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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-20 OPH Ltr to CA Forwarding Document For Recording k ./ CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ,, cif,,;'�` .. 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 ^ +! ti' April 20, 2016 Mr. Mark Vierling Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs,Wolff&Vierling Attorneys at Law 1809 Northwestern Ave. Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: VSSA—Boutwells Landing—Village Green-Church (Historic Village Church/Gazebo) Amended Planned Use Permit OPH File No.: 2015-11.08 TPC File No.: 236.02-15.09 Uear Mr. Vierling: Enclose. "erewith for filing with the Washington County Recorder's Office,please find a copy • ih- . .i,ve-referenced document. Notice of Certification has been attached. 'egar.5, / is ,nson City/1dministrator F fah ?nclosure Tree City U.S.A. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) I, the undersigned being duly qualified and acting as City Administrator for the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached document: Amended Planned Use Permit VSSA Boutwells Landing- Village Green-Church (Historic Village Church/Gazebo) @ 5600 Norwich Parkway with the original thereof on file at the offices of the City of Oak Park Heights,and that the same is a full, true and complete copy of said document within the files of the City of Oak Park Heights. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Oak P. r -igh :, this 20th day of April, 2016. • ric, •, nson Ci : dministrator Z ` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AMENDED PLANNED USE PERMIT VSSA BOUTWELLS LANDING VILLAGE GREEN-CHURCH File No.: 236.02-15.09 Date Issued: January 12, 2016 Legal Description: (Washington County Geo. Code 05.029.20.31.0011 and 05.029.20.31.0012 See Attached Exhibit "A" Owner: VSSA MCKEAN WEST, LLC Address: 5600 Norwich Parkway Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Site Address: same as above Present Zoning District: PUD-Residential District Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 401.15. I. PLANNED USE PERMIT: The City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Valley Senior Services Alliance for a Planned Unit Development, General Plan for a historic church structure, gazebo, and site improvements including a parking lot expansion at 5600 Norwich Parkway. The property is zoned Planned Unit Development(PUD), Residential PUD District in which the historic Village Green is a permitted use with PUD approvals. The historic Village Green has received Concept Plan approval, and the existing school has received General Plan approval. The current application is to allow General Plan approval for the remaining portions of the Village Green including the church, gazebo, parking lot expansion and final landscaping. All uses shall be subject to the following conditions and/or restrictions imposed by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights dated January 12, 2016 as follows: 1. The drop off curb realignment in front of the historic village green will be subject to review of the City Engineer. 2. To facilitate access, one disability space be signed on Norwich Parkway adjacent to the drop off area. 3. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 4. All lighting proposed for the site shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Anymechanical equipment installed outside of the building shall be screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Any signage proposed for the site shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and will require a sign permit. 7. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district. 8. All required utility plans shall be submitted and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. The City Council was favorable to the deviation from the Design Guidelines as it relates to the lap siding exterior in that the proposed siding is historically correct for the structure. III. Reference Attachments: The reports of the City Planner dated December 2, 2015 and site plan approved by the City Council are annexed hereto by reference. IV. Abandonment: This permit requires continuous use in order to preserve the Conditional Use granted by the City under the terms hereof. Any discontinuation or abandonment of the uses permitted hereunder upon the site for a period of 12 continuous months shall constitute abandonment and void the permit. V. Annual review: Annual review is not imposed as a condition of this permit {THE BALANCE OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK} IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set forth their hands and seals. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Date: '� '�D — By ,A ?21 6?,j2 "` i ary c' omber 4. Mayor / Date: B c Johnson ity Administrator VSSA ' AN WEST,LLC ° Date: 9I By Its: EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Washington County PID #05.029.20.31.0011 And 05.029.20.31.0012 LOTS 1 & 2,BLOCK 1,MCKEAN SQUARE EXIIIBIT "B" PLANNERS REPORTS AND SITE PLANS TPC3801 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 ER CLO Phone:763.231.5840 Facsimile: 783.427.0620 TPC@PlanningCo.com SURE 3 PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: December 2, 2015 RE: Oak Park Heights—Boutwells Landing Village Green Improvements— Planned Unit Development—General Plan TPC FILE: 236.02— 15.09 BACKGROUND Kirk Velett of lnsite Architects, on behalf of Valley Senior Services Alliance, has filed an application for a Planned Unit Development, General Plan approval for improvements to the Boutwells Landing Village Green at 5600 Norwich Parkway. The improvements include the construction of a historic church structure and gazebo adjacent to the existing school house. Other improvements include an expansion of an existing nearby parking lot and additional landscaping. The plans for the historic Village Green were conceptually approved by the City Council in November of 2005. Those plans included the school, church and the gazebo. The General Plan for the historic school was approved in May of 2008. Those plans did not include approvals for the remaining portions of the Village Green. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Project Narrative Exhibit 2: Subject Site Survey Exhibit 3: Site Plan on Aerial Exhibit 4: Site/Grading Plan Exhibit 5: Landscape Plan (L1 of1) Exhibit 6: Utility Plan Exhibit 7: Building Plans/Elevations PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project Narrative from Kirk Velett, found as Exhibit 1, describes the project. The narrative is as follows: The Boutwells Landing Village Green will serve as a visual icon and as an attractive, functional space to be used in a variety of ways that complement the warm, small-town, values-based symbolism it represents. A Historic Symbol of Goodness and Values Boutwells Landing has been built with a design that intentionally honors the historical significance of the area. Photos, design elements, and various displays throughout the campus help tell the story of the birthplace of Minnesota and the decades that followed. A natural extension of the historical theme of Boutwells Landing was the history of small towns in the Midwest where so many Boutwells residents were raised. Just the sight of a town square - comprised of a one-room schoolhouse, a gazebo, and a small church - could evoke in the minds of residents and guests a warm remembrance of their childhood and the values with which they were raised: honesty, integrity, doing one's best, goodness, kindness, and the golden rule. This gave rise to the Village Green concept of Boutwells Landing that blended the town square concept with local historical landmarks: the one-room McKean Schoolhouse (built in 1860) and the First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater(built in 1857). One-room Schoolhouse The McKean School was restored in large part by Boutwells Landing residents who volunteered to repair, restore, and furnish the school to the way it looked in the early 1900's. Shortly after its re-dedication in 2008 the schoolhouse was used for a unique, lively, week-long summer camp for 6-12 year-olds who wanted to experience what it was like attending a one-room schoolhouse. Open house tours, field trips for local schools, and experiential learning collaborations with local schools are all activities that are expected to develop and grow once restrooms become available in the neighboring historic church. Historic First Presbyterian Church Lacking a local historic church to move to Boutwells Landing, the ideal solution for the Village Green was to use pictures of the historic First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater to create an architectural replica. Reverend William Boutwell, after whom Boutwells Landing is named, was instrumental in starting and leading the congregation in its early days. It was a natural choice for a replica addition to the Village Green. The interior design will be open and flexible. Stacking chairs and folding tables will be used to accommodate various types of meetings and events, creating a multi-functional space. Resident meetings and various Boutwells presentations and events will be the most prevalent use of the church's indoor space. As with other spaces at Boutwelis, people or groups from the community at-large will be welcome to use the space for a modest fee. The church is expected to be used by residents for religious purposes, though not as a congregation or a place used exclusively for worship. Semi-regular use is expected by residents for prayer groups, bible study, and spiritual life activities. An occasional 2 wedding of a couple who are residents or a resident's family member is possible. Likewise, a memorial service for a resident may take place, though most of them are expected to be held in the existing chapel. Gazebo The third structure for the Village Green will complete the town square appearance. While acting as a visual anchor to create the town square image, an occasional performance by a small ensemble may occur. Another use may be as a stage for a speaker at an occasional outdoor event held at Boutwells Landing. An employee picnic, a Boutwells neighborhood social, or a presentation to residents are examples of events where a speaker may step up to the gazebo to be seen or heard. ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as High Density on the Proposed Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The historic Village Green, as planned, is part of the overall Boutwells Landing development and consistent with the land use plan. Zoning. The site is zoned PUD, Residential PUD District in which the historic Village Green is a permitted use with PUD approvals. In that the principal use is a mixture of residential and business use, the underlying zoning has been designated as R-B Residential Business Transitional District. The overall historic Village Green has received Concept Plan approval, and the School has received General Plan approval. The current application is for General Plan approval for the church, gazebo, parking lot expansion and final landscaping. Setbacks. The Zoning Ordinance under the R-B District requires 30 foot front and rear yards and 10 foot side yard setbacks. The school, chapel and gazebo are all setback at least 30 feet from the Norwich Parkway right-of-way and the chapel will be 10 feet from the east property line. Parking. The Boutwells Landing Campus has been constructed with 483 parking stalls, which includes the parking lot north of 58th Street. The campus requires 377 parking spaces. The school building would accommodate 30 persons, and the chapel 49 persons. At three persons per parking stall, the school would require 10 parking spaces and 16 spaces for the chapel. The parking lot to the east of the historic Village Green will be expanded by 12 parking spaces. The Boutwells Landing Campus has adequate stalls to meet the parking requirements. With the significant on-street parking adjacent to the site and the parking lot to the east that will have 26 spaces (after the addition of the 12), there is adequate parking close to the historic Village Green. The parking lot is connected to the historic Village Green by the sidewalk on the south side of Norwich Parkway. 3 Restrooms. In order to accommodate the restroom requirements for the two buildings, the chapel will be constructed with male and female disability facilities. The design of the building allows for a separate entrance to the restrooms, even if the chapel is not being used. Curb Cuts/Disability Parking. The plans indicate a drop off curb realignment in front of the historic Village Green. The drop off will be subject to review of the City Engineer. To facilitate access, City Staff suggests that one disability space be signed on Norwich Parkway adjacent to the drop off area. Landscaping. The landscape plans indicate the trees that will be removed to accommodate the chapel structure and gazebo. Additional landscaping will be added to the site. The submitted landscape plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval. Lighting. The Project Architect has indicated that there are no exterior lights, poles or bollards proposed as part of the application. If any new fixtures are to be added, they shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mechanical Screening. If any mechanical equipment is ground or roof mounted it shall be consistent with Section 401.15.E.10.e. of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to screening. