Planning Commission Tuesday, June 03, 2025 06:00 PM City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting at columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting ID X252 586 988 371, Passcode ugquG3. For questions, please contact Administration at 763-706-3610.

Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

APPROVE MINUTES

• 1.Motion:

  Accept April 1st, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

• 04.01.2025 Planning Commission Meeting.pdf (0.26 MB)

PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to City Staff. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the Planning Commission and will not be included as part of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed by the Commission.

• 2.Speaking at Board and Commission Guidelines and Form.

• Request to Speak Guidelines and Form (Board and Commission).pdf (0.07 MB)

OTHER BUSINESS

• 3.Consideration of a Preliminary Plat; Planned Unit Development; Easement Vacations to allow for the construction of a multi-phased redevelopment at 800 53rd Avenue NE including two 6-story, 132-unit affordable multifamily buildings, a mixed-use building with 12,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and a range of 150-175 market-rate apartments, 58 townhomes, and associated park and infrastructure improvements.

  MOTION: Move to waive the readings of draft Ordinance No. 1716, PUD District #2025-01, Rezoning of Property; draft Resolution No. 2025-043 PUD District Plan for #2025-01; draft Resolution No 2025-044, Preliminary and final Plat Approval; and draft Resolutions No 2025-045 Easement Vacations; there being ample copies available to the public.

  MOTION: Motion for the Planning Commission to positively recommend City Council approval of the Ordinance Amendment No. 1716, subject to the conditions of approval.

  MOTION: Motion for the Planning Commission to positively recommend City Council approval of the PUD District Plan Resolution No. 2025-043 as presented, subject to the conditions of approval.

  MOTION: Motion for the Planning Commission to positively recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat Resolution No. 2025-044 as presented, subject to the conditions of approval.

• Medtronic Planning Report Tracked Changes.pdf (0.76 MB)
• Draft Ordinance No. 1716 Final.pdf (0.04 MB)
• RESOLUTION NO. 2025-043 - PUD District Plan Final.pdf (0.04 MB)
• RESOLUTION NO. 2025-044 - Preliminary Plat.pdf (0.04 MB)
• RESOLUTION 2025-045 - Easement Vacation 1.pdf (0.03 MB)
• LAC - 800 53rd Ave NE - Vacation Application.pdf (0.40 MB)
• LAC - 800 53rd Ave NE - Preliminary-Final Plat Application v2.pdf (0.51 MB)
• LAC - 800 53rd Ave NE - Planned Unit Development Application.pdf (0.45 MB)
• 800 53rd Project Narrative.pdf (0.08 MB)
• LAC Columbia Heights - Inspiration Images v2.pdf (1.89 MB)
• 250515-LAC-Columbia Heights-800 53rd Ave NE Apts - Site Plan.pdf (6.94 MB)
• LAC - Columbia Heights ALTA Survey 04-28-25.pdf (3.04 MB)
• LAC - Columbia Heights CIvil SD Packaged 05.05.25.pdf (3.42 MB)
• L1-1 LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdf (1.32 MB)
• 23226B-AN-PPLAT-05-30-25.pdf (0.32 MB)
• 23226B-AN-PPLAT SITE PLAN-05-30-25.pdf (0.39 MB)
• 1330239.0-1.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 11-16 Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Amendment + Attachments.pdf (4.95 MB)
• 800 53rd Avenue NE Site Assessment & No-Loss.pdf (6.04 MB)
• Draft_800_53rdAvenueRedevelopmentTrafficStudy.pdf (1.30 MB)
• Public_Hearing_Notice_Paper.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 25 05-23 - Draft EAW to City.pdf (63.17 MB)
• Neighborhood Meeting Comments.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Formal Public Hearing to Neighbors - Medtronic PUD + Neighborhood Meeting.pdf (0.37 MB)
• Owner Address (33).pdf (0.10 MB)
• Sign In Sheet.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Ann Pineault - 762 Parkside Lane.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Kris Junker - 793 PARKSIDE LN NE.pdf (0.71 MB)
• Rebecca Wratkowski - 687 Sullivan Drive NE.pdf (0.27 MB)
• Tracy Severson - 4118 Monroe St.pdf (0.27 MB)

ADJOURNMENT