HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-17 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT EDINA CITY HALL
• APRIL 17, 1989
(Mayor Richards convened a joint HRA/Council meeting during the Council Meeting to
consider the following items concurrently.)
Present were Commissioners/Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Richards.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN EDINBOROUGH AND AMENDMENT
TO ZONING ORDINANCE CONTINUED TO 5/1/89 Affidavits of Notice were presented by
Clerk and ordered placed on file. The amendment to the Final Development Plan,
Edinborough and the amenmdnent to the Zoning Ordinance affecting the same
property, public hearings were conducted concurrently. Planner Craig Larsen
presented the request for Final Development Plan for Edinborough and for amendment
of the Zoning Ordinance for a vacant 3.5 acre parcel located immediately west of
the senior high rise and southwest of Edinborough Park.
Amendment to Final Development Plan and Zoning, Ordinance Amendment - The approved
plan, as amended in 1987, illustrated an eight story, 159,470 square foot office
building. He advised that the office building has not been constructed. Staff
has received a request from Hawthorn Suites to amend the Final Development Plan to
allow the construction of a seven story, 142 unit hotel.
Another action that would be required would be amendment of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Mixed Development District MDD-5 does not allow the hotel as a free standing
principal use. The proponents are requesting that hotels be added as a permited
principal use in .the MDD-5 District.
Planner Larsen explained that the proposed hotel contains 136 two-room suites and
six efficiency units, one on each floor, designed for handicapped occupancy. The
units range in size from 450 to 500 square feet with the efficiencies at 408
square feet. The hotel is designed to attract the extended stay business
traveler. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar but does have a reception
area where guests are served complimentary breakfast and hor d'oeurves in the
evening. The hotel would be seven stories and 65 feet in height and would contain
a gross floor area of 90,286 square feet. This would compare to 90 feet in height
for the existing easterly seven story office building and 104 feet in height for
the eight story office building previously approved.
Planner Larsen presented a graphic illustrating proposed parking and landscaping.
Parking required would be 157 spaces; 166 spaces are provided by the site plan.
BRW, Inc. drafted the landscape plan which emphasized two things. First, would be
be compatibility with the overall Edinborough landscaping concept, and secondly,
the screening of the service entrance on the north side of the hotel.
The MDD-5 District requires a building setback of 50 feet from the perimeter of
the tract. The proposed plan illustrates a setback of slightly over 36 feet from
the westerly property line. The original proposal by Hawthorn did maintain a 50
foot setback, but did not have the step design to the building which staff
encouraged the developers to incoroporate, similar to the existing office
building. The reduced setback is a result of the design modification and the
developer's need to maintain the proposed room count. The approved site plan for
Phase II office building at the site received a variance to reduce the setback to
27 feet at this same point.
• Planner Larsen pointed out that the City retained BRW, Inc. to critique the design
of the hotel proposal principally because BRW, Inc. was the master planner for
Edinborough. Staff believes that the hotel represents a use which would be
compatible with and complementary to Edinborough. The hotel does not have a bar
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or restaurant and will not host significant conferences and conventions. It will
have more of a residential character than a typical full service hotel. The hotel •
use would also be a much lower peak hour traffic generator than an office use.
The design of the building has changed significantly during the planning process
for the development. Staff is now satisfied that the design, scale, and materials
of the proposed building are compatible with Edinborough. BRW, Inc. has stated
that they feel the current proposal is consistent with the goals of the
Edinborough project.
In conclusion, Planner Larsen stated that the proposal was reviewed by the
Community Development and Planning Commission on April 5, 1989. The Commission
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Final Development Plan, amendment
of the Zoning Ordinance and approval of the proposed setback variance, subject to
an executed redevelopment contract with the HRA.
Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement, Edinborough - HRA Executive Director Gordon
Hughes stated that the HRA would have to consider amendments to the existing
redevelopment contracts to facilitate development of the site. The present
contracts have two major elements. The purchase price for the subject property
was negotiated back in 1985 and was pegged to a base price of $5.94/square foot.
It included some escalators for reimbursements to the HRA. In that approximately
four years has gone by since that was negotiated, the purchase price has now grown
to approximately $11.80/square foot.
