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Home My WebLink About2017 10-12 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OCTOBER 12, 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, hack MacMillan, Stephen Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Abraham Rizvi were present. Commissioner Susan Tade was absent and excused, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc, 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA — OCTOBER 12, 2017 Commissioner Rizvi requested to add Item 8.d) Data Science for Social Good Conference Follow-up, There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to approve the agenda for the October 12, 2017, meeting as amended above. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 Commissioner MacMillan requested a correction to Page 1, Item 4b, to change the second to the motion from Commissioner Mi1lef to Commissioner MacMillan, There was a motion by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Rizvi, to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2017, meeting as amended above. The motion passed unanimously, 5. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION The Planning Commission's role was noted; however, no public hearings were scheduled for tonight's meeting, 6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS None. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS PC Minutes 10-12-17 -1- The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Plat and PUD revisions at its October 26, 2017, meeting. 7b) TWIN LAKES CONDOS — PRELIMINARY PLAT Ms. McIntosh displayed a slide depicting the subject site and explained the applicant is requesting the proposed subdivision of an R2 (Two Family Residence) District property into two separate lots (4747 and 4749 Twin Lakes Avenue). She reviewed the preliminary plat diagram and described surrounding land uses. Ms. McIntosh displayed colored photographs of the existing house and explained how it would be divided into a two-family dwelling. She noted this area is surrounded by other multi -family dwellings. Ms. McIntosh explained that the applicant proposes to construct a similar set of stairs and sidewalk on the north edge to access the second dwelling unit. The improvements along the south side of the property are actually located on the adjacent property so there is an existing 6 -foot easement. Ms. McIntosh reviewed Code Section 35-500 relating to substandard lots and parcels and explained that the subject site would be divided into two dwelling units and in looking at the minimum interior lot requirements for R2 Twin -Family dwellings, the proposed lots would be more narrow than the minimum 75 -foot width. She stated prior to considering this application, staff will talk with the City Attorney to determine how to best consider this request and if variances are requested, it may be a PUD consideration. Commissioner MacMillan asked whether the existing structure will be razed. Ms. McIntosh stated it will not. Commissioner Rizvi asked about access to the second dwelling, noting there are only windows on that side of the structure. Ms. McIntosh stated there are decks on the rear of the property and an access door will be installed for the new dwelling. Commissioner Rizvi asked if the applicant intends to split the house and property. Ms. McIntosh answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Koenig stated a dividing wall will need to be constructed, making it a side-by- side. Ms. McIntosh displayed pictures of another side-by-side two family structure. Chair Christensen noted staff has pointed out the easement issue, new staircase, subdivision, and potential for a variance. He asked whether this property will be allowed two docks. Mr. Eitel explained that would involve the Shoreland Management Act, which is administered by the DNR. Commissioner MacMillan asked if it is currently being rented. Mr. Eitel stated it probably was rented but is currently being renovated, noting that in the R-2 District, one -family and two- family residences are allowed. The issue is that the applicant wants to subdivide the property. He explained this is a substandard lot so it needs to be determined if the applicant needs 75 -foot lot widths for each unit (150 -foot wide lot), which is not common in Brooklyn Center. He stated that there needs to be clarification on the standards and nonconforming provisions relating to R - two family dwelling in R-2 District. An option is to consider a PUD application to address the irregularities to the ordinance. PC Minutes 10-12-17 -3- Chair Christensen asked whether they are proposing dynamic signs, Ms. McIntosh stated the applicant has presented information on sign placement but not yet on sign type, Commissioner Schonning asked about signage of the other uses. Mr. Eitel explained his understanding of the sign ordinance for auto dealerships which would allow the Mazda - Mitsubishi dealership to have a 250 sf, sign with a secondary sign of 125 s£ along 1694. The issue is if one dealership has 250 square feet of signage, the other will probably want the same. Commissioner Schonning stated he is excited to see this project move forward, has viewed the site, and thinks their proposal makes sense and should work very well. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on this case at its October 26, 2017 meeting, There were no other discussion items. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8a) ADULT DAY CARE (THE SANCTUARY) Mr. Eitel reviewed the Planning Commission meeting schedule for the rest of the year, noting the October 26, 2017, meeting agenda will include the public hearings discussed tonight. He explained that to get an application approved before the City Council by the end of 2017, they need to be on the November 30, 2017, Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Eitel presented conceptual plans provided by the developer of the Sanctuary senior housing facility for the complementary use of a 5,200 -square foot adult day care on the adjoining two EDA properties located at 6101 and 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard, It was noted the EDA approved a Letter of Intent (LOI) and is in the process of preparing a purchase agreement, The development of the site will involve confirmation that an adult day care is similar to a group day care, which is an allowed Special Use in the C 1 and C2 Districts, a replat/consolidation of these two lots, and site and building plan approval, Mr. Eitel stated the applicant feels there is a market in Brooklyn Center and is taking the Letter of Intent (LOI) to the bank for financing If they get things ready, it will be on the November 30, 2017, Planning Commission agenda. 8b) 57" AND LOGAN SITE (PROPOSED COMMERCIAL INDOOR STORAGE) Mr, Eitel presented conceptual plans provided by Ebert Construction for the development of a four-story, 118,000 square foot commercial indoor storage building on approximately 2,5 acres on the northern portion of the 57th and Logan site, which encompasses eight acres, This portion of the side is adjacent to Outlot A (a MPCA clean-up of a former dry cleaner operation). Mr. Eitel displayed a slide of the concept plan and the northwest exterior perspective. The development of the site will involve establishing a PUD/C2 zoning classification for the site, a replat to create this development site, and site and building plan approval. It was noted that the 57th and Logan site has been identified as one of the Council's Strategic Redevelopment Goals. PC Minutes 10-12-17 -5- Chair Christensen stated conferences are vendor driven and those vendors are selling what they think will work for cities to get longer-term maintenance and assure development is good for the City. He referenced one vendor's presentation on how to conduct a market study, which was an interesting view of whether you are getting the right market study for your City. Commissioner Koenig stated he attended the local comprehensive plan forum with Ms. McIntosh and Ms. Smith and learned about the real attempt by many communities to reach out to their people through surveys, forums, etc. He commented on the importance of engaging the actual community in a face-to-face manner, especially with younger residents. Commissioner Koenig encouraged Ms. McIntosh to remember the importance of continually reaching out to the community. There were no other business items. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to adjourn the Planning. Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously, The meeting adjournedx�at 8:18 p.m PC Minutes 10-12-17 -7-