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Home My WebLink About2022-10-25 CC Resolution 22-10-35RESOLUTION NO. 22-10-35 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY KEVIN LOHRY, REPRESENTING SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERSIVALLEY SENIOR SERVICE ALLIANCE (VSSA) FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW OF THE AREA NORTH OF 58TH STREET AT NORWICH AVENUE BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Kevin Lohry representing Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior Service Alliance (VSSA) for Planned Unit Development General Plan, Conditional Use Permits for multiple family development, and building height, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Architectural Design Guidelines /Site Plan Review for a 79 unit multiple family apartment building of the area north of 581 Street at Norwich Avenue; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the request be approved with conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: 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 subject property is zoned B-4, Limited Business District which allows multiple family development with a Conditional Use Permit. As such, the underlying base zoning district is B-4, Limited Business District with a PUD overlay. The performance standards of the R-3 Multiple Family District must be complied with for residential development in the B-4 Limited Business District; and 4. The three phase development consists of phase one with a 79 unit multi- family housing building at the north end of the subject property, and two other phases, one a brownstone senior living facility and the other mixed use with senior living. The plans and potential uses for phase two and three have not been determined by Senior Housing PartnersNSSA; and 5. The PUD General Plan, Preliminary and Final Plat and design review for the McKean Square Historic Village and the 58' Street tunnel and parking was approved by the City Council on May 27, 2008. The remaining portion of the subject property, north of 58th Street was not part of Concept or General Plan approvals. A Planned Unit Development Concept Plan has been requested at this time for the three phase development; and 6. The application requests approval of a Planned Unit Development General Plan, Conditional Use Permits for multiple family development, and building height, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Architectural Design Guidelines /Site Plan Review; and 7. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 6, 2022, reviewing the request for the application; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the application subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 13, 2022, meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended the application with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Kevin Lohry representing Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior Service Alliance (VSSA) for Planned Unit Development General Plan, Conditional Use Permits for multiple family development, and building height, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Architectural Design Guidelines /Site Plan Review for a 79 unit multiple family apartment building of the area north of 58th Street at Norwich Avenue of the area north of 58th Street at Norwich Avenue affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights the following, subject to the conditions as follows: • Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Plan • Preliminary and Final Plat • Conditional Use Permit for Multiple Family Development • Conditional Use Permit for Building Height • Architectural Design Guidelines and Site Plan The Final Plat for Boutwells 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. A Preliminary Plat for Boutwells Second Addition shall be submitted subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 3. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and City Council approves the east building setback of 28 feet, where 30 feet is required. 4. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and City Council approves the alcove units at 487 square feet, where 600 square feet is required. 5. The tree removal, tree replacement and 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, and City Council approves the reduction of parking spaces, where 154 spaces are provided and 158 spaces are required, and whether to allow this variation through the General Plan approvals. 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. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 11. All trash and recycling storage shall be internal to the building. 12. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and City Council approves the proposed building height. 13. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and City Council approves the building appearance, colors, and materials. The Applicant shall provide a materials board for the buildings to be discussed at the City Council meeting. 14. The Applicant shall be required to enter into an amended development agreement with the City should approval of the General Plan be granted. The development agreement shall be subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. The Development Agreement shall include provisions similar to past VSSA developments related to payment in lieu of taxes and fire/emergency service costs Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of October 2022. ATTACHMENT A 2 Planned Unit Development — General Plan, Conditional Use Permits For Multiple Family Development & Building Height, Subdivision and Design Guidelines / Site Plan Review To Allow Construction of A 79 Unit, Multiple Family Apartment Building Valley Senior Services Alliance/Senior Housing Partners Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.13.0010 Legal Description: Lot C SubdivisionCd 02095 SubdivisionName OAK PARK COMMONS Physical Address: Unassigned ATTACHMENT B E2 Planned Unit Development — General Plan, Conditional Use Permits For Multiple Family Development & Building Height, Subdivision and Design Guidelines / Site Plan Review To Allow Construction of A 79 Unit, Multiple Family Apartment Building Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: October 13, 2022 PUD: 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) Conditional Use Permit: Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12) months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)