HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-61 Approve Preliminary Rezoning Pentagon South
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61
APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHANGED THE USE AND
APPROVED OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLANS INCLUDING REVISED FINAL SITE
PLAN APPROVAL IN THE PUD-17 ZONING DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 The applicant is proposing an ordinance amendment to revise the previously approved plans
for the Pentagon Park South (PUD-17) known as Pentagon Village, which was approved in
2019.
1.02 The applicants, Jay Scott, Solomon Real Estate and Rise Development, are proposing to
develop the vacant lot in the southeast corner of the development, with a 6-story, 200-unit
apartment. Ten percent (10%) of the units would be for affordable housing.
1.03 The overall development site in PUD-17 is 12.5 acres. The uses approved for the PUD include
retail space, a 235-room hotel, a 153-room hotel, and a parking ramp in phase one; phase two
included two 5-story office buildings, a parking ramp (expansion) and 19,000 square feet of
office/retail.
1.04 The approved plans for the specific site we are looking at called for the development of the 5-
story 153 room hotel. The proposal is to amend the Overall Development Plan to replace the
hotel with a 200-unit apartment.
1.05 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 3, Block 1, Pentagon Village Hennepin County Minn.
1.06 To accommodate the request, the following is required:
A Zoning Ordinance Amendment to change the use and approved development plans,
including revised final site plan approval for this site within the existing PUD-17 District.
1.07 On May 26, 2021 after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and
the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which time all persons
desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon.
Motions to approve and deny the request failed on split votes. Vote: 4 Ayes and 4 Nays.
1.08 On July 21, 2021 the City Council approved the request.
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Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. The proposed land uses, and density are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The project is consistent with the following goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan:
• Encourage the development and maintenance of a range of housing options affordable to
residents at all income levels and life stages.
• Seek opportunities to increase the supply of affordable housing, as well as to preserve the
affordability of existing affordable housing.
• Facilitate the development of new housing that accommodates the needs of a people of
diverse needs and from diverse backgrounds.
• A pedestrian-friendly environment.
• Support continued livability and high quality of life for all city residents by balancing goals and
priorities for development, especially as the community responds to changes over time.
• Support the development of mixed-use districts that provide a variety of living opportunities
within a walkable and livable area.
• Encourage infill and redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of city infrastructure,
complement community context and character, and respond to needs at all stages of life.
• Primary uses in the OR, Office Residential category, which this site is located within are
offices, attached or multifamily housing. Secondary uses: Limited retail and service uses (not
including “big box" retail), limited industrial (fully enclosed), institutional uses, parks and
open space.
3. The proposed use is allowed as a permitted principal use in the existing PUD-17 Zoning
District. Residential uses are encouraged to activate the public spaces beyond the hours of 9 am
to 5 pm. Residential housing would support the retail uses within the development and area.
4. The site plan is generally consistent with the approved site plan for the site.
5. The proposal includes the provision of 20 units within the development to be dedicated for
affordable housing. The proposed project would help the City meet its affordable housing goals
established with the Metropolitan Council of 1,804 new affordable housing units by the year
2030.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to change the use and approved development plans, including
revised final site plan approval for this site within the existing PUD-17 District.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Development Plans must be consistent with the Preliminary Development Plans date
stamped June 16, 2021, and the new plans submitted to the City Council at the public hearing.
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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.
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. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the director of engineering’s memo and
transportation planner dated July 9, 2021.
8. Compliance with the Wenck Consulting Traffic & Parking Study recommendations.
9. Subject to City Council approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment revising the PUD,
Planned Unit Development for this site.
10. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the fire marshal and building official’s memo
dated July 2, 2021.
11. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
12. Ten percent (10%) of the units must be provided for affordable housing for families or
individuals earning 60% area median income (AMI) for the Twin Cities.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on August 17, 2021.
ATTEST:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk 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 August 17, 2021, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ____ day of __________________, 2021.
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk