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Home My WebLink About2008-08-14 PC Recommending ResolutionA 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, REPRESENTING ANCHOBAYPRO INC. FOR A PUB CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL FOR TWO SENIOR COOPERATIVE RENTAL BUILDINGS REFERRED TO AS THE CARRIAGE HOUSE COOPERATIVE THAT WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN TWO PHASES AND LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 58 STREET NORTH AND OAKGREEN AVENUE SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Tim Nolde, representing Anchobaypro Inc. for a PUD Concept Plan approval for two senior cooperative rental buildings referred to as the Carriage House Cooperative that would be constructed in two p hases and located near the intersection of 58 Street North and Oakgreen Avenue; 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 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items: and and SEE ATTACHMENT B 3. The subject property is zoned B -4, Limited Business District which allows for residential development as a conditional use. The Oakgreen Village development approvals to date have been for a planned unit development; and 4. The City Council, at their April 11, 2006 meeting, approved the concept plan with conditions for Phase 1 and 2 of the Oakgreen Village development; and 5. The subject area includes portions of Phase 2 of the Oakgreen Village development area. 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated August 7, 2008 reviewing the request for the PIJD Concept Plan approval; and • r.. 7. The August 7, 2008 planning report recommended approval of the Concept Plan subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 14, 2008 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 by Tim Nolde, representing Anchobaypro Inc. for a PUD Concept Plan approval for two senior cooperative rental buildings referred to as the Carriage House Cooperative that would be constructed in two phases and located near the intersection of 58 Street North and Oakgreen Avenue and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby'recomrnended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. R -3 District standards for density, and building height are complied with for this project. 2. The plat shall dedicate right-of-way for Oakgreen Avenue and shall be approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney. 3. The City Council should discuss the need for and the timing of improvements to Oakgreen Avenue as part of the discussions of the concept plan. 4. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the plans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development. 5. The Planning Commission and Park Commission should comment on the proposed P public system. and ublic trail stem. The general plan submittals shall address the location of �' trails and their maintenance. 6. All p erimeter units must maintain a 30 foot setback to 58 Street and 20 foot setback to Oakgreen Avenue. 7. Detailed tree inventory, tree preservation, and landscape plans shall be provided for general plan of development. 8. Detailed grading, drainage and utility plans shall be provided for general plan of development review. 2 9 Detailed architectural p lans for the proposed buildings in the project shall be required for general plan of development review. 10. The Planning Commission was favorable to the architectural appearance of the proposed g structures. The City Council shall comment as part of the Concept Plan review. 11. The City Engineer shall comment on the vehicle count and traffic information. 12. An alternative p arking design be provided for the front entrance of the Phase 1 Carriage House building. 13. The Cit y Council shall comment on building placement of the Carriage House Cooperative buildings. 14. The applicant shall provide a redesign of the lower level parking area to meet all drive aisle and disability parking requirements. Recommended b y the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of August 2008. Eric A. J son City Administrator Michael Liljegren, Chair 3 ATTACHMENT A Planned Unit Development (PUD): General Concept Plan Carriage House Cooperative Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20 XX Legal Description: Lot 1 & 2, Block 1, Carriage House Cooperative of the St. Croix Valley Planning Commission City Council ATTACHMENT B Planned Unit Development (PUD): General Concept Plan Carriage House Cooperative Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets ( 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 • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: July 30, 2008 Required Approvals: PUD: General Conce t 4/5 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 p 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 pp the Cit y 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 ( months from the date Council rants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the g applicant Final Plans and to licant fails to file General Plan of Development D l t Stge and F 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)