HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 21-021 APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN STAGE PUD FOR THE ST ANTHONY VILLAGE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT A MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF UP TO 135 DWELLING UNITS AT 2501 LOWRY AVECITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 21-021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN STAGE
PUD, FOR THE SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT,
A MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF UP TO 135 DWELLING UNITS
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WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from Development 65 LLC for a
the St. Anthony Village Senior Housing PUD, redeveloping the subject site from single family
residential to a multiple family residential development of up to 135 dwelling units at 2501
Lowry Avenue NE, legally described as follows:
See Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 4.25 acres and is located along the east
boundary of Stinson Parkway and west boundary of the Urban Grove manufactured home park;
and
WHEREAS, the property is currently vacant; and
WHEREAS, the property is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential; and
WHEREAS, the project would be consistent with the St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan
related to the conversion of this property from single family residential to multiple family
residential use; and
WHEREAS, the density of the proposed project at 28-32 units per acre is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan density range for such use; 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 January 19, 2021 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 Preliminary Plan PUD
with the conditions noted in the Staff report, and as identified below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution
for approval:
1. The property is located in an area of mixed commercial and residential use.
2. The proposed improvements to the property are consistent with the character of the
neighborhood in which it is located.
3. The various aspects of the proposed development are consistent with requirements of the
City's high density housing requirements, or are supported by the goals and objectives of
the requirements for PUD consideration, and the long-term expectations of the
Comprehensive Plan.
4. With the modification to the site plan under conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission, the proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the property.
5. The proposed PUD will accommodate reasonable use without negative impacts on
neighboring property nor on public improvements and services.
NOW THEREFORE MAY IT BE RESOVLED, that the City Council of the
City of St. Anthony Village accepts the findings and recommendations documented in the staff
report and approves Preliminary Plan for the St. Anthony Village Senior Housing PUD as shown
on the plans submitted on December 17, 2020, at 2501 Lowry Avenue NE:
1. An access easement shall be in place to accommodate the easterly shared access
road with the Urban Grove development site to Kenzie Terrace. Proof of such
access easement shall be provided to the City as a part of the final PUD
documentation.
2. Access -related issues shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City
Engineer.
3. The City finds that the proposed parking supply is adequate to serve the facility.
4. Final PUD Plans demonstrate compliance with ADA parking supply requirements
(for disabled persons).
5. City Officials find the proposed four-story apartment building heights to be
acceptable (within the context of the PUD).
6. As a part of the Final Plan submission, the submitted landscape plan be amended to
add evergreen plantings along the north edge of the shared driveway.
7. As part of the Final PUD Plan submission, a signage plan be submitted for review
which demonstrates compliance with City requirements.
8. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
9. The applicant enter into a PUD agreement with the City and post all the necessary
securities required by it.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 9th day of February 2021.
ATTEST: �/ Z/� G
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: Z?t
Charlie Yunker, City Manager