06-26 Resolution No. 11514 RESOLUTION NO. 11514
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF 6328 ALDRICH AVENUE TO "MIXED USE"
AND ALLOWING A DENSITY LOWER THAN 50 UNITS PER ACRE
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan provides a Guide Plan establishing particular planning
needs for specific segments of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan designates 6328 Aldrich Avenue as "Low-Density Residential;"
and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan designates land immediately adjacent (south) to 6328 Aldrich
Avenue as "Mixed Use"; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan calls for densities of 50 or more units per acre in the
Mixed Use District; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan calls for densities of 25-50 units per acre on the
edges of the Mixed Use District; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan has been sent out to adjacent and affected
jurisdictions and the Metropolitan Council for comment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed density of the development meets the guidelines of the Draft 2018
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property boundary of 6328 Aldrich Avenue extends into the property to the Mixed
Use property to the south; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the 2008 and Draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan classification and
determined that it would be appropriate to designate 6328 Aldrich Avenue as "Mixed Use" and allow
development that meets the densities prescribed by the Draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 29, 2018 concerning
modifying the Guide Plan and recommended approval of the modifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the amendment on June 26, 2018;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota that
the City's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to designate 6328 Aldrich Avenue as "Regional
Commercial" and allow development densities between 25-50 units per acre, all contingent upon the
following:
1. The revision is submitted to and approved by the Metropolitan Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of June, 2018.
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Maria Regan ez, Mayor Pro Tempore
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Eliza•" anHoose, Cw.Clerk