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Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria
License CategoryNumber of UnitsProperty Code Violations per
(Based on Property Inspected Unit
Code Only)
Type I –3 Year1-2 units0-2
3+ units 0-0.75
Type II –2 Year1-2 unitsGreater than 2 but not more than 5
3+ units Greater than 0.75 but not more than 1.5
Type III –1 Year1-2 unitsGreater than 5 but not more than 9
3+ units Greater than 1.5 but not more than 3
Type IV – 6 Months 1-2 unitsGreater than 9
3+ units Greater than 3
b.Police Service Calls.
Police call rates will be based on the average number of valid police calls per unit per
year. Police incidences for purposes of determining licensing categories shall include
disorderly activities and nuisances as defined in Section 12-911, and events
categorized as Part I crimes in the Uniform Crime Reporting System including
homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto theft and arson.
Calls will not be counted for purposes of determining licensing categories where the
victim and suspect are “Family or household members” as defined in the Domestic
Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 518B.01, Subd. 2 (b) and where there is a
report of “Domestic Abuse” as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Section 518B.01, Subd. 2 (a).
License Number of Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct
CategoryUnitsService & Part I Crimes
(Calls Per Unit/Year)
No 1-20-1
Category
3-4 units0-0.25
Impact
5 or more units0-0.35
Decrease 1 1-2Greater than 1 but not more than 3
Category
3-4 unitsGreater than 0.25 but not more than 1
5 or more unitsGreater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50
Decrease 2 1-2Greater than 3
Categories
3-4 unitsGreater than 1
5 or more unitsGreater than 0.50
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Planning Commission Report
Application Filed:06/09/2020
Meeting Date: July 9, 2020
Review Period (60-day) Deadline: 08/08/2020
Extension Declared: N/A
Extended Review Period Deadline: N/A
Application No. 2020-006
Applicants: Matt Durand
Location: 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing (PID: 02-118-21-23-0030)
Requests: (1) Site & Building Plan Approval, (2) Issuance of Special Use Permit
REQUESTED ACTION
Matt Durand (“the Applicant”) is requesting approval of a site and building plan and issuance of a Special
Use Permit to construct a standalone, approximately 3,667-square foot car wash and related site
improvements on Building Site E, located at 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing (“the Subject Property”) in the
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD)—refer to Exhibit A.
As Special Use Permits require a public hearing to be held, a public hearing notice was duly published in
the Brooklyn Center Sun Post on June 25, 2020 (Exhibit B), and mail notifications were sent to property
owners in proximity to the Subject Property.
BACKGROUND
Map 1. Location of Subject Property (Building Site E) and Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Boundary.
Site Data
2040 Land Use Plan: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Neighborhood: Centennial
Current Zoning: Planned Unit Development -Commerce (PUD-C2) District
Site Area: Shingle Creek Crossing PUD: 68.05 Acres |Building Site E: 0.92 Acres
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Surrounding Area
Direction 2040 Land Use Plan Zoning
North TOD C2 (Commerce) District
South ROW (Highway 100) Highway 100
East ROW (Highway 100) Highway 100
West TOD C2 (Commerce) District
Central Commerce Overlay District
In the fall of 2019, the City brought forward a request under Planning Commission Application No. 2019-
014 to adopt certain zoning amendments to the Central Commerce Overlay District, which the Subject
Property (Building Site E) is located within. The proposed amendments were intended to provide clarity
to the outlined permitted and prohibited uses within the District. City staff recommended several
amendments to Section 35-2240 (CC Central Commerce Overlay District) of the Zoning Ordinance to
bring the uses permitted in the District closer in alignment to the future land use plans identified in the
recently adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan and remove the least desirable and incompatible uses.
Given that the majority of the District is located within the identified “Transit-Oriented Development”
future land use designation under the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, certain auto-oriented type uses,
outdoor storage and display of materials, and indoor storage establishments were deemed to
necessitate greater restrictions. Standalone car (auto) washes were specifically identified at this time as
a permitted use within the Central Commerce Overlay District given the desire of the community to
have one after closure of the Brookdale Car Wash off Brooklyn Boulevard.
Additionally, car washes are permitted in very few areas of the City as the current Zoning Ordinance only
allows the use through issuance of a Special Use Permit and so long as the use does not abut R1 (One
Family Residence), R2 (One and Two Family Residence), or R3 (Multiple Family Residence) District
properties, including abutment at a street line. This essentially precludes the presence of a car wash for
the near entirety of Brooklyn Boulevard and many other areas of the City, particularly as the R1 District
is the most prevalent District type in the City.
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development
The original Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved on May 23, 2011,
and provided for the overall redevelopment of the Brookdale Mall properties. The mall was originally
comprised of over 1.1 million square feet of retail space, which was subsequently reduced following the
demolition of 760,000 square feet of old mall space, followed by the planned renovation of 123,242
square feet of former food court space; the redevelopment of over 403,000 square feet of new retail
commercial and restaurant uses; and approval of the Shingle Creek daylighting.
Since 2011, the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD has been amended eight additional times to allow for the
physical separation of the food court building from Sears, alterations, removals, and additions to the
building sites, changes to the signage allowances, the re-subdivision of certain sites, and amendments to
the allowed and prohibited uses within the PUD.
Recently, City Staff was approached by Attorney Matthew Wolf (Taft, Stettinius, and Hollister LLP) on
behalf of property owner Shingle Creek LLC/Gatlin Development Co. Inc. regarding a proposal to bring a
standalone car wash to Building Site E, located at the northeast corner of the Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development (PUD), and between Aspen Dental and the daylit portion of Shingle Creek. In
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order to facilitate marketing and development within the PUD, Mr. Wolf also indicated a desire by Gatlin
Development Co. Inc. to amend the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing PUD to delete an “eating
establishment” requirement in place under Section 4.A of the Shingle Creek Crossing Declarations and
related PUD concepts, revise the list of uses currently allowed within the PUD, update Building Site E to
reflect the proposed standalone car wash, and bring the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD and associated
Declarations back into synchronization given the number of amendments that have occurred since 2011.
Planning Commission Application No. 2020-002 was submitted to the City for consideration of the
aforementioned amendments to the PUD, and the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
requested PUD amendment on May 14, 2020. The City Council subsequently approved the request on
June 8, 2020 by a 3-1 vote. The approvals included an update to the building and site configuration of
Building Site E to accommodate a car wash and amendments to the Declarations to allow for a car wash
on Building Site E specifically. See attached for a draft excerpt of the discussion at the June 8, 2020 City
Council meeting (Exhibit C).
SITE AND BUILDING PLAN
Image 1. Site Plan of Proposed Standalone Car Wash (Building Site E, Shingle Creek Crossing PUD).
Matt Durand (“the Applicant”) and Shingle Creek LLC/Gatlin Development Company Inc. (“the Property
Owner”) approached the City regarding a proposal to develop an approximately 3,667-square foot
standalone car wash and related site improvements on Building Site E in the Shingle Creek Crossing
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retail shopping center.
Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) requires Site and Building Plan approval from the City Council for the
construction or major alteration of a structure, with the exception of one (R1 District) and two-family
(R2 District) dwellings and buildings accessory thereto.
Section 35-355, Subdivision 5.d (Planned Unit Development) requires an amendment to the existing
Planned Unit Development any time a submitted plan is not in substantial compliance with the
approved development plan. Substantial compliance means that the buildings, parking areas and roads
are in essentially the same locations as previously approved; the floor area of nonresidential areas has
not been increased or decreased by more than 5 percent; no building has been increased in the number
of floors; open space has not been decreased or altered from its original design or use, and lot coverage
of any individual building has not been increased or decreased by more than 10 percent.
In reviewing the plan set submitted as part of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006, it appears
that the submitted site plan is in substantial compliance with the plans submitted under Planning
Commission Application No. 2020-002, which approved amendments to the building size and site
configuration of Building Site E (“the Subject Property”) to accommodate a standalone car wash.
Proposed Location
Per Property Owner Frank Gatlin (Gatlin Development Co. Inc.), the business model for car washes
typically see the use as an outparcel tenant that relies on good visibility and easy access from major
roadways. The car wash was initially proposed for construction on the west end of the Shingle Creek
Crossing PUD, off Xerxes Avenue North, and north of the Sears property; however, Sears refused to
grant for permission for the use on either Building Sites R or T. The Property Owner attempted to offer
incentives to lift the restriction from Sears, but Sears would not agree.
Building Sites L, M, O, S, N and Q, located east of Walmart, were also reviewed as potential sites;
however, they are all internal to the Shingle Creek Crossing shopping center and are outlined as
restaurant or traditional retail uses in the approved PUD documentation and master plans with specific
building footprints that are intended to work around the Shingle Creek box culvert and day lighted
creek. Of additional concern in proposing a car wash on an internal site is traffic circulation. It is for
these reasons that Building Site E was determined to be the best identified alternative location due to its
visibility from Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) and access on the edge of the PUD shopping center.
Building
The proposed standalone car wash is approximately 3,667-square feet, with over half of the building
comprised of a single car wash tunnel, capable of handling three cars at a time. The remainder of the
interior is comprised of two offices, a bathroom, employee area, and large carwash equipment room.
The Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Guidelines require Buildings A through M to provide at least all
four sides with at least 50% Class I and remaining 50% Class II materials. As proposed, the building would
meet and exceed this threshold. The Applicant intends to utilize a mix of stucco (Class I), glass (Class I),
and stacked stone panels (Class I), and insulated architectural metal panels (Class II) as an accent feature
and cap along the roofline of the building (Exhibit D and Images 2-5 Below).
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Images 2 and 3. North Elevation (Left) and South Elevation (Right) of Proposed Standalone Car Wash.
Image 4. West Elevation of Proposed Standalone Car Wash.
Image 5. East Elevation of Proposed Standalone Car Wash.
The Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Guidelines also specify that the maximum building coverage of
the overall site shall not exceed 40 percent. As the Subject Property is 0.92 acres (40,075 square feet),
the proposed 3,667 square foot building would only comprise 9.2 percent of the Subject Property. The
previous iteration of Building Site E reflected a restaurant, which would have comprised 12 percent
(4,800 square feet) of the Subject Property.
Upon submittal of the initial building renderings, City staff noted that the west elevation featured a large
expanse of stucco. City staff is aware a large portion of the west elevation contains an equipment room;
therefore, it was suggested that additional stonework or transom windows be incorporated to break up
the wall, as the Architectural Guidelines note that, “large expanses of blank and featureless walls facing
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public street frontage shall incorporate architectural elements to mitigate the expanse.” The Guidelines
also specify that colorful canopies, roofs and accents, and the use of cornices, ornamental lights,
graphics, tenant blade signs, and other architectural details are encouraged.
In line with the Architectural Guidelines, the Applicant should consider opportunities to expand the
canopy over the entry way on the north end of the building (Image 2 above).
Setback-wise, the proposed car wash would be positioned in line with Buildings D and G to the west, at
approximately 55 feet from the north property line along Bass Lake Road (County Road 10), 102 feet
from the west property line (abutting Building D), 75 feet from the south property line, situated at the
centerline of the abutting access road, and 55 feet from the edge of curb. The east property line, which
abuts sidewalk along the daylit portion of Shingle Creek, is approximately 8.7 feet from the property
line.
Access
Access would be gained via two primary points off Bass Lake Road (County Road 10). The submitted site
plan identifies three stacking lanes to the entrance of the car wash tunnel. The two innermost stacking
lanes would provide pay stations, while the third, outermost lane would be reserved for VIP members.
This lane would utilize license plate scanning equipment to allow for an express entrance into the car
wash. The Applicant anticipates only 10 percent of the total daily users would be VIP users. With an
estimated 300 users of the car wash per day (maximum 25 vehicles per hour), as noted in the Traffic
Generation and Queuing Summary provided by Kimley-Horn and dated June 30, 2020, it is anticipated
that only 30 vehicles would use the outermost lane each day.
Peak Demand of Use and Trip Generation
Per the Trip Generation & Queuing Summary provided by Kimley-Horn and dated June 30, 2020 (Exhibit
E), car washes have the majority of site trips occur during the middle of the day with a peak hour
occurring from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. This peak hour accounts for 10.5 percent of the daily trips at the car
wash. Assuming 300 car washes per day, the Summary indicates that this would result in 32 vehicles (64
trips) during the midday peak hour at the car wash. During the traditional commuter PM peak hour, 8.6
percent of the daily trips are anticipated, which would result in 26 vehicles (52 trips), which Kimley-Horn
notes is consistent with ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) trip generation standards.
City staff requested a review by Kimley-Horn of the anticipated queuing needs given the proposed three
stacking lanes. Based on their review, and assuming each vehicle takes up 25 feet in length of queuing
space, there is stacking for 13 to 14 vehicles before there would be any impacts on the adjacent land use
site circulation. In estimating stacking needs during the presumed peak demand hour of 2:15 to 3:15
th
percentile queue (9 vehicles), the Subject Property
p.m., Kimley-Horn determined that, assuming a 95
should have sufficient stacking to accommodate the queue.
Fire/Emergency Access
Although a minimum of 20 feet is required for fire access, the Fire Inspector indicated that, should fire
services ever be needed on the Subject Property, access would be gained via the main drive, which is
currently noted as 30 feet in width before narrowing to a 24 foot wide drive aisle. Access to Building D,
located to the west, is still available via the front (south), rear (north), and west drive aisle between
Buildings D and G. Access to the Fire Control Room and connections would be unaffected by the
proposed development of Building Site E as it is located on the north end of the building, along Bass
Lake Road (County Road 10).
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Garbage Truck and Delivery Truck (Single Unit Truck) Circulation
City staff requested an updated garbage truck turning exhibit (see Exhibit F and Image 6 below) due to
concerns on the ability of a typical garbage truck to access the existing trash enclosure at the north end
of the Subject Property, between Building Sites D and E. Following review the exhibits provided by
Kimley-Horn, City staff is requesting the site plans be updated to taper down and narrow the 4.1 foot
wide median separating the two inner stacking queues to the car wash, and to decrease the width of the
main parking lot from 26 feet to 24 feet, which is the minimum width required for a two-way drive aisle
with 90 degree, perpendicular parking. The tapering of the outermost median may require the
relocation of certain landscaping, although City staff recommends maintaining some landscaping in the
median as a visual buffer and for aesthetic appeal.
