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06-22-1999PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA June 22, 1999 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Approval of Minutes Regular Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 1999. Public Hearing New Business ITEM #1 PC Letter #21 ITEM #2 PC Letter #22 ITEM #3 PC Letter #23 ITEM #4 PC Letter #24 Old Business Liaison Reports Adjournment Lyndale Gateway Project, Update by CSM Properties, Inc. Review Proposed Rezoning Schedule. Discuss Land Use Issues Relating to Liquor Licenses Review Information Relating to Check Cashing Businesses School Board Community Services Advisory Commission HRA City Council Auxiliary aid for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Service's Director at 861-9702". Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting May 25, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Brenda Bjorklund; Commissioners: Terry Ahlstrom, David Gepner, Bill Kilian, Daniel Linnihan and Ken Meter. MEMBERS ABSENT: Pamela Dmytrenko and Roger Gordon COUNCIL LIAISON: Martin Kirsch, Mayor STAFF PRESENT: John Stark, Community Development Manager Julie Urban, Planning & Zoning Administrator Mark Andrle, Community Development Technician The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bjorklund at 7:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/ Gepner, S/ Linnihan to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 1999. Motion carried: 6 -0 M/ Gepner, S/ Linnihan to approve the minutes of the study session Planning Commission meeting off Ma1999. Motion carried: 6 -0 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. May 25, 1999 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS PC Letter #19 ITEM #1 Finding of Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan — Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment Financing District and Plan. Community Development Manager John Stark, reviewed the resolution being considered which would establish the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway TIF District and TIF Plan. Mr. Stark then gave a brief description and history of the projects included in the TIF District and Plan. Commissioner Meter suggested that references to Lyndale Gateway be removed from the TIF District and Plan on the basis that the development proposed by CSM Properties, Inc. is not consistent with the Lyndale Gateway Redevelopment Plan and Strategy. M/Meter, S /none to remove references to Lyndale Gateway from the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway TIF District and Plan. Mr. Stark stated that it is his understanding that the resolution being considered was intended to find that the geographic area and the funding mechanisms contained in the proposed TIF District and Plan were consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. That while the TIF District and Plan contain references to specific uses, those uses are referred to as "proposed" only for the purpose of illustration and a basis for determining potential funding mechanisms. Mr. Stark stated that the adoption of the resolution being considered would not commit the City to the specific uses it references. Commissioner Kilian suggested that different wording be used to clarify the basis in the Planning Commissioner Letter which states that the general development plan is for an area not specific uses. Chairperson Bjorklund stated that there needs to be some different wording on #3, #6 and 7 in the basis to remove any reference to a specific plan. M /Kilian, S /Bjorklund to adopt a resolution finding that the modification to the Richfield Redevelopment Proiect Area Redevelopment Plan, the establishment of the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment Financing_ District, and the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment Financing Plan are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan with the following changes to the basis of the adoption: May 25, 1999 Page 3 3 The proposed uses of the Lyndale Gateway redevelopment project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 6 The approval of the TIF plan documents is consistent with the requirements of both of the Contracts for Private Development. 