HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-05 HRA Regular Meeting • MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 5, 1996
A joint meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City Council was
convened to consider the Redevelopment Agreement for Kunz Parts Plus and Laurent/Park
Development. Action was taken by the HRA and Council as recorded.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners/Members Maetzold, Paulus, Smith and
Richards. Commissioner/Member Kelly entered the meeting at 7:04 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Motion was made by Commissioner Maetzold and was
seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
*MINUTES OF THE HRA MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996, APPROVED Motion was
made by Commissioner Maetzold and was seconded by Commissioner Smith to
approve the HRA Minutes of January 16, 1996.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
• JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR KUNZ PARTS PLUS AND
LAURENT/PARK DEVELOPMENT Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and
ordered placed on file, a public hearing was conducted.
Presentation by Staff/Consultant
Planner Larsen reviewed the two requested actions: the Preliminary Rezoning to POD-1 for
the property at 5229 Eden Avenue and Final Development Plan of Kunz Oil at 5200 Eden
Circle.
Laurent/Park Development requested rezoning the northerly five plus acre parcel called the
"Lewis" property from Planned Industrial District (PID) to Planned Office District (POD-1).
This rezoning would allow redevelopment of the property with a 94,500 sq. ft. office
development. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with four conditions: 1) Final
Rezoning, 2) Final Plat approval of Kunz Lewis Addition, 3) Roadway/access easement, and
4) Watershed District permits.
Kunz Parts Plus Warehouse requested approval of Final Development Plan allowing
expansion of their existing warehouse to approximately 37,800 sq. ft. The building and loading
docks have been redesigned to accommodate truck traffic entering and exiting the site from
Eden Avenue via an easement through the office development. Eden Circle has been
redesigned on the easterly end to discourage cut-through traffic while maintaining a second
• means of egress for the Richmond Hills neighborhood and providing full access for public
• safety vehicles. The storm water retention pond in the southeasterly portion of the site
provides most of the required storage for the Kunz site, the office development, and for the
existing warehouse south of the Kunz property. The pond is a requirement of the National
Urban Run-Off Program (NURP). In addition, twenty parking stalls have been eliminated from
the south parking lot to increase the amount of green area on the site. The Kunz's proposed
plan requires three variances: one for parking quantity, a drive aisle setback variance along
the railroad property, and a building setback variance at the northerly property line.
Planner Larsen concluded that Staff recommended approval of Final Development Plan
subject to: 1) Final Plat approval of Kunz Lewis Addition, 2) Roadway/access easement, 3)
Proof of Parking Agreement, 4) Watershed District permits, and 5) Redevelopment
Agreement. Planner Larsen introduced Fred Hoisington of Hoisington Koegler Inc., the City's
Planning Consultant for the Grandview Redevelopment Area. Mr. Hoisington reviewed the
original proposal received for the Kunz and Lewis properties, then showed its evolution to the
plan presently before the HRA/Council. Problems existing in the area included the Eden
Avenue access was essentially a driveway through a parking lot and not a public right of way,
and parking distribution. Mr. Hoisington stressed that all interested parties cooperated to
achieve the plan as proposed this evening.
Commissioner Maetzold expressed concern with trucks still using Eden Circle and asked if
the City could sign the area restricting truck traffic. Planner Larsen replied that he believed
the City could sign the area to prevent trucks from using Eden Circle. Engineer Hoffman
• added that Eden Circle is a local street and the City may be as restrictive as they choose.
Proponent Comment
Walter Kunz, Kunz Parts Plus Warehouse, 5200 Eden Circle, stated he agreed that trucks
use the new access. Mr. Kunz said that once truckers become familiar with the Kunz
warehouse location, keeping trucks off Eden Circle should be no problem. However, Mr. Kunz
voiced concern regarding signs limiting access from Eden Circle since Kunz Parts
Warehouse's address is Eden Circle. He observed the potential for problems if forty foot
semis enter the Richmond Hills neighborhood and have to back out because of limited access
onto Eden Circle.