It should be noted that, per Shingle Creek Crossing property management company Mid-America,
garbage is typically picked up on Fridays in the early to late morning. As noted above, the anticipated
peak use for car washes is in the afternoons.
Image 6.Garbage Truck Turning Exhibit.
Parking
The parking needs for a standalone car wash are considerably less than the previously approved use on
Building Site E of a restaurant. The information provided to City staff indicate each car wash would take
1.5 minutes per car, with a maximum of three (3) vehicles allowed in the wash tunnel at any one time. It
is anticipated that the total time at the car wash only would take approximately three (3) minutes to
complete, and the anticipated total time at the car wash, assuming a customer cleans and vacuums their
car after, would take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The car wash would likely have two employees
available during their hours of operation.
City staff reviewed the site plan and proposed parking assuming a retail use of 4.5 stalls per 1,000
square feet given that there is no outlined parking ratio in the PUD for car washes. Assuming a 3,667
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square foot building, 17 on-site parking spaces would be required. The updated site plan for Building
Site E reflects 17 on-site parking spaces as well as three lines of stacking for the car wash queue.
The proposed stacking lanes would impact existing parking along the east side of Building Site D;
however, it should be noted that the parking there today is actually located “off-site” on Building Site E.
Upon review of the PUD master plans, it appears Building Site D would maintain 48 on-site parking
spaces. The minimum identified on-site parking stalls for Building Site D are 50 stalls given its identified
retail use (4.46 parking stalls per 1,000 square feet per PUD Master Plans). It appears the shortage stems
from the addition of an ADA loading space in the front and additional parking that was not installed per
PUD plans on the west side of Building Site D, which appears to be partially located on Building Site G.
Following visits to the sites, City Staff is not concerned about a lack in parking given that the parking
tends to be communal in the shopping center.
Lighting
No photometric plan was provided as part of the application submittal; however, the PUD master plans
for Shingle Creek Crossing provide a lighting exhibit for the entire PUD. As part of the updates to the
master plans under Planning Commission Application No. 2020-002, which updated the building size and
site orientation of Building Site E (Subject Property) in preparation of this application request, Kimley-
Horn and the Applicant shall provide an updated lighting exhibit for the Subject Property and for the
overall PUD. All lighting will need to comply with the Shingle Creek Crossing Architectural Guidelines as
the Subject Property is located in the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD. Any details not outlined within the
Guidelines shall follow Section 35-712 (Lighting) of the City’s Zoning Code.
As the submitted architectural renderings show lighting below the roofline, the Applicant will need to
ensure the lighting does not cast out and up towards the sky.
Noise
City staff is requesting that the Applicant submit additional documentation as they relate to noise
coming from the car wash tunnel and 17 vacuums. The Applicant will want to confirm with the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) that no additional permitting or restrictions are in place for
the use and that the business complies with all applicable City ordinances.
No outside broadcasting of music or announcements, other than as necessary at pay stations, shall be
permitted.
Trash | Screening
There is an existing trash enclosure located on the northwest corner of the Subject Property. City staff
viewed employees from Building D utilizing the trash enclosure on a recent visit to the Subject Property.
The Applicant will need to determine if the existing enclosure is sufficient and work with the neighboring
users at Building D to ensure trash needs are being met as the two sets of enclosures are attached.
In addition, as trash is of concern in the Shingle Creek Crossing shopping center, City staff is requesting
that the Applicant provide supplemental information concerning plans to provide trash receptacles for
users of the vacuuming stations, and plans to empty said trash receptacles and clean up litter.
The Applicant should work with Kimley-Horn to identify opportunities to screen or provide landscaping
near the utility access door and transformer on the south side of the building.
Landscaping
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A landscape plan was submitted as part of the civil sets, prepared by Kimley-Horn and dated June 9,
2020 (Exhibit A). As a landscape exhibit is provided in the PUD master plans for Shingle Creek Crossing,
Kimley-Horn will need to update the PUD master plans to reflect the proposed landscaping for the
Subject Property and as required under Planning Commission Application No. 2020-002.
The Applicant should review the proposed landscaping for opportunities to plant year-round
landscaping that might offer better screening of the stacking lanes. This is promoted in the Architectural
Design Guidelines for Shingle Creek Crossing. In addition, the Applicant should revisit the east side of the
Subject Property and incorporate landscaping that highlights the daylit portion of Shingle Creek, which
the Subject Property abuts, and the walking paths along it. Landscaping should also take advantage of
opportunities to provide additional stormwater management.
The Guidelines also require perennial, shrub planting beds, trees, and turf areas to be irrigated with an
automatic irrigation system to provide optimal plant establishment and long-term plant health.
Stormwater and Shingle Creek
During review of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-002, which included a request to update
the building size and site configuration of the Subject Property (Building Site E), concerns were identified
regarding potential impacts to Shingle Creek.
The Subject Property is located just west of the daylit portion of Shingle Creek (refer to Image 7 below).
“Daylighting” is a term for restoration of an originally open-air watercourse (Shingle Creek in this case)
which has been diverted below ground back into an above-ground channel. Daylighting is intended to
restore streams to a more natural state so that more stormwater gets absorbed and gradually released
by soil and plants.
Image 7. Daylit Portion of Shingle Creek—Exhibit provided by Kimley-Horn.
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City Staff requested the Applicant and Kimley-Horn, who prepared the civil plans for the proposed
standalone car wash and has been involved in the master planning for Shingle Creek Crossing provide
additional documentation on Shingle Creek (Images 7 and 8, and Exhibit G).
To provide context, “sanitary water,” sometimes referred to as, “grey water,” is the water that is
discharged from toilets, sinks, showers, etc. “Storm water,” is the rain or snow water that falls on roof or
other parking lot areas of a site that needs to drain off into a retention pond. The grey water from the
car wash operations will be directed to the on-site sanitary sewer which will discharge to a lift station
(designed to pump wastewater or sewage from a lower to higher elevation), near LA Fitness before
being sent to the public sanitary treatment plant.
The storm water runoff from the proposed car wash and parking lot areas will be routed to the existing
stormwater management area behind Walmart. Neither system is to directly discharge into Shingle
Creek (refer to Image 8 below).
Image 8. Storm Sewer Routing from Building Site E (within Shingle Creek Crossing PUD), provided by Kimley-Horn.
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Per Assistant City Engineer Andrew Hogg, in his memorandum dated July 6, 2020 (Exhibit H), it was
confirmed that, “all waste water generated by the car wash from within the wash tunnel, is collected by
interior drains and directed to the sanitary sewer…the parking areas and drive lanes on the site are
surrounded by B612 concrete curb and gutter, where all storm water is directed to the City’s storm
water system. The site storm water, which is water from the outside area, is routed through a series of
storm water treatment ponds at Centerbrook Golf Course for treatment prior to discharge in Shingle
Creek. No stormwater from paved areas on site is directly discharged to the creek. There is a small
section of landscaped areas along the east side of the building which may sheet flow into the creek.”
Assistant City Engineer Review
The Applicant shall comply with all revisions and redline comments as requested by Assistant City
Engineer Andrew Hogg in his memorandum dated July 6, 2020 (Exhibit H).
Fire Inspector | Building Official Review
Per Building Official Dan Grinsteinner, a Sewer Access Charge (SAC) determination is required by the
Metropolitan Council. This is typically addressed during the City’s building permit review process. The
Applicant will also need to submit plumbing plans, which are to be reviewed by the Minnesota
Department of Labor and Industry. The Applicant will also need to comply with any applicable
Minnesota Accessibility Code requirements as relating to parking and access (e.g., bathrooms, counters).
The Applicant will need to work with Building Official Dan Grinsteinner and Fire Inspector Brandon
Gautsch to address any matters as they relate to the Fire Code (Chapter 5 of the City Code). Per Section
503.2.1 (Dimensions), a minimum width of 20 feet is required for fire apparatus access roads, exclusive
of shoulders. Per the plans submitted, the main access drive, which provides the closest access to the
proposed car wash building, has a 30 foot wide entrance. Assuming the drive aisle is narrowed to 24 feet
in width, per City staff comments under Access, this minimum required width would be maintained.
During review of the submitted plans, Fire Inspector Gautsch did not express concerns regarding access
to Building Site D, located to the west. This is despite plans to alter the existing drive, which is located on
Building Site E, to accommodate a series of stacking queues to the car wash. As the fire access control
room and connections are located on the north side of Building D, it was expressed that, should fire
services be needed, access would be provided via the south main parking lot, the access between
Buildings D and G, or from the north drive, which is a one-way.
Signage
No signage requests were submitted as part of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006. All
signage is to comply with the Shingle Creek Crossing Signage Guidelines and requires approval from the
Property Owner (Gatlin Development Co. Inc.) and the City prior to installation. Per Planning
Commission Application No. 2020-002, the approved amendments included a request to relocate one of
the existing Shingle Creek Crossing monument signs to provide proper clearance for any proposed
improvements to the Subject Property (Building Site E). This relocation is noted as item “P” on Sheet
Number C400 (Site Plan) on the submitted plans under Exhibit A.
The Applicant and Property Owner should identify opportunities to install additional signage along the
access road leading into the proposed car wash as it turns into a one way road towards the eastern edge
of the shopping center. In addition, the Property Owner should work with the City to address
opportunities to incorporate additional striping on the south extension of Shingle Creek Parkway leading
into the shopping center, as cars utilizing the two westbound left turn lanes will often cross over into the
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other lane (and into the path of another vehicle) to access the one way road into the shopping center
site.
Based on the above-noted findings of fact contained in this report, City staff recommends approval of
the site and building plans for the Subject Property, located at 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing; subject to
issuance of the Special Use Permit to operate a standalone car wash and complying with the
comments as outlined in the Approval Conditions below.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
According to Section 35-220 (Special Use Permits) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
“Special uses are those which may be required for the public welfare in a given district but which
are, in some respects, incompatible with the permitted uses in the district. Before a building or
premises is devoted to any use classified as a special use by this ordinance, a special use permit
must be granted by the City Council.”
Section 35-322 (C2 Commerce District) notes that “Gasoline service stations (see section 35-414), motor
vehicle repair and auto washes, provided they do not abut an R1, R2, or R3 District property, including
abutment at a street line” are permitted in the C2 (Commerce) District by Special Use only. Although the
Subject Property is zoned, “Planned Unit Development,” the underlying zoning district is C2 (Commerce)
District and is subject to the regulations within that district.
Per the Standards of Special Use Permits, a Special Use Permit may be granted by the City Council after
demonstration by evidence that all of the following are met (City staff responses are italicized):
1.The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, morals, or comfort.
The intent of the proposal is to provide a convenient and well-maintained car wash that will
serve as an amenity to residents and visitors alike and provide additional traffic and visibility
to Shingle Creek Crossing shopping center. The Applicant was made aware of concerns
relating to traffic and impacts to the daylit portion of Shingle Creek as they were present
during the Planning Commission and City Council reviews of Planning Commission
Application No. 2020-002, which approved the PUD amendments necessary to allow for
updates to the building and site configuration of Building Site E and the use of a car wash
within the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD.
Kimley-Horn provided a Trip Generation and Queuing Summary to provide additional insight
into the anticipated traffic volumes and users to and from the site. Per their review, the
proposed stacking lanes and on-site parking are considered sufficient and are not to result in
conflicts between users of Building Site E and D, nor result in backups onto the adjacent
interior access road.
Kimley-Horn and the City both confirmed that the storm water systems in place will not
directly discharge into Shingle Creek and the B612 gutter required to be in place will assist in
directing flow away from Shingle Creek. The Applicant will need to work with the City to
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ensure any snow removal is maintained away from the daylit portion of the Creek so as to
not sheet flow into the Creek.
2.The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and
impair property values within the neighborhood.
The Subject Property is currently vacant and has not had success in being developed as
originally intended as a restaurant; therefore, City staff is of the sense that development of
the Subject Property would obviously increase the value of the Subject Property. It is hoped
that the addition of a standalone car wash will provide an amenity to residents and and
visitors, and increase foot traffic to neighboring businesses.
The Applicant intends to create a substantial investment into the development of the Subject
Property. Assuming the property is maintained, City staff feels the use would not
substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood.
3.The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development
and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
Although the proposed development would result in the removal of parking along the east
side of neighboring Building D, this parking is located on Building Site E and City staff feels
the on-site parking is sufficient for Building D. As car washes are typically found on the
outparcels of shopping centers, and as approval was not granted for construction of a car
wash on the west side of the Shingle Creek PUD, it is reasonable that Building Site E would be
the proposed alternative location for a car wash operation.
The eastern edge of the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD has yet to be developed and it is hoped
that the construction of a standalone car wash will bring additional attention and future
development to the remaining vacant parcels within the shopping center, and in particular
on the east side.
4.Adequate measurements have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress, and
parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
The Traffic Generation and Queuing Summary provided by Kimley-Horn summarizes that the
parking and queuing needs for the car wash operation will be sufficient and will not result in
the blocking of circulation to and from proposed Building E or Building D. City staff has
recommended that the proposed main drive aisle for the main parking lot be reduced by two
(2) feet and the median between the outermost and middle stacking lanes be reduced to
provide sufficient turning radius for any garbage trucks or single unit (delivery) trucks that
require access to the north end of Building Site D.
The Applicant will need to work with Property Owner Shingle Creek LLC/Gatlin Development
Co. Inc. to incorporate sufficient signage denoting the eastern end of the main access road as
“one way.” Additionally, the Property Owner should address the potential for additional
striping along the Shingle Creek Parkway extension leading into the Shingle Creek Crossing
PUD to limit the number of cars in the wrong lane when turning into the development from
the westbound left turn lanes at Bass Lake Road (County Road 10).
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5.The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the
district in which it is located.
As indicated in the staff report, the submitted plans substantially conform to the City’s codes
and the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Architectural Design Guidelines and associated PUD
documents. Any deficiencies as outlined within the staff report shall be revised to reflect
conformance and be submitted to City staff for review and approval.
Based on the above-noted findings of fact contained in this report, City staff recommends issuance of
the Special Use Permit to operate a standalone car wash at the Subject Property located at 1080
Shingle Creek Crossing; subject to approval of the site and building plans and complying with the
comments as outlined in the Approval Conditions below.
