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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-2022 Council Packet CITYOF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 202 :00PM 7:00p.m.I.Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda Estimated times 7:00p.m.II.Council/StaffReports A.Mayor McComber B.Councilmember Dougherty C.CouncilmemberJohnson D.Councilmember Liljegren E.Councilmember Runk F.Staff Chief of Police Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk(pg. 3) 7:05p.m.III.Visitors/Public Comment Thisis an opportunity for the public to address the Council with questions or concerns on issues notpart of the regularagenda (Please limitcomments to 3 minutes in length). 7:10p.m.IV.Consent Agenda(Roll Call Vote) A.ApproveBills& Investments B.Approve City CouncilMinutesJuly26,2022(pg.5) C.Approve City Council Worksession Notes July28, 2022(pg.11) D.Approve Resolution Granting the Application of Brad and Kim Gombold for a One-Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License at St. Croix Yacht Club on October 22, 2022(pg.13) th E.Approve Eureka Construction, Inc. 4Payment for Norell Avenue Improvements (pg.17) nd F.Approve T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. 2Payment for 2022Mill and Overlay Project (pg.29) G.Approve Stillwater Area High School Special Event Permitfor Homecoming Carnivalwith Conditions(pg.37) 7:15p.m.V.PublicHearings 7:15p.m.VI.OldBusiness th A.Schedule Ribbon Cutting Events 59Street/Norell Ave and Norwich Parkway Crosswalk September 13, 2022(pg.45) 7:25p.m.VII.NewBusiness A.St. Croix Car Wash Conditional Use Permitsand Design Guidelines/Site Plan th Review 1445560Street North, Adjacent to Tire Pros(pg.47) B.Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior Services Alliance Planned Unit thth Development Concept Plan 58Street and Norwich Avenue (North Side of 58 Street)(pg.85) C.Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan Amendment5676Oakgreen Avenue North Jamie JunkerRepresenting J K&K Group, LLP(pg.129) Page 1 of 202 Agenda August 23,2022 Page2 8:30p.m.VIII.Other CouncilItemsor Announcements 8:30p.m.IX.Adjournment Page 2 of 202 Page 3 of 202 Page 4 of 202 Page 5 of 202 Page 6 of 202 Page 7 of 202 Page 8 of 202 Page 9 of 202 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 10 of 202 Page 11 of 202 Page 12 of 202 Page 13 of 202 Page 14 of 202 Page 15 of 202 Page 16 of 202 Page 17 of 202 Page 18 of 202 Page 19 of 202 Page 20 of 202 Page 21 of 202 Page 22 of 202 Page 23 of 202 Page 24 of 202 Page 25 of 202 Page 26 of 202 Page 27 of 202 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 28 of 202 Page 29 of 202 Page 30 of 202 Page 31 of 202 Page 32 of 202 Page 33 of 202 Page 34 of 202 Page 35 of 202 Page 36 of 202 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action rd Meeting Date August 23, 2022 Time Required: 1 Minute _____________________ Agenda Item Title: Stillwater Area High School – Special Event Permit Homecoming Carnival (FOOD TRUCKS & Public Safety) Agenda Placement Consent Agenda Originating Department/Requestor Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester’s Signature Action Requested Approve Stillwater Area High School – Special Event permit With Conditions Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): The City has been approached by the STW. SCHOOL DISTRICT to seeking permissions at the High School to host the 2022 Homecoming Carnival – planned for 9/30/22. This event can see up to 5,000 people (per the application) and would be set up in the afternoon with an operational period between 4:30 and 6:30 pm – approximately. ***Please see the enclosed submitted information *** This event has occurred in the past and there has not been any significant concerns. However, as there would be more than 1 food truck – this must be approved by the City Council – The proposal calls for 3-4 Food Trucks. And, STAFF desires to ensure that the City Police Dept, and other Emergency services are adequately informed as to what is expected at the event. 1. Payment of related City staff-costs by the District. 2. Final approval of the Chief of Police with any limitations he may deem appropriate related to public safety. Page 37 of 202 Page 38 of 202 Page 39 of 202 Page 40 of 202 Page 41 of 202 Page 42 of 202 Page 43 of 202 Page 44 of 202 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action rd Meeting Date August 23, 2022 Time Required: 5 Minutes _____________________ th Agenda Item Title: Schedule Ribbon Cutting Events – 59 and Norwich Parkway Crosswalk – 9/13/22 Agenda Placement Business Originating Department/Requestor: Mayor Mary McComber Requester’s Signature ____________________________________________________ Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): th The City Council did discuss the holding of a Ribbon Cutting event for the new 59 Street / Norell Ave Project. Similarly, we have an inquiry for a small event for the new trail crosswalk on Norwich Parkway from the initiator / requestor of that element. Would the City Council be amenable to hold Both Events on 9/13/22 prior to City Council th Meeting -- 5 pm for 59 and 5:30 pm for crosswalk? Page 45 of 202 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 46 of 202 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action rd Meeting Date August 23, 2022 Time Required: 5 Minutes _____________________ Agenda Item Title: Agenda Placement New Business OriginatingDepartment/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester’s Signature Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner