102411 PacketPLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
October 24, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Introductory Proceedings
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: September 26, 2011 regular Planning Commission meeting, October 3,
2011 study session and October 10, 2011 special meeting with Bloomington and Edina Planning
Commissioners
Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Commission on items not on the Agenda
Public Hearing
ITEM #1 11-CP-02 & Consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that will
11-CP-03 designate 7401 Lyndale Avenue and the west 140 feet of
7421 Lyndale Avenue (immediately adjacent to the street) as
Community Commercial, and 609 74`" Street W. as
Neighborhood Commercial.
ITEM #2 11-RZN-04 & Consider 1) A change in the zoning of 609 74`" Street W. from
11-AS P-04 MR-2 (Multi -Family Residential) to SO (Service -Office); and
2) Site plan approval to allow the operation of a low -intensity
service business at 609 74th Street W.
ITEM #3 11-RZN-05 Consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that will
rezone all but the west 140 feet of 7421 Lyndale Avenue from
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to MR-2 (Multi -Family
Residential).
ITEM #4 PC Letter #22 Consider an Ordinance change related to the processing of
requests for the expansion of nonconforming buildings in the
Mixed Use Districts.
ITEM #5 11-CUP-04 Consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of
a nonconforming building at 7701 & 7717 Nicollet Avenue
(Menards).
New Business
ITEM #6 PC Letter #23 Consideration in rescheduling the regular December
Planning Commission meeting.
Old Business
Liaison Reports
Community Services Advisory Commission
City Council
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
Richfield School Board
Transportation Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Other
Next Meeting Date: November 28, 2011 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
"Auxiliary aid for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96
hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612/861-9738".
Planning Commission
• Minutes
September 26, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rick Jabs, Commissioners Robert Hall, Josh Root and
Gordon Vizecky
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Daniel Kitzberger, Tom Rublein, Maureen
Scaglia and Dennis Schuller
STAFF PRESENT: Melissa Poehlman, City Planner
John Stark, Community Development Director
OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Elliot, City Council
Chairperson Jabs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Vizecky, S/Root to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2011 regular meeting.
Motion carried: 4-0
OPEN FORUM
None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ITEM #1
Case No. 11-RZN-03 — Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to rezone
properties located at 6401 Lyndale Avenue, 515 64t" Street West and 521 64tn
Street West from C-2 (General Commercial) and R (Single -Family Residential) to
PMR (Planned Multi -Family Residential). This item was previously approved in
2010.
City Planner Melissa Poehlman (Poehlman) explained that this proposal was previously
approved in 2010; however, the developer requested that the change not be effectuated
until financing was secured. The approval has now expired and must be reconsidered.
The Planning Commission most recently acted upon this proposal in June when an
amended final development plan was approved.
September 26, 2011
MNizecky, S/Root to close the public hearing.
Motion carried. 4-0
M/Root, SNizecky to recommend approval of the attached ordinance rezoning
properties located at 6401 Lyndale Avenue South, 515 64t" Street West and 521 64tn
Street West from C-2 (General Commercial) and R (Single -Family Residential) to PMR
(Planned Multi -Family Residential).
Motion carried. 4-0
NEW BUSINESS
Poehlman indicated that a memo related to the Commission's upcoming Special Study
Session had been distributed and requested that the Commission review the
information prior to the meeting on October 3rd
OLD BUSINESS
None
LIAISON REPORTS
Community Services Advisory Commission: No report
City Council: Report by Commissioner Hall
HRA: No report
Richfield School Board: No report
Transportation Commission: No report
Chamber of Commerce: Report by Commissioner Vizecky
Other: No reports
ADJOURNMENT
M/Hall, S/Root to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried. 4-0
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:10 p.m.
Robert Hall
Secretary
Planning Commission Study
Session Minutes
�M October 3, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rick Jabs, Commissioners Robert Hall, Tom Rublein,
and Maureen Scaglia, Dennis Schuller and Gordon Vizecky
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Robert Hall, Daniel Kitzberger and Josh
Root
STAFF PRESENT: Melissa Poehlman, City Planner
OTHERS PRESENT: None
Chairperson Jabs called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
ITEM #1 Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations at the
southeast corner of Lyndale Avenue and 74tn Street
City Planner Poehlman (Poehlman) explained that the existing Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning designations of 7401 and 7421 Lyndale Avenue do not match. This issue
was deferred for further discussion when the properties were contemplated for rezoning
last year. At that time, the Council had indicated that perhaps a continued commercial
designation was appropriate.
The owners and a potential buyer of 609 74tn Street West, immediately east of these
properties have submitted an application to the City to consider rezoning their property
from Multi -Family Residential to Service Office (a low -intensity commercial district).
With this application as the impetus, staff suggests that the Commission and Council
further debate and decide upon a future vision for this corner.
