HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-021 Site Plan w/variance Water Treatment Plant 5 +
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE AT 10 SOUTHDALE CENTER TO BUILD A WATER TREATMENT
PLANT FOR THE CITY OF EDINA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 The City of Edina is proposing to construct a 10,000 square foot water treatment plant north
of the water tower at Southdale Center to improve the City's water quality. The site is
currently a paved overflow parking for the mall. The City holds an easement on the site for
the use. This plant, known as Water Treatment Plant 5 (WTP 5) will filter and treat water to
reduce iron and manganese to improve water taste and clarity, and reduce staining and
sediment. A city owned utility building is a permitted use in all zoning districts.
1.02 In October 2017, the City Council selected this site for the location of WTP 5.
1.03 The legal description of the subject property is:
Tract A RLS 1849, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
1.04 The applicant is requesting a site plan review with a front yard setback variance from 35 to 19
feet.
1.05 With the exception of the requested Variances, the proposed plans meet all minimum Zoning
Ordinance Requirements.
1.06 On February 14, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Site
Plan and Variances subject to findings and conditions. Vote: 8 Ayes and 0 Nays.
1.07 On February 21, 2018 the City Council held a public hearing and reviewed the application.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 The proposal would meet the required standards and ordinances for a Site Plan with the
exception of the setback variance.
2.02 The findings for a variance are met.
CITY OF EDINA
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2.03 The Southdale site is unique in the PCD-3 zoning district. It is the only regional shopping mall
in Edina. There are no other 80 acre sites held in common ownership and zoned the same
within the City.
2.04 The practical difficulty is caused by the location of the ring road, which would not allow the
structure to be located on the property without reconfiguring the ring road, and eliminating
parking spaces for Southdale to the east.
2.05 The water treatment facility is a public utility need that will improve the water quality in the
City of Edina.
2.06 Boulevard trees, a patio and an educational viewing window would be added to enhance that
pedestrian experience along France Avenue.
Section 3. DECISION
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina:
1. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below:
• Site plan date stamped January 19, 2018.
• Grading plan date stamped January 19, 2018.
• Landscaping plan date stamped January 19, 2018.
2. Prior the issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan must be submitted, subject to
staff approval. Landscape plan must meet all minimum Zoning Ordinance requirements. The
trees on the east side of the site shall be preserved if possible during construction.
3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies.
4. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require
revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements.
5. Compliance with the conditions required by the city engineer in his memo dated February 8,
2018.
6. Building plans are subject to review and approval of the fire marshal at the time of building
permit.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on February 21, 2018.
ATTEST:
Debra A. Mang C' y CI rk James B. Hovland, 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 February 21, 2018, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2018
City Clerk