HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-73 Prreliminary Development Plan and Rezoning at 4600 & 4620 W. 77th St
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73
APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY
REZONING FROM MDD-6, MIXED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT-6 TO PUD-23,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 23, AT 4600 & 4620 77TH STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 The applicant is proposing to tear down one of the existing two office buildings on the site
and construct a 5-7 story, 276-unit apartment.
1.02 This site was rezoned to Mixed Development District – 6 (MDD-6) in 2008 as part of
rezoning of all of Pentagon Park; however, no development ever took place. The MDD zoning
designation was used before the City established PUD Zoning in 2011. There was to be a
mixture of office and residential uses. The subject property was specifically contemplated for
multi-family residential housing.
1.03 The property is legally described as follows:
Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 1218, Hennepin County Minn.
1.04 To accommodate the request, the following is required:
1. A Rezoning from MDD-6, Mixed Development District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development, and
2. Preliminary Development Plan.
1.05 On July 27, 2022, 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.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the requests.
1.06 On August 16, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing.
1.07 On September 7, 2022, the City Council approved the request.
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 and the
existing Zoning on the site.
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2. The proposal meets the City’s criteria for PUD zoning. The site is guided in the
Comprehensive Plan for “Office Residential,” which allows for residential, and limited retail
uses. The project would provide 28 units of affordable housing, meet the City’s sustainability
policy, and provide significant upgrades to pedestrian, vehicular and bike connections to Fred
Richards Park and the Regional Trail. Primary parking would be located under and within the
building, which is pulled up closer to the street, and separated from the street by green space
to promote a more walkable environment. Sidewalks are provided all around the building
including a significant connection to the regional bike trail. Since this project would be the
second phase of the apartment project to the west an extension of the PUD-23 District is
appropriate. The proposed buildings would be a high-quality brick, with metal siding.
3. The PUD would ensure that the development proposed would be the only building that
would be allowed on the site unless an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council
and ensures the buy-in funds to provide affordable housing elsewhere in the City of Edina.
4. The existing roadways and parking would support the project. Stantec Consulting conducted a
traffic and parking impact study and concluded that the proposed development could be
supported by the existing roads and proposed parking.
5. The proposed height of seven stories is reasonable for this site. The nearest single-family
home to this site is 780 feet to the north. Section 36-618 (6) of the City Code requires that
buildings that are 7 stories tall, be setback 4 times the height of the building from the 7-story
portion of the building to the nearest single-family lot line. The building would be 77 feet tall,
therefore, a 308-foot setback is required.
6. The proposed uses would be an upgrade to the current development on the site.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Preliminary Rezoning from MDD-6 to PUD-23, Planned Unit Development District and
Preliminary Development Plan for 4600 & 4620 77th Street West.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Development Plans must be generally consistent with the Preliminary Development
Plans dated June 27, 2022.
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.
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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. Dedication of public access easements must be established over the north-south woonerf and
new vehicular connection to Fred Richards Park and the east-west sidewalk along 77th Street.
Maintenance of the north-south connections shall be the property owner’s responsibility. The
City will maintain the sidewalk along 77th Street. The Maintenance of sidewalks internal to the
site to be responsibility of property owner.
9. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the engineering memo dated July 11, 2022,
including meeting the City’s sustainability policy, subject to review and approval of the City’s
sustainability manager.
10. Compliance with the Wenck Consulting Traffic & Parking Study recommendations.
11. Subject to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment expanding the PUD-23, Planned Unit
Development for this site.
12. Submittal of a construction management plan subject to review and approval of city staff prior
to issuance of a building permit.
13. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
14. The road access to the Fred Richards Park be designed to a maximum of 20 mph.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on September 7, 2022.
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 September 7, 2022, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ____ day of __________________, 2022.
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk