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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090602P & Z MinutesPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 2009 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair-Marlaine Szurek. Commission Members present- Thompson, Fiorendino, Schmitt, Szurek and Peterson Also present were Jeff Sargent (City Planner) and Shelley Hanson (Secretary). Motion by Thompson, seconded by Fiorendino, to approve the minutes from the meeting ofMay S, 2009. All ayes. MOTIONPASSED. Szurek also gave an update on the Informal meeting ofMay 27, 2009 that was held with members of the EDA. There wasn't a quorum of P& Z members, so it didn't constitute a formal meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NUMBER: 2009-0601 APPLICANT: Renaissance Fireworks LOCATION: 4005 Central Avenue REQUEST: Interim Use Permit for Seasonal Sales INTRODUCTION Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. has applied for an Interim Use Permit to allow the operation of a fireworks tent at 4005 Central Avenue. The City of Columbia Heights has recently amended the ordinance regarding outdoor seasonal sales in all zoning districts, and now requires an Interim Use Permit. The specific development standards for an outdoor sales/display establishment are found at Section 9.107 (C)(20), and will be added as conditions of approval for this permit. This will be the Renaissance's Sth year operating a fireworks tent at this location in Columbia Heights. The attached site plan illustrates the configuration and orientation of the fireworks tent to Central Avenue. The Fire Chief has inspected the plans and will conduct a site inspection of the tent prior to the business opening for operation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including retail sales, offices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan. ZONING ORDINANCE The zoning classification for this property located at 4005 Central Avenue is CBD, Central Business District. Fireworks tents are allowed as Interim Uses in this zoning district. Existing parking exceeds zoning requirements. Section 9.106 (L)(10) of the Zoning Ordinance requires that commercial uses provide 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of use. Therefore, the existing 87,500- square foot commercial building is required to have 263 parking spaces. After using the 13 parking spaces for the tent, the site will still have 282 parking spaces. Furthermore, with the location of the display area on the opposite side of the parking lot as the store entrances, the operation should not have any effect on vehicular access for the site. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 J UNE 2, 2009 FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines seven findings of fact that must be met in order for the City to grant an interim use permit. Sargent reviewed the findings with the Commission as follows: The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Fireworks tents are an Interim Use in the CBD, Central Business District, and are considered retail sales, which are permitted. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including retail sales, offices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. Therefore, the proposed temporary use should not have any detrimental impact on neighboring properties because of its proximity to Central Avenue and it is shielded from an adjacent residential use. 4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. The fireworks tent as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent properties. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. The fire department will conduct an on-site survey prior to the business opening. All state requirements regarding fireworks sales will be complied with before the fire department will allow the operation of the business. 6. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. The traffic generated by the fireworks tent will not significantly increase the traffic on the public streets, and the site is large enough to handle additional interior traffic. 7. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect on other uses in the immediate vicinity. As indicated by prior descriptions, the fireworks tent should not have a negative impact on other uses in the immediate vicinity, which are all zoned commercial. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Interim Use Permit for a fireworks tent subject to conditions of approval outlined below. Questions from members: Schmitt questioned the 90 day timeframe allowed for this type of permit. She wondered if they could come back at a later time for another increment of time since they aren't using their entire 90 days for this request. Sargent said technically they would be allowed to make another request, but that each request would need to be approved. In the past, this business has only operated in the weeks prior to the 4th of July, and they leave the site shortly after that date. Sargent also pointed out that they would PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 J UNE 2, 2009 be limited to two signs, with a combined maximum square footage of 32 square feet. Staff will make sure they know this, and will enforce that condition of the permit. Fiorendino asked if the plans were the same as in previous years and if the Police or Fire has ever had any issues with this operation. Sargent responded that it is a similar set up to previous years and that he is unaware of any issues that Fire or Police have had. He reminded members that the Fire Dept. has reviewed the plans submitted and will also be doing a site inspection prior to them opening for business. Thompson asked if there was a deposit required for this Interim Use Permit similar to one Linder's paid as it is not included in the list of conditions. Sargent said that it has not been a condition for this business in the past, but agrees it is a similar situation to that of Linder's and it can be added as a condition if the Commission sees fit. He believes it wasn't included as a requirement because of the timeframe and size of the operation. The Fireworks tent will only be there for approximately 30 days. Public Hearing Opened: No one was present to speak on this issue. Public Hearin~ Closed. