MHNA January meeting at Pracna on Main
We’re trying something different in January- we’ll be holding our January meeting at Pracna on Main.
MHNA’s board wants to increase attendance by having the membership meetings at an interesting location, where social interaction would be possible.
Although there is no obligation to purchase, food and beverages will be available during, and after, the meeting.
Let us know how you like the change.
Our featured presentation, by Ignacio St. Martin of the Metropolitan Design Center, will cover U of MN 3rd year grad studio planning on the A-Mill site.
Board and General Membership meetings (Jan. 17, 2012)
To: MHNA Board and General Membership
Re: Tuesday January 17, 2012 Meetings
(Board at 6 pm, General Membership at 7:30 pm)
NEW LOCATION for January 17 meetings:
PRACNA on Main
117 Main St SE
BOARD AGENDA (6 pm)
- Call to order, approve agenda
- Secretary’s Report – Approve agenda
- Treasurer’s Report and adopt draft 2012 budget
- Executive Committee Report
- Safety & Livability Committee Report
- Land Use Committee Report
- Misc updates including UD Alliance, website redesign, focus groups, 6th Ave bump-outs, Good Neighbor Fund and other grant info
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AGENDA (7:30 pm)
- Call to order, approve agenda
- Approve October meeting minutes
- Board actions from earlier tonight
- Ignacio St. Martin, Metropolitan Design Center, presenting U of MN 3rd year grad studio planning on the Pillsbury A-Mill site.
- Misc updates and announcements
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Pracna on Main has generously donated their atrium space for our meeting this evening. While there is no obligation to do so, feel free to purchase a beverage or snack from their menu. Members and guests are invited to stay for social interaction following the meeting.
Have any great photos of the neighborhood? Our new website will have a slideshow and we are looking for additional images.
Send photos to: office@marcy-holmes.org (but in small batch emails so the files are not too large, thanks.)
Minutes of October 2011 General Membership meeting
Link to the minutes.
Safety and Livability committee, new meeting time 5:30
MHNA’s Safety & Livability Committee has moved their meeting time to 5:30 PM.
The group meets the first Monday of the month at First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE.
Safety and Livability committee now starting at 5:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE — MHNA’s Safety & Livability meetings are now starting at 5:30 pm.
After the January 2012 meeting, we will return to our regular meeting day of first Monday of the month.
Safety & Livability Committee meeting (Jan. 9)
MHNA’s Safety & Livability Committee will be meeting on the second Monday of the month
January 9, 2012
5:30 pm (new time, was 6:30)
First Congregational Church.
Note that this is a change from our usual schedule due to holidays.
MHNA Holiday meeting schedules
MHNA’s Holiday meeting schedules:
• MHNA Board will not be meeting in December.
• MHNA Safety & Livability Committee will meet
on Monday December 5
AT A DIFFERENT TIME: 5 pm
First Congregational Church,
500 8th Ave SE. Simon Blenski from the city’s Traffic & Parking
Services will be there to talk about additional bike routes in the
neighborhood.
• MHNA’s Land Use Committee will not be meeting in
December.
General Membership minutes (Oct. 18, 2011)
MINUTES of the MHNA General Membership Meeting Tues Oct. 18, 2011
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
- Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm by Doug Carlson, president.
- The minutes form the June meeting were approved.
- Council member Diane Hofstede thanked all who assisted with the Third Ward Neighborhood Fest. A second part, a sustainability conference, is coming to us from a city in Sweden that has reclaimed its riverfront. A public meeting is being scheduled for Granary Road. Increased traffic and truck traffic was discussed, as were some staffing changes at CPED and upcoming budget decisions. CM Hofstede suggested we contact Steve Kotke about adding a bike lane to 8th St SE. People have been experiencing problems at some intersections – either with timing of stoplights or unusual striping and narrowing of lanes, such as at 10th Ave SE & University.
