Brooklyn Park Planning Commission Meeting LIVE - 4/9/2025 6:55:00 PM

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Approval of meeting minutes

Preliminary plat application and variance requests for North Park Business Center (Case 25-103)

Site plan review for Brooklyn Fire Station #2 (Case 25-105)

Votes (3)

Approval of preliminary plat for North Park Business Center

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Oda · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt findings of facts for 50-foot right of way variance

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt findings of facts for 48 ft radius cul-de-sac variance

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

Our largest vehicle is a ladder truck, which we have begun to design with rear steer to enable us to have sharper turns.

Sean Conway
North Park Business CenterDiscussing the adequacy of the proposed small cul-de-sac radius for emergency vehicles.

All the trench drains tie into a flammable waste trap in the apparatus space and then moves on into the sanitary system.

Brooke Jacobson
Brooklyn Fire Station #2Explaining how toxic runoff from fire trucks is captured rather than sent to ponds.

People (7)

Commissioner WakoChair

Presiding over the Planning Commission meeting.

Kara DonovanSenior Planner

Presented the North Park Business Center application and variances.

Margaret SchoolistersResident

Inquired about planned uses for the development near her home.

Bonnie O’BrienResident

Questioned traffic calming measures, cul-de-sac size, and potential business types.

Sean ConwayFire Chief

Addressed concerns regarding fire apparatus turning radius and emergency vehicle access.

Aaron McDermottSenior Planner

Presented the site plan for the new central fire station.

Brooke JacobsonSenior Architect

Clarified stormwater drainage and sustainability features for the fire station.

Places Mentioned

Southeast corner of Highway 169 and 109th AvenueZealand Avenue108th Court8225 109th Place North8203 109th Place North8500 and 8600 Zane AvenueEdinbrook Terrace

Events & Meetings (2)

  • March 17, 2025: Previous meeting (mentioned in minutes review)
  • Ongoing/Current: Planning Commission meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

25-103

Preliminary plat application and two variance requests for North Park Business Center.

25-105

Site plan review for the construction of the new Brooklyn Fire Station #2.

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