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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-073 CCR Member Carol Kleven introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012-73 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-003 SUBMITTED BY MARANATHA CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST HOME, INC., TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5401-5415 - 69' AVENUE NORTH FROM R1 (ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE) AND R6 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO A NEW PUD-MIXED R5/R6 (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-MIXED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2012-003 submitted by Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. (Maranatha) proposes a rezoning from R1 (One Family Residence) and R6 (Multiple Family Residence) to a new PUD-MIXED R5/R6 (Planned Unit Development-Mixed Multiple Family Residence) district, for properties generally located in the northwest quadrant of the City and addressed as 5401 and 5415 - 69d' Avenue North (Subject Site); and WHEREAS, the proposal comprehends the rezoning of the Subject Site to facilitate the planned and future redevelopment of the site with a proposed three-story, 97 bed skilled nursing care facility and a future 38 unit senior independent living apartment facility on said properties; and WHEREAS, the current zoning of R1 (One Family Residence) district and underlying land use "PS-Public and Semi-Public" as identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan would impede the redevelopment of this site as planned by Maranatha under such zoning and land use category; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is considering under separate application a land use amendment to the current 2030 Comprehensive Plan in order to change the current land use designation from "PS-Public & Semi-Public" and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density)" to a new overall land use of"MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi-Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)"; and WHEREAS, subject to a successful outcome of this land use amendment action, the City may further recommend Maranatha be allowed to have a new planned unit development under this proposed new zoning district of PUD-MIXED R5/R6 (Planned Unit Development - Mixed Multiple Family Residence) on the Subject Site,and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on April 12, 2012, whereby a planning report was presented and public testimony regarding the rezoning and development plan were received, and the action item was tabled; and RESOLUTION NO. 2012-73 WHEREAS, on May 17, 2012, the Planning Commission reconsidered the rezoning request, whereby an updated planning staff report was presented; the guidelines for evaluating rezoning contained in Section 35-208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance were presented, along with the provisions and standards of the R5 (Multiple Family Residence) district contained in Section 35-314, along with the provisions and standards of the R6 (Multiple Family Residence) district contained in Section 35-314, and the provisions and standards of the Planned Unit Development district contained in Section 35-355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and a public hearing was re-opened,public testimony was received, and the request was duly considered in light of all testimony received; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2012, the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center did thereby recommend to the City Council that Application No. 2012-003 submitted by Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. be approved based upon the following findings: 1. The planned rezoning is compatible with the standards, purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance; 2. The proposed rezoning appears to demonstrate a clear and public need or benefit to the community and regional area, as it will improve the appearance of the city and enhance the quality of life, property values and civic pride in this neighborhood area; nt 3. The rezoning d its related development proposal will not be a detriment o g P P P the neighborhood, and should provide a positive effect on the community; subject to the site plan issues being fully resolved by the City and Applicants; 4. The rezoning will facilitate the redevelopment plan of this site, which will be compatible with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and underlying land use plan. 5. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding land use classifications; 6. The proposed rezoning will provide an opportunity to provide an ideal redevelopment of a targeted area for the community's senior residential and health care sectors; eliminates an obsolescent or deteriorating nursing home facility; and will stimulate new investment in the neighborhood and community. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-73 7. The proposed rezoning will enhance and strengthen City Center's economic viability and status in the regional market place by the following supporting statements: a) helps to increase employment opportunities, rental occupancy and tax base; b) provides for the redevelopment of an obsolete and underutilized site into a use(s) that address needs in the marketplace, especially for senior housing and life-cycle housing needs. C) the new site will use shared parking as a means of potentially increasing density and diversity of uses. d) The proposed land use amendment will provide an opportunity to create a new zoning district provides for a more flexible mix of land uses and to encourage good design. 8. The rezoning, which will facilitate the redevelopment and improvement of this site, will allow for the utilization of the land in question in a manner which is compatible with, complimentary to and of comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those permitted on surrounding land; 9. The rezoning and utilization of the property as proposed under the planned redevelopment of this site is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with ordinance standards, in particular the incorporation of buffer requirements where more intensive residential uses abut single- family residential zoned properties; 10. The rezoning and land use amendment proposal would be considered consistent with the recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city; 11. The rezoning appears to be a good long range use of the existing land and this proposed development can be considered an asset to the community; 12. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating rezoning's as contained in Section 35-208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance are met and the proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community. AND WHEREAS, the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center did further recommend to the City Council that Application No. 2012-003, which comprehends the rezoning of the subject site be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations memorialized herein. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-73 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center, that Planning Commission Application No. 2012-003 submitted by Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc., which comprehends the rezoning for properties generally located in the northwest quadrant of the City and addressed as 5401 and 5415 - 69 North, from R1 (One Family Residence) and R6 (Multiple Family Residence) to a new PUD- MIXED R5/R6 (Planned Unit Development-Mixed Multiple Family Residence) district, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Metropolitan Council approval of the land use amendment change of this site from "PS-Public and Semi-Public" and "MF-Multi-Family (High Density)"to a new overall land use of"MF-MIXED ENHANCED (Multi- Family Mixed High Density Residential with Enhanced Setbacks)" designation. 2. The rezoning shall become valid only if the City Council adopts the proposed land use amendment change (under separate consideration), and accepts and approves the final development/site and building plans for this Planned Unit Development. 3. All conditions noted in the City Engineer's Review Memorandum (dated 04/06/12) and all other subsequent or updated conditions required by the City Engineer ineer are fulfilled. submitted and/or fu fi led. 4. Execution of a PUD development agreement as prepared by the City Attorney. 5. The Final Development and Site and Building Plan shall be tabled and approved separately by the Planning Commission at a future meeting date. May 29, 2012 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kay Lasman and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.