Page 47 of 202 Page 48 of 202 Page 49 of 202 Page 50 of 202 Page 51 of 202 Page 52 of 202 Page 53 of 202 Page 54 of 202 Page 55 of 202 Page 56 of 202 Page 57 of 202 Page 58 of 202 Page 59 of 202 Page 60 of 202 Page 61 of 202 Page 62 of 202 Page 63 of 202 Page 64 of 202 Page 65 of 202 Page 66 of 202 Page 67 of 202 Page 68 of 202 Page 69 of 202 Page 70 of 202 Page 71 of 202 Page 72 of 202 Page 73 of 202 Page 74 of 202 Page 75 of 202 Page 76 of 202 PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 18, 2022 RE: Oak Park Heights – St Croix Car Wash – Conditional Use Permits th and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review – 14455 60Street North, Adjacent to Tire Pros TPC FILE: 236.02 – 22.08 BACKGROUND Judd Andrews and Jay Andrews Jr. have made application to construct a car wash on th 60 Street North, adjacent to the Tire Pros. The application consists of a request for a Conditional Use Permits to allow for the car wash and to allow no setback for the driveway on the east side of the site, and Site Plan/Design Guidelines review. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The car wash will be located on an open lot between the Tire Pros and Speedway gas th station. The lot is currently paved with access to 60 Street North and Omaha Avenue. The Planning Commission at their August 11, 2022, meeting held a public hearing, took the Applicant’s and public’s testimony, and after consideration of the application unanimously recommended approval with conditions. The recommended conditions are found below and in the City Council resolution. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Planning Report with Exhibits – August 4, 2022 CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION Upon review of the requests for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the car wash and to allow no setback for the driveway on the east side of the site, and Site Plan/Design Guidelines review, the Planning Commission recommended the project with the conditions as follows: Page 77 of 202 th 1.An access permit for 60Street North shall be required from MnDOT, with a copy provided to the City. 2. At the time of consideration of this resolution, the City has not received the supplemental drainage information as requested, which could potentially have issues for the site plan. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Middle St. Croix Watershed District. 3. If the vacuum systemcreates noise issues for surrounding businesses, the City Council may require the Applicant to take additional sound dampening measures. 4. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The total height of the ground mounted light fixtures shall not exceed 25 feet. A revised photometric plan shall be required indicating the light intensity to all property lines. 5. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 6. The landscape plan shall be subject to City Arborist review and approval. 7. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof or visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building façade materials. 8. The reader board on the monument sign shall not exceed 35 percent of the total sign face. 9. Specifications for the 3-form exterior resin panel with LED illuminationon the east elevation shall be provided. If the panel lighting is not full cut off, it shall not be allowed. 10. All signage shall be subject to final review and approval of City Staff for conformance with Zoning Ordinance standards. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. Staff shall approve the lighting specifications for signs at the time of permitting. 11. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the building material selection and colors. 12. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the proposed transparency of the north elevation. Pc: Julie Hultman Page 78 of 202 RESOLUTION NO._______ CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND REQUEST BY JUDD ANDREWS AND JAY ANDREWS JR. FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW A CAR WASH AND NO SETBACK FOR THE DRIVEWAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, AND SITE PLAN/DESIGN STANDARDS REVIEW AT 14455 TH 60 STREET NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of OakPark Heights has received a request from Judd Andrews and Jay Andrews Jr. for Conditional Use Permits to allow a car wash and no setback for the driveway on the east side of the property, and Site Plan/Design Standards Review at th 14455 60Street North; andafter 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: 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 is zoned B-2, General Business District in which car washes are a conditional use; and 4. At the east property line, the bypass driveway around the building is proposed to be set at the line with no setback. Section 401.15.F.4.h.17 requires a 10 foot landscape area between the property line and the driveway. A Conditional Use Permit is required to vary from this requirement; and 5. New construction of the building requires Site Plan/Design Standards review; and 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated August 4, 2022, reviewing the request and the Conditional Use Permit criteria; and Page 79 of 202 7. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permits, and Design Standards/Site Plan review for the building and site improvements subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 11, 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 Judd Andrews and Jay Andrews Jr. for Conditional Use Permits to allow a car wash and no setback for the driveway on the east side of the property, and Site Plan/Design Standards Review 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: Conditional Use Permit for the car wash. Conditional Use Permit for no driveway setback on the east property line. Design Standards/Site Plan Review. th 1. An access permit for 60 Street North shall be required from MnDOT, with a copy provided to the City. 2. At the time of consideration of this resolution, the City has not received the supplemental drainage information as requested, which could potentially have issues for the site plan. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Middle St. Croix Watershed District. 3. If the vacuum system creates noise issues for surrounding businesses, the City Council may require the Applicant to take additional sound dampening measures. 4. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The total height of the ground mounted light fixtures shall not exceed 25 feet. A revised photometric plan shall be required indicating the light intensity to all property lines. 5. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 6. The landscape plan shall be subject to City Arborist review and approval. Page 80 of 202 7. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof or visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building façade materials. 8. The reader board on the monument sign shall not exceed 35 percent of the total sign face. 9. Specifications for the 3-form exterior resin panel with LED illumination on the east elevation shall be provided. If the panel lighting is not full cut off, it shall not be allowed. 10. All signage shall be subject to final review and approval of City Staff for conformance with Zoning Ordinance standards. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. Staff shall approve the lighting specifications for signs at the time of permitting. 11. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the building material selection and colors. 12. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the proposed transparency of the north elevation. Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 23rd day of August 2022. _______________________________________ Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator Page 81 of 202 Page 82 of 202 Page 83 of 202 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 84 of 202 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action rd Meeting Date August 23, 2022 Time Required: 5 Minutes _____________________ Agenda Item Title:Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior Services Alliance – Planned Unit Development Concept Plan – 58th Street and Norwich Avenue – (North th Side of 58Street). Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester’s Signature Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner 1.Planning Report – Dated 8/4/22 th 2.Planning Commission – Summary Memo and Findings dated: August 18, 2022 3.Proposed City Council Resolution. Page 85 of 202 Page 86 of 202 Page 87 of 202 Page 88 of 202 Page 89 of 202 Page 90 of 202 Page 91 of 202 Page 92 of 202 Page 93 of 202 Page 94 of 202 Page 95 of 202 Page 96 of 202 Page 97 of 202 Page 98 of 202 Page 99 of 202 Page 100 of 202 Page 101 of 202 Page 102 of 202 Page 103 of 202 Page 104 of 202 Page 105 of 202 Page 106 of 202 Page 107 of 202 Page 108 of 202 Page 109 of 202 Page 110 of 202 Page 111 of 202 Page 112 of 202 Page 113 of 202 Page 114 of 202 Page 115 of 202 Page 116 of 202 Page 117 of 202 Page 118 of 202 Page 119 of 202 Page 120 of 202 PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 18, 2022 RE: Oak Park Heights – Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior th Services Alliance – Planned Unit Development Concept Plan – 58 Street and Norwich Avenue. TPC FILE: 236.02 – 22.07 BACKGROUND Kevin Lohry, representing Senior Housing Partners/Valley Senior Service Alliance (VSSA), has submitted an application for Planned Unit Development (PUD)/Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for the development of the area th north of 58Street at Norwich Avenue North. At this time, only the Concept Plan of the Planned Unit Development will be considered. The General Plan/Conditional Use Permit for Phase 1 of the development, a preliminary and final plat, and the design review will be done at the September meeting. The three phase development consists of a 79 unit multi-family housing building at the north end of the subject property, and twoother 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 VSSA. The PUD General Plan, Preliminary and Final Platand design review for the McKean th 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 was not part of Concept or General Plan approvals. Senior Housing Partners, with the current application, had intended on processing the request for the 79 unit multi-family housing as a Conditional Use Permit. The Planned Unit Development process, which was used for each phase of Boutwells Landing allows for multiple structures in a coordinated development as has been proposed. The Planning Commission at their August 11, 2022, meeting held a publichearing, took the Applicant’s and public’s testimony, and after consideration of the application Page 121 of 202 unanimouslyrecommended approval with conditions.Therecommendedconditions are found below and in the City Council resolution. The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Planning Report with Exhibits – August 4, 2022 CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommendedthe approval of the Concept Plan for th development of the area north of 58Street at Norwich Avenue Northsubject to the following conditions: 1. The Planning Commissionwas favorable to, and the City Council approves the overall master plan, compatibility with surrounding uses and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. 