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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 07-13 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 13, 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, Rochelle Sweeney, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Commissioner Susan Tade was absent and excused. Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, Interim Planning Assistant Angel Smith, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JUNE 29, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the minutes of the June 29, 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. 2017-005 JACK SHAW CONSTRUCTION INC. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6601 PARKWAY CIRCLE Chair Christensen introduced Application No. 2017-005, Consideration of Site and Building Plan approval with a minor amendment to the 1995 approved PUD/I-1 (Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park) for a 6,080 sf. addition to the current tenant space occupied by Roberts -Hamilton Company (See Planning Commission Report dated 07-13-17 for Application No. 2017-005). PC Minutes 07-13-17 -1- DRAFT 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. Mr. Eitel introduced this item and provided a presentation and background on this item. 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. 2017-005 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 Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2017-005, at 7:21 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING) There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2016- 005 at 7:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner MacMillan asked if a performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee statement is typical in this type of application. Mr. Eitel stated the terms are standard and it is typical. Commissioner Rizvi asked where they plan to dispose of the waste being collected during the normal course of business. Mr. Eitel stated the waste is going to be stored inside the building. Mr. Eitel explained that they also plan to expand the showroom. Chairperson Christensen asked with the elimination of the parking that is out front of the building; will there be adequate parking for the staff and visitors. Mr. Eitel stated he believes so, and showed 4 parking spaces that are being put into the plan and stated there are also some parallel parking spaces along the building, and some along the Money Gram building which are all open to use. Earl Gayburger of Shaw Construction addressed the Planning Commission and stated there is a lot of parking on the north and northwest sides of the building that no one uses. He also noted that the tenant on the western side of the building has approximately 6 employees, so the parking is always open around the building. Commissioner Schonning asked if they are keeping the wrap around space as it is and if the eastern wall will stay in place. Mr. Gayburger stated yes, it will stay in place and they don't plan to make many changes to the outside. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to approve the application with the following: PC Minutes 07-13-17 -2- DRAFT ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 2017-08 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 2017-005 SUBMITTED BY JACK SHAW SHAW CONSTRUCTION, INC FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 6,080 SF ADDITION WITH MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PUD/1-1 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 6601PARKWAY CIRCLE There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-08 as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Christensen, Commissioners Koenig, MacMillan, Schonning, Sweeney and Rizvi. And the following voted against the same: None. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its July 24, 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 Mr. Eitel stated they are making an offer to a City Planner and are hopeful to have that position filled and effective in August. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8a) JULY 20TH NEIGHBORHOOD AREA MEETING — EAST PALMER LAKE PARK Mr. Eitel stated he just wanted to update everyone on this meeting. He noted the meeting is just an informational meeting and is at 6:30 p.m. He noted they will have pizza, egg rolls, cookies and water for everyone. He stated the Brooklyn Center Police Department and volunteers go out and make sure to notify everyone about the meeting and stated they usually have about 60-80 people attend. He stated Dr. Smith and Dr. Edwards will speak on public safety issues and Mr. Eitel will give some updates on the Strategic Plan. Mr. Eitel also noted the Feasibility information should be back from the Devon George Group in the near future on the Opportunity Site regarding viability for the plans. Commissioner MacMillan asked about the Hom Furniture project. Mr. Eitel stated it is moving along the issue may become who picks up the costs for the improvements. He noted that Hom Furniture says they are committed still and it will be brought back for the Planning Commissions PC Minutes 07-13-17 -3- DRAFT consideration at their next meeting; it was previously tabled as a result of soil issues creating problems for the foundation. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. } M. Chair PC Minutes 07-13-17 -4- DRAFT