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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 9, 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 Ramsdel/. Chair Donna Schrn/tt Ted Yehle Stephen W. Johnson Tammera Ericson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 9, 200? .CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 N.E. 40~'" AVENUF Roll Call. "Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of May 7, 2002. Other Business: Introduction of new Community Development Director, Bob Streetar Public Hearings: Case # 2002-0704, Lot Split 2120 43'd Avenue, David Linsk Case 2002-0705-06, Site Plan Review and Preliminary and Final Plat St. Timothy's Church Property, Nedegaard Construction New B,usiness: Request for project extension- Heritage Properties (Rainbow site) Miscellaneous: · None 7. Adjourn THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS E)OES NOT ~)ISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY In EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 2002 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Ramsdell. Roll Call: Commission Members present-Ramsdell, Schmitt, Yehle, and Ericson. Commission member absent-Johnson Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner) and Shelley Hanson (Secretary). Motion by Yehle, second by Ericson, to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 2, 2002. MOTION PASSED. NEW BUSINESS All ayes. Central Avenue-Street Utility and Streetscaping and Zone 6A of the City Street Rehabilitation Program (Presentation by Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director) Kevin Hansen explained that when Public Improvements are assessed, it is recommended under MN State Statutes that the planning advisory body to the City Council review the proposed improvements and make a determination for consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan. And even though Columbia Heights is a Charter City, we are trying to follow MN State Statute requirements. In 2002, two large projects will be undertaken in Columbia Heights. The first being the Central Avenue Reconstruction, and the second being Zone 6A, which is part of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program. central Avenue Improvements--The City has developed plans for the rehabilitation of Central Avenue from 37th to 43ra Avenues. The work will include utilities (water main replacement, sanitary sewer repairs, and new storm sewer) and street reconstruction (which includes construction of center concrete medians, concrete curb, and gutter replacement on both sides of the street and replacing the existing sidewalks). Some parking will be eliminated which will affect mostly the east side of Central. The travel lanes are designed to be 12 ft in width. Streetscaping improvements will include decorative, colored sidewalks, matching planters and trash receptacles, pedestrian benches, and decorative street lighting. Hansen presented a visual display and explained the details of the improvements planned. The project is to begin in about two weeks and should be complete by November 30th. The total estimated cost of the work is $4,840,000. Motion by Ramsdell, second by Yehle, to support City Council action regarding the Central Avenue Rehabilitation Project as it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Ail ayes. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 7, 2002 PAGE 2 Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program--The City Council has ordered improvements for 8 blocks of full street reconstruction for 2002. The area is basically bounded by 7th Street - Quincy St, 42nd-44th Ave. Full street reconstruction includes removal of the existing street section, roadway grading with soil corrections, new gravel base, new concrete curb and gutter, and new bituminous pavement. City staff will also review the condition of the existing underground utilities and will make recommendations for the replacement of water mains, sewer, or storm drains, when necessary. The watermains are very old in this area, and many have lead connections that need to be replaced. In addition, catch basins and larger pipes will be installed to accommodate the flooding issues in this area. This project should begin in June and be complete by September. The estimated cost of the work is $1,300,000. Funding for these projects will come from assessing benefiting property owners, the City Infrastructure Fund, City Utility Funds, State Aid Funds and MnDOT Funds. Hansen explained the City Council will be awarding the bids for these projects at their meeting Monday, May 13, 2002. Motion by Ramsdell, second by Yehle, to support the City Council action regarding the Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program as it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. AH ayes. As another point of information, Hansen stated the City is working with BRW to establish a design concept for the Central Avenue Corridor. A committee has been formed to gather ideas and make a recommendation to the City Council. They will meet over the next six months to review such things as a color scheme, design, or theme that would bring continuity to the corridor. Items that will be considered are building facades, windows, entryways, signage, screening, landscape materials, awnings, etc. Tom Ramsdell has agreed to be a member of this committee. Status of Lomianki Park Property The City Council has identified the development of property south of Lomianki Park (37th Ave to 38th Ave) as one of its priority projects for 2002. On March 26, 2002, an open house was held regarding the potential development of this property. At its April 2002 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Board recommended the parkland status be eliminated, as they did not foresee any improvements being made to this property. In 1973 the City adopted Ordinance #803, which identified residents in the Southwest section of the City as part of a citizens group which raised funds for the purpose of developing a park for their neighborhood on property acquired from Burlington Northern Railroad. This included the Lomianki Park property between 37th and 40th Ave, excluding the existing industrial businesses. It appears that the funds were probably used for the definitive Lomianki Park property between 38th and 39th Ave. In 1975, Ordinance #831 was adopted, which amended Ordinance #803, and also designated certain properties for continued park usage. This Ordinance included Block 95; Lots 16-28, lying between 37th and 38th Ave, to be possibly used as a picnic park. PLANNING AND ZONING COM2VIISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 7, 2002 PAGE 3 Since this time the land has been maintained by the City, but does not function as a park. The p[~perty has virtually no access from the north side because of an existing industrial business at 82 38 Ave. The property also has poor access off of 37th Avenue, which currently has a chain in place to prevent vehicle access. There is nothing to identify the property as parkland of any kind. The history of the property indicates that the 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 bringing this issue before the Planning and Zoning Commission 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 it has not been used as Parkland for the last 30 years, staff recommends that the parkland status be eliminated, to allow for future development. Furthermore, the City Comprehensive Plan specifically indicates that the loss of the north and south parcels of Lomianki Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the park system. The vacant City owned.