- Neighborhood Student Liaisons reported on the 15th Ave mural project. The painting area would be the walls on either side of the railroad bridge near 15th Ave SE & 8th St SE/Rollins Ave SE. Some artists and liaisons have been working with SE Como Neighborhood Association (SECIA) on the design and will be extending the design process over the winter. They now plan to stage design workshops in the neighborhoods and eventually layer resulting imagery to create a final design for the murals. They are working at getting more students involved. It was suggested they could also invite participation from Wilderness Inquiry, a nearby business.
- Board actions from tonight’s board meeting were announced:
– A motion to approve the recommendations for official committee membership on Land Use and Safety & Livability committees, as circulated previously, was unanimously approved. It was clarified that anyone can take part in committee meetings and discussions, but only appointed members can vote. A committee’s vote is then sent on to the MHNA Board for action.
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1409 5th St SE: Pete Degan appeared before the committee requesting support for a conditional use permit (CUP) for an attached 3-car garage with living space above the garage in the R5 zoning district. The board approved the conditional use permit and sideyard variance .
Dominium Development After several meetings and presentations with the developer, the MHNA board voted to support the Dominium plan for developing the Pillsbury A-Mill site as artists’ live-work affordable housing. At this time, we believe this is the best use of the site as a means of bringing additional diversity to the neighborhood and the riverfront area. Currently this development seems to be the best opportunity for preserving the historic A-Mill site, which is a tremendous asset to the neighborhood, the riverfront and the City of Minneapolis.
In addition the neighborhood supports the site plan contingent upon the developer continuing further efforts to reduce surface parking along the historic rail corridor and continuing to work with others interested in the riverfront to provide a rich and rewarding interpretive experience with this historic site.
The board approved a motion from the Land Use Committee to lower the interest rate of our CEE Loan Program to 2.5%, These loans are for properties of 1 – 4 units.
6. President Doug Carlson updated the group about conservation districts and how they can be helpful in cases where neighborhood character is impacted when the original building stock is removed due to lack of maintenance.
7. Board member Chris Meyer would like to re-start the Student Affairs committee (now called the Student Involvement committee). A meeting will be organized for those interested.
8. A motion to re-appoint MHNA’s reps to SEMCOL (SE Minneapolis Council on Learning) Don Fraser, Harriet Johnson, Laurice Jamieson, Kathleen Reilly, and Ardes Johnson, was approved with appreciation for their dedication.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. Melissa Bean, Executive Director
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Board and General Membership agendas (Oct. 18, 2011)
To: MHNA Board and General Membership
From: MHNA President Doug Carlson
Re: Tues October 18, 2011 meetings:
–- Board at 6 pm
– General Membership at 7:30 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, Lower level
MHNA meetings are open to the public and handicap accessible. If you need any special accommodation or ADA related accommodation (sign language interpreter for example) contact the MHNA office 5 business days in advance of the meeting.
BOARD AGENDA ( 6 pm)
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2. Secretary’s Report – Approve Sept. minutes and need to find a replacement for Dan Lanske, who has resigned. There is also one student (appointed) seat open on the board.
3. Treasurer’s Report and Fund Raising update
4. Committee Report
Executive
Safety & Livability
Land Use
5. Add’l updates: Marketing group, Website progress, Professional Fund Raiser, Events, Kiosk, etc.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP (7:30 pm)
1. Call to order, welcome and approve agenda
2. Approve June meeting minutes.
3. A few words from CM Hofstede
4. Board actions from earlier tonight
5. Conservation District discussion
6. Neighborhood Student Liaison mural -15th Ave project input sought
7. Any other announcements
Be sure to sign in at this meeting –there will be a drawing for door prizes!
Join us for a free tour of the St Anthony Falls Hydro Lab Tues Nov. 1, 2011 at 5:30 pm.
Limit 30 people – sign up now. RSVP to MHNA 612-623-7633. More info in October’s “Items of Interest” newsletter. Sponsored by MHNA and the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership.
