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2011.12.12 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY Monday, December 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. Crystal City Hall - Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr N A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • October 10, 2011 and November 14, 2011 regular meetings C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2011-15 for the plat of Crystal Medical 2nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard) and street vacations adjacent to 5736 Lakeland Avenue North (Continued from November 14, 2011) ** 2. Consider Application 2011-16 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half of 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (Cavanagh school property) for High Density Residential and the east half for Park (Continued from November 14, 2011) ** 3. Consider Application 2011-17 to revise previously approved plans for an office building at 5618 56th Avenue North * 4. Consider Application 2011-18 for rezoning of 5708 West Broadway to C-2 and site plan review to expand Herzing University's parking lot * D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Staff preview of likely agenda items for January 9, 2012 meeting G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT * Items for which supporting materials will be included in the meeting packet ** Please bring the staff report for this item which was provided in your packet for the November 14, 2011 meeting. If you no longer have the staff report, please contact Corinne Elfelt at corinne.elfelt(D-cLcrystal.mn.us or (763) 531-1144 to request a copy. Page 1 of 4 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA December 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall Commissioners, please call 763.531.1144 or email corinne.elfelt(a-).ci.crystal.mn.us if unable to attend * Items for which supporting materials will be included in the meeting packet ** Please bring the staff report for this item which was provided in your packet for the November 14, 2011 meeting. If you no longer have the staff report, please contact Corinne Elfelt at corinne.elfelt(cDci.crystaLmn.us or (763) 531-1144 to request a copy. A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: ❑ Commissioner (Ward 1) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 2) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 4) Sears Whitenack [Chair] ***vacant*** ❑ Commissioner (Ward 1) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 3) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 4) Heigel [Secretary] VonRueden Johnson ❑ Commissioner (Ward 2) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 3) ❑ Commissioner (At -Large) Erickson Buck [Vice Chair] Strand B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES * Moved by and seconded by to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2011 and November 14, 2011 regular meeting with the following exceptions: Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2011-15 for the plat of Crystal Medical 2nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard) and street vacations adjacent to 5736 Lakeland Avenue North ** (Continued from November 14, 2011) Staff presented the following: GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\12.12\agenda detailed.doc Page 2 of 4 The following were heard: Planning Commission discussion: Moved by and seconded by to (recommend to the City Council to approve) (recommend to the City Council to deny) (continue until the discussion of) Application 2011-15 for the plat of Crystal Medical 2ndAddition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard) and street vacations adjacent to 5736 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion carried. 2. Consider Application 2011-16 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half of 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (Cavanagh school property) for High Density Residential and the east half for Park ** (Continued from November 14, 2011) Staff presented the following: The following were heard: Planning Commission discussion: GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\12.12\agenda detailed.doe Page 3 of 4 Moved by and seconded by to (recommend to the City Council to approve) (recommend to the City Council to deny) (continue until the discussion of) Application 2011-16 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half of 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (Cavanagh school property) for High Density Residential and the east half for Park. Motion carried. 3. Consider Application 2011-17 to revise previously approved plans for an office building at 5618 56th Avenue North * Staff presented the following: The following were heard: Planning Commission discussion: Moved by and seconded by to (recommend to the City Council to approve) (recommend to the City Council to deny) (continue until the discussion of) Application 2011-17 to revise previously approved plans for an office building at 5618 56th Avenue North. Motion carried. 4. Consider Application 2011-18 for rezoning of 5708 West Broadway to C-2 and site plan review to expand Herzing University's parking lot * Staff presented the following: GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\12.12\agenda detailed.doe Page 4 of 4 The following were heard: Planning Commission discussion: Moved by and seconded by to (recommend to the City Council to approve) (recommend to the City Council to deny) (continue until the discussion of) Application 2011-18 for rezoning of 5708 West Broadway to C- 2 and site plan review to expand Herzing University's parking lot. D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried. F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Staff preview of likely agenda items for January 9, 2012 meeting G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT Moved by and seconded by to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at Motion carried. p.m. GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\12.12\agenda detailed.doc unapprovea 1winutes of the October 10, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER+�i[[ The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission conve 'Et at ' 0 p.m. �With the followina members nresentt �II. X Commissioner (Ward 1) X Commissioner (Ward 2)1' 1, fill J1 % m1'�iole/ard 4) Sears Whitenack [Chair] ***v�a nt*** X Commissioner (Ward 1) ❑ Commissioner (Wa 3) y Com 81'' s p er (Ward 4) � Heigel [Secretary] VonRueden J1 ] .� hnson tl X Commissioner (Ward 2) X Comm issionelrjV1yj rd 3)41111 4 ommissioner (At - Erickson Buck [Vice C! -lir] La ') Strand ou V1uwvlit wulU k.uullul Lial*on juiie uesrwr ana city tart members John Sutter and Corinne Elfelt. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES '`�,,[tllcttttl C Moved by Commissioner minutes of the September PUBLIC HEARI ular y'Commissioner Sears to approve the ng. Motion carried unanimously. 3 for a conditional use permit for expanded hours of rhood Commercial district at 3537 Douglas Drive North ;'John Sutter, presented the staff report. ack opened the Public Hearing. No one addressed the commission. ning Commission had no questions for staff or the applicant. Moved by Commissioner Buck and seconded by Commissioner Heigel to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2011-13 for a conditional use permit for expanded hours of operation in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district at 3537 Douglas Drive North (BodyBlast Fitness and Dance). Motion carried unanimously. GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\201 1\10. 