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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-23 Applicant Ltr to OPH Re Project NarrataivesEric Johnson City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 April 23, 2008 Dear Mr. Johnson: Attached are narrative amendment comments relating to our General Plan submittal for Boutwells Landing: 1) 58th Street Tunnel 2) North of 58 Street Development - 11 1 ) 3) McKean Square Historic Village We look forward to discussing the improvements with the city staff in more detail. Sincerely, AU&YVL Bith Alien Black Presbyterian Homes and Services PRESBYTERIAN HOMES 8c SERVICES Allen Black Presbyterian Homes and Services 2845 Hamline Ave N St Paul, MN 55113 (14a 0L 40 of lactiLW tfyLe.) April 23, 2008 Amendment to April 10, 2008, Submittal for Presbyterian Homes 1 VSSA Boutwell's Landing 58 Street Tunnel and Parking General Plan Submittal Description Presbyterian Homes is pleased to present the enclosed application for the Boutwell's Campus. This general plan submittal is for the construction of a new tunnel below 58 street that will connect from the new Boutwells Landing Care Center to the undeveloped land north of 58 Street, and a new parking lot north of 58 Street for Boutwells Landing and Presbyterian Homes staff. The new parking lot is for 80-100 cars, and will be expanded as the north property develops in the future. The proposed tunnel has been designed with a secured access building which will be for the Boutwell's campus use only. The tunnel will provide access for staff who will park in the proposed parking lot, and residents to cross 58 Street to access the retail shops on the north. There will be both a stairway and an elevator in the access building. The building will be connected to a proposed office /residential building in the future, providing access for residents to professional services as well as the new business district. Construction on the tunnel would begin after Stillwater High School begins summer break so not to cause an issue with the traffic associated with the school. The traffic is proposed to be re-routed during construction of the tunnel to provide increased safety and to speed the construction. A stop sign would be placed at on 58 Street at both ends of Norwich Parkway, directing traffic onto the detour of Norwich. In addition, advanced warning signs would be placed on 58 Street describing the temporary traffic change. 2 April 23, 2008 Amendment to April 10, 2008, Submittal for Presbyterian Homes 1 VSSA Boutwell's Landing North of 58 Street Development Concept Plan Description Presbyterian Homes is pleased to present the enclosed application for the concept plan for their undeveloped land north of 58 Street and south of the Lowes/Wai-mart development. This concept plan is being submitted in conjunction with the General Plan submittal for the new tunnel under 58 Street and construction of a portion of the parking lot shown on this concept plan. This submittal includes an updated layout for the area north of 58 Street, which incorporates office, retail and residential components,. This concept is consistent with the previous plans submitted and approved by the City, but has been modified to better fit with the now built-out Lowes store to the north, the desired tunnel location connecting to the Boutwells Landing Campus to the south, and new site drainage and infiltration requirements. The buildings indicated are anticipated to be one, two, and three story buildings. The buildings at the east and west corners of the site are proposed to have commercial and/or retail on the first floor and residential units on the second and third floor, with below grade parking for the residential units. At this time there is not a definite schedule for building construction, but a general plan submittal for work related to the tunnel and a portion of the parking are submitted in conjunction with this concept submittal. 3 April 23, 2008 Amendment to April 10, 2008, Submittal for Presbyterian Homes 1 VSSA McKean Square Historic Village General Plan Submittal Disciipti Presbyterian Homes is pleased to submit the enclosed application for the Boutwell's McKean Square Historic Village. The general plan being submitted is consistent with the concept plan previously approved by the city. The Historic Village includes a local historic school house which is already in place at the site, a chapel replicating the 2 Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, a gazebo, and associated site improvements. The school house currently on site will be refurbished and is planned to be utilized as a demonstration site for area school children. The exterior renovation of the building includes repair and replacement of existing lap siding, exterior trim, doors, windows and shutters; replacement of roof sheathing and asphalt shingles; cultured stone foundation to resemble original stone foundation; addition of front stoop and steps; and the addition of the bell tower to replicate the original building bell tower. Interior renovation includes repair and/or replacement of existing plaster walls and ceiling; repair and refinishing of existing floor; new floor, wall and ceiling insulation; reinforcement of existing roof structure where deteriorated; and a new furnace with heating and air conditioning located in the crawl space or attic. The proposed chapel and gazebo will be new construction. The chapel is modeled after the original 2 Presbyterian Church of Stillwater built in the mid 1800's. It will be a wood frame structure with lap siding and asphalt shingles. The building is designed as a chapel and gathering space for special events, and is designed for year around use (HVAC equipment located within the building). This building will contain rest rooms that are accessible from the interior and exterior so they will be available for use by visitors to the school and site even when the chapel is not in use. The gazebo will be utilized as a shaded sitting area for Boutwell and area residents, as well as a 'bandstand' for special events. 4 `- Renovation of the school house is beginning this spring with the help of AID' construction and resident volunteers. Site work preparation and improvements will also begin this spring. Construction is anticipated to occur within the next two years for the chapel and gazebo 5