03-28-20000990 PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with Community Services
6:00 p.m.
March 28, 2000
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting
ITEM #1 PC Report #13 CIP /CIB Joint meeting with Community Services
Commission
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Planning Commission meeting of February 22, 2000, and Planning Commission study
session of March 14, 2000.
Public Hearing
ITEM #1 PC Report #14 2001 Capital Improvement Budget and 2002 -2006 Capital
Improvement Program
ITEM #2 PC Report #15 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
ITEM #3 00 -CUP -6 Conditional Use Permit — Sheranees Montessori, 7145
Harriet Avenue
New Business
Old Business
Liaison Reports
School Board
Community Services Advisory Commission
HRA
City Council
Adjournment
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".
jM Planning Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 22, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Brenda Bjorklund; Commissioners: Terry Ahlstrom,
David Gepner, Mark Tolvstad, John Bjostad, Donna Drummond,
Gordon Hanson and Jeffery Walz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Kilian
COUNCIL LIAISON: Martin Kirsch, Mayor
STAFF PRESENT: Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator
Mark Andrle, Community Development Technician
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bjorklund at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M /Gepner, S /Bjostad to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission study session
of February 8, 2000 and the regular meeting of January 25, 2000.
Motion carried: 8 -0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEM #1 Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Avenue
Conditional use permit amendment to allow a 5,500 square
foot addition at the building entrance.
Julie Urban Zoning Administrator, reviewed the plans for the addition and stated that
they plan to create a larger narthex/hospitality space. Ms. Urban also review some of the design
issues including the drive aisle, trash enclosure and power pole.
Ms. Urban stated that staff recommends approval of the requested amendment to the
condition use permit.
February 22, 2000
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M /Gepner, S/Hanson to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 8 -0
M/Drummond, S /Bjostad to recommend approval of the amendment to the conditional
use permit to allow an addition to Woodlake Lutheran Church.
Motion carried: 8 -0
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ITEM #2 New Life Family Services, 1515 E 66th Street
Conditional use permit to add a limited medical facility
in the existing office building.
Ms. Urban reviewed the staff report, stating that New Life Family Services is requesting
a conditional use permit to allow the addition of a limited medical facility in their existing office
space to provide services for pregnant women. Ms. Urban reviewed the parking and time of
operation issues.
Ms. Urban stated that staff recommends approval of the request for the conditional use
permit.
Commissioner Ahlstrom asked what limited medical facility mean. Ms. Urban stated that
they can only provide services to pregnant women. They would be limited to the space they are
proposing and they would need to come before Commission for approval to expand the size or
services.
Doug Pearson 6627 15th Avenue, asked how big is the facility and will they be doing
abortions. Ms. Urban stated that the facility is 1500 square feet with one exam room and two
offices. A representative of the New Life Family Services stated that they will not be performing
abortions and they will only provide services for pregnant women.
M /Gepner, S /Tolvstad to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 8 -0
MBjostad, S /Hanson to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow the
addition of a limited medical facility in the existing office space.
Motion carried: 8 -0
February 22, 2000
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PC Report #9
ITEM #3 Comprehensive Plan - rezoning
Ms. Urban reviewed the properties being considered for rezoning which need to be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Urban stated that staff recommends approval of an
ordinance amendment to rezone the properties.
The Commission then discussed what would be an appropriate zoning classification for
the day care at 1100 66`h E Street. The Commission discussed the re -use of the building in the
event the day care moves, whether the facility is a school or day care and how a re -use would be
compatible with the neighborhood.
Glen Schuman representing the day care stated that if the property is rezoned to a
residential use it may be difficult for the owner to sell the property. Mr. Schuman stated that
they wish to remain a C -2 zoning classification.
M/Tolvstad, S /Hanson to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 8 -0
Commissioner Bjostad stated that the day care should remain a C -2 classification because
a C -2 classification would be consistent with the zoning along 66`h Street.
Commissioner Gepner stated that the classification of the day care should be consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and the group of properties being rezoned should not be broken up.
He recommended a C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial) classification as a compromise.
M/Gepner, S/Drummond to recommend approval of an ordinance amendment to rezone
ies as listed to a zoning classification consistent with the current land use and the
classification.