By the terms of the existing contract, all the land sale proceeds from this
parcel, with the exception of the reimbursements to the HRA and a contribution to
the City, would go to the East Edina Housing Foundation. The Foundation is
required to use the proceeds of the land sale to acquire some second mortgages for •
the Edinborough condominiums which were actually funded by the developers of the
project. The developers now own approximately $795,000 worth of second mortgages
that exist in the Foundation's name for units at Edinborough. The Foundation if
and when it sells the subject vacant parcel is obliged to use the proceeds from
the sale to purchase back the mortgages. Director Hughes explained that the
reason for that is that back when the Edinborough project was first envisioned it
was felt that the office sales would proceed along with the development of the
condominiums. Actually, the condominiums developed much faster and the Foundation
did not have the moneys to fund the mortgages; the developers elected to fund the
mortgages with the understanding that when this property was sold the Foundation
would purchase the mortgages.
The proposed amendments to the redevelopment agreements to facilitate the Hawthorn
Suite project would contain the following terms:
1. The HRA and the Foundation would consent to the assignment of development
rights to Hawthorn Suite. A purchase price of $1,127,902 or $7.25/square
foot is suggested. The purchase price would enable the Foundation to
purchase the redeveloper second mortages. This purchase price would
also include reimbursements to the HRA for park dedication, grading and
special assessments, and the $50,000 contribution to the City.
2. Hawthorn Suites propose to grant an non-exclusive easement for parking
over approximately one-half of its parking lot, providing an additional
80 spaces for park use.
3. Hawthorn Suites propose to pay an annual park maintenance fee of
approximately $25,500 which equates to $15.00 per guest room and would •
be on par with what the condominiums pay.
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Member Kelly said she was concerned with amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit
hotel use in the MMD-5 District. She asked what guarantee the City would have
that it remain a suite hotel and not be converted to a full service hotel or any
other use. Planner Larsen said that any proposed change in use would have to go
through the zoning process. Also the definition of hotel in the amendment could
be structured to limit the type of hotel.
Member Smith asked about the involvement of BRW, Inc. with the proposal. Planner
Larsen explained that the City hired BRW, Inc. to review the proposal from the
architectural standpoint and compatibility with the overall design concept of
Edinborough. They have been hired by the developers to do civil engineering on
the site and to do the landscaping for the project area.
Member Paulus asked about the impact of the hotel's service entrance/service hours
and concerns that were noted by the Planning Commission and also in correspondence
from residents of Edinborough. Planner Larsen pointed out that the service
entrance is offset so that it will not be directly visible from the north. It
would be partially shared with the City's proposed tram-way line and would be
screened with a small berm and additional landscaping.
Mayor Richards then called for a presentation by the proponents. John Lyons
stated that he was the Senior Project Director for the proposed project. He
explained that Hawthorn Suites is an all suite hotel chain that has been in
operation approximately two years. It was recently purchased by the Fritzger
family who also owns the Hyatt Hotel organization. A commitment was made last
fall by the Fritzger family to proceed with substantial capital investment and
development of Hawthorn Suites on a national basis. The subject property was one
initially selected and in many respects represents a flagship for effort in that
regard.
Steve Goldman, representing Hawthorn Suites, explained that his role in the
project has included site selection, working with the operating company in doing
market research, and determining how the hotel will fit in with the type of
product they are looking to do. Hawthorn Suites as it compares with a typical
hotel really evolved out of a desire to provide something that gave an
accommodation that was more like home, with a residential feeling. Their research
indicated that there is a market for this type of hotel and that they could
capitalize on the guest who has an extended stay need - extended stay meaning five
or more days. Their goal was to provide a top quality hotel with guest rooms that
have separate living space and sleeping area within the units. They also wanted
to take advantage of the park and the residential setting that was already created
and to provide a compliment to the existing facilities.
