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Home My WebLink AboutDecember 3, 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: wwmci, coh..bia-heights, mn.us M£MB£R$ Tom Ramsdell, Chair Donna Schmitt Ted Yehle Stephen W. Johnson Tammera Ericson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 N.E. 40TM AVENUE Roll Call. Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 13, 2002. Public Hearings: Case # 2002-1109; (Continued from November meeting) 4350 Central Avenue NE Conditional Use Permit New Business: · North Lomianki Park designation · Park Dedication 5. Miscellaneous: o Steve Johnson resignation 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2002 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Commission Chair, Tom Ramsdell. Roll Call: Commission Members present-Yehle, Ericson, Schmitt, and Ramsdell. Commission Members 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 September 3, 2002. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case #: ' 2002-1109 4350 Central Ave Conditional Use Permit Northeast Metro 916 A request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Area Learning Center in the existing Walgreen's space in the Mall located at 4350 Central Avenue NE. The applicant is currently in discussions for leasing the space now occupied by Walgreen's. The property is zoned GB, General Business. The surrounding properties are zoned commercial and residential. Site Plans for this site were previously approved to allow for a fueling center and a multi-tenant retail facility in the front parking lot in 2001, but the facilities have never be built. Linder's Greenhouses applies annually for a conditional use permit for a seasonal greenhouse. Staff believes an Alternative School most closely resembles, in use, a public or private K-12 school. As such, this type of establishment is not a permitted or conditional use in the General Business District (Section 9.1005). Vocational, Business, Performing, Visual, and Martial Arts are listed as permitted uses in the General Business District. However, the zoning ordinance does provide the Zoning Administrator the ability to determine if uses not permitted, conditional or accessory, are appropriate and compatible with the district. Section 9.10002(6) General Provisions-Prohibited Uses, reads as follows: "Any use not listed as either permitted, conditional, or accessory in a particular district or any use not determined by the Zoning Administrator to be substantially similar to a use listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory shall be prohibited in that district." In determining if the proposed use is substantially similar, the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance provide the following guidance. The Comprehensive Plan states the City's goals are to: 1. Preserve and enhance the existing commercial areas within the community. (pg. 8) 2. Enhance the economic viability of the community. (pg 10). PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2002 PAGE 2 The Zoning Ordinance states, "commercial districts are established to provide for a wide range of goods and services in locations throughout the community; provide employment opportunities; and enhance the livability of the community by providing convenient access to goods and services." Furthermore, the Zoning Ordinance states in part that, "The purpose of the General Business District is to provide appropriate locations for general retail sales, services, and other commercial development that benefit from their proximity to other commercial uses." The Zoning Ordinance also identifies specific development standards that apply to Schools, K-12 in Section 7; 9.701 (3) Page %20. The standards are met by the proposed use of the site. The applicants have requested a conditional use permit to allow for what they believe is a similar use to the other uses in the district. Staff has reviewed the application and has the following comments: *The Learning Center proposed is a very vital community program. However, staff believes this use is not substantially similar to permitted or conditional uses in the GB District. *K-12 School Programs are currently allowed by conditional use permit in Residential Zoning Districts. School District 916 believes Area Learning Centers can best survive and have success when located in non-traditional settings such as Retail Centers. *There are several Area Learning Centers located in commercial space around the Twin Cities area with the most comparable locations being the Mahtomedi Alternative Learning Center and the ALC in Champlin. *Several staff members had a chance to visit the Mahtomedi ALC and learn about its programs. Staff was impressed with the facilities, and the Learning Center appeared to blend in well with the surrounding commercial environment. The parking requirements would require 43 spaces at the mall site. Currently Walgreen's requires approximately 40 spaces, so this change in use would have virtually no impact as the lot has space for 627 vehicles. The current Walgreen's space is approximately 12,000 square feet in size, and Metro 916 intends to revamp and redesign the interior of the building to meet its needs. They are not proposing any structural changes, and would be adding temporary walls that can be easily adjusted or removed to accommodate changing needs. In