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Home My WebLink About2004/03/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular jr,T.ILOUOIFSCTY OFFICIAL MINUTES ARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 22, 2004 The meeting convened at 8.00 p m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers John Basil!, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick and Mayor Jeff Jacobs Also present: City Manager(Mr. Harmening), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah), Planning Coordinator(Ms. Erickson), and City Clerk (Ms. Reichert) 2 Request of Rottlund Homes (Quadion Corporation) for a preliminary PUD and plat for property located at 3630 Wooddale Ave, 5951 and 5957 W 37th Street, 5912 Oxford Street, 5916 Oxford Street, 5920 Oxford Street, 5926 Oxford Street Case Nos. 03-73-PUD, 03-74-S Ms. Erickson gave background on the site and previous zoning of the property She described the two alternatives and the features of each alternative. She stated that staff felt they could mitigate the effect of the retaining wall of the stormwater pond. Staff felt that most of the issues have been resolved with the developer although building height still remains an issue. The Elmwood Study showed a new streetscape on Wooddale Ave and a future transit station along the LRT corridor Staff was concerned that the development should have a pedestrian edge to it along Wooddale Ave. and W 36`h St rather than being a centrally focused plan Ms Erickson explained the pnvacy hedge separating public and private space and the stoops designed in the development She described the different first floor elevations and the views at pedestrian level. Staff's would like to see building height relating directly with the street along Wooddale Ave. Rottlund had expressed concerns about drainage on the site and its relation to the building height Councilmember Basin clarified that the number of units in Alternative 2 was 206 units He inquired if the retaining wall could be eliminated if a few town homes were removed and the stormwater pond enlarged. Ms. Enckson replied that a complete remodeling of stormwater would need to be done to determine that. Councilmember Basil! emphasized the need for complete access to Wooddale Ave. He felt the buffer yards were very important along Oxford St Councilmember Basil! had a concern about cut through traffic and felt there were safety ' concerns with turning Oxford St. back into a two-way street as suggested in the staff report. Mr Tim Whitten, Rottlund Homes, was present. He introduced Tim Himmer(Rottlund), Dave Nash (MFRA), Jim Voss (Cressa), and Jim Landy (Quadion). He stated that they could drop the garage and floor level by two feet and did not feel they had a worst case scenario with relation to the street. He added that the exposed garage doors would be on the interior of the development and not visible from the perimeter. He didn't feel there was a lot of exposed block where it would warrant window requirements for the garage. Rottlund is willing to look at creating a direct entrance onto Wooddale for the condominium building to allow access to the park and Wooddale. He felt they could make the same connection for the senior building as well. Mr Whitten explained that the developer did not feel the underground stormwater storage would be feasible. He gave a presentation on how the buildings would be viewed from the neighborhood. Special Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 22, 2004 Mr. Whitten felt that the condition regarding an entrance off of 36th which would be a secondary entrance. There was a condition on the materials used on the ground floor elevation along Wooddale and Mr. Whitten felt they could work with staff on that issue. He reported that there was a condition that they comply with DORA (Designed Outdoor Recreation Area) and he did not know how they would design that as yet He stated that they could do a tiered retaining wall Mr Whitten felt that lift stations were not needed at every garage entrance. Ms. Erickson replied that change had already been made in the resolution Councilmember Sanger had concerns that Rottlund had not completed the stormwater remodeling. Mr. Nash stated that the modelings for both alternatives have been done. Ms. Erickson clarified that no modeling had been done should the pond be expanded and two units removed. Councilmember Sanger asked if an underground storage tank was used if the pond would not be so steep. Mr. Nash reported that building elevations are relevant to the pond elevation which is dictated by the storm sewer outlet pipe which is an existing condition. He did not feel that there was another alternative to make the pond smaller. Councilmember Sanger would like to the developer look at placing an underground storage tank somewhere on the property to help reduce the pond. She felt that by lowering the pond they could lower the retaining wall which she did not find to be aesthetically pleasing as it currently is. Mr. Nash stated that they would need watershed approval for the stormwater plan and they may not approve an underground tank. Councilmember Basill clarified that they want to reduce the volume of the pond not the surface area. Brian Fortmeyer, 5818 Goodnch Ave, inquired why the building to the right of the pond went from two buildings to one building. Mr. Whitten replied that it was due to interior roadway design concerns and it also reduced the size of the open space use Mr. Fortmeyer was concerned that residents to the south would only have a view of buildings. Mr Whitten showed the landscaping plan. Mr. Harmening stated that this development is required to make a payment in lieu of parkland dedication and it would be up to Council on how to use those funds. Ms. Erickson clanfied that the reason why staff contemplated making Oxford St. two-way was because as a one way street emergency vehicles and city staff had to go around the block to access the neighborhood. Jim Blomberg, 3771 Alabama Ave S., wanted to know if the front of the structures could be softened to fit into the surrounding neighborhood perhaps by use of more wood than brick Mr Whitten stated that they would be willing to do so however, they are required to use certain materials. Mr. Blomberg would like to see Oxford St. kept a one-way street. Scott Simonett, 6232 Oxford St., stated that he was concerned with the height of the senior rental housing building. He did not want to see a precedent set for future developers to go with higher buildings. Mr. Whitten clarified that the building is going to be four stories Mr Simonett expressed his concerns regarding the developer's application for TIF funds. Jess Ford, 6215 Oxford St , stated the neighborhood's support for the development He had concerns that the neighborhood continue to be involved in the planning, design and aesthetics. Ms. Jeremiah clarified that Council has the opportunity to call for a public hearing at final PUD. Mayor Jacobs felt that was appropriate. Ms Erickson explained that the preliminary PUD adopts a resolution that lists conditions of approval and those conditions must be met in the final plans. Special Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 22, 2004 Councilmember Basill would like the final PUD to be a public process and would like to call a public hearing. He felt they were on a tight timeline and he wanted to ensure neighborhood participation. Councilmember Basill felt they need to work on height as they move forward. Mr. Whitten would like to see allowable height determined in the application. Ms. Jeremiah informed Council that they still could grant height in excess of forty-five feet at the time of final PUD if they hold a public heanng It was motioned by Councilmember Basall, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve Resolution No. 04-044 regarding Preliminary PUD and Plat for property located at 3630 Wooddale Ave, 5951 and 5957 W 37`h Street, 5912 Oxford Street, 5916 Oxford Street, 5920 Oxford Street, 5926 Oxford Street, add a public hearing to the Final PUD, make a good faith effort to achieve improved storm water design and superior design of the parking garages for Final PUD. Motion passed 6-0 Mayor Jacobs thanked the neighborhood, developers, and all involved with the project. Mr. Whitten acknowledged the hard work of Michael Noonan. 3. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. 1,„..... .-.—..40._ -.0 . /2...0—...,....L.---g— 4111 , i L... d// Cat Clerk Ma or I