2. The Applicant shall provide a preliminary/final plat to be reviewed as part of the General Plan. 3. Park dedication and connection charges shall be paid with approval of the final plat and Development Agreement. 4. The Applicants shall address the sizing issue of the alcove units as part of the General Plan submittals. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist as part of General Plan review. 6. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization as part of General Plan approvals. 7. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer as part of General Plan approvals. 8. All lighting plans shall be subject to Staff review as part of General Plan approvals. 9. All signage plans shall be subject to Staff review as part of General Plan approvals. 10. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the plans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development, subject to their approvals. Page 122 of 202 11.The Planning Commission and City Council were favorable to thepossibility of proof of parking and urban heat island mitigation. 12. The Planning Commission and City Council were favorable to the concept phase one building appearance, colors, materials. Pc: Julie Hultman Page 123 of 202 RESOLUTION NO._______ 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 PARTNERS/VALLEY SENIOR SERVICE ALLIANCE (VSSA) FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN OF THE AREA TH NORTH OF 58 STREET AT NORWICH AVENUE BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 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 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 VSSA; and 5. The PUDGeneral Plan, Preliminary and Final Plat and design review for th the McKean Square Historic Village and the 58Street tunnel and parking was approved by the th City Council on May 27, 2008. The remaining portion of the subject property, north of 58 Page 124 of 202 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. City staff prepared a planning report dated August 4, 2022, reviewing the request for Planned Unit Development Concept Plan approval; and 7. Said report recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Plan to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 11, 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 Concept Plan of the area north th of 58 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 Concept Plan 1. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the overall master plan, compatibilitywith surrounding uses and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. 2. The Applicant shall provide a preliminary/final plat to be reviewed as part of the General Plan. 3. Park dedication and connection charges shall be paid with approval of the final plat and Development Agreement. 4. The Applicants shall address the sizing issue of the alcove units as part of the General Plan submittals. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist as part of General Plan review. 6. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organizationas part of General Plan approvals. Page 125 of 202 7. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer as part of General Plan approvals. 8. All lighting plans shall be subject to Staff review as part of General Plan approvals. 9. All signage plans shall be subject to Staff review as part of General Plan approvals. 10. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the plans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development, subject to their approvals. 11. The Planning Commission and City Council were favorable to the possibility of proof of parking and urban heat island mitigation. 12. The Planning Commission and City Council were favorable to the concept phase one building appearance, colors, materials. Approved bythe City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 23rd day of August 2022. _______________________________________ Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator Page 126 of 202 Page 127 of 202 Page 128 of 202 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action rd Meeting Date August 23, 2022 Time Required: 5 Minutes _____________________ Agenda Item Title:Oak Park Heights – Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 5676 Oakgreen Avenue North - Jamie Junker (Applicant) representing J K&K Group, LLP Agenda Placement New Business Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester’s Signature Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner th 1.Planning Report – Dated August 4, 2022 th 2.Planning Commission – Summary Memo and Findings dated: August 17, 2022 3.Proposed City Council Resolution. Page 129 of 202 Page 130 of 202 Page 131 of 202 Page 132 of 202 Page 133 of 202 Page 134 of 202 Page 135 of 202 Page 136 of 202 Page 137 of 202 Page 138 of 202 Page 139 of 202 Page 140 of 202 Page 141 of 202 Page 142 of 202 Page 143 of 202 Page 144 of 202 Page 145 of 202 Page 146 of 202 Page 147 of 202 Page 148 of 202 Page 149 of 202 Page 150 of 202 Page 151 of 202 Page 152 of 202 Page 153 of 202 Page 154 of 202 Page 155 of 202 Page 156 of 202 Page 157 of 202 Page 158 of 202 Page 159 of 202 Page 160 of 202 Page 161 