10\minutes.doc unappruveu tvitnutes or me uctooer iu, 2u i t Planning commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 2. Consider Application 2011-14 for a conditional use permit for expanded hours of operation in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district at 3545 Douglas Drive North (Milton's Restaurant) Staff member, John Sutter, presented the staff report. Commissioner Johnson asked if there had been any response from the neighbors regarding the application for the conditional use permit. Mr. Sutter indicated there had not, nor had there been any response to Appjjti,Qn 2011-13. Chair Whitenack opened the Public Hearing. No one addre's�'s� ,the cohfibission. Planning Commission had no questions for staff or thapplio nt. Moved by Commissioner Sears and seconded'il y C missioi e ` Heigel to recommend to the City Council to approve plicati�n 20111$, p a conditional use permit for expanded hours of operationill�fj C-11>NeighbAood Commercial district at 3545 Douglas Drive North (MiIj9A Res t . fill Motion carried unanimously. D. OLD BUSINESSl1 ��{{ a1�1 � 1��1i9ttttl 1. Consider a resolution appro ' they �t io ,of the Comprehensive Plan Moved by Commission 4, and`t ponded by Commissioner Strand to adopt a resolution apprt907�j ithe fl al versio of the Comprehensive Plan. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Begin discus9jMqjIjf pos9f4 pzoning ordinance changes to be considered during winter 2011-204.2lt,,. City PlAnner, IlPhn Sutter, reviewed the numbered items corresponding to g�1 �1ngsf'dinance changes. f�'lanr�,g Commission discussion: ,g Commission 1) 6hair Whitenack asked how the square footage would be calculated for a 1 t' walk -out style home. Mr. Sutter said it was not currently addressed. 11 Commissioner Strand asked if this applied to attached and detached garages and what about tuck -under garages (with living space above). Mr. Sutter indicated the living space above would count toward the living space calculation, therefore, allowing additional garage space. 2) Planner Sutter asked the commission to give consideration to the 1000 square foot cap staff included in the proposed zoning change. Commissioner Johnson asked what the current cap is. Mr. Sutter explained no detached accessory building can exceed 1,000 sq ft, but GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\10.10\minutes.doc unapprovea 1vlmutes of tree uctober 10, 20 11 Planning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 cannot be more than the foot print of the house. The 1000 sq ft proposed in the change would include all detached buildings. Commissioner Buck asked how rear yard coverage would play into this change. Mr. Sutter explained the sliding scale for percent of coverage allowed in rear yards. This is something that can be addressed in future discussions. 3) Again, consideration will need to be given to how to measure the living space to determine the allowable cumulative gross floor area of all garages and carports. 4) No comments from commission fl 1y11i,, � 5) No comments from commission 6) No comments from commissionill 1111 Ji 7) No comments from commission fill�,��1 Ll 8) Commissioner Heigel asked W 1at1 c itutesi, W�pond kitchen; sink with water, range and refrigerator, id Mr. er. It was clarified that as long as there is no separation be en thea wo kitchens, it would not be considered a second1'i C ii ctatjsio r Strand asked if appliance installation requiresdd �ehrmi Mr. stated a gas or electric range would require a m yy��.11//�/1n1n.ttan II ��I ��.-�j] . CCtncq/� I permit. .f33YSY.r 4�� i3.��iYY�:..fl 9) No commentsIOS cor missib� j,+ 11141111111 j 1 10) Commissty er =dear l pressed his opinion that 200 square feet is sufficient so ex 'sed his concern that a porch may become an 1 pp Y un§i�,Nqfqh htly stor area. Chair Whitenack noted that setbacks may limit an opeior de"hand agrees with the 240 square feet maximum. 11) 14,40 cor ientsjjflom commission biI111 'Q4. QmAr dhts from commission 41)kj 3) ` itChair Whitenack asked if the agreement to forfeit rights to place accessory 11111 Wpildings stays with the property. Mr. Sutter indicated it would and suggested the applicant would sign a statement forfeiting rights and it would become part of the property file, available for any future buyers to �i11111° view. Commissioner Strand inquired as to how often this has come up. Planner Sutter stated it had come up once in the last several months. Commissioner Heigel asked if there are landscape requirements for rear yards (i.e. ponds, waterfalls, walkways, terraces, landscaping wall, etc.) Mr. Sutter explained that retaining walls would require a permit, and if topography does not require a retaining wall, fence regulations would likely address the issue. Commissioner Johnson expressed his opinion that the trade off of allowing the expansion into the rear setback and forfeiting rights to accessory buildings seems fair, but doubts many will GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\10.10\minutes.doc Unapproved Minutes of the Uctober IU, 2U1 l Planning Commission meeting rage 4 of 4 take advantage of this allowance. Mr. Sutter stated that the city is trying to be a little less orthodox. 14) No comments from commission F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City Council action on previous Planning Commission items was reviewed 2. Quarterly Development Status Report available for review 3. Staff preview of likely agenda items for November 14, 2011 meetin11imp, de possible amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding the Cavanaugh 9chofoperty. W by Commissioner Buck and seconded The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ourn. Motion carried. GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\10.10\minutes.doc Page 1 of 4 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER 8 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at &Q9 P.m.) wiith the following members present: X Commissioner (Ward 1) ❑ Commissioner (Ward 2) 0 �omrnissioper-.(VNard 4) Sears Whitenack [Chair] ` ***vacant X Commissioner Ward 1 ( ) X Commissioner War ( 3)X CommniEssioi'er (Ward 4) Heigel [Secretary] VonRueden i'nn Jhnson`� ❑ Commissioner (Ward 2) ❑ Comm issioner (W rd 3)'�� r Q� Qpmmissioner (At -Large) Erickson Buck [Vice Chair]a Strand Also present were Council Liaison Julie Deshler and city staff members John Sutter and Tracy Thorstenson. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES'°` 3 ih_€ Via' Unable to approve minutes i661to tick of'14uorum. A� a a C. PUBLIC HEARINGS,, 3 � �i2, z': 1. Consider Application 2011415 for the plat of Crystal Medical 2nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Bouleva d), and st�r,0e1: vacations adjacent to 5736 Lakeland Avenue North Chair p<ro temmHeigel,pened the public hearing. €ff membe, John Sutter, presented the report. �r'Prlan6,g Commission had no questions for staff. i,. No one addressed the Commission. s= iii a No motion taken due to lack of quorum GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\201 1\1 1.14\minutes.doc rage 2 of 4 2. Consider Application 2011-16 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half of 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (Cavanagh school property) for High Density Residential and the east half for Park Staff member, John Sutter, presented the report. Planning Commission discussion: 1. Commissioner VonRueden asked if a developer bought it as R 1,how many townhomes could they put in? Mr. Sutter responded 5 unit$�Oer acrek, 40-45 townhomes similar to Parkside Acres, low density, not r6V ouses lf.'isingle family lots 34-36 lots possible after the 10% dedication°%.f park�sx,pace iri SE corner. x 2. Commissioner Johnson asked is there any way the DA ycould ,buy!th'e entire site and guide Y2 of it has park zone it park and ikeep theother Y2 R1? Mr. Sutter responded: do you mean if the EDA were to buy it�dComhiissioner Johnson replied, yes. Mr. Sutter responded It. is a financiailf`e�asibility "flh, j question. The School District has had .the entire 1property appraised for low density as currently zoned at something`arau£nd 1 mtil`lion. The west half at high density is also worth approximately 1 rriiliion dollars. So, using only Y2 of a million dollar property for the purpose allowed, either the District would have to walk away from that shareI'of,,!