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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-9-14-PCAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 5, 2014, Regular Meeting 03 -05 -14PC.PDF PLANNING CASES Planning Case 14 -012 - PUD Amendment - Hood Packaging Corporation - 1887 Gateway Boulevard (Public Hearing Required) PC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF Planning Case 14 -013 - Preliminary & Final Plat - Gateway 2nd Addition (Public Hearing Required) PC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF Planning Case 14 -001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks And Open Space District Rezoning (Public Hearing Required) MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF Planning Case 14 -002 - Zoning Code Amendment - Conservation District Rezoning (Public Hearing Required) MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS & REQUESTS COMMENTS AND REPORTS Report From The City Council 4 -09 -14 - REPORT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.PDF TCAAP Update PC MEMO.PDF ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Clayton Larson Commissioners: Angela Hames Andy Holewa Sam Scott Roberta Thompson Clayton Zimmerman Brent Bartel Steven Jones Council Liaison: Fran Holmes Planning Commission April 9, 2014 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 2.A. Documents: 3. 3.A. Ryan Streff, City Planner Documents: 3.B. Ryan Streff, City Planner Documents: 3.C. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 3.D. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 4. 5. 6. 6.A. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 6.B. Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director Documents: Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTESMarch 5, 2014, Regular Meeting 03 -05 -14PC.PDFPLANNING CASESPlanning Case 14 -012 - PUD Amendment - Hood Packaging Corporation - 1887 Gateway Boulevard (Public Hearing Required)PC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDFPlanning Case 14 -013 - Preliminary & Final Plat - Gateway 2nd Addition (Public Hearing Required) PC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF Planning Case 14 -001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks And Open Space District Rezoning (Public Hearing Required) MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF Planning Case 14 -002 - Zoning Code Amendment - Conservation District Rezoning (Public Hearing Required) MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS & REQUESTS COMMENTS AND REPORTS Report From The City Council 4 -09 -14 - REPORT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.PDF TCAAP Update PC MEMO.PDF ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Clayton LarsonCommissioners:Angela HamesAndy HolewaSam ScottRoberta ThompsonClayton ZimmermanBrent BartelSteven JonesCouncil Liaison:Fran Holmes Planning CommissionApril 9, 2014 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents:3.3.A.Ryan Streff, City PlannerDocuments:3.B.Ryan Streff, City PlannerDocuments: 3.C. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 3.D. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 4. 5. 6. 6.A. Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents: 6.B. Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director Documents: Prepared ByPrepared By Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By Prepared By Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 6:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Vice Chair Roberta Thompson called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were: Vice Chair Roberta Thompson, Commissioners Brent Bartel, Angela Hames, Steven Jones (Alternate) and Andrew Holewa. Absent: Chair Clayton Larson, Commissioners Sam Scott, and Clayton Zimmerman. Also present were: City Planner Ryan Streff; Associate Planner Matthew Bachler; and Councilmember Fran Holmes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – MARCH 5, 2014 Vice Chair Thompson stated the agenda will stand as published. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 5, 2014 – Planning Commission Regular Meeting Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve the February 5, 2014, Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). February 5, 2014 – Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Hames, to approve the February 5, 2014, Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PLANNING CASES ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 2 A. Planning Case 14-010; PUD Amendment; Roberts Management Group; 3833 Lexington Avenue North – Public Hearing Associate Planner Bachler stated that on July 8, 2013, the City Council approved a Master Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development for Phase I of the Lexington Station redevelopment project at 3833 Lexington Avenue North in Planning Case 13-003. The approved Redevelopment Plan Documents included architectural plans for the Phase I building depicting transparent windows on all four sides of the building. Roberts Management Group has recently signed leases with Noodles & Company and Starbucks for spaces within the building. These tenants have requested to use simulated windows in select areas on the east, north, and south façades in order to accommodate kitchen and restroom facilities. The applicant expects to sign leases with at least one additional restaurant tenant who will also likely need to use simulated windows specifically on the central section of the east façade. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the Master Planned Unit Development Agreement between the City and Roberts Management Group states that any significant changes to the Redevelopment Plan Documents, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the City Council. City staff met with Roberts Management Group to discuss the proposed changes to the Phase I building design and determined a PUD Amendment should be requested. Associate Planner Bachler stated that Roberts Management has proposed using a back-lit, frosted glazing window design on the windows on the east elevation facing Lexington Avenue, two windows on the north elevation facing Red Fox Road, and one window on the south elevation. Each window pane would be treated with a frosted glazing and a light fixture would be included on the interior of the building directly above the top sill of each window. This light fixture would be connected to tenants’ regular interior lighting systems and would remain on during regular business hours. The frosted window glazing would be opaque, allowing for light from the interior light fixture to pass through the windows. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the proposed window design contrasts with the construction of simulated windows using spandrel glass. This is a commonly used approach that involves the construction of a wall directly behind a window with a colored coating applied to the window. Darkly shaded non-transparent windows can often give retail stores the appearance of being closed and the applicant believes their proposal for back-lit, frosted glazing windows will help simulate an “open for business” appearance. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Commercial Existing Land Use: Vacant Zoning: B-3: Service Business District Current Lot Sizes: 1.34 Acres Topography: Level Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Evaluation. He explained the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed PUD Amendment at 3833 Lexington Avenue North would adversely affect the surrounding ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 3 neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following eight (8) findings for consideration: 1. The property is located in the B-3 Service Business Zoning District. 2. The City has adopted design standards for the B-3 District within the Zoning Code. 3. The Master Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development for Phase I of the Lexington Station redevelopment project was approved by the City on July 8, 2013, in Planning Case 13-003. 4. The applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved Final PUD for Phase I for a revised building plan that would reduce the façade transparency on the Phase I building. The applicant has cited a need to reduce transparency coverage in order to accommodate kitchen and restroom facilities used by tenants in the building. 5. The design standards for the B-3 District allow the City to grant a proportional reduction in the transparency requirement on the public street façades if additional transparent glass is used on the remaining sides. 6. For buildings with a use that does not readily allow transparent windows, the transparency requirements may also be reduced at the discretion of the City Council. 7. The proposed PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City’s Zoning Code. 8. The PUD Amendment approval process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. Associate Planner Bachler reported that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 14-010 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3833 Lexington Avenue North. Staff recommends the following three (3) conditions be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review by the Planning Commission and review and approval by the City Council. 2. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval listed in the Master Planned Unit Development Agreement and Phase I – Final Plan for Lexington Station (PC# 13-003). 3. A PUD Amendment shall be drafted by the City Attorney and executed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 4 Commissioner Holewa discussed the proposed transparency coverage on the building. He was concerned that the Lexington Avenue façade would have the appearance of being the back of the building. Associate Planner Bachler explained this issue was discussed with the applicant. He understood the design of the east façade was a concern, but in order to accommodate restaurant tenants in the building, non-transparent windows were being requested in certain areas on three sides of the building. He indicated the proposed solution was preferred versus the use of spandrel glass. He believed that the frosted windows would allow light from the interior to pass through the windows giving an open appearance. Staff supports the solution proposed by the applicant. Commissioner Holewa indicated that the Planning Commission did not want the east façade to appear to be the rear of the building. He feared that the proposed windows would have this effect. Vice Chair Thompson invited the applicant to speak. Nicholas Roberts, Roberts Management Group, thanked staff for the thorough presentation. He stated his goal was to create a high end retail center that would be the showcase of the entire development. He stated that the building was designed to have four sided architecture given its visibility along Lexington Avenue and that the building was fully wrapped in brick. However, having transparent glass on three sides of the tenant spaces was not conducive to tenants with kitchens. For that reason, he was requesting an amendment to the PUD to address this concern. Mr. Roberts requested that the Planning Commission allow for the frosted glass as proposed. Commissioner Holewa recommended that the tenant space be designed to have the kitchens and restrooms located on the interior wall. This would eliminate the need for frosted glass. He believed that the tenants were just taking the easiest route. Mr. Roberts stated this would not be an option for Starbucks given the location of their drive- thru on the north side of the building. This may be an option for Noodles & Company. Commissioner Bartel agreed that the tenants were taking the easy route in terms of the interior layout. He recommended the developer view the Noodles/Caribou/Chipotle development in Eden Prairie. Commissioner Hames stated that the rear of the building did face Lexington Avenue and this façade had arched windows, brick, and awnings, as per the request of the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Vice Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment, Vice Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Vice Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 5 Commissioner Jones asked how the light fixtures behind the windows would be maintained. Mr. Roberts reported that a sheetrock wall would be installed six inches away from the windows. The wall would have an access panel to allow for the light fixtures to be maintained. Commissioner Jones questioned if the rear side of the building would have tenant signage. Mr. Roberts commented each tenant would have signage on the front and rear façades of the building. He then provided the Commissioner’s with an overview of the proposed development. Commissioner Hames supported the proposed window design and was thrilled to see such a nice development coming to the City of Arden Hills. Vice Chair Thompson agreed stating the proposed lighting in the windows would be an improvement in comparison to the non-transparent glass used on the Walgreens on Lexington Avenue. She thought the lighting would improve the appearance of this façade. Commissioner Bartel believed that the rear of the building would be quite attractive as it was fully brick, with windows and awnings. He supported the proposed window design. Vice Chair Thompson recommended that the windows on the rear façade remain clean and that the light fixtures be in good working order. Mr. Roberts explained that he would discuss this with the tenants and anticipated that he would be responsible for the lights and windows. He described how the window coating would disburse the light. Vice Chair Thompson recommended that the window and light maintenance