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2006.10.09 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY October 9, 2006 7:00 p.m. Crystal City Hall — Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr N A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 11, 2006 regular meeting* C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2006-21 for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto dealer at 5273 West Broadway * D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Consider Application 2006-14 for Planned Development (Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Site & Building Plan Review) for a 4 story, 75 -dwelling -unit senior cooperative on a portion of the property at 3420 Nevada Avenue North* E. NEW BUSINESS F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City Council actions on recent Planning Commission items* 2. Development Status Report for quarter ending September 30, 2006* 3. Staff preview of likely agenda items for November 13, 2006 meeting G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT *Items for which supporting material will be included in the meeting packet CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION September 11, 2006 A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 pm with the following members present: Sears, Davis, Nystrom, Whitenack, VonRueden, Buck, Brennan and Strand. Also present for the city were Council Liaison Joselyn, the following staff: Matthews, Sutter and Zimmermann. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Strand to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2006-16 for Site Plan Review for a retail building at 4824 56t' Ave N Mr. Zimmermann summarized the staff report, noting that staff does have concerns about the traffic. Mr. Zimmermann stated that after the meeting packets were prepared, he received an email from Joe Miller of 5530 Quail Ave N that he would like to read. The email from Mr. Miller stated that he could not attend the meeting but that he would like it to be known that he opposes this project. Discussion commenced among the commission members and Mr. Zimmermann. Public Hearing opened. Ron Stocke of 5609 Orchard Ave N stated that he is in favor of this project. He also stated that he would like to see the trees that were added to the site plan moved back to help prevent accidents. Tom Barbeau of Barbeau Architects and representing the owner of the property stated that they are considering irrigation and possibly doing something with the existing fence that would help with the traffic vision problems. He stated that they are considering a neutral color scheme for the project in two different tones with contrasting awnings. Katie Widestrom of 5531 Perry Ave N stated that she was there with many of her neighbors and has a significant history in the neighborhood. She and her neighbors are concerned about the traffic. They are concerned about the upkeep of the new buildings because of the history that the gas station has. It has not been kept very well. They are also concerned about the issue of potential tenants versus long term tenants, that there is a big difference between the two. Widestrom also stated that she saw the new sign put up at the gas station, and thought that maybe this was good faith effort being put forward by the owner that he was now trying to keep things looking nice for the neighborhood. Widestrom stated she was pleased to hear that there would be a restriction on the hours of operation being that it is located by a residential neighborhood. Girma Fita of 4800 56th Ave N stated that when he bought the gas station three years ago it was in bad condition and he has been trying to fix things as he can. Fita stated that the new building would not be like this because he would start out with it being new and he would continue to keep it in excellent condition. Public Hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Whitenack and seconded by Commissioner Sears to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2006-16 for Site Plan Review for a retail building at 4824 56`h Avenue North. Chair Davis and Commissioner Nystrom stated that they recommend that staff continues to try to work with Hennepin County to make improvements to 56th Avenue North to help solve the traffic issues. Motion carried 2. Consider Application 2006-17 for a one year extension of a previously issued interim, temporary Conditional Use Permit of Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanaugh Elementary School, 5400 Corvallis Avenue North. Mr. Zimmerman summarized the staff report. Discussion commenced among the commission members, Mr. Zimmermann and Mr. Sutter. Public hearing opened Jim Gerber representing Independent School District 281 stated that based upon the county's road design it looks like the school district would be moving some of its uses from this building to another location. The school district would like