APPROVAL CONDITIONS
Staff recommends the following conditions be attached to any positive recommendation on the
approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006 for the Subject Property located at 1080
Shingle Creek Crossing:
1.Building and Site Plan Review: The building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
a.The Shingle Creek Crossing Master PUD plan set, Declarations, and documents shall be
updated to reflect changes approved under Planning Commission Application Nos. 2020-
002 and 2020-006. An updated master plan set shall be provided for City records and
prior to issuance of any building permits for the proposed car wash.
i.Update the civil set to reflect requirements and redline comments from the
Assistant City Engineer in his memorandum, dated July 6, 2020, and requests to
narrow the stacking lane median and main drive aisle.
ii.Provide updated landscape and photometric plans that are in agreement with
the PUD master plans and per comments addressed in the staff report.
iii.An irrigation plan is to be submitted as part of any building permit submittal for
the proposed car wash and said system is to be maintained.
b.Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan can only be
made by an amendment to the approved Site and Building Plan as approved by the City
Council.
2.Agreements:
a.Unless otherwise determined, Property Owner/Applicant shall execute a separate
Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City,
which ensures the Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in
conformance with the plans, specifications, and standards comprehended under this
Site and Building Plan.
b.The Applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the Subject Property, as well as any
improvements and utility service lines, prior to the release of the Performance
Agreement financial guarantee.
3.Engineering Review:
a.The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the Assistant
City Engineer’s Review memorandum, dated July 6, 2020.
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4.Construction Standards:
a.A pre-construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated
by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
b.Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during
construction as approved by the City’s Engineering Division.
c.All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the
City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details.
5.Facilities, Operations, and Equipment:
a.Any outside trash disposal facilities or roof top or on ground mechanical building
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
b.The building shall be equipped with automatic fire extinguishing systems meeting NFPA
standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
c.The civil and architectural plans shall meet Minnesota ADA compliance as related to
parking, public access, etc.
d.The Applicant shall provide additional documentation as relates to anticipated noise
levels for car wash equipment and vacuums, and provide a plan for addressing trash and
litter on-site.
i.The Applicant will conform to any applicable noise standards and any additional
permitting needs from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and
adhere to City noise ordinance requirements.
e.No outside broadcasting of music or announcements, other than as necessary at pay
stations, shall be permitted.
6.Signage
a.All signage is to comply with Shingle Creek Crossing Signage Guidelines and Chapter 34
of the City Code, and any new or relocated signage is to be approved by the City by
issuance of a sign permit.
The aforementioned comments are provided based on the information submitted by the applicant at
the time of this review. Other guarantees and site development conditions may be further prescribed
throughout the project as warranted and determined by the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above-noted findings, City staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend City
Council approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006 for the approval of a site and
building plan and issuance of a Special Use Permit to operate an approximately 3,667-square foot
standalone car wash and related site improvements on the Subject Property located at 1080 Shingle
Creek Crossing and known as Building Site E in the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD.
Should the Planning Commission accept this recommendation, the Commission may elect to adopt the
resolution which memorializes the findings in granting site and building plan and Special Use Permit
approvals, subject to the Applicant complying with the conditions of approval.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A – Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006, submitted by Matt Durand, and Associated Plans.
Exhibit B – Public Hearing Notice, published by Brooklyn Center Sun Post, dated June 25, 2020.
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Exhibit C – Draft Excerpt of June 8, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Concerning Planning Commission Application No. 2020-
002.
Exhibit D – Architectural Renderings and Building Materials Calculations for Proposed Car Wash.
Exhibit E – Trip Generation & Queuing Summary, prepared by Kimley-Horn, and dated June 30, 2020.
Exhibit F – Garbage and Single Unit (Delivery) Truck Turn Exhibits, prepared by Kimley-Horn, and dated June 26, 2020.
Exhibit G – Shingle Creek Storm Sewer Routing and Daylighting Exhibit, prepared by Kimley-Horn, and dated November, 10,
2017.
Exhibit H – Review Memorandum, prepared by Assistant City Engineer Andrew Hogg, dated July 6, 2020.
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Councilmember Ryan expressed his appreciation for the service of these long-serving
employees. He added he greatly admires their commitment to service to the City of Brooklyn
Center. He noted he hopes that the City can continue to be a great employer despite the
challenges it faces, and continue to encourage and develop its employees, which are a valuable
asset.
Fire Chief Todd Berg expressed his appreciation for Reggie Smart and Mark Reinking. He
added he has had the privilege to work with Mr. Reinking for the past 10 years on a daily basis.
He noted these employees will be missed.
Mr. Boganey stated, as Mr. Cote mentioned, Mr. Reinking was a union official and he always
fought hard for the best interests of the members of the union. He added he has never worked in
an organization that had a collective bargaining group as committed to the community and City
they served as they were to their members. He noted this was shown frequently at the table and
through dispute resolutions, and the City has been fortunate to have this type of union leadership
over the years.
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a.ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES
Deputy Community Development Director Jesse Anderson reviewed a proposed Ordinance
amendment to bring the City’s building code into alignment with the State of Minnesota building
code, amendments to which were adopted in 2020. He added these changes are intended to
clarify interpretation of the Code. He reviewed the proposed changes. He noted the amended
Code, if adopted, would be effective July 8, 2020.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one appeared to address this item.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and CouncilmemberRyan seconded to close the
Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ryanmoved and CouncilmemberButler seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO.
2020-04 Amending Chapter 3 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding the Administration of
the State Building Code.
Motion passed unanimously.
9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION
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9a.PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2020-002 FOR PLANNED UNIT
9a.PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2020002 FOR PLANNED UNIT
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK
DEVELOPNT AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE
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ommunity Development Director Meg Beekman reviewed a request for an amendment to the
Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD). She added, if approved, this would
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be the 9amendment to the original PUD, which dates back to the original Brookdale Mall. She
noted the City Council rezoned most of the property in 1999from the C-2 district to PUD C-2.
The Shingle Creek Crossing PUD was approved in 2011.This included 760,000 square feet of
the 1.1 million square foot mall was demolished to pave the way for a new retail center. Since
then the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD has been amended eight (8) times for future alterations
and demolition of the remaining mail; replatted/revisions to certain building pad sites; and
amended to allow for other approved uses within the Shingle Creek Crossing shopping center.
Ms. Beekman stated City Staff was approached by attorney Matthew Wolf, representing Gatlin
Development, the Shingle Creek Crossing LLC property owner, regarding proposed
development of a stand-alone car wash on Building Site E. She added to help marking and
development of PUD, including proposed car wash, the applicant is requesting PUD amendments
to delete Section 4.A of Declarations ad PUD Concepts, which requires 4 SCC lots to be used for
eating establishment uses, which included Building Site E; revised list of uses currently allowed
within the PUD; and in general, bring the PUD and associated declarations back into sync given
numerous amendments that have occurred since 2011.
Ms. Beekman stated this amendment would removea restriction from development of other uses
in the PUD, including educational use, day care use, and veterinary clinics. She added removal
of these restrictions is proposed to help to bring the PUD into alignment. She added the applicant
originally included gasoline service stations in listing of uses to now be allowed in the PUD but
after some discussion with staff and looking at the C-2 District, it was removed.
Ms. Beekman pointed out that on the application, the applicant included language that referred to
the C-1 District but this area is zoned C-2. This is just to thatthese are allowed within the Central
Commerce Overlay District. Also, if this development is approvedthis evening the developer has
indicated he would come forward together withproposed user for building safety that is
interested in developing a standalone car wash on that site. The request specifically speaks to the
site plan which would allow for reduction in building size and also reduction in the parkingsize
and to re-orient the building and setbacks.
Ms. Beekman stated the developer has indicated they would present a proposal for a stand-alone
car washon Site E if the Ordinance amendment is approved. She added the developer is aware
that any necessary changes to the building site due to the car wash use would require additional
amendments. She noted the developer feels these changes are necessary to simplify the process
and accommodate the end user.
Ms. Beekman stated Section 35-355 Planned Unit Development requires development plans to
be in substantial compliance and require PUD amendments in cases where the number of
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dwelling unit, if any, has not increased or decreased by more than 5%; the floor area of non-
residential areas has not increased or decreased by more than 5%; no building or has been
increased in the number of floors; Open space has not been decreased or altered from its original
design or use; and lot coverage of any individual building has not been increased or decreased by
more than 10%.
Ms. Beekman indicated the applicant is requesting these changes now rather than at the time of
the application for the proposed car wash in order to streamline the process for the developer of
the potential car wash. The applicant, Gatlin Development, and the car wash developer worked
together to get the site plan as close to final as possible and recognizes the risk should the plans
change.
Ms. Beekman stated thecurrent use requirement of eating establishments on Building Site E
requires parking ration of 10 parking spaces per 1,000 SF of building. The PUD does not factor
parking needs for car washes. Assuming 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000SF (retail use), a minimum
of 16.5 on-site parking spaces would be required. The submitted plans reflect 17 parking spaces
and two stacking queue and exit lane. The proposed site plan would remove a row of parking
along the eastside of Building D (Aspen Dental). Staff reviewed and it appears Building Site D
would maintain the minimum 50 on-site parking spaces it requires. The site plan reflect north
setback
Ms. Beekman stated he Planning Commission held a virtual public hearing on May 14, 2020, of
which public notice was given. She added the developer and car wash owner were on the
meeting to answer questions. She noted the only comment that City Staff received was from
Bank of America, located next to Site E, who asked to be notified when the car wash proposal is
received by the City.
Ms. Beekman stated the Planning Commissioners had a robust conversation about whether Site E
is the right location for a car wash. She added they expressed concerns about design standards.
She noted the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of
the request.
Ms. Beekman stated City Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed amendment
to the Shingle Creek Crossing PUDbased on the findings of fact and submitted plans based on
the. She added the developer and representatives were on the meeting to answer questions.
Councilmember Graves stated she is open to discussing the Ordinance amendment but would
like to see something different at that site, as that is one of the few places left that has beauty and
amenities. She added, however, she would support the car wash use if it is in alignment with
other surrounding uses. She noted she feels there is probably a better location in Brooklyn
Center for a car wash.
Elliott:Are there any Councilmember questions?(1:00:48)
Ryan:Meg I appreciate the presentation. I can understand the need to put in more flexibility
into this PUD amendment. I have some questions about repurposing these four pads,
because one of the things I get the most complaints about from my constituents is why
aren’t there more restaurants in Brooklyn Center. Perhaps you, or I understand Mr.
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Gatlin is with us this evening, perhaps we could hear from you or Mr. Gatlin about
marketing efforts and why it is that over such an extended period of time, we have not
received more interest in having restaurants located in Shingle Creek Crossing or
elsewhere in the city.
Gatlin:For over 10 years I have tried and tried and tried, I knew the City and community wanted
restaurants, including myself. There’s nobody tried harder than me. Since this project
started, September 12, 2012, we started marketing it 10 years ago. we have marketed
every national and local restaurant that we could possibly do. I had Mid-America, and
recently changed to Upland to get fresh eyes on the project. We have tried for 10 years.
If you asked me why, it’s hard for me to answer, because it has all the elements I have
been doing for 45 years. Over 75 Wal-marts, very similar to what you have there. I have
been very successful in most of them in getting restaurants. The only thing I can tell you
is the income levels, they seem to be less than what restaurants are seeking to be able to
put the investment they need to put in. I get that thrown at me a lot.But I can promise
you one thing. I have not turned down one possible restaurant. Back when I was
working with Curt, Meg, and others, we tried to put a Mexican restaurant on the Bank of
America pad, and the City was willing to subsidize it, and I tried everything I could and
we didn’t get it.
Now we have the Bayou Crab restaurant that is getting ready to open next to liquor store,
5,000 square feet, we were able to get. I was thrilled to be able to get that one. What I’m
being handicapped by right now is something that is out of my control. We are not by
any means with this amendment going to stop trying to get or looking for a restaurant.
This just gives me a fair playing field against everyone else in the neighborhood and the
community that we will be able to seek others and not be stuck with having to have a
restaurant. I have felt confident that if I brought you another tenant, you would approve
it if it is a good tenant, and you were okay with it.
This has cost me $250,000 a year in taxes on these properties, that’s $2.5 million. Over
$500,000 in maintenance, even though they are vacant. Over $2 million in interest for
holding the properties. I am now $5 million in dead money trying to get back and break
even, just in interests and taxes. One thing that is worse than not having a restaurant, and
that’s not having anything at all. And my goal is to finish the project, with whatever the
market is. When I came to your city 10 years ago it was a different environment. In the
last 3 months, look at what’s happened. In the past 10 years, shopping centers have
changed, and I am trying to be able to change with it and successfully fill this
development up.
The car wash that we are presenting is a multi-million-dollar facility. I have done 10 of
them across the country. Just finished several beautiful ones here in Florida. It will
compliment that area. This is not a boring building by the side of the road, this is fully
automated, and the façade will complement the rest of the development. Something that
will fit right in. It is the only lot that it works on. The last time I was there, a year ago,
September 2019, in person, and spoke with you all, and I mentioned I had a car wash.
We were going to put it by the Sears. Sears turned me down, would not let me put it on
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parcel T no matter what I did, and I wasted months, tried everything I could. Now we
have a new buyer, local here in Brooklyn Center, who wants to put facility up. I’m
asking humbly to let us put this parcel into commerce andgive the City something it
needs. It is definitely lacking a first-class car wash. I have pictures, I think Meg has
them, gorgeous projects across Florida.
Back to restaurant specifically, for the last 10 years, I have done 20 or so Wal-Mart
centers, and put in 60-70 restaurants. It’s not my fault. It’s not your fault. It’s not my
broker’s fault. We have given it the best we can. Every broker in the Twin Cities know
about Shingle Creek. And yet we have failed. I don’t like failure, and I don’t like to
admit failure, but I can’t make something happen that is not there. God knows I have
tried, I have put money, time and energy into it. I’m not asking to let it go away, I’m just
asking let me have what everyone else has, and try to bring tenants in and turn it into job
producing projects that will create income and jobs, and hopefully I will be able to come
in with another flex building or two and attract more restaurants. But as far as me being
able to get a free-standing restaurant, I have not been successful. If it was 1 or 2 years,
I’d say give me more time. But after 10 years, we have to accept reality. I can’t make
them do it. When we did get interest (in putting a restaurant on the site), we haven’t had
it in 2 years, when we did have it, they passed on us. It wasn’t because I was asking too
much. I knew I could come to the City and get some help, because the City wanted
restaurants.
Ryan:Mr. Gatlin, I appreciate you joining us this evening and sharing what has been your
experience. I think it’s essential that you have the opportunity to bring that into the
record to explain this challenge. As much as I have gotten that complaint from so many
of my constituents, they need to hear what the real conditions are and how you have
worked very hard to address that request on the part of so many residents of the City who
desire to have a restaurant, like we used to have when Brookdale was thriving and
vibrant, in the 1980s and 1990s. As we know, so much has changed.
Going forward, there are things that the City can do to address this which is to bring in
not just housing for the very lowest income households but a broad spectrum of housing,
will bring a diversity of incomes. If we can raise the local median income of our City.
As much as I am proud of the diversity of our City, to this point, we are struggling with
the fact that diversity has brought lower income (1:11:48).And I think we need to
recognize that and that the challenge of affordable housing is a regional challenge that
will require a regional solution and cannot be solved simply by the City of Brooklyn
Center. So if we brought in, for example, a significant number of market rate apartments
across Bass Lake on the opportunity site, that would breathe new life into Shingle Creek
Crossing. That’s what I hope we can do. I am very supportive of this proposal. I would
imagine your interest in placing it where you want to place it, there is validity in that
there will be high visibility that will draw traffic. Is that a fair assessment?
Gatlin:That is 100% correct. I don’t know all your plans for across the street, Meg has shared
some of it with me, and what I’ve seen in the press. If you all are successful in bringing
in an entertainment component such as a movie theater or any type of entertainment, that
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will make a huge difference for Shingle Creek Crossing. Any type of entertainment that
can be brought in and more restaurants, it will always go back to action begets action. If
we can get it started, get some residents acrossthe street, and some entertainment, we
will have a domino effect. If we can work together and get something like that to happen
across the street, or even the Sears building if something would happen where we could
come up with a use, that would make a major difference.
Ryan:I hope that the City Council will understand that successful redevelopment in a
community like ours entails a successful public/private partnership. And I appreciate you
being here this evening.
Gatlin:As I said to the Commissioners, I just put in permanent financing, a 10-year loan on the
project. This has been one of the most challenging developments of my career, but I am
committed to it, I am going to see it completed. I want to have good uses for it and get it
finished for all of us.
Elliott:I do want to comment on my friend Councilmember Ryan’s comments. I hear you say as
part of your analysis that diversity brings lower income. Is that correct?
Ryan:I am looking at the data. That’s a very extended conversation abouthow we can bring
people out of lower income status, and I think my memory goes back farther than I would
like to think about, President Johnson’s War on Poverty. The United States, as well as
our region and Statewide, we have not had the greatest successwith that. Hope springs
eternal. I think there are a number of issues, in the context of what has happened in
recent days and the promise of greater reforms, that we can look at a broader spectrum of
socio-economic issues and how to address them. But inevitably, as we become more
diverse, the data shows we have become by household or individual income, poorer.
This is not a problem that Brooklyn Center can solve on its own. These are regional,
statewide, national problems that require solutions on that scale. What we have done,
with the Coronavirus challenge, we have stepped up and made a commitment to assist
our local and minority micro-business, which we should, and I support that. I want to see
the level of opportunity that I experienced as a young man, for everyone. And that’s a
larger conversation. But as far as the consequences of the City doing financial and real
estate redevelopment, we have to look at what will place us strategically in a better place
the next 5, 10, 20 years. And that is not something we can really escape. I’m sure the
staff will have more focused options available to us as time goes on. I wanted to raise
that because we should think about that holistically, while at the same time recognizing
that we may have little leverage.
Elliott:I wanted to get clarification on what you said. Your premise. It’s important that we have
conversations like this but I want to respectfully disagree with your premise. Because I
think the facts bear something different out. I don’t think, again respectfully disagree, I
don’t think diversity brings poverty, or brings lower income to a community. I honestly
sincerely beg to differ. And the federal reserve bank of Minneapolis conducted a study,
the African immigrant population alone brought in $2.5 billion in earnings during 2015.
Households paid $419 million in federal taxes and $222 million in state and local taxes.
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We estimated $81 billion in spending power. And that’s despite its relatively small size.
That community, according tofederal reserve bank makes “significant contributions to
Minnesota’s economy”. That particular community, for example, is heavily represented
in industries and fields that represent health care, nursing, highly entrepreneurial, so I
sincerely disagree with your premise. I don’t think diversity is going to lead to more
poverty or lower levels of income.
I think that two things happening at the same time, correlation does not equal causality.
You may see that perhaps we got more diverse when average incomes went down, when
we were hit with the worst recession we have had in 2008. We know we also have
struggled economically but it does not mean that minorities are the cause of Brooklyn
Center’s struggles financially. And I will say that DEED and the governors have stated
repeatedly that they do not believe that increased diversity causes poverty.
Now you are saying we need to do what we need to do to make sure that the next 5, 10,
15, 20 years are economically viable for Brooklyn Center. So if we wantto do that,
according to DEED and the governor, 70% of Minnesota’s economic growth is coming
from the State’s people of color, from the diverse communities. So objectively I would
submit that if we want to be at the forefront of the economic activity andgrowth in this
state, we need to really invest in the diversity we have and I would submit to you that it is
rather an asset rather than a liability.
Ryan:I do not question the value of the great contribution that our immigrants bring to us. We
are a nation of immigrants. My great grandfather came from Norway as a young man.
That whole side of my family were immigrants who struggled but prospered, because of
the American dream. The American dream is our contract. Are you saying that the
people in Minneapolis who have decried extraordinary racial inequities are wrong? No,
we have to acknowledge that. We can address it, we can move past it if we work together
and prosper together. Even the example of the Lux, the City’s only luxury apartment
building, recently redeveloped by Mr. Soderbergh on Earle Brown Farm, charging very
high rents, he was surprised by the diversity of the folks living in that development.
Entrepreneurs and IT people working in Minneapolis or around the area like the location.
Our diversity has great promise. But at the same time, I was focusing on giving that data
that shows the grave racial disparities in terms of household and individual income, that
is something that has to be overcome and that is a regional problem that requires a
regional solution. And that is really where I was going with that. And that gets to the
discussion of diversifying housing products and price points in our housing stock.
Shingle Creek Crossing’s success or failure will be reflected in how successfully we are
able to move in that direction. In no way would I discount or dismiss or disparage the
value of our ethnic and cultural diversity. I think that’s our strengthbut at the same time
it’s the great challenge. When a lot of our folks are starting from a place that’s less than
advantageous. That’s why we have the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance and the BrookLink and
all the rest of the of it because we have a lot of disadvantaged households in the city. We
have to face up to that and try to engage some to address that challenge. And I’m sorry
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about this week, we got into a broader discussion about this, but I thank you and I
appreciate the opportunity to have this discussion here tonight.
Councilmember Butler stated she appreciatedMayor Elliott for saying something because she
was highly offended by that comment as a person of color, who is highly educated, debt free, a
homeowner, coming from private schools. She and her husband grew up in Brooklyn Center and
many of her family members still live in Brooklyn Center. We need to be careful out our words
especially now after what we have learned in the last two weeks. We are tired, we are tired of the
comments, we are tired of the labels, we are tired. I appreciate the commentary, thank you Mayor
Elliott for talking back and she would appreciate going forward that we watch ourselves. In a
way of not lumping us into one narrative. That is what I will say on that subject.
Councilmember Butler stated she will support the car wash if the City Council also supports it.
She added the City Council spoke with Mr. Gatlin about keeping Shingle Creek Crossing clean,
and were told that the situation would improve, but that has not happened, and in fact, it has
gotten worse. She noted it is difficult for her to be amenable to Mr. Gatlin’s requests when the
existing development is not being maintained.
Mayor Elliott stated he is not sure that a car wash is the best use of that land, and he would like
to see other options.
Mr. Gatlin humbly requested the City Council’s consideration of this request, as there are no
other options. He added he has tried for 10 years and no one has shown interest in the site. He
noted the vacant site does not do anyone any good, and the car wash use will bring a lot of
activity to this intersection.
The car wash developer stated he owns a Holiday Station Store on Bass Lake Road and works in
Brooklyn Center. He added he wants to support the community, and he has had many requests
from Holiday customers for a car wash. He noted thecar wash would be a high end, state of the
art express facility. He asked that the City Council put their trust in him and Mr. Gatlin to work
together to put something beautiful on Lot E for the City of Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Elliott stated he speaks toa lot of residents, and he knows what people want. He added
he has not heard that residents want a car wash. He added, at this time, it does not seem to be the
best use for that property.
Mr. Gatlin asked Mayor Elliott what the right use would be because there is no other use
interested in the site.
Mayor Elliott stated he does not have an answer as to what would be the right use, but he would
like to see other options.
Mr. Gatlin stated he visited with the City Council in the fall of 2019, and a CityCouncilmember
indicated that the City needs a car wash. He added he understood the City Council would be
interested in having a car wash.
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Councilmember Ryan stated a few City Councilmembers were amenable to the idea of a car
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wash. He added there was a family car wash at 55Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard that
closed, and he has heard many residents say that they miss the car wash. He noted he feels that
the product sounds goodand would bring traffic and business to the area. He reiterated his
supportof the Ordinance amendment, and the potential for a car wash on Site E, considering the
developer’s challenges in getting other uses for the site.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she spoke with Mr. Gatlin last year and indicated
that the City needed a car wash. She added she believes a car wash will bring traffic and
business to Shingle Creek Crossing and will serve the community well. She noted that would
not be her first choice for a location, but it will draw traffic and customers to the area.
Mr. Boganey stated he can attest to the fact that Gatlin Development has worked tirelessly to
pursue restaurants for the City of Brooklyn Center over the years. He added they have not been
successful. He noted this is a common problem for Brooklyn Parkand Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Graves stated she would have liked to have seen an overall view of the site with
surrounding uses, which would give it a broader context. She added she would support
entertaining all potential ideas and uses for thesite. She added the City Council approved a
zoning change recently so that a mosque could move into an industrial area. She noted many
small businesses and entrepreneurs are currently renting space in an office building, and it would
be preferable for them to have affordable space that is out facing the public.
Councilmember Graves stated, considering the City’s larger goals for providing services and
resources and promoting economic prosperity, she would not want to be exclusive and unwilling
to hear aproposal. She added a car wash is not what she would want to see on that site, but she
is open to making a zoning change that would allow flexibility in terms of redevelopment. She
noted that should not be considered a vote in favor of a car wash.
Councilmember Graves stressed the importance of working collaboratively with the community
to determine strategies for finding businesses for the empty spaces in Shingle Creek Crossing.
Councilmember Ryan agreed, adding the success of Shingle Creek Crossing will depend upon a
successful public/private partnership and favorable market conditions.
CouncilmemberRyan moved to approve PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.
2020-002for Planned Unit DevelopmentAmendment No. 9 tothe 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing
Planned Unit Development.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Graves requested clarification that this amendment is not an approval of a
development plan, but rather an amendment to the PUD language. Ms. Beekman confirmed this
amendment does not approve a car wash, but rather amends the PUD to allow a car wash. She
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added the site and building plan, as well as Special Use Permit, would be reviewed by the City
Council.
Mayor Elliott asked whether the application can be denied once it becomesa permitted use. Ms.
Beekman stated the amendment would allow car washes as an acceptable use in the PUD. She
added the PUD does not currently allow car washes. She noted residents asked for a car wash
during community engagement activities related to the Central Overlay District amendment.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist stated the City Council’s discretion for denying a use is limited
when allowed uses are identified. He added there would generally need to be a health, safety or
welfare reason to deny a proposed use that has been identified as an allowed use. He noted the
PUD is different, but that is a standard analysis.
Councilmember Graves stated the Planning Commission expressed concerns about the site’s
proximity to Shingle Creek. She asked whether there is an environmental component to be
considered, and whether this type of development would be allowed in the watershed area.
The civil engineer for Gatlin Development stated the car wash would be contained entirely
within the parcel, and the creek would not be exposed or impacted in any way. He added the car
wash drainage route runs behind the Walmart property. He noted there will be no environmental
concerns related to this development.
Councilmember Graves asked how many staff would be employed by the car wash. The car
wash developer stated there would be 7 full-time employees, 1 manager, and two assistance, for
a total of 10 employees, including himself and his partner.
Councilmember Graves asked whether customers stay inside their car. The developer confirmed
this, adding customers pay at a pay station in their lane, and the express car wash takes about 1.5
minutes. He stated customers can utilize vacuums. He noted this express model is new to the
area, and they plan to be one of the first of its kind in the State of Minnesota.
Councilmember Graves stated she was envisioning a car wash on the site and wishing there
could also be an ice cream stand, to make it more of a community car wash.
The developer stated their car wash in New Hopehas an ice cream truck that frequents the site,
as well as a food truck, and they have already asked if they can also come to the new Brooklyn
Center location.
Councilmember Graves stated she feels very conflicted and unable to make a decision with the
information that has been presented.
The developer stated he and his partner plan to be around for a long time and remodel the
building every 4 years. He added they will be in it for the long haul. He noted local restaurants
are often unable to stay in business.
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Mr. Gatlin stated he would be willing to consider the PUD amendment only for Site E and leave
the other sites as they are. He added he hopes that would help the City Council make a decision.
Mayor Elliott stated, in terms of how long restaurants last in Brooklyn Center, the 50’s Grill has
been around for 35 years.
Councilmember Ryan stated the developer as indicated he has invested in the development for
another 10 years and has put a lot of effort into Shingle Creek Crossing. He added he is willing
to work constructively with the developer. He noted the developer is willing to be flexible and
apply the amendment only to Site E and leave the other vacant sites that are committed to
restaurant use.
Councilmember Graves stated she is willing tomove forward with the amendment as it only
applies to Site E. She added she hopes that the site design will allow for more community
interaction than an express car wash, and she looks forward to getting more information.
Mayor Elliott stated he sees potential for the area near Shingle Creek, with its high visibility
from the freeway. He added he believes there is a better use for this site than a car wash. He
added he does not understand why the City has struggled to attract restaurants. He noted he will
pass this up and look for a better opportunity.
Mr. Gatlin stated this is the smallest lot that is left to be developed and will not accommodate a
larger use. He added he has a use ready for this site, and he can continue to try to attract
restaurants for the remaining vacant sites.
Councilmember Ryan stated he wished to amend his original motion to apply the PUD
amendment to Site E only.