47 The tax increment plan meets the requirements of state law and establish procedures within Richfield. Motion carried: 5 -0 (Ahlstrom abstained) PC Letter # 20 ITEM #2 Finding of Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan — Purchase and Sale of 6537 —14` h Avenue Planning and Zoning Administrator Julie Urban, reviewed the resolution being considered which would find that the acquisition and sale of 6537 14th Avenue is consistent with the Richfield Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Urban stated that the home will be demolished and the Hennepin Technical College will construct a new home for a moderate income family. Commissioner Kilian asked what was the selling price of the existing home. Ms. Urban stated that it was $65,000. Commissioner Kilian asked if the new house is going to be constructed with materials that will mitigate low frequency noise. Ms. Urban stated that some sound insulation for low frequency noise will be used. M/Kilian, S /Bjorklund to adopt a resolution finding that the proposed acquisition/disposition and use of the subiect property is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried: 6 -0. OLD BUSINESS None. LIAISON REPORTS School Board: None May 25, 1999 Page 4 Community Services Advisory Commission: Commissioner Alhstrom reported that the Commission discussed plans to improve the ball fields at Holy Angles, the CIB and the Multi Purpose Community Center Task Force. HRA: Commissioner Gepner reported that the HRA discussed the Interchange West project, they decided to go ahead with the project in separate residential and commercial phases and they discussed having Ryan Companies as the master developer for the airport mitigation area. City Council: Mayor Kirsch reported that the Council approved the Comprehensive Plan revisions and Exhaust Pros' application for a CUP. The Council also appointed a new Planning Commissioner and approved the City Manager position profile. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:30 p.m. Terry Ahlstrom Planning Commission Secretary J Agenda Section: Item #: Letter #: Planning Commission Letter June 22, 1999 New Business 1 21 GENERAL INFORMATION Type of Request: Lyndale Gateway project update by CSM Properties, Inc. ANALYSIS Background: On January 19, 1999 the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority HRA) approved a contract with CSM Properties, Inc. for the redevelopment of the Lyndale Gateway site. CSM has begun negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of the site as well as refining the site plan for the area. Murray Kornberg, Vice President of CSM, will present the concept plan for the development of the site. Issues: • The Planning Commission will review the planned unit development plan for the development and the final development plan/conditional use permit for the senior housing /office portion of the development (on the east side of Lyndale Avenue) in July. A copy of the design guidelines from The Lyndale Gateway: A Redevelopment Plan and Strategy, is attached. A copy of CSM's concept plan is also attached. ACTION TO BE TAKEN Recommendation: No action is being requested In order to achieve the intent of the Concept Plan and generate development that supports the guiding principles the Planning Commission recommends the following design guidelines. While development may not exactly follow the patterns shown in the Concept Plan, plans must be consistent with the design I guidelines. Guidelines have been developed for public spaces, sites, buildings and land use. Develop a consistent s&eetscape through the redevelopment area to define its limits, to establish a significawt sense of district; and to create a more active street environment for pedestrians and can Use pedestrian scale streetlights at a regular interval at all streets within the redevelopment area Provide pedestrian amenities (benches and trash receptacles) at logical locations along Lyndale Ave Require ornamental fences and plantings to screen parking areas from street views Plant street trees at a regular interval on all streets within the redevelopment area Plant other plantings to create highlights at pedestrian oriented spaces, building entries and other focal areas Establish a method of maintaining streetscape improvements that is common for all properties in the district Mark the entries to the redevelopment area to reinforce its identity as a district Establish markers on both sides of Lyndale Avenue at 76th Street and 74th Street Establish markers on 76th Street at the southeast comer of 76th Street and Aldrich Avenue, and at The Lyndale Gateway r /u/y B, 1996 Design Guidelines the northwest comer of 76th Street and Garfield Avenue Create spaces that are not buildings or parking areas to create interest in the patterns of derieJopment and to provide places for pedestrians away hrvm busy streets Create small "pocket plazas" between or beside buildings that could be used for outdoor restaurants, eating areas or gathering spaces, and to create links between parking areas and the street; develop these spaces to make them feel like an extension of the street (similar paving, lights, benches) Encourage the development of a farmers market that could use portions of larger parking areas at off -peak parking times Establish sidewalks continuously through the district to provide for uninterrvpted