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City or Elk_ „� Request for Action River To Item Number Planning Commission 8.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session January 26, 2016 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Modern Construction Request for Preliminary Review for Mixed Use Building on Yale Court— Reviewed by Lot 4,Block 1,Mississippi Ridge Second Addition Action Requested Provide feedback on the proposed development on the south side of Yale Court. Background/Discussion Jesse Hartung, owner of Modern Construction,is seeking feedback for his proposed development of the city owned property on Yale Court. Modern Construction focuses on quality,environmentally friendly buildings. Many of their projects receive high rankings for energy efficiency and sustainability. Mr. Hartung will utilize the same level of craftsmanship for the proposed mixed use development project and plans to create a showcase building. Plans describe using the Yale Court property for a five story structure with 92 residential units on the top four floors and leasable commercial spaces on the first floor. The project incorporates green building techniques,green roof agriculture,running tracks, and other active uses to promote healthy living for the residents. Mr. Hartung also owns 11 acres along the river below the Yale Court property. This area has the opportunity for a city park,which will need to be reviewed by The Parks and Recreation Commission, expanded recreational opportunities, and additional space for green building practices like geo thermal. Analysis Land Use and Zoning The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is part of the Mississippi Ridge development. The proposed use is not permitted in the current PUD agreement, and will require establishing a new PUD to account for the change in use and deviations from city ordinances. Deviations from the ordinance include reduced setbacks,lot coverage, and parking. There are also a number of concerns relating to the Wild and Scenic River Front ordinance that may be addressed during the PUD process, but some items will also need approval from the DNR and additional variances. The Environmental Department has been working closely with the applicant to identify potential solutions. Development in this area is guided by the Focused Area Study (FAST) and the property is split between two sub-areas; existing residential along the river and service commercial along Hwy 10. The proposed uses support the FAST and Comprehensive Plans. Site Plan Access to the site will be from an extension of Yale Court and a connection to 170th Ave. The extension is identified in our transportation plans and is one of the key roadway connections desired by the city. PONE1E1 / 1 Template Updated 4/14 NATURE