to meet with staff at some point in the future. Public hearing closed Moved by Commissioner VonRueden and seconded by Commissioner Brennan to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2006- 17 for a one year extension of a previously issued interim, temporary Conditional Use Permit for the Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanaugh Elementary School at 5400 Corvallis Avenue North. Motion carried 3. Consider Application 2006-18 for a Preliminary Plat of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Third Addition at 5720 32nd Avenue North. Mr. Sutter summarized the staff report. Public hearing opened Public hearing closed Motion carried Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner VonRueden to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2006-18 for a Preliminary Plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Third Addition at 5720 32nd Avenue North. Motion carried 4. Consider Application 2006-19 for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. Mr. Sutter summarized the different sections of the proposed zoning text amendments. Mr. Sutter stated to the planning commissioners that they could remove any of the sections so they wouldn't be approved as one whole motion. Chair Davis expressed his concern about internal expansion mentioned in 515.01 Subd 8. Commissioner Sears expressed the same concern. Mr. Sutter clarified what the intent of the proposed language is meant to do. Discussion commenced among the commission members and Mr. Sutter. Mr. Sutter stated that staff could redraft this section H of the proposed text amendment, and remove section I to address the changes that the planning commission wishes to see. Commissioner VonRueden asked for clarification if putting in an egress window would be considered internal or external expansion. Moved by Chair Davis to separate this one out and recommend amendment of 515.01 Subd. 8, including changes from staff recommendation. Public Hearing opened John Paulson Sr. of 320 N Edgewood Drive stated that he is opposed to all of the zoning text amendments being considered together because one of them affects Application 2006-14. Chair Davis stated that the commission will be separating out by sections so each one can be dealt with separately if necessary. Public Hearing closed. Chair Davis stated that he will continue with his motion. Moved by Chair Davis to separate Section 515.01 Subd. 8 and recommend amendment of 515.01 Subd. 8, including changes from staff recommendation, and seconded by Commissioner Whitenack to recommend approval to the City Council the above stated zoning text amendment as part of Application 2006-19. Motion carried Chair Davis suggested at this time that they also separate out the amendment for section 515.57 Subd. 3 f). There was no objection from the commissioners to separate this from the rest of the proposed text amendments. Chair Davis stated that the remaining proposed text amendments are not controversial and that the commission should proceed with the rest of the proposed changes as they are grouped. Mr. Sutter proceeded to go through the remaining proposed sections of zoning text amendment. Mr. Sutter clarified section 515.05 Subd. 2 for the commissioners. There were no questions. Mr. Sutter clarified section 515.09 for the commissioners. Commissioners and Mr. Sutter discussed the recommended changes from the building official regarding concrete slabs being required as floors for garages and carports for this section. Mr. Stutter clarified section 515.13 for the commissioners. There were no questions. Mr. Stutter clarified section 515.49 Subd. 4 for the commissioners. There were no questions. Public Hearing opened Public Hearing closed Motion made by Commissioner Whitenack and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve the above stated sections of proposed Zoning Text Amendment from Application 2006-19 with the exception of withdrawing the two sections 515.01 subd 8 and 515.57subd 3f) for separate votes. Motion carried Mr. Sutter stated that the remaining section 515.57 Subd. 3 f) involves discussion of Planned Development. Mr. Sutter went on to explain that a flaw in this section of the code was discovered by the city during the review of Application 2006-14. The city's current code is out of sync with surrounding cities. Chair Davis asked for clarification on the purpose and the term Planned Development. Mr. Sutter read the definition from the City of Crystal's current Zoning Code. Public Hearing opened John Paulson Sr. of 320 N Edgewood Drive stated that he is against this section of the zoning text amendment. Commissioner Sears asked Mr. Paulson where his establishment was. Mr. Paulson stated that it was across the street from the proposed building. Commissioner Sears explained that when he moved to Crystal nothing higher than 18' was allowed and that times do change and the city must allow for change and development