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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 06-29 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JUNE 29, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:03 p.m, 2. ROLL CALL Chair Randall Christensen, Commissioners Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade, Roehelle Sweeney, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Commissioner Alexander Koenig was absent and excused, Angel Smith, Interim Planning Specialist and Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel were also present, 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, The motion passed unanimously, 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 15, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner .Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the minutes of the June 15, 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 6a) APPLICATION NO. 2017-004 TRENT MAYBERRY, TOLD DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5500 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Mr, Eitel introduced Application No. 2017-004, Consideration of a Site and Building Plan approval for the redevelopment of the Brookdale Car Wash Site, located at 5500 Brooklyn Boulevard, for a 4,480 s£ retail building. The proposed retail building, identified as the Everton PC Minutes 06-29-17 -1- Shops will provide two retail units, one of which is identified as a 2.200 sf. coffee shop that includes a drive -up service (See Planning Commission Report dated 06-29-17 for Application No. 2017-004). It was noted that legal notice was published in the local Sun -Post and notice letters were delivered to all neighboring properties within 350 feet of the subject site. Chair Christensen inquired if they were considering a 2nd floor. Mr. Eitel clarified that this building is a single story building and that the ships ladder in the utility room provides access to the roof. There was also discussion on the proposed landscaping within the parking island in front of the coffee shop and the option of using this area for an outside patio area. Commissioner Schonning expressed a concern on the location of the trash enclosure, referencing the appearance of the large enclosure along Bass Lake Road adjacent to Aspen Dental. There was a discussion on the proposed location, the difference in elevations with 55th Ave. and Brooklyn Blvd., and the option to enhance the landscaping to screen the dumpster enclosure. OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS — APPLICATION NO. 2017-0064 Chair Christensen recognized residents in the audience who wished to speak on this matter; and called for comments from the public. There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2017-004. The motion passed unanimously. Trent Mayberry of Told Development addressed the Planning Commission and stated that they have tenants for the building; however, he is not in a position to disclose the name of them at this time. He also introduced Rob Wise of Mid-America; the real estate broker for the two commercial leases. Mr. Wise provided a brief explanation of the naming of the project as Everton Shops with the notation that it had no relationship to the two tenants. The property owners, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Graham were also present this evening for questions or comments. Chair Christensen inquired if there were any other comments. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING) There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to close the public hearing on Application No, 2017- 004 at 7:29pm. The motion passed unanimously. PC Minutes 06-29-17 -2- The Commission discussed their desire to have an outside patio area for the Coffee Shop and the applicant agreed to allow the space for a patio, They also discussed relocating some of the landscaping material to make the trash enclosure more esthetically appealing. The applicant also agreed to make this revision, It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to approve the application with the following: ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, 2017-07 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-004 SUBMITTED BY TRENT MAYBERRY/TOLD DEVELOPMENT FOR SITE & BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE REDEVLOPMENT OF THE BROOKDALE CAR WASH LOCATED AT 5500 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A COFFEE SHOP — CONVIENCE FOOD RESTAURANT There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-07 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Schonning, MacMillan, Tade, Sweeney and Rizvi, And the following voted against the same: None. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its July 10, 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. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS None at this time. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8a) Confirmation that the approval of Application No, 2015-004, included the building's architectural plans, including the school's logo (New Millennium) Mr. Eitel provided the background information on the Commission's previous review of this PUD rezoning and Building & Site Plan application, which for consistency purposes included the school's logo on the western building elevation facing Hwy 100. He also stated the sign ordinance standards for public uses, which allows a single wall sign not to exceed 36 sf.; identification above public entrances; and the option of a freestanding sign in the proximity of the Brooklyn Boulevard entrance (72 sf. maximum area with a height of up to 15 feet with the option of a special use permit for a portion being an electronic message board.) PC Minutes 06-29-17 -3- There was a consensus among the 4 active Planning Commissioners who were on the Commission during the review of this application, that the School Logo is illustrated as an architectural feature of the building and approved as part of the PUD process, 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi'to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Chair PC Minutes 06-29-17 -4-