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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 7, 2002CITY 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 MEMBERS ~ Tom Ramsdell, Cha/r Donna Schmitt Ted Yeh/e Stephen W. Johnson Tarnmera Er/c$on PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 N.E. 40TH AVENUE 1. Roll Call. 2. Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 2, 2002. 3. Public Heatings: · None 4. New Business: · Central Avenue; Street, Utility, and Streetscaping and Zone 6A of the City street Rehabilitation Program (presentation by Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director) · Status of Lomianki Park property 5. Miscellaneous: · None 6. Adjourn. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPOrtUniTY EMPLOYER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 2002 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Ramsdell. Roll Call: Commission Members present-Ramsdell, Johnson, Schmitt, Yehle, and Ericson (who arrived at 7:02 pm). Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner) and Shelley Hanson (Secretary). Motion by Yehle, second by Schmitt, to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 12, 2002. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. NEW BUSINESS Case #2002-0403 Site Plan Review PMJ Group Inc. 4241 3rd St NE Planner Johnson explained to the Commission members that Mike Juaire of PMJ Group Inc. has requested site plan approval to permit construction ora three trait, rental townhouse building at 4241 3at St NE. The submitted plans include 1,490 sq. ft. each of living space for units 1 and 2 and 1,450 sq. ft. of living space for unit 3. Each trait includes an attached two car garage, three bedrooms, two baths, and furnished appliances. This piece of property is the southem most site owned by Mr. Juaire that is currently vacant and is the last one to be developed on this block. PMJ Group purchased the properties in 2001 and recently built two 4- plexes on the adjacent properties to the north. The property to the' south, north, and west of the subject parcel is zoned R-3 (Multi-Family District), and is used residentially. The property to the east is University Avenue. The proposed use will continue to be consistent with the character of the surrounding property. The Zoning Ordinance specifies this is a permitted use in the R-3 District as noted in Section 9.907 (2) (e). The proposal also is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan which designates this area as medium and high density residential. The 3-plex proposal submitted meets and exceeds the minimum yard and density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: · Lot width shall be a least 80 ft-subject parcel has a width of 121 ii. · Minimum lot area shall be at least 10,000 sq fi-subject parcel exceeds this requirement with 11,709 sq ft. Total lot coverage of the primary building and accessory structures is 24%. · Front yard setback shall be 30 it-building proposed is at the minimum 30 ft setback. · The side yard setback shall be 20 fi-the proposal will meet this requirement with 20 ii setbacks fi.om both property lines. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 2, 2002 PAGE 2 · Rear yard setback shall be 30 R-the subject parcel meets this requirement with 30-34 foot setbacks due to the configuration of the parcel (see site plan). · The front facade area as recommended in the zoning ordinance requires a minimum of 20% of the front faqade area facing a street to be doors or windows in residential areas. This proposal has 21% of the front facade area as window/door area, meeting the requirements of the proposed ordinance. · The site plan submitted also addressed the landscaping requirement for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects. The ordinance requires a minimum of one (1) tree for every 50 feet of street frontage. This project requires three (3) trees as the frontage is 121 feet. The proposed trees will be planted in the front yard as shown on the site plan. Parking requirements will be met as each unit includes an attached two-stall garage measuring 20 ft by 20 ft. This is the minimum recommended size for two-stall garages. The proposal includes three units, each with a two car attached garage. The survey shows the rear yard setback to be 30 feet to the foundation, with a portion of the building cantilevered out to 29 feet from the rear property line. The ordinance does not consider this type of feature as an encroachment as long as it does not encroach more than 3 feet into the required setback area. The proposed site plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer. The City Engineer has recommended that based upon prior grading issues for the adjacent properties to the north, an erosion control plan be submitted and accepted before the building permit is issued. Planning Commission approval can be subject to City Engineer review and approval of this plan. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan to allow the construction of a three unit, rental townhouse multi-family building at 4241 3rd St. in the R-3 Multi Family District. Commission member Schmitt questioned the lower level bedroom next to the garage. She was concerned about exhaust from the garage area getting into this occupied space. It was explained that the Fire Code requires proper ventilation of the garage area and that a fire rated wall must separate the garage from any living space, so this will not be an issue. Commission member Ramsdell asked Mr. Juaire about the requirement of planting 3 trees and whether he had done this on the other properties he developed. Mr. Juaire stated that he had not planted any trees on the previously developed sites as the ordinance had not been adopted at the time of construction, but that he would be happy to do so this summer when he plants the ones at this location. He stated it would give it a more uniform appearance if he did so. The erosion control issue was also addressed. Mr. Juaire is aware there was a lot of runoff on the other sites due to the grade of the land. He will submit his plan for approval by the City Engineer to control this prior to starting construction. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 2, 2002 PAGE 3 Motion by Yehle, second by Ramsdell to approve the site plan request to allow a three unit townhouse building at 4241 3ra St NE in the R-3 Multi-Family District, subject to: 1. City Engineer review and approval of erosion control plans before building permit is issued and before excavation occurs. 2. Minimum of three (3) trees shall be planted in the front yard, and all other required setback areas to be landscaped with pervious ground cover. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. MISCELLANEOUS Enclosed in the agenda packets was an article on Planning Issues that Planner thought would be of interest to commission members. He also included an update of development issues the City is currently focusing on. Commission member Yehle commented on the number of projects that will be coming to the commission in the near future. Motion by Yehle, second by Ericson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3875 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LETTER Commission Meeting of: 5/7/2002 AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: REVIEW OF 2002 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BY: K. Hansen BY: PROGRAM: CENTRAL AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS & DATE: 5/02/02 DATE: ZONE 6A OF THE STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM Background: When using assessments as part of the financing mechanism for Public Improvements, it is recommended under Minnesota State Statutes governing assessments that planning advisory body to the City Council review the proposed improvements and make a determination for consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan. In 2002, the City of Columbia Heights will be considering two large projects: The Central Avenue Street, Utility and Streetscaping Improvements and Zone 6A of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program. Analysis/Conclusions: Central Avenue Improvements: The City of Columbia Heights has developed plans for the rehabilitation of Central Avenue from 37th to 43rd Avenues. The work, as identified in two separate Engineering Studies and previously accepted by the City Council, includes utilities - water main replacement, sanitary sewer repairs and new storm sewer; and stxeet reconstruction which includes construction of center concrete medians, concrete curb and gutter replacement on both sides of the street and replacing the existing sidewalks. Streetscaping improvements, consisting of decorative, colored concrete sidewalk, colored matched planters and trash receptacles, pedestrian benches and decorative street lighting have also been ordered by the City Council. The total estimated cost of the work is $4,840,000. Zone 6A of the Street Rehabilitation Program: On March 4, 2002, the City Council ordered improvements for 8 blocks of full street reconstruction. Full street reconstruction includes removals of the existing street section, roadway grading with soil corrections (where necessary), new gravel base, new concrete curb and gutter, and new bituminous pavement. City staff also reviews the condition of the existing underground utilities and makes recommendations for the replacement or repair of water main, sanitary sewer and storm drains. The total estimated cost of the work is $1,300,000. Funding for the public improvements includes assessments to benefiting property owners, the City Infrastructure Fund, City Utility Funds, City State-Aid funds and MnDOT funds. Staffwill be present at the May 7a PNZ Meeting and provide additional detail on each project and answer any questions the Commission may have. Requested Action: It would be appropriate to make a separate motion for each project for the finding of consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan. THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE on THE BASIS OF DISABILITY In EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY 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 Community I~l~m To: Planning Commission From: Tim Johnson, City Planner Date: 5/3/2002 Re: Lomianki Park Land l~se Designation As you are aware, the City Council ha~ identified the development of property south of Lomianki Park (37~ Ave to 38~ Ave). ts one of its priority projects for 2002. Following this direction, the City of Columbia Heigh :s hosted an open house on the potential development of this property on March 26, 2002. In A ml 2002 the Park and Recreation Commission addressed the park land issue and recommended ~hat the current parkland status of the land described above be eliminated, as they forsee no future.park activity or improvements on this property. The City of Columbia Heights in 19731 originally adopted Ordinance # 803, which identified that certain residents in the Southwest sectlon of the City as part of a citizens group, raised funds for the purpose of developing a park for tl4eir neighborhood on property acquired from Burlington Northern Railroad. This purpose included the Lomianki Park property between 37th and 40th Avenue, aside from the existing indust[ial businesses. However, it would appear that these funds were probably used for the definitive Lomianki Park property between 38t~ and 39th Avenue. In 1975, the City of Columbia Heights adopted Ordinance #831, which amended Ordinance #803, and also designated certain properties for continued park usage. This ordinance included Block 95; Lots 16-28, lying between 37t~ andi 38t~ Avenue, to be possibly used as a picnic park. Since this time the land has been mainlined by the City of Columbia Heights, but does not function as or resemble park property. The property has virtually no access from the north side because of an existing industrial business at 82 38t~ Avenue. The property also has poor access off of 37t~ Avenue, which currently has a chain in place to prevent vehicle access. There is currently nothing to identify the property as parkland of any kind. The general history of the property indicates that this land was established as park so as to provide for a natural buffer from the railroad switching yards on the west. The property is currently zoned for industrial purposes, but the highest and best use has been identified as residential. The purpose of this discussion is to address the original park dedication, and to provide a recommendation on whether or not to Continue recognizing this area as part of Lomianki Park. Because this land south of Lomianki park at 3701 and 3741 California Street (refer to map) has not been used for park purposes in the last 30 years and as such has not been proposed to be developed for future park usage, staff Would recommend that the current parkland status be eliminated, to allow for future devel6pment. Furthermore, the City Comprehensive Plan specifically indicates that the loss of lhe north and south parcels of Lomianki Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the ~ark system. Attachments: Ord g803; Ord g-831; CouncilMinutes; ~lat map; City map; THE CItY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR the PROVISION Of SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 ORDINANCE # 803 DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCK 73, 95, and 100, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Because certain residents in the Southwest section of the City of Columbia Heights have raised funds for the purpose of developing a park for their neighborhood on properties acquired by the City on agreement with Burlington-Northern Railroad, the City of Columbia Heights finds it wise to dedicate certain park property. Section 2. The following properties shall be designated for park usage: Lots 16 thru 28, Block 95 lying between 37th and 38th Avenues, posslbiy to be used as a picnic park. Lots 19 thru 30 inclusive, Block 100, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues with a project proposed use as a play park area. Lots 23 thru 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a nautre park. Section Section That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30~ Block 95, Lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru 18, Block 100, and Lots 16 thru Z2, Block 73. The Council further expresses their appreciation to the efforts of the citizens group which has unselfishly given freely of their time to promote an improvement in their neighborhood. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Aprll 4, 1973 April ~[~ 1973 Norberg Connor A1 1 Ayes xSL'~'etary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor p. 73 That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the swver, al parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 676. Ord.inance #803 on Southwest Development. A first reading was held on Ordinance #803 on the southwest development proposal. A lengthy discusslon was held on the ordinance. Bert Foster, from Cir-Tech, was present and answered questions from the Council members on the matter. He asked the Council to let him know whether the City would be agreeable to sell the Cir-Tech property to him. It was proposed the second reading of the ordinance and the public hearing be held at the April 23rd Council meeting at which time a proposal could be worked out, Motion by Land, seconded by Connor to adjourn at ll:17 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes, Bruce G Nawrock~ , Mayor Se/dF~'ta'ry to the Council Ordinance #802 - Granting a Franchise to Northern States Power. The City Attorney reported he met with the Attorney from Northern States Power Company and they noted a provision Tn the Columbia Heights Charter, unique to our situation, on the time-table for the franchise ordinance to become effective. He suggested the ordinance be tabled until N.S.P. advises the City that 60~ of the communities involved have adopted this ordinance. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the 2nd reading of Ordinance //802 be tabled indefinitely. Roll Cail - Al 1 Ayes. Ordinance #803 - Southwest Area Development, West' of Main Street. A second reading was held on Ordinance #803 on the area development from 37th to 4Otb Avenue, west of Main Street N.E. A lengthy discussion was held on the ordinance. Ken Hentges expressed concern over the proposed land use in the ordinance, in particular, the amount of land proposed for park purposes. Mary Kordiak, chairman of the Southwest Development Committee, was present and said the Committee worked hard trying to come up with a compromise they felt would be a good proposal for everyone, although not everyone was satisfied with the proposal. Mayor Nawrocki said this proposal started out from the Burlington- Northern Railroad. The Railroad took all the land over to the alley west of Main Street, including the strip in question, and it was through negotiation that the City acquired the property. He said the reason the railroad gave the City this property was the Council's insistance for a buffer strip between the railroad facility and the residents living on Main Street N.E. The Council talked about some park development that would ease the noise and inconvenience of the developing railroad facil~t.les. The proposal we are looking at seems to be a fair compromise to accomplish several different things for the City. Under the railroad proposal, they had ownership of the property and the City had no.thing - no buffer, no industry - just the slope easement to the railroad yard. Now the City owns a strip of property 1/2 block wide and three blocks long and the City has the opportunity to provide some type of buffer for the people, a modest park area, and ~me industrial sites. Ordinance #803 was offered by Norberg, seconded by Connor. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #803 was adopted. Blasting Damage Claims. The City Attorney reported the waiting period for filing damage claims is now up and a letter will be sent to the claimants shortly on the matter. ...... '";'" '"' .... ':" OF COLUMBIA HEIG H T ,,~...:, t ~ ~'~-: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ~:~=-'-',.... ... ....... , .,. ~:'~'590-:4'0th 'AVENUE N~E.' ~88-9221 ~ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 5542 ORDINANCE #811 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #803 ' BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, 95, and lOO, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TH/ CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN: Section l. That Section 2 of Ordinance #803 which states The following properties shall be design~ted for park usage: Lots )6 thru 28, 8lock 35 lying between 37th and 38th Avenue, possibly to be used as a picnic park. Lots 19 thru 30 inclusive, Block )00, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues with a projected proposed use as a play park'area. Lots 23 thru 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a nature park. is hereby amended to read as follows: The following pro~erties shall be designated for park usage: Lots 16 through 28, 8lock 95 lying bet~veen 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly to be used as a picnic park. Lots 13 through 30 and the Westerly 75 feet of Lot )8, inclusive, 8lock 100, lying between 38th and 33th Avenues with a proposed use as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a nature park. Section 2. That Section 3 of Ordinance #803 which stateS: That the following described parcels be desTgnated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru 18, Block )00, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73. is hereby amended to read as follows: That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots )6 and !7, Block lOO, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73. ,W..!C ~OF.;L~JEC ""~:'.;R 8 1,992 -~- Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.. First Reading: December Second Reading: January 13, 1975 Offered by: He[nCz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes ~o- tern December 23, 1974 Mr. Kenneth Hentges, resident of Columbia Heights, spoke at great length in favor of having industry go in to this property, stating the need for industry in the City. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he was sti~l of the mind that the decision made to sell to Commers Soft Water was made at the best interest of the community at large. Second reading held on Ordinance //830 BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE I~Y THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE KNOWN AS LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 100, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX ~'0 MINNEAPOLIS, ANOKA COUN?Y, MINNESOTA to Commers Soft Water Company, Inc. for $22,500. OFFERED BY Land, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call-All Ayes ORDI~IANCE #830 was adopted. A discussion followed on the lease agreement. Mayor Nawrocki spoke on the need to prohibit particular uses rather than general definitions. Attorney Kalina had two versions of the lease available to be used. l'he Council agreed that the agreement containing a detailed list of uses which are prohibited would be the one most desirable. Mr. Kalina spoke on the fact that he had been unable to get together with the Attorney for Commers Soft Water regarding the sale agreement. /~RDINANCE #831 DESIGNAI'I~G USE OF THE WEST 75' OF lot 18, Block l~O0.~ Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, for Park purposes. X~rst reading was held on Ordinance ,~831 SIDE YARD VARIANCE - VFW 3938-5th Street N.E. A discussion was held on the plans for a new building for the VFW to replace their building which had burned. An explanation was given as to the need for a 15 foot variance. Discussion was he~d on how the building would be placed on the lot. A representative from the VFW explained that the front door would be on the south side of the building. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant side yard variance of 15' to the VFW 3938-5th Street, based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Cai 1-All Ayes RECESS WAS CALLED AT 9:40 p.m. RECONVENED at 9:50 p.m. RESOLUTION #74-62 AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS IN THE t974 BUDGET Prior to the reading of the resolution, Mayor Nawrocki, in particular, had questions about the proposed transfers. He was concerned about January 13, 1975 Mr. Watson further reported that this truck had been projected as an expenditure to be made from Revenue Sharing in 15)75 at an estimated total of $10,OOO. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to award the Did for a new 27,500 GVW Truck with Dump Body to Bill Boyer Ford at a total cost of $9,257.40 including trade in, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call-All Ayes Kenneth Hentges was present at the meeting and requested further information on the size of the dump truck box, and size of the truck in general. He pointed out differences in the various sizes. ORDINANCE //828 REGARDING N.S.P. FRANCHISE City Attorney, Ronald Kal ina, reported on his discussions with the attorney for Northern States Power. He informed the Council that the agreement had been reached that the ordinance as revised by the City Attorney would be acceptable. Lengthy discussions were held on this ordinance. Mayor Nawrocki reported on discussions with'Donald Poss, City Manager of Brooklyn Center, regarding the Attorney General's opinion on a fee as opposed to tax on the franchise of N.S.P. The Mayor further noted concerns which he has as to whether the City would be allowed to seek a tax at some date. He mentioned a case in Brainerd where they did not follow the law regarding taxing as stated in the Minnesota Statutes. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned as whether this could also apply to the circumstances of Colun~ia Heights. Attorney Kal ina pointed out that in terms of Columbia Heights, this decision regarding. Brainerd would have no affect on the franchise ordinance under consideration. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that something should be written into the ordinance giving the City the power to tax at a later date. Counci]man Norberg was concerned because no one was present from N.S.P. at this meeting, and he felt someone should be there to speak for them. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to table further consideration on Ordinance //828 until the next regular meeting. Ro)] Cai 1-ali ayes Councilman Logacz asked what powers are given to the City in reference to negotiating acts in regards to our franchise with N.S.P. Attorney Kal ina pointed out that the City Charter gives the authority. Further discussion held on the powers of the City in regard to the franchise, and regarding rate setting. ORDINANCE #831 DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES (AMENDING #803) Second reading was held on this ordinance which designates the West 75' of Lot 18, lIlock )00, Columbia Heights Annex, directly north of the building at 380) California Street, for park purposes. This was as a result of the recent sale of land at 380) California St. ORDINANCE #83l offered by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg Roll Call: Al1 Ayes Ordinance #831 was adopted. 