��e value of the land or the EDA would take that as a loss. The Districiisays t ey wilvbe closing the facility, they want to sell the facility and the,entireproperty, and they want to get the most they can for it and their apprase siai s i Js aboui 1 million dollars. 3. Commissioner Vtime do they have anyone looking at it? Have they pdt it�pn'tho market?!, Mr. Sutter responded: No, the EDA has initiated dist" s�sionsIwith the District because they didn't want a vacant building to sit only at lot. One1`of the reasons for initiating the conversation is that the EDA wo have site control to a much greater degree in terms of �11 , � 1� . quality th�ariF just regula#ing a private developer through the zoning or subdivision code TheDistrict has not put it on the MLS, not sure what extent they are tying to kmarket the property, given market conditions probably not a rusl�iof developers waiting to do single family development right now. ` ` 41�11Co jissionerVonRueden asked any chance anyone would buy it to use it in b; skits ufrerifstate? Use the buildings for anything? Mr. Sutter responded: The says they will not sell the building for another school use like a charter or private school. The building is over 50 years old and has a lot of deferred maintenance so another user, such as a church, would need to put a s€ great deal of money into the building. The District and the City feel that -- 'demolition and development is the most likely scenario. The following were heard: 1. Ed Krueger — Lives 2 blocks from the property. Comprehensive plan should not be changed at this time. Too early in the process. Not enough information is available. GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\201 1\1 1. Mminutes.doc Page 3 of 4 2. Katie Hamlin — Purchased her home in April 2010. Liked the park and the quiet pocket of Crystal. Initially wanted to oppose high density but keeping the park is much more appealing. Now is not the time to make a decision, more facts are needed. She likes the idea of more than 10% of park space. What is the impact on property values? Likes the park area for dogs. The park could be in better shape. Other questions that should be asked... What are the impacts? Are there state and local funds requirements? Environmental impacts? The neighbors love their park and do not want to lose it. 3. Michelle Baker - Likes the quiet area. The park is very important=lf zoned for high density, what if the 55+ senior housing fails, could other high'd'ensity housing move in? Concerned about property values if sen° oir,housinglopesn't work out. Mr. Sutter responded: The EDA has not negotiated(any deallbut the EDA would only do this if it was age restricted,, she EDA's'att®rne Ihas advised that one of the ways to do this is with a restrictiv!,�o6ovenaht .on the land so that if the land was sold the covenant Would continue. T pis'`type of building is generally financed to keep it affordable for seniors ori fixed incomes. Federal tax credit restriction co kjalso live with iNWproperty. Not sure when the clock runs out on those. fot sure�tfat,f many years in the tl future the covenants could be madme to goaway. TheIEDA would want its attorney to resolve this as part of tle develop gent negotiations. The attorney would need to figure out enforcement. EDA wants any deal set up to be senior housing indefinitely.gAslwritten' e comprehensive plan amendment would not allow the property to b cony I`ed)1 ter. Michelle Baker asked what is affordable housings IIike Section 8? aMr. Sutter responded:60% of area 51 '�"kh medium income wo-u6 meet the afford6biIity test required by the Federal tax credits. Age restrictibq,wou;ld transcend all of that. 4. Steve Dahl — Iflzdii,ed the;way it is=now, who says what part becomes park? Currently tho�City doesn't=own it and money has been spent to put in the playground. H i' , ots to kee`n'the park but does not want a 3 -story building. He has concerns aabout kids crossing Lakeland and Cty Rd 81. He thinks the City shouldllook at"O`kjer= areas of the city. He is concerned about resale on hi's home`., IIIA T, 5. ' EdKrueger= Is this meeting more than changing the comprehensive plan? Otherjlbuyer,could come in and not leave any open space. Why start on the 'F I IIlprlocess nowt, ��t1 i f A �It; 6.'ttYonna Batulich — She has owned this home since 1977. She has concerns abut traffic. The Police and Fire Departments have a hard time getting in to °I, this she'ighborhood. Access is an issue. She suggested a pedestrian over - P puss. Mr. Sutter responded: Traffic studies were done in 2006. Senior Ih housing would have far less traffic then a school. The roads have been built to handle the traffic. We would restrict driveway access, only to 51St and Lakeland. The traffic would be handled the same way as it was for the school. Chair pro tem Heigel stated that he could not close the Public Hearing at this time it will be remain open until the December 12th meeting due to lack of quorum. GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\2011\11.14\minutes.doc rage 4 of 4 D. OLD BUSINESS None E. NEW BUSINESS None Ap F. GENERAL INFORMATION} y _ 1. City Council action on previous Planning Commission items 2. Staff preview of likely agenda items for December 12,=20°1eeting: A. Continue 2 public hearings from this meeting to the'Deceriber 12t" mebtinl B. Variance from homeowner to add a 2nd story to=`houson Fores�tlNeighbor C. Foreclosing lender has plans to finish the buildii'g. on Bass Lake Rd. G. OPEN FORUM — None heard Mk i= H. ADJOURNMENT a 'kill F41iilfi The meeting adjourned at 7:5Q p.m to .r=, x9g#gg 010 3# i GAPLANNING\Planning Commission\201 1\1 I.Mminutes.doc I iy� 0 41 kh 1� DATE: November 4, 2011 TO: Planning Commission (November 14, 2011 meeting) FROM: John Sutter, City PlannerlAssistant Community Development Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing ' : Application 2011-15 for vacation of two street easements adjacent to 5736 Lakeland Avenue North, and prelim,inary and final plat of Crystal Medical 2nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard) This is a clean-up item from the previously approved Crystal Medical Building project, which is currently under construction at 5700 Bottineau Boulevard. This site was platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Medical Addition, and includes the South half of Cloverdale Avenue which was vacated concurrent with plat approval in spring 2011. At that time, the developer was also in the process of buying the vacant, foreclosed property at 5736 Lakeland Avenue North which is located north of the new medical building site. The developer expressed his intent to request vacation of the north half of Cloverdale Avenue later in 2011 after he acquired 5736 Lakeland, and re-pl'at 5700 Bottineau to add' the north half of Cloverdale to the medical building site, The Current application will make this change, and as with the south half of Cloverdale, a drainage and utility easement will be retained over the north half of Cloverdale, This application will also vacate a small sliver of street easement at the northwest corner of 5736 Lakeland which is adjacent to but not needed by CAH 81/Bottineau Boulevard. Publ'ic hearings are necessary at both the Planning Commission (for the proposed plat of Crystal Medical 2nd Addition) and the City Council (for the proposed street vacations). As required, the city has provided the public hearing notices and additional, detailed information to Hennepin County and private utility companies, Any comments received prior to the meeting will be shared. No changes to the previously -approved 5700i Bottineau building and site plans are proposed as part of this application. No development is, being proposed for 5736 Lakeland at this tIme'0 any such proposal would require a separate application and another public hearing with similil advertised and mai�led notice, I The Planning Commission is asked to open the public hearing, take any testimony, and consider making a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the plat. The findings, of fact are that the proposed plat is in, compliance with Crystal City Code. The City Council will hold its public hearing and consider the Planning Commission recommendation on December 6, 2011. STREET VACATIONS AT 5736 LA' ELAND I RE -PLAT 5700 BOTTINEAU BLVD (MEDICAL OFFICE) PAGE 1 OF 1 1, LLJ 'I ME I t0l IWO . . . . ........ IV ce Ow to h Way Ld w 5 13 WryNI I IV NOLUCOV ONZ IVDI(3314 IVISAND 1 hal ; tt Dog I JSol1, 1 1, qdN llR HER 1 b V 11 MIN 1 - I '6 I "I 1 ;' I ; ! -� ;- i i k i "t 12 -i to. i i, -i:3 I o Vol' E-1 I I M 0 a III WOR LAMEMEW T ilm �1111 1111 1 Jill l li'llillillill -All I 1!1I TO: Planning Commission (November 14, 2011 meeting) FROM: John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director Z!K' SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Application 2011-16 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half of 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (Cavanagh school property) for High Density Residential and the east half for Park Robbinsdale Area Schools ("the District") owns the Cavanagh School, property bounded by Bottineau Boulevard, Quail Avenue, Corvallis Avenue and 51" Avenue ("The Property"), comprised of two parcels (P.I.D. 09-118-21-13-0065 and 09-118-21-14- 0008) and a total area of 8.3 acres. Since the District built Cavanagh School in 1958, the city has maintained the east half of the Property for open space and park purposes. However, the city has no ownership rights to the Property including the east half. Cavanagh has not been used as a neighborhood elementary school since 1976. Since then, the District has used it for a variety Of purposes, including (at present) High,view Alternative High School, Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Kindergarten screening and other office and support functions related to those uses, By fall 2012 the district will cease using Cavanagh and consolidate these uses and functions at the former Sandburg Middle School' as part of a District -wide effort to cut costs by reducing the number of properties it owns and maintains, As part of this effort, the District has decided to sell the Property for other, non -school use, The Property is presently zoned 1 -1 Low Density Residential and 90% of it could be developed for single family homes, townhomes or some other R-1 use, The city could require a developer to dedicate 10% (0.8 acres) to the city for park purposes, 0,8 acres would roughly correspond to the playground, rain garden and picnic shelter area at the southeast corner of the Property. As an alternative, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal ("the EDA'") is considering the purchase of the Property from the District for development of an affordable senior citizen (age 55+) apartment building: on the west half and preserving the existing 4 acres of open space on the east half, The first step would be for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan to guide the west half for high density residential and the east half for public parkland. The purpose of the November 14, 2011 public hearing is for the Planning Commission to consider this change. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENOMENT - CAVANAGH SCHOOL PAGE 1 OF 3 Notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun Post on November 3, 2011. I't was also mailed to owners of property within 700 feet of the Property. The following Exhibits are attached: A. Proposed Resolution B, 20109 Aerial Photo C. Legendfor 2030 Planned Land Use Map D. 2030 Planned Land Use Map — Current Version E. 2030 Planned Land Use Map — After Proposed Change F, Potential Redevelopment Areas (map and text excerpt) G. 2006 Traffic Count data H. 2011 Bottineau Blvd new roadway configuration overlain on 2009 aerial photo Roadway Access and Traffic, In 2006 the city conducted two full -week traffic counts on 51*t Avenue between the frontage road (Lakeland Avenue) and the school. One week the school was in use, the other week it was not (spring break). Based on these counts, it appears that neighborhood -generated weekday traffic is approximately 800 trips per day and school -generated weekday traffic is approximately 850 trips per day, meaning a total of approximately 1,650 daily trips when school was in session. As recently as 2008 the District indicated it had no plans to close the school or sell the Property, For this reason, in summer 2008 the parking lots and 51st Avenue were reconstructed to accommodate the parking and traffic. The first block of 51'1 Avenue (from Lakeland to Toledo Avenue) was built to MSA standards, including a more robust pavement section, 32 foot width, no parking on one side, and a sidewalk on one side, 2. Designation as a Potential Redevelopment ,Areal, In 2009 the District declared its intent to cease using the school and sell the Property. For this reason, the school site was identified as a Potential Redevelopment Area in the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. 3. Surrounding Land Use. There are 14 single family houses directly across the street from the school site, eight to the north across 51si Avenue and' six to the south across Corvallis Avenue, To the east is the portion of the Property used as open space, To the west is the recently reconstructed frontage road (Lakeland Avenue) and Bottineau Boulevard. The school could be characterized as an: institutional use embedded in a residential neighborhood but served by street and road facilities with a greater level of service than is typically available to an embedded site, Staff opinion is that the school site (west half of the Property) could be guided High Density Residential and the balance of the Property guided Park, and that the HOR portion be subject to a Special Area Plan to provide more specific development COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CAVANAGH SCHOOL PAGE 2 OF 3 guidance in light of the unique characteristics of the Property, The Special Area Plan should contain the following guidelines to reflect the unique historical and geographic setting of the Property in general and the school site in particular, • The term "school site" means the block bounded by Lakeland, Quail, Corvallis and 51't Avenues EXCEPT that portion east of Cavanagh, School's east parking lot. • If the school site is redeveloped for high density residential use then no development shall be permitted on the rest of the Property and it shall only be, used for public park and open space. • Due to the school site being embedded in a low density residential neighborhood, rezoning to high density residential shall only occur for age -restricted housing defined as age 55 and older, • Because such age -restricted housing tends to have fewer traffic impacts than housing available to the general public, the Maximum density for redevelopment of the school site is 30 dwelling units per acre of the school site, or 130 units total, whichever is less. • To utilize the existing transportation infrastructure, motor vehicle access to any high density residential use shall only be from 51"t Avenue and Lakeland Avenue, • Care should be taken in the rezoning and site planning process to integrate the redeveloped' school site into adjacent public trails and sidewalks as well as the park and open space comprising the east half of the Property, The Planning Commission should open the public hearing, take testimony, and consider a resolution approving the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Council would consider the matter on, December 6, g11. Rezoning the west half of the Property would follow at some future date when the developer is known and detailed site and building plans have been prepared for public review, A separate public hearing would be held at that time. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CAVANAGH SCHOOL PAGE 3 OF 3 U 0nil ;10191 ul;ql 0 1 M Joni; 1:96101 ITI 1:1 1:3 0 WRI M -t BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Crystal, as follows: WHEREAS, this Resolution pertains to property addressed as 5400 Corvallis Avenue North (P.I.D, 09-118-21-13-0065 and 09-118-21-14-0008), being 8,3 acres comprised of Cavanagh School and adjacent open space ("the Property"), owned by Independent School District #2811/Robbinsdale Area Schools ("the District"), and in parficular that portion of the Property comprised of the school building, its parking lots and other site improvements, ("thei School Site"), WHEREAS, the District has declared its intent to cease using the School Site and sell the Property; and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2011 the Crystal City Council initiated'an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the land use designation of the Property, said application being received on October 21, 2011 ; and WHEREAS, said application proposes that the School Site be guided for High Density Residential use and that the balance of the Property be guided for Park; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2011 the required Notice of Public Hearing was published and mailed; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2011 the Planning Commission held the required public hearing on the proposed amendment, in Chapter F — Land Use, the section entitled "SPECIAL AREAS PLANS I PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL"shall instead be titled "SPECIAL AREA PLANS" and a new item C shall be added as follows: PAGE 1 OF 2 C. Cavanagh School Site. The following requirements are imposed to reflect the unique historical and geographic setting of the Property in general and the school site in particular: • The term "School Site" means the block bounded by Lakeland, Quail, Corvallis and 5181 Avenues except that portion east of Cavanagh School's east parking lot, • If the school site is redeveloped for high, density residential use then no development shall be permitted on the rest of the Property and it shall only be used for public park and open space. • Due to the school site being embedded in a low density residential neighborhood, rezoning to high density residential shall only occur for age - restricted housing defined as age 55 and older, • Because such age -restricted housing tends to have fewer traffic impacts than housing available to the general public, the maximum density for redevelopment of the school site is 30 dwelling units per acre of the school site, or 130 units total, whichever is less. • To utilize the existing transportation infrastructure, motor vehicle access to any high density residential use shall only be from 511!" Avenue and Lakeland Avenue, • Care should be taken in the rezoning and site planning process to integrate the redeveloped school site into adjacent public trails and sidewalks as well as the park and open space comprising the east half of the Property. 2. Figure F -3(a) of the Comprehensive Plan is amended so that the School Site is guided High Density Residential with a box and caption identifying it as being subject to Special Area Plan, C; and also amen:deid so that the balance of the Property is guided Park, 3, In Chapter H — Redevelopment, in the description of Potential Redevelopment Area #13, the words "Low Density Residential" shall be replaced with "High Density Residential subject to the requirements of Special Area Plan C in Chapter F — Land Use", Adopted by the Crystal Planning: Commission this day of 2011, Chair Secretary R alICIONTIMMAki1F� lip 0 Road Rights -of -Way m k W E2 m n 61st Avenue Traffic Counts - 2006 Count location, On extended side lot line between 5348 & 5408 51st WITH SCHOOL IN SESSION' DA Y OF WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ACTUAL DATE 41202006 411812006 411912006 4/20/2006 4121/20,06 4/22/2QD6 412312006 "CRAGES: NUMBER OF TRIPS 1,682 1,665 1,711 1,685 1,604 822 717 1,412 ALL DAYS WEEKDAYS 1,682 1,665 1,711 1,605 1,604 1,669 wEEKDAYs WEEKEND DAYS 822 717 770 wFFKENoDAYS WITH SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION: DA V OF WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ACTUAL DATE 3/2V2006 3128/2006 3/2912006 313012006 312412006 312512000 312012006 AVERAGES: NUMBER or TRIPS 740 760 795 786 998 667 622 767 ALL DAYS WEEKDAYS 740 760 795 786 998 816 WEEKDAYS WEEKEND DAYS 667 622 645 WEEKEND DAYS VPROPERTY FILES,MCorvaffl% Ave MfA00kParkhg & TrafficQ006 traffic. c(mls x1s Area #13 — Former Cavanagh Elementary School. Robbinsdale Area Schools has determined that the Cavanagh facility is no longer needed by the district and that it intends to sell the property. it is not known at this time whether the new owner would use the existing building for another institutional use or demolish the building and redevelop the site. 1f redeveloped, the underlying land use guidance, for the site is currently Low Density Residential. LIM M E M O R A N D U M DATE: December 7, 2011 TO: Planning Commission (December 12, 2011 meeting) FROM: John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director �w.. SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Application 2011-17 to revise previously approved plans for an office building at 5618 56th Avenue North A. BACKGROUND The subject property contains 17,039 square feet and is comprised of a vacant, partially completed two story office building with a gross floor area of 3,900 sq. ft. It is zoned C- 1 Neighborhood Commercial and the office buildings are a permitted use, subject to a size limitation of 10,000 sq. ft. and hours of operation limitation of 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. In January 2009 the building owner at that time, Direct Exteriors, sought and received Planning Commission and Council approval to add the second floor. This approval required specific exterior materials as proposed by Direct Exteriors and completion of certain site improvement including a wider curb cut, expanded parking lot, underground utilities and enhanced landscaping. Direct Exteriors began construction in mid -2009 but ceased construction in early 2010, abandoned the property and filed for bankruptcy. The lender, Eagle Community Bank, initiated foreclosure proceedings in January 2011 and now owns the property. Eagle has hired Streeter Companies to complete the building to make it marketable and comply with city requirements. Streeter proposes to complete the building exterior in spring 2012, but is requesting city approval to: • Revise the previously approved plans so all but the lower 4 feet of the building exterior is fiber cement siding instead of stucco and stone; and • Defer completion of the building interior until there is a new owner/tenant; and • Defer completion of the site improvements until there is a new owner/tenant. Because this is an amendment to plans previously approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, a public hearing is required prior to Council action on the request. Notice of the public hearing was mailed to owners of property within 350 feet and published on December 1, 2011. The following Exhibits are attached: A. 2009 aerial photo B. Council approval from January 20, 2009 C. Request submitted by Eagle Bank and Streeter Companies REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 1 OF 3 Ba STAFF RECOMENDATION Staff recommends approval in part and denial in part, based on the findings of fact described below: 1. Approve the request to revise the previously approved plans so all but the lower 4 feet of the building exterior is fiber cement siding instead of stucco and stone, subject to a completion deadline of June 30, 2012, and deferring the ongoing code enforcement action for the incomplete exterior to that date. Finding: The incomplete state of the office building's exterior is in violation of city code Section 400 (Building Code) and constitutes a blighting influence. Deferral of enforcement to June 30, 2012 provides sufficient time for completion of the building exterior even if the owner delays commencement of the work until the end of winter 2011-2012. The proposed revisions to the exterior materials are acceptable under Section 520 (Site & Building Plan Review) and are a reasonable variation from the previously -negotiated and approved plans. 