~ 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. MN Statute 462.356 requires that if the City has a Comprehensive Plan, it must notify the Planning Commission of the intent to purchase or sell land. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property for parkland use. However, the Plan also 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. If the City moves forward with the sale and development of this property, the City will submit a change in future land use to the Metropolitan Council for these parcels. Chairperson Ramsdell explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission is only a recommending board and the City Council can override any of their recommendations. He also stated this is not a public heating, however, as this is an issue important to so many residents, anyone wishing to make a comment may do so, but he asked that they limit their comments to five minutes. Shelly Anderson, 3720 Main Street, stated she has lived there for 34 years before the Railroad expanded behind their homes. She said she remembers when the raikoad gave that property to the City for a buffer area to help separate the homes from the railroad property. It was agreed at the time, according to documents she has, that if the residents could raise $6,000 ($2,000 for each parcel) then it would be designated as park property and used as such. The residents were promised that the property would never be developed as this was considered compensation for being near the railroad. Ms. Anderson said when the $6,000 was given to the City, they spent all $6,000 on the Park Building located on the middle piece. This was not by the residents choice, but was decided by the City Council at the time. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 7, 2002 PAGE 4 Ms. Anderson was also concerned about the plan to level out the berm on the west side of the property to put in a street access for the development. She said that hill is so unstable, she didn't feel this was a good plan. Ramsdell pointed out, that if the development would ever be approved, this is the type of thing that Engineers would need to address and decide what is safe. Ramsdell responded he understood how the residents in the area must feel. He has mixed feelings as to eliminating parkland versus seeing the City move forward with newer development. He stated that the main section of the park is being kept in tact, and only the inaccessible, undeveloped green space is being considered for the development project. Ms. Anderson stated that it wasn't supposed to be undeveloped park; that the original intent had been to make park improvements to all'three sections. Ms. Anderson also stated that the March 26 meeting held to review, discuss and take feed back on the possible development project took everyone in the area by surprise. They were told it was a preliminary meeting. However, the residents who attended the meeting from the area were further upset by the fact they thought Bruce Nedegaard was already approved as the developer who was going to build on the site. They felt if the developer has akeady been selected, then to call it a preliminary meeting was deceiving. Ms. Anderson questioned the Park Board's recommendation to the Council regarding this issue. She was told the minutes are public information and where she could obtain a copy of them. Commissioner Ericson explained the Planning & Zoning Commission's job at this time is to determine if the idea is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It is an acknowledgement only. Any action-taken at this time by the Planning & Zoning Commission does not approve or recommend the development going forward. She explained the Comprehensive Plan is an overall land use plan for the city that was reviewed by a Committee for about 1 ¼ years before being approved by the City Council, and before being submitted to the Metropolitan Council as is required. There is language in the Comprehensive Plan stating that it would not be detrimental to our Park System if the two unimproved sections of Lomianki Park were eliminated as Parkland. James Gustafson of 3712 Main Street, stated he did not think this was a suitable area for a townhouse development as it is very noisy due to the raikoad. He felt it would be difficult and undesirable to live next to this. Jean Boyce of 3825 2 ½ Street, stated that she was a 34 year resident of the area. She said that not everyone in the area knew this was public park property, but if it is, it should be left as such. She feels that children in the area need to have places like this to play, and if this were parkland near the council members homes, it would be a different story. Motion by Ericson, second by Yehle, to advise the City Council they find the elimination of the parkland status for the properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. All ayes. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 7, 2002 PAGE 5 Motion by Ramsdell, second by Schmitt, to support the future action of the Columbia Heights City Council regarding the potential sale of the properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street as it is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. All ayes. MISCELLANEOUS Motion by Yehle, second by Ericson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary 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 Case: 2002-0704 Page: I STAFF REPORT TO Tl:[l~. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR Tlq~. JULY 9, 2002 PUBLIC HE,~RING Case #: 2002-0704 Owner: Address: GENERAL INFORMATION Dave Linsk Applicant: 2120 43rd Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN Phone: Parcel Address: 2120 43rd Avenue NE Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan: LDR, Low Density Residential salTle (763) 788-9586 Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Zoning North: R- 1 South: R-1 East: R- 1 West: R- 1 BACKGROUND Land Use North: Residential South: Residential East: Residential West: Residential Explanation o_f Request: A request for a lot split of the property located at 2120 43rd Avenue NE. Currently 2120 43rd Avenue NE is an abnormally shaped lot measuring 67 feet in the front, 25 feet in the back, and 191 feet in depth. The applicant is proposing to acquire a small portion of property measuring 1,080 square feet from the neighbor at 2112 43rd Avenue, and add this portion to his property in order to accommodate a furore detached garage addition (see survey). This split would keep both lots in conformance with current City lot size requirements. Section 9.410(4) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that an application for a lot split be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall provide a report to the City Council either recommending approval or denial of the proposed lot split. Case Histo~_ : There are no previous Planning and Zoning Commission cases on this site. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES I~OUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.C., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. colurnbia-heights, mn. us Case: 2002-0704 Page: 2 ANALYSIS Surroundin~ Proper_tv: The surrounding property in all four directions is zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential, and is used residentially. Technical Review: Section 9.903 oft he Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance regulates lot area, setback, height and lot coverage requirements in the R-1 District, and Section 9.603 regulates accessory structures and lot coverages. Applicable requirements are as follows. Minimum lot size shall be 8,400 square feet for a single family home - the proposed split · would provide 2120 43rd Ave with 9,920 square feet, and 2112 43rd Ave with 18,105 square feet, both of which exceed minimum lot size requirements. Minimum lot width shall be 70 feet - The current lot width for 2120 43rd Avenue is 67.18 feet, but with the additional square footage the new lot width will be 74.18 feet, thus meeting the City requirement. Detached accessory structures shall be at least 3 feet away from side and rear property lines - there is currently a detached garage on the property at 2120 43rd Avenue, and with a future proposed addition the garage setback will be at 4 + feet, thus meeting requirements. Any lot over 6,500 square feet may have a lot coverage of up to 30% - the lot coverages on both 2120 and 2112 43ra Avenue will be well under 30%, so the proposal meets these requirements. Compliance with Ci~ Comprehensive Plan: The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future low density residential development. - Summa~_ : · The proposal is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and meets the minimum requirements of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance. CONCLUSION Sta_ff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the lot split as it meets the technical standards of the Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Motion: Move to recommend City Council approval of the lot split as it is consistent with City subdivision standards. Attachments: Completed application form; Certificate of Surx, ey; Area map; Resolution; and Notice of Public Hearing 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 **PRE-APPLICA TION MEE TING REQUIRED WITH CITY PLANNER BEFORE SUBMISSION** APPLICATION FOR: Re Zoning/Zoning Amendment Variance Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Lot Split Vacation 1. Street Address of Subject PrOperty: 2. Legal Description of Subject Property: Name: D~/'~/' Z///3:,~' Address: Phone: 7'nfr~'''' 4. Owner: Name: Application Date ;~~---~./'~,te, /~ ;Z~; Case No: °200~"'0"-[0~"1~ Fee: /3-0'q'ODatepd: ¢0.1 Receipt No: Address: Phone: 5. Reason for Request: (Please attach a written narrative describing request and justification for request) 6. Zoning: (Staffwill fill out) Applicable ~City Ordinance # Section Present Zoning Proposed Zoning Present Use Proposed Use 7. Exhibits Submitted (maps, surveys, diagrams, etc) .50r~re~5; /l~rF~t~r~ 8. Acknowledgement and Signature: The undersigned hereby represents upon all o£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 tree and that all work herein mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Columbia Hej,g~hts and the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature of Applicant: Date: ~-/? .-~ tT~ Taken by: ./,~"'~ 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 Thomas Bams#el~, Chair T~ Yohle L~onna Schmitt Stephan Johnson Tamara Ericson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2002. The order of business is as follows: A request fOr a lot split of the property located at 2120 43r" Avenue NE. The current property measures approximately 9,920 square feet, with the proposed split parcel to be combined of 1,080 square feet. The. proposal will split a portion of the property at 2112 43r" Avenue along the abutting property line that will allow for a future detached garage addition. Section 9.410 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that an application for a lot split be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall submit its findings and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. For questions, you may contact Tim Johnson, City Planner, at 763-706.3673. Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Walt Fehst City Manager The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. AuxiliarY aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3811, to make arrangements. (TDDI706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only.) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RESOLUTION NO. 2002-44 SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 - 40TH AVENUE N.E. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 I, Dave Linsk, Hereby request a split of PIN 36 3024 140003 Legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesota. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: That part ol~ Lot 1, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies West of a line drawn from a point on the North line thereof distant Sixty-seven and Eighteen hundredths (67.18) fee{ East of the Northwest corner thereof to a point on the South line thereof distant Twenty-five (25) feet East of the Southwest comer thereof. TOGETHER WITH: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence Southerly on the East line a distance of 94.00 feet; thence Westerly and parallel with the North line a distance of 16.00 feet; thence Northeasterly to a point on the North line, distant 7.00 feet westerly of the Northeast corner, thence Easterly to Ihe point of beginning. Lot 2, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesota, Except the following: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence Southerly on the East line a distance of 94.00 feet; thence Westerly and parallel with the North line a distance of 16.00 feet; thence Northeasterly to a point on the North line, distant 7.00 feet westerly of the Northeast corner; thence Easterly, to the point of beginning. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, are paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lot split given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lot split Is not filed with th~ 'County Recorder within one (I) year of Ihe date of the Council action. PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: This ~ day of. ,2002 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Zoning Officer Signature of Owner, Notarized Owner's Address Telephone No. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this., day of ,2002 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Notary Public This day of ,2002. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Secretary to the Council Gary Peterson, Mayor FEE $150.00 DATE PAID 6-12-02 RECEIPT No.: 43545 .I I o to SCALE IH FEET EXISTING LEGAL DESCIUPTION - #2120 43RD AVENUE Thai part of Lot I, Block I, Audilor's Subdivision or Walton's Snnny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Idimmsola, which lies West ora line drawn from a poinl on Ihe North Line thereordislanl SJxly-seven and EJgJIleen hundredths (67.18) feet East or Ihe Northwest corner Ihereof Ioapointonll, SOUth linelhereof dislanlTwenly-five(25) feetEast oflheSoulhweslcorncrlhereof. TOGETII' '.¥1TII: .* ' Thai part ol ~.,.,t 2. Block I, Auditor's Subdivision of Wallon's Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka COUldy, Minuesola, described as follows: Beginning al Ihe Northesst corner of said tGI 2, Ihcoce Southerly ohlhe FTast line a dislanes of 94.00 foci; Ihcnce Westerly and parallel wilh thc North line a distance or 16.00 feel; Ihcncc Noflh~aslcrly Io ;I poiol on thc Norlh linc, distant 7.00 I'~cl westcdy of the Norlheasl corncr; Ihcncc Easterly to Ihc poinl of bcgioning. EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTIOM - 02112 43RD AVENUE Lot 2, Block I, Audilor"s Subdivision of Waltoo"s Sunny Acres Fourth, Anoka County, Minnesola. I'ROPOSED LEGAl, DESCRIPTION - #2112 43RD AVENUE Lot 2, Block I, Audilor*s Subdivision of Wnllon's Sunoy ^cn~s Fourth, Aneka Counly, Minnesola, Exccp~ Iht following: ~1 hat pert oFLol 2, Block I, Audilor's S~divi~lon of Wallon's ~unny A¢le~ Fourth. Aooka Co~uly. Minuesota, described as follows: Uesinnin8 at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence Soulherly oRIhe East line a dislance or 94.00 foci; Ihence Westerly and parallcl wilh ,he North llnc n dis[anco of 16.00 fcet; thence Northcosterty to a point on the North line. distant 7.00 fcel westerly of thc ",',lorthesst corncr, Ihcl~ce Easterly Io Ihs point or beginnios. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 V"tsit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-height$.mn.u~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN~ Members Tom Ramsdell, Chair Tammera Ericson Ted Yehle Donna Kay Schmitt Stephen Johnson Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission ~11 conduct a public headng in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 590 40~ Avenue NE, at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9, 2002. The order of business is as follows: A request for Site Plan Review, and request for Preliminary and Final Plat of a portion of St. 'lqmothy's Lutheran Church propertyat 825 51st Avenue NE adjacent to Sullivan Lake. The approximately 2.4 acre property is proposed to be platted and developed as a 26 unit market rate town-home project. For questions you may contact Tim Johnson, City Planner, at 763-706-3673. Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Walt Fehst City Manager sh The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis ofdisability in the admission or access to, or _treatment or employ'nent in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all Cityof Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611 to make arrangements. ('1DD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only.) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY E:MPLOYER ........... ., .u-~:~..- t..t.z :vo 7~7 0~49 NEDEG.iA.RD CON'TSTRUCTION ~ ~oi4,'oi~ _CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGFIT~ **PRE-A,PPLffC,4 FION blrff. E~G Rj~O. UiR~D lf/I~ CITY~Ld. NN£R ~ff£IrOR. F, $6rBMi$$iOtV** APPLICATION FOR: "- R~cipt 1. S~eet Address of Subject P~c~:~ 4. Re Zonlr. gtZoniv, g Aanendm~rit Vari<ce Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Sit~ Plan Approval Lot Spilt Vacation 5. K~on for R~u~t: (Pleme aa~h a ~n~n ~five ~crl~ing ~uest mdjustifica~on for 6. Zo~ (St~will fill ouO Case: 2002-0705-06 Page: 1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR Tm~ JULY 9, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING Case #'s: 2002-0705-06 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Bruce Nedegaard Applicant: Address: 4200 Central Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Parcel Address: 825 51st Avenue NE Humphrey Engineering 145 Main St PO Box 252 Woodville, WI 54028 (715) 698-3440 Zoning: Zoned R-3, Multi-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan: HDR - High Density Residential Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Zoning North: GB South: R-1 and R-2 East: GB West: R-3 Land Use North: Commercial South: Residential East: Commercial West: Sullivan Lake Pk BACKGROUND Explanation o_f Request: This is a request for Site Plan, and Preliminary and Final Plat approval of Parkside Village (not St. Timothy Heights as originally indicated), a 2.4 acre owner-occupied 26 unit market-rate townhome subdivision that Nedegaard Homes is proposing to split off fi:om the St. Timothy's Lutheran Church property. Case History: In 1998, St. Tim's Church approached the City and was working with Nedegaard Construction Group to build a senior housing facility, but the project never evolved. The property was rezoned in 1998 to R-3 multi-family residential in anticipation of senior.housing, and the Comprehensive Plan was also amended to allow for a high density residential use, but the project idea failed. The proposed townhome concept had been looked at for the last few years, but never materialized until the church recently decided to sell the property to Bruce Nedegaard for townhome development. Case: 2002-0705-06 Page: 2 ANALYSIS Surrounding Property: The surrounding property on the east is zoned GB, General Business District and is used commercially. The property to the north is zoned GB, General Business. The property to the north is used by the Medtronic Corporation. The property to the south is a combination of single and two-family residential. The area to the west of the subject property, Sullivan Lake Park is zoned R-3 and is surrounded by residential on the south and west sides. Technical Review: Plat Layout: Block 