HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 07-27 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JULY 27, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7;02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Randall Christensen, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen
Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, Susan Tade and Abraham Rizvi were present. Also present were
Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel and Interim Planning Assistant Angel Smith.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan to
approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- JULY 13, 2017
There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney to approve
the minutes of: the July 13, 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.
6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS
a. Consideration of minor revisions to the General Development Plan for the
Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Amendment No. 8 (the addition of a storm
water bio filtration system and the reduction in proposed building sizes for
pad sites X and F.
Chair Christensen introduced this agenda item regarding consideration of minor revisions to the
approved General Development Plan of Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Amendment No 8 to
reflect the Watershed Commission's requirement of a storm water bio filtration system.
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Mr. Eitel introduced this item and provided a presentation with background on the Shingle Creek
Crossing PUD amendments 1-7; the February 13, 2017 approval of the HOM Furniture PUD
amendment 8; the July 13th Watershed Commission's approval; and the developer's request to
discuss with the Commission optional plans/development concepts that they would like to PUD
to include to provide flexibility in their future redevelopment strategies..
Wayne Johansen, Chairman of HOM Furniture, commented on the challenges of redeveloping
the Kohl's site (restrictive covenants that limit the potential business uses; soil conditions
requiring pilings/corrective actions; additional storm water management requirements; other use
restrictions by existing leases within Shingle Creels Crossing; and the uncertainty of the overall
market conditions in this area which effect business decisions and shape the overall economics of
this redevelopment project.
It is for these reasons that HOM is requesting that flexibility is allowed within the PUD
documents that would enable them to proceed with their initial renovation & expansion of the
Kohl's building at this time with the confidence that the future development of the EDA parcel
and additional lot within the Kohl's parking lot will be acceptable to the City.
Optional designs discussed included;
A 3 story office/medical building, varying sizes of retail buildings, and a combination of
restaurant and retail on the future/new Kohl's lot;
- varying sizes of retail uses, restaurant, and restaurant/retail uses on the EDA parcel;
with the underling criteria that the uses would comply with the parking standards established by
the PUD.
Chair Christensen commented on the City's aspiration for additional sit down restaurants as part
of the Shingle Creek Crossing Development.
The Commission discussed the options; their understanding for the need to be flexible;
recognition that this is a complex site; and importance of moving forward with the
renovation/redevelopment of the Kohl's lot to bring new excitement to the Shingle Creels
Crossing Development.
The consensus of the Commission Members was that HOM.Furniture should proceed with a
PUD amendment that would include alternate development options.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Dr. Angel Smith commented on the July 25th Community Dialogue which provided a caf6 style
opportunity for the community to engage in conversations with City Council Members, noting
that additional sessions are scheduled for August 5th and August 22"a at the Community Center.
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Additionally, this year's National Night Out Kick Off Party, open to everyone, is scheduled for
July 31St starting at 6:00.
Chair Christensen commented inquired about the City's Sign Ordinance and regulations relating
to business portions, such as sandwich boards to advertise specials.
Mr. Eitel noted that they are worldng on a business inventory within the City's community and
neighborhood centers that will include photographs of existing signage building and free
standing signs. The review of this inventory would also provide an opportunity for the
Commission to review how the City's sign standards could be used to promote business
opportunities for existing and new businesses.
9, ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting, The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:24 p.m.
Chair
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