HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-11 Approving a Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Revised Overall Development Plan, Final Rezoning, Site Improvement Plan Agreement and Final Site Plan Review for Phase 1 7250 and 7200 France AveRESOLUTION O. 2023-11
APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND REVISED OVERALL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FINAL REZONING, SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
AGREEMENT (SIPA) AND FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PHASE I
7250 AND 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 Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a completely new
redevelopment project for the subject property. This site received a rezoning approval
to Planned Unit Development-I6 in 2019; however, the project was never
constructed. The underlying, or previous zoning on the site is POD, Planned Office
District. The existing PUD would allow two six-story buildings with 299 unit of
housing and 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurants and 10 owner occupied
townhomes. The previous POD, Planned Office District would allow 113,000 square
feet of office/medical office use.
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. (7200 &
7250 France.
1.03 The existing office buildings and parking ramp on the sites would be removed. The
existing parking ramp is in a very poor state of repair. The project would be developed
in two phases. The first phase would be the construction of a five-story 124,620
square foot office building and coffee shop with underground parking at the 7250
France Site. The 7200 site would include a ponding area, sidewalks, green space,
landscaping and surface parking where the future building pad would be.
1.04 Phase 2 would include a similar sized building in height and square footage, with the future use
of housing or hotel (150 units/rooms) with or without retail. Permanent parking for Phase I
would be required to be included in the Phase 2 development.
1.05 An Overall Development and Ordinance Amendment establishing the PUD- I 6 District
were approved by the City Council on April 2', 2019.
1.06 To accommodate the request, the following is requested:
â A Rezoning/Ordinance Amendment to revise the PUD-16, Planned Unit Development
District to establish a new Overall Development Plan and Site Plan review for Phase 1.
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1.07 On September 14, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the request with the added condition that the bike and pedestrian connections be
separated from the north/south street/connector. Vote: 6 Ayes and 0 Nays.
1.08 On September 20th, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request.
1.09 On October 18, 2022, the City Council granted preliminary approval of the requests.
1.10 On January 10, 2023 the applicant submitted revised plans.
1.11 On February 7, 2023, the City Council granted final approval including the SIPA for Phase I.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. The proposed land uses, and density are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposal still meets the City's criteria for PUD zoning. The PUD zoning would:
a. Create a more pedestrian-friendly development with the construction of improved
sidewalks and connections to the Promenade. The project would bring vibrancy to
the area.
b. The building would be of high-quality architectural brick, metal, stone, and glass.
c. Ensure that the buildings proposed in Phase I would be the only buildings built on
the site unless an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council. Phase 2
would be required to be multi-family residential or hospitality with possibly some
retail commercial as long as there is adequate parking on the site for all phases.
d. If housing is constructed in Phase 2, the project would add to the City's affordable
housing stock by providing 10% of the units for affordable housing.
e. Provide for a more creative site design, consistent with goals and policies in the
Comprehensive Plan.
f. Enhance green space and landscaping and utilize sustainable concepts.
g. Meet the City's sustainability policy, including seeking a LEED certified building in
Phase I.
h. Provide 19% of the site for public use.
3. The PUD would ensure 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 plans address 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. If housing on
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Phase 2 is constructed, affordable housing should be required within the future apartment
project. Public art will be located along France Avenue and the connecting plaza.
5. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
â Primary uses are offices, attached or multifamily housing. Secondary uses: Limited
retail and service uses (not including "big box" retail).
â Encourage structured parking and open space linkages where feasible; emphasize
the enhancement of the pedestrian environment.
â 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.
â Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent neighborhoods
along secondary streets or walkways.
â Limit driveway access from primary streets while encouraging access from
secondary streets.
â Provision of the north-south public vehicle, bike and pedestrian connection through
the site.
â 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.
â Increase mixed-use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to
minimize traffic congestion, support transit, and diversify the tax base.
â Support the development of mixed-use districts that provide a variety of living
opportunities within a walkable and livable area.
â Recognize and support commercial, office, and industrial job centers that draw
workers from the city and across the region.
â 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.
â 50%/50% 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.
7. The revised plans are consistent with the Preliminary Plans and meet the conditions
required at Preliminary approval.
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Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, grants final
approval of the Ordinance Amendment, Revised Overall Development Plan, SIPA and Site Plan for
Phase I.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
I. 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.
2. Provision of code compliant bike racks for each use near the building entrances.
3. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum requirements per Section 36-1260 of the
City Code.
4. Roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened per Section 36-1459 of the City Code.
5. 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.
6. A Developer's Agreement/Site Improvement Plan Agreement is required at the time of
Final Approval.
7. If Phase 2 of the project includes a housing project, it must be compliant with the City's
affordable housing policy. Final determination to be made at final approval for Phase 2.
8. Phase 2 retail, housing or hotel uses must have entrances on the two street frontages,
72'd Street and France Avenue.
9. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated
September I, 2022.
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. Public sidewalks must be a minimum of 5 feet in width with a 5-foot boulevard on
Gallagher Drive and West 72nd Street, and 8 feet minimum width with an 8-foot
boulevard on France Avenue.
13. 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.
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14. 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.
15. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
16. 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.
17. Public art should be provided along street frontages and the courtyard/plaza valued at, at
least $100,000.
18. Final Plans shall comply with the street typologies in the Southdale Design Experience
Guidelines along France Avenue and the building step in at least ten feet at the 60-foot
building height.
19. The bike and pedestrian connections be separated from the north/south
street/connector on the west side of the proposed buildings.
20. The building height for phase 2 shall be limited to 6 stories and 72 feet tall to the roof
line, including a ceiling height requirement of 16 feet on the main level.
21. The existing trees along the west lot line shall be preserved to provide screening from
the residential homes to the west. If they do not survive, additional trees shall be planted
in the area to provide screening at a variety of species and sizes, subject to approval of
the City Forester.
22. Landscaping shall be added on the west side of the surface parking lot at a sufficient
height to screen vehicles from the residential property to the west. The retaining walls
shall be planted with vines or vegetation to cover the concrete walls.
23. Vegetation within the retention pond must be planted and maintained to the satisfaction
of city staff.
aro Allis , City Clerk ames B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on February 7, 2023.
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 February 7, 2023, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this- day of , 2023.
Sharon A ison, City Clerk