Applicant Mark Nichols, 8901 Lyndale Ave #102, provided the Commission with a
summary of his proposal for the property at 609 74tn Street West.
Poehlman reminded the Commission that the discussion tonight would not focus on the
specifics of the proposal for 609 74tn Street West, but rather whether or not commercial
designations of some sort are appropriate/desired at this location if/when
redevelopment occurs or if multi -family residential remains the City's preference.
Chad Davies, 7404 Aldrich Avenue, expressed his desire to see the properties involved
retain a multi -family residential designation stating that vacant commercial space was
already prevalent in the area. Mr. Davies specifically opposed the rezoning of 609 74tn
Street because it does not front on the major street — Lyndale Avenue.
Tom Chellberg, owner of 609 74tn Street West, stated that the site had been marketed
for multi -family residential use, but there was little to no interest in the site for that use.
October 3, 2011
Debbie Emanuelson, 523 74th Street West, expressed support for the proposal to
rezone 609 74th Street West to a Service Office designation.
Poehlman asked for feedback from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Vizecky stated that the church at 609 74th Street West had already
altered neighborhood expectations for that parcel and a low -intensity commercial
business does not seem like a significant change. It also seems reasonable to allow
continued commercial presence along Lyndale Avenue.
Chair Jabs expressed concern over what to do with the area of 7421 Lyndale Avenue
that is currently occupied by the mobile homes. While commercial development along
Lyndale Avenue seems appropriate, it does not seem appropriate for the entire depth of
the lot.
Commissioner Vizecky expressed support for a split designation that would allow
commercial to front Lyndale, but designate the remainder of the lot as multi -family
residential. This would be in keeping with the existing use as a site for mobile homes.
Commissioner Rublein expressed support for commercial designations, specifically a
Service Office designation at 609 74t Street West, because this seems to be a more
reasonable transition to single-family homes than a medium -high density residential
development might be.
Poehlman illustrated the proposals for clarification.
Commissioner Schuller expressed support for a scenario that would allow commercial
business along Lyndale Avenue and at 609 74th Street West, but retain a multi -family
designation for the mobile home area.
Mr. Davies expressed concern for allowing a commercial property off of Lyndale
Avenue, indicating that commercial business could continue to creep into the residential
neighborhood.
Co -applicants Chellberg and Mr. Nichols expressed their support for the direction
indicated by the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:29 p.m.
Rick Jabs
Chair
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rick Jabs, Commissioners Robert Hall, Daniel
Kitzberger, Josh Root, and Tom Rublein
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Maureen Scaglia, Dennis Schuller and
Gordon Vizecky
STAFF PRESENT: Melissa Poehlman, City Planner
John Stark, Community Development Director
The Richfield, Bloomington & Edina Planning Commissions conducted their annual joint
meeting. Topics of discussion included the latest developments and/or projects
happening in each city and responses to the changes in State Laws governing
variances.
Planning Director Cary Teague and Planning Commissioner Kevin Staunton presented
for the City of Edina.
Planning Manager Glen Markegard presented for the City of Bloomington.
City Planner Poehlman presented for Richfield.
Community Development Director Stark led the Commissioners on a tour of the
Richfield Municipal Center.
Robert Hall
Secretary
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM #
REPORT #
CASE #
PUBLIC HEARING
11-CP-02, 11-CP-03
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PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan designating properties near the
intersection of 74th Street and Lyndale Avenue Neighborhood Commercial and Community
Commercial.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: II
Conduct a public hearing and by motion: Recommend approval of an
amendment to the Richfield Comprehensive Plan designating 609 74th
Street West as Neighborhood Commercial; 7401 Lyndale Avenue as
Community Commercial; and the west 140 feet of 7421 Lyndale Avenue as
Communitv Commercial.
II. BACKGROUND
In addition to the requirement to prepare and periodically update a comprehensive plan,
State Law requires that cities amend zoning regulations to comply with that plan (MN §
473.865). In the course of reviewing properties that would require a change in zoning,
staff, property owners and policy makers came to the conclusion that in a few instances
additional study and consideration was warranted. The properties at 7401 and 7421
Lyndale Avenue and 7526, 7532, 7538 and 7544 Garfield Avenue were identified as
properties in need of additional examination. These properties are part of the 15-year-
old Lyndale Gateway redevelopment area and the rezoning of properties in this area
was recommended to be deferred until further examination could take place. An
application filed in the area has provided the impetus for further study of the commercial
properties at 7401 and 7421 Lyndale Avenue. The residential properties on Garfield
Avenue are not addressed by the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment.