be made a condition for approval. Associate Planner Bachler suggested that staff review this recommendation with the City Attorney prior to going before the City Council. Commissioner Bartel moved and Commissioner Hames seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-010 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3833 Lexington Avenue North based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the three (3) conditions in the March 5, 2014, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried 4-1 (Holewa opposed). B. Planning Case 14-009; Zoning Code Amendment – Multi-Family Design Standards – Public Hearing City Planner Streff stated that in January 2013, the City Council requested that staff review the City’s minimum unit size standards for multi-family dwelling units. Currently, these standards require multi-family dwelling units to be a minimum of 600 square feet, with an additional 100 square feet required for each bedroom. The Council expressed concerns that the standards could permit multi-bedroom apartments that do not provide adequate floor area per resident. For ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 6 example, under the existing requirements a three-bedroom unit would only need to be 900 square feet in size. As the TCAAP site is developed over the next several years, it is anticipated that new multi-family residential developments will be constructed in the City. City Planner Streff reported that staff collected information from seven cities in the metro region that have adopted similar minimum unit size standards. The cities included New Brighton, Blaine, White Bear Lake, Maplewood, Fridley, Coon Rapids, and Bloomington. An analysis was completed comparing the average square footage required per unit in these cities with Arden Hills’ standards. Additionally, staff looked at ten multi-family development projects that have recently been completed or that are under construction in outer-ring suburban communities to evaluate the average unit sizes currently being built in the private market. These projects are located in the communities of New Brighton, White Bear Lake, Arden Hills, Elk River, Apple Valley, Ramsey, Eagan, Osseo, and Maple Grove. City Planner Streff explained that at the City Council Work Session on January 13, 2014, staff reviewed this data with the Council. Based on the comments provided by the Council, staff has drafted Ordinance 2014-003, which would revise the minimum unit size standards for multi- family dwelling units. City Planner Streff indicated the amendment to the multi-family design standards would decrease the required square footage for efficiency apartment units and increase the required square footage for two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, as well as the additional floor area required for each additional bedroom. The City Council directed staff to make these changes so that the City’s standards better reflect the requirements used by other cities and what is currently being constructed by the private market. City Planner Streff commented that Ordinance Number 14-003 would amend Section 1325.045, Subd. 1 of the Zoning Code to read as follows: Minimum Unit Size. Efficiency units shall be a minimum of five hundred and fifty (550) square feet; one-bedroom units shall be a minimum of seven hundred (700) square feet; two-bedroom units shall be a minimum of nine hundred and fifty (950) square feet; and three-bedroom units shall be a minimum of twelve hundred (1,200) square feet. For each additional bedroom, an additional one hundred and fifty (150) square feet is required. Garages, breezeways, common hallways, balconies, and porch floor spaces shall not be credited in determining the required floor area of units. City Planner Streff offered the following four (4) findings of fact for the Planning Commission’s consideration: 1. The proposed amendment advances the City’s land use goals because it creates high development standards for multi-family housing that will visually enhance development and promote compatibility with nearby properties and neighborhood character. 2. The proposed amendment advances the City’s implementation strategies identified in the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by developing design standards for multi- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 7 family housing that ensure the construction of high quality, sustainable, and aesthetically enhanced developments. 3. The proposed amendment advances the City’s housing goals because it will promote the development of a variety of housing options by creating a framework and process for the City to approve high-quality housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of ages, incomes, and household types. 4. The proposed amendment advances the City’s implementation strategies identified in the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by establishing design guidelines for new multi-family dwelling units. City Planner Streff stated that staff recommends approval of Ordinance Number 14-003 in Planning Case 14-009 for an amendment to Section 1325.045, Subd. 1 – Multi-family Dwelling Units Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria of the Zoning Code in order to revise the minimum unit size standards for multi-family dwelling units, as presented in the March 5, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval as Presented. 2. Recommend Approval with Changes. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Commissioner Hames asked why Shoreview and Roseville’s multi-family dwelling unit size standards were not considered by staff. Associate Planner Bachler commented that staff did not find multi-family minimum unit size standards for these cities. He stated that staff tried to limit their study to cities in the northeast metro. Vice Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Vice Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Vice Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Vice Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Hames questioned why the City was reviewing this Ordinance. Associate Planner Bachler stated that in January 2013, staff was directed by the Council to review the multi-family unit dwelling sizes, in particular the square footage standards for three bedroom units. Information was gathered from surrounding communities and was presented to the City Council in January 2014. After discussion at the Council level, staff was directed to draft an ordinance that would amend the multi-family design standards. He commented that the proposed amendment was not in response to any proposed development or particular request. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 8 Commissioner Holewa reviewed the average unit sizes for Arden Hills and the surrounding communities. He recommended that Arden Hills’ minimum unit size standards remain as they are currently written and that the market drive apartment sizes and not the City Ordinance. Commissioner Hames agreed and discussed the size of several three-bedroom homes on the market in Arden Hills. She questioned why the City wanted to require three-bedroom apartments to be larger than some available single-family homes. She believed the minimum standards should not be revised at this time. Commissioner Holewa asked if the City had minimum size standards for single-family homes. City Planner Streff stated that single-family homes are required to meet all State building codes regarding minimum size standards and that the City Ordinances do call out minimum standards for single-family homes. Councilmember Jones explained that he lived in a 1950’s rambler and that it was approximately 1,040 square feet in size. He did not believe that the multi-family dwelling unit sizes needed to be amended. Commissioner Bartel requested comment from Councilmember Holmes on this matter. Councilmember Holmes stated that the Council believed that the minimum standards for efficiency units needed to be updated. The topic was first brought to the forefront during the City’s review of the E Street Flats development project. A discussion was held by the Council on the multi-family dwelling unit size standards and an amendment to the Zoning Code was proposed. She explained that the Council wanted to have the standards reviewed prior to redevelopment of the TCAAP site. Commissioner Hames stated that housing trends ebb and flow and she did not want to see the City have such high minimum standards established that would require developers to request variances in the future. Vice Chair Thompson agreed with the proposed revised standards for efficiency units. However, she did not support changing all of the multi-family design standards. She did not believe that regulating the size of units would ensure a certain quality of units. She recommended that the unit size be determined by market demand rather than by the City setting specific minimums. Commissioner Bartel asked if this Ordinance would apply to apartments and condos. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the standards would apply to condominium and apartment units. Commissioner Holewa supported the 550 square foot minimum for efficiency units. Commissioner Hames recommended the denial of the Ordinance and requested that staff redraft the language based on the Planning Commission’s discussion. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 9 Commissioner Hames moved and Commissioner Holewa seconded a motion to recommend denial of Ordinance Number 14-003 in Planning Case 14-009 for an amendment to Section 1325.045, Subd. 1 – Multi-family Dwelling Units Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria of the Zoning Code as the minimums unit standards do not match with the surrounding communities and recommending the efficiency unit size be revisited after staff speak with the City Council regarding the Commission’s discussion. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Commission supported the current unit size standards. Commissioner Bartel supported the proposed size reduction for efficiency size units but did not want to change any of the other standards. Vice Chair Thompson agreed. Commissioner Holewa supported the efficiency units being reduced to 550 square feet and requested the remaining unit standards remain as is. Commissioner Hames would support the efficiency unit being reduced to 450 or 500 square feet and suggested that the one-bedroom minimum size standard be closer to 600 square feet, as this was closer to the seven city average. She recommended all other minimum size standards remain as stated within City Code. Commissioner Jones agreed with these recommendations. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities, noting that at the February 18, 2014, City Council Work Session, the Council and staff discussed the purpose of the recently adopted Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District and identified properties in the City that should be rezoned as either Parks and Open Space or Conservation. Staff will be working on compiling the necessary materials to bring a Zoning Code Amendment for the proposed rezoning to the April Planning Commission meeting. At the February 24, 2014, City Council meeting, the Council voted to deny (3-2, McClung and Werner dissenting) Planning Case 14-004 and 14-005 for a Zoning Code Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow Allina Health to operate an ambulance substation at 1209 County Road E. The Planning Commission recommended denial (3-2) of Planning Case 14-004 and recommended approval (5-0) of Planning Case 14-005 at their February meeting. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 10 The City Council also reviewed Planning Cases 14-006 and 14-008. Transwestern’s proposal for a sign standard adjustment for its six properties on Dunlap Street and Grey Fox Road was unanimously approved by the Council. Ramsey County’s request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Source Separated Organics collection area in Tony Schmidt Regional Park was denied (5- 0). The Planning Commission recommended approval of both of these planning cases at their February meeting. Councilmember Holmes invited the entire Planning Commission to attend the March 17, 2014, Joint City Council Work Session meeting at 6:30 p.m. She looked forward to the discussions regarding signage. She thanked all who attended the recent public hearings regarding the proposed franchise fees. She reported the Council would not be moving forward with franchise fees. She then provided the Commissioners with information on the Arden Hills Foundation. Vice Chair Thompson thanked the Council for holding two public hearings and for taking public comment regarding the franchise fees. She was pleased with the discussion that was held and was excited to see a growing awareness regarding the Arden Hills Foundation. B. TCAAP Update City Planner Streff stated that in February, a group of City, County, Rice Creek Watershed District, and St. Paul Chamber of Commerce staff worked with 7th Grade students at Chippewa Middle School to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience related to the TCAAP redevelopment. Staff engaged groups of students on natural resource planning, parks and recreation, roads, recycling, and building. This project is part of the “STEAM Learning Center at TCAAP” which is designed to support the school district’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) curriculum while also providing students with a unique look at vocational opportunities. City Planner Streff explained that the “STEAM Learning Center at TCAAP” has been a project of the TCAAP Redevelopment Partnership (TRP). The TRP supports elements of the redevelopment project related to community engagement and building business and legislative support for the project. The student engagement exercise was featured in KARE 11’s “Cool in School” feature on Thursday, February 20, 2014. City Planner Streff reported that the City Council has directed staff to proceed with a surface water management study that will consider issues related to drainage and stormwater infrastructure. Staff has met with Rice Creek Watershed District staff to discuss the scope of work for the surface water management study. The City and RCWD are discussing how to proceed with the study in a manner that will simplify the future permitting process. City Planner Streff indicated that developer interviews to gather feedback on the draft Master Plan have been completed. Overall, feedback from developers and the public has been very positive. The consultants are compiling comments that will be presented to the City Council in March. C. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Commissioner Hames asked if the Council has considered renaming the TCAAP site. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 5, 2014 11 Councilmember Holmes stated names have been discussed in the past, but a decision has not been made. Commissioner Holewa noted the Friends of the Park annual tree sale was going on now. He encouraged Arden Hills’ residents to plant or donate a tree this spring. He explained that trees could be planted in memorial as well. City Planner Streff reported that the City’s website had additional information regarding the Friends of the Park annual tree sale. D. Staff Comments None. ADJOURN Commissioner Hames moved, seconded by Commissioner Holewa, to adjourn the March 5, 2014, Planning Commission Meeting at 8:01 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 1 of 7 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 3.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #14-012 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: Hood Packaging Corporation Property Location: 1887 Gateway Boulevard Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment Requested Action The applicant has requested a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to allow for the installation of one (1) double walled storage tank on the southeast side of the building located at 1887 Gateway Boulevard. Background 1. Overview of Request Hood Packaging Corporation is located at 1887 Gateway Boulevard within the Gateway Business (GB) Zoning District. The property is generally positioned north of Interstate 694, south of Highway 96, east of Interstate 35W and west of Round Lake. Hood Packaging is a national company that manufactures various types of paper and plastic packaging products. The applicant is requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to install one (1) doubled walled storage tank along the southeastern side of the building. The proposed storage tank has the capacity of 2,500 gallons and is approximately five and one half (5.5) feet in height, fifteen (15) feet in length by three and one half (3.5) feet in diameter. The applicant has indicated that they are in the process of installing an additional printing press to expand the types of products they manufacture. With the new equipment coming online in the near future there is a need for an additional outside storage tank. The proposed tank would be used to store ink and solvent waste that is produced by the new flexographic printing process. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 2 of 7 According to the applicant, the waste materials that are produced by their manufacturing process are stored onsite and then collected and transported off-site for recycling. There are currently four (4) similar storage tanks and two (2) silos on the property that were installed following the approval of three previous PUD Amendments. The existing storage tanks are used for housing new and recycled solvent along with waste ink and solvent that is produced during the manufacturing process. The two (2) silos are used for storing plastic resin pellets that are used for the extrusion laminator. This request would add one (1) additional storage tank to the southeastern side of the property. The proposed storage tank would be located adjacent to the existing storage tanks and within the current screening fence. The storage tank would be placed horizontally behind the existing tanks and approximately seven (7) feet from the external wall of the building. According to the applicant, the MPCA (Attachment D) requires that the tanks on the property be double walled and placed within a containment area on the exterior of the building. The containment area in the event of an accident is required in order to hold the contents of the largest storage tank. The applicant currently has a containment curbing system in place that has the ability to hold one-hundred (100) percent of the contents of the largest tank on site. The applicants have a valid license with Ramsey County for handling hazardous materials (waste ink and solvent) that are produced. Hazardous waste materials can be handled in the GB Zoning District with the proper licenses from the Ramsey County Public Health Department. The applicant has submitted a narrative of the project, a site plan of the property, and the details of the storage tank. (Attachment A & B) 2. Previous Planning Cases The property has been part of five previous planning cases. In 1997, the original PUD was approved in Planning Case 97-006. PUD Amendments in Planning Cases 00-017 and 00-031 were approved in 2000, for minor changes to the exterior of the building and to add storage tanks on the southeast side of the building. In 2007, a PUD Amendment was approved in Planning Case 07-013 that allowed the installation of two additional storage tanks within the previously approved screening area. Planning Case 11-019 was approved by a PUD Amendment in 2011 and allowed the installation of two storage silos and one containment tank. 3. Site Data: Future Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Light Industrial (office space, manufacturing, and warehousing) Zoning: G-B: Gateway Business Lot Size: 8.93 Acres (388,991sf) City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 3 of 7 Topography: The building and parking area is generally flat. The property slopes steeply towards Round Lake along the NE side of the property, it also slopes towards Gateway Boulevard along the SW side of the property. 4. Surrounding Area: Direction Future Land Use Plan Zoning Existing Land Use North Light Industrial and Office Water - Round Lake G-B: Gateway Business Water - Round Lake Light Industrial Water -Round Lake South Mixed Business G-B: Gateway Business Vacant East Light Industrial and Office Water - Round Lake G-B: Gateway Business Water - Round Lake Light Industrial Water - Round Lake West Light Industrial and Office G-B: Gateway Business Light Industrial Plan Evaluation 1. G-B Regulations, Existing Conditions, and Proposed Development A. Lot Size & Dimensions: The lot is 8.93 acres (388,991 sq. ft.), with approximate dimensions of 530 feet by 760 feet. B. Structure Setbacks: The original PUD approved a variance to reduce the eastern side yard parking lot setback to 10 feet. All other setbacks are conforming. C. Lot Coverage: The structure on the lot is approximately 115,000 square feet with paved surfaces used for parking, driving, storage and loading areas of 133,000 square feet. The landscaped area based on the existing conditions on the lot is approximately 36%. All existing tanks and silos along with the proposed tank are or will be built on top of existing impervious surfaces; no change in impervious coverage would occur with this application. The additional storage tank is not expected to impact access to the site or traffic circulation. There would not be any reduction in parking, as all parking is located on northwest side of the building. Applicable GB Lot Requirements 1. Minimum Lot Area (sf.) 5 Acres 2. Minimum Lot Size (ft., width/depth) 100/130 3. Height (ft.) 35 4. Lot Covered by Structure - 5. Minimum Landscape Lot Area 35% 6. Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) Front yard 50 Rear Yard (Principle) 20 Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 Side Yard Interior - Principal (Min/total both yards on lot) 20/40 Side Yard Interior - Accessory 10 Side Yard Corner 50 City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 4 of 7 2. Conditional Use Permit Amendment – Section 1355.04 Subd 3 Section 1320.13 Special Requirements for the Gateway Business (GB) District of the Arden Hills Zoning Code states that site modification proposals in the GB District shall be reviewed according to the criteria for evaluating Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendments as listed in Section 1355.04 Subd 3. The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land, in particular, and the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: 1. Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions; 2. Noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics; 3. Drainage; 4. Population density; 5. Visual and land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land; 6. Adjoining land values; 7. Park dedications where applicable; and the 8. Orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purpose and intent of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 3. Section 1325 – General Regulations Regulation: 1325.05 Subd. 4 Screening of Mechanical Operating Equipment of the Zoning Code requires that above ground storage tanks shall be screened from the view of adjacent streets and differing land uses. Fences used for screening shall conform to the requirements for fencing in this Section. Proposal: The proposed storage tank would be placed within the existing screening fence that is constructed with galvanized chain-link fencing and tan colored slates. The tank would be placed horizontally behind the screening fence approximately seven (7) feet from the outside wall of the building. The double walled constructed tank is approximately five and one half (5.5) feet in height, fifteen (15) feet in length by three and one half (3.5) feet in diameter. The tank as proposed would not be taller in height than the existing screening fence. Regulations: Section 1325.07 Subd 5. Environmental Pollution of the Zoning Code requires that emissions or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 5 of 7 Proposal: The proposed outdoor storage tank is not expected to produce any noticeable odor or noise outside of the building. If any types of objectionable emissions are produced, the applicant would be required to reduce or eliminate the emission so that a nuisance is not created for adjacent properties. 5. Additional Review The Building Official, Assistant City Engineer, and the Fire Marshal have reviewed the application and have noted that the tank installation would need to comply with Building, Fire, and Mechanical Codes and all County and MPCA regulations. (Attachment C – MPCA Regulations) Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application and use would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following sixteen (16) findings of fact for consideration: General Findings: 1. That a PUD Amendment is required to add the additional storage tank to the property. 2. Hood Packaging Corporation is located at 1887 Gateway Boulevard and is a conforming use within the Gateway Business Zoning District. 3. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with the developer or land owner. 4. The applicant proposes to add one storage tank to the southeast side of the building where there are currently four (4) similar tanks installed. 5. The tank would be placed horizontally behind the screening fence approximately seven (7) feet from the outside wall of the building. 6. The double walled constructed tank is made from 100% steel with a capacity of 2,500 gallons and is approximately five and one half (5.5) feet in height, fifteen (15) feet in length by three and one half (3.5) feet in diameter. 7. This proposal will not impact lot coverage requirements, nor will it encroach on setbacks. On the Conditional Use Plan Evaluation Criteria: 8. The proposal will not impact traffic circulation or parking. 9. The proposal is not expected to create noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or other nuisance characteristics. The tank is made with double walled construction to contain the material stored. The containment area has been constructed per the MPCA regulations. 10. The proposal will not impact drainage on the site. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 6 of 7 11. The proposal will not impact population density on the site. 12. The proposed storage tank would be placed within the existing screening fence that is constructed with galvanized chain-link fencing and tan colored slates. The proposed tank would not be taller in height than the existing screening fence. The use as proposed is compatible with other uses and structures on surrounding properties. 13. The proposed storage tank is unlikely to significantly impact land values on the subject property or on neighboring properties. 14. Park dedication requirements do not apply. 15. The proposal is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 16. The proposal does not conflict with the general purpose or intent of the Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan for the City. Recommendation Based on the submitted plans and the findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 14-012 for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard. Staff recommends the following five (5) conditions be included with the approval: 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. That one (1) additional double walled storage tank shall be permitted on the property and installed within the existing screening fence. 3. That the storage tank shall be completely concealed behind the screening fence. 4. That the storage tank shall meet all applicable Building, Fire and Mechanical Codes and all County and MPCA regulations. The applicant shall obtain all required permits prior to installation. 5. That the system to be installed shall comply with the odor, noise, and other applicable Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a revocation of a permit. Proposed Motion Language 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-012 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard based on the findings of fact, submitted plans, and the five (5) conditions in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14- 012 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard based on the City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-012 - Hood Packaging - PUD Amendment\Memos_Reports_14-012 Page 7 of 7 findings of fact and the submitted plans in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 14-012 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard based on the findings of fact.... findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 14-012 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard in order to gather the following information….a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on March 11, 2014. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by May 10, 2014 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The City may, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. Resident Comments Staff has not received any letters, e-mails, or telephone calls from property owners or residents in regards to this planning case. Notice Notice was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and notice was prepared by the City and mailed to residents within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property. Attachments A. Application and Narrative B. Construction Details and Site Map C. Aerial Photos of the Site D. MPCA Regulations Ryan B. Streff City Planner City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112-5743 March 6, 2014 Ryan, Hood Packaging Corporation is currently in the process of installing an additional Flexographic printing press at our Arden Hills, MN location. With this new machine we will need to install an additional double walled storage tank. This tank will store ink and solvent waste produced in the flexographic printing process and is needed to house excess waste from the new machine. We are requesting a Planned Unit Development Amendment so that we may install the tank in the back of our building. We currently have 4 similar tanks installed on the property, two 3,000 gallon tanks housing new clean solvent, one 2,500 gallon tank housing recycled solvent, and one 2,500 gallon tank housing ink and solvent waste. The additional tank will be installed within the existing concrete slab and containment curbing which can hold 100 percent of the contents of the largest tank plus 10%. The tank will be plumbed into our existing closed loop system using double walled piping. The tank is to be placed within the existing 7 foot tall tan colored fence. The proposed tank and containment are in compliance with MPCA regulations regarding above ground storage tanks and will be registered with the MPCA before being put into use. The tank will be placed horizontally behind the existing tanks approximately 7 feet from the outside wall of the building. The tank capacity is 2,500 gallons and is 64’’ tall by 15’ long by 40’’. The tank is 100% steel and is to be painted white. Hood Packaging Corporation is licensed by Ramsey County as a large quantity hazardous waste generator. ID # MNR000102509. Please contact me if you have any questions I can be reached at 651/636-2500 x 291 or thegstrom@hoodpkg.com Regards, Ted Hegstrom Process Improvement Manager Hood Packaging Corporation 1887 Gateway Blvd Arden Hills, MN 55112 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. © Ramsey County Enterprise GIS Division 92.1 THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION NAD_1983_HARN_Adj_MN_Ramsey_Feet Feet92.1046.04 Notes Enter Map Description Legend City Halls Schools Hospitals Fire Stations Police Stations Recreational Centers Parcel Points Parcel Boundaries Storage Tank Area w/ Screening Tank Storage Area on SE Side of Building New Tank Location Looking NE - Round Lake Road Looking NW - Round Lake Road City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 1 of 7 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 3.B TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #14-013 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Property Location: Round Lake Road & Gateway Court Request: Preliminary & Final Plat Requested Action The City of Arden Hills is requesting approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat of the Gateway 2nd Addition. Background 1. Overview of Request The City of Arden Hills has requested a Preliminary and Final Plat of the Gateway 2nd Addition to correct and/or combine particular parcels located in close proximity to the intersection of Round Lake Road and Gateway Court. The request includes the replat of two properties that are located at 4300 Round Lake Road and 1987 Gateway Court along with new right-of-way and easement areas. The property is generally located north of I-694, south of Highway 96, east of I- 35, and west of Old Highway 10/Round Lake. The replatting will ensure that the City has adequate right-of-way and easements for street and utility access and maintenance. The City has been working with Egan, Field & Nowak (EFN), Inc. to replat the area so that concerns with adequate right-of-way areas and drainage and utility easement areas are addressed before the City commences the reconstruction work of Round Lake Road and Gateway Court in 2014. The replat of this property will allow the City to acquire additional right-of-way along Round Lake Road and Gateway Court, while vacating a portion of the right-of-way that is within City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 2 of 7 the parking lot of 1987 Gateway Boulevard. In addition, the replat of this area will allow the City to obtain crucial drainage and utility easements need for maintenance purposes and at the same time vacating portions that are no longer needed by the City. The City Council will review the right-of-way and easement vacation request at the time of the Final Plat review. The Public Works Director has provided a memo detailing the project in Attachment A. The Preliminary and Final Plat has also been provided in Attachment B. 2. Site Data: Future Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Light Industrial (office space, manufacturing, and warehousing) Zoning: G-B: Gateway Business Lot Size: 4300 Round Lake Road = 11.57 Acres & 1987 Gateway Boulevard = 7.90 Acres Topography: The right-of-way and easement areas are fairly flat 3. Surrounding Area: Direction Future Land Use Plan Zoning Existing Land Use North Light Industrial and Office G-B: Gateway Business Light Industrial South Mixed Business G-B: Gateway Business Vacant East Light Industrial and Office Water - Round Lake G-B: Gateway Business Water - Round Lake Light Industrial Water - Round Lake West 35W Right-of-Way 35W Right-of-Way 35W Right-of-Way City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 3 of 7 Plan Evaluation 1. G-B Regulations, Existing Conditions, and Proposed Development A. Lot Size & Dimensions: Meets Requirements. B. Structure Setbacks: Meets Requirements and PUD. C. Lot Coverage: Meets Requirements The lot coverage requirements for the two properties affected by the plat have been provided below. The plat should not impact lot coverage requirements or create additional nonconformities. 4300 Round Lake Road Total Lot Square footage Landscaping % Building % Other Impervious Surfaces % GB Zoning District Standards 217,800 sq. ft. (5 Acres) 35% (Min) == == Existing Lot Coverage 483,820 sq. ft. 36% 32% (154,535 sq. ft.) 32% Proposed Lot Coverage 475,708 sq. ft. 35% 32% (154,535 sq. ft.) 32% 1987 Gateway Boulevard Total Lot Square footage Landscaping % Building % Other Impervious Surfaces % GB Zoning District Standards 217,800 sq. ft. (5 Acres) 35% (Min) == == Existing Lot Coverage 344,036 sq. ft. 33% 30% (104,339 sq. ft.) 37% Proposed Lot Coverage 353,658 sq. ft. 33% 29% (104,339 sq. ft.) 38% Applicable GB Lot Requirements 1. Minimum Lot Area (sf.) 5 Acres 2. Minimum Lot Size (ft., width/depth) 100/130 3. Height (ft.) 35 4. Lot Covered by Structure - 5. Minimum Landscape Lot Area 35% 6. Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) Front yard 50 Rear Yard (Principle) 20 Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 Side Yard Interior - Principal (Min/total both yards on lot) 20/40 Side Yard Interior - Accessory 10 Side Yard Corner 50 City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 4 of 7 2. Subdivision Ordinance A. Street Access and Utilities (1130.03 & 1140.05) No new streets are being created as a result of this plat. Minimum roadway widths will be maintained and are shown on the Final Plat. Commercial and industrial roadways require a minimum width of 70 feet with a pavement width of 36 feet. Cul- de-sacs require a minimum width of 60 feet with a pavement width of 28 feet. Utilities are required to be installed underground as stated in the Code. The City will acquire additional right-of-way along Round Lake Road and Gateway Court, while vacating a portion of the right-of-way that is within the parking lot of 1987 Gateway Boulevard. B. Easements (Section 1130.05 & 1130.08) City subdivision regulations require twelve (12) foot wide drainage and utility easements dedicated to the City along the right-of-way and centered on common lot lines. Twenty (20) foot easements along storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains are required. These easements have been provided and are shown on the Final Plat. In order to “clean up” the plat, the City is proposing to vacate the easements that are currently located on the properties and create new drainage and utility easements on the new plat. The proposed easements do not necessarily encompass all of the existing easements. However, the new easements will ultimately provide better coverage for the City. The City Council will review the vacation requests prior to the execution of the Final Plat. The subdivision regulations require all ponding and drainage areas to be included in the drainage easements that are dedicated to the City. C. Park Dedication (1130.08 Subd 2) Park Dedication is not required for the application as the City is simply replatting existing property. No additional lots are being created. 3. Additional Plan Review The City Engineer has reviewed the Preliminary and Final Plat and a copy has been submitted to Ramsey County for their review. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 5 of 7 Findings of Fact: The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application and use would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following nine (9) findings of fact for consideration: General Findings: 1. The City of Arden Hills is requesting approval of a Preliminary & Final Plat of the Gateway 2nd Addition in order correct and/or combine parcels into a single plat. 2. The property proposed to be replatted is within Gateway Businesss (GB) Zoning District near the intersection of Round Lake Road and Gateway Court. 3. That the Final Plat will provide for adequate right-of-way and drainage and utility easements. 4. The replat should not impact lot coverage requirements or create additional nonconformities. 5. The park dedication fee does not apply to the application. 6. The drainage areas and stormwater pond areas are included with the utility easements that will be dedicated to the City. 7. The Preliminary and Final Plat has been submitted to Ramsey County for their review. 8. The proposed plan meets all of the requirements of the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. 9. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation Based on the submitted plans and the findings of fact, the Preliminary and Final Plat are in conformance with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, therefore, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 14-013 for a Preliminary and Final Plat for the Gateway 2nd Addition subject to the four (4) conditions of approval: 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council. 2. That the drainage and utility easement shall be expanded from six (6) feet to twelve (12) feet along the eastern property line of Block 1, Lot 1, Gateway 2nd Addition. 3. That the comments provided from Ramsey County shall be included in the Final Plat. 4. That the City shall approve the vacation of a segment of the Gateway Court right-of-way and existing drainage and utility easements as noted on the plans prior to the execution of the City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 6 of 7 Final Plat. New right-of-way and drainage and utility easements will be created with the Final Plat. Proposed Motion Language 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-013 for a Preliminary and Final Plat of Gateway 2nd Addition located at Round Lake Road and Gateway Court based on the findings of fact, submitted plans, and the four (4) conditions in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14- 013 for a Preliminary and Final Plat of Gateway 2nd Addition located at Round Lake Road and Gateway Court based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 14-013 for a Preliminary and Final Plat of Gateway 2nd Addition located at Round Lake Road and Gateway Court based on the findings of fact.... findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 14-013 for a Preliminary and Final Plat of Gateway 2nd Addition located at Round Lake Road and Gateway Court in order to gather the following information….a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Deadline for Agency Actions There is no review deadline for this item as the City of Arden Hills is the applicant. Resident Comments Staff has not received any letters, e-mails, or telephone calls from property owners or residents in regards to this planning case. Notice Notice was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and notice was prepared by the City and mailed to residents within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-013 - Round Lake Road_Gateway Court - Preliminary, Final Plat and Roadway & Easement Vacation\Memos_Reports_14-013 Page 7 of 7 Attachments A. Memo from Terry Maurer, Public Works Director – March 28, 2014 B. Preliminary and Final Plat Page 1 of 2 DATE: March 28, 2014 TO: Ryan Streff, City Planner FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Gateway 2nd Addition Plat As you are aware, the City is working towards the reconstruction of Round Lake Road in 2014. The Feasibility Report prepared for this project identified the need to additional right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 4300 Round Lake Road. This property and two others adjacent to it were recently purchased by Space Center Arden Hills LLC. When City staff and our consultant approached them regarding the project and the need for additional right-of-way they were very supportive of the project and willing to discuss the additional right-of-way. They also raised a few inconsistencies regarding the right-of-way of Gateway Boulevard and existing easements on two of their recently purchased properties; 4300 Round Lake Road and 1987 Gateway Boulevard. Through several discussion it was determined the best way to address all of these issues and generally “clean up” this area from a right-of-way and easement standpoint was to plat the two properties and the adjacent right-of-way. Because Space Center Arden Hills LLC had recently had a survey company working on the properties for the purchase it was decided the most efficient way to proceed was to have their surveyor prepared the plat for which the City would pay. Generally this plat will result in the following: 1. The plat will provide an additional 33 feet of right-of-way for Round Lake Road adjacent to 4300 Round Lake Road (Lot 1 Gateway 2nd Addition) making the Round Lake Road right-of-way a consistent 86 feet wide the entire length. 2. The Round Lake Road right-of-way was turned back from MnDOT in several irregular pieces in 2000. By vacating (when the plat gets to the City Council) these various turned back pieces and platting them in Gateway 2nd Addition it will clearly establish the right- of-way along these two properties. CONSENT ITEM MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 3. The plat also makes an adjustment to the Gateway Court right-of-way. Gateway Court was originally dedicated as 14th Street North in Butcher’s Allotment No. 1 and was revised in the Gateway Addition plat. The current Gateway Court right-of-way is at a skewed angle with Round Lake Road and goes into the parking lot of 1987 Gateway Boulevard. These two issues will be corrected by the Gateway 2nd Addition 4. There are several drainage and utility easements that will be added or modified by this plat. The three storm water ponds on 4300 Round Lake Road will be covered by a new drainage and utility easement allowing the City access for maintenance purposes. There is an existing 12 inch water main looped through 4300 Round Lake Road that was field located and the drainage and utility easement will be modified in location and width to allow access to maintain this water line. Finally. The sanitary sewer that serves the properties adjacent to Round Lake Road runs along the rear property line. The easement for this line will be modifies on 4300 Round Lake Road to cover the sanitary sewer that currently exists. As eluded to above, the plan is to vacate all right-of-way and easements adjacent or on these two properties when this proposed plat gets to the City Council prior to approving the new plat of Gateway 2nd Addition that will re-establish all right-of-way and easements in the proper location and width. I will be available at both the Planning Commission and Council meetings to help explain these issues and to answer questions. SHEET 1 OF 3 SHEETS · SHEET 2 OF 3 SHEETS N LE G E N D SHEET 3 OF 3 SHEETSNLEGEND _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 1 of 4 DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 3.C TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #14-001 – This application requires a Public Hearing Request: Zoning Code Amendment – Parks and Open Space District Rezoning Action Requested Consider approval of Ordinance 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 (Official Zoning Map) of the Arden Hills City Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission Background On November 25, 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance 2013-011, which established a Parks and Open Space District in the Zoning Code. Since then, staff has evaluated parcels within the City that should be rezoned as Parks and Open Space District based on the purpose of this zoning classification. The primary purpose of the Parks and Open Space District is to establish land use regulations that support the public parks and open spaces managed by the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County. In addition, the Zoning Code states that properties zoned Parks and Open Space work to conserve environmental resources, promote ecological stewardship, and provide areas that support community health through the provision of active and passive recreational opportunities. Summary of Proposed Rezoning Staff has identified 38 parcels in the City that are appropriate for rezoning as Parks and Open Space (Attachments A and B). Of these parcels, 28 are owned by the City of Arden Hills. Twenty are currently used as active parkland and four are part of the City’s trail network. An MEMORANDUM _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 2 of 4 additional four parcels owned by the City provide open space areas, but are not formally part of the City’s park system. These properties are 1750 Parkshore Drive on the southern end of Round Lake; 3772 Brighton Way east of New Brighton Avenue and adjacent to Tony Schmidt Regional Park; 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard, known as the “triangle parcel” and where the City recently installed a gateway sign; and 3208 Hamline Avenue North, which is a wetland parcel situated between Highway 51 and Lake Josephine. The remaining ten parcels are owned by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department and are all included in the County park system. Eight of these properties comprise the Tony Schmidt Regional Park. The remaining two, the Marsden Archery Range and Rice Creek North Regional Trail, are on land formerly part of the Arden Hills Army Training Site. The proposed rezoning only includes land owned by the City of Arden Hills or Ramsey County. The Parks and Open Space District cannot be applied to privately owned land. The spreadsheet included in Attachment A lists the address, ownership, acreage, and current use for all 38 parcels. Consistency with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan In September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines the community’s vision and goals, which are intended to guide the City’s policies and strategies. The adopted Future Land Use Map designates a total of 65 parcels for “Park and Open Space” use (Attachment C). The plan defines this land use category as “areas designated as public parks.” Currently, public parks and open space areas are integrated into residential or business-oriented zoning districts as permitted or conditional uses. Minnesota State law mandates that local zoning codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. The proposed Parks and Open Space District rezoning would help the City meet this requirement. Further, the rezoning will assist in the implementation of goals identified in the Land Use, Parks and Recreation, and Protected Resources chapters in the Comprehensive Plan. The remaining parcels designated as Parks and Open Space on the Future Land Use Map that are not included in the proposed rezoning do not meet the stated purpose of the Parks and Open Space District. These parcels are owned by several entities, including the City, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota, and private property owners/homeowners associations. Existing uses on these properties include municipal utilities, stormwater easement ponds, private open spaces, and single family homes. _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 3 of 4 Findings of Fact Cities have broad discretion when reviewing and adopting zoning regulations; however, as a tool to implement a city’s comprehensive plan, it is necessary to understand the connection between the two documents when reviewing amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff offers the following four (4) findings of fact for the Planning Commission’s consideration: 1. The proposed amendment would create greater consistency between the City Zoning Code and the adopted Future Land Use Map. 2. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s land use goals because it assists in providing a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses within the City. 3. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s parks and recreation goals because it helps to protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for active and passive recreation. 4. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s protected resources goals because it implements regulations to protect the City’s natural resources, including trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. Notice Notice on this planning case was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of a parcel where a rezoning has been proposed. Public Comments The City has received several phone calls regarding this planning case asking for clarification on the proposed rezoning. Generally, the comments received by staff have been supportive of the rezoning. Xcel Energy contacted staff regarding this case. The company has easements on several of the properties that will be rezoned and information was provided to staff on the company’s utility line encroachment guidelines. Staff informed Xcel Energy that they were aware of these easements and that the City would coordinate with the company on any planned future activities or uses that might encroach on these easements. In general, Xcel Energy did not have any objections to the proposed rezoning. _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 4 of 4 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. Options and Proposed Motion Language 1. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend Approval with Changes: Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission, with the following changes. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Comm ission: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. 4. Table: Motion to table Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table. Attachments A. Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning Parcel List B. Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning Map C. Arden Hills Future Land Use Map D. Ordinance Number 14-004 (Proposed Section 1315.01) - DRAFT Proposed Parks and Open Space District Rezoning Parcel List #Property Address Property Owner Acres Notes 1 1791 Chatham Ave City Of Arden Hills 9.4 Chatham Trails 2 1678 Oak Ave City Of Arden Hills 1.1 Property within Tony Schmidt Park 3 3301 New Brighton Rd City Of Arden Hills 13.7 Hazelnut Park 4 4601 Prior Ave N City Of Arden Hills 3.6 Arden Manor Park 5 1750 Parkshore Dr City Of Arden Hills 4.0 Open space property on Round Lake 6 3255 Lexington Ave N City Of Arden Hills 4.7 Ingerson Park 7 4317 Colleen Ct City Of Arden Hills 0.4 Trail 8 3700 New Brighton Rd City Of Arden Hills 20.1 Charles Perry Park 9 1900 Lake Ln City Of Arden Hills 0.5 Sampson Park 10 1893 Lake Ln City Of Arden Hills 0.4 Sampson Park 11 3772 Brighton Way N City Of Arden Hills 1.9 Open space property adjacent to Tony Schmidt Park 12 3738 Brighton Way S City Of Arden Hills 0.03 Chatham Trails 13 3743 Mccracken Ln City Of Arden Hills 0.03 Chatham Trails 14 1650 Lake Valentine Rd City Of Arden Hills 2.4 Valentine Park 15 1370 County Road E W City Of Arden Hills 1.2 Freeway Park 16 1581 Chatham Ave City Of Arden Hills 18.5 Chatham Trails 17 4375 Snelling Ave N City Of Arden Hills 4.6 Royal Hills Park 18 1582 Chatham Ave City Of Arden Hills 9.4 Chatham Trails 19 1646 Chatham Ave City Of Arden Hills 4.3 Chatham Trails 20 1413 Arden Oaks Dr City Of Arden Hills 1.4 Arden Oaks Park 21 1219 Cummings Park Dr City Of Arden Hills 17.7 Cummings Park 22 1423 Floral Dr W City Of Arden Hills 19.1 Floral Park 23 4210 Hamline Ave N City Of Arden Hills 1.7 Trail 24 1145 Benton Way City Of Arden Hills 11.9 Crepeau Nature Preserve 25 3168 Ridgewood Rd City Of Arden Hills 8.6 Johanna Marsh 26 3151 Lake Johanna Blvd City Of Arden Hills 0.3 "Triangle Parcel" 27 1761 Lake Johanna Blvd Ramsey County 91.2 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 28 1837 County Road E2 W Ramsey County 0.01 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 29 1850 County Road E2 W Ramsey County 19.4 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 30 3660 New Brighton Rd Ramsey County 14.3 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 31 5101 Lexington Ave N Ramsey County 7.2 Marsden Archery Range 32 1837 County Road E2 W Ramsey County 86.0 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 33 1621 Lake Johanna Blvd Ramsey County 0.5 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 34 3208 Hamline Avenue N City Of Arden Hills 3.3 Wetland 35 0 County Road I W Ramsey County 113.9 Rice Creek North Regional Trail 36 0 Unassigned City Of Arden Hills 6.9 Property within Tony Schmidt Park 37 0 Unassigned Ramsey County 5.4 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 38 0 Unassigned Ramsey County 0.3 Tony Schmidt Regional Park Proposed Parks and Open Space District Rezoning ¹ Propo sed Z oning CD - Co nservatio n D istri ct POS - P arks and Open Sp ace D istri ct 17 22 21 4 14 20 15 24 63 9 & 10 32 8 5 31 35 7 23 1 2 1112 1316 18 19 26 27 28 29 31 25 33 36 3738 34 Existing Z oning M-B - M ixe d B u sin es s M-R - M ixe d R e sid en tia l R-1 - Sin gl e F am ily R es ide nt ial R-2 - Sin gl e & Tw o Fa mi ly R e sid en tia l D ist ric t R-3 - Tow nh ou se & Lo w De ns ity M ult iple D we llin g Di stri ct R-4 - Mu lti ple D we llin g D is tric t B-1 - Lim ite d Bu sin es s Dis tric t B-2 - Ge ne ra l B usi ne ss Di str ict B-3 - Se rvi ce Bu sin es s Dis tri ct B-4 - Re tai l C en ter D istr ict N-B - Ne ig bo rho od B us ine ss C-C - Ci vic C en ter Di str ict G-B - Ga te wa y Bu sin es s I-1 - L im ite d I nd us tria l D ist ric t I-2 - G en er al Ind us tri al D is tric t I-F LE X D is tric t Ra ilro ad Rig ht -of -Way Wate r Arden H ills 2030 Futu re Land Use Map . VLD R - Ve ry L ow D e n sity R e sid e n tia l LD R - Lo w D e nsity R esid e n tial MD R - Me d iu m D e n sity R e side n tia l HD R - Hig h D en sity R esid e n tia l MR - Mixe d R esid e n tial NB - N eig h b o rho o d B usin e ss CM U - Co m m un ity M ixe d U se CO M - C o m m ercia l MB - Mixe d B usin e ss I/O - Ligh t In d ustria l a nd O ffice P/I - P ublic & Institu tio na l UT L - U tility P/O S - P a rk a nd O p e n S p a ce PP - P ark P re se rve RR - R ailro a d rig h t-o f-w a y RO W - R ig h t-of-Wa y WAT - Wa te r Ad op ted : S e pte mb er 28 , 20 09Last U pd ate d: Ju ne 25 , 2 01 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 1 of 9 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1315.01, THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA RELATING TO THE RE-ZONING OF PROPERTIES. THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1315.01, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: The official Zoning Map for the City of Arden Hills has been amended to indicate that the following described properties have been re-zoned to a POS zone (Parks and Open Space District): Described Properties 1. The property located at 1791 Chatham Avenue, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east o f New Brighton Road, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is also described by the following legal description: Park 2, Chatham Fourth Addition 2. The property located at 1678 Oak Avenue, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna Boulevard and is also described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 3. The property located at 4601 Prior Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-3 (Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District) and is generally located south of County Road H, east of Interstate 35W, west of Highway 10, and north of Highway 96 and is also described by the legal description included in Exhibit A. 4. The property located at 3301 New Brighton Road, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Stowe Avenue, east of Katie Lane, west of New Brighton Road, and north of Jerrold Avenue and is also described by the legal description included in Exhibit B. 5. The property located at 1750 Parkshore Drive, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and G-B (Gateway Business District) and is generally located south of Round Lake, east of Gateway Boulevard, west of Old Highway 10, and north of Interstate 694 and also described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 2 of 9 6. The property located at 3255 Lexington Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Ingerson Road, east of Fernwood Street, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Edgewater Avenue and is described by the following legal description: That part of Government Lot Six (6), Section Thirty-Four (34), Township Thirty (30), Range Twenty-three (23), described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Government Lot Six (6), thence North 329.41 feet along the East line of said Government Lot Six (6); thence West 655.31 feet to a point 329.51 feet North of the South line of said Government Lot Six (6); thence East 655 feet to place of commencement, containing five (5) acres, more or less, subject to highway easement over East 33 feet, and subject to sewer easements of record. 7. The property located at 4317 Colleen Court, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Arden Vista Court, east of Colleen Court, west of Hamline Avenue, and north of Colleen Avenue and is described by the following legal description: Park, McClung Fourth Addition 8. The property located at 3700 New Brighton Road, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Brighton Way South, east of New Brighton Road, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is described by the following legal description: All that part of the South ½ of the East ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 28, Town 30 North, Range 23 West lying Northerly of the Northerly right-of-way line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway, except that part described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 28, Town 30 North, Range 23 West said point being 300 feet Northerly (Measured at right angles) of the centerline of and being the Northerly right -of-way line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway; thence North along said W est line a distance of 363 feet; thence East at right angles a distance of160 feet; thence South at right angles a distance of 334.07 feet to the Northerly right-of-way line of said Railway; thence Southwesterly along the Northerly right-of-way line of said Railway to point of beginning; subject to New Brighton Road. 9. The property located at 1900 Lake Lane, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Noble Road, east of New Brighton Road, west of Lake Johanna Boulevard, and north of Stowe Avenue and is described by the following legal description: Auditor’s Subdivision No. 80: Subject to Easement, the East 106 feet of the West 427- 75/100 feet measured from the West line of Government Lot 3 of the South 114 feet of Lot 6 with easement and except the west 321-75/100 feet measured from the west line of Government Lot 3, the north 74-2/10 feet of part of Lot 6 west of a line run south at right angles from a point 1090 feet west from the westerly line of Lake Johanna Boulevard and on the north line of said Lot 6. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 3 of 9 10. The property located at 1893 Lake Lane, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Noble Road, east of New Brighton Road, west of Lake Johanna Boulevard, and north of Stowe Avenue and is described by the following legal description: That part of the following described tract lying Easterly of the Easterly right -of-way line of the St. Croix Falls Minnesota Improvement Co. right-of-way as described in the Deed dated September 1, 1905, filed October 7, 1905, in 496 Deeds 127: The West 321.75 feet of that part of Government Lot 3, in Section 33, Township 30, Range 23, according to U.S. Government Survey thereof, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point on the Westerly line of said Lot 3, distant 188.57 feet North from the Southwest corner of said Lot 3, being the point of beginning of land to be described; thence North on the Westerly line of said Lot 3, 188.57 feet to a point; thence Easterly at right angles to said last named line and parallel to the Southerly line of said Lot 3, to the Easterly line of said Lot 3, being the shores of Lake Johanna; thence in a Southerly direction along the shores of said Lake Johanna to the Northerly line of that certain tract of land conveyed by Aurelia Perrett to Mitchel George Perry by Deed recorded in Book 491 of Deeds on page 68; thence Westerly on line along said Mitchell George Perry’s land to place of beginning. 11. The property located 3772 Brighton Way North, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of Brighton Way, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of Brighton Way South and is described by the following legal description: Park, Block 2, Chatham Second Addition 12. The property located at 3738 Brighton Way South, which is currently zoned R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of Brighton Way, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is described by the following legal description: Park, Block 3, Chatham Second Addition 13. The property located at 3743 Mccracken Lane, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of Chatham Avenue, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of Mccracken Lane and is described by the following legal description: Park 1, Chatham Third Addition 14. The property located at 1650 Lake Valentine Road, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Lake Valentine Road, east of Glenview Avenue, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of Glenview Court and is described by the following legal description: Lot 20, Block 5, Shorewood Hills ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 4 of 9 15. The property located at 1370 County Road E West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E West, east of Snelling Avenue North, west of Highway 51, and north of Arden Place and is described by the following legal description: Lots 1, 2, and 3, and Lot 32, Block 1, Arden Hills No. 2 16. The property located at 1581 Chatham Avenue, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of Chatham Avenue, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of Chatham Avenue and is described by the following legal description: Park 1, Chatham Fourth Addition 17. The property located at 4375 Snelling Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Highway 96, east of Highway 10, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of Briarknoll Drive and is described by the following legal description: That part of the East ½ of the East ½ of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 30, Range 23, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter: thence North along the East line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 862 feet; thence north 89 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 205 feet; thence South 52 degrees 0 minutes West a distance of 284.82 feet more or less to the Northeast right- of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 10; thence Southeasterly along said right-of-way line to the South line of said Northeast Quarter; thence Easterly along the South line of said Northwest Quarter to the point of beginning and there terminating. S ubject to the rights of the public in Snelling Avenue. 18. The property located at 1582 Chatham Avenue, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of Chatham Avenue, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of Chatham Avenue and is described by the following legal description: Park 2, Chatham Third Addition 19. The property located at 1646 Chatham Avenue, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Mccracken Lane, east of Chatham Avenue, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is described by the following legal description: Park 3, Chatham Third Addition 20. The property located at 1413 Arden Oaks Drive, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Arden Oaks Drive, east of Snelling Avenue North, west of Arden Oaks Drive, and north of Arden Oaks Court and is described by the following legal description: Park, Arden Oaks ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 5 of 9 21. The property located at 1219 Cummings Park Drive, which is currently zoned I-1 (Limited Industrial District) and is generally located south of Karth Lake, east of Hamline Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Cummings Park Drive and is described by the following legal description: Subject to the rights of the public in Lexington Avenue North and in State Trunk Highway No. 51-125, the South One-Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 30, Range 23 excepting therefrom the following described parcel: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast corner of said Section 22, Township 30, Range 23; thence northerly along the East line of said Section 22 a distance of 420 feet to the point of beginning of the excepted parcel; thence deflect 90 degrees 00 minutes to the West a distance of 362.95 feet to a point; thence deflecting 48 degrees 00 minutes Northwesterly to a point on the North line of said South One-Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 22; thence easterly along said North line to the Northeast corner of said South One-Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 22; thence southerly along the East line of said Section 22 to the point of beginning and there terminating. 22. The property located at 1423 Floral Drive West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Indian Oaks Trail, east of Norma Avenue, west of Hamline Avenue North, and north of Floral Drive West and is described by the following legal description: The Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, except the South 208.71 feet of the West 230 feet thereof, and the West 208.71 feet of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, except the South 208.71 feet thereof, and the South ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, except the North 150 feet of the East 264 feet thereof, all in Section 22, Township 30, Range 23. 