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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 2001CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2'001 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 590 N.E. 40TM AVENUE Roll Call Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of January 9, 2001 and the work session of January 23, 2001. New Business: A. Site Plan Approval PMJ Group, Inc. Case//2001-0201 Re: 4417 University Ave. Staff Reports. A. Continue review of proposed Zoning Ordinance. 5. Adjourn. THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORtUNitY EMPLOYER Case: 2001-0201 Page: 1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE FEBRUARY 6, 2001 MEETING Case ti: 2001-0201 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Address: Mike Juaire PMJ Group, Inc. PO Box 43243 Brookly Park, MN 55443 (763) 382-0704 Applicant: Same Parcel Address: 4417 University Avenue N.E. Zoning: LB, Limited Business District Comprehensive Plan: C-Commercial Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Zoning Land Use North: LB North: Vacant - Residential South: LB South: New Residential East: R-2 East: Residential West: R-2 West: Residential BACKGROUND Explanation qf Request: The applicant requests site plan approval to permit construction of a four unit, rental townhouse, multi-family building at 4417 University Avenue Northeast. Case Histo~_ : This property had been vacant for an extended period of time. However, in July 2000 the abutting property fronting on 44~h Avenue to the south was approved for a similar style four unit rental townhouses. The townhouses were then constructed in the fall of 2000 and are now fully occupied In 1998 and 1999 a number of requests were submitted for City approvals, most notable was submitted by Casey's General Store, which was denied due to noise and traffic concerns. PMJ Group has purchased the northernmost parcel and combined lots 19, 20, 21 for a new parcel measuring 120 ft. by 119 ft. The submitted plans show a building footprint of 88 ft. by 56 ft. Case: 2001-0201 Page: 2 which includes 1,232 square feet of living space for each four units, and each with an attached garage of 20 fi. by 20 fi., You will find attached a narrative describing the project proposal as well as elevation drawings, and floor plans for these two level split entry design townhouse units. ANALYSIS Surrounding Property: Surrounding property on the north, south, is zoned LB, Limited Business District and is used residentially. Property to the east and west (of University Ave. and frontage road) is also used residentially. Technical Review: The Zoning Ordinance specifies that this proposal is a permitted use in the LB District as noted in Section 9.111 (1)(d), which states that "Multiple family buildings [are permitted uses] subject to the lot area per family provisions of Section 9.110(4)." The revised proposal meets and exceeds the minimum yard and density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: Lot Width shall be at least 50 fi. - subject parcel exceeds this requirement with a lot width of 120 feet. Minimum lot area shall be at least 10,000 sq. fi for each four units. - subject parcel exceeds this requirement with 14,280 square feet. Front Yard Setback shall be 12 fi. - the proposed building will front on the service road facing University Avenue N.E. as currently proposed and exceeds the requirement with a twenty foot setback. The twenty foot setback is necessary as the garage doors face a street. The Side Yard Setback shall be 15 ft. - the proposal will exceed this requirement with 16 foot setbacks from both property lines. Rear Yard Setback shall be 20 fi. - the subject parcel exceeds this requirement with a 43 foot setback. Parking requirements will be met as each unit includes a two stall attached garage which is 20 ft. by 20 ft. However, this is the minimum recommended size for a two stall garage. Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan: The 1992 City Comprehensive Plan designates this area as a future redevelopment area as a potential light rail transit development influence area. However, development of light rail transit in the immediate future is not likely given fiscal and competitive constraints. The Land Use Plan shows this area for development of a LRT station with medium density residential immediately to the north (see attached). One goal of the land use and redevelopment plan is to protect the nearby residential neighborhoods. In addition the plan promotes the rehabilitation of existing development in the City. The proposal will not negatively impact any adjacent residential areas Case #: 2001-0201 Page: 3 and will provide an appropriate aesthetic improvement to the former, vacant residential use, so the proposal is considered to be consistent with that portion of the City Comprehensive Plan. The recently built four-unit townhome building has provided visual improvement to this intersection and this new development should provide the same. The new Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Transit Oriented Development. As such, a higher percentage of service-oriented commercial/retail development will be necessary with high-density residential development providing the balance of the development. Permitting this development to go forward will likely necessitate any future transit development to the south side of this intersection or another of the identified sites along the corridor. Positive aspects of this proposal are as follows: · The proposal is an opportunity to meet the identified need for more upscale townhouse and condominium style housing in the City. · The proposal will provide an opportunity to enhance University Avenue, the tax base will be increased, and the community image will be improved. Negative aspects of this proposal are as follows: 1) The proposal will remove a potential site in the City for a LRT station, which is identified in the 1992 Comprehensive Plan. CONCLUSION Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the site plan to allow the construction of a four-unit, rental townhouse multi-family building at 4417 University Avenue Northeast in the LB, Limited Business District. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the site plan request to allow an 88 ft. by 56 fi., four unit rental townhouse multi-family building at 4417 University Avenue Northeast in the LB, Limited Business District. Attachments: Survey Site Plan; area map; completed application form; applicant narrative; elevation drawings; floor plan drawings. Pz2001-0201 4417UnivAveNE CITY OF COLUHBIA HEIGHTS pplication For, Rezoning Variance Privacy Fence Conditional Use Permit  Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Other Street Address of Subject Property, ~}7 Les,1 Description of Subject Property, Applicant Address: Description of Request: e Zoning: Applicable City Ordinance Number Present Zoning Present Use Reason for Request: Section Proposed Zoning Proposed Use 8. l~ibtts Submitted (maps, diagrams, etc.) e Acknowledgment and Sisnature= The undersiined hereby represents upon all of the penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights and the laws of the State of.~innesota. Signature of Applicant: ~/~~~ Date, /:~/0 / · / C./// ' Taken By,--,~/~T-'/__ 4.32 ~1 424 ~ 420 .~ 4-16 ~ 412 ~ 4o,,~.-.~ Zl--5 ~ c"xl 129.6' AVE 4456 4457 4448 4445 4440 4439 4436 4453 4432 4427 4426 4421 4420 4416 4415 4408 4407 4404 4400 129.6' 129.6' 4344 4330 4318 4310 4304 4300 4256 4252 4248 129,6' 4453 4445 4441 4433 4429 4425 4421 4417 4411 301 4359 4351 4343 4337 4333 4242 4232 b'L.C ~ 4511 4512 4507 4506 ,~ 4505 4504 4501 4500 4501 425 4456 4457 4452 4448 4444 4441 4440 4436 4433 4432 4428 4425 4417 4416 4412 4408 315 4404 ~ 4400 4456 4457 4452 4448 4451 4446 4447 4440 4437 4436 4433 4432 4429 4428 4425 4421 4420 4417 44~3 4412 44o9 44o8 44o5 44o4 44Ol 44oo 320 65.6' 66.0' 4348 4347 4544 4337 434O 4334 4325 4521 4328 4324 4320 4315 4316 4307 4305 4301 4255 4245 4237 4233 4308 430O 4256 4250 4244 4236 4232 4357 4356 4353 4352 4349 4348 4345 4341 4340 4337 4338 4335 4334 4331 4328 4325 4324 4321 4320 4317 4316 4312 4309 4508 4305 4304 4301 4300 1~,6' 129.6' . 4260 4256 4251 4250 4245 4244 4241 4242 4237 4236 4233 4232 4329 4228 4507 45 45TH 4455 4451 4441 4437 4433 4429 4425 4421 4417 4415 4411 4407 4401 44TH 4359 4353 4349 4345 4337 4333 4329 4325 4321 4311 4305 4501 43RE 4253 4249 4245 4243 4237 4233 4229 Memo Columbia Heights Planning Department Michael P. Juaire, Owner, PMJ GROUP, INC. 01119/01 Description of Proposed 4Plex Project at 4417 University Ave. NE The Purpose of this memo is to describe a proposal for a new construction 4Plex project at 4417 University Ave. NE. presented by PMJ GROUP, INC. The proposal is for the 4Plex to be constructed on Lots 19, 20, and 21 Block 20, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis. This property is owned by PMJ GROUP, INC., as well as Lots 16, 17, and 18 of the same addition. A proposal was made to, and approved by, the Columbia Heights Planning Commission in July of 2000 for a 4Plex to be built at 315 44~ Ave. NE (which included lots 16, 17, 18, and 19). The proposal included removing Lot 19 from 315 44~ Ave., and adding it to 4417 University Ave. NE. The documentation for this lot split, and lot combination have been submitted to the Anoka County Recorder. The site plans for 315 44~ Ave. NE and 4417 University Ave. NE, for before and after the lot change, are attached. The plans for the 4Plex to be considered for this proposal are attached. The 4Plex will have four Town house style units, with each unit including the following: 1,232 square feet of living space. 2 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Full Kitchen with range, dishwasher, and refrigerator Utility and Laundry Room with Furnace, Central Air, washer, and dryer 2 car garage with automatic garage door openers As shown in the site plan, the 4Plex will be positioned on 4417 University Ave. NE with a 20 foot front yard, 16 foot side yards, and a 51 foot mar yard. ® Page I CERTIFICATE' FOR I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 'THIS SURVEY. PLAN OR REPORT vas .REPAREO .Y .~ OR L--)ER .Y O,.~C~ SUPERV,S~O. AND ~T I ~ A ~Y L~ENSED LAN~ SURVEYOR ruDER RUn,ell J. Kurlh. L.L.S. No. 16113 OF SURVEY OgEASUREMENTS SHOVN IN FEET AND DECIMALS OF A FOOT) o ~o SCALE 11'4 FEET · 4002 ~_FFERSON ST. N.E.. CO[UM3IA IJ~IOH'I-S. IvlN. 55421 (612) 788-g769 FAX 1612) 788-7602 DATE -.~m~, \"~j Z. CK)~ 0 : IRON MONUMENT I i I I r, /' ~' ~,j £ TRACT A (Existine~ Lots 16, 17, 18, and 19, Block 20, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, except that part of said lots taken for highway purposes. TRACT A (Propos, ed) Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 20, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, except that part of said lots taken for highway purposes. TRACT B (Existimt} Lots 20 and 21, Block 20, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, except that part of said lots taken for highway purposes. TRACT B (Proposed) Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 20, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO 1VHNNEApoLIs, Anoka County, Minnesota, except that part of said lOts taken for highway purposes. 44 th Ave. NF 20 '0' 28' 0" m o o ~1~1 ' I --4 I I 20 '0" 28 '0': CT) 0 - 0 ~ ~, I ............. dl IL.- dl IL.-, ........ il ll~ ~ II ..... -JI It _~-II 20 '0" 28 '0"