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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 6.H.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/25/2024
Agenda Item:
Set December 9, 2024, as the date of public hearing for the rezoning of the subject property from T-Transition to B-1, Community Business District, O-R, Office Residential District, R-4, Multiple Family Dwelling District, and R-2, One- and Two-Family Dwelling District and for an amended Preliminary Plat and Final Plat review of Mesenbrink Subdivision (Blue Earth County PID R430915400003 and R430915400009); by request of Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc.
Recommendation/Action(s):
The Planning Commission will review a request at the November 20, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. Staff recommends setting December 9, 2024, as the date of public hearing.
Summary:
Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. is seeking to set the date of public hearing for the rezoning of the subject property from T-Transition to B-1, Community Business District, O-R, Office Residential District, R-4, Multiple Family Dwelling District, and R-2, One-and Two-Family Dwelling District and for an amended Preliminary Plat and Final Plat review of Mesenbrink Subdivision.
Previous Approvals
In early 2023, the City of Mankato received a development proposal, known as Mesenbrink Mixed-use Development Project, located on an approximately 105-acre parcel in Blue Earth County Minnesota (which has been annexed into the City of Mankato). The proposed project would construct a new mixed-use development consisting of retail space, apartment units and single-family residential units. The area was previously subject to an environmental review for this area as part of the Greater East Mankato Infill Service District AUAR. The Greater East Mankato Infill Service District AUAR approval has expired, and therefore the applicant conducted the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
The EAW documented the purpose and need of the project along with the anticipated social, economic, and environmental effects. The EAW was made available for public and agency review beginning on February 7, 2023. In addition to the standard comment period, staff notified the adjacent property owners and rental properties of the EAW and held an open house on March 1, 2023, to gather additional comments.
An original electronic copy of the EAW is available for review at the City’s website at: https://www.mankatomn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12958/638107513590968202.
The comment period ended on March 9, 2023. The applicant submitted responses to the comments submitted during the comment period of the EAW. The responses can be found in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The City Council adopted a resolution making a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
Following the EAW review, Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. requested a Land Use Amendment to change the guided land use from Public/Semi-Public to Medium Density Residential to allow for a mixed-use development including single-family dwellings, apartment units, and commercial uses. At the time, the City’s Land Use Plan showed the area to be guided as Public/Semi-Public. Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. submitted plans for the development of this site with a mix of low-, medium-, and high density residential and commercial development and is requesting a change to the Land Use Plan and Map to Medium Density Residential to support their development request. The City Council approved the Land Use Plan amendment on July 24, 2023.
On April 8, 2024, the Mankato City Council approved the original preliminary plat
A request for a conditional use permit to allow wetland sequencing and replacement was approved by City Council on August 12, 2024.
Lots and Block Standards
The proposed Mesenbrink Subdivision plat contains just under 105 acres and includes 3 blocks. Block 1 includes 3 lots, Lot 1 is 2.59 acres and is noted to contain a "C-Store”; Lot 2 is 3.04 Acres and is identified as "61 unit building and retail"; and Lot 3 is 19.03 Acres and is shown to contain multiple family dwelling structures and is identified as, "proposed PUD".
Block 2 includes one, 21.75-acre lot, which includes a single-family home development. The applicant has indicated that a planned unit development will be requested for the subject development. Block 3 includes one 43.19-acre lot, which also includes a single-family home development and a large wetland complex. This development will also have a requested planned unit development.
Final Plat
At the time of the preliminary plat, the applicant proposed a preliminary plat with only 2 blocks. The amended preliminary plat shows 3 blocks. Block 1 has 3 lots, while Block 2 and 3 are both 1 lot.
Block 1 has 3 Lots, Lot 1 is 2.59 acres, Lot 2 is 3.04 acres, and Lot 3 is 19.03 acres. Block 1 is in the south-west corner of the plat along County State Aid Highway 12 and Hoffman Road and will be accessed via private road. Block 2 is 1 lot that is 21.75 acres. Block 2 is located in the south-east corner of the plat and will have private road access off the extension of Hoffman Rd. Block 3 is 1 lot that is 33.77 acres. Block 3 is at the northeast corner of the plat and will have private road access off the extension of Hoffman Road. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the land use plan.
The final plat also shows a large wetland on the northern section of the plat. The wetlands that are shown within the Blocks are wetlands that have not yet been replaced. However, as mentioned before, the project has been approved a wetland sequencing and replacement plan on August 12, 2024, by the City Council. The plat also dedicates to the public Hoffman Road which includes an area for storm water retention on the northern side of the subdivision.
Rezone
This request also includes the rezoning of the subject areas. The property was officially annexed into the City of Mankato on June 5, 2024, and at the time of official annexation, properties are assigned a temporary zoning category of T-Transition. The applicant is now seeking the official zoning of the property in accordance with the underlying Land Use Plan.
