HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 11-30 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 30, 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, Susan Tade, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Director of
Business & Development Gary Eitel, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh,
Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off
Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA — NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel noted the addition of Discussion Item 7.b)
Discussion of Revisions to the Maranatha Senior Housing Freestanding Sign Along 691h Avenue
N., on the revised agenda.
There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to approve
the agenda for the November 30, 2017, meeting as amended above. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 16, 2017
There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to
approve the minutes of the November 16, 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.
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in the Planning Commission Report dated November 30, 2017, and in the draft Planning
Commission Resolution.
Commissioner MacMillan asked if the property will be purchased or leased. Ms. McIntosh
stated the EDA would sell this property to them.
Chair Christensen noted the report talks about placing windows on sides, where possible, which
is shown in the new renderings. He thanked the Applicant for making revisions and asked about
the orientation of the drive thio elevation. Ms. McIntosh described the direction that each
elevation faced.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO, 2017-016 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-012 SUBMITTED BY TRENT MAYBERRY /
TOLD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY APPROVING NEW SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BANK OF AMERICA ON BUILDING SITE F I THE SHINGLE
CREEK CROSSING 6TH ADDITION (LOCATED AT 2545 COUNTY ROAD 10)
There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, to approve
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-016.
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 City Council will consider the application at its December 11, 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.
Trent Mayberry of Told Development Company, thanked the Planning Commission for their
recommendation of approval.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7a) HOLLY SUNDAY (OPPORTUNIITY FOR 3040 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT)
Ms. McIntosh reported staff and the Comprehensive Plan consultant have discussed whether to
utilize an upcoming event, Holly Sunday, as a kick-off for community engagement. After some
discussion, it was decided the City would have a booth at that event, which in the past has been
attended by over 600 people. This event will take place at the Community Center on Sunday,
December 3.
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There were no other discussion items.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8a) Yellow Gas Markers
Chairperson Christensen asked why there are yellow markers all the way along the street, on
both sides, denoting the gas line location. Mr. Eitel stated the City does not manage this right-of-
way but it is probably a State or Federal safety requirement. He stated he will ask the
Engineering Department and report at the December meeting.
8b) 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
Commissioner Tate asked about the 2018 meeting schedule. Mr. Eitel explained the City
Council meeting dates are established first and then the City Cleric will create the Planning
Commission calendar.
Ms. McIntosh stated she will follow up with City Clerk Knutson and hopes to have a 2018
Planning Commission calendar prepared by the next Planning Commission meeting.
8c) Receipt of Police Department Reports
Chair Christensen asked whether the Commission can receive copies of police reports. Mr. Eitel
stated he will ask the Police Department and report at the December meeting.
8d) Commissioner Reappointments
Commissioner Rizvi asked when the Commissioners will learn whether they are being
reappointed.
Ms. McIntosh stated she forwarded the three emailed requests for reappointment to City Clerk
Sharon Knutson. The City Clerk responded to Ms. McIntosh in receipt of her email and indicated
the requests were being reviewed by Mayor Willson. Commissioner Sweeney stated she received
a letter fiom Mayor Willson indicating everyone would be considered for reappointment.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Rizvi, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
7:40 p.m. ..-
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