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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-169 CCRMember RESOLUTION NO. 2018-169 Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: -------- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-016 SUBMITTED BY LUX APARTMENTS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1992 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND DOCUMENTS AND PARKING/SITE IMPROVEMENTS (LOCATED AT 6100 SUMMIT DRIVE NORTH) WHEREAS, the City Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, approved site and building plans for the construction of an 11-story, 140-unit apartment complex submitted under Planning Commission Application No. 86027 through City Council Resolution Nos. 86-120 and 86-121on July 28, 1986, which approved an amendment to the comprehensive plan to allow for mixed use developments including high density, high-rise residential and general commerce in addition to service/office uses in the general area of Earle Brown Faim and site and building plan approval of the apartment complex; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-234 dated September 28, 1992, which approved the rezoning of two R-7 zoned pmcels of land for a mixed use Planned Unit Development, including the Subject Property fmmerly known as Earle Brown Commons apaiiment building, and more recently as Earle Brown Terrace senior living facility, and located at 6100 Summit Drive North; and WHEREAS, the Planning Advisory Commission held a duly called public hearing on September 13, 2018, whereby a staff report, Assistant City Engineer's memorandum, and public testimony regarding the Planned Unit Development Amendment and proposed parking and site plan improvements were received and considered by the Planning Advisory Commission; and the Planning Advisory Commission gave proper consideration of the requested Planned Unit Development Amendment and parking and site plans by utilizing the guidelines for evaluating such amendments as contained in Section 35-355 (Planned Unit Developments) and Section 35-230 (Plan Approval) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, and the City's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS; in light of all testimony received, the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, determined that Planning Commission Application No. 2018-016, submitted by Lux Apartments, LLC, be approved based upon the following considerations: a)The request for amendment to the 1992 Planned Unit Development plans and documents is consistent with the initial approval of the PUD under City Council Resolution No. 92-234, and the approximately 1.7 parking ratio allowance approved under City Council Resolution No. 2018-137 in RESOLUTION NO. 2018-169 -------- that the intent is for the Subject Property to remain as multi-family residential property with sufficient off-street, on-site parking, and is compatible with the standards, purposes, and intent of the Planned Unit Development section of the City's Zoning Ordinance. b)The proposal for an amendment to the 1992 Planned Unit Development will allow for the continued utilization of the land in question in a manner that is compatible with, complementary to, and of comparable intensity to adjacent land uses and those previously housed within the buildings on site, as well as those permitted on the smTounding land, with the exception that the additional land necessary to install parking on-site, which was never implemented in full under the original site and building plan approval in 1986 under City Council Resolution No. 86-121, be approved as outlined in the parking and site plan submitted with Planning Commission Application No. 2018-016 and at the approximately 1. 7 parking ratio as approved under City Council Resolution No. 2018-137. c)The proposed internal site organization, circulation, and parking facilities for the as proposed market rate apartments would be improved by providing the additional parking necessary for continued use of the buildings as multi­ family residential. AND WHEREAS, the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, did detennine that the guidelines for evaluating a Planned Unit Development Amendment, as contained in Section 35-355, and Site Plan Approval, as contained in Section 35- 230 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, have been met, and the proposal is therefore, in the best interest of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Planning Commission Application No. 2018-016, submitted by Lux Apatiments, LLC, which requests approval of an amendment to the Planned Unit Development of 1992, and would allow for the as proposed off-street parking on the Subject Propetiy at a parking ratio of approximately 1.7 parking spaces per dwelling unit based upon a total allowance of 143 dwelling units, for the Subject Prope1iy located at 6100 Summit Drive North, be approved, subject to the Applicant complying with the following conditions: 1.PUD Amendment/Site Improvement Review: All requested alterations will need to be approved by City staff with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits, and fire related building code items shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief. a Any major changes or modifications made to this request can only be made by an amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development plans and documents as approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-169 -------- L The parking/site plan shall be revised to remove one parking space within the southwest parking lot to allow for better turnaround capabilities at the end of the lot. IL The proposed fence along Earle Brown Drive is to be removed from the City