HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-004 Information Sheet-2 7051 Brooklyn BoulevardApplication Filed on 2-18-10City Council Action Should BeTaken By 4-19-10 (60 Days)Planning Commission Information SheetApplication No. 2010-004Applicant: Welsh Construction. LLCLocation:
Southwest Quadrant of Brooklyn Boulevard and 71st Avenue North (7051 Brooklyn Boulevard)Request: Preliminary Plat of Northwest Family Services CenterThe applicant, Welsh Construction,
LLC, on behalf of Osseo Area Schools (ISD 279) and CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program) are seeking preliminary plat approval to facilitate the consolidation of the two residential
lots at 4813 71st Avenue and 4819 71stAvenue, recently acquired by CEAP, with the property addressed as 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard (Adult Education Building) into a single parcel comprising
169,877 sq. ft. and 3.9 acres in area.The platting of the property will provide for dedication of 5,493 sq.ft. of additional right of way to facilitate the planned intersection improvements
to 71st Avenue North, realignments to enhance the residential street entrance to the Perry neighborhood and access to the existing Willow Lane Early Childhood Learning Center.This 3.9
acre lot will include the Phase I improvements constructed for the Adult Education Building and the proposed Phase II improvements to be constructed for CEAP and the Hennepin County
Human Services and Public Health Department.Background InformationOn November 8, 2004, the City Council accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation and granted Preliminary Plat
approval to the subdivision of Osseo Schools Willow Lane Addition, a subdivision which created a 3.63 acre lot for the phased development planned by the School District and CEAP and
the reconfiguration of the Willow Lane Elementary School lot and the Willow Lane Park to facilitate a land exchange associated with the construction of a stormwater management pond to
serve the planned development with the following conditions:The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter
15 of the City Ordinances.Appropriate cross access agreement allowing access from the Willow Lane Apartments to the proposed Lot 3 shall be developed and filed with the plat.Appropriate
drainage and utility easements as approved by the City Engineer shall be provided to protect public utilities and the retention pond. Said easement shall be filed with the final plat.Existing,
but no longer necessary, easements shall be vacated by the City prior to release of the final plat.The location of access to the proposed Lot 3 is subject to final approval and permit
by Hennepin County.On November 8, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004-153.On April 12, 2010, the City Council accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation on a PUD
General Development Plan and the rezoning of the Lot 2, Block 1, Osseo Willow Lane Addition and the adjoining two residential lots (included in the proposed plat of Northwest Family
Service Center) from R-1 to PUD/R-1 and the rezoning of Lot 3, Block 1, Osseo Willow Lane Addition from C1 to PUD/C1 with the following conditions:
Execution of a PUD development agreement as prepared by the City Attorney.
Completion of the Replatting of the Northwest Family Services Center Addition.
Approval of a final site plan by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Hennepin County approval of the improvements to the 71st Avenue/Brooklyn Boulevard signalized intersection.
City approval of a street improvement project to 71st Avenue.EASEMENTSThe replatting of these three lots includes the vacation of the following public easements:A drainage and utility
easement previously dedicated along the east lot line of Lot 1, Block 1, Center Brook Addition.A portion of a 20’ drainage and utility easement within the parking lot and entry drive
used for the storm water discharge line, which is planned to be relocated along the eastern lot line adjoining the Willow Lane Apartment lot.The plat also includes the dedication of
the following new easements and right of way:The dedication of 5,493 sq.ft. of additional right of way for 71st Avenue North.The dedication of a 15’ drainage and utility easement for
the relocation of the storm water discharge line.The plat provides for the dedication of standard drainage and utility easements on all perimeter lot lines (10 foot along public right
of ways and 5 foot along side and rear lot lines). As part of the PUD approval, an easement in lieu of this standard will be provided to avoid encroachment by the parking structure
and building, where a zero foot interior setback is proposed from the common lot line between the Early Childhood and Family Education lot and the Northwest Family Services Center lot.Additional
easement locations for the utilities, consistent with the approved site, building, and utility plans, will be coordinated with the City’s Public Works Department and placed on the final
plat.Also, shared access and parking easements, though shown on the final plat, will be recorded for the benefit of the ISD # 279, CEAP, Inc. and other parties that may be included in
the declaration of covenants and restrictions of the PUD agreement. These easements will also become part of a condominium agreement which will provide ownership and operational guide
for the Northwest Family Service Center, its parking structure and grounds.Utilities:Municipal water and building fire protection is provided from the 71st Ave. water lateral which is
extended within the Brooklyn Boulevard front yard. A separate connection from this same line is extended to serve a hydrant on the west side of the building. The sanitary sewer service
for phase Iis proposed to be relocated to a new sewer connection and extended southerly within the 71st Ave. access drive to serve both Phase I & II.Storm Water Management:The initial
subdivision of this property provided drainage easements for the construction of a storm water detention pond with a controlled outlet elevations that were constructed as part of the
phase I improvements.The applicant has provided a provided a storm water management report & calculations for the Phase II improvements, which has been attached for your reference.
The report indicates that the existing pond will manage the flows calculated for this development by the relocation of the existing outlet control structure.Access Improvements:Access
improvements that are being reviewed by the Engineering Department and Hennepin County include:A modification to the Brooklyn Boulevard entrance that would allow full traffic movement
to enter the site; but limit traffic leaving at this location to a right turn movement (south bound). These improvements will improve safety for the traveling public on Brooklyn Boulevard
and employees and users of these facilities.Note: These changes do not affect the southern access point of the apartments.Major modifications to the 71st Avenue street alignment, signalized
intersection, which includes a left turn lane for northbound travel onto Brooklyn Boulevard, are being reviewed by the Hennepin County Transportation Department and the City’s Engineering
Department. Additionally the street improvements will focus on an entry to the Northwest Family Services and the Willow Lane Early Childhood Family EducationCenter sites and an entrance
that identifies this as a residential neighborhood and discourages through traffic movement.Attached for your reference are reports provided by SRF Consulting Group, Inc. which address
the preliminary design and cost estimates of these improvements and the traffic study that was previously referenced at the public hearing on the PUD rezoning application.The Public
Works’ Director/City Engineer is reviewing the preliminary plat and will be offering written comments, which will be attached for the Commission’s review.
Continuation of the March 25, 2010 Public HearingThis is a continuation of the Planning Commission’s public hearing on the Preliminary Plat of Northwest Family Service Centerthat was
scheduled and officially noticed for the March 25, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting.Following the staff report, I would recommend that we proceed with a motion to reopen the public hearing,
and upon accepting additional public testimony, a motion to close the public hearing would be in order.RecommendationThis preliminary plat may be in order pending submission of the additional
information relating to Willow Lane Park. Approval of the preliminary plat should be subject to at least the following conditions:The final plat is subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer.The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.Appropriate cross access agreement allowing access from the Willow Lane Early Childhood
and Family Education Center, the Northwest Family Service Center, and the Willow Lane Apartments to the proposed Lot 3 shall be developed and filed with the plat.The necessary drainage
and utility easements within this Plat and the PUD Master Plan,as approved by the City Engineer, shall be dedicated and filed with the final plat.Existing, but no longer necessary, easements
shall be vacated by the City prior to release of the final plat.Approval of the access improvements to the entrance onto Brooklyn Boulevard and the 71st Avenue signalized intersection
by Hennepin County.Approval of the 71st Avenue street realignment project by the City of Brooklyn Center.