HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-047 Denying Comp Plan Amend, Rezoning & PUD 7250 LLC i
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-47
RESOLUTION DENYING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
REGARDING DENSITY IN THE OR, OFFICE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND PRELIMINARY
REZONING FROM POD, PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT TO PUD-15, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT— 15, INCLUDING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 7250 LLC
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 France Equities LLC is requesting a redevelopment of the 1.68 acre parcel at 7250 France Avenue. As
proposed, the development would include the following:
A 6-7-story, 76-89 foot tall, 135 unit apartment with 320 underground parking spaces. Units
would range from I to 3 bedroom units.
Twenty percent (20%) of the unit area would be for affordable housing, which exceeds the
City's Affordable Housing Policy.
Retail & Office space totaling 19,000 square feet. Thirty-five (35) surface parking spaces for the
retail use.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 44 Block 1, Oscar Roberts ISL Addition.
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
ordinance are requested:
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to increase density in the OR, Office Residential District from
30 units per acre to 80 units per acre.
A Rezoning from Pod, Planned Office District to PUD-15, Planned Unit Development
1.04 On April 25, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment& Rezoning. Vote: 8 Ayes and I Nay.
1.05 On May 15, 2018, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request. The Council
tabled the decision on the proposal to June 5, 2018.
Section 2. DENIAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Edina, denies the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Preliminary Rezoning from POD-1, Planned Office District to PUD-15,
Planned Unit Development District, and Preliminary Development Plan for the 7250 France Avenue subject to
the following findings:
CITY OF EDINA
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1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment is not appropriate at this time as the City is
currently considering the density in the transition area west of France as part of the 2018
Comprehensive Plan update.
2. The proposed rezoning is not consistent with the 2008 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed development does not provide an adequate transition to the west.
4. The density proposed is too high for this area.
5. This area will be studied closer as part of the 2018 Compre ensive Plan Update.
ATTEST: ijo.
Debra A. Mange , City erk 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 June 5,
2018, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2018.
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk