HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-117 Prelim Rezoning 7200 & 7250 France AvenueRESOLUTION NO. 2018-1 17
APPROVING PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM POD, PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT
TO PUD-I5, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT— 15, INCLUDING PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 7200 & 7250 FRANCE AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 France Equities LLC is requesting a redevelopment of 7200 and 7250 France Avenue. The
property is 5.2 acres in size and legally described as follows:
Lot 44, Block I, Oscar Roberts 15L Addition, Hennepin County. The North 325 Feet of the
East 520 Feet of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 Except Road. (7200 & 7250 France
Avenue)
1.02 The proposal is to build two 6-story 67.5 foot tall buildings with 299 units of housing and
30,000 square feet of retail/restaurants. Units would range from 1-3 bedroom units.
Additionally there would be 10 owner occupied townhomes. There would be 590 parking
spaces for the uses.
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following is required:
i> A Rezoning from Pod, Planned Office District to PUD- 15, Planned Unit Development
1.04 On October 24, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the Preliminary Rezoning & Development Plan. Vote: 5 Ayes and 2 Nays.
1.05 On November 7, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request. The item
was postponed for consideration to December 4, 2018. The applicant was asked to consider
revising the plans to include recommendations of the City Council including the reduction of
the height of the building.
1.06 The applicant revised the plans by taking the seventh story out and stepping back the sixth
story.
Section 2. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Preliminary Rezoning from POD -I, Planned Office District to PUD-15, Planned Unit
Development District, and Preliminary Development Plan for 7200 and 7250 France Avenue.
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Approval is based on the following findings:
I. The proposed land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed buildings would be a high quality brick, stone and glass, designed to mix and
blend with existing buildings in the area.
3. 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.
4. Addresses the Development Principles established in the Greater Southdale Area Planning
Framework Vision. The following principles are included:
Division of the property into smaller blocks to include pedestrian and vehicle access
and connection north/south and east/west;
Improved pedestrian connections to move people through and around the site. This
includes an improved sidewalk along all four lot lines;
Provides additional public space along France and Gallagher;
High quality design;
Improved pedestrian and bike experience at street level;
Public art; and
Twenty percent (20%) of the project would dedicated for affordable housing within the
project.
5. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
a. Movement Patterns.
• Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent neighborhoods
along secondary streets or walkways.
• Provide pedestrian amenities, such as wide sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian -scale
lighting, and street furnishings (benches, trash receptacles, etc.)
• A Pedestrian -Friendly Environment. Improving the auto -oriented design pattern
discussed above under "Issues" will call for guidelines that change the relationship
between parking, pedestrian movement and building placement.
b. Encourage infill/redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of City infrastructure
and that complement area, neighborhood, and/or corridor context and character.
c. Support and enhance commercial areas that serve the neighborhoods, the City, and
the larger region.
d. Increase mixed -use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to
minimize traffic congestion, support transit, and diversify the tax base.
e. Increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connections between
neighborhoods, and with other communities, to improve transportation infrastructure
and reduce dependence on the car.
f. Buildings should be placed in appropriate proximity to streets creating pedestrian
scale.
g. Building Placement and Design. Where appropriate, building facades should form a
consistent street wall that helps to define the street and enhance the pedestrian
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environment. On existing auto -oriented development sites, encourage placement of
liner buildings close to the street to encourage pedestrian movement.
i. Locate prominent buildings to visually define corners and screen parking lots.
ii. Locate building entries and storefronts to face the primary street, in addition to any
entries oriented towards parking areas.
iii. Encourage storefront design of mixed -use buildings at ground floor level, with
windows and doors along at least 50% of the front facade.
iv. Encourage or require placement of surface parking to the rear or side of buildings,
rather than between buildings and the street.
6. The height increase is justified. The City Code requirement for setbacks of buildings over
four -stories in height from property zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District would be
met for this project.
7. The existing roadways and parking would support the project. WSB conducted a traffic
and parking impact study, and concluded that the proposed development could be
supported by the existing roads and proposed parking.
8. The proposal meets the City's criteria for PUD zoning. The PUD zoning would:
a. Create a more pedestrian -friendly development with the construction of improved
sidewalks and connections to the Promenade. The project would bring vibrancy to the
area.
b. The building would be of high quality architectural metal, stone, and glass.
c. Ensure that the buildings proposed would be the only buildings built on the site, unless
an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council.
d. Project would significantly add to the City's affordable housing stock by providing 20%
for affordable housing.
e. Provide for a more creative site design, consistent with goals and policies in the
Comprehensive Plan.
f. Enhance green space and landscaping and utilize sustainable concepts.
9. The proposed uses would be a significant upgrade to the current buildings on the site. The
existing parking ramp is in a very poor state of repair.
Approval is subject to the following Conditions:
I. The Final Development Plans must be generally consistent with the Preliminary Development
Plans dated December 4, 2018, as presented to the City Council. Final Plans must be
consistent with Architecture Field Office recommendations dated October 17, 2018
regarding building setbacks over 60 feet. The building above 60 feet in height must be
stepped in 10 feet.
2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of
the Zoning Ordinance. A performance bond, letter -of -credit, or cash deposit must be
submitted for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing the required
landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures at the time of any building permit.
3. Provision of code compliant bike racks for each use near the building entrances.
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4. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum requirements per Section 36-1260 of the City
Code.
5. Roof -top mechanical equipment shall be screened per Section 36-1459 of the City Code.
6. 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.
7. A Developer's Agreement/Site Improvement Plan Agreement is required at the time of Final
Approval.
8. County approval of the right -in, right out on France Avenue.
9. Of the proposed housing units, 20% of the area must be dedicated for affordable housing and
meet the conditions of the City's affordable housing policy.
10. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated
October 19, 2018.
I I . Compliance with the Wenck Associates Traffic & Parking Study recommendations.
12. Subject to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment creating the PUD-15, Planned Unit
Development for this site.
13. Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding density.
14. Dedication of public access easements along the west and north lot line subject to review
and approval of the city engineer. The easement shall provide pedestrian and vehicular access
to the property to the north, 7200 France Avenue.
15. Final Plans must be consistent with Architecture Field Office recommendations dated
October 17, 2018 regarding building setbacks over 60 feet. The building above 60 feet in
height must be stepped in 10 feet.
16. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the City's sustainability division memo dated
October 23, 2018.
1 7. The temporary cell pole must be removed upon the relocation of the cellular antennas being
relocated to the roof of the new buildings.
18. Prepare plans for a re -imagined 72"d Street to be considered as part of the final approval.
19. The woonerf shall be designed to prevent cut -through traffic.
20. Work with Hennepin County to have the right turn lane requirement into the site off France
eliminated.
21. Add more brick to the face of the building along France Avenue.
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Sharon All.son, City Clerk " James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF EDINA
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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 December 4, 2018, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2018.
Sharon Allison, City Clerk