2. Approve the request to defer completion of the building interior until there is a new owner/tenant, meaning that no completion deadline would be established as part of this action. Finding: Completion of the office building's interior is not necessary to fulfill the requirements of city code Sections 515 (Zoning) or 520 (Site & Building Plan Review). 3. Deny the request to defer completion of the site improvements and landscaping until there is a new owner/tenant, but providing for a completion deadline of September 30, 2012 rather than the same June 30, 2012 deadline as the building exterior. Finding: Completion of the site improvements, landscaping and other requirements of the Council approval on January 20, 2009 are necessary for compliance with city code Sections 515 (Zoning) or 520 (Site & Building Plan Review). They are also integral to the approved use of the property for an office building. Deferral of enforcement to September 30, 2012 provides sufficient time for completion of these items including landscaping which may best be installed/established in late summer or early fall. The following conditions are imposed as part of this recommendation: • Except as noted in item #1 above, all requirements and conditions of the January 20, 2009 Council approval shall remain in force. The deadline for final completion of all of these items is September 30, 2012. • The existing building wrap has deteriorated and shall be replaced prior to installation of siding/stucco in spring 2012. It may remain in place through winter 2011-2012 but it must be secured to the building so it does not flap around or blow away. • Previously -issued building, plumbing and mechanical permits are not transferable to new contractors or subcontractors. New permits will be needed to supplant the previously -issued permits. Depending on the degree of change to the previously - REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 2 OF 3 approved plans, as determined by the discretion of the Building Official, all or part of the plan review fee and/or building permit fee may be waived to reflect the fact that fees were previously collected and plans previously reviewed. Staff contact is Building Official Jack Molin at jack. molinC@_ci.crystal.mn.us or (763) 531-1141. Fire sprinkling permits remain open. West Metro Fire Rescue District recommends using the same contractor to finish the job and final the permits. If a different contractor is used, new permits may be required. Staff contact is Aaron Surratt at asurratt(a_)westmetrof ire. corn or (763) 230-7005. C. REQUESTED ACTION The Planning Commission is asked to open the public hearing, take any testimony, and consider making a recommendation to the City Council for denial, approval, or approval/denial in part. Findings of fact may be included by reference in the motion. REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 3 OF 3 IIL i( J1 I I yh k t 41 i' k I t[ .< f I t � >, � i 7 I 1 moi{ k� IlW i 1 S �, I I f � I - 1• y'I}+ r '11,� wa Jz rlJ6 ' 1 y ,UpTi #". NJ +# I ro ,r { t j IT" t'� � r'' €S� t � I' y r ` � � �rQ 'jt ,� lit rl I IE {✓l IwT�� - !s ,� 1 d Ff l.. I 1{ - J � �q i3z" i ✓. 1 4 `�i IF c klyt. ttF 11'* .r' ur - i 1,,. ( t , :, I'r 4 r� r'`I�y�t+• - `�>q� ,rtl 1 l N; jd1; Ott Q dl L .JEGnIi i .. FIP'2,'"Ail a" ` ��, ,ifs :` r•I f �! `ft ��4'��.zjr �'' } a dJ ,!5 7 a •r ` i' b i �pit A t � 4 i � ' r ,Igtl � t � r a� rI � l• °` >' � . IUlm e��r, sitFh i 4� gry I r a d:Y' i' 'x(7�` 4 r;' r� s (r _ P T.b ',,��'✓ tl{�y �x 4��a7 r��s I 91, `I `� d:.i�rp I� tprT }f T—O i I Y 1� t r, a Y K•y�5 �J i 1 -�n;,�l ,I aj �4,}{+,' 1� '7Jn '� L! 'zrr•'i 1 i I ' t �. k�; i .,.� . tAT�Hi Jt lara AMPf{Sl P Sn t t 401" 1 IIL i( J1 I I yh k t 41 i' k I t[ .< f I t � >, � i 7 I 1 moi{ k� IlW i 1 S �, I I f � I - 1• y'I}+ r '11,� wa Jz rlJ6 ' 1 y ,UpTi #". NJ +# I ro ,r { t j IT" t'� � r'' €S� t � I' y r ` � � �rQ 'jt ,� lit rl I IE {✓l IwT�� - !s ,� 1 d Ff l.. I 1{ - J � �q i3z" i ✓. 1 4 `�i IF c klyt. ttF 11'* .r' ur - i 1,,. ( t , :, I'r 4 r� r'`I�y�t+• - `�>q� ,rtl 1 l N; jd1; Ott Q dl L .JEGnIi i .. FIP'2,'"Ail a" ` ��, ,ifs :` r•I f �! `ft ��4'��.zjr �'' } a dJ ,!5 7 a •r ` i' b i �pit A t � 4 i � ' r ,Igtl � t � r a� rI � l• °` >' � . IUlm e��r, sitFh i 4� gry I r a d:Y' i' 'x(7�` 4 r;' r� s (r _ P T.b ',,��'✓ tl{�y �x 4��a7 r��s I 91, `I `� d:.i�rp I� tprT }f January 21, 2009 4141 Douglas Drive North - Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 - Fax: (763) 531-1188 - www.ci.crystal.mn.us Brent Johnson . 10550 County Road 81 #219 Maple Grove MN 55369 RE: Special Land Use Application 2008-17 - APPROVED Site Plan Review for 5618 56th Avenue N (Direct Exteriors) Dear Mr. Johnson: At its January 20, 2009 meeting, the City Council approved your application for site plan review for an addition to an existing office building at 5618 56th Avenue N, subject to the following conditions: A Hennepin County permit is required prior to any work being performed within the 56th Avenue North (County Road 10) right-of-way. 2. A building permit application must be submitted for review and approval prior to any work being done. 3. A 6 inch minimum water service is required. A Hennepin County permit is required prior to any work within the 56th Avenue North (County Road 10) right-of-way. 4. A sign permit is required prior to installing any signs. 5. Two large species deciduous shade trees shall be planted. Type of species must be pre -approved by the Forester prior to installation. 6. All electric and communications lines serving the building shall be underground. 7. The entire building shall be covered by an approved automatic sprinkler system. A permit shall be issued prior to installation. The system shall be supervised with an approved fire alarm system to monitor the system if over it has over 20 heads. 8. A fire department lock box will be required to be installed in a location designated by the fire inspector. 9. . The address shall be posted and be visible from 56th Avenue North. 10. Plans by a licensed architect showing all egress details, doors, door hardware, door swing, etc. shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 11. The fence (and screening slats) along the east and north property line shall be repaired, replaced or removed. 12. There shall be no outdoor storage of any materials, equipment or refuse. (ou have questions, please contact me at 763-531-1143. lank you! Sincerely, Jason Zi ermann Code Enforcement and Zoning Administrator Z CL LU F- F.J U 0 Z W 7, y��B W . Ll WIL L'ia l`2FIyJW WW v U OW a v) U. G1 t3 as \ 0 m . ® \=w 0 LL O �2�E it QS� m} vIa o� m 0. m m `O () M SON O U) /) fl� W � 00 r. WSOW iv�yr7 - n' ( a.m., ( N 7777ti \ �. t tt lit l Ijr 4" I ._.f 4 ZfL L -.6£ .OIL 9-4L Me9-.LZ .9/L8 -.LL .8110L-.9 1, .91e0-.8 1, a, i, .911Z -.B w I N N ti i I? 0 �. ip m .