DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AT 123rd COURT/CLOUD DRIVE NE. GORHAM DEVELOPMENT, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0029/LSJ)
Schedule of Actions
Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
06/10/14 |
City Council (1st Reading Rezoning) |
06/19/14 |
City Council (Comp Plan, 2nd Reading Rezoning, Plat, CUP) |
07/10/14 |
Action Deadline (Extended by City) |
08/22/14 |
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit. The applicant spoke at the public hearing on his behalf.
Background
The property (5 lots) in question is vacant land that is currently zoned I-1 (Light Industrial). This particular property has seen at least two previous zoning changes over the years. Originally, in 2006, the City Council rezoned this property to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) due to its proximity to other heavy industrial uses with outside storage and due to the need for more heavy industrial property within the City. More recently, in early 2014, the City Council rezoned this property to LI (Light Industrial) based on the site's close proximity to other residential uses in The Lakes which does not create an ideal location for heavy industrial uses. The property has now been vacant for several years as marketing efforts for heavy industrial or light industrial uses have not been successful.
At this time Gorham Development, LLC wishes to change the land use and zoning of the property to LDR (Low Density Residential) and DF (Development Flex) in order to subdivide and construct 25 single family homes. A preliminary plat and a conditional use permit are also required for such development.
Land Use/Zoning Changes
As stated earlier the applicant is proposing a land use change from LI (Light Industrial) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and a zoning change from I-1 (Light Industrial) to DF (Development Flex). The rationale for these changes are as follows:
1. The nature of the adjacent land uses to the west of this site are more consistent with single family home development. Those land uses include a large elementary school, large neighborhood park, senior housing, day care and office.
2. Land uses to the south and east include a variety of residential types located in The Lakes Development.
3. Substantial efforts can be made to screen the immediately adjacent heavy industrial uses to the north (3 lots) from the new residential uses.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Existing Conditions
Preliminary Plat
Site and Utility Plans
Grading Plan
Landscape Plan
Elevations and Floor Plans
Narratives from the Developer
Color Sketch Plan
Body
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.355, Subdivision 2, prescribes the procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 10, 2014, and recommended approval regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment request for:
LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 2, THE LAKES OF RADISSON THIRTY-SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA; AND
LOT 2, BLOCK 1, AND THAT PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THE LAKES OF RADISSON COMMERCIAL PARK, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, ASSUMED BEARING, ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF 538.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID LINE TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ITS EATERLY EXTENSION 653.77 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND SAID LINE THERE TERMINATING.
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment request and finds the change to be in general conformance to the adopted Comprehensive Plan for land use compatibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that the land use plan be amended to change portions of the property, as described above, and based on land use maps contained within Case File No. 14-0029, from LI (Light Industrial) to LDR (Low Density Residential).
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 10th day of July 2014.