within reason. Commissioner Whitenack suggested that this item be kept separate from Application 2006-14 because it is indeed a separate item. Tony Kuechle of United Properties asked Mr. Sutter what cities did he compare this section of code to. Tony Kuechle stated that its common that cities actually prefer developments with higher pitched roofs. Alan Tschide; attorney for John Paulson Sr. approached the planning commission and ask a number of questions of Mr. Sutter. Tony Kuechle asked if the commission was specifically discussing his project now or the change to the code. Chair Davis stated that the commission is discussing the code change not the project. Dave Dahl of 4255 Kingsview stated he is a part owner in the apartment building with the Paulson He stated that bending the rules helps the city, and sometimes helps the people. But in changing this portion of code about Planned Development what does the city get in exchange. Commissioner Strand stated that she also thought that this should be a separate item from the application that triggered this. Strand stated that this has happened before concerning the zoning code text changes. Something comes to light and trigger the change, such as the city's street projects and the code pertaining to driveways and curb cuts. Strand stated that there have been other instances as well, and hopes that everyone can make the distinction and keep the two items separate. Public Hearing closed. Moved by Chair Davis and seconded by Commissioner Buck to recommend to the City Council to approve Zoning Text Amendment section 515.57subd.. 3 f) as written by staff. Motion carried 5. Consider Application 2006-20 for a Lot Division at 5354 Douglas Drive North Mr. Sutter summarized the staff report. Commissioner Buck asked if there were two or four garage stalls. Mr. Sutter stated that there are two double stall garages. Public Hearing opened Public Hearing closed Moved by Commissioner VonRueden and Seconded by Chair Davis to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2006-20 for a Lot Division at 5354 Douglas Drive North. Motion carried D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Consider Application 2006-14 for Planned Unit Development (Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Site and Building Plan Review) for a 4 -story, 75 -dwelling unit senior cooperative on a portion of the property at 3420 Nevada Avenue North Mr Sutter stated that this application was continued over from the August meeting. Sutter summarized the staff report and highlighted the main points. Discussion commenced amongst the commissioners and Mr. Sutter. Public Hearing opened Commissioner Whitenack asked about the amount of the fill on the site and if any could be excavated to lower the topography. Tony Kuechle from United Properties spoke and reiterated the highlight of the project. Kuechle stated that they are willing to work with staff and the Paulson family to come up with a solution that would please everyone involved. Commissioners Sears had the same suggestions about excavating more to lower the building or the actual site. Discussion continued amongst Whitenack, Davis and Kuechle about this issue. Chair Davis asked if financial information could be provided to the city council to help inform them about the project. Alan Tschide lawyer for John Paulson Sr. stated that they do not like this project and they do not like the height of the building. Tony Kuechle stated that United Properties has complied with all the requirements that the Paulson family continues to have concerns about. Kuechle stated that they are willing to continue to work with staff to come up with a solution that will address the Paulson family's concerns. Public Hearing closed Moved by Chair Davis and seconded by Commissioner Sears to recommend to the City Council to continue to a future meeting the discussion of Application 2006-14 for a Planned Development (Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Site & Building Plan Review) for a 4 story, 75 -dwelling unit senior cooperative on a portion of the property at 3420 Nevada Avenue North. This includes the commission's direction to staff to work with the developer to: 1. Try to mitigate the height of the building — especially the north end of the building. 2. And/or mitigate the height by changing the topography of the land. 3. Relocate the building further south. 4. City staff to do the numbers for coverage for what is left of the church property. E. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried F. GENERAL INFORMATION Mr. Sutter gave a referred to the summary of Council actions and stated that the Council's action on the last item that went to council was not consistent with the planning commission's recommendation. Mr. Sutter stated that there might not be a Planning Commission meeting for October. G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Brennan to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Chair Davis Secretary Strand Motion carried. M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 3, 2006 TO: Planning Commission (October 9th meeting) FROM: Jason Zimmermann, Code Enforcement and Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Consider Application 2006-21 for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto dealer at 5273 West Broadway. A. BACKGROUND The subject property at 5273 West Broadway is currently occupied by Jiffy Lube and is used as an oil change service station that includes a vehicle wash bay. The applicant, Dumark's Inc., is proposing to use the property for auto sales. The proposed operation would consist of the sale of upscale newer and higher quality used cars. The name of the business will be Crystal Imports. The subject property consists of .79 acres and is zoned C-2, General Commercial. Motor vehicle sales require a conditional use permit under 515.49 Subd. 4 n) provided the following conditions are met: ■ The property abuts West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Ave North. ■ If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2, or R-3 then it may not be open before 6:00 am or after 9:00 pm. ■ There is no outdoor parking or storage of inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or junk vehicles. ■ There is no repair work of any kind on vehicles unless an additional conditional use permit for such use is also approved by the city council. ■ No vehicle or equipment shall exceed 32 feet in length. ■ The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. ■ The city council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. ■ The city council determines that all applicable requirements of subsection 515.05, subdivision 3 a) and section 520 are considered and satisfactorily met. 515.05 Subd. 3 a): In addition to specific standards or criteria included in the applicable district regulations, the following criteria shall be applied in determining whether to approve a conditional use permit request: 1) The consistency of the proposed use with the comprehensive plan. 2) The characteristics of the subject property as they relate to the proposed use. 3) The impact of the proposed use on the surrounding area. Due to the fact that the proposed use constitutes a change in use, the non -conforming parking lot must be brought into compliance with 515.17 Subd. 4 g) 11) which states all open off-street parking shall have cast -in-place concrete barrier curb and gutter around the perimeter of the entire parking lot. The face of the curb shall not be within 5 feet of any lot line and the back of the curb shall not be within 4 feet of any lot line. Turf or other acceptable landscaping material shall be provided in all areas bordering the parking area. As with all conditional use permits, a public hearing held by the Planning Commission must precede City Council action on the application. Notice of the October 9, 2006 public hearing was mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property and published in the Sun Post on September 28, 2006. The following Exhibits are attached: A. General location map. B. Aerial photo showing the location of the subject property. C. Narrative submitted by applicant. D. Site plan submitted by applicant. E. Photo showing view from apartments located across West Broadway. B. STAFF COMMENTS 1. West Metro Fire ■ A site plan to scale must be submitted showing all utilities. ■ A floor plan must be submitted showing how the space within the building will be used. ■ A lock box must be provided on the building. ■ Inspectors must verify that all exit signage, emergency lighting and exit doors are working properly. ■ Provide West Metro Fire with information on any chemicals that will be stored on site. 2. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public rights-of- way and be in compliance with subsection 515.13 Subd. 3. 3. The use of loudspeakers on the subject property is prohibited. 4. A revised site plan, with dimensions and drawn to scale, must be submitted showing the required curbing, landscaping and additional screening. The plan must also label employee and customer parking and display parking separately. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - AUTO DEALER - 5273 WEST BROADWAY 2 The proposed use would comply with city code, except that specific parking lot construction plans for the required curbing, landscaping and additional screening have not yet been prepared by the applicant. The Planning Commission and City Council could approve the proposed use with a requirement that the revised plans be submitted to city staff for review and approval, instead of having the plans brought back to the Commission and Council at a later date. C. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow auto sales at 5273 West Broadway, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan to staff for review and approval showing dimensions, required curbing, landscaping and screening. Required improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy. 2. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public rights- of-way and be in compliance with subsection 515.13 Subd. 3. 3. The use of loudspeakers on the subject property is prohibited. 4. All items listed under Staff Comments #1 must be completed prior to occupancy. 5. A sign permit is required prior to installation of any signage. 6. Secure necessary permits prior to commencing any work on the building. 7. Hours of operation shall not be before 6:00 am and after 9:00 pm. 8. There is no outdoor parking or storage of inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or junk vehicles. 9. There is no repair work of any kind on vehicles unless an additional conditional use permit for such use is also approved by the city council. 10. No vehicle or equipment shall exceed 32 feet in length. 11. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. Planning Commission action is requested. The City Council would consider the Planning Commission's recommendation at its next meeting on October 17, 2006. 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CRYSTAL, MN 55422 Attn: Jayson Zimmermann Thank you for the opportunity to present this application. I have been a part of the city of crystal for the past 14 years. The Dukats have been a part of this community for the past 35 years. We have provided quality Service and Sales to all of our friends & neibors. We would like the opportunity to continue being a part of Crystals growing & improving city, Our intent for the property now known as Jiffy Dube is to continue on car sales on an upscale newer & higher quality of used cars. The name of the car dealership is Dumarks we will be doing business as Crystal Imports. Hours of operation will be: Monday thru Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm Saturday 9.00 to 5.00 Our personal will consist of one sales person per shift. One light duty mechanic. One Manager. One detailer/lot attendant. Sincerely John Christy 612-598-2446 $Associates 4519 Rnbm C.11 hbbm &., MN 55422 612-991-9491 N V J � In Q O C�l Ir— o Q v Lu Q (n� W Cl\i Ll QJ Ln U Al 18 SEPT OG 51TE DATA ZONING DISTRICT: C-2 E1CG FREESTANDING ^ EXG LIGHT APPKOX PROPERTY AREA: .79 ACRES 51GN, REVISED / \ FwURE / EXISTING USE: MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR - MINOR EXG 15LAND5, 5�;- y'Fs PROPOSED USE: MOTOR VEHICLE SALES REMOVED \ T��o MINOR REPAIRS OF SALES VEHICLES EXG UGNT FIXTURE PARKING REQUIREMENTS: 5 STALLS + I PER EMPLOYEE 1 8 STALLS TOTAL Lu \ cr PARKING PROVIDED: 47 STALLS (2 ACCESSIBLE STALLS) 1 '� SURFACE AREA: 28,200 5f 1 5 LANDSCAPED AREA (5%): 1410 SF (REQUIRED) LANDSCAPED AREA: 1500 SF (PROVIDED) NEW ACCE5516LE FX'G LIGHT RAMP FIXTURE 1 EX15TING 1 BUILDING / IXG ISLANDS, REMOVED �, _),7 14/ 2 / / IYOTING CA / WASH OCG LIGHT FIXTURE NEW PARKING F:�(, iRTH ,vl/ fNC� DCG TRASh 5TAN5 L / ENCL.. Ire / RELOCATED I G / I { tANDSAPING AREA i O 15005.1`. II �� II _ I 0 20 40 60 NORTH $Associates 4519 Rnbm C.11 hbbm &., MN 55422 612-991-9491 N V J � In Q O C�l Ir— o Q v Lu Q (n� W Cl\i Ll QJ Ln U Al 18 SEPT OG MEMORANDUM TO: Crystal Planning Commission FROM: Patrick A. Peters, Community Development Director DATE: October 2, 2006 SUBJECT: Time Extension for Special Land Use Application 2006-14: Applewood Pointe of Crystal BACKGROUND At its meeting of September 11, 2006, the Planning Commission continued to a future meeting its consideration of Special Land Use Application 2006-14, filed by United Properties for Applewood Pointe of Crystal, a proposed residential project at 35th and Nevada Avenues North. The Commission determined that the continuation was necessary to allow for staff discussions with the developer regarding aspects of building height, location and lot coverage. On that same agenda, the Commission considered a group of zoning ordinance text amendments, one of which involved a proposed change to a setback provision in Section 515.57 Subd. 3 f) that was discovered by the city during its review of Application 2006-14. At the September 19 Council meeting, the Council voted to remove the text amendment item from the agenda and establish a Council work session to allow for more discussion. Staff anticipates that the work session discussion will be held either later in October or in early November. In light of the extended timeline for discussion and the city's obligation to abide by the statutory time limits for action on a land use application, the city contacted United Properties by letter (attached) to outline the options for their consideration. United Properties has since responded in writing (attached) that they agree to extend the decision timeline to allow additional time for the city's consideration of their application. ACTION Since the Planning Commission voted on September 11 to continue Application 2006- 14 to a date uncertain, no