�i N °D Rz. It LU -9/L OL .E .9L19L 6-,4L EE-. u N co I to ^ °i L6- .B/L 4-•64 NLU IV Q C.) I7 • o N 'L u9/L in try I I I I I I I I .O N A ID i0 .BIe £ .E In � c .9LlEGL-.9.9L LL -.4 .L -.OL co o g I7 I in o I'' Lu C9 ty ? C7 I N O V .A J V I") Iia. V LL. -O) V a M r 1 m N to :. .811B -.LL .91Es-.9"' .ZILO-IL "XIL6-.v, .4-.4"' .m6 -.s" .81L9 -AL .91£S -.LZ .Z/l L'.69 STREETER COMPANIES, INC. 6900 WINNETKA CIRCLE BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428 PHONE: 763-566-4151 FAX: 763-566-0726 Date: November 3, 2011 To: John Sutter, Asst. Community Development Director From: Jeffrey R. Streeter, Streeter Companies, Inc. Subject: 5618 56"' Ave N. Site plan review BACKGROUND At its January 20"' 2009 meeting, the City Council approved Direct Exteriors application for site plan review for an addition to an existing office building at 5618 56t'' Ave N., subject to certain conditions. Shortly after that date DE Investments received a loan from Eagle Community Bank to move forward with the project based on receiving that approval. Do to many unforeseen circumstances the bank took control of the property in late September and now has ownership. In talking to the city and others it is the banks understanding in order to get the aforementioned approval, neighborhood meetings were held and certain conditions were placed on the approval. We understand the City is probably as frustrated with the situation as the bank and would like to see construction of the project completed. The bank would like to see this as well, but must balance the costs as well as the desires of potential buyers of the building. REQUEST The bank would like to change the look and some of the building material from what is currently approved to the attached rendering. We believe this is a substantial upgrade in the look of the building and will help us better market it. Ideally the bank would like to complete this in spring to save on costs and allow time to market the property in hopes of having a buyer before the work was completed in case the buyer wanted minor changes. We understand this is not what the City may want so what we would like to request is the following: A. The bank will complete the buildings outside finishes per the attached rendering, meeting all city codes as soon as commercially reasonable. B. The bank will not be required to complete any of the interior portions of the building until the building is sold. C. The bank will not be required to complete any of the other outside conditions such as landscaping and parking lot until the building is sold. D. Once the building is sold the rest of the original conditions approved by the council will be completed, except the interior description of the space may change based on the end users needs. We think. this is a reasonable request and should make both the neighbors and City Council happy, to finally get something going on the property, so they do not have to look at an unfinished building. The City is also protected that the work will get done in the future because the bank or a new owner will need to come to the city for all of its permits and to turn the water back on from the street. We appreciate your consideration and support. If you or anyone in the process has any questions please give me a call. Regards, Jeffrey R. Streeter Vice President M E M O R A N D U M DATE: December 7, 2011 TO: Planning Commission (December 12, 2011 meeting) FROM: John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director �w.. SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Application 2011-17 to revise previously approved plans for an office building at 5618 56th Avenue North A. BACKGROUND The subject property contains 17,039 square feet and is comprised of a vacant, partially completed two story office building with a gross floor area of 3,900 sq. ft. It is zoned C- 1 Neighborhood Commercial and the office buildings are a permitted use, subject to a size limitation of 10,000 sq. ft. and hours of operation limitation of 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. In January 2009 the building owner at that time, Direct Exteriors, sought and received Planning Commission and Council approval to add the second floor. This approval required specific exterior materials as proposed by Direct Exteriors and completion of certain site improvement including a wider curb cut, expanded parking lot, underground utilities and enhanced landscaping. Direct Exteriors began construction in mid -2009 but ceased construction in early 2010, abandoned the property and filed for bankruptcy. The lender, Eagle Community Bank, initiated foreclosure proceedings in January 2011 and now owns the property. Eagle has hired Streeter Companies to complete the building to make it marketable and comply with city requirements. Streeter proposes to complete the building exterior in spring 2012, but is requesting city approval to: • Revise the previously approved plans so all but the lower 4 feet of the building exterior is fiber cement siding instead of stucco and stone; and • Defer completion of the building interior until there is a new owner/tenant; and • Defer completion of the site improvements until there is a new owner/tenant. Because this is an amendment to plans previously approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, a public hearing is required prior to Council action on the request. Notice of the public hearing was mailed to owners of property within 350 feet and published on December 1, 2011. The following Exhibits are attached: A. 2009 aerial photo B. Council approval from January 20, 2009 C. Request submitted by Eagle Bank and Streeter Companies REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 1 OF 3 Ba STAFF RECOMENDATION Staff recommends approval in part and denial in part, based on the findings of fact described below: 1. Approve the request to revise the previously approved plans so all but the lower 4 feet of the building exterior is fiber cement siding instead of stucco and stone, subject to a completion deadline of June 30, 2012, and deferring the ongoing code enforcement action for the incomplete exterior to that date. Finding: The incomplete state of the office building's exterior is in violation of city code Section 400 (Building Code) and constitutes a blighting influence. Deferral of enforcement to June 30, 2012 provides sufficient time for completion of the building exterior even if the owner delays commencement of the work until the end of winter 2011-2012. The proposed revisions to the exterior materials are acceptable under Section 520 (Site & Building Plan Review) and are a reasonable variation from the previously -negotiated and approved plans. 2. Approve the request to defer completion of the building interior until there is a new owner/tenant, meaning that no completion deadline would be established as part of this action. Finding: Completion of the office building's interior is not necessary to fulfill the requirements of city code Sections 515 (Zoning) or 520 (Site & Building Plan Review). 3. Deny the request to defer completion of the site improvements and landscaping until there is a new owner/tenant, but providing for a completion deadline of September 30, 2012 rather than the same June 30, 2012 deadline as the building exterior. Finding: Completion of the site improvements, landscaping and other requirements of the Council approval on January 20, 2009 are necessary for compliance with city code Sections 515 (Zoning) or 520 (Site & Building Plan Review). They are also integral to the approved use of the property for an office building. Deferral of enforcement to September 30, 2012 provides sufficient time for completion of these items including landscaping which may best be installed/established in late summer or early fall. The following conditions are imposed as part of this recommendation: • Except as noted in item #1 above, all requirements and conditions of the January 20, 2009 Council approval shall remain in force. The deadline for final completion of all of these items is September 30, 2012. • The existing building wrap has deteriorated and shall be replaced prior to installation of siding/stucco in spring 2012. It may remain in place through winter 2011-2012 but it must be secured to the building so it does not flap around or blow away. • Previously -issued building, plumbing and mechanical permits are not transferable to new contractors or subcontractors. New permits will be needed to supplant the previously -issued permits. Depending on the degree of change to the previously - REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 2 OF 3 approved plans, as determined by the discretion of the Building Official, all or part of the plan review fee and/or building permit fee may be waived to reflect the fact that fees were previously collected and plans previously reviewed. Staff contact is Building Official Jack Molin at jack. molinC@_ci.crystal.mn.us or (763) 531-1141. Fire sprinkling permits remain open. West Metro Fire Rescue District recommends using the same contractor to finish the job and final the permits. If a different contractor is used, new permits may be required. Staff contact is Aaron Surratt at asurratt(a_)westmetrof ire. corn or (763) 230-7005. C. REQUESTED ACTION The Planning Commission is asked to open the public hearing, take any testimony, and consider making a recommendation to the City Council for denial, approval, or approval/denial in part. Findings of fact may be included by reference in the motion. REVISED PLANS FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT 5618 56TH PAGE 3 OF 3 IIL i( J1 I I yh k t 41 i' k I t[ .