HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-50 Approve Preliminary Site Plan for 7200 France AveRESOLUTION NO. 2024-50
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN FOR 7200 FRANCE AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Orion Investment is requesting a Preliminary Site Plan review to incorporate the Final
Site Plan for Phase 2 into the development at 7200/7250 France Avenue. Phase 2
would include a 153 unit, six-story apartment with underground parking. The Overall
Development Plan for this PUD-16 Zoning District contemplated a six-story I 50-unit
apartment or hotel with or without 10,000 square feet of retail space. The retail space
has been eliminated from the proposal to reduce traffic generated from the site.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 44, Block I, Oscar Roberts 1st Addition, Hennepin County. The North 325 Feet of
the East 520 Feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Except Road.
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following is requested:
Preliminary Site Plan Review and an Ordinance Amendment to revise the PUD-16,
Planned Unit Development to incorporate a Final Site Plan for Phase 2 The Ordinance
Amendment includes a reduction in first floor ceiling height from 16 feet to 14 feet.
SITE HISTORY
1.04 Following a public hearing at the Planning Commission and a public hearing at the City
Council, an Overall Development Plan and Ordinance Amendment establishing a PUD-
16 District of the property was approved by the City Council on April 2", 2019.
1.05 No development occurred under the approved PUD-16 Overall Development Plan.
1.06 In April of 2022 the Planning Commission and City Council considered a sketch plan
proposal for a new development of the property.
1.07 On September 14, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to PUD-I6 to include a revised Overall
Development Plan and Site Plan review with the added condition that the bike and pedestrian
connections be separated from the north/south street/connector.
1.08 On September 20th, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the Zoning
Ordinance Amendment to PUD-16 to include a revised Overall Development Plan and
Preliminary Site Plan review for Phase
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1.09 On October 18, 2022, the City Council granted preliminary approval of the requests.
1.10 On February 7, 2023, the City Council granted final approval of the Zoning Ordinance
Amendment, Revised Overall Development Plan, Final Site Plan for Phase I and SIPA for-
Phase I.
1.11 In March and April of 2023 the Planning Commission and City Council considered a sketch
plan proposal to consider a hotel at 7200 France, Phase 2 of PUD-16.
1.12 On July 24, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
unanimous approval of Preliminary Site Plan for Phase I and an Ordinance amendment to
PUD-I6 to incorporate the Phase 2 Site Plan and reduce the first-floor ceiling height from 16
feet to 14 feet.
1.13 On August 7, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing.
Section 2. FINDINGS
Approval is based on the following findings:
I. The proposed land uses and density are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Site Plan is consistent with the approved Overall Development Plan for PUD- I 6.
3. The PUD Zoning ensures 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.
4. The overall development plan addresses the Greater Southdale District Design
Experience Guidelines as follows: The division of the property into smaller blocks and the
provision of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle access and connections through the site both
east-west and north-south; increasing the public realm on the site; eliminating most of the
surface parking stalls, with none being visible from France Avenue in the Phase 2 build out.
5. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
Primary uses are offices, attached or multifamily housing. Secondary uses: Limited
retail and service uses (not including "big box" retail).
Encourage structured parking and open space linkages where feasible; emphasize
the enhancement of the pedestrian environment.
Locate and orient vehicle parking, vehicular access, service areas and utilities to
minimize their visual impact on the property and on adjacent/surrounding
properties, without compromising the safety and attractiveness of adjacent streets,
parks, and open spaces.
Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent neighborhoods
along secondary streets or walkways.
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Limit driveway access from primary streets while encouraging access from
secondary streets.
fr Provision of the north-south public vehicle, bike and pedestrian connection through
the site.
fr Encourage the development of parking lots or structures so they can be shared by
more than one building on the site or by buildings on neighboring sites, and which
can transition over time to other uses if parking needs change.
fr Increase mixed-use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to
minimize traffic congestion, support transit, and diversify the tax base.
fr Support the development of mixed-use districts that provide a variety of living
opportunities within a walkable and livable area.
s;.. Recognize and support commercial, office, and industrial job centers that draw
workers from the city and across the region.
Ensure that the city's roads continue to evolve to act as connectors, rather than as
barriers. Incorporate amenities and infrastructure into public corridors to make
them beautiful, efficient, and multimodal public spaces that contribute to community
identity and pride.
fr 50%150% estimated residential/commercial mixed-use.
6. The existing roadways and proposed parking would support the project. Stantec
conducted a traffic and parking impact study and concluded that the proposed
development could be supported by the existing roads and proposed parking.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, grants
Preliminary Site Plan approval for Phase 2 of the PUD-16 Zoning District.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
I. Final development plans must be consistent with the submitted development plans dated
June 21, 2024.
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.
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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. The Phase 2 project must provide the required affordable housing units within the building
to be compliant with the City's affordable housing policy.
9. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated July
18, 2024.
10. Compliance with the Stantec Consulting Traffic & Parking Study recommendations.
I I . Subject to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment revising the PUD-16, Planned Unit
Development for this site.
12. Dedication of public access easements of the east-west and north-south sidewalks and
drive- aisles through the site and sidewalks around the perimeter of the site.
13. Submittal of a construction management plan subject to review and approval of city staff
prior to issuance of a building permit. The plan must demonstrate minimal impact to
pedestrian and vehicle movement.
14. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
15. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of internal sidewalks and
drive aisles. The City would snow plow a 5-foot path of the sidewalk on France. The
property owners would be responsible for the remaining areas.
16. Public art must be provided along street frontages and the courtyard.
17. At final approval, provide renderings that show how the project would accommodate the
underpass to connect to 7235 France Avenue.
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ATTEST: 11SPAM • Sharon Al ison, City Clerk ames Hovland, Mayor-
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Dated: Adopted this 6th day of November, 2024.
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 November 6, 2024, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2024.
Sharon Allison, City Clerk