HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-01RESOLUTION 2000-01
BEING A RESOLUTION OF ~ COLUMBIA [I~IGHTS CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A SIX
MONTH EXTENSION TO TmP~ MORATORIUM ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY OWNED BY ST. TIMOTHY'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN
COLUMBIA uEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has approved rezoning of certain
property at St. Timothy' s Lutheran Church, 825 51= Avenue NE from R-2, Two Family Residential
District, to R-3 Multiple Fa,mily Residential District; and,
W~P~REAS, the purpose of the rezoning request and approval therefor was to permit the
development of a 70-unit, three story, market rate, senior housing rental apartment project by Nedegaard
Custom Homes, Developer, and Mary T. Inc., owner and service provider; and,
WREREAS, by letter dated June 5, 1998, Mary T. Inc. has informed officials of the City of
Columbia Heights that they will no longer pursue a senior housing project in Columbia Heights; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has represented in general terms to adjacent property owners that
development at this site was intended for a senior rental apartment project only; and,
WI~REAS, the current zoning of this property as R-3, Multiple Family Residential District
allows as permitted uses other types of projects including, but not limited to, townhouses, other multiple
family dwelling structures, YMCA and similar non-profit organizations; and,
W~EREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to 1 ) complete the Comprehensive Plan
update and conduct further research and analysis as to appropl late land uses for this sin'rounding area
which currently consists of single family homes, church, public park, and retnil business uses; and 2)
identify approp, iate zoning and performance standards for the subject property.
NOW, ~REFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council hereby
impuses a six month extension to the moratorium on site hnlwovements and/or development of property
owned by St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights, with said six month extension being in
effect until July 13, 2000, and recognizing said six month time period may be shortened by adoption of a
resolution of the City Council upon earlier consideration of findings.
Passed this 10th day of January, 2000.
Offered by: ._ Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
~a~Musco~~u~~ty Clerk
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