HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 013-16 - BuckeyeLLC.IncentDevPlan#R2015-026CUPRESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Buckeye, LLC, applied for an Incentive Development Final Plan (#R2015-
026CUP) to permit the construction of a six -story, 92-unit mixed use development with below
grade parking, first floor commercial and upper floors residential. The property is located along at
the southeast corner of Fourth Street S.E., and Third Avenue S.E.; and,
WHEREAS, R.C.O. § 62.630 provides the criteria for incentive developments against which
this application must be analyzed; and,
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2015, the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing on this final plan, reviewed the application according to the criteria in R.C.O. §
62.630(2), and suggested the following findings of fact:
Final Development Plan Criteria:
a) Public Facility Design: The site has access to storm sewer, sanity pipe,
and water main along the boundaries of the site. All final plans will be
submitted and approved by RPU prior to permit issuance.
b) Geologic Hazard: There are no known geologic hazards on the site.
c) Access Effect: The project proposes removing three current access
points along 3rd Avenue SE and consolidating them into one access and
combining two existing accesses on 4t" Street SE into one. The existing
locations do not meet driveway separation requirements of section 64.143
and the proposed driveways cannot based on the lot size, however the
City Engineer can allow a reduction to the standards based on section
64.146.
d) Pedestrian Circulation: Pedestrian access is located along the public
sidewalk to the north and west of the building, connecting to the
Downtown and Bear Creek Trails. There is signalized crossing for
pedestrians to travel north and west at the intersection of 3rd Avenue SE
and 4t" Street SE providing safe access to the Government Center, Mayo
Campus, and downtown businesses. Transit access to the main hub is
located approximately five blocks away on 2nd Street SW.
e) Foundation and Site Plantings: The proposed landscape plan improves
upon the area beautification. The current site, as well as the sites
immediately west and north are 100 percent impervious. The proposed
tree plantings and planter boxes will integrate with the existing
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landscaping at the Government Center to the northwest. The proposed
4t" Street SE boulevard trees will continue the plantings from the
Government Center Parking lot to the east.
f) Site Status: The applicant has combined the original four lots into one
through the Final Plat process approved on November 16, 2015. The
project will be required to install all landscaping and public improvements
as shown on the approved plan prior to building permit or CO issuance.
g) Screening and Bufferyards: All parking areas, traffic circulation, and
refuse storage are located within the building. There are no bufferyard
requirements for this site based on the adjacent commercial uses.
h) Final Building Design: The final building design is consistent with the
principles identified in preliminary development plan relative to Height
Impact, Setbacks, and Internal Site Design. The blank foundation walls of
the south and east facades have been altered to integrate a modular
trellis system for vines to grow and visually break up the walls. The
attached elevations show detailed building design and materials
consistent with the approved preliminary plan.
i) Internal Circulation Areas: Plans for off-street parking and loading areas
and circulation aisles to serve these areas meet ordinance requirements
in terms of design. The internal ramp has been relocated from the
preliminary plan to ensure all drive aisle and circulation meet the
ordinance requirements. Off-street parking is met through the Downtown
Parking Overlay Zone requirements as approved in the preliminary plan.
j) Ordinance Requirements: The Final Plan proposal meets all ordinance
requirements except density. The density bonus was granted by the
Council during the Preliminary Plan review. Based on the Downtown
Parking Overlay Zone, the development meets required off-street parking.
The project exceeds the required 5% landscaping requirement with a
proposal of 7% located along the north and west facades.
k) Non -Vehicular and Alternate Modes of Travel: Pedestrian oriented
space is provided in patio seating at street level on the west side of the
building, on the east side of the building on the second floor terrace and
along the north and west sides of the building on the rooftop patio.
Pedestrian access is located along the public sidewalk to the north and
west, connecting to the Downtown and Bear Creek Trails. Bicycle parking
is available on the south side of the lot as well as inside the parking
garage. Convenient transit access is located along 4th Street and 3rd
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Avenue with service running both weekday and weekends. The main
transit hub is located approximately five blocks away on 2nd Street SW.
1) Master Plan Consistency: This site lies on the edge of the study area
for the Downtown Master Plan adopted by the City Council in January of
2011. The site is designated as mixed use on the plan, along a future 3rd
Avenue SE transit corridor. The proposed Buckeye project fulfills many of
the goals of the Downtown Master Plan such as the incorporation of
mixed uses, mixed material facade design, active streetscape, and
walkable urbanism; and,
WHEREAS, the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
subject to the following conditions-
1. Grading & Drainage Plan approval is required prior to building permit
approval;
2. Utility plan must show the two water services that may still be located on
the property, abandonment of all existing water services not utilized, and
the new water service connection to the public water main;
3. Dedication of a public Pedestrian Facilities and Right -Of -Way
Maintenance Easement is needed for the proposed pedestrian facilities
that will lie outside the ROW;
4. A revocable permit will be required for any signage and canopies
extending into the public Right -Of -Way;
5. The final plan submittal must address driveway design and site line
issues determined by Public Works;
6. The new properly sized water service must be shown on the final plan;
7. All street level windows shall remain transparent and free of any graphics;
8. The Council's actions in approving this development occur in response to the
applicant's or his/her representative's oral and written representations as to
the appearance of the building design, exterior facade, and landscaping. As
such, the applicant must not deviate from the appearance of the building
design, exterior facade and landscaping as originally presented to the
Council without the Council's prior approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council held a public hearing on the incentive development
preliminary plan request on January 4, 2016, and gave all interested persons an opportunity to
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give testimony and make presentations; and,
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WHEREAS, at the January 4t" public hearing, the Council amended condition #7 to read as
7. All street level windows shall remain transparent. The term "transparent"
does not prohibit the use of temporary window coverings for the purpose of
reducing or eliminating sun glare; and,
WHEREAS, at the January 4t" public hearing, the Council added condition #9 to read as
9. Lighting will comply with the revised Site Lighting Calculation (Sheet E) dated
"12/17/15 Incentives Development Photometrics;" and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant's representative appeared at the public hearing and testified that
the Applicant agreed with all of the above recommended conditions of approval as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
that it adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings of fact and recommended conditions
of approval, and that Incentive Development Final #R2015-026CUP Final Plan requested by
Buckeye, LLC, to permit the construction of a six -story, 92-unit mixed use development with below
grade parking, first floor commercial and upper floors residential located along at the southeast
corner of Fourth Street S.E., and Third Avenue S.E., is granted subject to the nine conditions of
approval described above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DAY OF , 2016.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2016.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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