7401 and 7421 Lyndale Avenue are designated as medium -high density multi -family
residential in both the 1998 and 2008 Comprehensive Plans (see attached map). This
is consistent with the designation of the large Lyndale Commons Apartment complex to
the south. This designation is also consistent with the current use of a portion of 7421
Lyndale Avenue for a mobile home community. The remainder of the property at 7421
Lyndale Avenue is occupied by a single-family home and 7401 Lyndale Avenue is a
commercial business. The current zoning for each of the properties is commercial,
which is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The owner and a potential buyer of 609 74th Street, immediately east of 7401 Lyndale
Avenue, recently approached staff to discuss the future use of this property. They have
expressed a desire to have the Zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations of the
property changed to allow for a low -intensity commercial use. Upon receipt of this
application, staff began to reexamine the issue of the appropriate land use designations
for all of the properties at the corner.
Planning Commission Study Session
A study session was held on October 3 to discuss the current and future land uses and
options at 74th Street and Lyndale Avenue. Notice of the discussion was sent to all
property owners within 350 feet. Staff facilitated a lengthy discussion amongst the
Commissioners and public attendees regarding: appropriate transitions from higher -
intensity uses to lower -intensity uses, zoning regulations in various districts, the
particular characteristics of individual parcels, and neighborhood context. The Planning
Commissioners present (5 of 8) ultimately directed staff to pursue the following
changes:
7401 Lyndale — Change Comprehensive Plan designation from Medium -High Density
Residential to Community Commercial.
7421 Lyndale — Change Comprehensive Plan designation of west 140-feet (adjacent to
Lyndale Avenue) from Medium -High Density Residential to Community Commercial.
Rezone remainder of property to be consistent with existing Comprehensive Plan
designation of Medium -High Density Residential.
609 74th Street West — Change Comprehensive Plan designation from Medium -High
Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. Rezone property to be consistent
with this designation.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The Comprehensive Plan is a vision and guide to future land use
decisions in the City.
• The Zoning Code is one of the implementation tools used to effectuate the
vision and land use decisions described in the Comprehensive Plan.
Subsection 507.03 of the Zoning Code states as its foremost purpose, "to
assist in the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan."
• MN § 473 requires that a city's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance
not conflict.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• The current Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations of the 7401 and
7421 Lyndale Avenue conflict.
• A land use application for an adjacent parcel (609 74th Street West) has been
submitted. Proper consideration of this application requires examination of
the surrounding properties and neighborhood context.
• The proposed Comprehensive Plan changes are largely in keeping with the
existing land uses.
• Comprehensive Plan amendments must be approved by the Metropolitan
Council.
C. FINANCIAL
• The required application processing fee has been paid.
D. LEGAL
Notification: Notification of this public hearing was sent to all owners of
property to be considered and property owners within 350
feet of the subject properties.
Other Actions:
Council: The City Council will consider the proposed amendment on
November 14th. If the Council adopts the recommended
changes, they will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council
for review.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Recommend approval of the resolution with amendments.
• Recommend denial of the proposed changes or portions thereof.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
• Planning & Zoning Map
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Property owners in and around the subject area
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF
609 WEST 74TH STREET TO "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL" AND
7401 LYNDALE AVENUE AND THE WEST 140 FEET OF 7421 LYNDALE AVENUE
TO "COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL"
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 609 West 74th Street, 7401 Lyndale
Avenue and 7421 Lyndale Avenue as "Medium -High Density Residential"; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the Guide Plan classification and determined that it
would be appropriate to designate 609 West 74th Street as "Neighborhood Commercial" and
7401 Lyndale Avenue and the west 140 feet of 7421 Lyndale Avenue as "Community
Commercial"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 24, 2011
concerning modifying the Guide Plan and approved the modifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the amendment on November 14, 2011;
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 609 West 74th
Street as "Neighborhood Commercial" and 7401 Lyndale Avenue and the west 140 feet of
7421 Lyndale Avenue as "Community Commercial" and is 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 14th day of
November 2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
2008 Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Designations
Community Commercial Med-High Density Res
Community Commercial/Office High Density Res.
Low Density Res. M Park
74th St & Lyndale Ave
Current Zoning
Zoning Designations
om unity Commercial
Mal Commercial
Planned General Commercial
�ingl -Family Residential
Proposed Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Desi nations
Family Res. Community Commercial Med-High Density R
Multi -Family Res. Community Commercial/Office- High Density Res.
Neighborhood Commercial Park
Wensity Multi -Family Res. = Low Density Res,
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM #
REPORT #
CASE #
PUBLIC HEARING
2
11-RZN-04, I1-ASP-
04
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PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing to consider rezoning 609 74th Street West from Multi -Family Residential (MR-2)
to Service Office (SO) and consideration of a minor site plan amendment to allow a
commercial service business at the site.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct and close a public hearing and by motion:
1) Recommend approval of the attached ordinance rezoning 609 74th
Street West from Multi -Family Residential (MR-2) to Service Office
(SO); and
2) Approve a resolution for a site plan amendment at 609 74th Street
West to allow oaeration of a commercial service business.
