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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-172 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2005/12/05• • RESOLUTION NO. 05-172 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALE AND DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR EXCESS LAND PARCELS WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park owns certain property and can obtain title to certain other public property, the status and use of which has been reviewed as part of the City's excess public land process; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that certain properties will be sold for development of housing, and WHEREAS, the Sale and Design Review Process and Design Guidelines incorporate components resulting from public input during the excess public land process; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a uniform Sale and Design Review Process, to ensure residents have a preference in purchasing parcels; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish Design Review Guidelines to ensure homes constructed are compatible with neighboring homes and neighborhoods. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Sale and Design Review Process and Design Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted by reference; and shall be administered by the St. Louis Park Housing thority. R v e rd for Administration: City Manager Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 5, 2005 1 l /�� f ,i /? (ek Mayor / - Resolution No. 05-172 -2- EXHIBIT A SALE AND DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS The City's legal counsel has reviewed the proposed sale process and advises that a residency preference is legally sound. The process is designed to ensure individual residents are allowed equal access to the purchase process as there is strong consensus from task force members and residents that developers should not have an advantage in purchasing sites. 1. The proposal process would be announced and communicated clearly and often to ensure interested parties are informed. A pre -proposal meeting will be conducted. This meeting will outline the requirements of the proposal process, design standards, design review process, and requirements of development agreement. 2. Purchase of a parcel or a portion of a parcel by adjacent owners. a. For oversized excess land parcels, offer adjacent property owners the opportunity to purchase a portion of the excess land parcel at fair market value. This would provide an opportunity for adjacent owners to expand their existing homes. b. Provide adjacent property owners and neighbors, the option to purchase a parcel or portion where parcels are deemed unsuitable for building a new large single family home 3. The following components would provide a "level playing field" for purchase by residents. a. The selected buyers of single family lots would be the residents with the highest offer that agrees to: occupy the home; comply with the design standards, submit to the design review process and contractual requirements; and, demonstrates financial capability. A house plan would not be required to make a proposal, but agreement to comply with the standards would be required. b In the event resident offers do not meet the minimum fair market appraised value, the highest non-resident offer would be selected. c. Each buyer could only purchase one single family parcel. d. The multi -lot parcels requiring coordination of developing roads and utility access would be offered to both developers and residents that demonstrate development capability. No parcels would be sold until a proposal with site design and house plans that meet all applicable city codes was approved by the design review committee. 4. Potential buyers will submit their offer price and a signed statement of agreement to comply with design guidelines, comply with the decision of the design review committee, adhere to a completion date, and use a licensed contractor. 5. The person with selected offer will have six weeks to provide: a plan in compliance with design standards and zoning and building codes for review by the design review committee b. proof of demonstrated financial capability to build their proposed home c. references of the builder d. proof of builder's insurance e. general contractor license number f. estimated completion date Resolution No. 05-172 -3- 6. Staff will conduct initial review of house and site plan and other provisions. 7. The house and site design will be forwarded to the design review committee, which will be composed of: a residential architect; a landscape architect; an individual from the respective neighborhood association; a builder or realtor; and an Excess Land Task Force member. The committee will meet with the perspective buyer to provide feedback regarding the design. The City/HA would retain the right to refuse any offer or design plan found unsuitable by the Design Review Committee. The house and site plan must be approved pnor to sale. 8. The Housing Authonty and buyer would execute a development agreement at the time of sale committing the buyer to build a home consistent with the approved plans within a reasonable period of time. DESIGN GUIDELINES These design guidelines would ensure that the new homes will blend with the surrounding area and address specific design desires of the City and neighboring residents. There is a strong preference for designs that fit urban lots and have streetscape appeal by using details such as front porches or defined front entrances. Potential buyers are expected to consult with an architect on the house design. The city's architectural design assistance service can be accessed for this purpose A design review committee will review the site and house plans, providing feed back to the individual dunng the design phase. In addition, all plans must meet zoning and building code requirements. 1. Interior Building Design • Each home shall be single-family, owner -occupied. • Minimum of three bedrooms. • Two full bathrooms are preferred, however, a minimum of one full bathroom and a'' Y2 bathroom will be considered. • A full basement shall be provided in the house unless soil conditions warrant otherwise, or unless the selected design results in a split level basement or walkout. • Value added amenities such as greatrooms, dens or porches are required. • Energy efficient products and construction techniques are encouraged. 2. Exterior Building Design • The goal is to build a large single family home with height and mass of the new home compatible with the scale of the surrounding neighborhood. Two story homes on a block of one story homes can be designed with compatible style and finishes. Architectural details such as roofline, gables, and window detailing shall be compatible with existing buildings in the neighborhood. • Plans must present a balanced and pleasing distribution of wall and window areas from all views. Windows shall be presented on all building elevations. Double hung windows are preferred, especially on the front of the house facing streets. • Exterior materials (siding, soffits, doors, windows) should be low in maintenance. Steel, brick and stucco are preferred exterior materials. High-grade synthetics and new siding materials will be considered. Resolution No. 05-172 -4- 3 Garage Design • A two -car, or larger, garage attached or detached, must be provided on the site for a single family house. • The garage should not be the predominant feature of the home; if there is an alley, it must be used for garage access. If there is not alley access, the home shall be designed to minimize the view of the garage doors to the street (e.g. garage doors turn away from the street, garage set back from the front facade, etc.) 4. Site and Grounds • The entire ground shall be landscaped to be aesthetically pleasing in all seasons. Land forms and plant matenals shall be used to define the site and blend with the adjoining property. • Existing trees shall be preserved when possible. Care should be taken to preserve existing root systems. Tree wrap reinforcement shall be used on trees directly adjacent to active grading and construction areas. In the event tree removal is required to build, tree replacement is required. • All air condition units must be located in rear or side yard.