Mr. Goldman presented graphics illustrating the proposed hotel suites with the
added living space. This would provide a working area and would be better suited
for families. Because it would be a rooms only hotel and would not be supporting
other facilities, it would allow more efficient operation. A market study
projected that the rack rates would range from $80/120 depending on the room type,
length of stay and the occupancy factor. These would be rates before any
discounts or long term stay. The study projected that an occupancy rate of 75%
would be achieved in the third year. The conclusion was that the project was
feasible from a market standpoint. In terms of the component of guests, the study
estimated that they would have 45% extended stay (five nights or greater) , 30% of
mid-range business travelers (between one and four nights) , 25% family and other
pleasure travelers.
Mr. Lyons then presented graphics showing hotel support areas, guest rooms,
meeting rooms and public spaces. He said they bring their Hyatt experience to the
development of this type of property; typically that is a hands-on development
role. They have been intimately involved on all the design issues on the proposed
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project. Each project is viewed as a custom design facility shaped to fit the
situation. In meetings with staff early on, it became very clear that there were
several fundamental concerns that would need to be addressed in the design of the
facility. The primary description was that the massing for the hotel needed to be
consistent with the rest of the Edinborough complex. Similarily, the exterior
materials needed to be compatible or identical. Lastly, that the flow areas in
and out of the hotel needed to work with the design that had been developed in the
earlier phases of the Edinborough project.
He explained that they have had some experience with the atriem concept - it does
create an activity area. The architects have been asked to focus the public space
facing the park to create a lobby area and a Hawthorn Room that would almost have
the feel of a sidewalk cafe overlooking the activity of the park. This would also
provide park users with a view of looking into a sidewalk cafe as opposed to a
building wall. Some of the other concerns were creating a link for the public
space to the park, a front entrance easily accessible 'to Minnesota Drive and to a
a reception and front desk location which would be supervised on a 24-hour basis.
Mr. Lyons pointed out that some of the other constraints given the architects
concerned the internal organization and function of the hotel. He explained the
need for the kitchen area to be next to the Hawthorn Room. An internal receiving
area and a trash area was needed that would be adjacent to a external service
delivery area. The proposed food service is designed as a complimentary service
and an amenity for the hotel guests and is not designed to be used by external
individuals. As a result the kitchen area is approximately 450 square feet. With
food service being minimal (breakast and hor d'oeuvres) the trash generated as
well as food delivered is significantly less than as seen in a full service hotel.
It is anticipated that trash pickup would be three days a week and that food
service deliveries would be three to four days a week during normal business .
hours.
Mike Jordan, Winsor/Faricy Architects, Inc. , presented the site plan and
elaborated on how the hotel would be consistent with the park uses and
requirements. He noted that the hotel location was limited to the existing
building pad intended for the office building and is an extention of the master
plan for Edinborough. The main entrance is off Minnesota Drive. The parking lot
would have 166 parking spaces of which only one-half would be required for hotel
use. The remainder would be available for park use including several handicapped
spaces. A dropoff area would be located adjacent to the west park entry. He
pointed out that the building bends at a 45 degree angle which allows an increased
setback from the north property line which is 60 feet further that the earlier
proposed office building. This would increase the open area between the hotel and
the condominiums and also increased the sunlight available to the park. The
building also relates back to the geometry of the park, the easterly office
building and the layout of the senior tower. Exterior surfaces will be the same
as the materials in the Edinborough complex.
Peter Jarvis, BRW, Inc. , stated that their charge from staff was: 1) to meet with
the Hawthorn team, review the concept and convey to them the overall master plan
criteria that was established from the beginning for the Edinborough project, and
2) to advise the City as they reviewed the evolution of the project as to those
elements which they felt were consistent with Edinborough and those that were not.
He said everyone of those issues have been addressed.
With respect to the site plan, Mr. Jarvis reiterated the comments in his letter
that they find the project totally consistent with Edinborough from both a site, •
landscaping and actual design standpoint. He spoke to two items of operational
significance relative to the park function. First, an intermediate or secondary
drop-off area has been incorporated for the southwest quadrant. Secondly, already
constructed was a combination walkway and, ultimately for the Southeast Edina
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Transit System, a tramway that would operate immediately south of Phase V of
• Edinborough. Some concern has been voiced over the last year about the proximity
of this facility and such time as there are relatively frequently operating
vehicles. As the hotel site plan began to take shape the opportunity was there to
combine the relatively infrequent hotel service function with the transit
function. This element is a slight modification but a positive one to the present
situation in the westerly part of the outdoor Edinborough park. Regarding the
landscaping plan, Mr. Jarvis said that it meets the spirit of the existing
Edinborough landscaping.
