HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-27 Approving 7057-79 Amundson Ave (Amundson Flats)RESOLUTI • NO. 2020-27
APPROVING FINAL REZONING FROM PID, PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
PUD-I8, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT— 18, INCLUDING FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FINAL PLAT AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
AGREEMENT (SIPA) FOR MWF PROPERTIES AT 7057-79 AMUNDSON AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 The applicant is requesting a redevelopment proposal of 7075-79 Amundson Avenue to tear
down the existing vacant dry cleaners building and build a 4-story, 62-unit affordable housing
project. The project would contain underground and surface parking stalls.
1.02 The property is 1.2 acres in size. This site is guided in the Comprehensive Plan as NN,
Neighborhood Node, which has a height limit of 5 stories and 63 feet, and a density of 50
units per acre.
1.03 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 2 Block I, Amundsons Terrace, Hennepin County Minn.
1.04 To accommodate the request, the following is required:
I. A Rezoning from PID, Planned Industrial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development;
2. Final Plat and
3. Final Development Plan.
1.05 On May 8, 2019 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 recommended approval of the requests. Vote: 5 Ayes and 2 Nays.
1.06 On May 21, 2019 after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and
the City Code, the City Council held a public hearing, at which time all persons desiring to be
heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon. The City
Council approved the request. Vote: 5 Ayes and 0 Nays.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
I. Affordable housing is identified as a need in the Comprehensive Plan; and the proposed
amendment would assist the City 6ffeaptissimablished affordable housing goal with the
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Met Council of providing 1,220 new affordable housing units by the year 2030. This project
would include 62 new affordable housing units toward that goal.
2. The proposed land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets the criteria for a
PUD.
3. The proposed density of 50 units per acre is reasonable, and within the density range
suggested in the Comprehensive Plan of between I 0-50 units per acre.
4. The existing roadways and parking would support the project. Wenck Associates conducted a
traffic impact study, and concluded that the proposed development could be supported by the
existing roads and the proposed parking.
5. The project would utilize sustainability principles.
6. Project would meet the following additional Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives:
a) Encourage the development and maintenance of a range of housing options affordable
to residents at all income levels and life stages.
b) Support the development of a wide range of housing options to meet the diverse
needs and preferences of the current and future Edina community.
c) A pedestrian-friendly environment.
d) Improve connectivity, both externally & internally.
e) Building frames the street.
f) Ensure that public realm corridor design is contextual, respectful of community
character, supportive of commercial and mixed-use development, promoting
community identity and orientation, and creating high quality experiences for
pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
g) Support continued livability and high quality of life for all city residents by balancing
goals and priorities for development, especially as the community responds to changes
over time.
h) Encourage infill and redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of city
infrastructure, complement community context and character, and respond to needs
at all stages of life.
7. The project would provide a transition area from the industrial district, into the commercial
node to the west.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Final Rezoning from PID, Planned Industrial District to PUD- 18, Planned Unit Development
District, Final Plat, SIPA and Final Development Plan for the 7075-79 Amundson Avenue.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
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I. Sustainable design. The design and construction of the entire project must be done with the
Sustainable Initiatives as outlined in the applicant's narrative within the Planning Commission
staff report.
2. All buildings must be built with sprinkler systems, subject to review and approval of the fire
marshal.
3. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated
April 30, 2019.
4. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36
of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Final Rezoning is subject to approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment establishing the
PUD-18, Planned Unit Development- 18 District on this site.
7. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit prior to issuance of a
building permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's
requirements.
8. A Site Improvement Performance Agreement is required at the time of Final Approval.
9. Compliance with the Wenck Traffic Study recommendations.
10. 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 the first building permit.
I I. The expansion of the trail easement area be addressed as part the rezoning of the property
to the south, following Met Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan.
ATTEST:
ron Allison, City Cleric James B. Hovland, Mayor
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on February 19, 2020.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Cleric 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 February 19, 2020, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2020.
Sharon Allison, City Clerk