summary, although the ALC will provide a reuse for a soon to be vacant retail space, and is a beneficial and well-established program that is important to serving the needs of area students. However, the ALC does not meet Comprehensive Plan land use and economic development goals. It also does not meet the intent of the General Business zoning district. And the fact that it is to be located next to the City Liquor Store also raises some concem. According to these guides, this does not seem to be the best site for this type of establishment. Therefore, staff recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Area Learning Center for Northeast Metro School District 916 at the 4350 Central Avenue NE site for the following reasons: · Public and private schools (K-12) are not listed in the Zoning Ordinance as either a permitted or conditional use in the General Business District and are only allowed by conditional use permit in the residential districts. PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2002 PAGE 3 An area Leaming Center is not a substantially similar or compatible use with the other uses in the district as determined by the Zoning Official under the guidance of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission members asked several questions of those in attendance regarding this issue. Commissioner Ericson asked whether other locations had been considered. Pat Flynn, Attorney representing District #916, stated that they had considered the Buy n Save location in the 40th Avenue Mall and the Menards site on 53ra and Central. They had also looked at the old Honeywell building on 39th Avenue. For various reasons, these sites did not work out. Commissioner Yehle asked about the alternative program, the students that attend the center, the age group of the students, and the area where the majority of the students come from. Mr. Seday, Manager of District #916, explained the concept and structure of the program. He and his staff summarized the average daily routine of a student enrolled in the program. Some students attend classes in 4 time blocks a day, others attend vocational training, others attend post secondary college classes, and some are in the on the job training program. He explained the reasons students attend this facility compared to traditional schools, and that approximately ~ of the students are from this school district. He said the majority of the students are 16-19 years old, with a few being middle school age. He said these students are at risk, and do not perform well in traditional school settings for a variety of reasons. Intermediate District 916 and School District #13 are pooling their resources to provide these services. District #916 will mn the ALC program and as an intermediate school district, they are not held to the same limitations as smaller, traditional school districts. Therefore, they can provide this type of service that smaller districts cannot afford to. Commissioner Schmitt asked whether this is the same program that has been housed at the high school. It was explained that yes, the program has been at the high school for a number of years with about 93 students enrolled presently, but that they have a waiting list of 30 more that they cannot accommodate at this time due to lack of space. With educational needs changing, more room is required for technology related classes and equipment, and to meet the requirements of those requiring special education or special needs. Mr. Flynn explained they have other ALC located in retail malls and that this setting seems to work well. This is a chosen site that would meet the transportation of and travel time for students and their families. He stated that it would have been desirable to have started this several months ago as they would have liked to use the facility for this school year. Remodeling will need to take place and they wish to get started as soon as possible. It will look good and be kept clean. The property will remain a taxable parcel and would continue to generate tax dollars to the city. It will be used 12 months of the year and has activity from approximately 7 am to 8 pm daily. Parking should not be an issue as students come and go at various times, so the number of students at the facility at one time is staggered throughout the day. PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2002 PAGE 4 Commissioner Yehle asked whether they would consider expanding in the future as the City Liquor Store may be moving and the Rainbow Foods could be closing depending on the outcome of the sale of that entity. Mr. Seday responded that they are not looking to grow. This space is as large as they want to go. They were looking for a site of approximately 10,000-12,000 sq. ft. and this location of 12,000 sq. ft. fits the bill. Commissioner Schmitt said she has looked at the Capital View location on Rice Street and that it is located in an old school. She inquired how much of the school they use for their center. Mr. Seday explained they only use the area where the old swimming pool had been located. She then asked about transportation and childcare needs of the students. Nancy Kaldor, Superintendent, stated the Community Education Program would continue to provide day care services to students that need it, at the High School Day Care Facility. There are currently 