Land Use Committee meeting minutes (Sept. 13, 2011)
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Land Use Committee
MINUTES
September 13, 2011
Members present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Ardes Johnson, Chris Meyer, Kelly Phillips, Larry Prinds and Jo Radzwill
Speakers:
· Joe Cuoco, Supportive Living Solutions – DBA: Arrigoni House
· Laurel Bauer, Dinkytown Parking Facility (and the House of Hanson)
· University Alliance Design Guidelines Principles (sent out with agenda) – HOLD THE DATE: evening of Wednesday, October 5, for a rollout of the University District Design Principles with representatives of neighborhood land use and planning committees
· Tom Oswald and Ben Krey, Minnesota Central School Bus
· Dominium Development – Owen Metz and David Motzenbecker (BKV Group) and Mike Krych (BKV Group) with plans for the historic Pillsbury A Mill site
· Nolan Properties Group – 708 Central Ave – Cancelled – updates still in process
Guests:
· Rob Stanek
· Ashleigh Juarez
· Kathleen Flynn Peterson and Steve Peterson
· David Welle
· Burt Coffin, ESG
· Chelle Stoner, Phoenix by the River board
· Mike and Ann Ciresi
1. Arrigoni House, 508 University Ave SE (board and lodging) and 432 4th St SE (supported living apartments): Joe Cuoco explained that Arrigoni House operates an alcohol treatment program at the above addresses. The organization is seeking a change in the makeup of resident clients. The program is operated primarily in the board and lodging facility and the apartments are a kind of “half-way” living situation where clients improve their living skills. The county provides funding toward the expenses of these clients. There is no change in licensure involved. Arrigoni is seeking to offer homeless clients apartment space in the 432 4th St SE facility when clients from the program do not fill the available apartments. Individuals who are not clients of the program will not be displaced once the apartments are rented, but will remain residents until they are able to move on to non-county-subsidized housing.
ACTION: The committee recognizes that Arrigoni House has been a responsible member of the neighborhood and recommends the Board support this change.
2. Dinkytown Parking Facility – Laurel Bauer explained that the facility is applying (represented by Philip Broussard) for new business license. The new business will include the lots at 1316 – 1322 5th St SE and 1315 4th St SE. In essence, the corporation is being reduced from 4 lots (held by 4 different owners) to the 2 lots (listed above held by 2 owners). The number of parking spaces will be reduced from 122 spaces to 88 spaces. At this time it is expected that the review process will be administrative. During this process, the following maintenance and improvements are being proposed:
· Resurfacing the existing bituminous drives and parking spaces
· Restriping the lots, with minor changes to the current layout (the current number of parking spaces on the remaining lots will remain the same – no additional parking is being proposed)
· Additional fences (bumpers) will be installed between 1316 and 1312 5th St SE
· Updated parking equipment will replace the existing equipment
· An additional landscaped buffer will be installed along the sidewalk along 5th St SE
ACTION: The committee recommends the board thank the owners of the Dinkytown Parking Facility for updating the neighborhood association, for taking the initiative to improve the facility and for their efforts to keep the neighborhood a vibrant and productive place to do business.
3. MN Central School Bus: The organization is seeking a conditional use permit for operating a facility at 900 E Hennepin Ave. MN Central School Bus is the 6th largest school bus company in the US. They operate over 250 buses in the state and provide transportation services in Princeton, St Anthony Hayfield and Stillwater. Tom Oswald and Ben Krey explained that the organization is planning to park 65 – 75 buses on the lot (some will be parked inside the building). Light maintenance will be performed on the property and all buses will be kept clean. All pollution control regulations are followed. The company also plans to remodel the building, updating the HVAC systems and providing several offices. A new fence has already been installed and buses are not noticeably visible when parked on the lot. Access to the property will be off E Hennepin Ave. The property is located in a primarily light industrial area – there is only one house within 300 yards of the property.
ACTION: The committee would like to thank MN Central School Bus for updating the neighborhood and for being a responsible partner in this area. The committee chairs recommend the board support this application for a CUP.
4. Dominium Development – I have attached a copy of the Dominium presentation of 9/15/2011 that was presented to the Central River Forum held that evening at the Mill City Museum. I did not print this out since this file uses a black background. This presentation covers many of the details involved in this development.
