HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo 834 An Ordinance for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and Developing Building and Design Standards for the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area
ORDINANCE 834
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND
DEVELOPING BUILDING AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE HILLCREST VILLAGE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA
The area under consideration (hereinafter “Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area”) includes land north of
Larpenteur Avenue, east of White Bear Avenue, south of Ripley Avenue, and west of Hazel Street; also
including properties on the west side of White Bear Avenue located north of Larpenteur Avenue and
south of Frost Avenue (refer to Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area map attached for exact location).
The Maplewood City Council ordains:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
1.01The City of Maplewood, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Council and the City of St. Paul, are
currently conducting a smart growth initiative study that includes land use planning components for
the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area.
1.02The objective of the study is to design a land use concept for the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment
Area. This information will help create a livable neighborhood where homes, jobs, and services
are linked by walkable streets.
1.03In addition to the study, the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, and comprehensive plan may
need to be revised to reflect the following issues:
-Land use
-Building setbacks
-Building height
-Design standards for buildings
-Pedestrian flow and safety
-Parking
-Streetscaping
-Signage
-Lighting
-Landscaping
-Housing density
1.04There is a need for these studies to be conducted so that the city can adopt changes to the city’s
zoning ordinance, zoning map, comprehensive plan, and design standards for the development of
the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area.
SECTION 2. REDEVELOPMENT STUDY; MORATORIUM
2.01The study is authorized by the city. City staff shall coordinate this study with the Metropolitan
Council, City of St. Paul, White Bear Avenue Business Association, hired consultants, property
owners, interested citizens, and the city council.
2.02Upon completion of the study, it shall be presented to the planning commission and community
design review board commission for their review and recommendation to the city council.
2.03A moratorium on development in the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area is adopted pending
completion of the study and/or the adoption of any amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance,
zoning map, or comprehensive plan as deemed necessary as a result of the study. The city will
not approve any subdivision or building permit for a new building during the moratorium period.
The city may issue building permits for the expansion or remodeling of existing structures.
SECTION 3. TERM
3.01The term of ordinance shall be for one year or until such time as the city council adopts
amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, or comprehensive plan as deemed
necessary as a result of the study.
SECTION 4. VARIANCES
4.01Variances from this ordinance may be granted by the city council based upon a determination that
a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with proposed land use and zoning,
and that such proposals would keep with the spirit and intent of this ordinance. The procedures to
be followed in applying for a variance from this ordinance shall be in accordance with state law on
findings for variances and shall include the following:
a.The applicant shall file a completed application form, together with required exhibits, to the
Community Development Department.
b.The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions which the
applicant alleges to exist, and shall demonstratethat the proposed subdivision or
development is compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning.
c.The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for their review and
recommendation to the city council.
d.The city council may in its discretion set a public hearing prior to making a final
determination on the requested variance.
e.The city council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed subdivision or
development as may be necessary to comply with the purpose and intent of this
ordinance.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
5.01This ordinance shall take effect after the city publishes it in the official newspaper.
The Maplewood City Council approved this ordinance on October 28, 2002.