HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.20 RESO 2020-34 PUD Amendment for Hugo Garden AptsRESOLUTION 2020 - 34
APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENDMENT FOR "HUGO GARDEN
APARTMENTS" (PID 20-031-21-23-0058 AND19-031-21-11-0087 )
WHEREAS, Hugo Gardens Apartments, LLC has requested approval of a PUD amendment to
allow construction of 84 apartment units in seven buildings and construction of a stormwater
management pond on a separate outlot:
Outlot B and Outlot D, LaValle Fields First Addition
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said PUD amendment at a duly called Public
Hearing on May 14, 2020 and recommends approval subject to the conditions listed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Hugo Gardens
Apartments, LLC for the PUD amendment, subject to the following conditions:
1. A PUD amendment is approved to allow the construction of 84 apartment units in seven
buildings on one lot, in accordance with the application and plans received on February
21, 2020 and revisions received on April 17, 2020 except as amended by this resolution.
2. The developer must comply with Resolution 2020-_ for the Hugo Gardens preliminary
plat.
3. The plans must comply with LaValle Fields PUD approvals in Resolution 2014-03, except
as amended by this resolution.
4. The plans must be revised to comply with the City Engineer's memo dated May 7, 2020.
5. The developer is responsible for improvements to Finale Avenue as required by
Resolution 2014-05 approving the PUD for LaValle Fields, except as otherwise modified
in the development agreement for Hugo Gardens. Additionally,
a. The Finale Avenue street design shall be revised to show on street parking on the
east side of the street.
b. The Finale Avenue street width shall be increased to 32-feet to provide space for
the on street parking.
c. The plans should show the planned trail east of Finale Avenue.
d. The developer is responsible for improvements to Finale Avenue North, as shown
on the plans and amended with the resolution, from 146th Street North to the north
end of the right-of-way dedicated for Finale Avenue on the plat. The entire length
of the Finale Avenue North realignment through the project shall be constructed
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with the first layer of bituminous prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
for the 1 st building.
6. Concurrent with final plat approval, the developer and the City shall agree on a cost
share for stormwater management and stormwater reuse.
7. The developer shall evaluate the feasibility of a stormwater reuse project for the
development. If a stormwater reuse project is feasible, as evaluated by the City, it shall
be constructed. This may include the connection to another stormwater reuse system.
8. The PUD amendment includes approval of the following building setbacks:
a. Street front: 10 feet
b. Side: 10 feet
c. Rear: 25 feet
9. The PUD amendment includes approval of the following parking setbacks:
a. Street front: 10 feet
b. Side: 5 feet
c. Rear: 5 feet.
10. The architectural plans must be revised to address the following:
a. The applicant shall expand the color palette to provide additional colors for the
buildings to eliminate monotony within the development. The applicant will work
with staff to finalize the design and color palette.
b. The applicant shall provide a final color palette and physical material sample for
City review and approval.
c. All ground -level mechanical units shall be low profile and located to the side or rear
of the building and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties.
d. The gutters and drainpipes shall be integrated into the building design and shall
be reviewed and approved by staff.
11. The landscaping plan must be revised to address the following:
a. The cost of landscaping must be included for the development agreement. The
developer must provide a copy of the landscaping cost estimate to city staff.
b. To create an urban street edge, the landscape plan should provide evenly spaced
street trees, decorative fencing or elements. The revised plans shall be submitted
for City review and approval.
c. An irrigation plan must be provided.
d. Retaining wall and fence details must be provided.
e. The landscaping plan does not meet the minimum standards for the number of
shrubs and must be revised.
i. The applicant should work with staff to develop a plan that meets the intent
of the ordinance.
ii. The applicant should consider planting shrubs instead of sod between the
driveways. This would help to meet the minimum planting requirements and
may be a hardier choice for this location.
f. The plans should be revised to eliminate conflicts with the grading and utility plans.
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12. The lighting plan must be updated to match the site plan and submitted for review and
approval by City staff.
13. The plans show 29 guest parking stalls where 17 are required. The applicant should
consider revising the plan to locate guest parking closer to the northern buildings.
14. Guest parking shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as may be applicable.
15. No parking will be allowed on the private drives.
16. The private drives must comply with City standards for private drives.
17. The plans must be revised to show snow storage areas on the plans.
18. The fire exhibit must be revised to show compliance with access requirements using the
City vehicle template and must include in the southern portion of the site, which is not
currently on the plans.
19. The proposed trail details must be updated for consistency. The plans show a 10-foot wide
trail and the detail shows an 8-foot wide trail. The current trail on the senior housing side
is 9 feet, 4-inches wide in a 10-foot trail easement. Final design shall be approved by the
City.
20. Easement agreements must be obtained from the property at 14602 Finale Avenue.
a. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the emergency access easement is
obtained for access from this site to the driveway on the senior apartment site.
b. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the trail easement is obtained.
c. All easements must be provided in recordable form.
d. Access easements must be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Upon
City approval, the applicant shall file these documents at Washington County.
21. No signage is proposed at this time. Should signage be desired, the applicant must
apply for a sign permit with details ensuring compliance with ordinance requirements.
22. The developer shall provide the City with a copy of the draft apartment agreement or
similar document. The document should address the following:
a. No parking shall be allowed on the private drives.
b. Private garages should remain open for vehicle parking.
c. Trash and recycling will be individual unit containers and the contract will be
managed by the apartment manager.
23. Prior to issuance of building permits:
a. The final plat and easement vacation must be approved and filed at Washington
County.
b. The development agreement must be executed and financial guarantees in
place.
c. A complete set of revised plans addressing the conditions of approval shall be
submitted for city approval.
d. The applicant shall obtain all necessary local, state, and federal permits.
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e. The developer must obtain all necessary stormwater management and WCA
permits from the City.
f. The developer shall obtain all necessary local, state, and federal permits.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 20th day of July 2
om Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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�:� Michele Lindau, City Clerk