10 children attending that facility, with a capacity of 15. Commissioner Ericson acknowledged that this is a needed program and that the commission as a whole supports the efforts of the School District to find a new location and that a site away from the traditional school setting may be desirable. But she explained that the job of the commission is to look at what's best for the city as a whole and to stick to a plan regarding any future development or businesses that the city may want to attract. She also stated they must trust staff's recommendations and the research they do on each case. Commission Chair Ramsdell also sees a need for this program, but had concerns regarding this particular site. He said he has a problem with the ALC being located next to a Liquor Store, and that some of the students could be of age to purchase liquor. As the Zoning Ordinance does not allow this use in this zoning district, he hates to set precedence by allowing an exception. Another option would be to change the ordinance which takes up to 60 days. He went 6n to explain that the Commission is only a recommending body to the Council and the City Council has the final say and could decide not to act in accordance with the recommendation. School Board Member, Jan Ostezeski, stated she felt the purpose of a Conditional Use Permit was to allow exceptions for discretionary situations such as this. She further explained the needs and success of the program. Students do well in the shorter time frames established to accomplish goals than the traditional semester time blocks. School Board Member, Tammy Schmidt, agreed and said the talents of our young people need to be tapped and they need guidance while they make decisions about their futures. She felt this was better for the whole community than to allow these students to fall between the cracks. School Board member, Keith Roberts, discussed the viability of the commercial property surrounding this site. He felt the students and their parents would help bring traffic and business to the mall and surrounding area. Mr. Flynn, attomey, said he did not think the Zoning Ordinance forbids this type of use. He felt similar uses are listed as acceptable if a conditional use permit was granted. He felt it is arbitrary language that could be argued, and that the commission should help the School District who is just trying to help the community and serve its citizens. Commissioner Ericson disagreed with Mr. Flynn. She stated the commission is not denying the students and is not denying a conditional use. She went on to explain again that the commission must do what is best for the city based on the current ordinances, plans, and recommendations. PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER ! 3, 2002 PAGE 5 If a conditional use permit is granted, it may prohibit other uses from locating there because they could not locate next to a school (i.e. a restaurant/bar), which is normally an acceptable use in that zoning district. Commissioner Schmitt has concems with possible loitering and being next to the Liquor Store also. After some discussion whether other sites in the area may be more acceptable it was decided to pursue that idea. Motion by Ramsdell, seconded by Yehle to table this issue until the meeting of December 3, 2002, and to coordinate a meeting in approximately two weeks to come up with alternative sites if possible. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. NEW BUSINESS There was no other new business. MISCELLANEOUS Planner Johnson had enclosed several articles of interest to the commission members in the agenda packets. Zoning News Article-Regarding Garages and how cities are dealing with the need for larger structures and the impact on the restrictions and setbacks for these structures. Northstar Corridor Update-This was the latest news as of October 25, 2002, regarding the project. 60-day Rule-An informational article regarding the 60-day statute that sets a time limit for certain land use decisions. There have been recent cases that have been brought before the courts and how the decisions affect cities. There was a short discussion about some of the redevelopment possibilities in the city. Several sites are being looked at and are being considered, but nothing concrete as of this date. Motion by Yehle, seconded by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-36(h0 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Ottr Website at: www. ci. cohtmbia-heights, ml~.us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Gary L. Peterson Councilmembers Bobby Will/ams Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff Bruce Nawrocki City Manager Walter R. Fehst Date: To: From: Re: November 27, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner '7'c)~ Planning Commission Holiday Dinner This is a reminder of our Holiday Dinner scheduled for December 6, 2002, at Little Jacks Restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. We have reservations scheduled for 6:30 pm. We have reserved space for 16, so please let us know if you cannot attend. I hope to see all of you on December 6th! Thanks again for your willingness to serve on the Planning Commission. I really do enjoy working with each one of you. 