RES 24-063 APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUD ZONING DISTRICT FOR CHANGES TO THE USES AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN THE KENZIE TERR PUD OVERLAY DISTRICT

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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.24-063 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUD ZONING DISTRICT FOR CHANGES TO THE USES AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN THE KENZIE TERRACE PUD OVERLAY DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the applicant and owner of 2401 Lowry Ave NE for an amendment to the subject PUD approvals on said property related to uses including religious assembly, community youth center, administrative and commercial office space, and other related uses; and WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 1.9 acres and is located in the Kenzie Terrace PUD Overlay zoning district; and WHEREAS, the subject property is currently occupied by a vacant bank building and paved parking area; and WHEREAS, the proposed uses and facilities are allowed by the R-4 Zoning District which is incorporated into the Kenzie Terrace PUD District as the underlying zoning; and WHEREAS, consideration of a PUD amendment in such areas is required to avoid unreasonable negative impacts on adjoining properties, on the public rights of way, and on the requirements of the applicable zoning district; and WHEREAS, the conditions identified as a part of an approval for the proposed PUD amendment are necessary to ensure full compliance with the St. Anthony Village zoning ordinance and other public safety needs; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 20a', 2024 on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the PUD Amendment with the conditions noted in the Staff report, and with the recommended staff conditions, are as listed below; and WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution for approval: 1. The land use plan chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies the site for Commercial Uses. 2. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a variety of mixed use opportunities on Commercial property. 3. The current Kenzie Terrace PUD District references the R-4 District for alternatives to the approved PUD plans. 4. The R-4 District includes religious assembly uses as an allowed use, and by extension, these uses are allowable in the Kenzie Terrace PUD District.