pedestrian chrulation Provide sidewalks exclusively for pedestrian use along Lyndale Avenue Extend walks from Lyndale Avenue along 76th Street and 74th Street to the limits of the district Extend walks south of 77th Street to the main entries of the Shops at Lyndale and the Hampton Inn Close Mh Street between Lyndale Avenue and Aldrich Avenue to eliminate the potential for "short cuts "through the neighborhood Reroute the alley to reach Aldrich Avenue Use the right -of -way to allow for more intense development or to create additional parking Page /9 i I r ti am Make public &ansitan essentia /part oftthe solutron Design and locate stops and shelters as integral elements of the project Create connections which make public transit eminently useable by shoppers, employees, and neighborhood residents Etu Configure and locate parking to insure that buildings remain as the focus of the district Discourage parking in front of buildings, except where that parking might occur on the street Place parking behind or beside buildings Prohibit parking areas at street intersections Make access to parking areas prominent and visible from the street Create a buffer between the redevelopment area and adjacent homes to mitigate any negative influences of commercial activities in the district Provide a 40 foot wide bermed and landscaped buffer strip with a five foot high fence (colored chain link) at the area south of 76th Street and at the northeast comer of 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue Require a 15 foot wide landscaped buffer strip with a similar fence at all other areas Establish a method of maintaining the integrity of the buffer that is common for all properties in the district Create parking areas to accommodate expected demand Encourage the development of uses that creatively share parking by time of day amongst a variety of uses in order to reduce the total amount of land dedicated to parking Maximize density in the district by discouraging the development of excess parking Combine access points from Lyndale Avenue in order to reduce potential conflicts Allow a single access at Lyndale Avenue between 77th Street and 76th Street Require 150 feet between access points at Lyndale Avenue and all other redevelopment parcels Prevent access to parking areas from alleys; restructure alley access to serve only residential uses Develop continuity hvm site to site which will allow the buildings to be the focus of the district Establish a common palette of materials for use at all sites within the district (planting, lighting, paving) Establish standards for site development that assure consistency through the district Limit the use of free - standing signs and pylon signs; encourage signs that are an integral part of the buildings Develop a uniled character for the built environment to reinforce the sense of a complete dist*4 emphasising the character of commercial village rather than a shopping center Establish compatibility between buildings through similar massing, scale, bulk, and detail Allow for individual expression from building to building, to reflect the character of a district of individual shops and businesses rather than a strip center Require developers to demonstrate how a proposed building will be created that considers neighboring buildings Establish a character that is more about buildings and the strret than parking area Place buildings at the street frontage at all locations within the district Create buildings that address the street, with front doors to the public space at the street as well as access from parking areas Use elements that are pedestrian in scale, as opposed to those that are meant to relate to automobiles and highways The Lyndale Gateway Ar July 8, /996 Page 20 P4 Avoid "formula "arrhAwture in order to achieve a design that better reflects the community Prohibit corporate colors, franchise patterns and buildings that are designed as signs; encourage creative design that relies on "found" character rather than introduced character Require detail that is integral to the building, not elements that are applied to a standard building shell (such as clock, towers or "plastic" awnings) Develop buildings that relate to the district and people on all sides, not just the public sides, eliminate a "back door" appearance of other commercial areas Avoid large, blank wall surfaces; encourage windows, doors or other means of articulating large facades Make building entries the highlight of the structure so it becomes obvious that the development is related to pedestrians Integrate mechanical systems into the design of the building Provide trash storage areas that are completely enclosed and incorporated as a part of the building Require that signs be incorporated into the building facade, windows or awnings; do