Block 1 Lot 1 and Lot 2 is proposed to have a B-1, Community Business District. Block 1 Lot 3 is proposed to OR, Office Residential zoning district. Blocks 2 and 3 are both proposed to be zoned R-2, One- and Two- Family Zoning district designation.
Future required approvals
Planned unit development will be required prior to construction.
Previous Approvals
In early 2023, the City of Mankato received a development proposal, known as Mesenbrink Mixed-use Development Project, located on an approximately 105-acre parcel in Blue Earth County Minnesota (which has been annexed into the City of Mankato). The proposed project would construct a new mixed-use development consisting of retail space, apartment units and single-family residential units. The area was previously subject to an environmental review for this area as part of the Greater East Mankato Infill Service District AUAR. The Greater East Mankato Infill Service District AUAR approval has expired, and therefore the applicant conducted the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
The EAW documented the purpose and need of the project along with the anticipated social, economic, and environmental effects. The EAW was made available for public and agency review beginning on February 7, 2023. In addition to the standard comment period, staff notified the adjacent property owners and rental properties of the EAW and held an open house on March 1, 2023, to gather additional comments.
An original electronic copy of the EAW is available for review at the City’s website at: https://www.mankatomn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12958/638107513590968202.
The comment period ended on March 9, 2023. The applicant submitted responses to the comments submitted during the comment period of the EAW. The responses can be found in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The City Council adopted a resolution making a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
Following the EAW review, Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. requested a Land Use Amendment to change the guided land use from Public/Semi-Public to Medium Density Residential to allow for a mixed-use development including single-family dwellings, apartment units, and commercial uses. At the time, the City’s Land Use Plan showed the area to be guided as Public/Semi-Public. Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. submitted plans for the development of this site with a mix of low-, medium-, and high density residential and commercial development and is requesting a change to the Land Use Plan and Map to Medium Density Residential to support their development request. The City Council approved the Land Use Plan amendment on July 24, 2023.
On April 8, 2024, the Mankato City Council approved the original preliminary plat
A request for a conditional use permit to allow wetland sequencing and replacement was approved by City Council on August 12, 2024.
Lots and Block Standards
The proposed Mesenbrink Subdivision plat contains just under 105 acres and includes 3 blocks. Block 1 includes 3 lots, Lot 1 is 2.59 acres and is noted to contain a "C-Store”; Lot 2 is 3.04 Acres and is identified as "61 unit building and retail"; and Lot 3 is 19.03 Acres and is shown to contain multiple family dwelling structures and is identified as, "proposed PUD".
Block 2 includes one, 21.75-acre lot, which includes a single-family home development. The applicant has indicated that a planned unit development will be requested for the subject development. Block 3 includes one 43.19-acre lot, which also includes a single-family home development and a large wetland complex. This development will also have a requested planned unit development.
Final Plat
At the time of the preliminary plat, the applicant proposed a preliminary plat with only 2 blocks. The amended preliminary plat shows 3 blocks. Block 1 has 3 lots, while Block 2 and 3 are both 1 lot.
Block 1 has 3 Lots, Lot 1 is 2.59 acres, Lot 2 is 3.04 acres, and Lot 3 is 19.03 acres. Block 1 is in the south-west corner of the plat along County State Aid Highway 12 and Hoffman Road and will be accessed via private road. Block 2 is 1 lot that is 21.75 acres. Block 2 is located in the south-east corner of the plat and will have private road access off the extension of Hoffman Rd. Block 3 is 1 lot that is 33.77 acres. Block 3 is at the northeast corner of the plat and will have private road access off the extension of Hoffman Road. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the land use plan.
The final plat also shows a large wetland on the northern section of the plat. The wetlands that are shown within the Blocks are wetlands that have not yet been replaced. However, as mentioned before, the project has been approved a wetland sequencing and replacement plan on August 12, 2024, by the City Council. The plat also dedicates to the public Hoffman Road which includes an area for storm water retention on the northern side of the subdivision.
Rezone
This request also includes the rezoning of the subject areas. The property was officially annexed into the City of Mankato on June 5, 2024, and at the time of official annexation, properties are assigned a temporary zoning category of T-Transition. The applicant is now seeking the official zoning of the property in accordance with the underlying Land Use Plan.
Block 1 Lot 1 and Lot 2 is proposed to have a B-1, Community Business District. Block 1 Lot 3 is proposed to OR, Office Residential zoning district. Blocks 2 and 3 are both proposed to be zoned R-2, One- and Two- Family Zoning district designation.
Future required approvals
Planned unit development will be required prior to construction.