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RESOLUTION NO. 9205
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOMENT, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE CITY BELLA PROJECT
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which
requests approval of an amended planned unit development, final development plan
and conditional use permit for a mixed use development on land generally located in the
southwest quadrant of 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue, legally described in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the original
request for a planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use
permit on October 24, 2000 and voted unanimously to recommend approval of this
original request.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the original request for a
planned unit development, final development plan, and conditional use permit on
December 11, 2000 and voted to recommend approval.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request for
an amended final development plan and conditional use permit on June 4, 2002 and
voted to recommend approval of the amended plan.
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun-Current and
mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property on June 26, 2002.
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the amended final
development plan and conditional use permit on July 9,2002.
WHEREAS, the proposed mixed-use development is consistent with the goals,
policies, and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan:
A. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
goal to, "Promote diverse development that will broaden the tax base
while reinforcing the residential character of Richfield," and with its
accompanying objective, "promote development that can support itself
and broaden the tax base."
B. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
goal to "Maintain and enhance Richfield's image as a distinct and
livable community."
C. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
objective to "maintain and provide quality amenities and a safe living
environment for all residents."
D. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
objective to "develop pedestrian and bike facilities that are functional,
attractive, safe and accessible."
E. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
objective to "promote the development of housing stock that is I
available to all income levels."
F. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
objective to "minimize the impacts of parking."
G. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
objective to "address the means to improve the visual quality
throughout the City, concentrating on design districts and
transportation corridors, beginning with land use coordination."
H. The development is consistent with the description of the Lyndale-
HUB-Nicollet sub-area plan that states as follows: "Mixed use projects
incorporating high density single and multiple family housing and
commercial uses would be encouraged throughout the Lakes at
Lyndale area."
I. The Comprehensive Plan incorporates the master plan, The Lakes at
Lvndale: the Richfield Lake Area Plan, and the proposed development
is consistent with the following objectives of the master plan: take
advantage of opportunities to provide more and varied housing and
use redevelopment to provide new commercial investment and
upgrade commercial/retail.
WHEREAS, The proposed use is consistent with any officially adopted
redevelopment plans or urban design guidelines: This area has been identified for I
redevelopment since 1975. The design is also consistent with the vision of the Lakes at
Lyndale plan.
WHEREAS, The proposed project is consistent with the tax increment financing
plan for the area.
WHEREAS, The proposed use is or will be in compliance with the performance
standards specified in Section 541 of this code: Adequate provision has been made for
lighting, traffic, parking, landscaping, utilities, exterior treatment of buildings, screening
mechanical equipment, dumpster enclosures and stormwater management.
WHEREAS, The proposed use will not have undue adverse impacts on
governmental facilities, utilities, services, or existing or proposed improvements: There
are adequate facilities, utilities and services to support the development.
WHEREAS, The use will not have undue adverse impacts on the public health,
safety, or welfare.
WHEREAS, There is a public need for such use at the proposed location. The
area has been identified for mixed use development in the Lakes at Lyndale plan. The
Lakes at Lyndale plan calls for increased housing densities in the downtown area.
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WHEREAS, The proposedl,J~r"rn.~ets or'-'Yillmeet all the specific conditions set
by this code for the granting of scfc1f'conditional use permit. Office, retail and multi-
family housing are allowable uses in the PC-2 district.
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered. the request for approval of the
amended final development plan and conditional use permit;
WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the original project
was found to be adequate, and the amended proposal calls for a less intense
development
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council adopts as its Findings of Fact the WHEREAS clauses
set forth above.
2. A final development plan and conditional use permit are approved for a
mixed-use development as described in City Council Report No. 175, on
the Subject Property legally described in Exhibit A.
3. The final development plan and conditional use permit are subject to
completing the following conditions before a certificate of occupancy will
be issued:
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That detail in design be finalized with the Director of Public Works for on-street
parking on Lyndale Avenue
That a plan for parking during construction, including off-site solutions, be
submitted to and approved by the Community Development and Public Works
Directors
That an off-site parking plan, when uses are in high demand, be submitted to and
approved by the Community Development Director
That a final parking plan that incorporates items 1 through 3 above be submitted
to and approved by the Director of Community Development
That the trash enclosure currently located behind the VFW be removed and
replaced with one within City Bella to be shared with the VFW
That any street median alterations be submitted to and approved by the Director
of Public Works
That Lake Shore Drive median and cross walk plans be submitted to and
approved by the Director of Public Works
That a tree protection plan be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Community Development, and that any ornamental trees or small boulevard
trees that are removed from within the project area must be made available to
the City for transplanting off-site
That the placement of any bollards be submitted to and approved by the Director
of Public Works
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. That a final landscape plan be submitted to and approved by the Community
Development Director. I
. That a final sediment and erosion control plan be submitted to and approved by
the Public Works Director. ,
. That a final stormwater management plan be submitted to and approved by the
Public Works Director.
. That a final utility plan be submitted to and approved by the Public Works
Director.
. That a final plan for walkways and sidewalks, both public and private, be
submitted to and approved by the Public Works Director.
. That a final lighting plan be submitted to and approved by the Community
Development and Public Safety Directors.
. That a plan for an odor control system for any restaurant be submitted to and
approved by the Community Development and Public Safety Directors.
. That a final plan for trash storage and removal be approved by the Community
Development and Public Safety Directors.
. That a final signage plan be submitted to and approved by the Community
Development Director.
. That the developer submit a final plat.
. That a resolution be recorded with the County, pursuant to Minnesota statutes
section 462.36, subdivision 1.
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The final development plan and conditional use permit shall remain in
effect for so long as conditions regulating it are observed, and the
conditional use permit shall expire if normal operation of the use has been
discontinued for 12 or more months, as required by the Zoning
Ordinance, Section 546.05, Subd. 9
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of
July, 2002.
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Martin J. KI , Mayor
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Nancy Gibb ,City Clerk
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LEGAL DESCRJPTION FOR THE RICHFIELD
CITY BELLA PROJECT
Proposed Legal Description:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Gramercy Park City Bella.
Current Legal Description:
Parcel 1 : Lots 1 and 2, Block 1: Lots 11 to 17 inclusive, Block 1,
Fairwood Shores, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the
Office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County.
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Parcel 2: Lots 3,4, and 18; Lot 19, except that part of the North 5.0
feet thereof lying East of a line drawn South at right angles to the North
line of said Lot from a point thereon distant 32.0 feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Lot; and except that part of the Easterly 10.0 feet
of said Lot lying Northeasterly of a line drawn Northwesterly at right angles
to the Easterly line of said Lot from a point thereon distant 52.0 feet South
of the Northeast corner thereof, Block 1, Fairwood Shores, according to
the plat thereof on fine or of record in the Office of the Registrar of Titles
for Hennepin County. Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Fairwood Shores. Lots 1
and 2, Block 3, Fairwood Shores. Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 3 Fairwood
Shores. Lot 16, Block 3 Fairwood Shores. Lot 17, Block 3 Fairwood
Shores. Lot 18, Block 3 Fairwood Shores.
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