II. BACKGROUND
The property at 609 74th Street West was constructed in 1998 and has been used as a
church. A few years ago, the congregation operating at this site moved to a new, larger
location. Since that time, they have been marketing the site.
The property is surrounded by a variety of uses. There is a commercial property
immediately to the west, a mobile home park to the south, a duplex to the east and
across the street to the north are single-family homes. Given the variety of uses in the
area, the owners and a prospective buyer have approached the City requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to allow a low -intensity
commercial business at the site.
At a study session held on October 10, 2011, the Planning Commission considered
continued commercial use along Lyndale Avenue and the impact of changing the land
use designation of this property. The Commission agreed that continued commercial
use of the properties along Lyndale Avenue, as preferred by those property owners and
considered previously by the City Council, was appropriate and therefore this a
reasonable change. Further, the previous use of this building as a church seems similar
in intensity to that of the commercial uses permitted in the Service Office District.
The specific proposal for 609 74th Street does not include any changes to the lot or
exterior changes to the building. The prospective buyer would like to use the building
as a sales and service office for Nichols Electronics, which sells and services electronic
music boxes for ice cream trucks. No retail sales could take place at this location and
the particular repair work done on -site does not employee any equipment that would
create noise issues (the business is currently located in a multi -tenant building, adjacent
to an Edward Jones investment office). The business is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday and employs four people. Additionally, the building would serve
as the registered business office of the owner's real estate holding companies.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The previous item on the agenda tonight contemplated a Comprehensive
Plan change for this site, as well as two sites along Lyndale Avenue. If this
previous item was approved, a change in zoning is appropriate for this site.
If this item was not recommended for approval, this item should likewise be
recommended for denial.
• Generally a minor site plan amendment that does not require variances is
handled administratively. A change in zoning; however, requires
consideration of plans for the proposed use of the land. The Commission is
therefore asked to consider both the change in zoning and the site plan.
• The site remains in compliance with all previously approved site plans and
no changes are proposed.
• The site provides adequate parking for the proposed use.
• There is not currently a trash enclosure and the prospective buyer has
stated that there will be no need for a dumpster.
• In evaluating a site plan, the Planning Commission and Council shall
consider its compliance with the following:
o Consistency with the various elements and objectives of the City's long
range plans, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Plan; A
low -intensity service business is consistent with the Neighborhood
Commercial designation.
o Consistency with the purposes of the Zoning Code; The proposal is in
keeping with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the Service Office
District.
o Preservation of the site in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by
minimizing tree and soil removal, and designing any grade changes so
as to be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring
developed or developing areas; N/A
o Creation of a harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces
with the terrain and with existing and future buildings having a visual
relationship to the proposed development; N/A No exterior or site
changes are proposed.
o Creation of a functional and harmonious design for structures and site
features including:
o Creation of an internal sense of order for the various functions
and buildings on the site and provision of a desirable
environment for occupants, visitors and the general community,
o Appropriateness of the amount and arrangement of open space
and landscaping to the design and function of the development,
o Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors and details of
construction as an expression of the design concept of the
project and the compatibility of the same with the adjacent and
neighboring structures and functions, and
o Adequacy of vehicular, cycling and pedestrian circulation,
including walkways, interior drives and parking, in terms of
location and number of access points to the public streets, width
of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation,
separation of pedestrian, cycling and vehicular traffic and
arrangement and amount of parking so as to be safe,
convenient and, insofar as practicable, compatible with the
design of proposed buildings, structures and neighboring
properties.
o N/A No redesign of the property is proposed.
o Creation of an energy -conserving design through design location,
orientation and elevation of structures, the use and location of glass in
structures, and the use of landscape materials and site grading; N/A
o Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable
provisions for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight
buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of
design, not adequately covered by other regulations, which may have
substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• Consideration of this item is only relevant if the Commission has
recommended approval of the previous item amending the Comprehensive
Plan.
C. FINANCIAL
• The required processing fee has been paid.
D. LEGAL
• Notification: Notice of this public hearing was published in the Sun Current in
accordance with State and Local requirements. Residents and property
owners within 350 feet were notified by mail.
IV. ALTERNATIVE FECOMMENDATION(S)
• Recommend approval of the proposed rezoning and site plan amendment with
additional stipulations.
Recommend denial of the proposed rezoning and site plan with a finding that the
proposal does not meet the intent and/or requirements of the Comprehensive
Plan and/or Zoning Code.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
Resolution
Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Photos
Planning & Zoning Map
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Mark Nichols, buyer
• Owner representative(s)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING
APPENDIX 1 TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY
REZONING 609 WEST 74TH STREET FROM MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MR-2) TO SERVICE OFFICE (SO)
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 13 of Appendix 1 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended by
adding new paragraph (2) as follows:
(2) M-16 (SW of 74th and Garfield) The west quarter of the north 5 acres of
the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 28,
Range 24 except the west 175 feet thereof.
