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Zoning & Planning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 15, 2018 - 10:00 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members: Council Members Jeremy Schroeder (Chair), Kevin Reich (Vice-Chair), Cam Gordon, Jeremiah Ellison, Lisa Goodman, and Lisa Bender (Quorum: 4)
Clerk: Ken Dahler, (612) 673-2216

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

  1. 2 Variance and site plan review appeal: Don Gerberding, on behalf of Master Properties Minnesota, 2601-2621 Lyndale Ave S This link open a new window(2018-00128)
    1. Considering an appeal submitted by Don Gerberding, on behalf of Master Properties Minnesota, regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN5733) for a new five-story mixed-use building at the properties located at 2601-2621 Lyndale Ave S:

      1. Denying a variance to increase the floor area ratio from 2.55 to 3.4.
      2. Denying a site plan review for a new mixed-use building with 97 residential units and 21,025 square feet of commercial space.
  2. 3 Conditional use, variance, site plan, and plat appeal: Lara Norkus-Crampton, on behalf of East Calhoun Community Organization (ECCO), 1455 W Lake St, 3016 Holmes Ave S, 3001 Humboldt Ave S, 3015 Humboldt Ave S, 3017 Humboldt Ave S, and 3021 Humboldt Ave S This link open a new window(2018-00129)
    1. Considering an appeal submitted by Lara Norkus-Crampton, on behalf of East Calhoun Community Organization (ECCO), regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN5752) to construct a new seven-story 319-unit mixed-use project with 23,000 square feet of commercial uses for the property located at 1455 W Lake Street, 3016 Holmes Ave S, 3001 Humboldt Ave S, 3015 Humboldt Ave S, 3017 Humboldt Ave S, and 3021 Humboldt Ave S:

      1. Approving a conditional use permit for a new 319 unit mixed-use development.
      2. Approving a variance to increase the maximum lot coverage in the R6 Multiple Family District from 70% to 80%.
      3. Approving a site plan review for a new 319 unit mixed-use development.
      4. Approving a preliminary and final plat.

Consent

  1. 4 Rezoning: Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center, 2824 13th Ave S This link open a new window(2018-00117)
    1. Approving an application submitted by Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center to rezone (PLAN5641) the property located at 2824 13th Ave S from the I1 Light Industrial District to the OR2 High Density Office Resident District to renovate and construct an addition to an existing industrial building in order to establish a K-12 school and restaurant.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  2. 5 Rezoning: James McNeal Architecture and Design, 4324 Lake Harriet Pkwy W This link open a new window(2018-00118)
    1. Approving an application submitted by James McNeal Architecture and Design to rezone (PLAN5488) the property located at 4324 Lake Harriet Pkwy W from the R1 Single Family District to the R4 Multiple Family District to allow a cluster development of four dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  3. 6 Rezoning: A&M Market, LLC, 2425 W Broadway This link open a new window(2018-00119)
    1. Denying an application submitted by A&M Market, LLC to rezone (PLAN5613) the property located at 2425 W Broadway from the C1 Neighborhood Commercial District to the C2 Neighborhood Corridor Commercial District to allow a new tobacco shop within an existing building.

  4. 7 Alley vacation: Minneapolis Public Schools, the remainder of an existing alley on the north end of 2526 Emerson Ave S This link open a new window(2018-00127)
    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Schools to vacate (Vac-1693) the remainder of an existing alley on the north end of 2526 Emerson Ave S, subject to the retention of easement rights by CenturyLink QC.

    2. Passage of Resolution vacating that part of the alley as created and dedicated in the plat of Anderson and Douglas Company's first addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying north of the westerly extension of a line parallel with and 16 feet south of the south line of Lot 8, Block 4, said addition, and lying south of the westerly extension of a line parallel with and 5 feet south of the north line of Lot 7, Block 4, said addition (Vac-1693).

  5. 8 Zoning Board of Adjustment appointment This link open a new window(2018-00131)
    1. Setting a public hearing for the Mar. 1, 2018, Zoning & Planning Committee to consider the following Council appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020: Taylor Cooper, Seat 1, Ward 6.

    2. Setting a public hearing for the Mar. 1, 2018, Zoning & Planning Committee to consider the following Council reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020: Jacob Saufley, Seat 2, Ward 10; and Matt Perry, Seat 3, Ward 13.

  6. 9 Signage on primary building wall ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00140)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending requirements that signage be placed on the primary building wall:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs.
  7. 10 Real estate signage ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00141)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 543 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: On-Premises Signs, amending real estate sign provisions.

  8. 11 Commercial murals ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00142)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to commercial murals:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 543 On Premises Signs.
  9. 12 Sign regulation ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00146)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to signs:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
      3. Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs.
  10. 13 Inclusionary zoning regulations ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00147)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to inclusionary zoning:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
      3. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
      4. Chapter 527 Planned Unit Development.
      5. Chapter 530 Site Plan Review.
      6. Chapter 535 Regulations of General Applicability.
      7. Chapter 536 Specific Development Standards.
      8. Chapter 541 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
      9. Chapter 546 Residence Districts.
      10. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
      11. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
      12. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
      13. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.
      14. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.
  11. 14 Regulation of drive-through facilities ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00148)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations for drive-through facilities:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
      3. Chapter 530 Site Plan Review.
      4. Chapter 531 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
      5. Chapter 541 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
      6. Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs.
      7. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
      8. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
      9. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.
      10. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.
  12. 15 Split zoning ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00149)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 535 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Regulations of General Applicability, amending regulations for lots containing two or more zoning classifications.

  13. 16 Exterior building materials ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00150)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Site Plan Review, amending regulations related to exterior building materials.

  14. 17 Zoning regulations for sexually oriented uses and places of adult entertainment ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00151)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 549 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Downtown Districts, amending provisions and definitions related to sexually oriented uses and adult entertainment.

  15. 18 Limited entertainment ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00152)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 520 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Introductory Provisions, amending the definition of limited entertainment.

  16. 19 Occupancy regulations (Zoning Code) ordinance This link open a new window(2018-00153)
    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending occupancy regulations:

      1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
      2. Chapter 546 Residence Districts.
      3. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
      4. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
      5. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
      6. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.

Discussion

  1. 20 Rezoning and alley vacation: Weidner Investment Services, Inc., 1455 W Lake Street, 3016 Holmes Ave S, 3001 Humboldt Ave S, 3015 Humboldt Ave S, 3017 Humboldt Ave S, and 3021 Humboldt Ave S This link open a new window(2018-00130)
    1. Approving an application submitted by Weidner Investment Services, Inc. to rezone (PLAN5752) the property located at 3016 Holmes Ave S from the R4 Multiple Family District to the R6 Multiple Family District to construct a new 7-story 319 unit mixed-use project with 23,000 square feet of commercial uses.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    3. Approving an application submitted by Weidner Investment Services, Inc. to vacate (Vac-1695) a portion of the alley that runs through the block from 31st St W to Humboldt Ave S.

    4. Passage of Resolution vacating a portion of the alley located in Block 17, Calhoun Park, between Holmes Ave on the west, Humboldt Ave S on the west, and Lake St W on the north (Vac-1695).


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Actions referred to Council: Feb 23, 2018
Next Committee meeting: Mar 1, 2018
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