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Home My WebLink About2011-11-10 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 I (FORMERLY OAKGREEN VILLAGE) ALLOWING A REDUCTION IN THE APPROVED NUMBER OF TOWNHOME UNITS, CONSTRUCTION OF BROWNSTONE UNITS AND INCREASE IN THE DENSITY AT NOVA SCOTIA 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 Oak Park Senior Living Phase I (formerly Oakgreen Village) allowing a reduction in the approved number of townhome units, construction of brownstone units and an increase in the density at Nova Scotia Avenue 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 May 27, 2008; and 4. The Oakgreen Commons project was approved with a total of 44 townhome units; and 5. The Planned Unit Development amendment for Oak Park Senior Phase I includes a total of 134 units, 23 of which are single and multi level townhomes and 111 brownstone units in three buildings; and 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated November 3, 2011 reviewing the request; and 7. Said report recommended approval of the amended Planned Unit Development amendment subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 10, 2011 meeting, took comments from the applicants, 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 Oak Park Senior Living Phase I (formerly Oakgreen Village) allowing a reduction in the approved number of townhome units, construction of brownstone units and an increase in the density at Nova Scotia Avenue 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 preliminary and final plat, as well as the dedication and vacation of any easements shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed density of the project. 4. The development agreement shall include a provision that the Oak Park Senior Living Phase I will remain as senior rental and shall not be converted to non restricted rental housing. 5. The Planning Commission was favorable to the added parking and changes to the private access roadway and cul de sac adjacent to Nova Scotia Avenue North. 2 6. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed private and public trail system. 7. The Planning Commission was favorable to the zero lot line setback for Building 1 but recommended that the right of way area be enhanced with additional landscaping, subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. The applicant shall provide revised landscape plans for City Council approval. 8. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 9. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and applicable watershed authority review and approval. 10. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 11. The Planning Commission was favorable to the use of the non shielded, residential style light fixtures. 12. The applicant shall submit any plans for new signage subject to City approval. 13. 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. 14. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the plans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development. 15. The trails and sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the City Engineer's review and approvals. 16. The snow storage areas and plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 17. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 18. The den rooms in the dwelling units shall not be converted to bedrooms with the addition of a closet. 19. 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 all of the buildings to be subject to review and approval of the City Council. 3 20. The development agreement shall include a requirement that all of the buildings be maintained in proper condition and in compliance with City Codes. 21. 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. 23. The proposed multi level townhome four plex is to be constructed of the same building materials and appearance as the building at 5812 -5818 Nutmeg Court North and all of the existing and proposed one level townhomes are to be constructed with the same building materials and appearance as the building at 13848 -13872 Upper 58 Street subject to review and approval of the City Building Official. 24. 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. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 10 day of November, 2011. Jennifer B IF - / -w . it G ATT' ST: i// c - . (n, City Administrator 4 ATTACHMENT A Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To The Construction Of Oak Pak Senior Living — Phase I Located at Nova Scotia Ave. N. & 58 St. N. (Formerly Known As Oakgreen Village) Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20- XX -XXXX Legal Description: Blocks 1 -3, 7 -12, Oakgreen Village; Outlots A & D, Oakgreen Villa LLC; and Blocks 1 -3, Oakgreen Ponds ATTACHMENT B Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To The Construction Of Oak Pak Senior Living — Phase I Located at Nova Scotia Ave. N. & 58 St. N. (Formerly Known As Oakgreen Village) 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)