23. The property located at 4210 Hamline Avenue North, which is currently zoned I-1 (Limited Industrial District) and is generally located south of Wynridge Drive, east of Hamline Avenue North, west of Innovation Way, and north of County Road F and is des cribed by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 24. The property located at 1145 Benton Way, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Harriet Avenue, east of Highway 51, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Tiller Lane and also described by the legal description included in Exhibit C. 25. The property located 3168 Ridgewood Road, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Bussard Court, east of Lake Johanna, west of Highway 51, and north of Glenhill Road and is described by the following legal description: Lot 3, Block 8, Arden Hills No. 3, except the following: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot; thence West 300 feet to a point on North line of said Lot; thence South at right angles 300 feet; thence East at right angles 270 feet to East line of said Lot; thence North thereon to point of beginning. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 6 of 9 26. The property with the Property Identification Number of 33302312004, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna Boulevard and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 27. The property located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is currently zoned N-B (Neighborhood Business District) and is generally located south of Beckman Avenue, east of New Brighton Road, west of Lake Johanna Boulevard, and north of West County Road D and is described by the following legal description: Beginning at the SE corner of the SW ¼ of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23, according to the Government survey thereof; thence North of the East line of said SW ¼ a distance of 305 feet; thence at right angles West to the center of the St. Paul and New Brighton Road which runs diagonally from the SE to the NW corner of the East ½ of said SW 1/4; thence SE along the center of said road to the South line of said Section 33; thence East on the South line of said Section 33 to the point of beginning, and there terminating. 28. The property located at 3208 Hamline Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Tiller Lane, east of Highway 51, west of North Dunlap Street, and north of Hamline Avenue North and is described by the following legal description: That part of Tract “B” Registered Land Survey No. 30 which lies southeasterly of a line run parallel with and distant 75 feet southeasterly of the following described line, extended northeasterly to the East line of said Tract “B”: From a point on the south line of Section 34, Township 30 north, Range 23 west distant 1160.3 feet east of the southwest corner thereof, run northeasterly at an angle of 49 degrees 22 minutes with said south section line for 1588.7 feet, thence deflect to the left at an angle of 22 degrees 00 minutes for 800 feet, the point of beginning of the line to be described ; thence run southwesterly on the above described course for 1100 feet and there terminating. 29. The property located at 1761 Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 30. The property located at 1837 County Road E2 West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of Venus Avenue, east of Interstate 35W, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of County Road E2 West and is described by the following legal description: Outlot A, Chatham Fourth Addition 31. The property with the Property Identification Number of 283023440052, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 7 of 9 Boulevard and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 32. The property with the Property Identification Number of 283023440053 which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna Boulevard and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 33. The property located at 1850 County Road E2 West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of New Brighton Road, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 34. The property located at 3660 New Brighton Road, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-2 (Single & Two Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road E2 West, east of New Brighton Road, west of Chatham Avenue, and north of the Soo Line Railroad and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 35. The property located at 5101 Lexington Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Hamline Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: The South 1090 feet of the North 2304 feet of the East 320 feet of the Southeast Quarter, all in Section 10, Township 30, Range 23 36. The property located at 1837 County Road E2 West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road F West, east of Interstate 35W, west of Snelling Avenue North, and north of County Road E2 West and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized 37. The property located at 1621 Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of the Soo Line Railroad, east of New Brighton Road, west of Oak Avenue, and north of Lake Johanna Boulevard and is described by the following legal description: Lot 2, Block 5, Shady Oaks Addition, the area described as follows: the Northeasterly 100 feet measured on the Southeasterly Lot Line of the Southeasterly 300 feet, subject to Lake Johanna Boulevard 38. The property located at 0 County Road I West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and I-1 (Limited Industrial District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Interstate 35W, west of Hamline Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004 Page 8 of 9 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 28th day of April, 2014. DAVID GRANT, MAYOR ATTEST: AMY DIETL CITY CLERK Publication Date: May 7, 2014 Exhibit B LEGAL DESCRIPTION 3301 New Brighton Road – PID # 333023320079 Lot 2, Block 1, Trinity Lutheran of Lake Johanna Addition and All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), Section 33, Township 30, Range 23, lying Easterly (E’ly) of the Southeasterly (SE’ly) boundary line of that strip of land deeded to the Village of Arden Hills, a Minnesota municipal corporation, by Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, in a Quit -Claim Deed dated December 29, 1967 and filed of record in the office of Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota on September 10, 1968 in Book 2144, Ramsey County Records, Page 179, as File No. 1732780, formerly known as the St. Croix Falls-Minnesota Improvement Co. and Northern States Power Company right-of-way, excepting those parts thereof described as follows: (a) That part thereof lying Southwesterly (SW’ly) of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly (S’ly) line of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of said Section 33 a distance of 330 feet West (W) of the Southeast (SE) corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of said section 33; thence deflecting Northwesterly (NW’ly) at a bearing of 60 degrees 03 minutes West to the point at which this line intersects with the Southeasterly (SE’ly) boundary line of the Village of Arden Hills right-of-way, formerly known as the St. Croix Falls-Minnesota Improvement Co. and Northern States Power Company right -of-way; and there terminating; and (b) The part thereof lying Northerly (N’ly) of a line drawn parallel to and 426 feet South (S) of the Northerly (N’ly) line of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23; and Lot 33, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 80, Ramsey County, Minnesota, except those parts thereof described as follows: (a) That part thereof lying East (E) of the West (W) 190 feet thereof and lying North (N) of the South (S) line of said Lot 33 and Southerly (S’ly) of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the centerline of New Brighton Road a distance of 1947 feet Northerly (N’ly) from the South (S) line of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23, measured on the centerline of New Brighton Road; thence running Southwest (SW) at a right angle to said centerline a distance of 118 feet; thence deflecting on a curve to the right, radius 554.67 feet, a distance of 143.65 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the East (E) line of said West (W) 190 feet of said Lot 33; and there terminating; (b) That part of the West (W) 190 feet of the said Lot 33 lying South (S) of a line parallel to and 1,320 feet North (N) of the South (S) line of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23; (c) That part thereof lying Northerly (N’ly) of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West (W) line of said Lot 33 distant 426 feet South (S) of the North (N) line of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23; thence running East (E) parallel to said North (N) line to a point distance 1,391.5 feet East (E) of the West (W) line of said Southwest Quarter (SW ¼); thence deflecting at an angle of 26 degrees 07 minutes to the left to a point on the centerline of New Brighton Road; and thence terminating and (d) That part lying thereof describe as follows: Beginning at a point on the centerline of New Brighton Road distant 1,947.0 feet Northerly (N’ly) from the South (S) line of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 30, Range 23, measured on said centerline, said centerline of New Brighton Road being a line run Northwesterly (NW’ly) at an angle of 63 degree 37.5 minutes to said South (S) line of said Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) from a point thereon, distant 30.4 feet West (W) of the Southeast (SE) corner thereof; thence running Southwesterly at right angles to said centerline, a distance of 118.0 feet; thence deflecting on a curve to the right, radius 554.67 feet, a distance of 143.65 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the East (E) line of the West (W) 190.0 feet of said Lot 33; thence running south (S) along said East (E) line of the West (W) 190.0 feet of said Lot 33, a distance of 325.42 feet, more or less, to a point on the North (N) line of Block 1, Lake Johanna Park, as platted; thence running West (W) along said North (N) line of Block 1, Lake Johanna Park, as platted, a distance of 150.0 feet to the East (E) line of Prior Avenue, as platted; thence running North (N) along the East (E) line of Prior Avenue, produced North (N), a distance of 173.85 feet; thence running on a curve to the right, having a central angle of 24 degrees 55 minutes, at a radius of 158.42 feet, a distance of 68.89 feet; thence running Northeasterly (NE’ly), on a tangent to the curve last described, a distance of 184.42 feet; thence running on a curve to the right, having a central angle of 38 degrees 54 minutes, and a radius of 99.11 feet, a distance of 67.29 feet; thence running Northeasterly (NE’ly) on a tangent to the curve last describe, a distance of 213.0 feet, to an intersection with the centerline of New Brighton Road at a point distance 2,087.0 feet Northerly (N’ly) from the South (S) line of said Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), measured on said centerline, said centerline of New Brighton Road being a line run Northwesterly (NW’ly) at an angle of 63 degree 37.5 minutes to said South (S) line of said Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) from a point thereon, distant 30.4 feet West (W) of the Southeast (SE) corner thereof; thence running Southeasterly (SE’ly) along said centerline of New Brighton Road a distance of 140.0 feet to the point of beginning; and there terminating; subject to New Brighton Road and subject to an easement for underground sewer mains, as contained in Document No. 1553050 as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. Exhibit C LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1145 Benton Way – PID # 343023130018 The Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 34, Township 30, Range 23 West, except part taken for Josephine Hills No. 3, which lies Southerly and Easterly of a line described as follows: Beginning at the most Northerly corner of Lot 1, Block 12, Josephine Hills No. 3; thence north 61 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East, 30 feet; thence North 03 degrees 04 minutes 20 seconds West, 84.83 feet; thence North 75 degrees 49 minutes 18 seconds East, 659.72 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, and there terminating; and Outlot I, Hunters Park Fourth Addition, the area described as follows: that part lying South of the extended South line of Lot 1, Block 3; and That part of Government Lot 5, Section 34, Township 30, Range 23 described as follows: Beginning at the center of said Section 34; thence East to the North quarter corner of the Southeast quarter of said Section 34; thence Southwesterly 653 feet to a point 60 feet South of the North line of said Southeast quarter measured at right angles; thence West parallel with said North line to the West line of said Southeast quarter; thence North on said West line 60 feet to point of beginning; except part taken for Josephine Hills No. 3. _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 1 of 4 DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 3.D TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #14-002 – This application requires a Public Hearing Request: Zoning Code Amendment – Conservation District Rezoning Action Requested Consider approval of Ordinance 