HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-120 Preliminary Rezoning & Preliminary Development Plan Best Buy RESOLUT � 0. 2015-120
APPROVING PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM PCD-3, PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT AND R-1, SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENTAND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
6612 XERXES AVNUE AND 310166TH STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Bull Moose Construction is proposing to tear down the old Best Buy retail building at 3101 66th
Street West and the single family home at 6612 Xerxes and build a six-story, 210 unit
apartment with an attached 1,760 square foot restaurant/coffee shop with outdoor
seating/dining on York Avenue.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1,SOUTHDALE YORK ADDITION and RLS NUMBER 629,TRACT "B"
Lot 1, Block 1,YORK TERRACE, Hennipen County, Minnesota
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following land use applications are requested:
1. Preliminary Rezoning from PCD-3, Planned Commercial District and R-1,Single Dwelling
Unit District to PUD, Planned Unit Development;and
2. Preliminary Development Plan.
1.04 On November 12,2015, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.Vote: 5 Ayes and 3 Nays.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. The proposal would meet the purpose and intent of the PUD,as most of the above criteria
would be met. The site is guided in the Comprehensive Plan as "Community Activity
Center-CAC," which encourages a mixing of uses,including retail and multifamily
residential. The proposed uses are therefore consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The project would create a pedestrian friendly development with extensive pedestrian
paths planned for the site. Sidewalks would provide pedestrian connections for residents
in the City of Richfield to Southdale.
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3. The site is a gateway into Edina,and the building has taken the curved shape of the site
that it sits on. Podium Height would be used on York Avenue, 66th Street and Xerxes.
4. The public realm provided for the development that would invite people in to stay at the
site in the public park provided on Xerxes and the coffee shop and outdoor seating area on
York. Boulevard style sidewalks are provided to comfortably move residents around the
building and through the project to create a comfortable pedestrian experience. A
pedestrian connection is also provided through the site from the park along the south lot
line.
5. The applicant would provide 10 units for affordable housing. (Five-percent of the
development.)
6. Sustainable design principles would be utilized. The proposed buildings would be a high
quality stone,metal,cementitious siding and panel, and glass building. Stone is proposed
at the street level.
7. The PUD would ensure that the building proposed would be the only building built on the
site,unless an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council.
8. The proposed uses would fit in to the neighborhood. As mentioned, this site is guided in
the CAC,Community Activity Center which encourages mixing land uses, including retail
and multiple family residential,on one site.
9. The existing roadways would support the project. WSB conducted a traffic impact study,
and concluded that the proposed development could be supported by the existing roads
subject to conditions.
10. The proposal addresses many of the working principles of the Greater Southdale Area
Working Group as mentioned in the above findings.
11. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
a. Building Placement and Design. Where appropriate,building facades should form a
consistent street wall that helps to define the street and enhance the pedestrian
environment.
b. Movement Patterns.
■ Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent
neighborhoods along secondary streets or walkways.
■ A Pedestrian-Friendly Environment.
c. Encourage infill/redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of city infrastructure
and that complement area,neighborhood, and/or corridor context and character.
d. Support and enhance commercial areas that serve the neighborhoods,the city, and the
larger region.
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e. Increase mixed use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to
minimize traffic congestion, support transit,and diversify the tax base.
f. Increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connections between
neighborhoods, and with other communities, to improve transportation infrastructure
and reduce dependence on the car.
g. Incorporate principles of sustainability and energy conservation into all aspects of
design,construction,renovation and long-term operation of new and existing
development.
h. Buildings should be placed in appropriate proximity to streets to create pedestrian
scale. Buildings "step down' at boundaries with lower-density districts and upper
stories "step back" from street.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approves
the Preliminary Rezoning to PUD,Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Development Plan
subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Development Plans must be generally consistent with the Preliminary
Development Plans dated October 12&30, 2015. Final plans must show all mechanical
equipment and the means to screen it. No ground level mechanical equipment shall be
located in front of the building on a public street.
2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter
36 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36
of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Submittal of a complete sign plan for the site as part of the Final Development Plan
application. Signage should include monument sign locations and size,way finding
signage,and wall signage.
5. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo
dated November 3,2015.
6. As part of a Developers Agreement, the property owner would be required to participate
in appropriate cost sharing improvements to the 661h and York intersection which may
include elimination of the right turn lane,providing green space and improving
pedestrian crossings.
7. Five percent(5%) of the housing units shall be designated for affordable housing. Specific
detail would be determined at the time of final approval. Explore increasing the affordable
housing units to 10% with the Edina Housing Foundation.
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8. Sustainable design principles must be used per the applicant narrative. The building shall
be designed to be 15% more energy efficient than the current state energy code guidelines.
A plan of how standards are intended to be met must be submitted prior to issuance of a
building permit.
9. Final Rezoning is subject to a Zoning Ordinance Amendment creating the PUD, Planned
Unit Development for this site.
10. Trash removal and deliveries shall take place off the Southdale Circle entrance.
11. Proposed boulevard trees shall be subject to review and approval of Hennepin County.
12. The applicant must cooperate and partner with the City to secure future funding sources
for public roadway and improvements and pedestrian crossings.
13. Submittal of a Construction Management Plan,subject to staff approval,prior to issuance
of a building permit.
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Adopted by the city council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,on D ember 1,2015.
ATTEST: LL1114
Debra A. Mangen,Ci ClpiO James . Hovland,Slayor
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 1,2015, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of ,2015.
City Clerk
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