40TH 3956 3950 i:~ 3929 3946 CK' 3938 ~ 3932 3928 392~ 3916 ~ 3910 3900 150 160 3949 3948 5945 3946 3941 5942 3937 3958 3929 3928 3926 3920 3919 3916 3915 3912 3910 3909 151 3906 39TH 100 3852 3848 3842 80 5836 ~ 3828 '"d' 3824 <~ 3820 3816 3810 - 3804 81 3800 3859 3856 3855 3852 3849 3848 3843 3840 3837 3836 3831 3832 3825 3828 3819 3820 3815 3806 3811 3804 3807 3802 3801 3800 58TH 82 3752 (,~I~ 3755 3756 3741 3744 = 3747 3~ 3740 ~ ~ 372o 3725 ~  3717 3712 3702 ~7o~ 37~o :TTH AVE 212 3948 3940 3934 3923 3915 3919 3907 39ol 3863 3859 3855 3858 3851 3850 3847 3848 3843 3844 3839 3838 3837 3832 3833 3827 3826 3820 3819 3816 3815 3812 3809 3806 3805 5800 3752 3748 3747 3744 3741 3740 3736 3737 3732 3731 3728 3724 3723 3720 5717 3716 3711 3712 3708 3705 3704 3701 3700 soo j 222 226 228 23o ~ 3925 5930 3915 3909 3900 3853 3835 3829 3825 3822 3823 3816 3815 3810 3811 3804 3805 3800 AVE 3755 3754 3746 3745 3742 3741 3737 3736 3733 3732 3729 3726 3725 372~ 3722 3717 3716 5709 3710 ~705 24~ AVE 3825 3809 38ol ! ,~,4r 3757 3741 3737 3719 3701 ' I I! ~,! / * CITY 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. colurnbia-heights.mn, us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Gary L. Peterson Cou ncilmembers Bruce Nawrocki Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff Bobby Williams City Manager Walter R. Fehst Date: To: From: Re: May 3, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner Future sale of property ~ 3701 and 3741 California Street NE The now vacant City owned properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street have been looked at for potential residential development and may either be sold through a public bidding process or sold to a preferred developer. The highest and best use of the properties has been determined as medium density residential development. Minnesota Statute 462.356 requires that if a City has a Comprehensive Plan, it must notify the Planning Commission of the intent to purchase or sell land. The City Comprehensive Plan designates this property for parkland use. However, the City Comprehensive Plan specifically indicates that the loss of the south and north parcels of Lomianki Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the park system. Should the City move forward with the sale and development of this property, the City would submit a change in future land use to the Metropolitan Council for these parcels. Recommended Motion: Move to support the future action of the Columbia Heights City Council to sell the properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street NE, as it is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNn'Y EMPLOYER CONCLUSIONS AND MAJOR FINDINGS The following conclusions and findings were included in the 1996 Comprehensive Park System Plan: DEMOGRAPHICS To best meet the changing needs of the population, the City of Columbia Heights park system must be prepared to conform to the needs of the increasing elderly population as well as the increasing number of preschool children and young families in the area. It is also recommended that the Recreation Department do its pan to address the rising growth of non-traditional families by providing alternative activities to meet the needs of single-parent households. D~LOPMENTS ~ ~t..'the needs, of a~completely developed urban area,,.the CiO of Columbia Heights must be ~ing to:acquire additional land that. is deemed beneficial to the park system.,~BeSidesthe ~:n~rth and south end of.~,~k.4,~.~e,~,los~q~s~o( any additional park space would prOve to be e/ ....... ,Poss]ble future land acquisitions include a vacated lot for sale at 3932 Quincy Street, as well as the Kremer and Davis building at 3900 Jefferson Street. Since both these properties adjoin Huset Park, the acquisition of th~.. properties would be beneficial to the redevelopment of Huset Park. RECREATION AND FACILITY TRENDS Besides demographics, the primary trend affecting parks and recreation is increased transportation. People are becoming more destination-oriented and are willing to travel to those places and/or communities that offer them the services they are seeking. With increased transportation, improvements in transportation routes (especially pedestrian-based) and ease of access (including handicap persons) are becoming more critical. Other projected trends include more group activities, improved group areas and picnic facilities, and close-to-home, low-cost recreation opportunities. TRAILS AND PATHWAYS A rapidly increasing trend, trails and pathways are becoming an essential component in linking parks to developments, people, and to the community. As recreation activities such as biking, running, walking, and inline skating increase, the need for an effective trail and pathway system in Columbia Heights becomes more of a priority. 122