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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 6.F.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/28/2025
Agenda Item:
Motion to refer Land Use Plan Amendment for Big Blue Hospitality, LLC (401 South 2nd Street) to the Planning Commission on May 28, 2025.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Motion to refer Land Use Plan Amendment (401 South 2nd Street) to the Planning Commission on May 28, 2025; by request of Big Blue Hospitality, LLC.
Summary:
The City of Mankato has received an application for an amendment to the Land Use Plan from Big Blue Hospitality, LLC. The applicant is requesting an amendment to facilitate development of a former Post Office location (401 South Second Street).
Big Blue Hospitality, LLC. is pursuing a Land Use Amendment to change the guided land use designation of the property from
Public-Semi Public to Central Business District to allow for redevelopment of the existing Post Office. The applicant's narrative states: "One potential development scenario that has been discussed includes renovating the first floor of the existing post office into a restaurant, event center, and lobby. The second floor would house a kitchen, roof deck patio, and office space. The existing office space on the 3rd floor would remain. Additionally, a new hotel and parking garage would be developed in the adjacent existing parking lot."
The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting to address the items listed in the City of Mankato's Land Use Plan Amendment process. The proposal aligns with the concepts presented in the strategic plan and is consistent with the redevelopment of the City Center. According to the City Charter, upon receiving a proposed comprehensive plan or modification from the City Manager, the Council must refer the proposal to the City Planning Commission. The Commission is required to review the proposal and submit its recommendations within a timeframe specified by the Council.
Following the Planning Commission's review, the City Council will conduct a public hearing before adopting the proposed plan or modifications by resolution, with or without amendments.
City staff recommend the Council refer the proposal to the Planning Commission for review during its May 28, 2025, meeting. The Planning Commission will then report its recommendations to the City Council for consideration at the June 9, 2025, meeting, where a public hearing will be scheduled for July 14, 2025. This timeline is contingent on the Planning Commission proceeding without postponement.
Notices regarding the May 28, 2025, Planning Commission meeting will be sent to property owners and renters within 350 feet of the property. Additionally, a notice will be published in the designated newspaper to inform the public of the potential review.
Big Blue Hospitality, LLC. is pursuing a Land Use Amendment to change the guided land use designation of the property from
Public-Semi Public to Central Business District to allow for redevelopment of the existing Post Office. The applicant's narrative states: "One potential development scenario that has been discussed includes renovating the first floor of the existing post office into a restaurant, event center, and lobby. The second floor would house a kitchen, roof deck patio, and office space. The existing office space on the 3rd floor would remain. Additionally, a new hotel and parking garage would be developed in the adjacent existing parking lot."
The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting to address the items listed in the City of Mankato's Land Use Plan Amendment process. The proposal aligns with the concepts presented in the strategic plan and is consistent with the redevelopment of the City Center. According to the City Charter, upon receiving a proposed comprehensive plan or modification from the City Manager, the Council must refer the proposal to the City Planning Commission. The Commission is required to review the proposal and submit its recommendations within a timeframe specified by the Council.
Following the Planning Commission's review, the City Council will conduct a public hearing before adopting the proposed plan or modifications by resolution, with or without amendments.
City staff recommend the Council refer the proposal to the Planning Commission for review during its May 28, 2025, meeting. The Planning Commission will then report its recommendations to the City Council for consideration at the June 9, 2025, meeting, where a public hearing will be scheduled for July 14, 2025. This timeline is contingent on the Planning Commission proceeding without postponement.
Notices regarding the May 28, 2025, Planning Commission meeting will be sent to property owners and renters within 350 feet of the property. Additionally, a notice will be published in the designated newspaper to inform the public of the potential review.