Sec. 2. Appendix 1 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended by repealing Section 13,
paragraph (30).
Sec. 3. This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
609 74TH STREET WEST
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests
approval of site plan amendment for the parcel of land located at 609 74t" Street West, legally
described as:
The west quarter of the north 5 acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
of Section 34, Township 28, Range 24 except the west 175 feet thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the requested site plan amendment has been reviewed by the City Council
and meets City requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site plan will adequately serve the purpose for which
it is proposed and will not have an adverse effect upon the public safety or general welfare;
and
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval for the site plan
amendment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. All landscaping, including fences, must be continuously maintained and not
be unsightly in appearance or in a state of disrepair; and
2. All trash must be stored inside the existing building.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
November 2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
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AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM #
REPORT #
CASE #
PUBLIC HEARING
11-RZN-05
mada PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of an amendment to the Richfield Zoning Ordinance to bring the property
located at 7421 Lyndale Avenue into conformance with the Richfield Comprehensive Plan.
The amendment will change the zoning of all but the west 140 feet of 7421 Lyndale Avenue
from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to MR-2 (Multi-Familv Residential).
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 11
Conduct a public hearing and by motion: Recommend approval of the
attached ordinance amending Richfield City Code Appendix 1 to change
the zoning designation of all but the west 140 feet of 7421 Lyndale Avenue
from C-1 to MR-2.
II. BACKGROUND
In addition to the requirement to prepare and periodically update a comprehensive plan,
State Law requires that cities amend zoning regulations to comply with that plan (MN §
473.865). The eastern portion of 7421 Lyndale Avenue is designated as Medium -High
Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan; however, it is zoned C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial). This property is currently occupied by a mobile home
park and meets the definition of a Medium -High Density Residential development at 12-
24 dwelling units per acre. The proposed zoning change is in agreement with both the
current use and the Comprehensive Plan designation.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• Subsection 507.03 of the Zoning Code states as its foremost purpose, "to
assist in the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan."
• Current zoning regulations do not adequately regulate development to be
in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
• MN § 473 requires that cities amend their zoning ordinance so as to not
conflict with the comprehensive plan.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• State Law requires that the City's Zoning and Comprehensive Plan be in
agreement. This parcel must be rezoned or the Comprehensive Plan must be
amended.
• The proposed change is consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and
the existing use.
C. FINANCIAL
• N/A
D. LEGAL
Notification: Notification of this public hearing was sent to all owners of
property to be considered and property owners within 350
feet of the subject property.
Other Actions:
Council: The City Council will consider the proposed amendment at a
first and second reading. If the Council adopts the
recommended changes, they will take effect 30 days after
the approved Council resolution is posted in the Sun Current
newspaper.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Recommend approval of the ordinance with amendments.
• Recommend denial of the proposed rezoning or portions thereof.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Ordinance
• Planning & Zoning Map
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Property owners in and around the subject area
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING
APPENDIX 1 TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY
REZONING ALL BUT THE WEST 140 FEET OF 7421
LYNDALE AVENUE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (C-
2)
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 13 of Appendix 1 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended by
adding new paragraph (44) as follows:
(44) M-16 (S of 74t" between Lyndale and Pleasant) The south 5 acres of
the north 10 acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 34, Township 28, Range 24, and the north 4 feet of that part of said
Northwest Quarter lying immediately south of said 5 acre tract, except hat
part of said tracts which are designated as General Commercial Areas.
Sec. 2. Appendix 1 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended by repealing Section 2,
paragraph (5).
Sec. 3. This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
74TH ST
Current Zoning
609
Lincoln
Field
Zoning Designations
Com unity Commercial Two -Family Res.
®al Commercial Multi -Family Res.
Planned General Commercial Prop7o ed SO
ingl -Family Residential High -Density Multi -Family Res.
7421 Lyndale Ave
Proposed Zoning
74TH ST
609
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0 195 390 780 1,170 1,560
Feet
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM # 4
REPORT #
CASE #
22
,.■wgM PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing to consider an amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The proposed
ordinance will revise the standards and process for consideration of the expansion of
dimensional or bulk nonconformities in the Mixed Use Districts.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct and close a public hearing and by motion: Recommend approval
of the attached ordinance amending Subsection 537.13, Subdivision 2
related to the consideration of the expansion dimensional or bulk
nonconformities in the Mixed Use Districts.
II. BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City revised the Zoning Code to create the Mixed Use Districts. As part of
this revision process, the City thought it prudent to include provisions to allow for some
expansion of buildings and/or uses that would become legally nonconforming under the
new zoning designations. As of this year, these regulations had not yet been tested on
an actual application.