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.. COiumbia Heights. MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Ottr Website at: ww,[ici, columbia-heights, mn. us From: Date: Re: Planning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner 11/26/2002 Conditional Use for Area Learning Center at 4350 Central Avenue The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the status of the Conditional Use Permit for an Area Learning Center at 4350 Central Avenue. The Planning Commission at its November meeting, took public testimony and decided to table the item until December 3, 2002. As part of the motion to table the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission asked staff to work diligently with School District officials to identify other locations that may be more compatible for an Area Learning Center. With this direction, staff met with district officials and has identified several commercial- office locations on Central Avenue that may be agreeable and work for both parties. However, even though the space needs of these locations may work for the school district, the owners of these spaces have not given their consent for this use. In addition, the school district will need to analyze building plans to make sure that their use can be retrofitted in either space. The two locations that have been explored for possible use are: · 4111 Central Avenue (a two-story office complex). If this space is used, the school district would use the entire second story of the south office building, as well as a portion of the first floor. However, there is no elevator in the building, which would need to be installed in order to meet accessibility codes. The building is also void of a sprinkling system, which would need to be added as well. There is plenty of parking on site, and the building is 100% office-oriented business. Staff would support this location as it would not negatively impact the retail district, and is substantially similar to uses listed in the Central Business Dislrict(CBD). · 3989 Central Avenue (Northeast Bank building). The entire 4th floor is currently vacant. There is plenty of off-street parking in the ramp. However, the students would utilize a common lobby and elevator with all the other businesses in the building. Staff could support this location as it is substantially similar to uses listed in the Central Business District (CBD), but would prefer the 4111 Central Avenue complex. In addition, the Planning Commission should be aware that the School District has asked that their Conditional Use Permit request for 4350 Central Avenue remain on the table and continued in case these two options are not available. Because of the pending 60-day requirement, staff has requested an additional 60-day extension in reviewing this application, in order to allow for other options and locations to be explored. The new 60-day period will expire on February 21, 2002. The applicants intend to explore these office locations for possible use, and will submit a new Conditional Use Permit accordingly if either location works. Thus, No'action is necessary at this time. 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 Vixit Our Website at: ww~ci, cohtmbia-heights, mn.us Community Development From: Date: Re: Planning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner 11/27/2002 Lomianki Park Land Use Designation The Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission have been asked by the City Council to review the City-owned property at 3929 California Street NE and to provide a recommendation for or against removal of park status. As you may be aware, the City Council has recently identified potential industrial development of property north of Lomianki Park (39reAve to 40tnAve). As a reminder, the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission both recommended the removal of park dedication status for south Lomianki in spring 2002. The City Council then amended the ordinance, and officially removed the park designation from the south parcels. The City of Columbia Heights in 1973 originally adopted Ordinance # 803, which identified that certain residents in the Southwest section of the City as part of a citizens group, raised funds for the purpose of developing a park for their neighborhood on property acquired from Burlington Northern Railroad. This purpose included the Lomianki Park property between 37th and 40th Avenue, aside from the existing industrial businesses. However, it appears that the. se funds were used for the definitive Lomianki Park property between 38th 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. Ordinance # 1447 which amended Ordinance # 831, was adopted by the City Council in June 2002. This ordinance included Block 73; Lots 16-28, lying between 39th and 40th Avenue, which was proposed to be a nature park. The land has been maintained by the City of Columbia Heights, but does not function as or resemble park property. The property is currently accessible via a cul-de-sac that dead-ends adjacent to the existing industrial business at 3905 California Street NE. The property is also adjacent to approximately 7 homes which front on Main Street NE. There is a platted and maintained alley that is used for garage access for the Main Street properties and for the existing industrial business. 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, with the highest and best use identified as industrial. 