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Home My WebLink About99-036 Multi-family development concept June 16, 1999 Northview Development Corporation Attention: Jeffrey Gustafson 13241 Holasek Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55346 RE: Applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change Dear MR. Gustafson: Enclosed are application forms for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map and for an amendment to the Official Zoning Map. Also included is procedural guide for each type of application. If you have any questions about these ap-plications, or the necessary process, please contact me at 447-4230. Sincerely, U. Q'l~ ~ Kansier, AlGI> Planning Coordinator Enclosure c: DRC Members 1:\99files\99subjec\99-Q36\aQPlet.doc 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PLANNING REPORT PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: 6A PRESENTATION BY NORTHVIEW DEVELOPMENT ON MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON TOWER STREET BEHIND PRIORDALE MALL JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR YES X NO-N/A JUNE 14, 1999 AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: Jeffrey Gustafson of North view Development Corporation has requested the opportunity to address the Planning Commission about the development of a multifamily dwelling on property located on Tower Avenue south of Priordale Mall (see attached map). This property is presently zoned C-4 (General Business) and is designated for Community Retail Shopping uses on the Comprehensive Plan. Development of the site with multifamily dwellings would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan as well as a rezomng. There is no application pending at this time. Mr. Gustafson has requested the opportunity to make a presentation to the Planning Commission and answer any questions. The Commission cannot make any decisions or recommendations on this development without the benefit of a public hearing. ACTION REOUIRED: No action is required or appropriate at this time. 1:\99files\99subjec\99-036\99036pc.doc Page 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OS/29/99 05:28 FAX 6129492683 JEFFREY GUSTAFSO laI01 NORTHVIEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION May 26, 1999 13241 Koluek Lane Eden Prairie. MN 55346 Tel (611)- 949-2667 Cell (612)-720-7174 MS. Jane Kansier, AlCP City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 Dear Ms. Kansier, Per our discussions, we would appreciate being on the June 14 Planning Commission agenda to discuss our feelings of the R-3 apartment use as being the best use for the property we have under contract on Duluth Street. Your assistance is realized and appreciated by us. Please call if there are any questions at this time! -q-b6 -'~ ~ \\0 <;:) !; ( 5 I 0 263689 PRIOR ..s> C- . ~ ., ..s;) I'- - CD ~ ~ l'-- 01 ...S) c.D ST '~~32 ST. -y 4-5~o ~\\...\.. '.1 - OV,S , , ~~O PR'ORDALE MALL. INV.ESTOR~; 263689 -( 60 .OO~___ ._---_.~ o .- 2:"''' .,,-00 2. e;; ~ -Z" 2 S HAUSER 5482 ENIVID :MENT 138364 . 666. 29~' AWRENCE ;$CHWEI9.H, - , ...,- 1737,f$9:':f~~j o .. ci o r<') 3 A . .~ 500 A/-<':-\ :"l. ! ,. _r. , '~,,;,: ~ t.' OUTL.OT A " .if;'eR.oO~V,l,~!-E:CENTER ,"'1~1c~i~r .. ,~};.) LtX.JfJiotJ t>F t2.b~~ 1ST " " i. ',OJ. " roo ~. !S "> N. BORKA <t 1 r- 0- ,..... ..g , I I _ -"no- 412.50 IC! r<')! r- C\J~ ~ (P :~ / - -. .19,2,970 \' 412.50 o t- Z o !I: , Q. }- 0:,; I !! L '.. ~~~..: 'Cct..~ . " !~ \~~ 2 #lh J. C ,. I I 4v~ .', ~ f:: . !03~i.39 -. ~ ,,:~/,-, Planning Commission at the next meeting. The Planning Commission could then forward a recommendation to the Council. The Planning Commission discussed the various options. Criego asked for a clarification of the current ordinance. Rye reiterated the amount of area and the amount oftime it is allowed. Tovar and Rye explained the process for the amendment of the text if the proposal is any different than currently proposed. MOTION BY CRIEGO, SECOND VONHOF, TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JULY 12, 1999, AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALES AS A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE WITH SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. Criego noted we wanted the applicant to go forward with this request, but this is as quick as we can do this. Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (STAMSON VOTING NO). S. Old Business: None 6. New Business: A. PRESENTATION BY NORTBVIEW DEVELOPMENT - JEFF GUSTAFSON Mr. Jeffrey Gustafson, discussed the status of the property located on Tower Avenue South of Prior dale Mall and west of the school district property. He noted he previously applied for a rezoning of this property, but the application was denied based on the lack of commercial land in the City. He stated this property is not a good commercial site. It is better suited to high density residential uses. He understands the neighbors fear about high density residential, but believes that a quality project will benefit the area. They tried to make this a commercial use and contemplated a mini-storage use of the site. They then discovered that a sewer line ran through this property which would require shifting the building. The common lot line between the commercial and residential zoning also requires a 60' setback. They could not make this site work. He is here tonight to take a reading of the Planning Commission to find if they would be receptive to reviewing the R-4 Zoning. He displayed a possible layout of this site. Tom Baxtrom, Pinnacle Realty Management Company, explained the local market. Research indicates that Prior Lake needs rental housing. There are not a lot of sites available. They manage all types of rental property and do not have complaints because they maintain their properties. This is an ideal site that would make sense. Stamson asked what makes this the ideal site. Baxtrom noted that quick access and the adjacent wetland make it a highly desirable area for residential living. 1:\99fi1es\99plcomm\pcmin\nm061499.doc 14 Criego asked how the 60' setback would affect the commercial use of this site. Gustafson noted the site was 125,000 square feet. There is residential zoning to the south and the east. Criego asked about rent prices in the area. Baxtrom noted rents would be $600 to $700. V onhof stated that one of the greatest challenges is the transition between uses. How will this site work that way, and why is it more appropriate than C-4? Gustafson stated he has not seen any problems with the transition. Most people in single family houses do not like to look at commercial buildings. Most people are afraid of the unknown, but once built, they are generally accepted. Market rate apartment buildings, properly built and properly managed, are an asset to the community. Criego commented that his feeling has not changed. It is probably a better use of the property than C-4. 7. Announcements and Correspondence: Rye explained the US Post Office is looking for a site to expand the existing facility. They have solicited sites, and have 6 proposals. They will be holding a public hearing in the next couple of weeks to discuss those proposals. Rye explained the potential sites. It is still not entirely clear how they plan to use the new building. They are still in the process of collecting information. This is something the Planning Commission may want to think about as a land use. We will try to distribute additional information as it becomes available. Rye explained we have asked them to consider complying with our ordinance, but they are not obligated to do so. Kuykendall explained a facility such as this can help kick off redevelopment. Rye explained that the question oflocation is important. Generally, in terms of what is happening downtown, this can be another development. Rye updated the Planning Commission on the status of the library and Lakefront Park. 8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Donald Rye Director of Planning Jane Kansier Recording Secretary 1:\99fi1es\99plcomm\pcmin\rnn061499.doc IS