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Schmitt, that the Planning Commission approves the Interim Use Permit for a fireworks tent at 4005 Central Avenue NE for a period not to exceed 90 days from date of approval, subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including: 1. The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. 2. The sale of fireworks shall meet all requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA Chapter 1124. 3. Fireworks tents located within the public right-of-way are prohibited. 4. All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area. S. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. 6. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. 7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. 8. Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet. 9. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a mcrximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 4 J UNE 2, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-PZ07 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING AN 1NTERIM USE PERMIT FOR RENAISSANCE FIREWORKS,INC WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2009-0601) has been submitted by Renaissance Fireworks to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting an Interim Use Permit approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4005 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Interim Use Permit for a fireworks tent and sale for a period of no more than 90 days, per Code Section 9.110 (F)(4)(a). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on June 2, 2009; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts the following findings: 1. The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use, as determined by the ZoningAdministrator. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. 4. The use will notsubstantially diminish the use ofproperty in the immediate vicinity. S. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. 6. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the pubic streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. 7. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one L) calendar vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. The sale of fireworks shall meet all requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA Chapter 1124. Fireworks tents located within the public right-of-way are prohibited. All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 5 JUNE 2, 2009 7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. 8. Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet. 9. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. Passed this 2"d day of June 2009, Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: All ayes CHAIR Marlaine Szurek Attest: SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Planning Office. I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above. Mark Lazarchic Date CASE NUMBER: 2009-0602 APPLICANT: Frattallone's Ace Hardware LOCATION: 4340 Central Avenue REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit Outdoor Sales and Display INTRODUCTION At this time, Michael Frattallone d/b/a Frattallone's Ace Hardware is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for outdoor sales and display in the parking lot in front of the business located at 4340 Central Avenue. Sargent explained that Ace Hardware has been in its current location for less than one year, and was not aware that a CUP was required in order to display the merchandise outdoors. It should be noted that this Conditional Use Permit will not expire and will hold merit for the business's subsequent years of operation. The applicant would not need to reapply for future CUPs for the same use at the same location unless he is seeking to amend an approved CUP. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 6 J UNE 2, 2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as commercial use. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan to promote businesses and enhance the city's economic vitality through redevelopment efforts. ZONING ORDINANCE The property located at 4340 Central Avenue NE is zoned GB, General Business, as are the properties to the east. The properties to the north and south are zoned LB, Limited Business and the properties to the west are zoned R-2A, One and Two Family Residential. The Zoning Code at Section 9.110 (F)(3)(d) allows for outdoor sales as a Conditional Use in the GB District. The Specific Development Standards at Section 9.107 (29) state the criteria in which the outdoor sales and display shall be used. These standards state the following: a) The outdoor sales/display use shall be accessory to a commercial use. The outdoor sales will be accessory to the hardware store use, which is permitted in the GB, General Business District. b) All outdoor sales/display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which it is located. The setback requirements in the GB, General Business District are as follows: Front Yard: IS feet Side Yard: none Rear Yard: 20 feet The proposed display area will be placed in front of the store and will occupy nine (9) parking stalls. The display location will meet all minimum setback requirements. c) Outdoor sales/display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. The applicant will confine all outdoor sales/displays to the parking lot located in front of the business and away from any public rights-of-way. d) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of ten feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. A landscape buffer along the abutting rights-of-way is currently in place and will suffice to meet this requirement. e) All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. The proposed display area will be on a hard surfaced parking lot and will be confined to two rows of palates, occupying nine (9) parking stalls. ~ All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. The applicant has stated that it is to his benefit to display the goods in an orderly fashion. This condition will be added as a condition of approval for the CUP. g) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. Currently, there are no plans to utilize any type of outdoor amplification of music or sound. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 7 J UNE 2, 2009 h) The outdoor sales/display area shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on-site below the level required for the principal use. The site requires 483 on-site parking stalls. After taking the existing Linder's Greenhouse use as well as the proposed outdoor display use into consideration, there will still be 589 parking stalls available to the public. i) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Appropriate transition areas between the use and the adjacent properties are currently in place and provide for adequate landscaping and screening. PARI~ING. Section 9.106 (L)(10) of the Zoning Ordinance requires that commercial uses provide 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of use. Therefore, the existing 144,900-square foot commercial building is required to have 483 parking spaces. After accounting for the 30 parking spaces needed for the Linder's Greenhouse and the nine (9) parking stalls for the outdoor display area for Ace Hardware, there will still be 589 on-site parking stalls available to the public. FINDINGS OF FACT (Conditional Use Permit) Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines nine findings of fact that must be met in order for the City to grant a conditional use permit. Sargent reviewed the findings with the Commission as follows: (a) The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Outdoor sales/display is specifically listed as a Conditional Use in the GB, General Business District in the City of Columbia Heights. (b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as commercial use. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan to promote businesses. (c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. The outdoor sales area only occupies nine (9) parking stalls and is located as to not disrupt the fZow of traffic through the parking lot. (d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. The required setbacks for outdoor sales area for the proposed CUP would help ensure that the uses of properties in the immediate vicinity would not be diminished in any capacity. (e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. The outdoor sales area will be maintained to have a neat and tidy appearance. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 8 J UNE 2, 2009 (~ The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and services. The property located at 4340 Central Avenue NE meets this criterion. (g) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. On-site circulation of traffic will not be disrupted because the display area is situated on the parking stall area of the parking lot, not in the drive aisles. (h) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity. Being that outdoor sales/display is allowed in the General Business District with a CUP, it is assumed that there would be no negative cumulative effect of the proposed use on other uses in the immediate vicinity. (i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the GB zoning district. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor sales/display for 4340 Central Avenue. Questions by members: Fiorendino asked if the language regarding distance from the property lines meant the entire site or the area directly in front of the business itself. Sargent told him it applies to the property lines of the entire site. Fiorendino also wanted clarification on whether a change of ownership would void the CUP since it is attached to the business and doesn't expire. Sargent said as long as the location of the permitted use and all of the conditions remain the same, the permit would be in effect. However, if any of those items change, than it would require a new CUP to be issued. Peterson questioned if their old site had this type of storage. Sargent stated if they did, it wasn't directly in front of the store in the parking area, and since staff never received any complaints regarding it, there was no reason to police that. Public Hearing Opened: No one was present regarding this issue. Public Hearin~ Closed. Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Fiorendino, that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor sales/display area for the Frattalone's Ace Hardware Store located at 4340 Central Avenue, subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 9 J UNE 2, 2009 1. The outdoor sales/display area is limited to the nine (9) parking stalls as denoted on the submitted site plan. 2. The outdoor sales/display use shall be accessory to a commercial use. 3. All outdoor sales/display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which it is located. 4. Outdoor sales/display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. S. All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. 6. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. 7. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED. The following Resolution will go to the City Council June 8, 2009 for consideration. DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2009-XX RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FRATTALLONE'S ACE HARDWARE WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2009-0602) has been submitted by Michael Frattallone to the City Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4340 Central Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.110 (F)(3)(d), to allow outdoor sales/display. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on June 2, 2009; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring properties. 4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. 5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. 6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and services. 7. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 10 JUNE 2, 2009 The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one L) calendar vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: 1. The outdoor sales/display area is limited to the nine (9) parking stalls as denoted on the submitted site plan. 2. The outdoor sales/display use shall be accessory to a commercial use. All outdoor sales/display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which it is located. Outdoor sales/display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. CASE NUMBER: 2009-0603 APPLICANT: City of Columbia Heights LOCATION: University Heights TIF District (C8) REQUEST: Approval of Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan BACKGROUND Sargent explained the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of modifying the language of the University Heights TIF district, which was originally established in 1984. The purpose of the modification to the district is to utilize the unlimited pooling allowance to generate fund balances from the District. These funds will be used as seed money to create a new scattered site TIF District throughout the City of Columbia Heights. It is anticipated that the money generated from the University Heights TIF District would allow the City to purchase up to 20 houses that are severely blighted and/or functionally obsolete. The plan would be to tear down dilapidated single-family homes and replace them with new single-family homes at a later date. The Public Hearing to approve the expansion of the TIF District is set for June 8, 2009. Prior to this Public Hearing, Minnesota State Statutes and TIF law requires an approved Resolution from the Planning Commission ensuring that the land use resulting from the expansion of the TIF district conforms with the City's Comprehensive Plan. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN It is anticipated that the City will purchase single-family homes in areas throughout the City in which the Comprehensive Plan guides for Residential use. For this reason, the teardown and reconstruction of new single-family homes would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 11 J UNE 2, 2009 Questions from members: Fiorendino asked exactly what role the commission plays in this process. Sargent stated the Commission's role is to determine whether the establishment of the scattered site district is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Sargent explained that he is not an expert on the TIF Districts or the legal issues of the funding associated with them. Any member wanting more detailed information will need to attend the Public Hearing on June 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers. Fiorendino said it is hard to approve a new district when he didn't know which properties would be included. Sargent explained that hasn't been determined at this time. The scattered site district will encompass the whole city and allow the City to purchase approximately 20 blighted homes to be demolished and eventually replaced with new ones. They will be purchased over a long period of time, one at a time, throughout the City. Schmitt said at the last meeting the Commission had approved e~tending the K-Mart District to include the Sheffield area in hopes of purchasing some of the properties in that area as well. She wanted to know how many homes would be purchased in that district. Sargent explained that number hasn't been determined. Funds from the K-Mart District will be used for this purpose, but the exact number of properties involved will be determined by purchase price of the properties. Schmitt stated she is in favor of the City purchasing blighted properties and replacing with new homes, but she is concerned that too much concentration would be placed in the Sheffield area if the scattered site money were used primarily in this area too. She sees a need for it to be spread out throughout the city. Is it possible to use "citywide minus the Sheffield area" as the language in this Resolution as the Sheffield area is already part of the other District. Sargent responded that the intent is to purchase properties throughout the city and that all purchases will be scrutinized by the EDA to ensure it is following the requirements for each TIF District. Fiorendino said the terminology in the Resolution is confusing as it refers to the downtown Central Business District. He doesn't think the scattered site district should include the Business Districts. Sargent explained the Resolution was written by an attorney, and that the downtown Central Business District actually is inclusive of the entire city, and that the language regarding the boundaries shouldn't be altered. He reminded members to attend the Public Hearing on June 8th if they want further explanation. Fiorendino said he supports the concept of blighted properties being bought and replaced with homes constructed by developers. Public Hearing Opened: No one was present regarding this issue. Public Hearin~ Closed. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 12 JUNE 2, 2009 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Thompson, that the Planning Commission approves Resolution 2009-PZ08, finding that a modification to the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project and a modification to the Tcrx Increment Financing plan for the University Avenue Redevelopment (C8) Tcrx Increment Financing District conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2009-PZ08 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND A MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT (C8) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, (the "City") has proposed to adopt a Modification to the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project (the "Revitalization Plan Modification") and a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the University Avenue Redevelopment (C8) Tax Increment Financing District (the "TIF Plan Modification") therefore (the Revitalization Plan Modification and the TIF Plan Modification are referred to collectively herein as the "Modifications") and has submitted the Modifications to the City Planning Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Modifications to determine their conformity with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the comprehensive plan for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the Modifications conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as a whole. Dated: June 2, 2009 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Thompson All ayes ATTEST: CHAIR, Marlaine Szurek SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 13 J UNE 2, 2009 NEW BUSINESS None at this time. OTHER BUSINESS The City Council was presented with the final draft, including all the amendments, of the Comprehensive Plan for approval so that it could be submitted to the Met Council by the May 29, 2009 deadline. The Met Council will take a couple months to look at it, and either approve the Plan, or send it back for necessary changes. If any are needed, a hearing will again be held to approve the final copy. Fiorendino invited everyone to the grand opening of the new gyms at the High School. He said the event is planned for June l lth from 4 pm - 8 pm. It will be named the Highlander Center. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary