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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-018 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-18 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR TIER 2 FUNDING WHEREAS,a proposal(Case No.2013-0102)has been submitted by Tier 2 Funding requesting a Preliminary and Final Plat for a parcel of land at the following location: ADDRESS: 47th and Central Avenue EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1-3,Block 4, Lots 1-4 Block 5,Lots 1-4 Block b, and a portion of Outlot B of Grand Central Lofts 2nd Addition PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1-9,Block 1 Cottages at Grandview and Outlot A and B, Cottages at Grandview THE APPLICANT SEEKS APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed subdivision upon the health,safety,and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area; and has held the required public hearing on this proposal on February 5, 2013. 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 proposed preliminary plat conforms to the requirements of§9.115. 2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed subdivision contains parcel and land subdivision layout that is consistent with good planning and site engineering design principles FURTHER,BE IT RESOLVED,that the attached condition,plans,maps, and other information shall become part of this subdivision approval. CONDITIONS: 1. Each lot will require erosion control measures—they need to be installed and inspected by the City prior to any site activities beginning(as lots are built). 2. Catch basin inlet protection shall be provided on the downstream catch basins. 3. All work within public easement shall be inspected by the City Engineering Department. 24-hour advance notice of an inspection is required. 4. At the street cuts—the street restoration shall be in accordance with Engineering standard plates. The pavement wear course was placed in 2012, which requires curb to curb pavement restoration. 5. Curbing installation shall meet City standard plate requirements. 6. New sewer and water service installations and service disconnects shall be inspected by Public Works. Passed this 11 b day of February 2013. Offered by: Diehm Seconded by: Williams Roll Call: All Ayes: Mayor Ga . Peterson Attest: Tori L onh t City C erk CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2013-0102 DATE: February 5, 2013 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: Tier 2 Funding LOCATION: Grand Central Lofts 2 d Addition (47th and Central) REQUEST: Preliminary Plat Approval, Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements, Site Plan Approval PREPARED BY: Sheila Cartney, Assistant Community Development Director INTRODUCTION At this time, the applicant is requesting three approvals to build 9 detached single family homes. They are as follows: 1. A Preliminary/Final Plat approval. 2. The vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements. 3. A Site Plan Approval. The original plan was approved for 11 attached townhome units. BACKGROUND In 2003, a site plan was approved for three condominium buildings containing 66 units each and 21 townhomes in six groupings, with associated open space and a community center. The request is to "replat"the townhome lots and outlot(leaving the condos and community center as is). The townhomes were originally platted as Lots 1-4, Block 1, Lots 1-4 Block 2, Lots 1-2 Block 3, Lots 1-3 Block 4, Lots1-4 Block 5, Lots 1-4 Block 6, and Outlot B, Grand Central Lofts Second Addition. The community center is Lot 1 Block 7, Grand Central Lofts Second Addition. Ten townhouses have been built at this time. The townhouses were approved with a stucco and stone veneer finish with a half-timber decorative accent. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission February 5, 2013 Cottages at Grandview Case # 2013 7102 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is guided Transit Oriented Development in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Transit-oriented development land use areas typically include a mix of retail, office and higher density residential uses, and are located along University Avenue and Central Avenue due to the frequency of transit service along these corridors. Replacing townhomes with small lot single family homes is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation and goals. ZONING ORDINANCE The subject site is zoned MDX, Mixed Use District as are the properties to the south. The properties to the east are zoned R-2A, One and Two Family Residential and the properties to the north are zoned R-1 Single Family Residential, the properties to the west are zoned GB, General Business. Preliminary/Final Plat As stated before the applicant is proposing the reduce the remaining 11 townhouse lots down to 9 single family lots, by way of Preliminary and Final Plat. This will also cause some drainage and utility easements to be vacated. The townhouses that are built will remain as originally platted as well as the community center. The new Plat Cottages at Grandview will create Lots 1-9 Block 1, Outlot A and Outlot B. Each house will be platted on their own lot. The majority of the lots will be 4,050 square feet while two lots will be 4,350 square feet (originally 2,460). Portions of the existing drainage and utility easements for Outlot B, Grand Central Lofts Second Addition will be vacated and rededicated with the Cottages at Grandview Plat. The roads will remain private, but will be installed in accordance with Engineering standards plates. Site Plan Approval As previously explained the applicant is proposing a new plat to create 9 single family lots replacing the 11 previously approved attached townhouses. The subject site is located in the Highway District of the Design Guidelines. The new single family homes will be part of the association however the exact details have not been worked at the time