HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 08-17 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUGUST 17, 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 Eitdl, and Interim Planning Assistant Angel Smith.
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 — JULY 27, 2017
There was a motion by Commissioner Rizvi, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve
the minutes of the July 27, 2017, meeting as submitted, The motion passed unanimously.
S. 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
None at this time.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) 2018-2020 Strategic Plan (Targeted Redevelopment)
Mr. Eitel provided a brief overview of the development of the City Council's strategic plan for
2018-2020 which includes six strategic priorities: Enhanced Community Image; Resident
Economic Stability; Inclusive Community Engagement; Targeted Redevelopment; Safe, Secure,
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Stable Community; and Key Transportation Investments.
The strategic priority that Planning is most directly involved with is Targeted Redevelopment
which includes three redevelopment areas:
The Opportunity Site Redevelopment is inviting, attractive, and vibrant.
o The target is a redevelopment of a variety of housing conforming to the City's
vision.
The 57`" & Logan Avenue Site Redevelopment is inviting, attractive, and mixed-use site.
o The target is a redevelopment of 20,000 -square feet of retail and 50 residential
units by 2020.
The former Jerry's Food Site (4acres) is redeveloped.
o The target is a redevelopment conforming to the City's vision for this area.
The strategic planning also included Strategic Initiatives for each of the targeted redevelopment
sites and the preparation of action plans. The action plans for Target Redevelopment include the
development of Economic Principal Plan and Master Development Plan for each site.
b) Comprehensive Planning
• Update of the Socio -Economic Conditions
Mr. Eitel noted that the data included in the Socio-Econornic Conditions will be used to update
the City's demographics and household information and that the consultant is working on
updating the Plan's mapping and background information.
The update will utilize the results of the recent Citizen's survey and it is the City's intention to
work on a strategy to provide an ongoing outreach program to communicate with residents.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8a) Update on the Planning Application for the August 31St Agenda
8a1) Regal Retail Shops — 61.5 66"' Avenue - PUD Amendment
8b) Update on Planning Applications for the September 14'x' Agenda
8b1) HOM Furniture PUD Amendment
02) Establishing front yard setback for 5301 James Avenue North
Chair Christensen inquired about the City's Sign Ordinance and regulations relating to business
portions, such as sandwich boards to advertise specials.
Mr. Eitel stated they are working on a business inventory within the City's community and
neighborhood centers that will include photographs of existing building signage 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.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner• Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:20 p.m.
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