not allow signs that extend more than 12" beyond the plane of the building facade or signs that extend beyond the roof line Develop taller buildings at some areas within the district to emphasize its role as a gateway and to provide focus at the center of the district Allow two or three story buildings at the intersection of 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue and in areas south of 76th Street The Lyndale Gateway w Jay B, 1996 Require the use of high quality building materials and methods to create a stock of buildings that is enduring Utilize materials that are durable, easily maintained and attractive at dose distances (from the sidewalk, for example); and materials that have an attractive pattern, texture and quality detailing Encourage the use of brick, stone or high quality precast concrete; metals that are matte finish and neutral in color, with visible comer trim when used for exterior walls Require the use of transparent glass at the majority of street level windows; prohibit the use of mirrored glass at street level Encourage canvas awnings; prohibit awnings of nylon or other synthetic materials, as well as those awning structures meant to be illuminated from within Create compact mired use derelopment in the vernacular of an urban ril /age Allow higher intensity development which integrates employment, shopping, living, entertainment, transit, public spaces and facilities Make all new development compatible with the extant neighborhood Page 2/ DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY LOT 'A' - WEST DEVELOPMENT - RETAIL TOTAL SITE AREA 276' x 525' 144,900 SF - 3.33 ACRES PARKING SPACES: 232 ( 5.09/1000 SF) BUILDING AREAS: UNITS NORTH BUILDING 30,461 SF DENTIST OFFICE 15,637 SF RETAIL STORES 14,824 SF SOUTH BUILDING 15,120 5F DRUGSTORE LOT 'B' SENIOR APARTMENTS/ OFFICE TOTAL SITE AREA 247' x 570 (ASSUMED) - 140,687 5F - 3,23 ACRES SENIOR APARTMENT PARKING SPACES 115 41 ABOVE GRADE 74 BELOW GRADE OFFICE BUILDING PARKING SPACES 142 79 ABOVE GROUND 63 BELOW GRADE APARTMENT BUILDING AREA UNITS GARAGE AREA GARAGE N/A 29,884 SF FIRST FLOOR 31 42,288 5F 2ND FLOOR 40 43,319 SF 3RD FLOOR 40 43,319 SF 4TH FLOOR 41 43,319 SF TOTAL I BED UNITS 73 TOTAL 2 BED UNITS 79 TOTAL # OF UNITS 152 202,129 SF (GROSS AREA) OFFICE BUILDING AREA 3) 8 UNIT TOWN HOMES GARAGE 27,600 SF FIRST FLOOR TCCH 5,876 SF LEASABLE) TMI 6,335 SF COMMON AREA 1,692 SF ND FLOOR WEIS2( LEASABLE) 12,1% SF AREA OF GREEN SURFACE 3RD FLOOR WEIS 12,1% SF LEASABLE) LOT 'C' EAST DEVELOPMENT TOWNHOMES TOTAL SITE AREA 134.5' x $25 70,613 5F - 1.62 ACRES 3) 8 UNIT TOWN HOMES BUILDING AREA 14,942 5F PER UNIT 1) 6 UNIT TOWN HOMES-- BUILDING AREA 11,734 SF PER UNIT ON SITE PARKING 9 STREET PARKING AREA OF GREEN SURFACE 26,847 SF 313% AREA OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE 43,766 SF 62% ViOUNNIW'0131 -AHOW u. I . I €s r ONISfIOH HOINaS ILaaZIsSNIVJ F I is 1! g I '1' I I I V i Y.li `yi' :n.ii. , rr_ri_:: ' C_.rrii _ ilr Al I M nw Wait Full AS SiN" "' v y' . Y'va v`iY.L'cA`"'FC''"6' -• l ii 1. i Planning Commission Letter June 22, 1999 Agenda Section: New Business Item #: 2 Letter #: 22 GENERAL INFORMATION Type of Request: Review proposed rezoning schedule. Provide feedback to staff regarding schedule, proposed process and list of properties to be rezoned. ANALYSIS History: State law requires that cities' Zoning Ordinances be made consistent with their Comprehensive Plans. In 1998, the Planning Commission reviewed the City's zoning classifications and identified those parcels with zoning that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Of those parcels, the Commission determined that one category of parcels, that in which the land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan but the zoning is not, should be rezoned. Proposal: There are 32 parcels that staff propose be rezoned so that the zoning, land use and Comprehensive Plan are consistent. The properties would be divided into two groups and brought before the Commission in July and September. Dividing the parcels into two groups gives staff time to send out individualized letters and better respond to questions and concerns that may arise. Issues: 1. A handful of parcels were eliminated from the list to be rezoned for the following reasons: 9 parcels are in the airport mitigation area 3 parcels are split or reconfigured in the Plan. In these cases, these lot splits don't currently exist so it would be difficult to assign multiple zoning classifications. 2 parcels are in the PASSS area 2. Letters explaining the reasoning behind the rezoning and the impact the rezoning might have on the property will be mailed to property owners. Notices will also be mailed to property owners and occupants within 350 feet of the parcels to be rezoned. 