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Home My WebLink About2013-05-16 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 III (FORMERLY OAKGREEN VILLAGE) ALLOWING AN INCREASE IN OVERALL DENSITY, ADDING A 30 UNIT MEMORY CARE ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE BUILDING LOCATED AT 13936 LOWER 59TH ST. N., AND RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING THREE UNIT TOWNHOME BUILDING TO FACE THE EXISTING FOUR UNIT BUILDING WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT AT NOVA SCOTIA AVENUE AND 58TH 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 III (formerly Oakgreen Village) at Nova Scotia Avenue North allowing an increase in overall density to 335 units, adding a 30 unit memory care addition to the existing Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care building located at 13936 Lower 59th St. N., relocation of the existing three unit townhome building to face the existing four unit building within the development, 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 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 for a Planned Unit Development, General Plan by the City Council on May 27, 2008; and 4. The Amended Planned Unit Development was approved by the City Council on January 31, 2012 to allow for a revised Master Plan for a total of 291 units; and 5. City staff prepared a planning report dated May 9, 2013 reviewing the request; and 6. Said reports recommended approval of the amended Planned Unit Development amendment subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 16, 2013 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 request for a Planned Unit Development amendment as it relates to Oak Park Senior Living Phase III (formerly Oakgreen Village) at Nova Scotia Avenue North allowing an increase in overall density to 335 units, adding a 30 unit memory care addition to the existing Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care building,relocation of the existing three unit townhome building to face the existing four unit building within the development and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. The Planning Commission recommends the increase of density to 335 units as presented in the Master Plan. 2. The Minor Subdivision, 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. Further amendments to the plat shall require review and approval of a Preliminary/Final Plat. 3. The development agreement shall include a provision that the Oak Park Senior Living Phase III will remain as senior rental and shall not be converted to non restricted rental housing. 4. The Planning Commission recommends the widening of 59th Street and removing the street medians on 58th and 59th Streets at Nova Scotia. All 2 changes to the roadway are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. The Planning Commission recommends the plan with the proposed private and public trail system. 6. The Planning Commission recommends the Master Plan but requests the Applicant look at options for providing an additional setback and landscaping between the future Senior Living Building (Building 6) and the existing four unit townhome building. 7. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 8. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and applicable watershed authority review and approval. 9. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 10. The Planning Commission recommends the non shielded, residential style light fixtures as proposed. 11. The applicant shall submit any plans for new signage subject to City approval. 12. The traffic numbers are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 13. The Fire Marshal and Police Chief should review the p lans and determine the accessibility of emergency vehicles throughout the development. 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 recommends the final building appearance, colors, materials and the variety between buildings as found in the proposed plans. 17. The applicant shall be required to enter into an amended development agreement. The development agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. 18. All conditions as approved by the City Council on January 31, 2012 for Oak Park Senior Living Phase I. 3 19. The Applicant shall provide the existing Homeowners Association members with all required documentation, annual reports, and financial records within 60 day of City Council approval. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 16th day of May, 2013. • Ad Jennife : ha' ATTEST: Eric A. Johnso , City Administrator II 4 ATTACHMENT A Ok Pak Senior Living—Phase III Planned Unit Development Amendment Allowing an Increase in Overall Density, Adding a 30 Unit Memory Care Addition to the Existing Senior Assisted Living& Memory Care Building Located at 13936 Lower 59th St.N. , and Relocation of The Exiting 3-Unit Townhome Building To Face The Existing 4-Unit Townhome Building With the Development At Nova Scotia Avenue and 58th St.N. Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20-11-0133 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Carriage House Co-op & Assisted Living ATTACHMENT B Ok Pak Senior Living—Phase III Planned Unit Development Amendment Allowing an Increase in Overall Density, Adding a 30 Unit Memory Care Addition to the Existing Senior Assisted Living& Memory Care Building Located at 13936 Lower 59th St. N. , and Relocation of The Exiting 3-Unit Townhome Building To Face The Existing 4-Unit Townhome Building With the Development At Nova Scotia Avenue and 58th St.N. Application Materials • Application& Fees • Plan 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: April 4, 2013 Public Hearing: May 16, 2013 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)