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RESOLUTION NO. 8975
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 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 a 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 request for a
final development plan and conditional use permit on October 24, 2000 and voted
unanimously to recommend approval.
WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the project has been
found adequate.
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 November 29,2000.
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the final development
plan and conditional use permit on December 11, 2000.
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 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 subarea 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
redevelopment since 1975. The design is also consistent with the vision of the Lakes at
Lyndale plan. 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.
WHEREA$, 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 housin~ densities in the downtown area.
WHEREAS, The proposed use meets or will meet all the specific conditions set by
this code for the granting of such 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 final
development plan and conditional use permit; and
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. , 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:
. That a final landscape plan be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Director.
. That a tree protection plc;ln be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Director.
. 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 aplan for parking during construction be submitted to and
approved by the Community Development and Public Works Directors.
. That a left turn arrow be installed at the traffic signal at 66th Street and
Lake Shore Drive.
. That a landscaped center median be installed in Lake Shore Drive.
. That a final determination regarding traffic impacts be made and any
necessary improvements needed to maintain adequate levels of service
be made, subject to the approval of the Community Development and
Public Works Directors.
. That an interim parking plan be submitted and approved by the
Community Development and Public Works Directors for the 2001 to
2003 construction period.
. That a resolution be recorded with the County, pursuant to Minnesota
statutes section 462.36, subdivision 1.
4. 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,
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of
December, 2000.
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Martin J.' . Mayor
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