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Home My WebLink About2017 06-15 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 15, 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, Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Susan Tade)Rochelle Sweeney (arrived at 7:06 p.m.), and Abraham Rizvi were present. Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously, 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 25, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to approve the minutes ofthe May 25, 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 TOPGOLF USA BROOKLYN CENTER, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6420 & 6330 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH Mr. Eitel introduced Application No. 2017-004, Consideration of a PUD Amendment to the original Planned Unit Development of the Regal Theater Development Plans of 1998 to allow the demolition of the existing 85,240 sf. Regal Theater and the redevelopment of a commercial recreational/entertainment use consisting of 65,000 square foot, three level facility with 102 PC Minutes 06-15-17 -1- hitting bays, a 50 table restaurant and lounge, a 3,000 square foot roof terrace, a 3,000 square foot event area and a 220 yard driving range with 11 outfield targets. This application also includes the replatting of 14.93 acres and consideration of a separate Site and Building Plan application regarding the development of a 65,000 square foot, three story commercial building and parking lot under the current Planned Unit Development/Commerce (PUD/C2) zoning district. (See Planning Commission Report dated 06-15-17 for Application No. 2017-004). It was noted that legal notice was published in the local Satn-Post and notice letters were delivered to all neighboring properties within 350 feet of the subject site. Chair Christensen asked if the trees along Camden Avenue would remain / be protected. Mr. Eitel stated that the landscape plan identifies that all perimeter trees along Camden, Hwy 252, and around the storm water pond would remain. Chair Christensen asked if they -feel there is enough room to have parking and snow storage in the winter. Mr. Eitel stated that this is a large parking lot and isn't aware of a problem in the past with the previous use. Also, Topgolf has plans to remove the snow from the target field and similar to over commercial parking lots there may be a need to haul/remove excess snow from the site. Commissioner Rizvi asked if the Regal Theater will relocate or be demolished. Mr. Eitel stated the building is being sold and will be demolished. He noted that the City once had several theaters; it was a market decision that removed them and it will be in response to a market demand that they will be replaced. Commissioner Rizvi asked if TopGolf is responsible for all jobs lost by the closing of the Regal Theater. Mr. Eitel replied, no they are not responsible; however, it is our understanding that Topgolf will provide over 450 jobs, which are many more jobs than presently at the site. Chair Christensen stated he wanted to open the public forum next and would ask questions upon hearing their statements and input. OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS — APPLICATION NO. 2017-003 Chair Christensen recognized residents in the audience who wised 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. 2017-003, 7;41 at pm. The motion passed unanimously. TopGolf Attorney, with Larkin Hoffinan, addressed the Commission and stated Mr. Eitel presented the plan thoroughly and stated a TopGolf employee is present this evening and will add to the presentation. Mark Foster, Project Manager for TopGolf addressed the Commission and provided an overview of the company. He stated their goal is to have 100 TopGolf locations within the US. He stated PC Minutes 06-15-17 .2- right now they are at 33. He stated the technology is what sets them apart from other places. He noted the nets are retractable for allowing an opening for snow removal. He stated they will have a movie night, family fun nights, and stated they are very happy to be a place that gives back to the community. He stated they provide free golf to all local high schools, boys and girls clubs, and many other community based organizations. He noted they will generate about 450 positions when they open and they like to hire locally. Commissioner MacMillan asked about a membership. Mr. Foster stated there is a $5 fee for a card, and then there is an hourly rate around $25-35 an hour. He noted the costs can be split amongst the group of people golfing if they wish to do that. Commissioner MacMillan also asked if anyone wanted to eat at their restaurant, will they need to be a member. Mr. Foster stated no you can eat and explore the entire facility without a membership. Commissioner Sweeney asked about the other 32 facilities, and asked which was the first one. Mr. Foster stated the first driving range was done in Alexandria and then the first ground -up business was in Texas. Chair Christensen asked what their target opening day is. Mr. Foster stated as of right now, they plan for 2018 but that is all they know. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING) There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to close the public hearing on Application No, 2016- 004 at 7:53pm. The motion passed unanimously. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the applications and forward the following resolutions: ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 2017-004 SUBMITTED BY TOPGOLF USA BROOKYLN CENTER, LLC FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO.3) TO THE REGAL ROAD DEVELOPMENT ADDITION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF 1998 (LOCATED 6330 AND 6420 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTHI There was a motion by Commissioner Rizvi, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-04 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Schonning, MacMillan, Tade and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: None. The motion passed unanimously. PC Minutes 06-15-17 -3- ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO, 2017-005 SUBMITTED BY TOPGOLF USA BROOKLYN CENTER LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-05 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Schonning, MacMillan, Tade and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: None. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION TO R_ ECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.-' 2017-06 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-003 SUBMITTED BY TOPGOLF USA BROOKLYN CENTER LLC There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-06 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, Schonning, MacMillan, Tade and Sweeney. And the following voted against the same: None. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its June 26, 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) June 12, 2017 City Council Work Session Item on Liquor Licenses Review The Commission was provided a copy of the PowerPoint Presentation provided at the June 12`x' Work Session and were informed that the Council Members were very receptive to considering PC Minutes 06-15-17 4- the liquor standards and fee structure, Additionally, the Council appreciated the Commission input and bringing this matter to their attention. 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 8:07 p.m. i Chair PC Minutes 06-15-17 -5-