In September, the City received its first request for an expansion of a nonconforming
building. In considering this application, it became clear that the proposed method for
processing such requests (site plan approval) was inadequate for addressing the
property in question and may be inadequate in addressing future applications. The
nature of an existing nonconforming structure will almost certainly require more flexibility
that the site plan approval process is designed to accommodate. For that reason, the
proposed ordinance will change the administrative process used in these instances from
site plan approval to a conditional use permit. The proposed ordinance also revises the
criteria necessary to issue a conditional use permit for the expansion of a bulk or
dimensional nonconformity.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• Provisions related to the expansion of legally nonconforming buildings were
specifically added to Mixed Use District regulations to provide flexibility. The
conditional use permit process is a more appropriate vehicle for addressing
the specific circumstances of an expanding nonconformity.
Specific conditions related to the issuance of a conditional use permit for an
expansion of a nonconforming building have been drafted based on 1)
existing regulations related to general conditional use permits, and 2) existing
regulations related to expansion of nonconforming building under the site plan
approval process. Conditions are proposed as follows:
a) The proposed expansion will not increase the overall, site -wide
degree of nonconformity;
b) Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed expansion meets
zoning and Comprehensive Plan requirements to the greatest degree
practical. These requirements include, but are not limited to parking,
landscaping, architectural design and fagade treatment, and site design;
c) Departures from zoning and Comprehensive Plan requirements must
be off -set through superior design and/or additional community/site
amenities;
d) The proposed expansion will not significantly impede implementation of
goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan;
e) The proposed expansion will not have undue adverse impacts on
governmental facilities, utilities, services or existing or proposed
improvements; and
f) The proposed expansion will not have undue adverse impacts on the
public health, safety or welfare.
I.B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• A conditional use permit allows more control over the specifics of a proposal
for the expansion of a nonconforming building than would the existing site
plan approval process.
C. FINANCIAL
• N/A
A LEGAL
• Notice of this public hearing was published in the Sun Current in accordance
with State and Local requirements.
• Other Actions:
• Council: The recommendation of the Planning Commission will go to the
City Council for two readings. If the City Council adopts the
recommended changes, they will take effect 30 days after the approved
Council resolution is posted in the Sun Current newspaper.
IV. ALTERNATIVE P ECOMMENDATION(S)
• Recommend approval of the proposed ordinance with additional changes.
• Recommend denial of the proposed ordinance.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Ordinance
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• N/A
BILL NO.
AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 537.13, SUBDIVISION 2 RELATED TO
EXPANSION OF DIMENSIONAL OR BULK NONCONFORMITIES
IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICTS
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Subsection 537.13, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 2. Expansion of Dimensional or Bulk Nonconformities. Legally
nonconforming buildings existing prior to February 19, 2006 that do not meet
dimensional or bulk standards of the Mixed Use Zoning District may be expanded
through review and approval of a site plan — Subsection 547.13. Expansion or
modification of a legally nonconforming building shall:
a) Not increase the overall, site -wide degree of nonconformity;
b) Result in the building and propefty being in greateF E;onf0FmanGe
the goals -and poliGies of theeoomprehensi a Plan; and Demonstrate that
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sd) Not significantly impede implementation of goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan,
eZ Not have undue adverse impacts on neighboring residential properties:
f� Not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, utilities,
services or existing or proposed improvements; and
g) Not have undue adverse impacts on the public health, safety or
welfare.
Sec. 2 This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
November, 2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM #
REPORT #
CASE #
PUBLIC HEARING
5
11-CUP-04
modM PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of a
nonconforming building at 7701 & 7717 Nicollet Avenue Menards).
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 11
Conduct and close a public hearing and by motion: Recommend
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of a
nonconforminq building at 7701 & 7717 Nicollet Avenue.
IL BACKGROUND
The building at 7701 Nicollet Avenue, the current home of Menards, was built in 1960
and no longer meets Menard's needs or current building standards. Menards has
purchased the adjacent property at 7717 Nicollet Avenue (built in 1961) and proposes to
demolish both buildings in order to construct a new, two-story facility with a lumber yard
and a garden center.
In 2005, the City adopted an 1-494 Corridor Master Plan which has since been
incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan. The following year, the City codified
zoning regulations to aid in the implementation of this Corridor Plan. In
acknowledgement of the many existing buildings that would be made nonconforming by
the new regulations, the City included a provision allowing for expansion of these
buildings provided that certain conditions were met. The City is in the process of
making some minor revisions to this process and Menards is asking Commission to
consider its application based on these proposed revisions.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
Legally nonconforming structures may be continued, including though repair,
replacement, restoration, maintenance or improvement in accordance with Section
509.25 of the Zoning Code and State Statute. Proposed revisions to the Zoning
Ordinance will allow legally nonconforming structures in the Mixed Use Districts to
expand through review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Findings necessary
for granting this permit are as follows:
a) The proposal will not increase the overall, site -wide degree of nonconformity;
While the proposal does not comply with a number of regulations related to the
positioning of the building in relation to the parking lot/street, it does include a second
story in a district that requires a minimum of two stories. There is no mixed -use
component to the site or pedestrian -oriented entry; however, through strategic
pedestrian upgrades both within and around the site, the overall walkability of the area
is improved.
