HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-99 Approving 3400 Edinborough Way Variance Site PlanRESOLUTI 14 NO. 2024-99
APPROVING A SITE PLAN WITH AN ENCLOSED PARKING STALL VARIANCE
FOR 3400 EDINBOROUGH WAY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Alpha Investment Group LLC is proposing to convert the I 33-unit Marriott Residence
Inn hotel to a I 36-unit apartment. There would be no building expansion or site
revisions proposed, other than adding landscaping along Edinborough Way and 78th
Street to better screen the parking lot. The property is zoned MDD-5, Mixed
Development District, in which multifamily residential is a permitted use.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Block I, Edinborough Addition and that part of Lot I Block I Edinborough
Addition Embraced within Lot I Block I, Northwestern Financial Center, Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following is requested:
â Site Plan Review and an Enclosed parking space variance from 136 enclosed stalls to 0.
1.04 On October 30, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the Site Plan and Variance. Vote: 9 Ayes and 0 Nays.
1.05 On November 19, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the Site Plan and
Variance.
1.06 On December 3, 2024, the City Council approval of the requests.
Section 2. FINDINGS
Approval is based on the following findings:
I. The proposed use is permitted in the MDD-5 Zoning District.
2. The requested variance meets the variance criteria.
3. The proposal is to change the use of the building from hotel to apartments. There are no
enclosed parking stalls on the site currently. The variances would not alter the essential
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character of the area. Surface parking would simply continue in the existing parking lot. It
is reasonable to allow this condition to continue.
4. The intent of this regulation was to provide adequate and safe on-site parking. The site
does contain on-site parking, however, the building was constructed as a hotel and
provided no underground parking. Apartments are typically constructed with underground
parking and/or have detached garages in the rear yard. To conform to the City Code, the
applicant would have to construct 136 detached garages within the existing parking lot
located in the front yard.
5. Apartments with no enclosed parking is not uncommon in Edina; Yorktown Continental,
Sunrise Senior, Summit Point Senior, The Heritage, Walker Elder Suites, and most
recently 66 West are examples.
6. The proposed use of the building is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
7. SSTS Traffic Solutions conducted a traffic and parking study and concluded that the
project would generate less traffic than a hotel, and therefore, have no impact on existing
roads, and there would be adequate parking provided.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, grants Site
Plan approval and an enclosed parking stall variance from 136 stalls to 0 stalls.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
I. The Plan must be consistent with the Plans date stamped September 26, 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 and ground level equipment must be screened per
Section 36-1459 of the City Code.
6. If required, 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. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
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8. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the city engineer's memo dated October
23, 2024.
9. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the parks and recreation memo dated
October 22, 2024.
10. The park maintenance fee for residents shall remain in place.
I I. The existing parking easement for users of Edinborough Park shall remain in place.
Dated: Adopted this 3rd day of December, 2024.
ATTEST:
aron Allison, City Clerk games B. Hovland, Mayor
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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 December 3, 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