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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Packet 01-24-2023 SpecialCity Council 1 of 1 January 24, 2023 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA Special City Council January 24, 2023, 6:00 PM 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.TOPICS 2.1 Update on the former Four Seasons Mall site, 4200 Lancaster Lane Wellington's Conceptual Sketch Plan 2.2 Update on the former Prudential site Previous Concept Plan 2.3 Set future Study Sessions January February March 3.ADJOURN 1 Special City Council January 24, 2023 Agenda Number:2.1 To:Dave Callister, City Manager Prepared by:Dave Callister Reviewed by: Item:Update on the former Four Seasons Mall site, 4200 Lancaster Lane 1.Action Requested: Discuss and provide staff with direction. 2.Background: The former Four Seasons Mall building, located on a 17.3-acre site was shuttered and sat vacant for over 12 years. In that time, two different developers (Rock Hill Management and Dominium Development) received the necessary project approvals to redevelop the site but were unable to proceed. Due to a number of challenges with the site including poor soils and inability of developers to secure financing, the city opted to take a more active role in the redevelopment by purchasing the property from Walmart in June 2021. The property was purchased with Transit Funds with the intention to solicit proposals for a market reality driven development and ultimately selling the land to a developer. The RFP (request for proposals) that was sent out late 2021 included three primary objectives, as follows: 1) Deliver a viable development that can be designed, approved, and constructed within a reasonable timeframe. 2) Provide a distinct site design and aesthetic for the scale of the site while also complimenting the character of nearby uses, especially along Lancaster Lane. 3) Fully integrate transit connectivity while creating public community space with a strong sense of place. Only one developer, Wellington Management, Inc. (Wellington), responded to the RFP at that time. Their conceptual sketch (attached) was presented to Council in January 2022, and staff was directed to develop a purchase agreement for the site and refine the terms of the development. A mutually approved agreement was not ready for Council action by September 2022, so the city decided to prepare contracts and demolish the building and begin water resource permitting in advance of having an approved development. The building is now demolished, and the site will be temporarily seeded in spring. At this time, Wellington has not submitted a formal development application to the city. Staff has been working with Wellington and the city's financial advisor, Ehlers, to develop terms for a potential development agreement including the amount and timing of the land sale and construction, the amount and duration of the tax increment financing (TIF) assistance, the 2 distribution of affordable housing units and reimbursement to the city for any demolition, storm water or other city incurred redevelopment costs that are not covered by grants. The purpose of the study session discussion is to provide the Council with a status update on the project. 3.Budget Impact: TBD 4.Attachments: Wellington's Conceptual Sketch Plan 3 4 5 6 Special City Council January 24, 2023 Agenda Number:2.2 To:Dave Callister, City Manager Prepared by:Chloe McGuire, Planning and Development Manager Reviewed by:Maria Solano, Deputy City Manager Item:Update on the former Prudential site 1.Action Requested: Receive an update on the Prudential site redevelopment. 2.Background: On May 10, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission saw a conceptual sketch plan for the former Prudential site, 13001 County Road 10. The site is highly visible, contains 75 acres, and abuts Bass Lake Road, I-494, Northwest Boulevard, and Chankahda Trail. The Council and Commission directed the developer (Scannell and Roers) to work toward a high-quality mixed-use development that includes multi-family residential, commercial, office space and open space. It was also noted that the pond/wetland complex central to the site should be a priority through site design, and the Council expressed interest in a pedestrian-friendly site. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows this site as Park Service Area 2, which presently does not contain any parks. With reguiding and redevelopment of the site, a park should be provided to serve residents in the area. On September 27, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission reviewed a revised concept plan that removed the warehousing use from the site. The Council and Commission concurred that warehousing or industrial-space was not a good fit for the site. The Council and Commission directed the developer to continue working with staff. Since that meeting, the developer and staff have met on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to discuss site planning and required environmental reviews. Staff has been working with the developer on solidifying a concept that meets the needs of the city. To better understand the topography and opportunities of the public spaces on the site, the city hired Confluence (https://www.thinkconfluence.com/) to help develop additional site plan concepts. The goal of this process is to partner with the developer and provide clear direction regarding the park size, location, layout and pedestrian realm. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update to Councilmembers on the context, planning and phasing of the redevelopment of the site. Updated site plans, including the park components, will be presented at a future meeting as the developer and staff are currently working on an aligned vision for the site. 3.Budget Impact: 7 N/A 4.Attachments: Previous Concept Plan 8 pg. 12 PRUDENTIAL SITE PLYMOUTH, MN | RSP ARCHITECTS | ROERS COMPANIES | SCANNELL PROPERTIES (C) 2022 RSP ARCHITECTS, LTD 16 SEPTEMBER, 2022 PROGRAM • site entry off Bass Lake Rd is framed by two smaller restaurants acting as a formal gateway into the property, and anchored by a grocery store • retail is pushed up close to Bass Lake Rd, while a retail cluster further back overlooks the central water feature. • retail / professional office has good site access and visibility from Bass Lake Rd • east residential cluster has lobbies centered around common space, with each building having its own direct connection to nature • southwest residential grouping has a shared parking podium / amenity spaces and overlooks the central water feature • business park positioned on site to take advantage or relatively flat topography along the west and are arranged to minimize visual impact by positioning behind high points on site i- 4 9 4 BAS S L A K E R D NORT H W E S T E R N B L V D CO HWY 47 9 Special City Council January 24, 2023 Agenda Number:2.3 To:Dave Callister, City Manager Prepared by:Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Reviewed by:Maria Solano, Deputy City Manager Item:Set future Study Sessions 1.Action Requested: Schedule Study Sessions and/or add topics as desired. Calendars are attached to assist with scheduling. 2.Background: Pending Study Session topics (at least three Council members have approved the following study items on the list): -City Center Update Other Council Requests: -None at this time. Staff requests for Special Meeting topics and/or changes: -Schedule review of HRA applications on February 14 at 6 p.m. -Cancel City Center Update on March 28 and reschedule TBD (three Council members will be absent at this meeting) -Schedule closed session for labor strategy discussion on April 25 at 5 p.m. -Schedule closed session for City Manager annual performance evaluation on May 9 at 5 p.m. 3.Budget Impact: N/A 4.Attachments: January February March 10 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2023 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080 plymouthmn.gov 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED NEW YEAR’S DAY OBSERVED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Prudential and Four Seasons Mall Update Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Board Interviews and City Attorney Presentation Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 8:00 AM COUNCIL STRATEGIC WORKSHOP Plymouth Community Center Cedar Room 11 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT February 2023 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080 plymouthmn.gov PRESIDENTS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Council Chambers 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Board and Commission Recognition Event Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 12 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2023 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080 plymouthmn.gov SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Center Update Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Strategic Workshop Follow Up Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Council Chambers 13