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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2003 SMMINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE PLANNING 6:04 P.M. Monday, May 19, 2003 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 03-10 A. B. C. D. E. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at the Municipal Building, and was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Cardinal. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Robert Cardinal, Mayor Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present Present Present Present (arrived at 6:35 p.m.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Legacy Village Discussion-No Action to be taken a. Assistant City Manager Coleman introduced the consultants and provided the history behind the Legacy Village project. b. Phil Carlson, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc., was hired by the Hartford Group as a consultant for the city. Mr. Carlson provided an overview of the two major land use categories (business-commercial and high density residential) and highlights of the project for each. c. Bill Griffith from the Hartford Group introduced his colleagues: Patrick Sarver, the Landscape Architect for Legacy Village, and John Tice the Project Engineer; and explained specific details of the proposed Legacy Village project. d. The following persons provided comments: Mayor Cardinal would like to see the two multi-family units larger structures. Will Rossbach, Maplewood Planning Commissioner, asked if the 250 occupants of the townhomes were included in the current density rating of 11? He questioned why this proposed area is being considered good for high density? He also felt that the workforce housing would be better scattered throughout the site rather than two specific buildings. Mr. Rossbach felt strongly that a corporate site was the missing piece of the puzzle. He also would appreciate a comparison from staff on traffic data between commercial and residential uses for review and consideration. Mary Dierich, Maplewood Planning Commissioner, was concerned with a busy street adjacent City Council Meeting OS-19-03 to senior housing for safety reasons. She felt the parking for the corporate site should be on the front side of the building toward the street and away from housing. She also questioned the private internal streets and the lack of a grocery type store. Paul Mueller, Maplewood Planning Commissioner would also like to see the workforce housing more scattered. He would like to see the parking stay behind the buildings to preserve the downtown effect and manicured look. Jackie Monahan-Junek, Maplewood Planning Commissioner was also concerned with the lack of a grocery and drugstore for senior housing residents. Dale Trippler, Maplewood Planning Commissioner liked the current plan so far including the round-about, but would like to see it two lanes. He was concerned with the homes on Hazelwood and how they would interact with the new proposed development. He would also like to see a strong corporate focus with the parking underneath that building. Lorraine Fischer, Maplewood Planning Commissioner, had concerns related to transit and how this site fit into the complete transit picture. Gary Pearson, Maplewood Planning Commissioner, noted a lot of seniors are utilizing scooters and if they would be allowable on the trails? He also expressed that the Housing Redevelopment Authority is concerned with housing and a controlled ownership and price structure. Would there be a way to help with down payments? Tushar Desai, Maplewood Planning Commissioner was real impressed with the overall plan and would like to see retail stores on ground level with homes above. Councilmember Juenemann commented that there is a need to acknowledge that affordable housing is provided throughout the community. She noted that the Gladstone and Hillcrest Redevelopment areas would be a good place to have affordable housing because for the most part, that is what is located there now. George Supan, 3050 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood felt the plan was esthetically pleasing, very aggressive, and succinct to the area. Will Rossbach, second appearance, would not want to see the Legacy Village project reflective of the Hillcrest Area project or the Gladstone Project. They are three very different areas. Councilmember Juenemann questioned the street west of the roundabout and if it would be a cul-de-sac? City Engineer Ahl stated that it would likely be a u-shaped or loop type road. Councilmember Koppen noted since there will be numerous retail businesses that will need employees but do not pay high wages, there needs to be an emphasis on affordable housing. He also reminded everyone of the NEST program ($1.75 per ride) which is an available transportation alternative. Mayor Cardinal was curious as to the future of the Mogren golf course area. City Engineer Ahl responded that Mr. Mogren is looking at a planning study for this area and that the land is planned business commercial and industrial and that a townhome type usage maybe appropriate for that area. Councilmember Wasiluk reiterated the importance of affordable housing, both rental and owner City Council Meeting OS-19-03 occupied. e. City Manager Fursman summarized key issues: • affordability of housing and appropriate location(s) • preserving a "corporate" focus • competing views on user parking locations • a convenience store for grocery and pharmacy would be desirable • other projects within the city are independent, but linked into the total goals of the city Mr. Fursman made very clear that the current homeowners have every option to stay, but if it is economically and socially beneficial for them to sell, that would also be negotiable. f. Patrick Sarver stated that he heard all comments and concerns loud and clear, has good directive to proceed, and as the project progresses feels the campus will sell itself to a corporate prospect. F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None G. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS None H. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Emma's Place Town Meeting-Tuesday, May 20"' 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center 2. The neat City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 27"', at 7:00 p.m. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cardinal moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All City Council Meeting OS-19-03