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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-10 PC Recommending Resolution A 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 FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR OAK PARK SENIOR LIVING PHASE II (FORMERLY CARRIAGE HOUSE CO -OP) ALLOWING AN INCREASE IN THE DENSITY AND BUILDING HEIGHT AT OAKGREEN AVENUE AND 58 STREET NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a Planned Unit Development amendment as it relates to the Oak Park Senior Living Phase II (formerly Carriage House CO -OP) allowing an increase in the density and building height at Oakgreen Avenue and 58 Street North; 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 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 was approved by the City Council for a Planned Unit Development, general plan by the City Council on June 9, 2009; and 4. The Carriage House CO -OP was approved with 48 units in one, two story building; and 5. The Planned Unit Development amendment for Oak Park Senior Phase II includes a total of 96 units in one, three story building; and 6. The building is proposed with setbacks of 24 feet to the right of way of Oakgreen Avenue and a building height of 38 feet; and 7. City Staff prepared a planning report dated November 3, 2011 reviewing the request; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the amended Planned Unit Development subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 10, 2011 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 for a Planned Unit Development amendment as it relates to the Oak Park Senior Living Phase II (formerly Carriage House CO -OP) allowing an increase in the density and building height at Oakgreen Avenue and 58 Street North and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The Planning Commission recommends the property should be re- designated from medium density to high density residential in the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed density of the project. 3. The development agreement shall include a provision that the Oak Park Senior Living Phase II will remain as senior rental and shall not be converted to non restricted rental housing. 4. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed private and public trail system. 5. The setback for Building 4 should be moved at least 30 feet from the right of way line of Oakgreen Avenue. Revised plans shall be provided to the City Council for review and approval. 6. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 2 7. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and applicable watershed authority review and approval. 8. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. The Planning Commission was favorable to the non shielded, residential style light fixtures. 10. The applicant shall submit any plans for new signage subject to City approval. 11. The projected traffic counts are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. If the intersection at 58 Street and Oakgreen Avenue requires signalization or other traffic control measures, the applicant shall agree to a share of the costs as outlined in the Development Agreement. 12. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the plans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development. 13. The trails and sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the City Engineer's review and approvals. 14. The snow storage areas and plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 15. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 16. The Planning Commission was favorable to the 38 foot height of Building 4 as part of the PUD approvals. 17. The den rooms in the dwelling units shall not be converted to bedrooms with the addition of a closet. 18. The Planning Commission was favorable to the final building appearance, colors, materials and the variety between buildings. The applicant shall provide a materials board for the building to be discussed at the Planning Commission and City Council meetings. 19. The development agreement shall include a requirement that all of the buildings be maintained in proper condition and in compliance with City Codes. 20. The applicant shall be required to enter into a development agreement. The development agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. 3 21. The applicant shall provide additional details for the private park area including elevations of the gazebo, materials to be used in the structures and walkways, and landscaping details for review and approval of the City Council. 22. The applicant shall provide a sidewalk connection plan for the first floor units of Building 4 subject to City Council review and approval. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 10 day of November, 2011. / -5 1 4" Jennifer Bye, ( ha' A EST: E /'A o ► ¶', City Administrator 4 ATTACHMENT A Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To The Construction Of Oak Pak Senior Living — Phase II Located at 13945 Upper 58 St. N. (Formerly Known As Carriage House Co -op) Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20-XX-X3OCX Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1 Carriage House Co -op & Assisted Living ATTACHMENT B Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To The Construction Of Oak Pak Senior Living — Phase II Located at 13945 Upper 58 St. N. (Formerly Known As Carriage House Co -op) Application Materials • Application & Fees • Plan Sets (3 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 Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 12, 2011 Required Approvals: PUD Amendment City Council 4/5 PUD Amendment: 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)