HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-018 Comprehensive Plan AmendmentRESOLUTION NO. 2026-018
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, recommending
approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the properties generally located at 4300
Central Avenue NE, PID numbers of 35-30-24-11-0083 and 35-30-24-11-0084, in the City of
Columbia Heights, MN;
A proposal (Planning Case # 2026-PZ202) has been submitted by the City of Columbia Heights to
the City Council requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment at the following
location:
ADDRESS: 4300 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 for properties with PIDs of
35-30-24-11-0083 and 35-30-24-11-0084
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Comprehensive Plan Amendment map change from
Commercial and Park to Transit Oriented Development.
The City distributed the public hearing notice on February 17, 2026, to all affected properties
within 350 feet of the site and to the local Life newspaper for publication. The public hearing
notice was also posted on the City website and the electronic bulletin board in the foyer of City
Hall.;
The City also held a neighborhood meeting on February 18, 2026, to present the proposed
amendment and solicit input. The City posted the neighborhood meeting information about the
proposed amendment on the City website and solicited input via an online survey;
The City distributed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for adjacent and affected
jurisdiction review on February 27, 2026;
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 3, 2026 and considered all public
comments;
The City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission
regarding the impacts of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment upon the health,
safety, and welfare of the community, as well as any concern related to traffic, property values,
light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area;
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, preliminarily
approves the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and directs Staff to submit the
proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Council for review after the conclusion of the 60-day
adjacent and affected governmental review period as long as no significant comments of
concern have been identified by other jurisdictions.
Passed this 23rd day of March, 2026
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes, Mayor Marquez Simula Absent
Rachel James, Coun President
Attest:
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary