HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 245-15 - IncentiveDevPlan.R2014-025CUP.HolyAnargyroiGreekOrthodoxChurchRESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church applied for an Incentive Development
Final Plan (#R2014-025CUP) to permit the construction of an addition to the existing Greek
Orthodox Church comprised of a classroom and fellowship hall, including the demolition of a
building and establishment of a new parking area. The property is located along the west side of
Seventh Avenue N.W., and along the north side of West Center Street; and,
WHEREAS, R.C.O. § 62.630 provides the criteria for incentive developments against which
this application must be analyzed; and,
WHEREAS, on April 22, 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 design of private and public utility facilities
meet the requirements and specifications which the applicable utility has
adopted. The Fire Department has indicated there is adequate water
supply provided for fire protection.
b) Geologic Hazard: There are no known geologic hazards related to this
project.
c) Access Effect: Ingress and egress points have been designed and
located so as to address planned public and private improvements.
Private access to the parking area requires city approval. The new
parking area will improve traffic safety and traffic circulation within the
site. The existing drop-off area will be retained and modified to allow
construction of the west addition.
d) Pedestrian Circulation: The plan includes elements to assure that
pedestrians can move safely both within the site and across the site
between properties. Accommodations for transit access have been
provided. A pedestrian path will be provided from 7t" Ave NW to the east
of the site to enhance pedestrian access and connectivity to and through
the site. A pedestrian path will also be constructed from the new parking
lot in the western portion of the site to the new building addition on the
west end of the church and to the church itself.
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e) Foundation and Site Plantings: A landscape plan for the site has been
prepared which indicates the finished site will be consistent with the
landscape character of the surrounding area. Landscaping will be
installed throughout the site and along the site perimeters. Confirmation
needs to be submitted that the plantings and fencing required to the west
and north meet the alternative bufferyard "g" standards.
f) Site Status: Adequate measures have been taken to ensure the future
maintenance and ownership pattern of the project, including open space
and accessibility through the site. The applicant has obtained variances
to account for multiple buildings on a lot, and the applicant has fulfilled
the requirement to plat the properties into a single lot. Evidence needs to
be submitted indicating that the plat has been recorded.
g) Screening and Bufferyards: New plantings will be located to the west
and north, along the shared lot line with the neighbors to the north and
west in order to comply with alternative bufferyard "g" standards per the
requirements of the City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance. A 5-foot wide
bufferyard must be planted along the west and north property lines where
the parking area abuts residential uses meeting the alternative "g"
bufferyard standards. The latter requirement includes provision of a 6'
high wood stockade fence constructed within the 5-foot wide bufferyard,
on the inside of the required plantings. Confirmation needs to be
submitted that the plantings and fencing required to the west and north
meet the alternative bufferyard "g" standards.
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.
i) Internal Circulation Areas: Plans for off-street parking and loading areas
and circulation aisles to serve these areas appear to meet the ordinance.
j) Ordinance Requirements: The applicant will need to submit revised
Landscape Plans showing compliance with the alternative "g" bufferyard
requirements along the west and north sides of the property. The
proposed development is consistent with the requirements of the
underlying zoning district for similar uses, and the required variances
have been obtained to allow for encroachment into setbacks and multiple
buildings on a single lot.
k) Non -Vehicular and Alternate Modes of Travel: The existing pedestrian
access to the site will continue to function as it does currently, with an
accessible entry plaza connecting to the public walkway. Pedestrian
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access will be enhanced from the east and west ends of the property in
order to allow for connectivity throughout the site from the new parking lot
and 7t" Ave NW.
1) Master Plan Consistency: The area is not included in a planning area
for which a detailed master plan has been adopted. However, the Kutzky
Park Neighborhood and `The Kutzky Park Vision Plan' are addressed in
the adopted Rochester Land Use Plan. It is considered that this
development complies with the provisions which pertain to Kutzky Park
neighborhood within the Land Use Plan. Specifically, the proposal
maintains existing unique character of the neighborhood through
addressing urban -design principles that maximize the walkable, mixed -
use character traits already established in Kutzky Park. The reduction of
parking in this project allows for ample landscaping of the site which will
enhance and maintain neighborhood amenity and character; and,
WHEREAS, the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must submit a revised Landscape Plan which shows
compliance with the alternative bufferyard "g" requirements along the
west and northern boundaries of the west parking lot;
2. Grading and Drainage Plan approval is required for this application;
3. The condition of existing pedestrian facilities, curb & gutter will be
reviewed by Public Works staff and any needed panel repair and or
replacement work shall be completed concurrent with development;
4. Construction/reconstruction of any public infrastructure (excluding
sidewalk) associated with this development will require approval of a City -
owner Contract;
5. This additional development may be subject to a Plant Investment Fee
(PIF) for any incremental difference between the existing and proposed
water meter for the domestic service. Any applicable PIF will be
calculated and collected through the Building Permit review and approval
process;
6. Boulevard trees are required for the development at the rate of 1 tree per
35 feet of frontage on West Center Street and 7t" Ave NW. A boulevard
tree planting plan shall be approved by the City Forester prior to planting;
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7. The developer shall submit evidence that the approved Final Plat R2015-
007PLAT has been recorded with Olmsted County Property Records;
8. The Council's action 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 May 18, 2015, and gave all interested persons an opportunity to give
testimony and make presentations; 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.
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 #R2014-025CUP Final Plan requested by the
Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church to permit the construction of an addition to the existing
Greek Orthodox Church comprised of a classroom and fellowship hall, including demolition of a
building and establishment of a new parking area in the area of Seventh Avenue N.E., and West
Center Street is granted subject to the eight conditions of approval described above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DAY OF , 2015.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2015.
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
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