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Home My WebLink AboutVIII-08 First Reading - Order Public Hearing for Rezoning - Nathan Stencil City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: February 22, 2022 Item: Stencil Addition - 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing - Rezoning I-1 to DC Council Action Requested: Consider 1st Reading and Order a Public Hearing of an Ordinance Amendment to rezone property from I-1 Industrial Park to DC Downtown Core. Upon action by the Council, the public hearing, 2nd reading and final adoption would be scheduled for the March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting along with remaining land use actions. A simple majority is necessary for action. Background Information: The request is submitted in conjunction with a proposal to construct an 89 unit apartment building between 3rd and 4th Street, west of Bailey Street by Nathan Stencil (NJS Development LLC). The proposal includes both land owned by Stencil and land owned by the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA). Financial Impact: The addition of 89 apartments will add to the tax base and create needed housing opportunities. Advisory Commission Discussion: • Planning Commission - The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Rezoning along with Special Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan at the February 14, 2022 meeting with limited discussion. One resident spoke during the public hearing concerning building height. • HEDRA - HEDRA voted 5-0 to authorize sale of the property to Stencil at the September 9, 2021 meeting. Attachments: • Resolution • Planning Commission Staff Report - September 13, 2021 VIII-08 1st READING DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-____, THIRD SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA AMENDING SECTION 155.01, ZONING CODE OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH: OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that approximately 1.13 acres of property generally located west of Bailey Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street is rezoned from I-1 Industrial Park to DC Downtown Core. The property is legally described as Lots 1,2,3,7, and 8, Block 17, TOWN OF HASTINGS, Dakota County, Minnesota. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication, as required by law and/or charter. ADOPTED by the Hastings City Council on this 7th day of March, 2022. _________________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-08 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 7th day of March, 2022, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. _____________________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk (SEAL) This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (JH) 101 4th St. East Hastings, MN 55033 VIII-08 To: Planning Commissioners From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: February 14, 2022 Item: Nathan Stencil - Rezoning, Special Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat, Site Plan #2021-50 - Stencil Addition-Flats on 3rd Planning Commission Action Requested Review the following actions for development of Stencil Addition - Flats on 3rd, an 89 unit apartment building as proposed by Nathan Stencil of NJS Development LLC. The 1.13 acre property is currently owned by Stencil and the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA). The site is generally located west of Bailey Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets: 1) Rezone Property from I-1 Industrial Park and to DC - Downtown Core 2) Special Use Permit - Shoreland Ordinance a. Building over five units in size b. Impervious surface coverage exceeding 25%. 3) Preliminary and Final Plat of STENCIL ADDITION a replat of three existing lots and partial vacation of an alley into a single lot of record. 4) Site Plan for construction of an 89 unit apartment building with ground floor covered parking and atop four stories of residential apartments (five stories total). BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive Plan The property is guided Mixed Use High Residential within the 2040 Comprehensive Plans. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. An amendment to reguide the land from Mixed Use to Mixed Use High Residential was approved by the City Council on November 15, 2021. Zoning The property is currently zoned I-1 Industrial Park. The planned use and density are permitted under the proposed DC Zoning District. Planning Commission Memorandum VIII-08 Existing Condition The site contains a house recently purchased by Stencil (404 3rd St E). The steel building located at 415 4th Street E has been sold to a private party and is currently being removed. The remaining site is generally flat and treeless. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use The following land uses abut the property: Direction Use Comp Plan District Zoning District North 3rd Street Red Rock Corridor Parking Lot Mixed Use High Residential DC - Downtown Core East Mississippi River Trail (Bailey St) CP Railroad Highway\ROW DC - Downtown Core South 4th Street City Storage Garage (Police) Medium Residential C-3 - Community Regional Commerce West Residential - Single Family Medium Residential I-1 - Industrial Park History The home located at 404 3rd Street E was constructed in 1900 and was most recently used as an apartment. The remaining site was formerly part of the UBC Lumberyard and was acquired by the Hastings Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in 2006 and transferred to HEDRA in 2009. The former UBC building was used for City storage. The steel building was recently sold at auction and is being removed by a private party. HEDRA Purchase and Development Agreement HEDRA has executed a Purchase and Development Agreement to sell the its portion of the development to Stencil upon development approvals. Neighborhood Meeting Stencil held a meeting on December 7, 2021 to introduce the proposal to the neighborhood. About five neighbors attended sharing concerns about height of building, balconies, setback to residential area, and long-term ownership of the property. Notification of Adjacent Owners All property owners within 350 feet of the site were provided notification of the meeting. One email in support of the application submitted by Amy Fox is attached. VIII-08 REZONING REVIEW Request Rezone property from I-1 Industrial Park to DC - Downtown Core. The actions serve as an amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 155.01 - Official Zoning Map. Analysis DC Requirement Site Proposal Residential Use Above 1st Floor Above 1st Floor Minimum Lot Width 22 feet 132 feet Minimum Lot Depth 80 feet 302 feet Maximum Building Height 57 feet 53 feet, 4 inches Maximum Building Stories N\A 5 Site Density 14 units per acre 78.8 units per acre SITE LOCATION VIII-08 RECOMMENDATION - REZONING The proposed development plan and rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The plan meets the requirements of the proposed zoning district and is adjacent to other properties of similar zoning. Approval of the Rezoning to DC Downtown Core is recommended subject to the following: 1) Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission Staff Report dated February 14, 2022 ATTACHMENTS • Site Location Map • Site Pictures • Site Plan • Application • Comments VIII-08 LOCATION MAP SITE LOCATION VIII-08 Site Pictures Looking North from 4th Street Looking Northwest from Bailey Bike Trail Looking East from Tyler Street at Alley Looking East from Tyler Street VIII-08 Looking South from 3rd Street Looking Southwest from 3rd Street Looking North from 3rd Street Looking Southeast to Bailey Street Trail VIII-08 VIII-08 VIII-08 COMMENTS Amy Fox - Spiral Brewery - 2/7/22 I wanted to voice my excitement and support for the possibility of the construction of the 89 unit apartment building downtown - Flats on 3rd. Primarily as a business and building owner downtown, but also as a resident of our town, I'm thrilled by the new development downtown and cannot wait for more excitement and the increased foot traffic it will bring. I know that the planning commission is reviewing this next week, so John please pass along my vote of support. And hopefully this will make it to the council the following week, so Tina, I wanted you to be aware of my support as well. Please let me know if you have any questions or want more information. VIII-08 VIII-08