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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-019 CCRMember Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-001, SUBMITTED BY SCA PROPERTIES, LLC REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AND SITE AND BUILDING (DEVELOPMENT) PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE SANCTUARY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, THE 158-UNIT SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING PROJECT (LOCATED AT 6121 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) WHEREAS, on September 28, 1998, the City Council of Brooklyn Center adopted Resolution No. 98-169 which approved the establishment of the Brookdale Chrysler- Plymouth Dealership Planned Unit Development (PUD) of 1998, which comprehended the rezoning approval of two parcels located at 6121 and 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard from C-2 (Commerce) and C-i (Service/Office) to PUD/C-2 (Planned Unit Development/Commerce) District; and WHEREAS, the 1998 PUD approved the expansion and overall use of the two parcels for the existing Chrysler-Plymouth auto dealership, and stipulated that Lot 1, Block 1 of the Chrysler Motors Corporation 2 d Addition (main parcel) can only be used for "motor vehicle sales, leasing, service and the sale of vehicle parts."; while the smaller lot to the south of the main lot "...shall be used for parking and display ofpassenger vehicles for sale."; and WHEREAS, SCA Properties, LLC has submitted Planning Application No. 2016- 001, which requests consideration and approval of an amendment to the 1998 PUD, by rescinding the auto oriented uses and related activities described under the recorded PUD Agreement of 1998 between the City of Brooklyn Center and former owners William J. Bartram and the Chrysler Realty Corporation (their successors and assigns); and now requests the City consider allowing certain changes to the PUD for this redevelopment area; and WHEREAS, Planning Application 2016-001 presents an official request by the Developer to allow a specific senior housing with assisted living care as a use that is not identified under City Zoning Code Section 35-322, C2 (Commerce) District standards, and allow the redevelopment of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Chrysler Motors Corporation 2nd Addition with a new 4-story, senior assisted living facility with certain amenities, and allows for reduced setbacks for this new senior housing development: and WHEREAS, Planning Application 2016-001 also provides the official request for consideration and approval of the new Site and Building (Development) Plan for the existing PUD, which includes the preliminary layout and design details for the new 4-story, senior assisted living facility and its amenities on the subject site: and RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 WHEREAS, on January 14, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing, whereby a staff report, which included a full set of site and building plans, along with architectural plans, and also an updated site layout plan and traffic impact study (draft) were all presented; and public testimony regarding the Amendment to this Planned Unit Development and Site and Building Plan were received and considered by the Planning Commission; the Planning Commission considered the Planned Unit Development Amendment request in light of all testimony received, including the guidelines for evaluating such amendments as contained in Section 35-355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and the City's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, in light of all testimony received, and utilizing the guidelines and standards for evaluating site and building plans, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, along with consideration of the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission considers this Site and Building (Development) Plan, and which the final site/development plans shall be revised according to the amended site layout plan (referred to as the Site Access Exhibit - dated 01/08/2016) as presented at the public hearing of January 14, 2016 to the Planning Commission, and determines this plan to be an appropriate and reasonable use and redevelopment of the subject property; and WHEREAS; in light of all testimony received, the Planning Commission did determine that Planning Application No. 2016-001, and the revised Site Access Exhibit plan submitted by SCA Properties, LLC may be approved based upon the following considerations: A.The proposed use of a general assisted living facility, with limited acuity care units for senior residents, is an acceptable use under this PUD/C-2 district; and meets the general definitions or standards of a permitted (but limited) nursing care home; and may be considered an allowable or permitted use under the "Other uses similar in nature" standard provided for under Sect. 35-322 district standards; B.The proposed senior housing project will provide an ideal opportunity for redevelopment of a targeted area for the community's senior residential and health care sector; eliminates and replaces an obsolescent or deteriorating commercial area, and will stimulate new investment in the neighborhood and community. C. The proposed project 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; D. The proposed senior housing project will facilitate the redevelopment plans of this site, which appear to be compatible with the goals, objectives RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 and policies of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan and underlying land use plan. E.The proposed rezoning will enhance and strengthen City Center's economic viability and status in the regional market place by the following supporting statements: helps to increase employment opportunities, rental occupancy and tax base; ii. 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. F.The new senior housing project provides an ideal opportunity to provide additional (and affordable) senior housing options for its own and neighboring residents. G.The new senior housing project will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other uses in and around this Wangsted park neighborhood; H.The addition of this new senior housing project will not impede the normal orderly development and proposed improvements of this area or those projected along the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor; and The proposed layout of this new senior housing development, including the new buildings, site improvements, walkways, and trails, including reduced setbacks and any other related flexibility or reductions identified within these Site and Building Plans, are hereby acceptable and approved. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center did determine that Planning Application No. 2016-001 as submitted by SCA Properties, LLC may be approved based on the belief that the guidelines for evaluating Planned Unit Development Amendment as contained in Section 35-355 along with the guidelines and standards for evaluating site and building plans, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan Approval), all of which are contained in the City's Zoning Ordinance, have been met, and the proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community; and WHEREAS, upon acceptance of all public comments and discussion of this Planning Application No. 2016-001, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-01, which provides favorable and unanimous recommendations to the City Council that the requested PUD Amendment and Site and Building (Development Plan) as comprehended under said RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 Planning Application No. 2016-001, may be approved with certain conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Application No. 2016-001 submitted by SCA Properties, LLC, is approved subject to the following conditions: Developer is allowed to amend the 1998 Planned Unit Development of the Brookdale Chrysler-Plymouth Dealership by redeveloping the subject site consistent with the proposed Site and Building Plan known as the "Sanctuary of Brooklyn Center Senior Living", which shall serve as the new (and approved) Development Plan to this amended PUD. 2. No other allowances, modifications or changes that may not be illustrated or indicated on the submitted "Sanctuary of Brooklyn Center" plan, dated 12/11/15 shall be comprehended or permitted under this Site and Building Plan approvals, unless specifically requested by the Developer and approved by the City Council. Developer must install and show on the final plans a new 8-foot high screening fence along the west property line; and a 4-6 ft. high vinyl coated chain-linked fence along the south line adjacent to the city park and single family residential uses. Developer shall adjust landscape plans to provide additional natural screening along the south boundary line with the single family residential uses. 4.Developer must obtain a building permit and adhere to all requirements prior to beginning any removals, demolition, land disturbance work, or new construction of parking, utilities or buildings. 5.Developer/Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer's Review memo, dated January 7, 2016. 6.The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 7.Final grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans and any other site engineering elated issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on-ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 9.An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 10.This PUD Amendment and Site Plan approvals are exclusive of all final signs on this site, which shall remain subject to Chapter 34 of the city ordinances must be approved under separate Sign Permits. 11.Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during construction as approved by the City's Engineering Department and applicant shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site. 12.Any major changes or modifications made to this PUD Development/Site and Building Plan can only be made by an amendment to this PUD, which shall include an updated Development/Site Plan if necessary. 13.The Developer must meet requirements from Hennepin County's review. 14.The Developer shall provide Hennepin County with a minimum 17' of additional road easement including an additional 7' by 60' triangular easement in northeast corner of property. 15. The Developer shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. January 25, 2016 Date Mayor ATTEST:0NW *,&&k, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dan Ryan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.