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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-069 Final Rezoning & Final Development Plan Lennar Development York & Xerxes RESOLUTION NO. 2014-69 APPROVING FINAL REZONING FROM PCD-3, PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND R-1, SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO PUD,PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTAND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 6725 YORK AVENUE AND 6712,6708,6704,6700 AND 6628 XERXES AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. BACKGROUND. 1.01 Lennar Corporation is proposing to tear down the existing retail building at 6725 York Avenue, and single family homes at 6712,6708, 6704,6700 and 6628 Xerxes Avenue, and build a six-story,240 unit apartment building with 11,500 square feet of retail on the first level. 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. Final Rezoning from PCD-3,Planned Commercial District and R-1,Single Dwelling Unit District to PUD,Planned Unit Development;and 2. Final Development Plan. 1.04 On April 9,2014,the Planning Commission recommended denial of the Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan.Vote: 5 Ayes and 1 Nays. Denial was based on the layout of the project. 1.05 On April 30,2014, Lennar submitted revised plans to address some of the project layout concerns raised by the Planning Commission. 1.06 On May 6,2014,the City Council approved the Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan.Vote:4 Ayes and 1 Nay. 1.04 On May 28,2014, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Rezoning and Final Development Plan.Vote:5 Ayes and 0 Nays. Section 2. FINDINGS 2.01 Approval is subject to the following findings: 1. The project is consistent with the approved Preliminary Development Plans. CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424 www.EdinaMN.gov.952-927-8861 •Fax 952-826-0389 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-69 Page 2 2. 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 multifamily residential.The proposed uses are therefore consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The project would create a pedestrian friendly development with extensive pedestrian paths planned for the site. Sidewalks would provide pedestrian connections for residents in the City of Richfield to Southdale. 4. Podium Height would be used on both York and Xerxes. 5. Sustainable design principles would be utilized.The proposed buildings would be a high quality brick,stone,precast concrete,metal and glass building. "Edina" limestone is proposed at the street level. 6. 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. 7. The proposed uses would fit in to the neighborhood. As mentioned,this site is guided in the CAC,Community Activity Center which encourages mixing land uses,including retail and multiple family residential,on one site. 8. The existing roadways would support the project.WSB conducted a traffic impact study,and concluded that the proposed development could be supported by the existing roads subject to conditions. 9. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-69 Page 3 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. Section 3. APPROVAL NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approves the Final Rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development and Final Development Plan subject to the following conditions: 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 May 12,2014. • Grading plan date stamped May 12,2014. • Utility plan date stamped May 12,2014. • Landscaping plan date stamped May 12,2014&Tune 17,2014. • Building elevations date stamped May 12,2014 • Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council meeting. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit,a final landscape plan must be submitted, subject to staff approval. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Section 36-1436 through 36-1462 of the City Code. The applicant must work with staff to develop a landscape plan for boulevard areas and if any existing trees are lost,they be replaced. Additionally,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. 3. Any plantings in the right-of-way of York Avenue must meet the requirements of Hennepin County. 4. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies. 5. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum requirements per Section 36-1260 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. Sustainable design principles must be used per the applicant narrative.Attempts must be made meet an energy savings goal of 10% over state energy code guidelines. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-69 Page 4 8. All signage for the site must meet the underlying PCD-3 Zoning District regulations.No signage shall be allowed on the Xerxes side of the project. 9. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated April 2,2014;including that all public utility easements shall be dedicated to the City. 10. At the time of building permit application,compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the chief building official's memo dated March 27,2014. 11. Continue to work with Hennepin County to secure a left turn in lane from south bound York Avenue. 12. Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding consideration of R-1 property within a PUD,prior to final rezoning. 13. Final Rezoning is subject to a Zoning Ordinance Amendment creating the PUD,Planned Unit Development for this site. 14. Metropolitan Council approval of the City Council approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding land use,height and density. 15. No construction traffic or parking shall be allowed on Xerxes Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-69 Page 5 Adopted by the city council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,on e 7,2014. ATTEST: Debra A. Mangen,Ci Clei& James B.novland,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 17,2014,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. 1 da , WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this q y of IJ City Clerk DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SURVEYED (Per Certificate of Title No. 1159936) All that part of vacated West 67th Street dedicated in the plat of"York Terrace" lying West of a line drawn from the Southeast corner of Tract Q, Registered Land Survey No.432 to the Northeast corner of Tract P of said Registered Land Survey and lying East of a line drawn from the Southwest corner of said Tract Q to the Northwest corner of Tract P;and All that part of vacated York Avenue South,dedicated in the plat of"York Terrace", and all that part of Tract P, Registered Land Survey No.432,and all that part of Tract F, Registered Land Survey No. 629, lying North of the following described line: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 2, "York Terrace",thence running Westerly parallel with the South line of vacated West 68th Street dedicated in the plat of"York Terrace", and its Westerly extensions to a point in the Westerly line of said Tract F, and there terminating,and all that part of said Tract F, all that part of Tract Q, Registered Land Survey No. 432, and all that part of vacated York Avenue South dedicated in the plat of"York Terrace", lying South of the following described line: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Tract Q,said point being 1.81 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Tract_Q as measured along the East line thereof,thence running Westerly parallel with said South line of vacated West 68th Street and its Westerly extension to a point in the Westerly line of said Tract F, and there terminating. AND Lot 1, Block 2, "York Terrace" (Certificate of Title No. 193410) AND Lot 2, Block 2, "York Terrace" (Certificate of Title No. 1328257) AND _ Lot 3, Block 2, "York Terrace" (Certificate of Title No. 1100460) AND Lot 4, Block 2, "York Terrace" �,,� � (Certificate of Title No. 1145680) AND V",�����4 Lot 5, Block 1, "York Terrace" .'i� (Certificate of Title No. 1380227) � And part of vacated West 67h Street per City Resolution Doc. No.4734665 Property is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.