Mr. Gilchrist stated the initial motion failed for lack of a second.
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Motion passed.
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10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a.APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS
Mayor Elliott stated he intends to appoint new Commissioners to the City’s Commissions. He
added the City’s Commissions arenot representative of the diversity of Brooklyn Center, and he
took pains to ensure that appointments will create Commissions that are diverse and
representative of the City’s population, especially against the backdrop of the current global
movement toward full inclusion and systemic change. He noted he believes that having
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To:Lokensgard, Arik;Matt Durand;Ginny McIntosh
Cc:Wurdeman, Brian;"Park McMillan";Frank Gatlin (frank@gatlindc.com)
Subject:RE: Follow-up: PC Application No. 2020-006 (Car Wash, 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing)
Date:Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:39:05 PM
Ginny,
Please see the below answer to the questions you had.
How is the water collected in the tunnel & what type of drain system is there?
Answer: Water that gets applied to the car will be collected in a large debris pit that runs the length of the tunnel. This pit will capture all water and debris coming from vehicles.
Once collected, there
is a filter system (i.e. settling tanks) that will capture and large debris (i.e. sand, etc.) and what’s left will be fresh water “gray” water (Gray Water – safe, not drinkable).
This fresh gray water then flows into the city’s sanitary sewer system just like what is used for toilets as an example. The tunnel will be designed so that the floor funnels all water
to the center of the
pit from all ends (see image below). All of the water used in our wash will be fresh water and all of the soaps and detergents used are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
There will be absolutely NO water coming from the car wash that will flow into Shingle Creek, rather it all flows into the city’s sewer system. To utilize the city’s sewer system, I
will be purchasing
“Sewer Access Credits” (SAC) at the going rate. This is a fee that the city charges me to access the sewer.
In conclusion, there is no threat of water from our car wash operation running off into Shingle Creek.
Tunnel Floor Draining Slope Example: This is an example from a previous wash that my car wash manufacturer did last year.
Please reach out with any questions.
Thanks!
Matt
From: Lokensgard, Arik <Arik.Lokensgard@kimley-horn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:55 AM
To: Matt Durand <mattdurand@holidayss1.com>; Ginny McIntosh <gmcintosh@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us>
Cc: Wurdeman, Brian <Brian.Wurdeman@kimley-horn.com>; 'Park McMillan' <Park@gatlindc.com>; Frank Gatlin (frank@gatlindc.com) <frank@gatlindc.com>
Subject: RE: Follow-up: PC Application No. 2020-006 (Car Wash, 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing)
Ginny,
I will also be on the call. Thanks!
Arik
M E M O R A N DU M
DATE:
July 6, 2020
TO:
Ginny McIntosh, City Planner/Zoning Administrator
FROM:
Andrew Hogg, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT:
PreliminarySitePlan Review – Holiday Car Wash – 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing
Public Works staff reviewed the following documents submitted for review for the proposed Holiday
Car Wash (Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006):
Preliminary Plans dated 06/18/2020
Subject to final staff Site Plan approval, the referenced plans must be revised in accordance with the
following comments/revisions and approved prior to issuance of Land Alteration permit.
TitleSheet
1.No Comments
C200 – DemoPlan
2.Protect existing public sanitary sewer within easement.
C400 – Site Plan
3.Label site trash enclosure.
4.Circulation around Building D should not be impacted. Verify lane width with Building Official
and Fire Official.
C500 – Grading Plan
5.Add additional spots to grading plan per redlines.
C600 – Utility Plan
6.Comment from the Assistant City Engineer –
Afterreviewing the submittals from the
developer and engineer, it is clear that all waste water generated by the car wash from within the
wash tunnel, is collected by interior drains and directed to the sanitary sewer. This sewer is
ultimately conveyed to the Met Council water treatment plant in Saint Paul for final treatment.
The parking areas and drive lanes on the site are surrounded by B612 concrete curb and gutter,
where all storm water is directed to the City’s storm water system. The site storm water, which is
water from the outside area, is routed through a series ofstorm water treatment ponds at
Centerbrook Golf Course for treatment prior to discharge in Shingle Creek. No storm water from
paved areas on site is directly discharged to the creek. Thereis a small section of landscaped
areas along the east side of the build which may sheet flow in to the creek.
L100 & L101 – Landscaping Plans
7.No Comment
Holiday Car WashReviewMemo,
July 6,2020
Miscellaneous
8.See redlines for additionalcomments.
9.Provide missing SWPPP documents.
10.Provide civil details.
11.Provide irrigation plan.
12.Upon projectcompletiontheapplicant must submit anas-built surveyoftheproperty,
improvements and utilityservicelinesand structures; and providecertifiedrecord drawings of
all project plan sheets depictinganyassociated privateand/orpublic improvements, revisions
andadjustments priorto issuanceofthecertificateof occupancy.Theas-built surveymust also
verifythatall propertycornershavebeenestablishedandarein placeat thecompletion ofthe
projectasdeterminedand directed bytheCityEngineer.
13.Inspection for the private site improvements must be performed by the developer’s
design/project engineer. Upon project completion, the design/project engineer must formally
certify through a letter that the project was built in conformance with the approved plans and
under the design/project engineer’s immediate and direct supervision. The engineer must be
certified in the State of Minnesota and must certify all required as-built drawings (which are
separate from the as-built survey).
14.The total disturbed area does not exceedone acre, an NPDES permit isnotrequired. The
property was formerly included in theapprovedoverallstorm water plan for Shingle Creek
Crossingand meets the watershed requirements.However the plan set shall show erosion control
measures to prevent sediment from leaving the site.
15.The City has submitted the plans to Hennepin County for review. Applicant must meet
requirements from the Hennepin County review.
16.Applicant must apply for a Land Disturbance permit.
PriortoIssuanceofa Land Alteration
17.Finalconstruction/demolition plans and specifications need to bereceivedandapprovedbythe
CityEngineerinformand formatasdeterminedbytheCity.Thefinal plan must complywith the
approved preliminaryplanand/orasamended,asrequiredbytheCityEngineer.
18.Aletterofcredit oracashescrowin theamount of100percent oftheestimatedcost as
determinedbyCitystaffshall bedepositedwith theCity.
19.During construction ofthesiteimprovements anduntil thepermanent turfand plantingsare
established, thedeveloperwill berequired to reimbursetheCityfortheadministration and
engineeringinspection efforts.Pleasesubmit adeposit of$2,500 that theCitycan drawuponon
amonthlybasis.
20.AConstruction Management PlanandAgreement is required thataddressesgeneralconstruction
activitiesand management provisions, trafficcontrol provisions, emergency management
provisions,stormwaterpollution prevention plan provisions, treeprotection provisions, general
publicwelfareand safetyprovisions, definition ofresponsibility provisions, temporaryparking
provisions, overall sitecondition provisionsand non-complianceprovisions.Aseparate $2,500
deposit will berequiredas part ofthenon-complianceprovision.
Holiday Car WashReviewMemo,
July 6,2020
AnticipatedPermitting
21.ACityLandDisturbancepermit is required.
22.Otherpermits not listed mayberequiredand is theresponsibilityofthedeveloperto obtain and
warrant.
23.Copies ofallrequiredpermits must beprovided totheCitypriorto issuanceofapplicable
buildingand land disturbancepermits.
24.Apreconstruction conferencemust bescheduledand held with Citystaffand otherentities
designatedbytheCity.
Theaforementionedcommentsareprovidedbasedontheinformationsubmittedbytheapplicant at
thetimeofthisreview.Otherguaranteesandsitedevelopmentconditionsmaybefurther
prescribed throughout theprojectaswarrantedand determinedbytheCity.
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3235 Fernbrook Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone (763) 553-1144 Fax (763) 553-9326
www.shinglecreek.org
July 17, 2020
Mr. Andrew Hogg
Assistant City Engineer
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199
Re: Proposed car wash at Holiday Station Stores at Shingle Creek Crossings
Mr. Hogg:
Regarding the water resource concerns for the proposed car wash I agree with the City staff
assessment. The important points being:
1.Water used inside of the car wash flows to the sanitary sewer and not Shingle Creek.
2.Exterior stormwater that comes off pavement flows to stormwater treatment ponds prior to
flowing into Shingle Creek.
In summary, the proposed project is consistent with Shingle Creek Water Management Commission
rules regarding stormwater pollutant control and managing rates and volumes of runoff.
Sincerely,
Ed Matthiesen, PE
Shingle Creek Watershed Commission Engineer
Attachments:
200629 Plan Review Memo, Preliminary Site Plan-Holiday Car Wash-1080 Shingle Creek Crossing Review
by Andrew Hogg to Ginny McIntosh, 7/6/2020
Car Wash Site Plan by Kimley Horn 6/9/2020
Cc: Judie Anderson, JASS
From:Matt Durand
To:Ginny McIntosh
Subject:Fwd: Future Holiday Car Wash
Date:Tuesday, July 7, 2020 12:32:08 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Ginny,
Please see below from our neighbors at Bank of America.
Regards,
Matt
From: Owusu, Caleb <caleb.owusu@bofa.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 12:30:57 PM
To: Matt Durand <mattdurand@holidayss1.com>
Subject: Future Holiday Car Wash
Matt,
It was my pleasure talking to you a couple weeks ago. I just wanted to let you know how excited the
employees at the Shingle Creek Crossing Bank of America are for there to potentially a new car wash
less than a minute away from us. As we discussed, this is a very good, high traffic, diverse, enriched
community we are in and we do not have any major car washes in the area. The car wash would not
only good for your business, but also local businesses around and the citizens in the community. I do
believe this would be a hot commodity in this area, and I urge anyone else that you have been
communicating with to seriously consider opening up the car wash in Brooklyn Center.
Thank you for letting me say my piece and if there is anything that we can help our neighbor out let
me know!
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From:Angela Dahl
To:Ginny McIntosh
Subject:Re: Follow-up to Comments: Proposed Car Wash (PC Application No. 2020-006)
Date:Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:16:33 PM
Hi Ginny,
Thank you so much for the response with answers to all my questions. It sounds much better than it seemed just looking at location.
There will be many downsides to Sears continuing to hold out for planning. Add this to my comments also.
Thanks again,
Angela Dahl
On Wed, Jul 8, 2020, 15:54 Ginny McIntosh <gmcintosh@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us> wrote:
Hi Angie,
I wanted to follow up with you on the comment you submitted via the Brooklyn Center Request Tracker. I’ve included a copy of
the staff report to this email for your information. Since release of the packet, I have also received additional detailing on how
water is collected and discharged within the wash tunnel, which will be discussed at the meeting:
How is the water collected in the tunnel & what type of drain system is there?
Answer: Water that gets applied to the car will be collected in a large debris pit that runs the length of the tunnel. This pit will
capture all water and debris coming from vehicles. Once collected, there is a filter system (i.e. settling tanks) that will capture
and large debris (i.e. sand, etc.) and what’s left will be fresh water “gray” water (Gray Water – safe, not drinkable).
This fresh gray water then flows into the city’s sanitary sewer system just like what is used for toilets as an example. The tunnel
will be designed so that the floor funnels all water to the center of the pit from all ends (see image below). All of the water used in
our wash will be fresh water and all of the soaps and detergents used are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
There will be absolutely NO water coming from the car wash that will flow into Shingle Creek, rather it all flows into the city’s
sewer system. To utilize the city’s sewer system, I will be purchasing “Sewer Access Credits” (SAC) at the going rate. This is a
fee that the city charges me to access the sewer.
In conclusion, there is no threat of water from our car wash operation running off into Shingle Creek.
Tunnel Floor Draining Slope Example: This is an example from a previous wash that my car wash manufacturer did last year.
Car washes are permitted in very few areas of the City as the current Zoning Ordinance only allows the use through issuance of a
Special Use Permit and so long as the use does not abut R1 (One Family Residence), R2 (One and Two Family Residence), or R3
(Multiple Family Residence) District properties, including abutment at a street line. This essentially precludes the presence of a
car wash for the near entirety of Brooklyn Boulevard and many other areas of the City, particularly as the R1 District is the most
prevalent District type in the City.
Per Property Owner Frank Gatlin (Gatlin Development Co. Inc.), the business model for car washes typically see the use as an
outparcel tenant that relies on good visibility and easy access from major roadways. The car wash was initially proposed for
construction on the west end of the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD, off Xerxes Avenue North, and north of the Sears property;
however, Sears refused to grant for permission for the use on either Building Sites R or T. The Property Owner attempted to offer
incentives to lift the restriction from Sears, but Sears would not agree.
Building Sites L, M, O, S, N and Q, located east of Walmart, were also reviewed as potential sites; however, they are all internal
to the Shingle Creek Crossing shopping center and are outlined as restaurant or traditional retail uses in the approved PUD
documentation and master plans with specific building footprints that are intended to work around the Shingle Creek box culvert
and day lighted creek. Of additional concern in proposing a car wash on an internal site is traffic circulation. It is for these reasons
that Building Site E was determined to be the best identified alternative location due to its visibility from Bass Lake Road (County
Road 10) and access on the edge of the PUD shopping center.
If you have any other questions, please let me know. I will relay your comments during the meeting tomorrow evening at 7 p.m.
via Webex. If you would like to join in on the meeting, you can access by phone of by browser using the following (click the
green button if joining by browser and if you don’t have the Webex app, you can click the “Join from your Browser” on the
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Ginny
Ginny McIntosh| City Planner and Zoning Administrator
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org | 763.569.3319 | gmcintosh@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
From:Lisa Bluemke
To:Meg Beekman;Ginny McIntosh;Jimmy Loyd
Subject:New Car Wash Complaint
Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:30:16 PM
Hi All,
A complaint came in on Request Tracker for the following:
Car wash should not be allowed on Shingle Creek. There are far too many chemicals and waste
discarded at carwashes. This is a terrible location for the carwash. How about over by Sears? Much more
visible!
I will close the request, but pass along her information for reference:
Angela Dahl
3301 Ohenry Rd
612-400-2429
Angiedahl13@gmail.com
Thank you!
Lisa Bluemke | Administrative Assistant
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Direct: 763-569-3356 | General: 763-569-3330
General Email: communitydevelopment@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org | lbluemke@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
From:Randy C.
To:Ginny McIntosh
Subject:Planning Commission items 7.9.2020
Date:Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:48:33 PM
Hi Ginny and Commission,
I am trying to do input for the public hearings July 9, 2020.