Motion does not carry: 44 Hanson, Ahlstrom, Tolvstad, Bjostad oppose.
M/Bjostad, S /Ahlstrom to recommend approval of an ordinance amendment to rezone
ies as listed to a zoning classification consistent with the current land use and the
Motion carried: 6 -2 Gepner and Biorklund oppose.
February 22, 2000
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NEW BUSINESS
PC Report #4
ITEM #4 Election of Planning Commission Chairperson,
Vice - Chairperson and Secretary
Commissioner Drummond nominated Chairperson Bjorklund to another term as
Chairperson. The nomination received unanimous consent from the Commission.
Commissioner Ahlstrom nominated Commissioner Gepner as Vice - Chairperson. The
nomination received unanimous consent from the Commission.
Commissioner Ahlstrom nominated Commissioner Tolvstad a Secretary. The nomination
received unanimous consent from the Commission.
PC Report #5
ITEM #5 Appointment of Liaisons to the Community Services
Commission, City Council, HRA, School Board and
Human Services
Appointments are as followed:
City Council — Mayor Kirsch
Community Services — Commissioner Ahlstrom. Alternate — Chairperson Bjorklund
HRA — Commissioner Gepner. Alternate — Commissioner Kilian
Human Services — Commissioner Bjostad.
School Board — Commissioner Drummond. Alternate — Commissioner Hanson
PC Report #6
ITEM #6 Annual Review of Planning Commission Bylaws
No discussion.
February 22, 2000
Page 5
PC Report #7
ITEM #7 Establish 2000 -2001 dates for Planning Commission
Study Sessions
dates.
Ms. Urban reviewed some of the topics for future study sessions.
M /Gepner, S/Hanson to adopt the resolution establishing the 2000 -2001 Study Session
Motion carried: 8 -0
PC Report #8
ITEM #8 Consideration of modification to ILN TIF Plan for
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan
Ms. Urban stated that the City is selling bonds for the Lyndale Gateway project and the
TIF plan needs to be modified in order to authorize the sale of the bonds. The Commission
needs to find that the modification to the plan is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
M /Gepner, S /Hanson to adopt the resolution finding that the modification to the TIF plan
for the ILN TIF district is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried: 8 -0
OLD BUSINESS
LIAISON REPORTS
School Board: none
Community Services Advisory Commission: Commissioner Ahlstrom reported that
they appointed new members and reviewed reports.
February 22, 2000
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HRA: Commissioner Gepner stated they reviewed plans for the City Bella project.
City Council: Mayor Kirsch stated that they approved the extension of the
communication tower, parks will close at l Opm and Dan Linnihan was appointed to the HRA.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:45 p.m.
Mark Tolvstad
Planning Commission Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 14, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Brenda Bjorklund; Commissioners: Terry Ahlstrom, John
Bjostad, Donna Drummond (7:45), David Gepner (8:00), Gordon
Hanson, Bill Kilian, and Mark Tolvstad, Jeffrey Walz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL LIAISON: None
STAFF PRESENT: Bruce Nordquist, Housing and Redevelopment Manager
Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bjorklund at 7:05 p.m.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
ITEM #1 City Housing Programs and Policies
Bruce Nordquist, Housing and Redevelopment Manager, gave the Commission an overview of
the City's housing programs and policies. Manager Nordquist gave some background information on the
City's housing conditions illustrating how the City's policies have developed over time to address these
changing conditions. Manager Nordquist also reviewed the current housing programs, gave several
definitions of affordable housing, and went through the results of the Affordable Housing Task Force.
ITEM 92 Lakes at Lyndale Activity
Manager Nordquist reviewed the Lakes at Lyndale plan. He described the Gramercy and
Woodlake Centre projects currently under construction. He also gave an overview of the City Bella
concept that Gramercy Corporation recently presented to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and
brought the Commission up -to -date on the planning that Lyndale Garden Center and Lyndale Hardware
have been doing on the Lyndale Garden site.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:25 p.m.