3. There are several properties west of 13'' Avenue but east of Bloomington Avenue that would be rezoned under the proposed schedule. These properties are not located within the direct mitigation area; however, the Commission might consider not rezoning these properties due the uncertainty in the area caused by the proposed runway. ACTION TO BE TAKEN Recommendation: Provide feedback to staff. Basis: 1. The Commission previously reviewed the parcels with zoning inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and determined that those parcels where the land use was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan but the zoning is not should be rezoned. 2. The Commission previously determined that parcels located within redevelopment areas should not be rezoned. G/1 0 N F C L U IL W D Z J ZI a J 0. 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ANALYSIS History: The City Council is reviewing the number of liquor licenses in the City. Staff anticipates that the redevelopment projects that are in process will result in requests for additional liquor licenses. Liquor licenses are established by ordinance so an increase in the number of licenses requires an ordinance amendment. The ordinance amendment process takes approximately three months. Proposal: After reviewing this information at their last study session, the City Council asked that the Planning Commission review the zoning and land use issues relating to restaurants that serve alcohol and provide information to the Council. Issues: • Staff suggested that the Council consider increasing the number of licenses. An increase would result in licenses being available prior to the completion of development projects, which would mean that developers and potential tenants would know that licenses are available at the beginning of their negotiations. An increase would also mean that staff would not have to return to the Council several times to request an increase in licenses. Restaurants are conditional uses in commercial districts. The only requirement specific to restaurants serving alcohol is that they be located along a collector or arterial street. Information on the number of existing City liquor licenses is as follows: of City licenses # currently used State limit intox. liquor 7 5 18 3.2 malt 15 12 none wine 7 5 none A map showing the location of existing liquor licenses will be displayed at the meeting. The City of Minneapolis limits liquor licenses to businesses located in commercial areas that contain at least seven acres. A winelbeer license can be ,issued to a restaurant in an area smaller than seven acres provided that any patron ordering an alcoholic beverage also orders a meal. Minneapolis also does not issue liquor or winelbeer licenses to any premises located within 300 feet of schools and churches. Staff is in the process of reviewing other City ordinances and may have additional information available at the meeting. ACTION TO BE TAKEN Recommendation: Provide feedback to staff regarding the adequacy or inadequacy of existing land use regulations relating to restaurants that serve alcohol. Basis: 1. The Council has requested feedback from the Planning Commission and planning staff on this topic. 0 Planning Commission Letter June 225 1999 Agenda Section: New Business Item #: 4 Letter #: 24 GENERAL INFORMATION Type of Request: Review information relating to check cashing (currency exchange) businesses. ANALYSIS History: Staff has received some community feedback relating to check cashing businesses. While significant concerns have not been raised, it is appropriate to review any issues relating to these types of businesses with the Commission. Issues: • State law requires these businesses to obtain a State license. The City Council has to approve the license. These businesses are considered permitted uses in the C -2 (general commercial) and I (industrial) districts. They are not allowed in the C -1 district (neighborhood commercial). State law requires these businesses to be located % mile from each other. It is unclear how the State monitors this requirement. The City of St. Paul found that check cashing businesses generate a greater number of police calls than banks do. Partly on this basis, St. Paul added a 100 foot buffer requirement between a check cashing business and any residential use. Richfield police records show greater police calls at banks than the two check cashing businesses; however, the difference in size among the businesses makes a comparison difficult. ACTION TO BE TAKEN Recommendation: Provide feedback to staff. Basis: 1. Staff has received some community feedback relating to these types of businesses. 2. It may be appropriate to consider incorporating a reference to the State law that requires a '/z mile distance between check cashing businesses into the City's ordinance.