After the presentation, there was considerable discussion by the developers, the committee and guests in the audience. A majority of the issues were covered in the files attached.
There are still issues regarding parking to be worked out. The current rendition of the Dominium development still contains 54 surface parking spaces (area along Prince Street), while the neighborhood prefers none. The development still relies on 52 street parking spaces adjacent to the Dominium development. The developer’s plan is to use these on-street spaces on a first come / first served basis. These on-street parking spaces are currently filled and the development has not yet been built.
A large issue is the issue of affordable housing (work force housing) and public financing. One of the points of discussion was that work force housing could be built at a much lower cost on other land. It was also pointed out that much of the cost of the development is connected to preserving this historic area, a critical part of the development of Minneapolis history. It is also important to realize that much of the cost of this development is related not only to preservation of the buildings, but is also related to the interpretation of the history that is such an integral part of Minneapolis history as well as Minneapolis’ place in the nation and the world.
Two different developers, who each hold title to different portions of the original historic site, are developing different portions of the site. Doran is not seeking public financing. Dominium is seeking tax increment financing, as well as state and national historic preservation tax credits. Boundaries of a TIF district may include properties that are not seeking tax increment financing as well as those properties that are seeking TIF financing.
It seems that the ultimate decision is whether or not the preservation of this piece of Minneapolis’ history worth the cost and if it is worth the cost, how should that cost be covered.
ACTION: To date, the committee has not rendered a decision regarding its support for the Dominium project. The committee urged all to attend the Central River Forum on Thursday, September 15 in order to learn more about the history of the historic St. Anthony Falls area as well as the proposals presented by both of the developers of the A-Mill site.
At this stage, the committee is still gathering information on the Dominium project. There is much yet to be learned about the interpretative aspects of how this site might be developed and the committee looks forward to seeing how the details might develop.
5. Miscellaneous updates: The Nolan Properties development at 708 Central Ave will have a public hearing before the Planning Commission on September 19. There is also a proposal to amend the zoning code to eliminate the conditional use permit requirement for properties with less than 10 units (currently 5 units) – Postponed until October 17.
Meeting adjourned.
Safety and Livability committee minutes (Sept. 12, 2011)
Minutes of the MHNA Safety & Livability Committee Sept. 12, 2011
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE, Minneapolis
Present: Board members Ardes Johnson, Marnie Loven Bell, Chris Meyer, Eric Nauman, J Diane Savage, Gordon Kepner; Jackie Starbird, Melissa Bean, Chris McCann, MPD Inspector Bryan Schafer
1. Meeting called to order at 6 pm by Ardes Johnson. The agenda was amended to add Chris McCann’s Restorative Justice community service work and under updates St. Lawrence parking lot and homecoming.
2. Inspector Schafer reported on the recent burglaries in the neighborhood. A significant arrest in August has resulted in burglaries “ all but dried up”. Police, U of MN and neighborhood groups repeat their safety message each year, but still 90% of these incidents occur at unlocked premises, many with open windows and valuables in plain sight. When someone walks in and takes a laptop and leaves, there is very little evidence to go on. Crime the first 2 weekends of school is down 50% overall. Inspector Schafer credited the work of Neighborhood Student Liaisons and the SE Strategic Compliance Task Force. A significant number of officers work this area and we are off to a great start this school year. Several other questions were covered –illegal parking on lawns, urging people to call 311 so complaints get documented into the system; calling 911 for crimes in progress or on weekends when 311 isn’t staffed; cops on bikes and mounted patrols. Bike safety was also discussed. Inspector Schafer will let us know what the process is to get a bike lane on 8th St SE. With parking on both sides and winter plowing there is very little room for bikes and this is a major crossing over 35W to 15th Ave bike route. Bike tickets are categorized as moving violations and there was discussion about the laws regarding bike riding.
3. Chris McCann will be doing a graffiti survey in the neighborhood for his community service. Ardes Johnson and Marnie Loven Bell will accompany him.