Mark Tolvstad
Planning Commission Secretary
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Brenda Bjorklund; Commissioners: Terry Ahlstrom,
David Gepner, Bill Kilian, Mark Tolvstad, John Bjostad, Donna
Drummond, Gordon Hanson and Jeffery Walz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL LIAISON: Martin Kirsch, Mayor
STAFF PRESENT: Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator
Mark Andrle, Community Development Technician
The Joint Meeting with Community Services was called to order by Chairperson
Bjorklund at 6:00 p.m.
Administrative Services Director, Steve Devich reviewed the 2001 Capital Improvement
Budget and the 2002 -2006 Capital Improvement Program.
Recreation Services Director, Jim Topitzhofer reviewed the plans for park shelters, ball
field renovations and the pool renovations.
Transportation Engineer, Tom Foley reviewed the transportation plans which included
Penn Avenue Bridge, 66`h and Cedar, 77`x' Street underpass and noise wall extension along Hwy.
62.
The Special joint meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
The Regular Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson
Bjorklund at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/ Gepner, S/ Kilian to approve the minutes of the study session of March 14, 2000 and
the regular Planning Commission meeting of February 22, 2000.
Motion carried: 9 -0
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mddd PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: MARCH 28, 2000
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Meeting with the Community Services Commission to review the proposed 2001 Capital
Improvement Budget CIB and 2002 -2006 Capital Improvement Program CIP .
L RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action is being recommended at this time. The Commission will
be asked to take action on the CIB /CIP at its regular meeting in A ril.
II. BACKGROUND
Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director, will make a presentation on the 2001
Capital Improvements Budget and 2002 -2006 Capital Improvements Program to the
Planning Commission and Community Services Commission. The budget and program
were distributed at the March study session. One set of all project sheets, containing
specific information on each proposed project, will be provided to the Chair. Any
Commissioners interested in reviewing the project sheets should contact the Chair or
staff.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
N/A
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
N/A
C. FINANCIAL
N/A
D. LEGAL
The Planning Commission is required by City Charter to prepare and
recommend a Capital Improvement Program for inclusion in the Annual
Budget Message of the City Council.
The Planning Commission is required by state statute to review all proposed
capital improvements within the City and make written findings to the City
Council of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
N/A
V. ATTACHMENTS
Code References: Richfield City Charter, Chapter
Minnesota Statute, Section 462.356, subd.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
N/A
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CHAPTER 7
TAXATION AND FINANCES
Budget Message - Capital Improvements: As a part of the budget message with relation
to the proposed expenditures for capital projects stated in the budget, the City Manager shall
include a statement of pending capital projects and proposed new capital projects, relating to
the respective amounts proposed to be raised therefor by appropriations in the budget and the
respective amounts, if any, proposed to be raised therefor by the issuance of bonds during the
budget year.
Budget Message - Capital Program: The City Manager shall also include in the
message, or attach thereto, a capital program of proposed capital projects for the five fiscal
years next succeeding the budget year, prepared by the planning commission, if such there be,
together with the City Manager's comments thereon and any estimates of costs prepared by
the department of public works or other office or department. For the use of the planning
commission in preparing such capital program, copies of departmental estimates of capital
projects, filed with the City Manager pursuant to Section 7.05 of this article, shall be filed with
the commission. (Amended Bill 1990 -13)
462.356 Procedure for plan effectuation; generally.
Subd. 2. Compliance with plan. After a comprehensive municipal plan or section thereof has
been recommended by the planning agency and a copy filed with the governing body, no
publicly owned interest in real property within the municipality shall be acquired or disposed of,
nor shall any capital improvement be authorized by the municipality or special district or
agency thereof or any other political subdivision having jurisdiction within the municipality until
after the planning agency has reviewed the proposed acquisition, disposal, or capital
improvement and reported in writing to the governing body or other special district or agency or
political subdivision concerned, its findings as to compliance of the proposed acquisition,
disposal or improvement with the comprehensive municipal plan. Failure of the planning
agency to report on the proposal within 45 days after such a reference, or such other period as
may be designated by the governing body shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements
of this subdivision. The governing body may, by resolution adopted by two - thirds vote dispense
with the requirements of this subdivision when in its judgment it finds that the proposed
acquisition or disposal of real property or capital improvement has no relationship to the
comprehensive municipal plan.
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: MARCH 28, 2000
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
A public hearing to receive input on the 2001 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and 2002-
2006 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the 2001 Capital
Improvement Budget and 2002 -2006 Capital Improvement Program.
IL BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission is responsible for preparing the City's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). The Commission must also find that the Capital Improvement Budget is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing is being added to the
process to give residents a more immediate means of providing feedback early in the
process and to assist the Planning Commission in setting spending priorities.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
The City Charter Commission has recommended that the City conduct a public hearing
on capital improvements earlier in the process. Currently, a public hearing is held on
the City budget in late fall.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
N/A
C. FINANCIAL
N/A
D. LEGAL
The Planning Commission will be asked to make a recommendation on the
CIP and make a finding of consistency on the CIB at its regular meeting in
April.
Notice of the hearing was published in the Sun - Current as a legal notice and
as an advertisement. A press release was also published in the Sun - Current.
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IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
N/A
V. ATTACHMENTS
N/A
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
N/A
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PC MEETING DATE: MARCH 28, 2000
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Interchange West area.
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 11
Conduct a public hearing and by motion: Approve an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan that would change properties in the
Interchange West area from neighborhood commercial (C -N) and high
density single family residential (R -SFH) to regional commercial /office
R -C/0).
II. BACKGROUND
The Interchange West area, from 76th to 78th Streets and Knox to Penn Avenues, has
been identified as a redevelopment area since 1997. CSM Corporation had proposed a
concept for the area that included an office and hotel development adjacent to the
freeway and townhomes, apartments, and some neighborhood commercial between the
commercial development and 76th Street. The layout and mix of land uses of the
proposed development were consistent with the classifications in the Comprehensive
Plan Guide Plan.
In 1999, CSM determined that it would not be able to develop the proposed plan. Best
Buy. Co., Inc. began studying the area as a potential site for its corporate headquarters.
On March 20, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved a Contract for
Private Development with Best Buy. The proposed concept plan for the Best Buy
development includes 1.5 million square feet of office space. The office development is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Regional Commercial /Office classification for
the majority of the property. The northern portion of the development is, however,
guided for housing and neighborhood commercial, which the Best Buy concept does not
include. A Plan amendment to designate this northern area as Regional
Commercial /Office is necessary to proceed with the proposed office development.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
The goals and objectives and the text for the West 1 -494 subarea are
supportive of the proposed amendment.
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The Comprehensive Plan calls for a net gain of 1,125 housing units
throughout the City. The net gain with the amendment would be 1,038
housing units, a reduction of 87 housing units.
While housing is no longer a part of the proposed concept plan,
approximately $7 million of the tax increment generated by the
development will be placed in a housing fund to finance construction and
rehabilitation of affordable and market rate housing throughout the
community.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
Staff met with Metropolitan Council staff last fall to review the potential
amendment. Metropolitan Council staff were supportive of the City's
efforts to create jobs and increase the density of development within the 1-
494 beltway.
The Comprehensive Plan amendment is one step in the review process
for the Best Buy development. Additional zoning, financial, and
environmental approvals will also be needed before the development can
move forward.
Final approval of the amendment by the City Council will be contingent
upon the Best Buy development moving forward.
C. FINANCIAL
N/A
D. LEGAL
Zoning: R (single family residential), MR -2 (two family residence), MR -2
multiple family residence), C -2 (general commercial)
Land Use: Single family residential, two - family residential, multi - family
residential, commercial, quasi - public
Current Comprehensive Plan: neighborhood commercial and high density
single family residential
Notification: Notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun - Current and
mailed to property owners and occupants between Sheridan and 35W, between
75th and 76th Streets and abutting 76th Street between Sheridan and Xerxes
Avenues.
Other Actions:
Council: Approval of the amendment by the Planning Commission would
result in a City Council hearing on the amendment on April 10, 2000 to
authorize submission of the amendment to the Met Council.
Metropolitan Council: The amendment would be sent to the Met Council
for review following the City Council hearing. Once the Met Council
accepts the amendment. The City Council would formally adopt the
amendment.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S
Decide not to amend the Comprehensive Plan at this time; this would delay many
other aspects of the development process.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A, map of existing and proposed Comprehensive Plan classifications
Attachment B, excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
A significant number of residents within, and adjacent to, the development area may
be present.
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RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Volume One: Executive Summary
COMMUNITY WIDE
GOAL 1
Preserve those elements that contribute to and enhance the small town character and community identity,
Objectives
redevelop the housing supply to meet diverse needs while maintaining the integrity of existing neighborhoods
encourage community participation in order to reinforce a sense of community ownership and belonging
continue municipal investment that enhances community pride
preserve historical, natural and cultural resources
GOAL
Maintain and enhance Richfield's image as a distinct and livable community,
Objectives
maintain and provide quality amenities and a safe living environment for all residents
advocate and support with municipal investment a high quality visual environment throughout the City and
particularly along major transportation corridors
encourage and support a diversity of compatible non - residential land uses that are accessible and responsive
to the needs of Richfield and adjacent communities
GOAL 3
Provide an economic climate within Richfield that will encourage the availability of quality goods, services and
employment opportunities for residents.
Objectives
encourage business growth
encourage and support the development of strong commercial districts that respect the values and standards
of the citizens of Richfield
encourage the development of viable and responsive neighborhood commercial services
GOAL 4
Encourage and facilitate the preservation and development of a transportation infrastructure that provides a high
degree of accessibility for destinations in and around Richfield.
Objectives
encourage the development and preservation of transportation connections with neighboring communities
encourage the development and use of alternative methods of transporation
promote Richfield's locational advantage within the greater metropolitan area
develop pedestrian and bike facilities that are functional, attractive, safe and accessible
promote transit - sensitive development
ECONOMIC
GOAL
Promote diverse development that will broaden the tax base while reinforcing the residential character of
Richfield.
Objectives
promote development that can support itself and broaden the tax base
manage development in a manner that will not harm the residential character of Richfield
create commercial districts that sustain specific types of development and stabilize the economic base
encourage diverse, high - quality development that meets the needs of all residents and neighbors
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL 6
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Expand the existing transportation system so as to improve accessibility and the quality of life for all Richfield
residents.
Objectives
neutralize impact on the residential areas by focusing on accessibility
strengthen coordinated transportation efforts with other communities in the metropolitan area that enhance
and reinforce the location advantages of Richfield
pursue improved system services to increase flexibility and access
address parking and highway use through travel demand management (TDM) and other means to reduce
congestion
continue to support the long -term operation of the existing airport in the metropolitan area, working with the
federal agencies to provide a quality living environment for those residing near the airport
minimize the traffic impacts of parking areas
GOAL 7
Emphasize and encourage alternate forms of transportation.
Objective
develop a city -wide system of bike trails
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
GOAL 8
Achieve a standard of land use that is reflective of the "home town" character of Richfield.
Objectives
consider Richfield's role in the metropolitan area as a basis for land use policies
develop residential standards for land use that will support neighborhood character
promote the development of housing stock that is available to all income levels
support commercial land use that is diverse and responsive to its context and the socio- economic needs of
Richfield
maximize the use of existing structures for community needs
minimize the impacts of parking
GOAL
Continue to provide high quality parks and open spaces that are available on a neighborhood and community -
wide basis.
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
GOAL 10
Improve the Quality of life in Richfield by addressina human environmental and visual resources.
Objectives
promote the improvement of environmental elements (water quality) that can enhance the image of Richfield
reduce residual noise and air pollution that can harm the health and safety of Richfield residents
address the means to improve the visual quality throughout the City, concentrating on design districts and
transportation corridors, beginning with land use coordination
provide environmental standards that will be consistent with the needs of the next decade and reinforce the
City's image as a sustainable and environmentally sensitive city
minimize the environmental impacts of parking
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
GOAL 11
Recognize the value of the urban forest to the communitv by develooina Dolicies that will preserve the existing
urban forest and encourage its continued growth and expansion.
Objectives
develop policies that will encourage an urban forestry approach to energy conservation
continue to encourage a diversity of tree species that will prevent the depletion of urban trees from disease
develop policies and construction specifications that will minimize damage to the existing urban forest canopy
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GOAL 12
Ensure the preservation of a high level of water quality by reducing the use of pesticides and chemical turf
treatments that contribute to water pollution.
INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL 13
Create an infrastrucure that responds to the needs of the next decade
Objectives
promote infrastructure improvements that are responsive to and appropriate for existing and future needs
promote an infrastructure that is efficient and of high quality
GOAL 14
Assure the longterm maintenance and eventual replacement of infrastructure.
Objectives
provide adequate annual funding for maintenance
select, train and retain capable maintenance staff
GOAL 15
Promote infrastructure that is environmentally responsible.
GOAL 16
Reduce visual and Dhvsical clutter by burvino all new and replacement infrastructure utilities.
RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Volume Three: Plan Elements
J. 1-494 CORRIDOR (WESTI
The area between 1 -35W and Penn Avenue offers the same future commercial development potential as its
counterpart to the east of 1 -35W. What it lacks is an upgraded street between the two freeway interchanges. The
Plan proposal suggests a concept to approach that situation by improving Knox Avenue and West 77th Street as
the commercial connection to support proposed Regional Commercial (C -R) sites on both sides of that upgraded
street. The existing development can support or justify this and should be a strong candidate for complete or
partial redevelopment with the support of this plan proposal. A mixed use project including High- Density
Residential and Office would be most likely and is so designated.
West 76th Street carries very high traffic volumes today and the increased density and character of the
development in the proposed Plan will add even more traffic, particularly between Penn Avenue and 1 -35W. For
that reason, the Plan proposal would close (or limit movements to right -in and right -out only) all of the
intersections east of Penn Avenue except Logan and Newton Avenues and relocate the service road by
combining it with the freeway ramp in order to improve the safety and movement of local and through traffic.
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J PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: MARCH 28, 2000
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a day care facility for up to 50 children at 7145
Harriet Avenue.
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION: II
Conduct and close a public hearing and by motion: Approve a
conditional use permit to allow a day care facility for up to 50 children
at 7145 Harriet Avenue.
II. BACKGROUND
The applicants currently operate a child care facility out of their home. In anticipation of
potential airport redevelopment, they are planning to relocate and expand their child
care business at the former Central Elementary school building located at 7145 Harriet
Avenue. They would operate Sheranees Montessori, a Montessori learning center and
childcare center, for up to 50 children, age 16 to 60 months. Two rooms in the school
building would be used for the child care center. A play area would be created to the
north of the wing where the center would be located.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
Parking is located to the east of the building, immediately adjacent to the
door closest to the child care facility. A separate drop -off area would not
be created given the parking available adjacent to the door.
A latch key program currently operates within the building along with other
school- related programs.
The applicants are currently negotiating a lease for the space with the
School District.
City Code requires the day care facility to hold the appropriate state
licenses.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
N/A
C. FINANCIAL
N/A
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D. LEGAL
Zoning: R (single family residential)
Land Use: School
Comprehensive Plan: School
Notification: Mailed notices were sent to all property owners and applicants within 350
feet of the subject property.
Other Actions:
Council: The City Council public hearing is scheduled for April 10, 2000.
The proposed day care facility meets the zoning ordinance requirements of
section 526.07, subd. 2
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
Deny the conditional use permit with a finding that the proposed use would have a
negative impact on surrounding properties.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Code References: 521.07, subd. 2
Attachment A, Site Plan
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Applicant/Owner: Lasantha and Miriam Fernando, Sheranees Montessori
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Code Citations
SECTION 521 - ZONING: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
521.01. Single Family Residential District (W. Subdivision 1. Subsections 521.01 to 521.16 apply
to the R District.
521.07. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in
the R District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this
code.
Subd. 2. Day care facilities serving more than 12 persons licensed by the appropriate
governmental authorities, or accessory group family day care facilities licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 serving more than 14 persons, or as otherwise permitted
by law, provided the following conditions are met:
a) if the day care is not an accessory use (e.g.located in an existing school or church),
the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
b) parking lot setback and screening shall comply with the Richfield Landscape
Requirements, on file with the Office of Community Development;
c) designated pick -up and drop -off areas shall be located on the site; and
d) outdoor play areas shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line which abuts a
residential parcel.
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