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 (Official Zoning Map) of the Arden Hills City Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission Background On November 25, 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance 2013-010, which established a new Conservation District in the Zoning Code. Since then, staff has evaluated parcels within the City that should be rezoned as Conservation District based on the purpose of this zoning classification. The Conservation District is meant to be applied to the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). While the property is now under federal ownership and being leased to the Minnesota National Guard, the City recognized that portions of AHATS could be sold to private parties in the future and developed based on the underlying zoning classification. The main purpose of the Conservation District is to provide a “holding zone” for these lands to ensure that any future development on AHATS maintains a sustainable level of public expenditures for utilities and services. MEMORANDUM _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 2 of 4 Summary of Proposed Rezoning AHATS is comprised of a total of eight separate parcels. Staff has identified four of these parcels as being appropriate for rezoning as Conservation District at this time (Attachment A). These parcels approximately cover the area bound by County Road I on the north, Lexington Avenue on the east, Highway 96 on the south, and on the west, by a line extending directly north from Snelling Avenue North to County Road I. The remaining four parcels are located on the western half of AHATS, adjacent to the TCAAP redevelopment site and the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is currently working with the federal government to have additional land on these four parcels transferred to the County to be incorporated into their park system. Specifically, these acquisitions would expand the existing boundaries of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail property and add a wildlife corridor along the eastern boundary of the TCAAP site extending south to Highway 96. These additional lands were identified in the Amendment to the Rice Creek Regional Trail Master Plan, which was approved by the City Council on June 24, 2013. Following the completion of the land transfer, the City will work with Ramsey County to rezone the property acquired by the County as Parks and Open Space District. That land remaining under federal ownership would be rezoned Conservation District at that time as well. Included in Attachment B is a map that provides an approximate illustration of what this future rezoning will look like. In 1999, the City amended the Zoning Code to include a new Civic Center District located along the north side of Highway 96, between Snelling and Lexington Avenue. When the zoning map was amended, the Civic Center classification was extended beyond the property boundaries for Arden Hills City Hall and the Ramsey County Public Works Department to partially include a portion of one of the AHATS parcels. The proposed amendment would rezone that area of this parcel now zoned Civic Center as Conservation District. Consistency with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan In September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines general vision and goals, which are intended to guide the City’s policies and strategies. The adopted Future Land Use Map designates 1,449 acres on AHATS as Park Preserve (Attachment C). This land use is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as “areas designated as natural or scenic areas that are to be preserved for public use or open space.” A majority of the AHATS site is now zoned R-1 single-family residential. Minnesota State law mandates that local zoning codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. The _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 3 of 4 proposed Conservation District rezoning would help the City meet this requirement. Further, the rezoning will assist in the implementation of the goals identified in the Land Use and Protected Resources chapters in the Comprehensive Plan. Findings of Fact Cities have broad discretion when reviewing and adopting zoning regulations; however, as a tool to implement a city’s comprehensive plan, it is necessary to understand the connection between the two documents when reviewing amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff offers the following three (3) findings of fact for the Planning Commission’s consideration: 1. The proposed amendment will create greater consistency between the City Zoning Code and the adopted Future Land Use Map. 2. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s land use goals because it assists in providing a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. 3. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s protected resources goals because it implements regulations to protect the City’s natural resources, including trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. Notice Notice on this planning case was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of a parcel where a rezoning has been proposed. Public Comments The City has received not received any public comments regarding this proposal. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 4 of 4 Options and Proposed Motion Language 1. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend Approval with Changes: Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission, with the following changes. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. 4. Table: Motion to table Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table. Attachments A. Proposed Conservation District Rezoning Map and Parcel List B. Approximate Future AHATS Rezoning Map C. Arden Hills Future Land Use Map D. Ordinance Number 14-005 (Proposed Section 1315.01) - DRAFT Proposed Conservation District Rezoning Map and Parcel List ¹ Highw a y 9 6 Hig h w ay 10 Count y Ro ad I Lexington Av enue Existing Z oning CC - C ivic C e nte r D istr ict M-B - M ixed B usine ss M-R - M ixe d R e sid e ntial R-1 - S ing le Fa mily R eside n tia l R-2 - S ing le & Tw o F amily R esid en tial D istr ict R-3 - To wn ho u se & Lo w D e nsity M ultip le D w ellin g D istr ict R-4 - M ultip le D w ellin g D istrict N-B - N eig bo r ho od Busine ss G-B - Ga tew a y Bu sine ss I-1 - L imite d Ind ustr ial D istr ict I-2 - G e ne ra l In du stria l D istrict WATER Propo sed Z oning CD - C onservation D istrict PO S - Parks and O pen S p a ce D istrict Snelling Avenue N Hamline Avenue N Numbe r Prope rty Addre ss Acre s Parce l ID10 Unass igned 39 10302311000125337 Lexington Ave N 118.97 10302314000131460 County Road I W 470.82 10302344000241185 Hwy 96 W 578.46 153023110003 1 2 3 4 Arden Hills Army Training Site - Approximate Future Rezoning for Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District ¹H ig h way 96 Hig h w ay 10 C ou n ty R o ad I App roximate Fu tu re R ezo ning POS - P arks and Op en S pac e CD - Co nser vati on D istri ctTCAAP R ed ev elo p me nt Site R ic e C re ekNorth R eg ion a l Tra il Are a p rop os ed fo r fu ture re zo n in g as P a rks a nd Ope n S p ac e D i stric t is i de n ti fie d i n th e A men d men t to th e R i ce C re e k R eg io n al Tra il Mas ter P la n, w h ic h w as ap pro ve d by th e A rde n H i ll s C i ty C ou nc il on J un e 2 4, 20 1 3 Arden H ills 2030 Futu re Land Use Map . VLD R - Ve ry L ow D e n sity R e sid e n tia l LD R - Lo w D e nsity R esid e n tial MD R - Me d iu m D e n sity R e side n tia l HD R - Hig h D en sity R esid e n tia l MR - Mixe d R esid e n tial NB - N eig h b o rho o d B usin e ss CM U - Co m m un ity M ixe d U se CO M - C o m m ercia l MB - Mixe d B usin e ss I/O - Ligh t In d ustria l a nd O ffice P/I - P ublic & Institu tio na l UT L - U tility P/O S - P a rk a nd O p e n S p a ce PP - P ark P re se rve RR - R ailro a d rig h t-o f-w a y RO W - R ig h t-of-Wa y WAT - Wa te r Ad op ted : S e pte mb er 28 , 20 09Last U pd ate d: Ju ne 25 , 2 01 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-005 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2014-005 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1315.01, THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA RELATING TO THE RE-ZONING OF PROPERTIES. THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1315.01, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: The official Zoning Map for the City of Arden Hills has been amended to indicate that the following described properties have been re-zoned to a CD zone (Conservation District): 1. The property with the Property Identification Number of 103023110001, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Hamline Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: Subject to County Road I West and Lexington Avenue North, the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 30, Range 23 2. The property located at 5337 Lexington Avenue North, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Snelling Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: Subject to County Road I West, the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, and Subject to Lexington Avenue North, the South One-Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 30, Range 23 3. The property located at 1460 County Road I West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Snelling Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: The Northwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter and Southeast Quarter, all in Section 10, Township 30, Range 23, except the following: the South 1,090 feet of the North 2,304 feet of the East 320 feet of the Southeast Quarter, in Section 10, Township 30, Range 23 4. The property located at 1185 Highway 96 West, which is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and CC (Civic Center District) and is generally located south of County Road I West, east of Snelling Avenue North, west of Lexington Avenue North, and north of Highway 96 and is described by the following legal description: Legal description being finalized ORDINANCE NO. 2014-005 Page 2 of 2 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 28th day of April, 2014. DAVID GRANT, MAYOR ATTEST: AMY DIETL CITY CLERK Publication Date: May 7, 2014 City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 6.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Report from the City Council March 10, 2014, City Council Meeting On March 10, 2014, the City Council voted to approve (5-0) Planning Case 14-010 for an amendment to the Final PUD for Phase I of the Lexington Station redevelopment project. The amendment allows for modifications to the design of the Phase I building. The Planning Commission reviewed this case at their March 5, 2014, regular meeting and recommended approval. The City Council also approved (5-0) Planning Case 13-019 for an accessory structure at the Gradient Financial property at 4105 Lexington Avenue. This case was tabled at the City Council meeting on November 25, 2013, to allow the applicant additional time to research appropriate building materials for the accessory structure. The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-019 at their November 9, 2013, regular meeting and recommended approval. March 31, 2014, City Council Meeting On March 31, 2014, the City Council voted to approve (5-0) Ordinance Number 2014-003 to amend the minimum unit size standards under the Multi-family Dwelling Units Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria in the Zoning Code. The amendment decreases the minimum size of efficiencies units to 550 square feet, and increases the minimum size of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units to 950 square feet and 1,200 square feet, respectively. Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 9, 2014 PC Agenda Item 6.B TO: Planning Commission Chair Larson and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Update Requested Action None. TCAAP Master Plan The City and Ramsey County are working together on a Request for Proposals for an infrastructure study that will consider roadways, utilities, surface water management, and grading. Ramsey County will be the lead agency for the contract which will include analysis and preliminary design for the Spine Road and other infrastructure. City utilities will be included in the study, and the City will be asked to enter into a cost-sharing agreement for its portion of the contract. Staff expects that the RFP will be released in early April, and a consultant will be selected by mid-May. Special and regular City Council work session meetings have been scheduled to discuss issues related to the Master Plan and City infrastructure. Discussion topics are tentatively planned as follows: March 31, 2014, Special Work Session following the regular meeting • Infrastructure Study Update • Metropolitan Council Sewer Access Charge (SAC) Credit Discussion April 14, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm • Review Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan • Financial Modeling for Trunk Utilities • Review of Public Comments on the Draft Master Plan MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 April 21, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm • Ramsey County Economic Development and Redevelopment Goals for TCAAP • PTRC Recommendations for Park and Open Space • City Goals for Surface Water Management April 28, 2014, Special Work Session following the regular meeting • I-35W/Highway 96 Intersection Design Recommendation It is anticipated that additional regular and special work session meetings will be scheduled to discuss TCAAP issues. Future meeting topics will be defined as those dates draw nearer.