right-of-way. The Applicant should consider potential landscaping options for parking lot screening (refer to Approval Condition 5.b). The Applicant shall also work with the adjacent Ecumen Prairie Lodge Prope1iy (6001 Earle Brown Drive) to identify whether it is possible to install a fence between the two parking lots. m.The Applicant shall identify safety features (e.g., mirrors) to incorporate for the parking located between the parking structure and 90-degree parking off the structure's drive access. w.If the trash dumpsters are to remain outside the 11-story building, the Applicant shall identify means to completely contain or obscure views of the dumpsters per City Code. Should the enclosure be reconstructed, the Applicant shall use materials complementary to the building. b. Any exterior improvements to the existing two buildings or additions to the buildings will need to meet the City's Architectural Design Guidelines, which requires that at least 50-percent of each elevation (face) of the buildings be constructed of Class I materials, with the remainder constructed of Class II materials. c. The approvals under Planning Commission Application No. 2018-016 are only as they relate to off-street parking and site improvements and do not address previously approved allowances for additional dwelling units or wall signage. The Applicant will need to submit separate applications to the City for review and consideration of these items. d.The Applicant shall provide written verification to City staff as to whether the historic fonner Minnesota State Patrol office building ( also known as the "Summit Bank Building") is subject to any design considerations as paii of state or federal historic society designation prior to performing any interior or exterior work. 2.Agreements: a The existing PUD Agreement with the City of Brooklyn Center shall be revised to reflect these and any future approvals. This agreement is to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of building permits. The agreement shall fu1iher assure compliance with the development plans submitted RESOLUTION NO. 2018-169 -------- with this application. b. A Performance Agreement with supporting financial guarantee approved by the City shall be executed upon any approval of the to-be submitted building permit for site improvements, which ensures the Subject Prope1iy will be constructed, developed, and maintained in conformance with the plans, specifications, and standards. c. The Developer shall submit an as-built survey of the prope1iy, improvements, and utility service lines prior to release of any Performance Agreement financial guarantee. 3.Engineering Review: The Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions or provisions noted in the Assistant City Engineer's Review memorandums, dated September 10, 2018. a 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 for City site and building plan approval and prior to the issuance of permits. b. Bicycle facilities and pedestrian sidewalk connections are to be incorporated as part of the project. Plans shall be revised as necessary. c. The Applicant shall review the proposed grading plans to identify opp01iunities to redirect runoff to the proposed rain garden (located at the end of the proposed southwest parking lot) and overall grading for the eastern parking lot (located along Earle Brown Drive). 4.Fire Inspector/Building Official Review: The Applicant shall work to ensure all applicable 2015 Minnesota Fire Code requirements have been met as paii of any site plan approval. a Per the Fire Inspector, the existing FDC connection, located along Earle Brown Drive, is to be painted red. b. Per the Building Official, a sign (red background with white letters and stating "FDC" or similar) is to be installed. c. The area around the connection should be cleared of snow during the winter months for access. 5.Landscaping: All landscaped areas shall include approved irrigation systems to facilitate site maintenance. a The contractor shall submit irrigation shop drawings for review and approval prior to installation. b. The Applicant shall identify opp01iunities to incorporate additional landscaping along parking areas to allow for a textural breakup and RESOLUTION NO. 2018-169 -------- some screening. Any proposed landscaping in these areas should not result in sight visibility issues for drivers or pedestrians. 6.Lighting: Per the submitted photometric plan dated June 5, 2018: a. Fixture specifications shall be provided prior to issuance of any building permits. b. The Applicant should determine whether sufficient lighting is provided within the existing patio area between the 11-story building and Ecumen Prairie Lodge (6001 Earle Brown Drive) and the grassy area located between the 11-story building and Summit Bank Building for resident use. c. Lighting along Ecumen Prairie Lodge ( 6001 Earle Brown Drive) is to be maintained at 3-foot candles or less. 7.Signage: The Applicant shall submit a Sign Permit Application for any proposed signage (e.g., wall, freestanding). a The proposed wall sign on the south elevation of the 11-story building, which received approval for a sign allowance at the City Council meeting on July 9, 2018, and under City Council Resolution No. 2018-137, will require that the Applicant submit final plans for review and consideration to the City as part of a Planning Commission Application. b. All other signage not approved otherwise is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Code of Ordinances and shall be approved under separate sign permits. September 24, 2018 Date City Clerk � u!� Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kris Lawrence-Anderson 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.