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 Oltr Website at: ww~,:ci, columbia-heights, mn.t~s November 27, 2002 The purpose of this discussion is to address the original and recently visited park dedication for Lomianki Park, and to provide a recommendation on whether or not to continue recognizing this area as part of Lomianki Park. Because this land north of Lomianki Park at 3929 California Street (refer to map) 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 economic development. Furthermore, the City Comprehensive Plan indicates that the loss of the north and south parcels of LomianM Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the park system. Motion: Move to recommend elimination of the current park status for the City-owned parcel at 3929 California Street NE, as this is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. Attachments: Ord g831; Ordinance #1447; Council letter; Plat map; City map; Comprehensive Plan THE CItY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF OISABILIT¥ IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PRO¥1SION Of SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 3929 3905 ~ 80 81 82 3741 ,,,~. ~ 3701.~ 0 0 125.0' 3956 3950 3946 3942 3938 3932 3928 3924 3916 3914 40TH 150 160 3949 3948 3945 3946 3941 3942 3937 3938 3928 3929 3926 3920 3919 3916 3915 3912 3910 3900 100 3852 3848 3842 3836 3828 3824 3820 3816 -- 3810 3804 3800 151 3906 39TH 3856 3855 3852 3849 3848 3843 3840 3837 3836 3831 3832 3825 3828 3819 3820 3815 3806 3811 3804 3807 38O2 3801 3800 38TH 3752 3744 3740 3732 3728 3720 3712 3706 3702 3755 3747 3743 3739 3733 3729 3725 3717 3709 3705 3756 3748 3744 374-0 3736 3732 3728 3724 3720 3712 3708 3704 3700 3923 AVE 212 '~ 3948 3940 )~i222 226 228 230 3925 3930 3915 3909 3900 3835 3829 3825 5822 3915 3919 3907 3901 3863 3859 3855 3858 3851 3850 3847 3848 3843 3844 3839 3838 3837 3832 3833 3826 3827 5820 3819 3816 3815 3812 3809 3806 3805 3800 3753 3752 3748 3747 3744 3741 3740 3736 3737 3732 3731 3728 3724 3723 3720 3717 3716 3711 3712 3708 3705 3704 3701 3823 3816 3815 3810 3811 3804 3805 3800 AVE 3853 3825 5809 3801 3755 3754 3757 3746 3745 3742 3741 3737 3736 3733 3732 3729 3726 3725 3722 3721 3717 3716 3709 3710 3705 249 3741 3737 3719 3701 $£C, 34 7' )s:'. ~' 18 $~c CORff£R 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 part to address the rising growth of non-traditional families by providing alternative activities to meet the needs of single-parent households. '~DzD. EvELO~M ENT'~S ] To meet the needs of a completely developed urban area, the City of Columbia Heights must be' willing to acquire additional land that is deemed beneficial to the park system. ~Besides the'. 'fi0rth and'south end of Lomianki Park, the loss of any additional park space would prove to be 'extremely critical to the vitality of the park system." possible 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 the 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 opporumities. 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 ~... :~ . ... · . .... :..,..-:..~ .~..,.-. ,2 :-;,.;,-..~:.' .~.~ .... __~.. "?'::"t CIT'Y OF COLUMBIA · .~..'r 111 Ill.'l.'-~:, Hill., HI71W~I IIl.~. "'P-'. .'" 11111 1-' i lin Illil- DMiNISTRATIVE '.~'-':.','-'..'. . i'..-' -' ' -'"'"*~ ~IUHT$, MINNESOTA 55 ORDINANCE #8] l BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ~/803 ' BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, ~)5, and I00 COLUHBIA HEIGHTS A~INE× ' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUPIBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN: Sect[on 1. Thac Section 2 of 0rd~nance #803 which states The following properties shall be designated for park usage: Lol:s ]6 thru Z8, Block 9E lying between 37th and 38th Avenue, possibly to be used as a picnic park. Lots 19 :h. ru 30 inclusive, Block ]00, lying between 38th and ]gth 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 bebveen 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly :o be used as a picnic park. Lots 19 through 30 and the ~escerJ¥' 75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, 8lock 100, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues with a proposed use as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive, 81ock 73, proposed as a nature park. Sect ~on 2. That Section 3 of Ordinance #803 which stateS: That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, lyin~ south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru 18, Block lO0, 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 Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 and .17, Block 100, and Lots 16 ~hru 22, 8lock 73. Th~s ordinance sha/l take eFF~_c: and be in Force from and after thlr:y (-30) days after its passage.. F~rs: Reading: December Second Reading: January OfFered by: He[n:z Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: AIl Ayes o- tern ORDINANCE NO. 1447 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE # 831; BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, 95, AND 100, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: That Section 1 of Ordinance # 831 which states: The following properties shall be designated for park usage: Lots 16 through 28, Block 95 lying between 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly to be used as a picnic park. Lots 19-30 and the Westerly 