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Home My WebLink About2017-05-11 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY TIM NOLDE OF OAKGREEN VILLA LLC FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN AND AMENDMENT FOR OAK PARK SENIOR LIVING PHASE 5, ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR APARTMENT BUILDING AT NOVA SCOTIA AVENUE AND LOWER 59TH STREET NORTH AND A PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN BUILDINGS 1 AND 2 SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Tim Nolde of Oakgreen Villa, LLC for a Planned Unit Development General Plan for Oak Park Senior Living Phase 5, Planned Unit Development Amendment for an enclosed pedestrian walkway between Buildings 1 and 2, and a Final Plat, and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact: 1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to wit: SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items: SEE ATTACHMENT B and 3. The property was approved for General Plan approval for portions of the project and an overall Master Plan by the City Council on May 29,2013; and 4. The approvals on May 29, 2013 allowed for Concept Plan approval for the area of development under consideration; and 5. The Applicant has now requested Planned Unit Development General Plan approval for Building 5, approval of a Final Plat referred to as Oak Park Senior Living Second Addition, and a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow the enclosed pedestrian walkway between Buildings 1 and 2; and 6. City Staff prepared a planning report dated May 4, 2017 reviewing the request; and 7. Said report recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development General Plan, Final Plat and Planned Unit Development Amendment subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 11, 2017 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and made the following recommendation: NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted from Tim Nolde of Oakgreen Villa, LLC for a Planned Unit Development General Plan for Oak Park Senior Living Phase 5,Planned Unit Development Amendment for an enclosed pedestrian walkway between Buildings 1 and 2, and a Final Plat, affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. The Final Plat for Oak Park Senior Living Second Addition, as well as the dedication and vacation of any easements, shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 2. An amended development agreement, if required, shall include a provision that the Oak Park Senior Living Phase 5 will remain as senior rental and shall not be converted to non-restricted rental housing. The development agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. 3. A revised plan shall be provided indicating a reduction in the median size or elimination of a parking stall to improve access at the front of Building 5. Additionally, the access between the new building and the dog park shall be signed so that there is no left turn allowed. 2 4. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed setback from Nova Scotia Avenue North to Building 5. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 6. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization approval. 7. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 8. The Planning Commission was favorable to the non-shielded,residential style light fixtures. 9. The Fire Chief and Police Chief shall review and approve the final plans to determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development. 10. No parallel parking shall be allowed on the street network and shall be signed as such. 11. The snow storage areas and plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 12. A plan for sign lighting shall be provided at the time of the sign permitting process. 13. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 14. All trash and recycling storage shall be internal to the building. 15. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed building height of 38 feet. 16. The Planning Commission was favorable to the final building appearance, colors,materials and the variety between buildings. The Applicant shall provide a materials board for the buildings to be discussed at the City Council meeting. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 11th day of May 2017 3 Jim Kremer, 'hair /IC/ATTEST: Eric A. Jo % , ; it; dministrator 4 ATTACHMENT A fl ,, !k Planned Unit Development General Plan Oak Park Senior Living Phase V Senior Apartment Building Located at Nova Scotia Ave. N. & Lower 59th St.N. And Planned Unit Development Amendment Oak Park Senior Living Buildings I and II Pedestrian Walkway Connection Located at 13936 Lower 59th St.N. & 13945 Upper 58th St.N. Washington County GEO Codes: 05.029.20.11.0143 05.029.20.11.0145 05.029.20.11.0146 05.029.20.11.0147 Legal Descriptions: Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Sr. Living Lots 1-3, Block 2, Oak Park Sr. Living ATTACHMENT B Planned Unit Development General Plan Oak Park Senior Living Phase V Senior Apartment Building Located at Nova Scotia Ave. N. & Lower 59th St.N. And Planned Unit Development Amendment Oak Park Senior Living Buildings I and II Pedestrian Walkway Connection Located at 13936 Lower 59th St. N. & 13945 Upper 58th St. N. Application Materials • Application&Fees • Plan Sets(3 Large Scale Sets/20 11X17 Sets) • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property) • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: April 26, 2017 Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: May 11, 2017 Required Approvals: PUD Amendment City Council 4/5 PUD Amendment: Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve(12)months from the date Council grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)