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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03-02 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA MARCH 2, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, and Susan Tade were present. Chair Randall Christensen and Commissioner Rochelle Sweeney were absent and excused. 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 Tade, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 16, 2016 There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to approve the minutes of the February 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. 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS None at this time. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7a) PLANNING UPDATES ON THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PUD AMENDMENT FOR THE FORMER KOHL'S LOT Mr. Eitel presented this item and provided background in this item. He stated while their application was approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council they are now PC Minutes 03-02-17 -1- dealing with some other issues between Mr. Gatlin and the developer. He noted they also need to get approval from the watershed. Commissioner MacMillan asked what the approximate cost could be to replace the storm water management system. Mr. Eitel stated in his discussions he has heard it could cost anywhere from 130k to 200k. 7b) PLANNING UPDATES ON POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING (PAD SITES M, O, & Q) AND PEDESTRIAN AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT TO WESTERN PORTION OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING (55TH AVE & XERXES) Mr. Eitel presented background and status on this item. He stated he explored many options for the site that you can do with something less like a creek and more like a pond. The architects provided a plan that showed a restaurant with a little pond that pumps water into another pond and cascades down some stairs and then the water would run across and into another larger pond that would create a storm drainage. He stated this plan is something the EDA will be looking to consider in the near future. 7c) REVIEW OF SETBACKS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 5301 JAMES AVENUE NORTH AND 5801 EWING AVENUE NORTH (FORECLOSED PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY THE EDA THROUGH THE REMOVE AND REBUILD PROGRAM) Mr. Eitel stated he believes the EDA will soon be coming before the Planning Commission asking for the setbacks to be changed and considered. He noted whatever is built there will be somewhat consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood. 7d) UPDATING THE 2016-2018 STRATEGIC PLAN Mr. Eitel stated the ideas and thoughts on this from the recent strategic meeting will be shared at the Annual Council Commission Meeting. 7e) APRIL 5, 2017 ANNUAL COUNCIL — COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Eitel introduced the item and reviewed the proposed slideshow that they will show at the Annual Joint Council Commission Meeting. He stated some items need to be updated but he reviewed the items and applications the Commissioners reviewed and decided on from 2016 and noted those who have perfect attendance will be recognized. He stated, unfortunately will not be at the meeting. He will be gone on a family Vacation. He reviewed the highlights that the Commission did the past year, projects they worked on, and items they are looking forward to in the future months. 7f) 2020-2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS: - DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF THE 2010 PLANNING ISSUES MAP - DISCUSSION/IDENITIFYING FUTURE PLANNING ISSUES (2020 ISSUES MAP) PC Minutes 03-02-17 -2- STRENGTHS, WEAKNESS, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS (SWOT) Mr. Eitel reviewed the comprehensive planning map. He stated the trails are key to this project and he believes a key component of why they received the funding to work on this plan. He stated they discovered a trail connection from the City to a trail along the Mississippi River. He noted the plan was initially made in 2010. He stated since then many things have happened and changed. He stated the plan is in progress and they want to make sure the things they want to happen still are in the plan. Mr. Eitel stated working on the SWOT may be a good idea to review with the Council as well so everyone knows where they are and where they want to go. He stated they want to get public input in person instead of doing surveys only. Commissioner MacMillan asked how many summer meetings in the park there are. Mr. Eitel stated there are usually 4 meetings. He stated he doesn't know what parks they will be at yet but he will find out and stated they are welcome to join. 8. OTHER BUSINESS None at this time. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Tade, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. f Chair PC Minutes 03-02-17 -3-