Planning application 2020-006 Matt Durand 1080 shingle Creek Crossing
I am excited to once again have a full service car wash in Brooklyn Center and only a few blocks from the
previous one. I would suggest that the Friday or regular trash day the outer line be closed until trash
hauler have removed the trash. I am in favor of the special use permit and the site and building plan.
Planning application 2020-004 C Alan Homes 6000 block of BB - Tabled
I am excited to see that there is interest by a builder to put in triplexes. I would have liked to seen some
type of condo ownership rather than rental. However, this gives another option for rental in BC as market
rate and 3 bedroom. I hope the staff, commission and council will review carefully the snow removal and
parking as my biggest concerns. I would not want to have parking spill onto the streets and create issues
year round, but specifically during snow season.
Planning application 2020-005 C Alan Homes 6900 block of BB - Tabled
I am excited to see that there is interest by a builder to put in triplexes. I would have liked to seen some
type of condo ownership rather than rental. However, this gives another option for rental in BC as market
rate and 3 bedroom. I hope the staff, commission and council will review carefully the snow removal and
parking as my biggest concerns. I would not want to have parking spill onto the streets and create issues
year round, but specifically during snow season. Following the concern for a short cut if there is a curb
cut in Brooklyn Blvd. and further issues of snow removal onto or slowing Brooklyn Blvd.
Randy Christensen
7001 Regent Ave N
July 7, 2020
C Alan Homes
Attn: Terry Robertson and Curt Brekke
5215 Terraceview Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
RE: City of Brooklyn Center, MN Planning Commission Application No. 2020-005
Request for Establishment of a Planned Unit Development, Site and Building Plan,
Preliminary and Final Plat Approvals for the 6900 Block of Brooklyn Boulevard
Mr. Robertson and Mr. Brekke,
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 15.99, the City of Brooklyn Center is required to
approve or deny a written request for certain land use actions within sixty (60) days from
receipt of an application. Community Development Department records indicate the City
received the above-referenced application and documentation on June 15, 2020, which means
the City’s 60-day time limit would expire on August 14, 2020.
By allowances granted under Minnesota Statutes Section 15.99, Subd. 3(f), the City of Brooklyn
Center is hereby providing official notice that the review period has been extended an
additional sixty (60) daysto allow the time necessary for City staff to prepare a resolution,
including proposed conditions of approval, for review and action by City Council. The new
deadline for completing the review and final action on this application is now October 13, 2020.
As the public hearing has already been published in the Brooklyn Center Sun Post for the July 9,
2020 Planning Commission meeting, the intent is to table the public hearing to provide sufficient
time for you, the Applicant, to reconcile any adjustments to the site plan as relating to the
additional easements necessary and determine the ability for driveway access off Brooklyn
Boulevard from Hennepin County.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (763) 569-3319 or email
gmcintosh@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Ginny McIntosh
City Planner and Zoning Administrator
Memberintroduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2020-006SUBMITTED BY
MATT DURAND FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE AND BUILDING PLAN AND
ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A STANDALONE CAR WASH
ON BUILDING SITE E WITHIN THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PUD
(1080 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING)
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006,submitted by Matt
Durand (“the Applicant”),requests review and consideration for approval of a site and building plan
and issuance of a Special Use Permit for an approximately 3,667-square foot standalone car wash
onthe 0.92 acre Building Site E within the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development
located at 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing (“the Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is situated in the PUD (Planned Unit
Development) / C2 (Commerce) District, where car washes are only permitted through issuance of a
Special Use Permit under City Code Section 35-322 (C2 Commerce District), and so long as said
use does not abut an R1, R2, or R3 District property, including abutment at the street line,and
WHEREAS, standalone car washes as permitted within the Central Commerce
Overlay District, where the Subject Property is located; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2020-002 was approved by City
Council on June 8, 2020, and approved amendments to the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit
Development plans and documents to reflect updates to the building and site configuration of
Building Site E andtheuses allowed on Building Site E in preparation of the requested car wash
use and to facilitate the submittal of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and called public hearing
on July 9, 2020, whereby a planning staff report and Assistant City Engineer’s memorandum were
presented and public testimony regarding the site and building plan and Special Use Permit requests
were received; and
WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines and
standards for evaluating site and building plans, as contained in Sections35-230 (Plan Approval),
35-322 (C2 Commerce District), 35-355 (Planned Unit Development), and 35-2240 (CC Central
Commerce Overlay District) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance,along with consideration of the goals
and objectives of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commissionofthe City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,considers this Site and Building Plan an appropriate and reasonable
improvement to the currently vacant Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO.
considered the Special Use Permit request in light of all testimony received, the guidelines and
standards for evaluating this Special Use Permit contained in Section 35-220 (Special Use Permit) of
the City’s Zoning Ordinance, and the request complies with the generalgoals and objectives of the
City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Councilof Brooklyn Center,
Minnesotathat Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006, submitted by Matt Durand,be
approved based upon the following considerations:
a)The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the
public health, safety, morals,or comfort.
b)The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property
in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially
diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.
c)The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the
district.
d)Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress, and
parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
e)The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations
of the district in which it is located.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED bythe City Council ofBrooklyn Center, Minnesota
to recommendthat Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006, submitted by Matt Durand for
approval of a site and building plan and issuance of a Special Use Permit to construct and operate an
approximately 3,667-square foot standalone car wash on Building Site E within the Shingle Creek
Crossing PUD, and also known as 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing, be approved subject to the
following conditions and considerations:
1.The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with
respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
a.
The Shingle Creek Crossing Master PUD plan set, Declarations, and documents
shall be updated to reflect changes approved under Planning Commission
Application Nos. 2020-002 and 2020-006. An updated master plan set shall be
provided for City records and prior to issuance of any building permits for the
proposed car wash.
i.Update the civil set to reflect requirements and redline comments from the
Assistant City Engineer in his memorandum, dated July 6, 2020, and
RESOLUTION NO.
requests to narrow the stacking lane median and main drive aisle.
ii.Provide updated landscape and photometric plans that are in agreement
with the PUD masterplans and per comments addressed in the staff report
dated July 9, 2020.
iii.An irrigation plan is to be submitted as part of any building permit
submittal for the proposed car wash and said system is to be maintained.
b.
Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan can only
be made by an amendment to the approved Site and Building Plan as approved by
the City Council.
2.Unless otherwise determined, Property Owner/Applicant shall execute a separate
Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City, which
ensures the Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in
conformance with the plans, specifications, and standards comprehended under this Site
andBuilding Planapproval.
3.A pre-construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated
by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
4.The Applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the Subject Property, as well as any
improvements and utility service lines, prior to the release of the Performance Agreement
financial guarantee.
5.The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the Assistant
City Engineer’s Review memorandum, dated July 6, 2020.
a.
Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during
construction as approved by the City’s Engineering Division.
b.
All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform
to the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details.
6.Any outside trash disposal facilities or roof top or on ground mechanical building
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
7.The building shall be equipped with automatic fire extinguishing systems meeting NFPA
standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
8.The civil and architectural plans shall meet minimumMinnesota ADA compliance
standards.
9.The Applicant shall provide additional documentation as relates to anticipated noise levels
for car wash equipment and vacuums, and provide a plan for addressing trash and litter
on-site.
RESOLUTION NO.
i.The Applicant will conform to any applicable noise standards and any
additional permitting needs from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) and adhere to any City ordinance requirements.
ii.No outside broadcasting of music or announcements, other than as
necessary at pay stations, shall be permitted.
10.All signage is to comply with Shingle Creek Crossing Signage Guidelines and Chapter 34
of the City Code, and any new or relocated signage is to be approved by the City by
issuance of a sign permit.
July 27, 2020
DateMayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Mr. Gilchrist agreed with ChairOmari’s statement.He added a motionwould be appropriateto
approve the Agendaand have a roll call vote.
There wasa motion by CommissionerKoenig, seconded by CommissionerMacMillan, to
approve the agenda for theJuly 9,2020meeting asamended.The motion passedunanimously.
7.APPROVAL OF MINUTES –June11,2020
There was a motion by CommissionerDaniels, seconded by CommissionerHmong,to approve
the minutes of theJune 11, 2020meeting aspresented.The motion passedunanimously.
8.CHAIR’S EXPLANATION
Chair Omariexplained 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 Commissionmakes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
9.PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS
9PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS
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9a) Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006 (Public Hearing)
9a) Planning Commission Application No. 2020006 (06 (Public HearingPublic Hearing)
Public Hearing
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06 (
g Comm
ission Application No.
Applicant:
Matt Durand
Matt Durand
Applicant:
Applicant:
Property Address:
1080 Shingle Creek Crossing
1080 Shingle Creek Crossing
Property Address:
Property Address: 1080 Shingle Creek Crossing
Summary:
The Applicant is requesting review and consideration of a
The Applicant is requesting review and consideration of a
Summary:
The Applicant is requesting
site and building plan approval and issuance of a Special
site and building plan approval and issuance of a Special
site and building plan approval and issuance of a Special
Use Permit that would allow for the development of an
rmit that would allow for the development of an
Use Pe
t would allow for the development of an
approximately 3,667-square foot standalone car wash and
approximately 3,667square foot standalone car wash and
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approximately 3,667
square foot standalone car wash and
associated site improvements on Building Site E in the
associated site improvements on Building Site E in the
associated site improvements on Building Site E in the
Shingle Creek Crossing retail center.
Shingle Creek Crossing retail center.
Ms. McIntosh reviewed arequest for site and buildingplan approval and issuance of aSpecial
Use Permit(SUP)for development of a car wash and associated site improvements, on Building
Site E in Shingle Creek Crossing.She requested that Commissioners hold their comments until
the end of the presentation, after which there will be a public hearing.
Ms. McIntosh stated, in September 2019,developer Frank Gatlin provideda development update
on Shingle Creek Crossing to the City Counciland indicated that a location within the
development was being reviewed fora stand-alone car wash.She added Sites R and T were
originally identified as possiblelocationsbut were not pursued due to restrictions from Sears.
Ms. McIntosh stated, in May 2020, Mr. Gatlin presented a request to the City Council for a PUD
amendment for a stand-alone car wash in Shingle Creek Crossing Shopping Center, to update
Building Site E from restaurant use to car wash use.She added the updated site and building
plansand amended use were approved, but these approvals did not include thecarwash
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application.She noted thereview at tonight’s meeting is for asite and building plan and Special
Use Permit requestsfrom applicant Matt Durandfor development of a 3,000 square footstand-
alone car wash and related site improvements.
Ms. McIntosh stated the Planned Unit Development’sarchitectural guidelinesare part of the
approval process for Site E, including a minimum of 50%Class 1 building materials on each side
of the building.She added the remaining building materials could be class 2 materials.She
noted City staff hasreviewed the mix of materials, whichmeet andexceedminimum
requirements.
Ms. McIntosh stated Property Owner Frank Gatlinhas providedexamples of similar car washes,
which arepopularacross the country. She added the car wash building would cover 9.2% of the
full site, which is well below the 40% maximum thresholdoutlined in the PUD guidelines.She
noted access to the car wash would be from two points on Bass Lake Road, with 3 lanes entering
the car wash: 2 inner lanes with pay stations and an outside VIP lane for frequent usersthat
would utilize license plate recognitiontechnology.
Ms. McIntosh stated aminimum of 20 feet is required for fire and emergency access.She added
the Fire Department indicated that they would use the main driveway to access the property,
which is 30 feet wide and meets the threshold.The Fire Inspector did not express concerns of
impacts to Buiding D to the west as access would be maintained from the south, west, and north.
The fire connections for Building D are located on the north side of the building.She noted
parking on Site E would be reviewed.
Ms. McIntosh statedtraffic data from Kimley-Horn planning consultants estimatesa total of 300
cars per dayor 600 total trips, with the majorityof tripsto the site, or 10.5%,occurringbetween
2:15-3:15 p.m.She addedthese estimates are in line with other similar type car washes
nationwide.She noted Kimley-Hornhas indicated there will be space for stacking of13-14
vehicles which is sufficient to accommodate the queueper the traffic generation memo provided.
Ms. McIntosh stated City Staff reviewed the garbage truck turning radiusbased on plans
provided by the applicant, and City staff proposes the4.1-foot wideoutermedianbe decreased in
size to provide additional buffer space.She added the main drive aisle is proposed to be 26 feet
wide, and City Staff is requesting that be reduced to 24 feet, which is standardfor two-way
traffic.She noted City Staff would like to see somelandscaped areas maintained as a buffer.
Ms. McIntosh stated garbage pick-up at this location would be on Friday mornings, so there
should be no conflict with customer traffic, particularly with a anticipatedpeak in the mid-
afternoon.
Ms. McIntosh stated each trip should take approximately 10-15 minutes totalif customers clean
their vehicles and vacuumafter.She added City Staff used retail use ratios for parkingas car
washes have no identified minimum parking ratio in the PUD, or 4.5 stalls per 1,000 square feet,
for a total of 17 spaces. She noted the applicant is showing 17 spaces on the main lot.
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Ms. McIntosh stated City Staff are requesting that the applicant work with Kimley-Horn to
update the lighting plan to bring it into compliance with the original PUD architectural
guidelines, as well as City guidelines.She added City Staff is requesting that the applicant
provide informationon the car wash tunnel and vacuums,to ensure compliance with City
Ordinances andanyrequirements from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Ms. McIntosh stated a trash enclosure was constructed for SitesDand E, and the applicant
intends to determine whether that enclosure will be sufficient. She added City Staff is requesting
additional informationregarding trash receptacles in the vacuum area as well as plans for
emptying trash and cleaning up litter. She noted City Staff is requesting that the applicant
review opportunities for screening and landscaping by the proposed transformer and utility
access dooron the south side of the building.
Ms. McIntosh stated alandscapeplan for this site is included in the Shingle Creek Crossing
master landscaping plan, and City Staff is requesting that the applicant consider ways to provide
year-roundlandscaping and screening of the stacking laneson theproperty. She added City
Staff has also requested that the applicant work with the Assistant City Engineer torelocatetrees
near the access roadon a part of the property where utilities are locatedand to revisit the
landscaping to provide additional landscaping along the sidewalk portion by Shingle Creek for
aesthetic appeal and to provide additional opportunities for stormwater management.