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. Grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Signage. No signage has been proposed. If any additional signage is proposed, it shall comply with Section 401.15.G. Design Guidelines. The buildings are subject to Design Guideline review. The chapel building will be wood construction with Hardi-Plank lap siding with an asphalt shingle. The gazebo will be also constructed of wood. Both structures will be white to match the existing school. The Planning Commission and City Council will need to discuss this deviation from the Design Guidelines which specify that structures are not to be clad totally in lap siding. Due to the historical character of the structures, and the fact they were originally constructed with lap siding, a deviation seems justified. A material sample board will be provided for review at the Planning Commission meeting CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION Upon review of the application for a Planned Unit Development, General Plan approval for improvements to the Boutwells Landing Village Green at 5600 Norwich Parkway, City Staff would recommend the project with the conditions as follows: 1. The drop off curb realignment in front of the historic village green will be subject to review of the City Engineer. 4 2. To facilitate access, one disability space be signed on Norwich Parkway adjacent to the drop off area. 3. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 4. All lighting proposed for the site shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Any mechanical equipment installed outside of the building shall be screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Any signage proposed for the site shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and will require a sign permit. 7. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district. 8. All utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. The Planning Commission and City Council shall comment on the deviation from the Design Guidelines as it relates to the lap siding exterior. 10. Any other conditions of City staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council. Pc: Julie Hultman 5 BOUTWELLS LANDING VILLAGE GREEN Description and Uses EXHIBIT 1 The Boutwells Landing Village Green will serve as a visual icon and as an attractive, functional space to be used in a variety of ways that complement the warm, small-town,values-based symbolism it represents. A Historic Symbol of Goodness and Values Boutwells Landing has been built with a design that intentionally honors the historical significance of the area. Photos, design elements, and various displays throughout the campus help tell the story of the birthplace of Minnesota and the decades that followed. A natural extension of the historical theme of Boutwells Landing was the history of small towns in the Midwest where so many Boutwells residents were raised. Just the sight of a town square- comprised of a one-room schoolhouse, a gazebo, and a small church- could evoke in the minds of residents and guests a warm remembrance of their childhood and the values with which they were raised: honesty, integrity, doing one's best,goodness,kindness, and the golden rule. This gave rise to the Village Green concept of Boutwells Landing that blended the town square concept with local historical landmarks: the one-room McKean Schoolhouse(built in 1860)and the First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater(built in 1857). One-room Schoolhouse The McKean School was restored in large part by Boutwells Landing residents who volunteered to repair,restore, and furnish the school to the way it looked in the early 1900's. Shortly after its re-dedication in 2008 the schoolhouse was used for a unique, lively,week-long summer camp for 6-12 year-olds who wanted to experience what it was like attending a one-room schoolhouse. Open house tours, field trips for local schools, and experiential learning collaborations with local schools are all activities that are expected to develop and grow once restrooms become available in the neighboring historic church. Historic First Presbyterian Church Lacking a local historic church to move to Boutwells Landing,the ideal solution for the Village Green was to use pictures of the historic First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater to create an architectural replica. Reverend William Boutwell, after whom Boutwells Landing is named, was instrumental in starting and leading the congregation in its early days. It was a natural choice for a replica addition to the Village Green. The interior design will be open and flexible. Stacking chairs and folding tables will be used to accommodate various types of meetings and events, creating a multi-functional space. Resident meetings and various Boutwells presentations and events will be the most prevalent use of the church's indoor space. As with other spaces at Boutwells,people or groups from the community at-large will be welcome to use the space for a modest fee. The church is expected to be used by residents for religious purposes,though not as a congregation or a place used exclusively for worship. Semi-regular use is expected by residents for prayer groups,bible study, and spiritual life activities. An occasional wedding of a couple who are residents, or a resident's family member is possible. Likewise, a memorial service for a resident may take place,though most of them are expected to be held in the existing chapel. Gazebo The third structure for the Village Green will complete the town square appearance. While acting as a visual anchor to create the town square image,an occasional performance by a small ensemble may occur. Another use may be as a stage for a speaker at an occasional outdoor event held at Boutwells Landing. An employee picnic, a Boutwells neighborhood social, or a presentation to residents are examples of events where a speaker may step up to the gazebo to be seen or heard. s. 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