this report was written. LOTS: The subject property is zoned Mixed Use and does not have specific lot size and setback requirements. The average proposed lot is 4,050 square feet and two lots are 4,250 square feet. The proposed setbacks are front=15 feet, rear=10 feet, sides=5 feet. Each lot will have their own driveway and garage for parking. BUILDING DESIGN: The design guidelines specifically allow the following materials for residential development in the Highway District: wood, consisting of horizontal lap siding with an exposure no greater than 5 inches or wood shakes; surfaces must be painted; Synthetic wood (fiber Page 2 170 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission February 5, 2013 Cottages at Grandview Case # 2013-0102 cement)siding resembling horizontal lap siding, such as Hardiplank and similar materials. As proposed the single family homes will meet this requirement. A hardboard LP siding is proposed with wood and shake accents similar to what is on the townhouses now. The color scheme is neutral (attached). LANDSCAPING: A majority of the original landscaping requirements have been met. The applicant will install 8-9 evergreen trees in the backyard of the new lots. FINDINGS OF FACT Preliminary Plat Section 9.104(K)of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the following findings before approving a preliminary plat: 1. The proposed preliminary plat conforms to the requirements of§9.115. Code Section 9.115 is the Subdivision Regulations. The preliminary plat application meets all the requirements outlined in this section. 2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Replacing townhomes with small lot single family homes is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation and goals. 3. The proposed subdivision contains parcel and land subdivision layout that is consistent with good planning and site engineering design principles. The preliminary plat reduces the number of lots and units in the same area in an attempt to promote good planning design principles. Vacation Section 9.104(1)of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the following findings before vacating a street, or other public alley or right-of-way: 1. No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation. Drainage and utility easements are being vacated with the new plat on account of the new lot configuration. These easements serve the same purpose as originally approved. 2. The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation. The drainage and utility easements that are being vacated are due to lot configuration and new drainage and utility easements will placed on the new lots, therefore serving the same purpose; there is no loss or inconvenience. Page 3 171 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission February 5, 2013 Cottages at Grandview Case # 2013-0102 Site Plan Approval Section 9.104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each of the following findings before approving a site plan: 1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article The site plan conforms to parameters of the Mixed Use Zoning District and the Design Guidelines, and conforms to all other applicable requirements of the code. 2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan. The site plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it is a redevelopment initiative that will provide housing along the Central Avenue corridor and provide a mixed use near transit. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. There is no applicable area plan for this section of the city. 4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the public right-of-way. The subject site is surrounding by residential and commercial uses. The proposal reduces the number of units and lots lessening the impact to the area. RECOMMENDATION Motion: That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat based on following 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. Each lot will require erosion control measures — they need to be installed and inspected by the City prior to any site activities beginning (as lots are built). 2. Catch basin inlet protection shall be provided on the downstream catch basins. 3. All work within public easement shall be inspected by the City Engineering Department. 24-hour advance notice of an inspection is required. 4. At the street cuts — the street restoration shall be in accordance with Engineering standard plates. The pavement wear course was placed in 2012, which requires curb to curb pavement restoration. 5. Curbing installation shall meet City standard plate requirements. 6. New sewer and water service installations and service disconnects shall be inspected by Public Works. Page 4 172 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission February 5, 2013 Cottages at Grandview Case # 2013-0102 Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested vacation of drainage and utility easements. Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2013-PZ01, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2013-PZ01, being a resolution approving a site plan for 9 single family lots located at Grandview Cottages subject to the following conditions: 1. The approved plans are limited to 9 detached single family homes 2. The styles of homes are limited to the three plans that are shown as Plan A,B,C on Concept Elevations Sheet received December 3, 2012 3. Exterior color package is limited to the colors presented on color package sheet dated received on December 3, 2012 Attachments • Location Map • Preliminary Plat • Original Plat • Concept Elevations • Exterior Color page • Overview • Engineering Notes Page 5 173 rtovxusi:auo vnv�aawoucm �nemew(m�suUEUwsA�:n.v�a £b96 M'9f 4tr9t� �, 8tr9tr ro �. a � �yy SSab �. 869tr £SOtr o o � . f, ss E9t s813jadoJd Pa3oall-3 � O"t ..y. ss9tr Ls9tr ja6ne 8 o9E Q 3/lb Htt AV H. 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