b) The applicant must demonstrate that zoning and Comprehensive Plan requirements
are met to the greatest degree practical. These requirements include, but are not
limited to: parking, landscaping, architectural design and fagade treatment, and site
design;
The applicant has worked to meet or at least improve compliance with many
performance standards. Improvements and/or compliance are noted in the following
areas: building coverage, parking stall and aisle dimensions, parking lot setbacks,
parking lot screening, parking stalls (quantity), parking lot landscaping, refuse collection
treatment, screening of mechanical equipment, pedestrian connections, bike racks, and
fagade improvements (relief, window articulation, ground floor windows, material
selection, building articulation).
c) Any departures from zoning and Comprehensive Plan requirements must be off -set
through superior design and/or additional community/site amenities;
While there remain areas in which the proposal does not comply with Code
requirements, the applicant feels that the quality of the proposed improvements
outweighs these deficiencies. The nature of the Menards store makes it nearly
impossible to meet requirements like pulling the building up to Nicollet Avenue or
providing a "green spine" to lead pedestrians through the site. Staff does believe that
there is room for improvement in one category, and that is impervious surface. The
existing combined Jun Bo and Menards sites are 91 % impervious. The proposed site is
97% impervious. Code allows constrained sites to include improvements to the
boulevard in impervious surface calculations and this brings the proposal down to 93%
impervious. Staff recommends that the developer be required to revise plans in order
to remain at the existing 91 % impervious. Given that the parking study provided by the
developer states that 333 parking spaces is 68 more spaces than is needed during
peak weekend hours, it seems reasonable to require that spaces be removed to at least
maintain the status quo.
d) The proposal shall not significantly impede implementation of goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan;
The Comprehensive Plan stresses walkability, cohesive design and active uses in the I-
494 Corridor. The proposed plan includes improved sidewalks and boulevards on three
sides and the developer is willing to work with the City on an enhanced transit facility at
the corner of Nicollet Avenue and 77th Street. The proposed development will not
impede active uses or pedestrians throughout the remainder of the corridor.
e) The proposal shall not have undue adverse impacts on neighboring residential
properties;
There is no neighboring residential.
0 The proposal shall not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities,
utilities, services, or existing or proposed improvements; and
The developer continues to work with Public Works, Hennepin County and Mn/DOT to
insure that all impacts are addressed.
g) The proposal shall not have undue adverse impacts on the public health, safety, or
welfare.
Same as above.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• The existing building is legally nonconforming and Code allows for its
replacement exactly as is.
• The Mixed Use Districts allow for the expansion of nonconforming buildings if
certain criteria can be met.
• The Planning Commission must decide whether or not the conditions listed
(a-g) are adequately met.
• Staff recommends that additional landscaping (pervious surface) be required
in order to maintain the existing 91 % impervious surface.
C. FINANCIAL
• The required application processing fee has been paid.
D. LEGAL
Zoning: MU-C (Mixed Use - Community)
Land Use: Current: Retail & restaurant
Proposed: Retail
Comprehensive Plan: Regional Commercial/Office
Notification: Property -owners within 350-feet
Other Actions:
Council: Scheduled review: December 14, 2010
H RA: N/A
Hearing Examiner: N/A
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Recommend approval with additional stipulations.
• Recommend denial with a finding that the proposed use does not meet the required
criteria.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Site plans
Menards impervious surface statement
Planning & Zoning map
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Theron Berg, Menards
• Tyler Edwards, Menards
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF A
NONCONFORMING BUILDING AT
7701 AND 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests a
conditional use permit to allow the construction of an expanded Menards store at 7701 & 7717
Nicollet Avenue, properties legally described as:
7717 Nicollet Ave: That part of the West 315 feet of the Southeast'/ of Section
34, Township 28, Range 24, lying South of East 77t" Street and North of Highway
F.A.I. No. 494, being a part of Government Lot 8, according to the United States
Government Survey thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
and
7701 Nicollet Ave: That part of Government Lots 1 and 8, Section 34, Township
28, Range 24, described as beginning on the South line of said Government Lot
8 at its intersection with the extension South of the East Fine of Stevens Avenue
dedicated in the plat of "A.G. Bogen Company's Nicollet Avenue Addition";
thence North along said extension South of the center line of 2nd Avenue S.
dedicated in said plat; thence West along said South line to its intersection with a
line drawn parallel with an d315 feet East from the North and South Quarter line
of said Section 34; thence South along the last described parallel line to the
South line of said Government Lot 8; thence East along said South line to the
point of beginning, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield recommended approval of
the requested conditional use permit for expansion of a nonconforming building in a Mixed Use
District at its October 24, 2011 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the requested conditional use permit meets the requirements necessary for
issuing a conditional use permit for the expansion of a nonconforming building in a Mixed Use
District as specified in Richfield's Zoning Code, Section 537.13, Subd. 2; and
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval of the conditional use
permit for the expansion of a nonconforming building in a Mixed Use District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. A conditional use permit is issued to allow the construction of an expanded Menards
store, as described in City Council Letter No. , on the Subject Property legally
described above.
