HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-08 PC Recommending ResolutionA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY RIVER VALLEY RENTALS, LLC
FOR A MIXED USE, PUD CONCEPT PLAN FOR
A 32 UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM BUILDING
AND TWO OFFICE BUILDINGS
LOCATED EAST OF OSGOOD AVENUE AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 36
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from River
Valley Rentals, LLC for a mixed use, PUB concept plan for a 32 unit residential condominium
building and two office buildings located east of Osgood Avenue and south of Highway 36; 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
SEE ATTACHMENT A
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
follows, to wit:
and
and
A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SEE ATTACHMENT B
3. The subject site is zoned a combination ofB -2, General Business District
on the northern portion of the site and R -B, Residential Business /Transitional District on the
south; and
4. The planned unit development has been requested to allow multiple
buildings on one property and the shared access and parking arrangement of the proposed site
plan; and
5. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 5, 2004 and April 1,
2004 reviewing the request for the PUD concept plan; and
6. The April 1, 2004 planning report recommended approval of the PUD
concept plan subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 11, 2004
and April 8, 2004 meetings, 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 by River Valley Rentals, LLC for a mixed use, PUD concept
plan for a 32 unit residential condominium building and two office buildings located east of
Osgood Avenue and south of Highway 36 and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
approval subject to the following conditions:
1. The City's Land Use Plan be amended to accommodate the proposed residential use
component of the project.
2. The applicant demonstrate eligibility for the residential density bonus.
3. The Planning Commission recommends the concept site plan with a minimum 25 foot
front yard setback and eight foot west side setback to the property lines.
4. As part of the PUD development stage plan submissions, a detailed tree inventory and
landscape plan be submitted. As part of the landscape plan submission, particular
attention should be given to the screening of the swimming pool area from the adjacent
private roadway and residences.
5. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
6. The labeling of the condominium building elevations on the site plans be corrected.
7. The applicant shall address the usability of the row end parking stalls within the
condominium building' s underground parking garage as part of general plan of
development submission.
8. As part of the PUD general plan of development submission, the applicant provide details
of the trash enclosure. The enclosure materials shall be consistent with the materials used
on the condominium building.
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9. With the general plan of development, the applicant submit information related to
lighting and signage.
10. The stormwater plan and any changes to the existing pond shall be subject to review and
approval of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
11. A MnDOT access permit shall be required. A copy of the perrnit shall be submitted to
the City prior to issuance of building permits.
of April 2004.
ATTEST:
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 8th day
y
As inistra or
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John Dw e , Chair
ATTACHMENT A
Washington County GEO Code: 04-029-20-11-0051
Legal Description: Outlot A, CIO Number 98 EAST OAKS
TOWNHOMES
ATTACHMENT B
Planned Unit Development (PUD): Concept Plan Review
EAST OAKS 2ND
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 I I XI 7 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
O Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
® Property Tax Statements }/Legal Description(s)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: February 25, 2004
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: March 11, 2004
Required Approvals: PUD: General Concept
Planning Commission 4/5
City Council 4/5
PUD: General Concept — Effect of Concept Plan Approval:
Unless the applicant shall fail to meet time schedules for filing General Plan of
Development Stage and/or Final Plans or shall fail to proceed with development in
accordance with the plans as approved or shall in any other manner fail to comply with
any condition of Ordinance 401 or any approval granted pursuant to it, a General
Concept Plan which has been approved and a PUD Agreement signed by the applicant
shall not be modified, revoked or otherwise impaired pending the application for
approval of the General Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans by any action of
the City of Oak Park Heights without consent of the applicant. (401 .06.C.2.d)
PUD: General Concept - Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval:
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 faits 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)