In conclusion, Mr. Jordan said that they have worked several evolutions so that
the proposed project would be consistent with the Edinborough project. He also
advised that they have conducted meetings with representatives of the senior
housing, the condominium association and members of the East Edina Housing
Foundation.
Mayor Richards then called for comment from the public. Susan Britzius, resident
of Edinborough, voiced her objections to the hotel proposal and her concerns about
hotel guests using the park, additional traffic, safety for walkers and that there
would be no benefit for the Edinborough residents.
Brian Hamann, resident of Edinborough, said he agreed with the comments just made
and also asked why the office building is not being built as originally planned.
He said he understood market research showed there was not a need but questioned
why 1.2 million square feet of office is proposed for the adjacent Centennial
Lakes project.
Mayor Richards noted receipt of letters of objection from Laura Davis, 7631
• Edinborough Way #5311 and James and Bernadine Prokop, 7631 Edinborough Way #5111.
Member Smith asked if someone could answer the office building market question.
Tom LaSalle, partner with the Edinborough group, said financing is one of the
difficulties. Of the 1.2 million square feet of office proposed for Centennial
Lakes not all is financed. Projects like Homart and Centennial Lakes have made it
more difficult to finance the office building that was proposed for the subject
site because of its location. The east Edinborough office building has better
visual access from the freeway as well as better access from York Avenue. He said
they had difficulty coming up with a product they could finance and thought the
hotel would be a use that would be compatible, would bring a service to Edina that
does not exist, and would be positive to both the condominiums and senior building
as it would not be a full service hotel with the usual problems associated
therewith.
Member Paulus asked what effect the hotel use would have on the park versus an
office use; also whether the park could handle the additional use.
Park Director Bob Kojetin responded that it has been contemplated all along that
whatever was built on the subject site would have park users. There would be a
difference as to time of usage - more evening users from the hotel than day users
as anticipated if it were office. He noted that the park is heavily used how and
the locker rooms may be inadequate at times.
Member Rice asked several questions: a) number of feet from Edinborough residents
to the service area, b) reference to the "existing building pad", c) physical
impact of the hotel, d) if amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit a hotel use
would it allow another type hotel to be built on the site if Hawthorn Suites was
not built, e) timetable for the project and when the HRA and City would collect
the fees, f) hotel versus office use from a public safety standpoint, g) signage,
and h) anticipated use of the park's facilities by hotel guests.
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Mr. Jarvis said that, as proposed, there would be a range of 122 to 160 feet from
the face of the hotel to the Edinborough condominiums. Regarding the building •
pad, he explained that this site had the major soil problems in the Edinborough
project. When BRW, Inc. did the original soil exploration it was concluded that
in order to design a building for the site it would require deep excavation. When
the entire site was mass graded this site was prepared for nothing more than a
simple bituminous parking lot with the exception of the building pad area which
precluded relocation of the building. The physical impact of the hotel would be
less because it would be further away and have less height.
Planner Larsen confirmed that if the Zoning Ordinance is amended to permit a hotel
use another hotel could be built on the site. Attorney Erickson advised that the
recommendation from staff for approval of rezoning was conditioned upon an
executed redevelopment agreement. The redevelopment contract would specify that
they build a certain building (size, shape, color, etc.) . The City would have
rights of reversion until that specific building gets built. He added that the
HRA still owns the property at this point and it would be sold on the condition
that they build a certain kind of hotel. Mayor Richards suggested that if the
proposal is approved that approval be subject to it being rezoned.
Mr. Lyons responded to the question as to timetable for the project. He said they
hoped to break ground in late June or early July and were anxious to get started
before winter sets in. Attorney Erickson said that the proposed amendment has a
closing date of September 30 and fees would not be paid to the HRA and City until
the closing occurs and the cash is available.
