Resolution No. 2023-07, Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Change the Future Land Use Designation from C - Commercial to MFR - Multi-Family Residential for the Land Generally Located at 6257 University Avenue
Resolution No. 2023-07
Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Change the Future Land Use Designation
from C – Commercial to MFR – Multi-Family Residential for the Land Generally Located at
6257 University Avenue to be Developed as Affordable Multi-Family Housing and to
Authorize Staff to submit a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Same to the
Metropolitan Council
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
Whereas, the City has established a Comprehensive Plan that provides a compilation of
background data, policy statements, standards, and maps, which help to guide the future
physical, social, and economic development of the City; and
Whereas, Roers Companies LLC (Applicant) has submitted an application to the City to amend
the Comprehensive Plan, a copy of which is on file in the City Planning Department; and
Whereas, the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan was submitted by the Applicant along
with a S-2 Redevelopment District concept plan for a proposed multi-family residential
development affordable to residents earning 60 percent of Area Median Income, located on the
former multi-tenant strip mall commercial property commonly called “Moon Plaza” generally
located at 6257 University Avenue N.E. (Property); and
Whereas, the notice of a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amendment was published,
mailed and posted pursuant to the Fridley Zoning Ordinance, Section 205.05, and Minnesota
Statutes § 473.858; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 4, 2023, to consider the
Applicant’s requests; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission submitted its recommendation of approval of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Fridley City Council (Council); and
Whereas, the Council reviewed the Planning Commission and public comments regarding the
Applicant’s requests at its meeting on January 9, 2023; and
Whereas, the Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment and believes that it is
consistent with the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and beneficial by providing a
housing option not currently abundant in the community.
Now, therefore be it resolved, based upon the testimony elicited and information received,
the City Council of the City of Fridley makes the following findings of fact:
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1. That the Applicant has submitted a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan in
accordance with the procedures as established by state statute and the City Code.
2. That the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the overall
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
Applicant’s request to amend the Comprehensive as follows:
1. A portion of Redevelopment Area 13 in the Comprehensive Plan will be guided Multi-
Family Residential. The new guidance will require the affected property to be rezoned.
2. Table 1.3 Future Land Use Acreage on page 30 of the Comprehensive Plan will be
changed to reflect planned land use acreages for the Applicant’s property.
3. The Future Land Use Map (Figure 1.4) of the Comprehensive Plan will be updated.
4. The description of Redevelopment Area 13 on Page 38 of the Comprehensive Plan
entitled “Moon Plaza and Commercial Lots to the North” will be amended to describe a
combination of office/commercial uses and multi-family housing to be considered in the
redevelopment of the area. The expected residential area for the redevelopment area will
be established at 37-47 dwelling units per acre.
Be it further resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby authorizes and directs
staff to submit a Comprehensive Plan amendment request consistent herewith to the Metropolitan
Council for review and approval.
Be it finally resolved, that the City Council’s approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is
contingent upon the Metropolitan Council’s approval of said amendment.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9 day of January, 2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk