HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-72RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -72
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Site Plan for
Columbia Heights Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP for Huset Park Senior Living located at 317 37th Avenue
NE., 3700 5th St. NE., and 450 38th Avenue NE.
Whereas, a proposal (Case # 2015 -1003) has been submitted by Columbia Heights Leased Housing Associates
I, LLLP on behalf of Dominium to the City Council requesting Site Plan Approval from the City of Columbia
Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 317 37th Avenue NE., 3700 5th St. NE., and 450 38th Avenue NE.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Site Plan Approval per Code Section 9.104 (N).
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on
October 6t", 2015;
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission 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;
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
a. The Site Plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article.
b. The Site Plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
c. The Site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
d. The Site Plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the public right -
of -way.
Further, be it resolved, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become part of this Site
Plan Approval; and in granting approval the City and the applicant agree that this Site Plan Approval shall
become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval
date, subject to petition for renewal.
CONDITIONS
1. The building and site shall be meet all requirements found in the Fire Code and the Building Code.
2. All City Storm Water Management requirements, as well as Mississippi Water Management
Organization (MWMO) plan requirements, shall be achieved for this property.
3. Trash and /or recycling collection areas shall be enclosed on at least three sides by an opaque screening
wall or fence no less than six feet in height. The open side of the enclosure shall not face any public
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street or the front yard of any adjacent property.
4. Mechanical equipment shall be placed and /or screened so as to minimize the visual impact on adjacent
properties and from public streets.
5. The Developer must satisfy engineering and site development requirements outlined in the
Development Contract for the Plat of Huset Park Senior Living, to be approved by the City Council.
6. The Developer shall meet the requirements outlined in the attached report from the Columbia Heights
Fire Department, dated September 30, 2015.
7. The Developer shall meet the requirements outlined in the attached report from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, dated October 1, 2015,
8. The Developer shall install a 10 foot wide bituminous trail along University Avenue NE, and within the
MNDOT Right -Of -Way, from Naegele Avenue to 37th Avenue NE., conditional on MNDOT permit
requirements.
9. The Developer shall install a decorative fence between the trail and the northbound lanes of University
Avenue NE., subject to conditions specified in the Development Contract.
10. The Developer shall install a 6 foot wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of the parcel,
connecting to the existing sidewalk on Huset Parkway and the proposed trail on University Avenue NE.
11. The Developer shall construct a monument sign displaying the City of Columbia Heights' logo facing
northbound University Avenue traffic. The sign shall be designed and financed by the Developer and
approved by the City.
12. Construction shall commence by June 1, 2016 and be substantially complete by December 31, 2017.
13. The Developer shall dedicate public easements over all storm water features, including the decorative
pond, as well as over the proposed fire hydrant.
14. Site and elevation plans included in this submittal, dated September 9, 2015 shall become part of this
approval.
15. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 12th day of October, 2015
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Gary - Peterson, 'ayor
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary