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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9576RESOLUTION 9576 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, FOR A CLUB HOUSE AT H2 FLATS, 2662 SCOTLAND COURT (PLANNING CASE MU2022-001) WHEREAS, Paul Humiston (Paul Meyer Architects, Inc), representing the property owner; H2 Flats LLC (Jason Quilling), is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and a Development Review, to construct a Club House with administrative offices and amenities at H2 Flats (formerly Scotland Green), located nearest to 2662 Scotland Court, legally described as: P I D : 07-30-23-14-0589 The East 1,495.00 feet of the South 633.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 30, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota WHEREAS, application materials were distributed to applicable agencies and Staff for review. Comments were received from: Scott Mareck, Senior Transportation Planner, Ramsey County March 24, 2022 Dan Edgerton, City Engineer, Stantec March 30, 2022 Isaiah Schoeman, Firefighter/Housing/Code Inspector, April 6, 2022 Patrick Hughes, Permit Coordinator, Wetland Specialist, RCWD April 13, 2022 Dan Wattenhofer, City Arborist April 14, 2022 WHEREAS, the property is zoned R-4 High Density Residential. The purpose of the R-4 district is to provide for high density residential uses and directly related complementary uses. "Multiple -family dwelling" is a Conditional Use (Mounds View City Code §160.133(D), subject to a CUP for its expansion; and, WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code §160.450(E) states; "The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors"- 1 . Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan; 2. The geographical area involved; 3. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed; 4. The character of the surrounding area; and 5. The demonstrated need for the use. WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code §160.425(B) establishes the criteria for granting conditional use permits. The City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Res 9576 Page 2 of 4 Plan and upon the health, safety and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the City Council shall make the following findings, where applicable (Findings in italics): 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area; FINDING: The use (Club House) will cause no additional impacts to public facilities. Although the owner will be removing the outdoor sport courts, comparable facilities are available at the adjacent Silver View Park. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land; FINDING: The use (Club House) should have no effect on adjacent residential properties. The building will exceed minimum building setbacks. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties; FINDING: The Club House will feature similar materials (brick, EIFS/stucco), complementing the existing apartment buildings (1972). 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the city and to the existing land use; FINDING: The use (Club House) is reasonably needed for the existing land use (multi- family), benefiting its residents, and provides amenities expected, if this were a newer apartment complex. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use; FINDING: The use (Club House) is consistent with the City Code. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the city; FINDING: The use (Club House) is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, and relates to the following: Land Use Goals and Policies Goal 1: Stabilize and strengthen neighborhoods • Ensure redevelopment complements adjacent land uses and buffers between different land uses when possible and establish vegetative buffers when none exist. Housing Goals and Policies Goal 2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View. 0 Preserve single-family neighborhoods. Res 9576 Page 3 of 4 • Reinvest in multi -family properties. • Redevelop the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion; and FINDING: The use (Club House) will have no additional impact to traffic or congestion. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. FINDING: The project is required to obtain a Stormwater Permit from the City, under Rule C. Requirements will be specific to the project site (Club House and adjacent parking lot). WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code §150.054 requires a Development Review of plans for compliance and consistency with the City Code. Such review is duplicative of the CUP review; and, WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on April 25, 2022. A Public Hearing notice was published by the Shoreview Press on April 12, 2022, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the application on April 20, 2022, recommending approval (Resolution 1150-22; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View City Council, based upon the above Findings, the Staff Report, and in consideration of public testimony, hereby Approves of a Conditional Use Permit, and Development Review, with the following conditions: The applicant/owner shall construct the project consistent with plans reviewed by the Planning Commission (April 20, 2022), and City Council (April 25, 2022). 2. The Site Plan/Landscape Plan dated March 10, 2022, shall be revised to include 6 ornamental trees (instead of five). Plant species shall be consistent with the City Arborists' recommendations (April 13, 2022 review). The existing four High Value Specimen trees in front of the 2662 building shall be preserved if practical, and the proposed sidewalk shall go around them. 3. Prior to the Building Permit being issued, the applicant/owner will apply for, and obtain a Stormwater Permit (Rule C) from the City. 4. Prior to the Building Permit being issued, the applicant/owner shall submit a Landscape Escrow to the City equal to 150% of the cost of landscape plant materials and labor. The City shall inspect landscaping on or about one year after installed, for survivability. If 100% of survivability, then 100% of the escrow shall be returned. If landscaping is in need of replacement, the applicant/owner shall replace, and a proportionate percentage of the escrow shall be kept, and returned on or about one year after re -inspection, and acceptance by the City. Res 9576 Page 4 of 4 5. Prior to the Building Permit being issued, the applicant/owner shall reimburse the City for any consulting costs (e.g. City Engineer, City Attorney). 6. The applicant/owner shall apply for all applicable permits within one year of approval of the Conditional Use Permit, consistent with City Code §160.452(F) ) (Lapse of conditional use permit by non-use). Adopted this 25 "' day of April, 2022. Carol A. Mueller M or Attest NyI4 Zikifiund, City Administrator • Doc No T02732830 Certified, filed and/or recorded on May 24, 2022 3:26 PM Office of the Registrar of Titles Ramsey County, Minnesota Todd J. Uecker, Registrar of Titles Heather L. Bestler, County Auditor and Treasurer Deputy 714 Pkg ID 1525601M Document Recording Fee Torrens $46.00 Document Total $46.00 Existing Certs 644449 This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document.