HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-47RESOLUTTON NO.202t-47
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving PUD, Planned Unit
Development District Plan for a portion of property located at 825 41't Avenue NE in the City of Columbia
Heights, MN
Whereas, a proposal (Planning Case # 2O2L.O5O2\ has been submitted by Reuter Walton Development to the
City Council requesting approval of a PUD, Planned Unit Development District Plan at the northerly
undeveloped portion of the following site:
ADDRESSES:825 41st Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
TI{F APPIICANT SFF KS THE FOLLOWING PUD, Planned Unit Development District Plan per Code Section
9.113
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held an informal public hearing as required by the City Zoning
Code on May 4, 2O2L, recommending approval by the City Council;
Whereas, the City Council held a forma! public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on June 14, 2O2L;
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed PUD, Planned Unit Development District Plan upon the
health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as wel! 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
The PUD District Plan conforms to all applicable requirements of the city code;
The PUD District Plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The PUD District Plan is consistent with any applicable area plan;
The PUD District 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 PUD,
Planned Unit Development District Plan; and in granting approval the City and the applicant agree that the
PUD, Planned Unit Development District Plan shall become null and void if the resolution is not recorded with
Anoka County within one (1) calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal.
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CONDITIONS
L. The building and site shall meet all requirements found in the Fire Code and the Building Code.
2. Any proposed exterior lighting shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff before installation.
3. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met at alltimes.
4. The City shall require a pre-construction conference prior to the start of any land alteration activities
5. All storm water best management practices (BMP's) shall have designated drainage and utility
easements recorded with the Final PIat or as a separate document with Anoka County.
6. The property owner and the City will enter in to a development contract governing the public site
improvements and any off-site public improvements that are necessary for the project, and such
contract shall be executed by the property owner and the City prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
7. Developer shall provide financial guarantee in the form of a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit
for landscaping and public improvements. The guarantee amount is to be determined by the City
Engineer.
8. lf mechanical screening is to be placed on the roof, it shall comply with the City's requirements for
screening.
9. The applicants shall provide recordable documents of the easement vacations to be recorded at the
Cou nty Recorder's Office.
10. The City Engineer shall review and approve the final site grading plans, utility plans and storm water
management plans.
11. The developer shall enter into a storm water maintenance and management agreement with the City
for all on-site BMP's, to be prepared by the City Attorney.
12. Existing catch basins on Jackson Street NE or 42nd Avenue NE, located downstream of the site, shall
have inlet protection provided during construction.
13. Applicant shall obtain a Site NPDES Construction Permit priorto any site disturbance activities
14. Perimeter and entrance erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected by the Engineering
Department prior to any site grading activities. Applicant shall coordinate erosion control measures
with the Engineering Department if building construction is initiated prior to genera! site grading.
15. Site access during construction shall be limited to 42nd Avenue NE. Parking and deliveries during
construction alongJackson Street NE shall be prohibited.
16. Al! slopes sreater than 4:1 shall be provided erosion control blanket.
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17. The site utility plans shall be subject to review and final approval by the City Engineer, and Fire Chief.
18. All utilities and storm water features serving the development shall be privately owned and
maintained. All utilities shall meet the City of Columbia Heights' specifications for materials and
installation.
19. The City of Columbia Heights does not allow PVC as a material type in the Right-of-Way; please change
to DlP.
20. Retaining wall heights in excess of 4 vertical feet shall have protective delineation, such as fencing or
landscaping, at the top of the wall.
21.. Developer shall pay park dedication fees as outlined in the City Code
22. Developer will provide record plans or as-built drawings to the City following project completion in
both hardcopy and digital format.
23. The existing boulevard trees on Jackson Street, as well as the four existing trees south of the new drive,
shall be protected, installed, and approved by the City Urban Forester prior to construction.
24. Location of tree installations per the landscape plan and utility locations should be coordinated to
maintain 10 feet separation from all utilities.
25. Developer will complete the necessary amendments to the existing storm water easement(s) recorded
against the development site to allow for the proposed underground storm water system.
25. Developer will ensure proper recording of the amended storm water easement(s) with Anoka County.
27. Developer will amend their site plan so that the access to the underground parking garage is from 42nd
Avenue NE ratherthan Jackson Street NE.
28. The Developer will request that the City's Traffic Commission consider the installation of two stop signs
at the intersection of Jackson Street NE, and 42nd Avenue NE to contro! the north and southbound
traffic on Jackson Street. lf approved, the signs will be installed by the developer.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 14th day of )une,2027
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Novitsky
Roll Call: AllAyes
iida M la, Mayor
Attest:
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