1, Lots 1-6; Block 2, Lots 1-7; Block 3, Lots 1-6; and Block 4, Lots 1-7. The plat will be approximately 2.4 acres in size and will contain 26 market rate townhome units. The plat lays out four distinct building sites; with Block 1 on the north side containing 6 units; Block 2 on the east side containing 7 units; Block 3 on the south side containing 6 units; and Block 4 on the west side facing the park containing 7 units. Each lot will be platted individually according to the building footprint, will share zero lot lines, and will also share open space and common areas with the other owners in the development through a Home Owner's Association. Outlot A - Utility easement over the interior access road. A number of new drainage and utility easements are being proposed as indicated in the plat shown. The City Engineer is reviewing these easements to ensure the utilities serve the development sufficiently. It should be noted that Anoka County surveyors and engineers will review the Final Plat before it is filed to ensure that it meets County requirements. MnDOT is not required to review and give their approval of this subdivision as the development is not directly adjacent to Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65). Public Works Director Kevin Hansen is also reviewing the watermain, and storm and sanitary sewer locations and designs to ensure that the existing systems are able to handle the projected flow increases (see comments attached). Public Works is also reviewing a hydrology study that was submitted by the site design engineer. The proposed development will utilize existing access fi.om 51 st Avenue as shown on the site plan. This entrance to the development is indicated to be between 24 and 25 feet wide, which according to the City Engineer, should be sufficient for the traffic in this development. The City requires a minimum of a 20 foot fire lane for sufficient access. The proposed circulation system indicated should be sufficient to accommodate the number of units proposed. It should also be noted that Nedegaard is also proposing an additional access on the northwest side of the project, for emergency purposes. This emergency access would be required and would probably consist of a knock-down gate of some sort. Nedegaard would actually like for the City to allow access to the development fi.om the entrance portion of park property parallel with the westerly lot line, but the project can fimction without it, and is not dependent on this issue. Case: 2002-0705-06 Page: 3 Site Plan The proposed site plan/plat indicates that all the setback requirements have been met within the development, including side yard setbacks of 20 feet; and front and rear yard setbacks of 30 feet. However, the ordinance allows for encroachments of up to 3 feet for decorative or ornamental features that complement the development. It should be noted that the creation of this plat and newly created lot line between the subdivision and St. Tim's Church, will result in making a small section of the west side of the church non-conforming as it relates to the required side yard setback. A lot split that was proposed and adopted by the City Council in 1998, but never recorded, allowed for the exact same split. The proposed side yard setback from the church to the property line is approximately 20 feet. However, the required setback from the church to the property line is 25 feet. Each unit is being proposed with at-grade patios that will be complemented with a pedestal type design feature to meet setback requirements, and to articulate an architectural design element. The design of the front facades will also be consistent with ordinance requirements that a minimum of 20% of the fagade facing fight of way be windows or doors. The exterior design features incorporate brick, shakes, siding, pedestal style posts, dormers, and second floor porches. It should be noted that the elevations will be staggered in the middle of the Block 4 units, and the Block 2 units. An elevation drop of approximately 3 feet from south to north will allow for the units to be staggered and should enhance visual interest of the buildings facing the church and the park. Technical review: · The 26 owner-occupied units proposed are two-bedroom, two-bath, two-car garage, and will be furnished. Brochures are not available as of yet. · Minimum floor area requirements are 750 square feet for townhomes - Each trait exceeds this requirement. · Minimum garage size requirement is 20 X 20 - Each townhome unit has a two-car garage measuring 20 X 21 in size, and room for a minimum of 2 cars in the driveway. Visitor parking is not required by ordinance, but it may be a good idea to ask for the developer to provide some type of visitor parking. This could either be accomplished through widening the drive aisles in between Blocks 4-5, to allow for a few on-street parking spaces, and still provide a 20 foot drive aisle for fire access. Or the City could ask the developer to eliminate one unit to provide an additional number of visitor parking spaces. · Maximum lot coverage for the site is 35% or 37,051 square feet of building coverage - This development has a total building lot coverage of 30% or 31,758 square feet. · The total % ofgreenspace for the development is 33,372 square feet, or 32% of total lot area. (See Landscaping plan provided for details on greenspace and planting placement). · 20% of building fagades facing a public street, or parking lot shall be windows or doors for residential multi-family residential. The building fagade facing 51st street (see elevation renderings) has been designed so that the appearance is more reminiscent of a one-story rambler style with a lower roof-line and dormers. This development proposes a variety of architectural features and building materials that provide visual interest, and Case: 2002-0705-06 Page: 4 meet the intent of the ordinance building design standards. · A landscaping plan is required for multi-family development - The ordinance requires a minimum of one tree be planted for every 50 feet of street frontage, and a minimum of 4 trees for every one acre of lot area. All other required setback areas shall be landscaped with grass, trees, shrubs, vines, perennial flowers - A professional landscaping design plan has been submitted (see attached) and proposes well in excess of the minimum required # of trees, as well as consistent shrubbery, sodding, and assorted complementary coniferous, ornamental, and deciduous trees. · Park dedication fees were addressed with the new Zoning and Development Ordinance. However, the language adopted did not establish a specific per unit standard. The language refers to a 10% parkland contribution or the cash equivalent of 10% of the estimate of improvements. City Council can make the determination as to what they feel . is an