Public Comment
John Menke, 5301 Pinewood Trail, representing the Richmond Hills neighborhood, stated the
proposed plans seem reasonable. He expressed the neighborhood's concern with the height
of one building and their desire for a sit down restaurant vs. a fast food restaurant. Chairman
Richards requested the Laurent/Park Developers elaborate about the restaurant proposed
for the site. Chris Moran, of Laurent/Park Development, explained that the developers
envisioned a restaurant on the site serving the business park. This would lessen the traffic
load on local streets from employees leaving the area for lunch. Mr. Moran reported the
developer has not spoken to any particular restaurant. He stated the assumption is that the
restaurant will be small and not a "major' restaurant.
Planner Larsen noted that Edina Code permits restaurants in the Planned Office District. He
stated the ordinance is structured so that the restaurant would serve the development, but
not the general public. Planner Larsen reported that Laurent/Park would like to serve the
public plus the business park in this case. When the Developer makes the request for Final
. Rezoning, HRA/Council may see a variance request concerning direct access to the exterior
and signage. These items are the two things a restaurant serving the general public would
need. Planner Larsen pointed out the developer needs to refine this request before Final
Rezoning.
Chairman Richards asked whether the HRA/Council would have further opportunity to review
the proposed development? At the time of a future review could the HRA/Council stipulate
the type of restaurant allowed in the development? Planner Larsen responded that Council
could condition approval upon the type of restaurant allowed.
Ed Noonan, representing the building at 5244 Eden Circle requested that consideration be
given to their situation. He stated the existing 11,214 sq. ft. building has only eleven parking
stalls. The building has been grandfathered to allow on street parking. Mr. Noonan also
expressed concern as a parent of a child using the TAGs building with safety of the parking
lot.
Director Hughes informed the HRA/Council that changes from the original redevelopment plan
added expense to Kunz Oil. These added costs relate to the reorientation of the site plan to
improve parking distribution and access, and the location of the NURP pond on the Kunz site.
The accommodation of public access and stormwater ponding on the Kunz property
significantly enhances the overall redevelopment plan. The preliminary estimate for these
• added costs is $150,000.00. Staff considers it appropriate for the HRA to enter into
agreements with Kunz Oil for reducing these additional costs. The structure of the agreement
would provide for "pay as you go" tax increment financing assistance for this development.
Under this method, the HRA rebates tax increments received from the development annually
each year until the HRA's obligation has been repaid. If the HRA/Council agrees with this
approach a redevelopment agreement and note would be provided for review at a later date.
Director Hughes noted that Kunz Oil agreed to a redevelopment plan adding considerable
expense to their redevelopment. He concluded that Kunz Oil would choose not to participate
in the redevelopment as proposed without assistance.
Chairman Richards clarified that the Tax Increment Assistance would be funding the storm
water holding pond and additional public access, but not the actual Kunz Warehouse
reconstruction. Director Hughes replied affirmatively, but reminded that changes to the
proposed building addition also increased the Kunz Oil redevelopment costs.
Commissioner Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE KUNZ OIL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Final
Development plan dated January 26, 1996, for Kunz Oil at 5200 Eden Circle presented
at the regular meeting of the City Council on February 6, 1996, be and is hereby
approved subject to:
• 1. Final Plat approval of Kunz Lewis Addition,
2. Roadway/access easement,
3. Proof of Parking Agreement,
4. Watershed District Permits, and
• 5. Redevelopment Agreement.
Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
Commissioner Smith introduced the First Reading of Ordinance No. 850-A6 as follows
subject to: 1) Final Rezoning, 2) Final Plat approval of Kunz Lewis Addition, 3)
Roadway/access easement, 4) Watershed District Permits, and 5) Acceptable
Redevelopment Agreement:
ORDINANCE NO. 850-A6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 850)
BY REZONING PROPERTY TO PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT, POD-1
FROM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
adding the following thereto:
"The extent of the Planned Office District(POD-1), is enlarged by the addition of the
following property:
That portion of Lot One, Block One, WANNER ADDITION, also known as 5229 Eden
Circle.
The extent of the Planned Industrial District (PID) is reduced by removing the
property described above as the PID District."
Is Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Maetzold.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
First Reading granted.
CLAIMS PAID Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve payment of the
following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated January 31, 1996, and
consisting of one page totaling $12,200.16. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, Chairman Richa ds declared the
meeting adjourned.
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