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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo 861 Extending the Development Moratorium for the Gladstone Neighborhood ORDINANCE 861 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM FOR THE GLADSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD The area under consideration (hereinafter “Gladstone Neighborhood”) includes land generally located along Frost Avenue and English Street in Maplewood as follows: properties south of the Gateway Trail, properties north of Frisbee Avenue, properties east of Phalen Place North, and properties west of Ide Street North (refer to Gladstone Neighborhood Strategic Planning Study Area map attached for exact location). The Maplewood City Council ordains: SECTION 1. PURPOSE 1.01 The City of Maplewood is conducting a strategic planning study that includes land use planning components for the Gladstone Neighborhood. 1.02 The objective of the study is to design a strategic development plan including drawings and design standards the city can use, along with city ordinances, to achieve a sustainable, livable center for this neighborhood. 1.03 In 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 1.04 There is a need for this study 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 redevelopment of the Gladstone Neighborhood. 1.05 There, further, is a need to extend the previously-adopted moratorium ordinance six months for the continued planning study of the Gladstone Neighborhood. SECTION 2. STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY; MORATORIUM 2.01 The study is authorized by the city. City staff shall coordinate this study with the Metropolitan Council, hired consultants, Gladstone property and business owners, interested citizens, city council, and various city commissions and boards. 2.02 Upon completion of the study, it shall be presented to the planning commission and community design review board for their review and recommendation to the city council. 2.03 A moratorium on development in the Gladstone Neighborhood is adopted pending adoption of the study and any amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, or comprehensive plan as deemed necessary as a result of the study by the city council. The city will not approve any subdivision, design plans or building permit for commercial, institutional, or multi-family residential land uses for the exterior construction of new buildings or additions, and freestanding signs during the moratorium period. SECTION 3. TERM 3.01 The term of this ordinance extension shall be for one and one-half years from the date of its original adoption or until such time as the city council adopts the study and any amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, or comprehensive plan as deemed necessary as a result of the study. SECTION 4. VARIANCES 4.01 Variances 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 demonstrate that 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. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on March 14, 2005.