< f I t � >, � i 7 I 1 moi{ k� IlW i 1 S �, I I f � I - 1• y'I}+ r '11,� wa Jz rlJ6 ' 1 y ,UpTi #". NJ +# I ro ,r { t j IT" t'� � r'' €S� t � I' y r ` � � �rQ 'jt ,� lit rl I IE {✓l IwT�� - !s ,� 1 d Ff l.. I 1{ - J � �q i3z" i ✓. 1 4 `�i IF c klyt. ttF 11'* .r' ur - i 1,,. ( t , :, I'r 4 r� r'`I�y�t+• - `�>q� ,rtl 1 l N; jd1; Ott Q dl L .JEGnIi i .. FIP'2,'"Ail a" ` ��, ,ifs :` r•I f �! `ft ��4'��.zjr �'' } a dJ ,!5 7 a •r ` i' b i �pit A t � 4 i � ' r ,Igtl � t � r a� rI � l• °` >' � . IUlm e��r, sitFh i 4� gry I r a d:Y' i' 'x(7�` 4 r;' r� s (r _ P T.b ',,��'✓ tl{�y �x 4��a7 r��s I 91, `I `� d:.i�rp I� tprT }f T—O i I Y 1� t r, a Y K•y�5 �J i 1 -�n;,�l ,I aj �4,}{+,' 1� '7Jn '� L! 'zrr•'i 1 i I ' t �. k�; i .,.� . tAT�Hi Jt lara AMPf{Sl P Sn t t 401" 1 IIL i( J1 I I yh k t 41 i' k I t[ .< f I t � >, � i 7 I 1 moi{ k� IlW i 1 S �, I I f � I - 1• y'I}+ r '11,� wa Jz rlJ6 ' 1 y ,UpTi #". NJ +# I ro ,r { t j IT" t'� � r'' €S� t � I' y r ` � � �rQ 'jt ,� lit rl I IE {✓l IwT�� - !s ,� 1 d Ff l.. I 1{ - J � �q i3z" i ✓. 1 4 `�i IF c klyt. ttF 11'* .r' ur - i 1,,. ( t , :, I'r 4 r� r'`I�y�t+• - `�>q� ,rtl 1 l N; jd1; Ott Q dl L .JEGnIi i .. FIP'2,'"Ail a" ` ��, ,ifs :` r•I f �! `ft ��4'��.zjr �'' } a dJ ,!5 7 a •r ` i' b i �pit A t � 4 i � ' r ,Igtl � t � r a� rI � l• °` >' � . IUlm e��r, sitFh i 4� gry I r a d:Y' i' 'x(7�` 4 r;' r� s (r _ P T.b ',,��'✓ tl{�y �x 4��a7 r��s I 91, `I `� d:.i�rp I� tprT }f January 21, 2009 4141 Douglas Drive North - Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 - Fax: (763) 531-1188 - www.ci.crystal.mn.us Brent Johnson . 10550 County Road 81 #219 Maple Grove MN 55369 RE: Special Land Use Application 2008-17 - APPROVED Site Plan Review for 5618 56th Avenue N (Direct Exteriors) Dear Mr. Johnson: At its January 20, 2009 meeting, the City Council approved your application for site plan review for an addition to an existing office building at 5618 56th Avenue N, subject to the following conditions: A Hennepin County permit is required prior to any work being performed within the 56th Avenue North (County Road 10) right-of-way. 2. A building permit application must be submitted for review and approval prior to any work being done. 3. A 6 inch minimum water service is required. A Hennepin County permit is required prior to any work within the 56th Avenue North (County Road 10) right-of-way. 4. A sign permit is required prior to installing any signs. 5. Two large species deciduous shade trees shall be planted. Type of species must be pre -approved by the Forester prior to installation. 6. All electric and communications lines serving the building shall be underground. 7. The entire building shall be covered by an approved automatic sprinkler system. A permit shall be issued prior to installation. The system shall be supervised with an approved fire alarm system to monitor the system if over it has over 20 heads. 8. A fire department lock box will be required to be installed in a location designated by the fire inspector. 9. . The address shall be posted and be visible from 56th Avenue North. 10. Plans by a licensed architect showing all egress details, doors, door hardware, door swing, etc. shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 11. The fence (and screening slats) along the east and north property line shall be repaired, replaced or removed. 12. There shall be no outdoor storage of any materials, equipment or refuse. (ou have questions, please contact me at 763-531-1143. lank you! Sincerely, Jason Zi ermann Code Enforcement and Zoning Administrator Z CL LU F- F.J U 0 Z W 7, y��B W . Ll WIL L'ia l`2FIyJW WW v U OW a v) U. G1 t3 as \ 0 m . ® \=w 0 LL O �2�E it QS� m} vIa o� m 0. m m `O () M SON O U) /) fl� W � 00 r. WSOW iv�yr7 - n' ( a.m., ( N 7777ti \ �. t tt lit l Ijr 4" I ._.f 4 ZfL L -.6£ .OIL 9-4L Me9-.LZ .9/L8 -.LL .8110L-.9 1, .91e0-.8 1, a, i, .911Z -.B w I N N ti i I? 0 �. ip m .�i N °D Rz. It LU -9/L OL .E .9L19L 6-,4L EE-. u N co I to ^ °i L6- .B/L 4-•64 NLU IV Q C.) I7 • o N 'L u9/L in try I I I I I I I I .O N A ID i0 .BIe £ .E In � c .9LlEGL-.9.9L LL -.4 .L -.OL co o g I7 I in o I'' Lu C9 ty ? C7 I N O V .A J V I") Iia. V LL. -O) V a M r 1 m N to :. .811B -.LL .91Es-.9"' .ZILO-IL "XIL6-.v, .4-.4"' .m6 -.s" .81L9 -AL .91£S -.LZ .Z/l L'.69 STREETER COMPANIES, INC. 6900 WINNETKA CIRCLE BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428 PHONE: 763-566-4151 FAX: 763-566-0726 Date: November 3, 2011 To: John Sutter, Asst. Community Development Director From: Jeffrey R. Streeter, Streeter Companies, Inc. Subject: 5618 56"' Ave N. Site plan review BACKGROUND At its January 20"' 2009 meeting, the City Council approved Direct Exteriors application for site plan review for an addition to an existing office building at 5618 56t'' Ave N., subject to certain conditions. Shortly after that date DE Investments received a loan from Eagle Community Bank to move forward with the project based on receiving that approval. Do to many unforeseen circumstances the bank took control of the property in late September and now has ownership. In talking to the city and others it is the banks understanding in order to get the aforementioned approval, neighborhood meetings were held and certain conditions were placed on the approval. We understand the City is probably as frustrated with the situation as the bank and would like to see construction of the project completed. The bank would like to see this as well, but must balance the costs as well as the desires of potential buyers of the building. REQUEST The bank would like to change the look and some of the building material from what is currently approved to the attached rendering. We believe this is a substantial upgrade in the look of the building and will help us better market it. Ideally the bank would like to complete this in spring to save on costs and allow time to market the property in hopes of having a buyer before the work was completed in case the buyer wanted minor changes. We understand this is not what the City may want so what we would like to request is the following: A. The bank will complete the buildings outside finishes per the attached rendering, meeting all city codes as soon as commercially reasonable. B. The bank will not be required to complete any of the interior portions of the building until the building is sold. C. The bank will not be required to complete any of the other outside conditions such as landscaping and parking lot until the building is sold. D. Once the building is sold the rest of the original conditions approved by the council will be completed, except the interior description of the space may change based on the end users needs. We think. this is a reasonable request and should make both the neighbors and City Council happy, to finally get something going on the property, so they do not have to look at an unfinished building. The City is also protected that the work will get done in the future because the bank or a new owner will need to come to the city for all of its permits and to turn the water back on from the street. We appreciate your consideration and support. If you or anyone in the process has any questions please give me a call. Regards, Jeffrey R. Streeter Vice President