action is needed on this item at the October 9 Commission meeting. September 22, 2006 PAGE 1 OF 2 City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal MN 55422 voice: 763-531-1000 facsimile: 763-531-1188 internet: www.ci.crystal.mn.us Tony Kuchle United Properties 3500 American Blvd W #200 Minneapolis MN 55431 Subject: Special Land Use application 2006-14 - Applewood Pointe Crystal Dear Mr. Kuchle: At its meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, the City Council removed the proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment from its agenda and directed staff to schedule a work session on the matter prior to further consideration by the Council. We anticipate that this work session may be held on either October 17, 2006 or November 8, 2006, although a firm date has not yet been set. As I'm sure you are aware, the outcome of the City Council's consideration of the proposed text amendment would affect whether or not the Applewood Pointe project may be approved as submitted. In the meantime, the city is constrained by the time limits established in M.S. 15.99. We believe there is no way the Applewood Pointe project, as currently submitted, could be approved before the city's 120 -day decision period expires on November 18, 2006 as described in my September 12, 2006 letter. For this reason, staff will advise the Planning Commission (on October 9 2006) and the City Council (on October 17, 2006) to formally deny the Applewood Pointe application (#2006-14) because it does not comply with the building height setback requirement currently in city code, unless we receive one of the following items no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 2, 2006: ■ A written statement, signed by both United Properties (applicant) and Olivet Baptist Church (property owner), stating that they withdraw Application 2006-14 for Applewood Pointe; X. ■ A written statement, signed by both United Properties (applicant) and Olivet Baptist Church (property owner), stating that they wish to further extend the decision period under M.S. 15.99 Subd. 2 g) to accommodate the city's need for additional time to consider Application 2006-14 for Applewood Pointe. PAGE 2 OF 2 Please contact me atjohn.sutter(cr�ci.crystal.mn.us or 763.531.1142 if you have any questions. I will be out of the office Friday, September 29th through Monday, October 9th. During that time, please direct all communication to Patrick Peters at Patrick.peters(aD-ci.crystal. mn.us or 763.531.1130. Thank you. Regards, John Sutter Assistant Community Development Director cc: Lee Cornelius Olivet Baptist Church 3420 Nevada Ave N Crystal MN 55427 FROM : CORNELIUS PHONE N0. : 763 472 8522 Sep. 29 2006 03:33PH P2 l UNITED PROPERTIES September 29, 2066 Mr John Sutter City Planner City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422-1696 RE: Time Extension Special Land Use Application 2006 —14, Applewood Pointe of Crystal ©ear Mr. Sutter. Pursuant to your September 22, 2066 letter, We (applicant and property owner) agree to extend the decision timeline under M.S. 15.99 Subd 2g to accommodate the City of Crystal's need for additional time to consider our Application. VVe took forward to further advancing our Application yet this fall Please call me directly at 952-820-8727 if you have any questions. 8inceret Mark W Nelson Olivet Baptist Church vice President Lee Cornelius Development C: Patrick Peters, City of Crystal MVVN/bls Fria Crystal Coop Nfanicipal Approvals 3500 American Blvd W. Minneapolis. M14 55431 • 952 831.1000 a fax 952 843,M& 6 www.uproperties_com CITY OF CRYSTAL Development Status Report September 30, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL - STATUS OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATIONS: Brunswick Villas (3148 Douqlas). On December 6, 2004, the City Council approved Brunswick Villas, a privately -initiated, 18 -unit townhouse project being built by SML Land Development on the south side of 32nd between Douglas and Brunswick. During summer 2005, the developer installed geo-piers (to deal with the poor soils on the site) and site improvements including water, sewer and private drives. Construction is complete on the west six units; they are listed for sale at approximately $280,000. The middle six units are under construction; they will probably be completed in fall 2006. The construction start date for the east six units is unknown. Each unit has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,928 sq. ft. of finished space; a front door and porch facing north; and an attached two -car garage facing south. For more information call MJB Custom Homes at (763) 323-8809. 2. Prescription Landscape (3231 Nevada & 7331 33`d). On August 16, 2005, the City Council approved a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage as part of a proposed landscaping business, subject to submittal of a site improvement plan that must be reviewed and approved by city staff prior to commencement of outdoor storage. A permit for the new parking lot and related site improvements was issued on November 7, 2005. Work is yet complete and the final inspection is pending. 3. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel (5125 West Broadway). On May 16, 2006, the City Council approved site & building plans for a new funeral chapel on this currently vacant lot. Construction is now underway. 4. Thora Thorson Addition (formerly 7323 58th Ave N). The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat on May 16, 2006 and the Final Plat on July 18, 2006 for this 17 lot subdivision of the former Thorson Elementary School site. Grading and infrastructure work is essentially complete. See item #14 below for more information about this EDA project. 5. Duke's Auto Body (5170 West Broadway). On June 20, 2006, the City Council approved a conditional use permit and site & building plans for construction of a 6,600 sq. ft. building in place of a 3,740 sq. ft. building that was severely damaged by fire. Construction is underway. 6. AApplewood Senior Cooperative (currently part of church property at 3420 Nevada). On June 20, 2006, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use designation of 4 acres of vacant land at the southeast corner H:lDevelopmentStatusReportsl2006-3rd quarter. doc Page 1 of of 35th and Nevada. The approved change is from Low Density Residential (max. 5 dwelling units per acre) to High Density Residential (max. 22 per acre). United Properties then submitted a Planned Development request for a 75 unit senior (age 55+) apartment building with a cooperative ownership structure. This application is still being reviewed by the Planning Commission. 7. Grima Fita Retail Building (4824 56th). On September 19, 2006, the City Council approved site and building plans for a retail building at 4824 56th Avenue North. However, Hennepin County has not approved the proposed curb cut and further discussions between the city, the county and the property owner will be necessary for the project to proceed. 8. Crustal Economic Development Authority Third Addition (formerly 5720 32"d). On September 19, 2006, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat of 5720 32nd Avenue North, for subdivision into two lots. See item #15 below for more information about this EDA project. 9. Garages for Apartments at 5324-5332-5340 Hanson Court. On September 19, 2006, the City Council approved a Lot Division of the Irving Fire Station property at 5354 Douglas Drive North, to split off the southeasterly 5 feet for sale to the owner of three adjacent apartment buildings at 5324-5332-5340 Hanson Court. This property sale will facilitate construction of garages for the apartment buildings. The Council also approved an easement vacation and final site plan approval for the garages, consistent with the variances and preliminary site plan it approved on July 18, 2006. Garage construction is expected to occur during the 4th quarter of 2006. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 10. 4700 Hampshire, The EDA purchased this property for $100,000 in August 2005, demolished the house in October 2005, and sold the lot to Feyereisen Construction for $75,000 in November 2005. They are building a 2 -story house with 4,084 sq. ft. (2,349 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths, and an attached 3 -car garage. Construction is nearly complete. 11. 4424 Adair. The EDA purchased this property for $104,160 in September 2005, demolished the house in November 2005, and sold the lot to Al Stobbe Homes for $70,000 in December 2005. They are building a 2 -story house with 3,051 sq. ft. (2,597 finished), 4 bedrooms, 3'/2 baths, and a detached 2 -car garage. Construction is nearly complete. 12. 4300 Xenia. The EDA purchased this property for $115,000 in December 2005, demolished the house in spring 2006, and sold the lot to Covenant Builders for $80,000 in June 2006. They are building a 2 -story house with 3,600 sq. ft. (2,400 finished), 4 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths and a detached 3 -car garage. Construction is underway. 13. 3548 & 3556 Zane (formerly 5817 36th). The EDA purchased this property for $160,000 in January 2006, demolished the house in spring 2006, and platted the site into two lots. H:lDevelopmentStatusReportsl2006-3rd quarter.doc Page 2 of 4 The EDA sold the lots to Covenant Builders for $80,000 each in August 2006. At 3548 Zane they are building a 2 -story house with 3,684 sq. ft. (2,254 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/z baths and an attached 2 -car garage; and at 3556 Zane they are building a 2 -story house with 3,181 sq. ft. (2,154 finished), 4 bedrooms, 2Y2 baths and an attached 2 -car garage. Construction of both houses is underway. 