HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Verona Commercial
Location: NEC of Ten Mile and McMillan; 18.82 acres existing zoning is C-G and R-8.
Applications: Rezone and Preliminary Plat
Highlights of Proposed Development: 12Non-residential building lots and 2 others on 18.82
acres; 10 buildings as shown on the submitted concept plan.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial and Office
DA: New Verona Commercial DA
The area proposed for the commercial area was originally subject to both the Bridgetower
Crossing DA (the properties now zoned C-G) and the Verona DA (the properties now zoned R-8
and proposed for L-O and C-G). Staff is tying the developer to the elevations submitted with the
subject MI applications. By developing a new DA for the commercial and office area, Staff
believes that this will allow for more efficient implementation of the DA over time and more
timely development of the property.
Staff recommends that the Legal Department draft a new DA for the Verona Commercial
properties that includes the following provisions:
• The proposed commercial and office buildings shall be constructed with high quality
materials, including but not limited to: stucco, wood and brick, with substantial stone
accents, four sided architecture, highlighted main entrances, stamped decorative concrete,
composite or the roofing material, variations in colors, roof planes and parapet heights.
• Elevations shall substantially conform to the photos.
• A minimum of 9 buildings with no one building exceeding 50,000 square feet shall be
constructed on lots associated with the Verona Commercial Subdivision. The maximum
allowable non-residential square footage for this development shall be 225,000 SF.
• The development of the site shall generally conform to concept plan.
Elevations: Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their December 6, 2007 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Chuck Christensen, Applicant's Representative
ii. In opposition: Gary Payne (Resident of Verona)
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: None
2/26/2008
Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission:
i. The Commission discussed the impacts of the through traffic entering the
surrounding residential neighborhoods; concerns raised by Mr. Payne. The
majority of the Commission felt the commercial project would not impact the
residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, it would provide access for the residents
of the Verona community rather than forcing them out on arterials to access the
commercial development.
ii. The access points along Ten Mile and McMillan.
iii. The history of the commercial lots for the proposed development.
iv. The planned intersection improvements at Linder and McMillan.
Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: Modification to Condition 2.15: delete
the reference to the Fair Housing Act as there is no housing proposed with this development.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
Currently the DA provisions for the Verona Commercial project read construct a
minimum of nine buildings on the site. The applicant would like that number to decrease
to five. -
ii. Staff is recommending that an additional provision be added to the new Verona
Commercial Development Agreement that a driveway access be stubbed to the eastern
property boundary of the two office lots (east of Cortona Way) for future connectivity
with the adjoining commercial property.
Notes:
2/26/2008