With regard to the issue of public safety for a hotel use versus office, Chief
Craig Swanson commented that they have not researched that issue but that,
generally speaking, a transitory population may be more difficult. He noted, •
however, that office is transitory as well as hotel residency.
Concerning signage, Planner Larsen said staff anticipates that the sign ordinance
would be amended to handle both the Centennial Lakes project and this type of use
within Edinborough.
Mr. Lyons responded to the question of use of the park's facilities by hotel
guests. He said they have a lot of hotel experience with health club services and
what they have found is that those facilities are important in the marketing
brochures, but how much they get used is another issue. If the hotel achieves 70%
occupancy that would be 100 rooms occupied on the average. He said that 20% of
that occupancy would be a high usage of the park facilities.
Member Smith commented that the hotel guest use of the park would be during the
prime time when Edinborough residents would be home and would like to use the
park. He asked what would be the expected weekend occupancy for the hotel.
Mr. Goldman said that experience with extended stay hotels has shown that people
come in on Monday and leave on Friday. Weekend occupancy is expected to be low
and will be more local as opposed to business people and transients.
Member Paulus asked if weekend occupancy would mean a party atmosphere, e.g. 10
people renting one unit and bringing sleeping bags, and said that could result in
misuse of the park. She asked how they would control that. Mr. Goldman cited an
the Embassy Suites as an example, noting that because of their higher costs that
they seek that type of weekend business. He said they will not actively seek that
type of weekend business and that park usage could be controlled through passes
for pool and track use. Number of guests will also be monitored through breakfast .
usage.
Member Rice then asked if there is a problem with parking capacity for
Edinborough. Manager Rosland responded that there is only a problem when there is
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an event scheduled in the park during the normal business day - then parking
• between the office and park usage becomes crowded. Member Rice asked if there
should be an easement to allow construction of a parking deck over the subject
property if there was need for additional parking in the future.
Mayor Richards asked if there would be cross easements on the parking lot that
would run to the City. Attorney Erickson said that none had been drafted and that
the discussion concerning public use of parking spaces has been concerning the
southern half of the parking lot. Mayor Richards asked why the southern one half
and what Hawthorn's response would be if there is no restriction whatsoever on the
parking. Mr. Lyons explained that they have asked to reserve 85 spaces closest to
the entrance for hotel use exclusively and that if there were no restriction it
would be a disadvantage to the hotel guests. Mayor Richards said it did not make
sense to him, if there were a park function and the hotel was at low occupancy, to
have restricted parking. Mr. Lyons said he understood the concern but that it was
their understanding in the original development process that parking spaces would
be designated for exclusive hotel use. They felt they were making a concession in
the interest of the City by allowing one-half of the parking spaces to be used by
park users.
Mayor Richards raised the issue of use of liquor in the facility. He asked if the
proponents understood the City's ordinance on liquor and that they cannot use or
sell liquor in the hotel. He asked what their intent was concerning liquor.
Mr. Lyons stated that they have been proceeding with not setting up a liquor sales
operation. Mayor Richards asked if they intended to offer a free drink with the
hor d'oeurves. Mr. Lyons said that he was not sure of the laws relative to giving
away wine or liquor and said they are prepared to abide by the existing laws. If
the current laws permit giving away of liquor they would like the option of doing
• that, but do not intend to ask for a variance from the existing laws.
Mayor Richards commented that he had two concerns: 1) that he did not favor the
approach of having parking for the hotel to the exclusion of the public and would
prefer having an easement across the entire parking lot to allow anyone to park,
and 2) that he wanted the serving of liquor issue resolved. He said he would not
be prepared to vote on the proposal without those two concerns being answered by
the proponents. He stated further that he felt the proposed hotel project is a
compatible use with the existing Edinborough development and that the type of
people who would frequent the facility would be consistent with what otherwise is
an excellent land use of southeast Edina.
Member Smith asked if this site could be zoned for no liquor. Attorney Erickson
said it would not be appropriate to put that restriction in the Zoning Ordinance.