14. Thora Thorson Addition (formerly 7323 58th Ave N), The EDA purchased the former Thorson Elementary School from Robbinsdale Area Schools in October 2005. Demolition of the school building was completed in winter -spring 2006, and infrastructure to serve the new houses was installed in summer 2006. The EDA has selected builders to purchase the lots, and closing on the lot sales is expected in mid- October 2006. The new homes are to be completed by fall 2007. BUILDER LOT ADDRESS LOT DIMENSIONS LOT PRICE Covenant Builders 1 5746 Oregon Ct 85 x 134 (11,388 sq. ft.) $81,900 (952)221-7805 Avery Homes 2 5746 Oregon Ct 76 x 132 (10,052 sq. ft.) $83,501 (763) 544-1947 3 5740 Oregon Ct 78 x 129 (10,051 sq. ft.) $83,501 4 5734 Oregon Ct 80 x 126 (10,075 sq. ft.) $83,501 Covenant Builders 5 5728 Oregon Ct 79 x 128 (10,065 sq. ft.) $84,900 (952) 221-7805 6 5722 Oregon Ct 76 x 132 (10,034 sq. ft.) $80,500 7 5716 Oregon Ct 78 x 129 (10,121 sq. ft.) $80,500 8 5708 Oregon Ct irregular (24,675 sq. ft.) $91,100 9 5701 Oregon Ct irregular (29,470 sq. ft.) $91,100 10 5709 Oregon Ct irregular (15,277 sq. ft.) $86,900 Inspired Construction 11 5717 Oregon Ct 80 x 126 (10,105 sq. ft.) $80,000 (763) 228-0072 12 5723 Oregon Ct 75 x 136 (10,225 sq. ft.) $80,000 Covenant Builders 13 5729 Oregon Ct 75 x 140 (10,558 sq. ft.) $81,900 (952) 221-7805 14 5735 Oregon Ct 75 x 141 (10,628 sq. ft.) $83,500 15 5741 Oregon Ct 75 x 138 (10,411 sq. ft.) $83,500 16 5747 Oregon Ct 75 x 135 (10,168 sq. ft.) $83,500 17 5753 Oregon Ct 85 x 134 (11,391 sq. ft.) $80,500 15. 5720 32nd. The EDA purchased this property for $135,000 in June 2006. Demolition of the existing house and garage will likely occur in November 2006. The EDA expects to plat the site into two lots by the end of 2006 and seek new house proposals from builders in early 2007. 16. 43xx Zane. Over the last several years, the EDA has acquired and demolished four houses on the `Yates Alley' block between 43rd and 44th Avenues. The EDA -owned properties, 4306, 4310, 4326 and 4330 Zane, are being land banked for future redevelopment. The City Engineer expects to prepare an alley paving feasibility study for this block by early 2007. Depending on the outcome of that study, the City Council may decide to order an alley paving project. If it does, then the EDA would seek new house proposals for its four lots. H:lDevelopmentStatusReportsl2006-3rd quarter.doc Page 3 of 17. Highway 100 land use (excess right-of-way). In October 2004, the City Council amended the Comprehensive Plan to designate the future land use for parcels of excess right-of-way adjacent to the new Hwy 100 freeway. In January 2005, the EDA made a formal request to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to get the parcels surveyed for possible purchase by the EDA. In May 2006 MnDOT completed its survey work. In the 4th quarter of 2006 the EDA will order appraisals and consider making formal offers to MnDOT. Acquisition of some or all of the excess right- of-way parcels would likely occur in early 2007, followed by the sale of property for redevelopment as directed by the EDA. H:lDevelopmentStatusReporfsl2006-3rd quarter.doc Page 4 of NEV NO PIE r w[ �i' _—� — TM ---rte � I' i� •\�,. w[I `w G7arel d.. pen mat : 1 V �C D � 7W I t" ' V4��, \\ \ 141. JFI���Li GD R -D., I]EU CITY OF lop CRYSTAL ;� C ElL-tif I��� . ,y SCALE o l000' rood rood --J UP LLICr IT —1 fr—Iiiiiii, 01 Roeel�sD.L[ ►��� ICC-- f[!j L-51 D-Vill �' I �• Y I 41�m 2 ` U-5 u- itl " ,1 3 ��IH���/,,,�_ �IIII t a IIF �L JLC f jI� I CN7S7l1. � � •.a.. I r j fM1 � j I = T Y �2225 I ai I fol aDBBin SDaLE I ).., i �IAc�In' ''-rit ----=II GOLDEN VALLE' F. t_:� MOI M1I.Y • pwv� f = • I �I �II r3 o � y V u NEW NOICai CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS September 19 2006: 1. Approved (4-3) site and building plans for a retail building at 4824 56th Avenue North. 2. Approved a one year extension of a previously issued interim, temporary Conditional Use Permit for the Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanagh Elementary School, 5400 Corvallis Avenue North. 3. Approved a Preliminary Plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Third Addition at 5720 32nd Avenue North. 4. Removed an ordinance amending Section 515 of city code (zoning) from the Council agenda for further discussion at a work session prior to it being considered for first reading. 5. Adopted a resolution approving a lot division to split off the southeasterly 5 feet of 5354 Douglas Drive North. 6. Approved the creation of a drainage and utility easement across the northwesterly 5 feet of the southeasterly 10 feet of 5354 Douglas Drive North. 7. Adopted a resolution vacating an existing drainage and utility easement at 5324-5332- 5340 Hanson Court North. 8. Approved site and building plans for the construction of detached garages for the apartment buildings at 5324-5332-5340 Hanson Court North. The Council's actions on these items were consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendations, except for item #4 which the Council has not yet taken action on.