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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-160 CCRadoption: Member April Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. 2018-160 RESOLUTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-014 SUBMITTED BY DAN WALSH OF COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR UNITY PLACE (LOCATED AT 7256 UNITY AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2018-014 was submitted by Dan Walsh of Community Housing Development Corporation, requesting approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for UNITY PLACE, which would allow for an overall cleanup to the interior lot lines and the creation of an outlot for the floodway portion of the Subject Property, and WHEREAS, on August 30, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing, whereby this item was given due consideration, a staff report was presented, and a public hearing was opened to allow for public testimony regarding the Preliminary and Final Plat of UNITY PLACE, which were received and noted for the record; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined during its review of the Preliminary and Final Plat materials submitted with Planning Commission Application No. 2018- 014, that said plat is in general conformance with City of Brooklyn Center's City Code Chapter 15 — Platting; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby recommend that Application No. 2018-014, as submitted by Dan Walsh of Community Housing Development Corporation, and requesting Preliminary and Final Plat consideration of UNITY PLACE, may be approved based upon the following conditions: 1. The proposed subdivision is as follows: Lot 1 — approximately 10. 17 acres Outlot A— approximately 0.78 acres 2. All recommendations and conditions as noted in the Assistant City Engineer's review memorandum (dated August 24, 2018), and any comments provided by Hennepin County shall be complied with or completed as part of final plat approval. 3. Approval of this plat will be subject to approval of the site and building plan for the as proposed community/service building, maintenance garage, and site improvements, also filed under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-014. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-160 C. The Site and Building Plan proposal is considered consistent with the recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the City as it is designated for high density, multi -family use, and was originally constructed in 1978; D. The Site and Building Plan proposal appears to be a good and continued long range use of the existing site and the proposed improvements to the Subject Property, including the construction of a community/service building, which would offer a fitness room, party room, and patio, and the installation of additional walking paths and playground equipment can be considered an asset to the residents residing at Unity Place; and E. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating and approving a Site and Building Plan, as contained in Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, are met and the Site and Building Plan proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby recommend that Planning Application No. 2018-014, for the property located at 7256 Unity Avenue North, be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. Building and Site Plan and Review: The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits; and the final location or placement of any fire hydrants and other fire related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Inspector. a. Any major changes or modifications made to this Site and Building Plan can only be made by an amendment to the approved Site and Building Plan as approved by the City Council. b. The Applicant shall work with City staff to identify additional opportunities to minimize the parking deficiency by adding off- street parking on the Subject Property. Should additional parking be identified, the site plans shall be revised as necessary as part of any building permit submittal. C. The community/service building will require installation of a fire sprinkler system, per City Code. d. A pre -construction conference shall be held with City staff and other entities designated by the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-160 2. Agreements: a. The Property Owner shall enter into a utility, facilities, and easement agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems as approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. i. The preliminary/final plat, which is also considered under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-014, should be updated to reflect all existing easements. If easements are found to be unrecorded, the easements shall be recorded at Hennepin County. b. The Developer shall execute a separate Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City, which ensures the Subject Property will be constructed, developed, and maintained in conformance with the plans, specifications, and standards comprehended under this Site and Building Plan. C. The Developer shall submit an as -built survey of, the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the Performance Agreement financial guarantee. 3. Engineering Review: The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the City Engineer's Review memorandum, dated August 24, 2018. a. A land disturbance (alteration) permit and building permit is required. b. Final grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans and any other site engineering related issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Construction Standards: a. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during construction as approved by the City's Engineering Department. b. The Applicant shall complete a Construction Management Plan and Agreement and submit the associated deposit as part of a non- compliance provision. C. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details. 5. Facilities and Equipment: a. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-160 b. The Applicant shall work with City staff to determine whether adequate trash enclosures are provided on the Subject Property and ensure that all trash and debris is removed from the Subject Property in a timely manner. The Applicant should identify a plan to ensure trash is not dumped near the adjacent waterways along the rear portions of the townhouse units, and a plan for removal when dumping does occur. 6. Landscaping: All landscaped areas shall include approved irrigation systems to facilitate site maintenance. a. The Applicant shall work with City staff to revise the Landscape Plan to meet the minimum Landscape Points required per City policy. b. Per City requirements, an irrigation system is required. C. The contractor shall submit irrigation shop drawings for review and approval prior to installation. 7. Signage: The Applicant shall submit a Building Permit application for any proposed signage as part of the development proposal. Signage is subject to the Chapter 34 (Sign Ordinance). September 10 2018 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Cleric The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Marquita Butler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, Dan Ryan and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.