The existing liquor ordinance does not allow selling by the glass and does not
allow giving away of the product as part of a marketing package. He opined that
if liquor were to be served as part of the complimentary hor d'oeurves it would be
contrary to the ordinance.
With regard to the the proposed transfer of land, Member Rice said he had done
some investigating on the value of the property and generally concurred with the
appraiser as to value. He said he was of the opinion that the proposed hotel was
a good land use and would support it. However, he felt the City should think
about protecting its position with an option to repurchase the property if for
some reason the hotel was not built. He said he would also support cross
easements on the parking lot to permit public parking. He asked if there are
cross easements over the existing parking in Edinborough. Manager Rosland said
that there is public parking throughout the project except the lower level of
• parking by the office building which is used exclusively by the office during the
daytime.
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In summary, Mayor Richards said there are four issues that need to be dealt with:
1) signage, 2) parking, 3) timetable for the project, when the fees would be paid •
and City's position if not built, and 4) liquor use. He recommended that this be
continued until May 1 for responses to these concerns.
Member Kelly reiterated her concern that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be
specifically addressed to this proposed hotel project.
Motion was made by Member Smith that the public hearing on amendment to Final
Development Plan, Edinborough and amendment to Zoning Ordinance be continued to
May 1, 1989 so that the proponents could respond to the issues raised by the
Council. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 6. BLOCK 4. PARKWOOD KNOLLS 11TH ADDITION (5812-14
VIEW LANE Planner Larsen presented the request for a lot division for property at
5812-14 View Lane, Lot 6, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls 11th Addition. The subject
property is an existing double bungalow that does not have the required separate
water services. The lot division is requested in order to facilitate the separate
sale of the two units. The proposal would be exempt from the moratorium on
subdivisions as the lot division would not create a new buildable lot and is not a
R-1 District zoning. The Community Development and Planning Commission considered
the request at its meeting of April 5, 1989 and recommended approval, subject to
the installation of individual water service.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: •
Lot 6, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls 11th Addition, according to the plat thereof
on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for
said County except that part which lies Easterly of a line drawn from a point
on the Southeasterly line of the above described Lot 6 distant 26.0 feet
Southwesterly of the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, to a point on the
Northeasterly line of said Lot 6 distant 25.0 feet Northwesterly of the
Southeast corner of said Lot 6; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows:
Northwesterly Parcel:
That part of Lot 6, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls 11th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota lying
northwesterly of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the northeasterly line of said Lot 6 distant
93.81 feet northwesterly of the southeast corner of said Lot 6; thence
Southwesterly to a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 6
distant 93.86 feet northwesterly of the southerly corner of said
Lot 6 and there terminating.
Southeasterly Parcel:
That part of Lot 6, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls 11th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota lying
southeasterly of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the northeasterly line of said Lot 6 distant
93.81 feet northwesterly of the southeast corner of said Lot 6; thence
southwesterly to a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 6 distant
93.86 feet northwesterly of the southerly corner of said Lot 6 and
there terminating.
Except that part which lies Easterly of a line drawn from a point on the •
southeasterly line of the above described Lot 6 distant 26.0 feet
southwesterly of the southeast corner of said Lot 6, to a point on
the Northeasterly line of said Lot 6 distant 25.0 feet Northwesterly
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of the Southeast corner of said Lot 6.
• WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and it
has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said
Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the
Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance
Nos. 801 and 825;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina
that the conveyance and ownership of the second above described Parcels as
separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of
Ordinance No. 825 and Ordinance No. 801 are hereby waived to allow said division
and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land, but only to the extent
permitted under Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 and subject to the
limitations set out in Ordinance No. 825, and said Ordinances are not waived for
any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject,
however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels
unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or
with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those
ordinances.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Paulus.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
(Member Kelly was temporarily absent on call of vote. )
*WELL ABANDONMENT - CENTENNIAL LAKES APPROVED Motion was made by Commission
Paulus and was seconded by Commissioner Smith for award of bid for well
abandonment for the Centennial Lakes project to recommended low bidder,
• E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. , at $12,450.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
(Mayor Richards declared the HRA Meeting adjourned.)
ExecutilvedDirector
City Clerk
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