Ms. McIntosh stated Site E is located westof a portion of Shingle Creek that was daylit in the
original PUD. She added daylightingaportion of the creekisintendedtorestore the stream to a
more natural stateand that the creek runs south in a channel under the Shingle Creek Crossing
parking lots.She addedgray water, or sanitary water, from this area is shipped to a treatment
plant in St. Paul thatis operated by the Metropolitan Council. She noted water coming from the
car washwould go into the sanitary sewer system, which runs west to a lift station near LA
Fitness before continuing on to the treatment plant.
Ms. McIntosh stated stormwater, which typically comes from the roofs of buildings and
impervious surfaces, like parking lots,is collected via drains and directed southto the
stormwater ponds between Walmart and Highway 100,through Centerbrook Golf Course, and
discharged intoShingle Creek.
Ms. McIntosh stated the Assistant City Engineer provided a memo with comments and
recommended changes, including comments from the Fire Inspector and Building Official. She
added the applicant is aware ofMetropolitan Council Sewer Access Charges. She noted
Hennepin County did not have any concerns regarding impacts to Bass Lake Road, which is a
County road.
Ms. McIntosh stated the second part of this request is for a Special Use Permit as car washes are
a special use in the C-2 District, along with gas stationsand vehicle repair.She added Site E is
zoned PUD-C2, so this use is allowed as long as it does notabutan R1, R2 or R3 property, and is
an allowed use in the Central Commerce Overlay District, where the propertyis located. She
noted the Special Use Permit requires apublic hearing, and public notice was given.
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Ms. McIntosh statedCity Staff received comments from two residents and two businesses. She
read the comments from one resident:“Iam excited to have another car wash.”She added
anotherresident, whose comment was received throughthe City’sRequest Tracker, stated:“The
car wash should not be placed so close to Shingle Creek due to waste and chemicals at car
washes.”Ms. McIntosh statedshe followed up with this resident and provided a copy of the
Staff Report, and the resident retracted her concernand noted that it sounds much better than it
seemed just looking at the location, but added, in response to Sear’s refusal to allow for a car
wash on sites R and T,“There will be many downsides to Sears holding out for planning.”
Ms. McIntosh statedthe applicant received comments froma consultant at Bank of America and
the Bank Manager of TCF Bank, which he forwarded to City Staff. She added the Bank of
America representative expressed excitement on behalf of theiremployees to have a new car
wash near their office, which will be good forlocal businesses and the surrounding community.
She noted the representative from TCF wrote to show their support for the car wash, which will
make a nice addition,bring an upscale look to the City, and add something special.
Ms. McIntosh stated City Staff recommendsthat the Planning Commission recommend City
Council approval ofPlanning Commission Application No. 2020-006for site and building plan
and Special Use Permit to operate a stand-alone car wash and related site improvements at 1080
Shingle Creek Crossing.
Ms. McIntoshstatedChair Omari may call for a motion to open the public hearing. Chair Omari
asked whether the Planning Commissioners should speakfirst.
Commissioner Hmong asked whether the Commission should gofirst.
Ms. McIntosh stated the public hearing must be openedfor comments.She added the developer,
Frank Gatlin,and applicant Matt Durandjoined the meeting, as well as aconsultant from
Kimley-Hornif there were any questions from the Commissioners later in the meeting.
OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS –APPLICATION NO. 2020-006
There was a motion by CommissionerMacMillan, seconded by CommissionerHmong, to open
the public hearing on Application No.2020-006.
Chair Omari stated he has a few comments.
Mr. Gilchrist stated a roll call vote is required.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. McIntosh stated Chair Omari shouldcall for public comments.
Ms. Beekman asked the City Attorneywhether comments made through the Webex chat feature
can become part of the record.
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Mr. Gilchrist confirmed that submittinga chat commentin an onlinepublic meeting is
appropriate as it is the same as submitting a written comment.He added City Staff can read it
into the record. He noted the preferred method of public comment would be submitting a
comment prior to the meeting by email or letter, but theonline chat comments are appropriate.
Ms. McIntosh read a comment from Tamika Baskin: “Lookingforward to it! I would like to
keep my dollars in the City rather than travelling outside of Brooklyn Center for such simple
tasks. I support having another car wash in Brooklyn Center.”
Ms. McIntosh read a comment from Randy Christensen:“I’m excited to see a car wash back in
Brooklyn Center again. It’s been missing for a long time,and I hope that you will work to pass
this and send the recommendation onto the City Council.”
Tim Willson, 7007 Dallas Road, stated he agrees with Randy’s comments. Headded the City
cannot seem to build or have economic growth to support a restaurantor two in the area where
the car wash is anticipated, so a car wash is a good choice. He noted the planning over the last
20 years has been to have restaurants come in, but it is necessary to have the wages and a strong
economy in the City to support them,and we haven’t had that for a while.
ChairOmari asked whether Commissioners can makecomments.
Ms. McIntosh stated the public comment period is intended for the public.
Ms. McIntosh read another comment from Tamika Baskin:“Willthe car wash company be
promoting job opportunities to Brooklyn Center residents?”
Chair Omari stated perhaps the applicant could answer that question. Ms. McIntosh stated the
applicant and developer can address comments and questionsfrom Commissioners and the
public after the public hearingis closed.
Steve Schonning,5515 Fremont Avenue N, stated he is still concerned about the visual aspects
of the building and facility.He added he is less than overjoyed with the concept of a car washin
that location, close to Shingle Creek. He noted he understands it isthe developer’s wish to move
forward with this, and he looks forwardto hearing the developer’s comments.
MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC COMMENTS (HEARING)
There was a motion by CommissionerHmong,seconded by CommissionerDaniels, to closethe
public hearing onApplication No. 2020-006.The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. McIntosh stated the Commissioners can ask questions and make comments at this time.
Commissioner Koenig requested that Mr. Gatlin and Mr. Durandgive some background
regarding difficulties in finding a restaurant tenant. He added he does not believe this is the ideal
use for the site, but the traffic might bring shoppers to other nearby stores.
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Frank Gatlin, Shingle Creek Crossing developerand property owner, welcomed the new
Commissionmembers. He stated he started this project 10 years ago, and he has done just about
everything he can to bring tenants to Brooklyn Center. He added he has done this type of car
wash in shopping centers and this model does very well across the country, and one in Florida
brings800-900 cars a day into a shopping center.He noted this would be a good assetas there
are no other car washes in Brooklyn Center. Hethanked applicant Matt Durandfor doing a
wonderful job on the elevations.
Mr. Gatlin stated he has worked with City Staff for 10 years to bring quality restaurants to
Shingle Creek Crossing, but they were not successful.He added times have changed, and what
was envisioned for the development 10 years ago is no longer feasible. He noted he signed a
lease with a seafood restaurant that will be opening soon near the liquor store, andthe car wash
will hopefully attract another retail useonnearbySite L.
Chair Omari thanked Mr. Gatlin for the background information. He asked Ms. McIntosh if she
notedthe questions that were askedduring the public hearing.
Ms. McIntosh stated Tamika Baskin asked whether the car wash will be promoting job
opportunities in Brooklyn Center.
Matt Durand, the applicant, stated they own the Holiday Station Store on Bass Lake Road, and
90% of their employees are from Brooklyn Center. He added it is anticipated that there will be
8-11 job postings for this car wash, and they plan to hire within the City of Brooklyn Center.
Chair Omari asked whether the Commissioners had questions or comments.
Commissioner Daniels asked whether City Staff have communicated withresidentsnear the site
about the car wash, and whether there have beenany concerns.
Ms. McIntosh stated the public hearing related to the Special Use Permit required public
notificationand was noticed in the newspaper and mailings were sent to surrounding property
owners. She added she receivedcomments from Randy Christensen and Angie Dahl.She noted
Mr. Durandforwarded her letters from Bank of America and TCF Bank.
Ms. Daniels asked when notification was sent out to residents in the area. She asked what could
be the reason that people are not responding.
Ms. McIntosh stated the City does not get much response for these types of public hearings, in
her experience. She added public hearing notices are statutorily required.She noted the
notification was published in the Sun Post on June 25, 2020, and mail notifications were sent
over aweek before the meetingper statutoryrequirementsto provide advance notice to nearby
property owners.
Commissioner Goyahstatedif it is considerednormal to only gettwowritten responses, then the
Commission should look for different ways to bring more people to the table. He asked whether
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the applicant could tryto get input from residents that would be impacted by the car wash
development.
Commissioner Goyahasked what limits City Staff from reaching outto more residents. Ms.
McIntosh stated there are no stipulationsin the current Zoning Code for additional notifications
other than that which is statutorily required.She added other communities have amended their
Zoning Codes toinclude neighborhood meetings, and that is somethingthat is being considered
byCity Staff,particularlyas the current Zoning Code is undergoinga major overhaul at this
time.
Chair Omariasked whether the City couldsend the notice via mail to every homewithout an
envelope. Ms. McIntosh stated that is something the City can look at, but right now the City
onlysends notifications to surrounding property owners.She added it is difficult to send
notification to every tenant of an office building,such asnearby5701 Shingle Creek Parkway,as
the City does notknow who thetenants are.
Ms. McIntosh stated, in terms of notice to nearby residentsfor this particular location,there are
not manyresidential properties near Site Ewith the exception of the apartment complex to the
north.She added the nearest residential building is the apartment complex nearthe white office
building.
Commissioner Hmong stated it would be nice if the applicant did an info session, so the
Commission can getinformation directly from the applicant and not from City Staff, since the
applicant owns the property. She asked whether that is allowed.
Mr. Gilchrist stated, with regard to public notification, the statutoryrequirementis 10days’
published notice.He added City Staff goes overand abovethat requirement bymailing
notification to property ownerswithin a certain distance of the property. He noted the Planning
Commissioncan discuss ideasfor ways to reach the publicand make recommendationsto the
City Council. He noted it will ultimately be a decision of the City Council regarding whether to
incorporatechanges into the City Code.
Mr. Gilchrist stated, inhisexperiencerepresenting cities, thisamount of responseis very typical,
and there are generally very few or no responses. He added if people are concerned about or
opposed to a proposal, they will show up.
Commissioner MacMillan asked how many staff will be hired. Mr. Durandstated there will be
approximately 8-11 staffon site. Commissioner MacMillan asked what the car wash hours will
be. Mr. Durandstated they are thinking about 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with different
hours on the weekends.Commissioner MacMillan asked whether this will be similar to
Tommy’s Car Wash in New Hope. Mr. Durandstated Tommy’sis a very similar model.
Commissioner MacMillanstated he is excited to have Mr. Durandand the car wash come
aboard.
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Commissioner Daniels stated she had asked a question about involving community members in
the discussion, not because they are for or against an issue, but because it is appropriate for
community voices to be at the center of all decisions. She added the problem may be the way the
City tries to contact people. She noted many people do not read the newspaper or pay attention
to mail. Shestressed the importance of reaching out to thecommunity in other ways to engage
them and hear their voices.
Commissioner Daniels stated she is excited for the car wash project to happen.
Ms. Beekman stated she wholeheartedly agrees with Commissioner Daniels’comments. She
added, prior to the pandemic, she had asked theCity Planner to schedule a Planning Commission
Work Session on this issue, to have a discussion and begin making recommendations to the City
Council regarding notification policy changes. She noted she agrees it isdeficient,and there are
many methods that can be utilized rather than just the statutory minimum.
Ms. Beekmanstated there will be an opportunityfor a Work Session on this issue in the coming
months, to add something to the Zoning Code or adopt a notification policy.She added sheis
glad that the Commission wouldlike to have a conversation on this issue.Ms. McIntosh added
that she was able to have an initial discussion with the former iteration of the Planning
Commission and they generally wholeheartedly agreed thatadditional notifications and
neighborhood meetings should be considered dependent on project type, scale, etc.
Commissioner Hmong stated she is excited too, and she thinks Brooklyn Center needs a car
wash. She asked how much an individualcar wash will cost, and whether the car wash needs to
be that big. She asked whether there is another way to reclaim and recycle the water rather than
using the Met Council’s facility in St. Paul.She expressed concern that the car wash will be so
close to Shingle Creek, and she does not want any water to go into the Creek.She noted Ms.
McIntosh explained to her that the water will not go into the Creek.
Mr. Durandstated pricing will be in a range between $8-18, depending upon the service. He
added prices have not been finalized yet.He noted an unlimited monthly plan will also be
availablefor frequent users.
Mr. Durandstated, with regard to an on-site reclamationsystem, it is uncommon for businesses
in Minnesota to have a reclaimed water system as there is an abundance of water and businesses
use water creditsfrom the Met Council.He added on-site reclaim systemshave a bad, almost
sulphericodorand arenot the type of experience they want for their customers.Typically, for
systems that used reclaimed water, that water is only used on the underside of the car.
Commissioner Goyahstated he too is excited that there will be a car wash in Brooklyn Center.
He added right now he goes to car wash in Brooklyn Park.He asked whether there will be
enough space on the site to prevent overflow of cars into other areas. He asked whether it is
common practice for the applicant to be required to contact Minnesota Pollution Control directly,
and why the City does not do that. He asked why Sears refused to let Mr. Gatlinput a car wash
near their site.
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Mr. Gatlinstated, with regard to the last question, Lot T near the Sears building is an odd-shaped
lot with a difficult building envelope.He added approval was needed from Sears and they
denied the useas it couldcauseissues when they sell their property.
Mr.Durandstated, with regard to overflow traffic, the car wash and vacuumwill be very quick
with a fast turnaround, due to improved quality and systems technology.
Commissioner Hmong stated, with regard to the water reclaim system she has suggested, it is
important toreviewthe car wash’s environmental impactsand find other solutions. She added
she does not feel comfortable as there is a lot of pollution and she does not want to shipany of
the water away to be cleanedat the treatment plant.She noted there is an abundance of water in
Minnesota, but it is important to keep it that way. She noted there may be a better car wash
system.
Mr. Durandstated all the chemicals that will be used on site are environmentallyfriendlyand are
produced by a company called Glenco. He reiterated that on-site reclamation systems are
extremely uncommon in Minnesotadue to localsewer access credit policies.He noted
businesses are assignedcreditsfor the water they use, and if they need excess credits,then they
have to look for other solutions.
Commissioner Jones asked how large the debris is that is captured onsiteafter the gray water is
sent on to be cleanedvia the treatment plant.Mr. Durandstated the entire pit under thecar wash
is pumped and dredged on a cyclical basis, and all excess dirt, sand grit, and other particulate is
removed.