2. The conditional use permit at 7701 & 7717 Nicollet Avenue is subject to the following
conditions in addition to those specified in Section 537.13, Subd. 2 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance:
• That revised plans including additional enough landscaping to bring the
overall percentage of impervious surface down to 91 % or less by submitted to
and approved by the Community Development Director;
• That the property be platted;
The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that
dies;
• This approval does not include the signs shown on the drawings.
Separate sign permits are required.
• That a final lighting plan 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 maintenance agreement related to sidewalks and landscaping be
executed.
• That a final utility plan be submitted to and approved by the Public Works
Director.
• Based on the submitted parking study dated August 8, 2011, the City finds
that 265 parking stalls are required to serve this development. Snow storage
may only take place in parking stalls that are in excess of this minimum
requirement.
• That the recipient of this conditional use permit record this Resolution with the
County, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462.36, Subd. 1 and the
City's Zoning Ordinance Section 546.05, Subd. 7.
• Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the developer shall:
a) Submit a copy of the recorded conditional use permit;
b) Receive approval and record final plat;
c) Submit a copy of Hennepin County's approval of the final plat; and
d) Submit a surety equal to 125% of the value of any landscaping
improvements not yet complete.
3. The 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 City's Zoning
Ordinance, Section 547.09, Subd. 9.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
November 2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
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PROPOSED ZONING: Thst part of the West 315 f." of the Southeast 1/4 of Sevil- 34, T-- nnepin County, Minnesota. - _o !" STORM SEWER C, POWER FOLE 5-- UP 111-RIROJNDI FtECTRIC I sheet Title:
494, being a part of Government Lot 9, according to the United Mates Griverflinent Survey ther"I-f- He CAFCH BASH.
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Conentfirriant for Title Insurance - No. 230527 (Manard'S Site)
Impervious Surface Statement — Richfield
The impervious surface area of the Richfield Menards store has been a discussion issue
throughout the planning process, the existing Menards site is very limited in the amount
of available space remaining after construction of the store. Menards has complied with
the city code and reduced the building and parking lot foot print to allow for increased set
backs that are comprised of pervious green space. Additionally 16,529 sq feet of pervious
space exists in the Right -of -Way on the proposed site plan and is allowed by to be
counted toward code requirements on constrained sites. The proposed green space both
onsite and in the Right -of -Way is heavily landscaped to increase the aesthetics of the
overall site. In a typical situation a storm water detention area is comprised of green
space and greatly contributes to the pervious calculations and provides water quality.
Because of the size of the site the detention will take place underground, while this will
meet all water quality requirements it will eliminate a large source of green space. One
major contributing factor to the reduced pervious area on the new plan is the increased
setbacks and Right -of -Way including the addition of a sidewalk along the southern edge
of the property. The existing site has a higher percentage of pervious surface area than the
proposed site, however the quality of the proposed landscaping of the new site is
significantly higher and combined with the increased public amenities will result in a
much more attractive user friendly site while still maintaining the water quality benefits
through the use of underground retention. Accordingly it is our position the proposed site
will meet the underlying objective associated with green space requirements and should
be acceptable. The table below contains the square foot totals for the Menards site.
Total Sq. Ft
Pervious Surface
Percent
Menards
311,014
28,035
91 %
JunBo
101,994
7,783
92.4%
Combined
413,008
35,818
91.4%
New Site
413,010
12,316
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New Site w/ R.O.W.
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12,316 + 16,529 =
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93.3%
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AGENDA SECTION: New Business
AGENDA ITEM # 6
PC LETTER # 23.
CASE #
..90 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PC MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 249 2011
ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of a motion rescheduling the regular December Planning Commission Meeting.
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 11
By Motion: Approve the rescheduling of the regular December
Planning Commission meeting from December 26, 2011 (holiday) to
December 14. 2011.
II. BACKGROUND
The regularly scheduled December Planning Commission Meeting falls on a federal
holiday this year (Monday, December 26th). December 14th, the second Monday of the
month, was originally discussed as a possible study session date; however, no topic
has been discussed. Rather than hold a study session, staff proposes that the
Commission reschedule the regular December meeting to this date (if needed) in order
to allow for the processing of applications, should they be submitted.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The regularly scheduled December meeting falls on a holiday.
IV. ATTACHMENTS
None