of 202 Page 162 of 202 Page 163 of 202 Page 164 of 202 Page 165 of 202 Page 166 of 202 Page 167 of 202 Page 168 of 202 Page 169 of 202 Page 170 of 202 Page 171 of 202 Page 172 of 202 Page 173 of 202 Page 174 of 202 Page 175 of 202 Page 176 of 202 Page 177 of 202 Page 178 of 202 Page 179 of 202 Page 180 of 202 Page 181 of 202 Page 182 of 202 Page 183 of 202 Page 184 of 202 Page 185 of 202 Page 186 of 202 Page 187 of 202 Page 188 of 202 Page 189 of 202 Page 190 of 202 Page 191 of 202 Page 192 of 202 Page 193 of 202 Page 194 of 202 MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 17, 2022 RE: Oak Park Heights – Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 5676 Oakgreen Avenue North TPC FILE: 236.02 – 22.06 BACKGROUND Jamie Junker (Applicant) representing J K&K Group, LLP has made application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 5676 Oakgreen Avenue North. The land use classification of the property is Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan 2018. The Applicant is considering two buildings, each three stories, with a possible total of 36 condo units. The Low Density Residential classification is not consistent with the proposed density, so the Applicant has applied for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use classification to High Density Residential. The details of the project are not being considered at this time, only the land use classification. The Planning Commission at their August 11, 2022, meeting held a public hearing, took the Applicant’s and the public’s testimony, and after careful consideration of the application unanimously recommended denial of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The findings of fact that the Planning Commission used to make that recommendation are found below and in the City Council resolution EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Planning Report/Memorandum with Exhibits – August 4, 2022 CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission did not recommend a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change land use classification from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential Page 195 of 202 for 5676 Oakgreen Avenue North. That recommendationis based upon the following findings. The City Council should consider these findings and the draft Resolution of Denial that is an attachment to this report. 1. The proposal for up to 36 units exceeds the allowable density of 28 units at the high density category. 2. The subject area was designated as Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan 2018 to maintain land use consistency with the established th single familyneighborhoods to the south.58 Streetwas seen as the transition point from low to higher density development. 3. There is a need for additional low density/single family development in the City. There is almost no developable land available for additional low density development. The Comprehensive Plan encourages continued development and redevelopment in all density levels. There is more acreage available formid and high density development in other parts of the community. 4. The Comprehensive Plan 2018 designated the subject property as low density to preserve the small town, single family character of this neighborhood. 5. There are community and Staff traffic concerns with more than a low density th development at the corner of 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. The intersection sees high traffic volumes and some back-ups at the four-way stop during peak times. Issues with the driveway access and separation distances to the intersection are a concern. 6. The subject property was designated as low density residential to be consistent with the low density land uses to the south and east. There are concerns with th accessibility and traffic, especially near the intersection of 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. A lower density development would reduce the daily trips in and out of the development. 7. The proposal to change the land use map to high density,rezone the property to R-3 Multiple Family Residential District, and construct up to 36 condo units would be an over-intensification of the property. While the City could potentially provide the area with utility services, access and traffic with this proposedhigh density development raises concerns. 8. A high density development in this area would be an impact tothe neighborhood to the south. While the 150 foot buffer area does provide separation, there would be greater impact to the neighborhood with a high density development of 36 condo units in a three story building than a six unit low density single family neighborhood. Page 196 of 202 RESOLUTION NO.________ 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 FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5676 OAKGREEN ANENUE NORTH BE DENIED WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for aComprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use classification from low density residential to high density residential for the property located at 5676 Oakgreen Ave. North, City of Oak Park Heights, and the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the application be denied based upon findings of fact. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: 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. In 2018, as the Planning Commission and City Council discussed the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, the subject property was considered and specifically called out on page 75 of the Comprehensive Plan 2018 as low density infill development that could accommodate six family homes; and 4. The Planning Commission recommended, and the City Council th determined that the area south of 58 Street and Oak Park Blvd, adjacent to Oakgreen Avenue should be developed as low density residential. As such the land use classification for the subject property changed from mid density residential in the 2008 plan to low density residential in the 2018 plan.The reasons this change was made included the following: Page 197 of 202 a. Land use consistency with the established single family neighborhoods to th the south. 58Street/Oak Park Blvd were seen as the transition point from low to higher density development; and b. Traffic concerns with more than a low density development at the corner th of 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. The intersection sees high traffic volumes and some back-ups at the four-way stop during peak times. Issues with the driveway access and separation distances to the intersection were a concern. Lower density developmentwas determinedto be less of an issue for the intersection; and c. Desire to add additional low density/single family development to the City. There is almost no developable land available for additional low density development. The Comprehensive Plan encourages continued development and redevelopment in all density levels. There is more acreage available for mid and high density development in other parts of the community; and 4. The Applicant has proposed a high density condo project referred to as Walk-a-bout @ Oak Park Heights; and 5. The existing low density residential classification is not consistent with the proposed density, resulting in the Applicant applying for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use classification to high density residential; and 6. The property is zoned O – Open Space Conservation District. The condo project cannot be constructed under this zoning classification. If the Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved, the property would need to be rezoned to R-3 to allow for the multifamily development that the Applicant has proposed. 7. City staff prepared a planning report dated August 4, 2022, reviewing the request; and 8. Said reports recommended denial of the comprehensive amendment subject to findings of fact; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 11, 2022, meeting, took comments from the Applicant and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended that the application be denied based upon findings of fact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DENIES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use classification from low density residential to high density residential for the Page 198 of 202 property located at 5676 Oakgreen Ave. North, City of Oak Park Heights, and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be the same as hereby denied by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with the following findings of fact: 1.The proposal for up to 36 units exceeds the allowable density of 28 units at the high density category. 2.The subject area was designated as Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan 2018 to maintain land use consistency with the established th single family neighborhoods to the south. 58 Streetwas seen as the transition point from low to higher density development. 3.There is a need for additional low density/single family development in the City. There is almost no developable land available for additional low density development. The Comprehensive Planencourages continued development and redevelopment in all density levels. There is more acreage available for mid and high density development in other parts of the community. 4.The Comprehensive Plan 2018 designated the subject property as low density to preserve the small town, single family character of this neighborhood. 5.There are community and Staff traffic concerns with more than a low density th development at the corner of 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. The intersection sees high traffic volumes and some back-ups at the four-way stop during peak times. Issues with the driveway access and separation distances to the intersection are a concern. 6.The subject property was designated as low density residential to be consistent with the low density land uses to the south and east. There are concerns with th accessibility and traffic, especially near the intersection of 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. A lower density development would reduce the daily trips in and out of the development. 7.The proposal to change the land use map to high density, rezone the property to R-3 Multiple Family Residential District, and construct up to 36 condo units would be an over-intensification of the property. While the City could potentially provide the area with utility services, access and traffic with this proposed high density development raises concerns. 8.A high density development in this area would be an impact to the neighborhood to the south. While the 150 foot buffer area does provide separation, there would be greater impact to the neighborhood with a high density development of 36 condo units in a three story building than a six unit low density single family neighborhood. Page 199 of 202 ________________________________________ Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator Page 200 of 202 Page 201 of 202 Page 202 of 202