HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-033 Rezoning 6550 Xerxes & 3250 66th Street NA
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-33
APPROVING PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM POD-1&2, PLANNED OFFICE
DISTRICT TO PUD,PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTAND PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
6550 XERXES AVNUE AND 3250 66TH STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED b the Ci Council of the Ci of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
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Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 DLC Residential,LLC is proposing to redevelop the 5.6 acre office building sites at 6550
Xerxes and 3250 66th Street West.The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing
buildings and redevelop the site with the following two phase development:
Phase 1 (3250 66th Street West):
➢ A 6-7 story,227-unit apartment building,with two levels of underground parking, a
club room,fitness area,and a green roof with an amenity terrace,including a pool.
Phase 2(6650 Xerxes Avenue):
➢ A 5-6 story,145-unit apartment building. Five and four floors of housing above the
parking and amenities area.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
See Attached Exhibit A.
1.03 To accommodate the request,the following land use applications are requested:
1. Preliminary Rezoning from POD-1&2,Planned Office District to PUD,Planned Unit
Development;and
2. Preliminary Development Plan.
1.04 On November 12,2015,the Planning Commission considered the request. A motion to
approve the Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan failed.Vote:4 Ayes
and 5 Nays.
1.05 As a result of Planning Commission concerns in regard to the traffic study,Kimley Horn
revised their traffic study to update/increase the anticipated growth numbers in the
surrounding area.The revised study still concludes that there are no improvements that need
• to be made to the existing roadway system.
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• Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. The proposal would meet the purpose and intent of the PUD,as most of the above criteria
would be met.The site is guided in the Comprehensive Plan as"Community Activity
Center-CAC," which encourages a mixing of uses,including retail and multi-family
residential.The proposed uses are therefore consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as
amended.
2. The proposed land uses,multi-family residential and commercial are consistent with
existing and proposed land uses in this area.
3. The proposed development is within the height and density guidelines of the
Comprehensive Plan.
4. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the Southdale area and the CAC as the most intense
district in terms of uses,height and coverage.The City allows a floor area ratio of up to 1.5
in other parts of the City,such as 50th France;therefore,the floor area ratio of the proposed
use,which is predominantly residential,seems appropriate for the area.
5. The traffic and parking study done by Kimley Horn concludes that the existing roadways
• can support the proposed project,and there would be adequate parking provided.
6. The project would create a pedestrian friendly development with extensive pedestrian
paths planned for the site.Sidewalks would provide pedestrian connections for residents to
the north through the development to connect to the Southdale area.
7. The site is a gateway into Edina,and the building has taken the curved shape of the site
that it sits on. Podium Height would be used on 66th Street.
8. The public realm provided for in the development would be within and around the
sidewalk areas. The proposed plans invite people through the project from the north to
provide a pedestrian access to Southdale and the Metro Transit station. Boulevard style
sidewalks are provided to comfortably move residents around the building and through
the project to create a comfortable pedestrian experience.A large green space,adjacent to
the boulevard style sidewalk is proposed to fill in the right-turn lane, another signature of
this gateway area.
9. The development would include affordable housing.
10. The applicant is also proposing some sustainability principles within their project narrative,
including:Green roofs,15% increase in energy efficiency;participation in the Xcel Energy
EDA program;and green construction practices.
• 11. The PUD would ensure that the building proposed would be the only building built on the
site,unless an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council.
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• 12. The proposal addresses many of the working principles of the Greater Southdale Area
Working Group as mentioned in the above findings.
13. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
a. Building Placement and Design. Where appropriate,building facades should form a
consistent street wall that helps to define the street and enhance the pedestrian
environment.
b. Movement Patterns.
■ Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent
neighborhoods along secondary streets or walkways.
■ A Pedestrian-Friendly Environment.
C. Encourage infill/redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of city
infrastructure and that complement area,neighborhood,and/or corridor context and
character.
d. Support and enhance commercial areas that serve the neighborhoods,the city,and
the larger region.
e. Increase mixed use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to
minimize traffic congestion,support transit, and diversify the tax base.
f. Increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connections between
neighborhoods, and with other communities,to improve transportation
infrastructure and reduce dependence on the car.
g. Incorporate principles of sustainability and energy conservation into all aspects of
design,construction,renovation and long-term operation of new and existing
development.
h. Buildings should be placed in appropriate proximity to streets to create pedestrian
scale. Buildings "step down' at boundaries with lower-density districts and upper
stories"step back" from street.
i. Provision of affordable housing.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approves
the Preliminary Rezoning to PUD,Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Development Plan
subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Development Plans must be generally consistent with the Preliminary
Development Plans dated January 22 and February 5,2016.
2. Final plans must show all mechanical equipment and the means to screen it. No ground
level mechanical equipment shall be located in front of the building on a public street.
3. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter
36 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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• 4. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36
of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. This sidewalk proposed along Xerxes must be extended to the east property boundary.
The north-south sidewalk on the west side of the private drive must also be extended to
York Avenue.
6. Submittal of a complete sign plan for the site as part of the Final Development Plan
application. Signage should include monument sign locations and size,way finding
signage,and wall signage.
7. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo
dated February12,2016.
8. As part of a Developer's Agreement,the property owner would be required to participate
in appropriate cost sharing improvements to the 66th and York intersection which may
include elimination of the right turn lane,providing green space and improving
pedestrian crossings.
9. Five percent(5%) of the housing units shall be designated for affordable housing. Specific
detail would be determined at the time of final approval. Prior to final rezoning approval,
explore increasing the affordable housing units to 10% with the Edina Housing
• Foundation.
10. Sustainable design principles must be used per the applicant narrative. The building shall
meet the current state energy code guidelines. A plan of how standards are intended to be
met must be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. Final Rezoning is subject to a Zoning Ordinance Amendment creating the PUD,Planned
Unit Development for this site.
12. The temporary cell pole must be removed as soon as possible. No final occupancy permit
will be granted for the apartment building until the pole is removed.
13. A 30-foot roadway easement shall be dedicated at the time of Final Development Plan for
Phase 2,for a future extension of 65th Street.
14. No construction parking on York Avenue and the neighborhood to the north.
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Adopted by the city council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,on March 15,2016.
ATTEST:
Debra A. Mangen,tity Cl James B. Hovlan(1,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of March 2016,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of ,2016.
City Clerk
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