appropriate amount - Staffhas researched a # of first and second ring suburbs and found that the park dedication fees ranged from between $500 - $1,000/unit. The appropriate Subdivision section may need to be amended in the near future to reflect the City Council's desires for consistency with other communities. It should be noted that the current Sullivan Park facilities are sparse as it relates to playground equipment. · Trail connection - Staffvisited the site and has spoken with Bruce Nedegaard about a trail connection to the Medtronic pathway on the north side of the property. Bruce has indicated that he is willing to put this connection in ifMedtronic is willing to allow for it. In this scenario, Medtronic would need to be contacted and agree to allow for an easement to tap into the existing pathway. It should be noted that the City does currently have utility access to a portion of land adjacent to the trail that could be utilized for a possible path connection. Staff would strongly recommend this be accomplished if possible, and would allow for actual trail connections between the development and Sullivan Lake, as well as a trail connection between the development and Medtronic. Miscellaneous The Fire Department has reviewed the plat and has a few minor concerns (see memo attached). Summa~_ : The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows: · This development is the type of upgrade market-rate housing that is needed in order for economic growth to occur. · This is an in-fill site adjacent to an existing park and lake, and represents a quality development that requires no subsidy and adds to the overall tax base. The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows: · NONE, ASSUMING ALL THE CONDITIONS ARE MET. Case: 2002-0705-06 Page: 5 CONCLUSION Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and the Preliminary and Final Plat for Parkside Village(attached), as the proposed plat is consistent with the City Subdivision Ordinance and is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Motions: Move to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for Parkside Village as the proposal is consistent with the City Subdivision Ordinance, and is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. Move to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for Parkside Village and all that identified on the plat submitted at 825 51 st Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions. o City Engineer review and approval of Final Plat, and any changes deemed necessary. City Council review and approval of park dedication fees. Fire Department review and approval of access and watermain issues and any changes deemed necessary. Development Agreement defining requirements and responsibilities of City and Developer. Developer required to make a connection on the north side of the development to the Medtronic walking pathway that connects to the Sullivan Lake pathway. Attachments: Completed application form; Site Plan, Prelim and Final Plat; Grading and Utilities Plan; Landscaping Plan; Elevation sketches; Floor Plans; Fire Dept Comments; Public Works comments; Public Notices; ST. TIMOTHY HEIGHTS Multifamily Subdivision CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA June 26, 2002 145 Main Street, P.O. Box 252 · Woodville, WI 54028 · engineer~baldwin-telecorn.net · 715-698-3440 · Fax: 715-698-3441 INTRODUCTION St. Timothy Heights is a proposed 26 unit multifamily subdivision located in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. This proposed subdivision provides a distinct opportunity for quality homes on a unique property. Because of the proximity of the site to the adjacent church, this property is "ideal" for an aesthically pleasing townhome development. PROJECT DETAILS AND EX/STING CONDITIONS LEGAL DESCRIPTION The property is located on Lots 7 and 8 Auditor's Subdivision, No. 51, except the North 3.6 acres thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Anoka County, Minnesota. (See Attached Boundary Survey) SITE CHARACTERISTICS The property slopes downward to the north with some sporadic trees located throughout the project. The property is bordered by 51st Avenue to the south, the existing parkland to the west, St. Timothy Lutheran Church to the east, and Medtronics to the north. SITE CALCULATIONS The entire site consists of 105,862 square feet or 2.43 acres. The site is entirely contained within R3 Zoning (Limited Multiple Family Residential District). The minimum site coverage allowed by the City of Columbia Heights is 2,000 square feet. The site coverage proposed within this development is 4017 square feet, which is twice the minimum standard required by the City. The site contains 33,372 sq. fL or 32% ofgreenspace. SUBDIVISION DESIGN FEATURES A. SETBACKS St. Timothy Heights will contain minimum setbacks of 30 feet, front yard (with a 3' architect encroachment per City Ordinance); 20 feet, side yard; and 30 feet, rear yard. B. HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION Each lot owner will be a member of the Home Owners' Association (HOA), which will have deed restrictions and covenants addressing the management and care of all open space, common areas, and improvements. C. ROADWAYS The property will be accessed from 51 st Avenue NE, with an emergency entrance and exit fi'om the adjacent parkland to the west. The streets within this subdivision are proposed to include blacktop, crushed aggregate base, and a granular subbase Iii'c, as detailed in the attached plans. D. UTILITIES Watermain Public sewer and water is proposed within this subdivision. A six (6) inch watermain is proposed to tie into an existing ten (10) inch main in 51st Avenue. A possible watermain loop is proposed by tying into a four (4) inch main on city park property near the northwest corner of this site. Sanitary Sewer Ten (10) units are proposed to tie into existing main of 51st Avenue. Sixteen (16) units are proposed to tie into the existing lift station located on the park property near the northwest corner of this site. These sixteen (16) units, at 300 gpd per unit, constitute a total approximate average flow of 3600 gpd. Storm Sewer The entire site drains toward the northwest into an existing eighteen (18) inch equivalent RCP arch pipe. This pipe immediately flows into a 48 inch RCP storm sewer pipe along the north edge of the property discharging into Sullivan Lake. The project site design reduces the peak design flow for a 100-year storm event, below predevelopment conditions. A wet detention basin is also proposed. This wet pond meets the design requirements for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The storm water leaves this pond through a baffled weir, which retains oils and sediment. The storm water then is conveyed through a grassy swale before ultimately reaching the off.site storm sewer. A hydrology study was submitted with the initial submittal. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Name of Proposed Subdivision ST. TIMOTHY HEIGHTS 2. Legal Description of Property The property is located on Lots 7 and 8 Auditor's Subdivision, No. 51, except the North 3.6 acres thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Anoka County, Minnesota. 3. Project Size Approximately 2.43 acres 4. Developer Nedegaard Custom Homes 4200 Central Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 5. Design Development Team Civil Engineer & Site Designer: Humphrey Engineering, Inc. 145 Main Street, P.O. Box 252 Woodville, WI 54016 (715) 698-3440 Surveyor: Carley-Torgerson, Inc. Land Surveyors Suite 703 ' 70 West County Road "C" Little Canada MN 55117 (612) 484-3301 Architect: Elness Swenson Graham Architects, Inc. 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 339-5508 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Public Works Department TO: TIM JOHNSON CITY PLANNER FROM: SUBJECT: KEVIN HANSEN PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEE ST. TIMOTHY HEIGHTS (preliminary review) DATE: July 2, 2002 I have reviewed the subject development submittal packet dated June 13th, 2002 and plans June 26th, 2002 and have the following requirements/comments: Plat · The plat should indicate perimeter front, rear and side easements of 10, 10 and 5 feet, respectively. · Easements should be provided extending over hydrants. · Please provide the City of Columbia Heights with a copy of the drainage easement from St Timothy's Church for the ponding area. Grading/Erosion Control · An NPDES permit will be required (1-5 acres). · Erosion control measures shall be in accordance with the Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual, published by the Metropolitan Council, dated 2001. · Provid~ heavy-duty silt fence (wire backed) along the west and north property lines. · Temporary erosion control shall be placed and inspected by the engineering department prior to any grading activities. · Provide a vehicle-tracking pad at the main entrance off of 51 st Avenue during construction (see attached). · Cover material for soil erosion control shall be in accordance with table one (attached) based upon final slopes and use. All areas outside of the building zone(s) shall be seeded and mulched within 14 days of establishing final grade. · An additional measure of erosion control will be cleaning the public streets, as necessary, throughout site and building construction. · Because the pond slopes exceed 4:1 and benching is not provided, a protective fence shall be required around the pond. · What is the GFE of the north building units? Utilities · All utilities shall meet the City of Columbia Heights 2002 Specifications; a copy is available from the engineering department in a hard copy or electronic format. · All public facilities shall be inspected by the City of Columbia Heights. The City shall also inspect all connect-to Public facilities. The Contractor may call Public Works @ (763) 706- 3700, 24 hours in advance for public inspections. · The City minimum size for water main is 8 inches. St. Timothy Heights - Preliminary Plan Review Tim Johnson Page 2 * Insulate all sanitary sewer pipes with less than 6 feet of cover from the top of pipe to finish grade. · Sanitary sewer and water main shall be public; all storm sewer and roads shall be private. · The water main on the northerly most roadway shall be valved and stubbed to the east property to allow for furore connection. · Along the east property line, move the hydrants west to minimize interference with snow plowing activities. The water service should also be located to the west of the service tap to allow for flushing activities. · Hydrants shall be Waterous Pacer WB-67. · Place extemal chimney seals on all sanitary sewer manholes in accordance with City specifications. · At the FES, tie the last three pipe joints leading to the FES. · Review of the storm sewer is incomplete at this time. · Review of the sanitary discharge into the Sullivan Lake Lift Station is incomplete at this time. General · A Development Agreement should be prepared with Nedegaard Homes which would be recorded against the property and spell out several things such as ownership and maintenance of the infi'astmcture, recovery of City inspection costs, developer warranties, developer permits, and City acceptance. · The ni~nety-degree tums at the main entrance needs to meet the turning radius' for City emergency vehicle access. Please verify with the fire department. · Please provide the City with a detail of how the emergency access (knockdowns) will be provided at the park drive connection. · The Development shall provide the City of Columbia Heights with as-built drawings of all newly constructed utilities, including storm sewer. · Any retaining walls in excess of 4 feet shall be designed with detail drawings prepared and signed by a licensed professional engineer. The design computations and plans shall be certified by the engineer and submitted to the City for permanent record. If modular block retaining walls are used, they shall be constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations upon approval of the design methodology by the engineer. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at (763) 706-3705. Cc: Lauren McClanahan, Public Works Superintendent Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer G: \Users~Public Works\plan reviews~2002\St. Timothy Heights_prelim.doc ' 'Vehicle Tracking Pad ROCK CO~STRUCTZOg £HTPJU{CE Figure 2: Vehicle Tracking Pad Source: Soil Conservation Service, 1987 6'-7" -~ / Drain Space Detail of 14ash Rack Figure 3: Wash Rack Source: Soil Conservation Service, 1987. Metropolitan Council / Ban' Engineering Co. 3-73 ............. "' Mats MulChes, Blankets and Category Service Use Acceptable Types Application I Very Flat areas, shoulder drain outlets, Straw, wood fiber, rapidly Temporary roadway shoulders, lawns, mowed degradable netting on one side 2 One Season Slopes 1:3 and steeper less than 50 ft Straw, wood fiber, netting on long, ditches with gradients 2% or one side less, flow velocities less than 5.0 fps. 3 One Season Slopes I vertical:3 horizontal and Straw, wood fiber, netting on steeper, more than 50 fl long, ditches two sides with gradients 3% or less, flow velocities less than 6.5 fps. 4 Semipermanent Ditches with gradients 4% or 1ess, Straw/coconut, wood fiber, flow velocities less than 8.0 fps, netting on two sides flow depth 6 inches or less. $ Semipermanent Ditches with gradients 8% or less, Coconut fiber, netting on two flow velocities less than ! 