Adopt Ordinance #19-10 Rezoning Subject Property to R-2 Medium Density Residential Related to River Walk Village (Case of Village Bank)

The purpose of this case is to review the rezoning request related to the Preliminary Plat Application submitted by Village Bank (the "Applicant") for River Walk Village, at the property generally known as 6080 Highway 10 NW (the "Subject Property") for a 14 lot residential subdivision. 

The City Council approved the preliminary plat on June 25, 2019. The adoption of the ordinance rezoning the subject property takes an additional City Council meeting to approve. The items approved thus far related to the project include: variance to bluffline setback, variance for cul-de-sac length, preliminary plat, comprehensive plan amendment. These items are contingent upon the successful rezoning, as well as future final platting and a development agreement.

Notifications of the Public Hearing previously held by the Planning Commission were sent via Standard US Mail to Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected by Anoka County Property Records. A notice was published in the Anoka Union Herald, the City's official newspaper. Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as listed in the Anoka County Property Records, were also notified of the workshop held on April 25, 2019 for the proposed project. The City Council met, discussed, and approved the Preliminary Plat on June 25, 2019. Notification is not required for this step.

Rezoning/Future Land Use
The Subject Property is located in the E-1 Employment District, with a small portion in the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District (Single Family Detached Homes). The site is currently two separate parcels and includes right-of-way for Rivlyn Ave. The Applicant is proposing to rezone the entire property to R-2 Residential District (Detached Villas) and is proposing 50 foot wide lots with detached single family villas.

The 2030 Comprehensive Plan guided the entire site as business park. The City Council passed a resolution supporting reguiding the entire property as Medium Density Residential in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at their June 25, 2019 meeting. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for this change, as previous drafts of the 2040 Plan did not show this area guided as such.

All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant.

The Developer has applied for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development as well as a Livable Communities Action - Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Grant from the Metropolitan Council. While unsuccessful with the DEED Brownfields Grant, Metropolitan Council Staff is recommending a $900,000 award for cleanup. A separate case for this aspect will be forwarded to a future Council Meeting.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project, including:

• City Council adopt Ordinance #19-10 Rezoning the Subject Property from R-1/E-1 to R-2 Detached Villas

Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #19-10 Rezoning the Subject Property from R-1/E-1 to R-2 Detached Villas.

Roll Call Vote

Councilmember Heinrich
Councilmember Kuzma
Councilmember Musgrove
Councilmember Riley
Mayor LeTourneau