The motion passed unanimously. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS UPDATE Ms. Beekman introduced this item and provided some updates on the Planning Commission applications that have moved through the City Council review process and have been approved. b. 2018 LAND USE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM Ms. Beekman introduced this item and provided some background on the upcoming training opportunities and learning experiences available for the Commissioners. She stated she provided the Commissioners with documents regarding the program dates, and expressed that a few webinars have already been purchased so the Commissioners are able to watch them on their own time if they are unable to attend. She asked that they let her know if they plan to attend so staff can register them. 8. OTHER BUSINESS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. _ Ginny Mc s , Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair PC Minutes 04-26-18 -3- DRAFT