5.0 fps andsides flow depth less than 8 inches, watercourse banks within the normal flow elevation. Table 1 Fabric Categories Source: MPCA 2000. · Category-I is a temporary fabric used on fiat areas, and around drain outlets and consists of straw and/or wood fiber with rapidly degradable netting on one side. · Category 2 is suitable for one season use on slopes of 1:3 and steeper that are less than 50 feet long. Cat- egory 2 typically consists of straw and/or wood fiber with netting on one side. · Category 3 is suitable for one season use on slopes of 1:3 and steeper and more than 50 feet. Category 3 typically consists of straw and/or wood fiber with netting on two sides. · Category 4 is used for semipermanent applications on ditches with gradients 4% or less and flow velocities less than 1 $ fps. Category 4 typically consists of straw/coconut and wood fiber with netting on two sides. · Category 5 is used for semipermanent applications on ditches with gradients 8% or less and flow velocities less than 15 fps. Category 5 typically consists of coconut fiber with netting on two sides. Fiber Material. Erosion-control blankets should consist of a uniform web of interlocking fibers with net backing. The blanket should be of uniform thickness, with the material fibers being evenly distributed over the area of the blanket. The blankets should be porous enough to promote plant growth yet shield the underlying soil surface from erosion. All material should have been properly cured to achieve curled and barbed fibers. All blankets should be smolder resistant. Metropolitan Council I Barr Engineering Co. 3-79 To~ From: Date: Subject: Tim Johnson, City Planner John Crelly, Assistant Fire Chief July 2, 2002 Fire Department comments for the St. Timothy Heights project The Columbia Heights Fire Department has the following comments pertaining to the proposed St. Timothy Heights multifamily subdivision proposed on 51 Street N.E.. Please note at the time of this review it is unknown if these 26 units will be provided with a fire sprinkler system. 1) The water main shall be looped. The proposed connection to the four (4) inch main on city park property needs to be accomplished. 2). Provide "No Parking Fire Lane" signs throughout the complex on both sides of the road. Fire Apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet as prescribed by Uniform Fire Code Section 902.2.2.1. 3) Provide access to within 150 feet of all portions of building 1 on the north end of the site. The current configuration does not have adequate access as prescribed by the Uniform Fire Code Section 902.2.1. "Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in accordance with Section 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a building hereat~er constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility." The fire department needs to review and approve the proposed method for barricading the road b~tween the development and the City Park. The clear opening needs to be a minimum of 20 feet in width. lib T REMOVE EXISTING 18" EQUIV[LENT RCP ARCH. REPLACE W/ POND OU~I.ET ~ t73.~ INSTALL (~E D£TNL) (SEE DETAIL) ~" REMOVE L.~ EQUIVELENT RCP REPLACE W/ 18' ~ POND OUTLET Lr-),.~. ~ Ld Z I' RIM 196.6'1 INV. (E) 186.77 INV. (WI I Ill FR13,1 :]:E]~RIq BIqL.[XJIN PRESTIGE I'IQRT FF&C NO. ='76..~-497-:3~ .Tu]. 0t ~ i~9;0(~Ptl P2 al? Dogmmd Ave NW Customer Name 4200 CeMtal Ave NE State MN :~p 'sr~2~ ' ' Phone 7~6~-75T-2926 Rep P'lg~ 1 of 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. columbia-heights, mn. us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Gary L. Pcterson Councilmembers Bobby Williams Mariaine Szurck Julienne Wyckoff Bruce Nawrocki City Manager Waiter R. Fehst Date: To: From: Re: July 1, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner Expiration of Rainbow Project approvals The Heritage Property Investment Group has requested a one-year extension of the site plan approvals that were granted for the multi-tenant retail space by the Planning Commission on August 7, 2001. As you are aware, the Planning Commission approved separate but concurrent site plans for the Central Valu Center at 4300 Central Avenue last summer, which consisted of a Rainbow Foods Fuel Center, and a 9,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building to be constructed in the front portion of the parking lot. These site plan approvals are valid for a period of one year, during which some substantial development or construction shall take place. The Rainbow Fuel Center building permits and construction plans have been approved, but construction has not happened as of yet. Staff is expecting construction to start this summer. However, the multi-tenant specialty retail building that was proposed has not been built, and as the request indicates, has asked for a one-year extension of their site plan approvals. Staff has spoken with attorney Jim Hoeft, and he indicated that while not legally necessary, the Planning Commission should by formality, look at the request for extension by the Heritage Property Group and make a motion regarding this request. This request was a result of numerous staff contacts to try to keep the formerly approved project alive. Community Development is excited to see the approved project develop on this site, and hopes this extension may allow the property owners some additional time to make things work. Staff would recommend that the Planning Commission accept the request from Heritage Property Investment Trust Inc. for a one-year extension of the site plan approvals for a multi- tenant retail operation at 4300 Central Avenue NE. THE cITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ITAG E PROPERTY Har Max Shopping Center, 2100 North Snelling Avenue, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 Telephone: (800) 983-2020 (651) 6314)340 · Fax: (651) 631-3253 · Acquisitions Dept. (651) 697-9417 www. heritagerealty, com May 8, 2002 Mr. Tim Johnson City of Columbia Heights 590 - 40ths Avenue, N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 RE: Multi-Tenant Retail Space- Centrai Valu Center Dear Mr. Johnson: I am the property manager for Central Valu Center between 43 and 44 Avenue northeast and Central Avenue. I am writing you to formally apply for a one-year extension for our Site Plan for a 9,000 square foot multi-tenant retail space submitted concurrently with Rainbow Foods and approved on August 7, 2001, by the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Will you Please contact me and inform me as to anything further I will need to do in order for this permit 'to be extended without expiring on August 7, 2002. My direct line is 651-631-3954. Thank you. Sincerely, ,~age Pro/~y Investment Trust, Inc. George A. Hoen" ' e Property Manager GAH/mbr CC: Theresa Hart Bruce Heitzinger Lease File J:\George\Central Valu\City of Columbia Heights.doc · TOP RET. W,M.L- 1 ~.0 ST. TIMOTHY'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 'tOP P~-'T. WALL- t~..0 BOT. I~T. WALLs t86.S r. WALL= TC~ RET, WALL- 187.S N~LL= 1~0 TOP RET. WALL= lg~00