HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2003-37 RESOLUTION 2003-37
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 4707, 4747, 4757, 4801, 4811, AND 4849 CENTRAL AVENUE NE
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights established the 'Kmart Redevelopment Advisory
Group' to undertake a planning process to determine appropriate redevelopment of the Kmart
Redevelopment Project area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes that the current Kmart site has many
detriments that prevent it from being reused strictly as a commercial site, recognizing a housing
component is necessary in order for a successful redevelopment project to occur; and
WHEREAS, rezoning from GB, General Business District to MXD, Mixed-Use District
provides flexibility in the project redevelopment, and allows for both commercial and residential
components as part of the redevelopment project area; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan, and is in the public
interest and not solely for the benefit of a single property owner; and
WHEREAS, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of the property
within the general area of the Kmart property are compatible with the proposed Mixed-Use
Zoning classification, and
WHEREAS, there has been a change in the character and trend of development in the general
area of the Kmart property, which has taken place since the original commercial zoning
designation, which necessitates the need to consider rezoning for a more appropriate use; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends
approval of the proposed rezoning from GB, General Business to MXD, Mixed-Use District.
Passed this 8th day of September 2003.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Kelzenberg
Ayes: Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki, Ericson, Kelzenberg
Att~)~~~.
P~'~tricia Muscovitz, CMC, ~puty City Clerk