Commissioner Jones asked what Mr. Durand’s role is with Holiday Station Stores and how much
experience he has in that type of operation. Mr. Durandstated his family has been in the
business for over 30 years, and he recently took overthe family businessafter his fatherhad a
health scare. He added he worked for Johnson & Johnson and 3M before gettinginvolved in the
family business, as President of fivelocations, a few months ago.
Ms. Beekman stated, with regard to Commissioner Goyah’s question regarding theMinnesota
Pollution Control Agency,applicants are often required to obtain approvals from government
agencies.She added permitting is generally withhelduntil documentation and any necessary
approvals are received by City Staff.Any anticipated permits are often documented as a
condition of any approval.
Commissioner Koenig askedhow many vacuums the applicant is planning to have.Mr. Durand
stated there will be 17 vacuums that will be dual-sided to speed up the process.
Chair Omari stated he is grateful thathisfirst meeting withthe Commission contained a great
detail of discussion on the proposed car wash as part of the now approved amendment to the
Shingle Creek Crossing PUD. He added he went to Tommy’s to look at the car wash thereand
visited another car wash in Fridley. He noted he went to Site E and walked along the area of
Shingle Creek and over towardsthe golf course.
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Chair Omari stated this will be a permanent structure that will be built. He added excess water
should not run into the creek, which runs right next to where the car wash will be. He noted
there is a chance that water from the car wash will find its way into the creek.
Chair Omari asked whether an independent environmental study has been done to review the
long-term effects of the car wash on Shingle Creek. He added he loves the car wash idea, but
this type of study will be helpful in the long term.
Mr. Durandstated every vehicle that comes out of the car wash will be clean. He added there is
arinse cycle and a dryer cycle, and there will be no chemicals on the cars that exit the car wash.
He noted there is a smalldrip factor, as with every car wash, but the underbody will be flushed
with clean, fresh water and there will be drainage systems around thesite.
Chair Omari asked whether an environmental study will be completed.
Mr. Durandstated they have not conducted an environmental study. He asked whether Chair
Omari is worried about water inside the car wash buildingor water on the carwhen it leaves the
tunnel. Chair Omari stated he is concerned about the general area.
Mr. Gatlin’s staff engineer stated cars coming out of the car wash will be clean on the underside,
and chemicals will end up in the sanitary system, and not in ShingleCreek. He added the dry
water treatmentbehind Walmart is specifically designed to filtrate contaminates and particulates.
He noted it is a Code requirement to provide treatment to ensure that water quality in protected
areas remains clean for yearsto come.
The staff engineer stated Gatlin Development has worked since the beginning of the Shingle
Creek development to ensurethatthe creek is environmentally enhanced and protected. He
added Gatlin Development has partnered with the City in these efforts.He noted the partnership
with the city from an environmental perspective for the past 10 yearsensuresthat all efforts will
be made to preserve Shingle Creek.
Ms. McIntosh stated as a general note that all commercial development sites in Brooklyn Center
are developed with standardB612curband gutter to provide an additional barrier and efficient
stormwater mitigation. She added there would never be a situationwhere run-off from the car
wash parking lot would run straightinto the grass and then into Shingle Creek.
Commissioner Hmong asked whether the barriercan be made higher than standard.
Ms. McIntosh stated, if Commissioner Hmong is talking about the City’s curb and gutter, B612
isastandard sizeand formthat is used for the entire City.
Ms. Beekman stated the Assistant City Engineerand City Engineerhavereviewed the
applicant’s plans, independently from the engineer who prepared them for the applicant. She
added the Assistant City Engineer has provided a memo with items to be addressed, which is
also submitted to the Shingle Creek Stormwater Commission, and the City Engineer sits on that
Commission.
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Commissioner Hmongexpressed concern that the Commissioners did not have enough time to
review the City Engineer’s report.
Chair Omari stated, for the record, there is a comment for Matt Durand that a Shingle Creek
clean-up could be organized.
Mr. Gilchrist stated the clean-up can be added as part of the hearing record but not added as a
Condition of Approval.
Ms. McIntosh stated the City has an annual Shingle Creek clean-up event that is held in April.
Commissioner Jones asked whethershe could get information about the different classes of
building materials, as mentioned earlier. Ms. McIntosh stated she can forward thatinformation
to the Commissioners.
Chair Omari requested an update on the City Council’s discussion related to the car wash use.
Ms. McIntosh stated the City Council reviewed a request to amend restrictions to Site E to
remove a restaurant use restriction. She added the City Council voted 3-1 to proceed with the
amendments, with Mayor Elliott voting against the amendments. She noted she included an
excerpt from the draft meeting minutes under Exhibit C in the meeting packet.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 2020-004 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
NO. REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
2020-004
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2020-006
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2020-006
There was a motion by CommissionerMacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to
here was a motion by CommissionerMacMillan, seconded by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner Koenig
T
, to
here was a motion by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to
approve Planning Commission RESOLUTIONNO. 2020-004 regarding the recommended
Planning Commission
RESOLUTIONO. 2020-004 regarding the recommended . 2020-004 regarding the recommended
N
approve
approve nning Commission
. 2020-004 regarding the recommended
disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006 for site and building plan
disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2020-006 for site and building plan
isposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2020site and building plan
approval and issuance of a Special Use Permit that would allow for the development of an
approval and issuance of a Special Use Permit that would allow for the development of an
approval and issuance of a Special Use Permit tha
t would allow for the development of an
approximately 3,667-square foot standalone car wash and associated site improvements on
approximately 3,667square foot standalr wash and associated site improvements on
one ca
-
approximately 3,667square foot standalr wash and associated site improvements on
Building Site E in the Shingle Creek Crossing retail center.
Building Site E in the Shingle Creek Crossing retail center.
Voting in favor: Chair Omari and Commissioners Daniels, Goyah, Koenig, MacMillan,and
Chair Omari and Commissioners Daniels, Goyah, Koenig, MacMillanand
Voting in favor:
,
Voting in favor:
Jones.
Jones.
And the following voted against the same: Commissioner Hmong.
And the following voted against the same: Commissioner Hmong.
The motion passed 6-1.
The motion passed
6-1.
Ms. McIntosh stated this application will be reviewed by the City Council at their July 27, 2020
meeting.
Mr. Gatlin thanked the Planning Commission for their support and all their questions. He added
he pledges that this building willbe built to the same standards as all the buildings in Shingle
Creek Crossing.
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Mr. Durandthanked the Planning Commission and City Staff. He added he is excited to bring a
fantastic car wash to Brooklyn Center, a City he loves, and he vowed not tolet the Planning
Commission down.
9b)Planning Commission Application No. 2020-004 (Public Hearing)
Applicant:
CAlan Homes
Property Address:
6000 Block of Brooklyn Boulevard (6025, 6031, 6037 and
6045 Brooklyn Boulevard)
Summary:
The Applicant is requesting review and consideration of
requests that would allow for four EDA-owned lots to be
developed into seven (7) triplexes and associated
improvements. This request requires the establishment of a
Planned Unit Development (PUD), site and building plan,
andpreliminary and final plat approvals.
Ms. McIntosh stateda vote is required to continue Agenda Items 9b and 9c.
Mr. Gilchrist stated City Staff recommends that these two items be continued to the next
Planning Commission meeting, and a motion is required so all notices will carry forward.
Commissioner Koenig stated Commissioners have expressed a desire for notification for
residents to go out further and broader. He asked whether this should be discussed, and whether
more residents should be included in an additional public notice.
Chair Omari agreed, addingit might be appropriate to reach more people in the community using
other means like Facebook and Twitter.
Commissioner Koenigstated the CAlan Homes development is a big deal and could be a turning
point in Brooklyn Center in terms of what typesof development are desired to enhance the City,
both aesthetically and in terms of affordability. He added he would support getting lots of public
input.
Commissioner Daniels agreed, adding it might be possible to use this project to test the waters
andincrease community engagement through new models. She added there is discussion at the
City Level about the Zoning Code. She noted there may be other ways to reach residents and
increase community engagement.
Commissioner Koenig asked whether notices could be resent, even though this item will be
continued.
Ms. Beekman stated the City is operating under a 60-day rule as these properties are owned by
the Economic Development Authority and the timeline has started. She added City Staff have
encouraged the applicant to meet with neighbors and residents near the site, and she believes
they have been doing that.
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Tim Gannon, Police Chief
Type of Meeting, Date
Internal Affair and Lawsuit
Employee Complaint,
Data Charts
2
Brooklyn Center Police Department
2015 and May 31, 2020
we have been involved
BCPD is a busy police
Between January 1,
in 198,967 calls for
department.
service
3
Concerns Raised by Type
MN Dept. of Human
Rights investigations
Internal Affairs
investigations
POST Board
Complaints
complaints
Lawsuits
4
threshold with regard to the quality or validity of
all have no
the concern. Anyone can make a complaint
making a report with the MN Department of
Filing a complaint, initiating a lawsuit and
without any validated/vetted evidence.
Human Rights or MN POST Board
5
Total Concerns
over 5.4 years for 49
Averages out to less
per officer per year.
than 0.2 concerns
sworn staff.
6
Complaint Source
public) or internal source
We typically get one
external source (the
complaint for every
We have fielded 38
(supervisor or peer)
Can be initiated by
5,236 interactions
complaints
7
External
Complaints
8
Internal
Complaints
9
Total
-
Complaints
sworn staff receive
or 7.03 complaints
a complaint each
are received per
We average 0.14
complaints per
or 14% of our
officer per year
yearyear
10
Complaints
-
Dispositions
11
Internal Affairs Investigations
12
MN Department of Human Rights
13
Lawsuits
14
The City had to pay the $2,500 deductible and the LMC covered the rest
The City had to pay the $2,500 deductible and the League of MN Cities
In 1 of these 4 instances, the City actually paid $1,631.40 (as the total
The plaintiff will receive $825,000 as agreed upon by a settlement.
of the legal costs, and the money to the plaintiff.
costs were less than our $2,500 deductible).
covered the remainder of legal costs.
4 of the 6 lawsuits were dismissed
1 of the 6 lawsuits is still pending
1 of the 6 lawsuits
Lawsuits
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Internal Affairs (IA) investigation
an agreement on an
.
involving a potential missing firearm from a search warrant
deductible.
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16
Complaints by Specific Officer
17
Concerns by Specific Officer
18
Complaints
24 Officers have been named in a complaint (49% of officers)
We get one complaint for every 5,236 interactions
198,967 Calls for Service (CFS) in 5.4 Years
-
Based on the Numbers
We have fielded 38 complaints
19
We have conducted six Internal Affairs (IAs) investigations
Ten officers have been named in an IA (20% of officers)
IAs
We get one IA for every 33,161 interactions
198,967 Calls for Service (CFS) in 5.4 Years
-
Based on the Numbers
We get one MN Department of Human Rights investigation for
Five officers have been named in a MN Department of Human
20
MN DOHR
We have been involved in two MN Department of Human
198,967 Calls for Service (CFS) in 5.4 Years
Based on the Numbers
Rights investigations (10% of officers)
every 99,484 interactions
Rights investigations
21
Eight officers have been named in a lawsuit (16% of officers)
Lawsuits
We get one lawsuit for every 33,161 interactions
198,967 Calls for Service (CFS) in 5.4 Years
Based on the Numbers
We have been involved in six lawsuits
Department of Human Rights investigations, or Lawsuits (35% of
22
17 Officers have not been named in any complaints, IAs, MN
Overall
198,967 Calls for Service (CFS) in 5.4 Years
Based on the Numbers
officers).
23
Questions?
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
Open House Summary
To inform the Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study, a series of
open houses were held to identify local stakeholder priorities
and desires regarding the future of Brooklyn Boulevard. Each
open house asked attendees to envision what they hoped
Brooklyn Boulevard would become, while establishing guiding
principles to inform the Study. Approximately 160 attendees
across the three open houses provided input, guidance, and
meaningful questions to the City and its project partners.
The Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study is part of the
Becoming Brooklyn Center city-wide initiative of reimagining
the future of Brooklyn Center. More information can be found at
BecomingBrooklynCenter.com
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Results Summary
Design Features
PUBLIC ART
OPEN SPACENATURAL PLANTS AND TREES
71421
TOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTES
SAFE BIKE INFRASTRUCTURESIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
PUBLIC SPACES
121624
TOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTES
WRITE YOUR OWN IDEA!
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURESAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Bee Pollinator Plants: 3 votes
More Restaurants: 1 vote
Open Markets: 1 vote
2122
TOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTES
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Results Summary
Housing Options
MODERN
COURTYARD
YESNO
YESNO
14094
TOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTESTOTAL VOTES
ROW
BUNGALOW
NO
YESNO
YES
93255
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Results Summary
Desire for sit-down restaurants and
Desire for
Need for Desire for more
farmer’s
markets &
general roadway
community
improvementshousing
gardens
Desire for
Concern for public safety
more local
measures are
of new developments
businesses
needed for
being unsafe and public
pedestrian and and support
spaces being used as
crime hangouts
businesses
More green
Desire for more
spaces – improve
Engage
programs/classes, air quality and
all ages
water quality
and racial
groups
Support
Need for more
Need for
and physical
such as biking
and scooters
Need more
Concerns
Desire for
youth-oriented
expressed about
streetscape
spaces and
over-taxing
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
26-50%
1-25%
of trips
of trips
What percentage of weekly trips
spend in a park/greenspace?
4%
>2 hrs
7%
13%
are taken by car?
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Somewhat
Other
Yoga
Hike
Swim
Run
Easy
How well do you feel you can
If you exercise, what are
make all bill payments?
4%
6%
Somewhat
8%
Bike
29%
35%
Very Easy
8%
Brooklyn Boule
48%
Bike
29%
Walk
35%
10%
Walk
35%
17%
8%
How easy is it to get healthy
exercise each week?
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Results Summary
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9%
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Would you visit Brooklyn Blvd more if new
Would you visit Brooklyn Blvd more
development was safe and accessible?
if it had more businesses/retail?
No
Unsure
No
13%
Unsure
17%
20%
8%
Yes
Yes
75%
67%
Would you visit Brooklyn Blvd more
if it was more bicyclist friendy?
No
Unsure
27%
27%
Yes
46%
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study
Brooklyn Boulevard Land Use Study