75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, Block 100, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues with a proposed use as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a nature park. Is hereby amended to read as follows: The following properties shall be designated for park usage: Lots 19-30 and the Westerly 75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, Block 100, lying between 38th and 39th 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 2 of Ordinance # 831 which states: That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 through 18, Block 100, and Lots 16 through 22, Block 73. Is hereby amended to read as follows: That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use. Lots 16 through 18, except for the westerly 75 feet of LOt 18, Block 100, and Lots 16 through 22, Block 73. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: May 28, 2002 June 10, 2002 June 10, 2002 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Szurek Williams ~ ~f~ Aye: Peterson, Szurek, W~ck Mayor Gary,l~. Peterson Attest: P, atricia Muscovitz, Deputy Cit~ Clerk COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER AGENDA SECTION: NO: ITEM: Review Status of Lomianki Park North BACKGROUND: Meeting off November 25, 2002 ORIGINATD4'G DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY: Randy Schumacher DATE: November 14, 2002 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL BY: One of the most cost effective redevelopment tools a Commumty Development Department can offer is the ability to assist hi~ quality businesses to expand within the City. I believe Profile Tool and Engineering located at 3825 3" Street meets that high-quality threshold. They approached the City in early October 2002 to assist in their expansion. Glen Stauffacher has owned and operated Profile Tool for over I0 years. He employs about 10 full time employees, hms a clean business, gets high marks fi.om the Fire Department on his annual safety review, and needs to expand his current business fi.om 8,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. He would like to stay in Columbia Heights because of its central location to his suppliers and trade market. He requested assistance fi.om the Community Development Department in locating a site for his new building. For 2003 construction purposes, he would need a commitment by year-end. Staffreviewed the City's portfolio and is recommending that the City Council consider selling Lomianki Park North to Mr. Stauffacher for the following reasons: Present Zoning is correct for Industrial use. · Removal of Park Designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan per Park Board and Planning and Zoning recommendation. · An existing 23,672 square foot industrial building boarders the site to the Southj · Raikoad property is directly West of the site. · Fridley City limits on the North end of the property eliminates future expansion of the road system. The site has numerous negative characteristics for redevelopment purposes- i.e. high antenna at Southwest comer, large banks of elevated lights fi.om the raikoad yard and switching noise. An industrial use would be least impacted by these issues. California Street has been partially vacated to accommodate parking needs of the Industrial Building located directly South of this property. By extending that vacation North to the City limits this would allow the new building to be moved West on the site providing a larger buffer (approx. 45 It) between the residential neighborhood on the East side. OTHER RELATED ISSUES If Profile Tool moved out of the existing building at 3825 3a Street, this would ~ve the City an opportunity to relocate another business in Columbia Heights that needs additional space. Staff'has been working with the owner of MGS, located on 40~ and Lookout Place. The Profile Tool building would be a good fit for MGS, meetings its need for additional square footage and bus route location. Appraiser Malcolm Watson placed an estimated value of $2.40 per square foot on the available Lomianki Park property. Mr. Stauffacher has agreed to pay $2.50 per square foot or approximately $113,327 for the Industrial site. The present taxes being paid on the Profile Tool building (approx. 8,200 square feet) is $6,000 per year. The estimated tax on his new building at 15,000 square feet would be $28,000. If the City Council supports the recommendation of City staff and authorizes the project to move forward, the following procedural steps would take place: 1. City Council would take action to remove the present Park status on the property. 2. City Council would approve first reading of Ordinance for the sale of the property and authorize execution of a purchase agreement. 3. City Council would approve 2"a reading of the Ordinance for the sale of property. 4. 30 days after the 2ad reading of the Ordinance, a closing could take place. 5. Planning and Zoning would rev/ew site plan to assure consistency with City Ordinance and recommend to City Council any vacation of Road Right-of-Way if necessary. Based on the discussion at the City Council Work Session, the following action was suggested. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Col .umbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission to review the City owned property at 3929 California Street and provide a recommendation for or against removal of Park status. COUNCIL ACTION: h:\Consen~2002\CLSale of Lomianki ~ark North I RA ! LROAO PROPERTY PROPOSED L~IDVSTR ~AL $~TE 3929 128.0' 3905 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Ottr Website at: www. ci. cohonbia-heights, mn.us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Gary L. Peterson Councilmembers Bobby Williams Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff Bruce Nawrocki City Manager Walter R. Fehst Date: To: From: Re: November 27, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner Park Dedication Recently the Planning Commission and the City Council granted approvals for Parkside Village, a 25 unit market-rate townhome subdivision adjacent to Sullivan Lake. In this process the park dedication issue was discussed, and ultimately a decision was made to require $750.00 per unit for park dedication fees. Staffwould like the Planning Commission to look at our current ordinance as it relates to park dedication and to also compare other cities requirements in the Twin Cities area. The current ordinance language creates some confusion over interpretation of what 'estimate of improvements' means. Please refer to 9.1403; Section 14: Subdivision Regulations; Page 14-7 for current description of park dedication formula. Staff would like the Planning Commission to provide appropriate feedback so that a draft ordinance amendment could be brought back in January or February 2002 for review. Attachn~nts: Columbia Heights Park dedicatim fees; Comparison park dedicati~ fees THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER .5) Park dedication. For any development or redevelopment where a subdividision or resubdivision of property occurs which creates additional parcels, the resulting contribution shall require either ten (10) percent land dedication for parks, or the cash equivalent of ten (10) percent of the 1 estimate of improvements. The City Council shall determine which measure is most appropriate. ~.~ 9.1404 Design Standards. Subdivision 1. The following design standards are to be followed unless the City Council shall permit a variance because of unusual circumstances due to the topography, placement of buildings or other factors making it reasonable to vary the standards set forth without nullifying the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan or this section. Subd. 2. Streets. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographical conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets. Where such is not shown in the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement of streets in the subdivision shall either: ao Provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing principal streets in surrounding areaS; or bo Conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved or adopted b'y the City Council to meet a particular situation where topography or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing streets impractical. City of Columbia Heights Zoning and Development Ordinance - Section 14 Page 14-7 COMPARISON OF OTHER CITIES PARK DEDICATION FEES ge Ci.ty of Richfield · Park dedication fees are not required. Their municipal liquor stores provide funds for the park system. Their airport expansion also provided funds for park replacement and enhancement. Ci.ty of Elk River · Residential $1,615 per dwelling unit · Commercial $3,000 per acre · Industrial $2,000 per acre Ci~. of New Brighton · Duplex $650.00/unit · Single-Family $750.00/unit · Multi-Family $350.00/unit · Townhomes $500.00/unit Ci.ty of Fridley · Residential Subdivision $1,500.00 per lot · Residential Lot Split $750.00 per lot · Townhome Subdivision $750.00 per townhome unit · Commercial/Industrial Subdivision or Lot Split 0.023 per square foot St. Louis Park · Single-Family dwelling units $900.00 per dwelling unit · Multi-Family dwelling units $900.00 per dwelling unit · Commercial/Industrial 5% of current market value of the unimproved land as determined by the City assessor Ci~. of Golden Valley · Residential Subdivision $1,000.00 per lot Brooklyn Park · Residential dwelling units · Commercial/Industrial $2,00000 per unit $6,000 per acre Burnsville · Residential Single-Family (R-l) Residential Two-Family (R-2) · Residential Multi-Family (R-3) $1,647.00 per unit $1,519.00 per unit $1,500 per unit From: "Steve Johnson" <steve@dealersrealestate.com> To: "Tom Ramsdell" <tramsdell@marudas.com>, "Tami (HOME) Ericson" <tericson@cpinternet.com>, "Walt Fehst" <Walt. Fehst@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us>, 'q'im Johnson" <Tim.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us>, "Steve Johnson" <steve@dealersrealestate.com> Date: 11/20/02 4:33PM Subject: Planning & Zoning Commission I would like to thank the City of Columbia Heights for the opportunity to serve as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner, however, at this time, I must resign my position. I will continue to support the City in every way possible. I have a few to many" irons in the fire" and will be opening a second Real Estate Office in the Brainerd area. Additionally, this will allow me to serve more effectively as a member of the "Rising to New Heights "group. This decision is merely a time management decision I am making in order to be more effective in fewer areas. Thanks again, Steve Johnson