4. Increased traffic on University and 4th St SE was discussed –especially unsafe as people cross between lights.
5. The Welcome Students signs will be picked up next week by Marnie Loven Bell and Eric Nauman. Chris Meyer wrote an opinion piece in the MN Daily criticizing MHNA’s efforts. He would like to see more students involved in MHNA and thinks the by-laws should be changed. He also thinks membership cards should be added to the Welcome Students bags.
6. Gardens – The 8th Street community garden needs irises cut down and the 6th Ave gardens need rain before we can do much else there.
7. Gordon Kpener reported that there are people parking at St Lawrence lot during football games, but it is not known if they are paying to park. St Lawrence reps previously stated that some of their members park there during games with the church’s permission.
8. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. Next meeting will be October 3rd.
Melissa Bean, MHNA Executive Director
Safety & Livability committee meeting (Sept. 12)
Reminder:
Due to Labor Day holiday, MHNA’s Safety & Livability committee will be meeting one week later than usual.
Join us at 6:30 pm, Monday September 12th, 2011
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE.
Featured guest:
Second Precinct Police Inspector Bryan Schafer.
Land Use Committee minutes (Aug. 9, 2011)
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Land Use Committee
MINUTES
August 9, 2011
Members present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Ardes Johnson, Dan Lanske, Kelly Phillips, Larry Prinds and Jo Radzwill
Speakers:
· 1011 4th St SE – Jackie Cherryhomes and Aaron Diederich (Lupe Development)
· Mill & Main (501 Main St SE) – Jim LaValle (Doran Companies), David Graham and Trace Jacques (ESG Architects)
· Andrew Riverside project update: 4th St & 8th Ave SE – Aaron Roseth and Burton Coffin (ESG Architects), Daniel Oberpriller and Nick Walton (CPM Development)
· 700 & 708 Central Ave – John Nolan, Katelyn Murray, and Carole Mette (Nolan Properties); Ken Piper and Nat Shea (Tanek Architects)
· Dominium Development – Owen Metz and Tom Nordyke (consultant) with plans for the historic Pillsbury A Mill site
Guests:
· Drew Freerks, student neighborhood liaison
· Chris Meyer
· J. Diane Savage, MHNA Board
· Council Member Hofstede
· Cordelia Pierson
· Chelle Stoner
· Marcus Mills
Due the packed agenda and the weightiness and the volume of projects that are progressing in the neighborhood, all presentations (as well as questions regarding each presentation) will be kept brief. Following the presentations the committee will deliberate on its presentation to the MHNA Board of Directors. Responses to developers will be sent following the board meeting.
Committee deliberations have been inserted at the end of each agenda item.
1. 1011 4th St SE – Jackie Cherryhomes and Aaron Diederich gave us an update on changes made to the project. They were able to save two of the three existing trees as well as improve the landscaping and lighting. Additional windows were added to the units facing 4th St SE along the courtyard between the two buildings. Due to an oversight these plans had not been sent to committee members prior to the meeting. The will be sent to the committee on August 10.
Committee deliberations: The committee recommends the Board support this development as changes requested by the planning commission have been made.
2. Mill & Main (A-Mill site) – Jim LaValle handed out copies of the Doran and Dominium responses to the Consensus Statement of the Pillsbury ‘A’ Mill Task Force (established in January 2006). Developers will discuss the pertinent issues throughout their presentations. David Graham gave us a brief overview of the most recent changes in the design of the building. The development consists of 183 units and approximately 270 bedrooms. There are two levels of underground parking (access to the lower level is off 6th Ave SE and access to the upper level is of 5th Ave SE). Construction consists of five stories above the two levels of concrete parking. The building is all one structure, but varies in height and material from section to section, giving the perception of more than one structure. Town houses wrap the structure on the lower level along Main Street and around the corners on 5th and 6th Aves. SE. There is a green roof terrace above the parking level on the northwest corner of the structure. Another terrace is along Main St above the townhouses. Residences change to rental apartments above the townhouses on the west and east ends of the structure.
Committee deliberations: The committee voted (3 in favor, 1 abstain with the chair not voting) to support Phase I of the Mill & Main development contingent on a comprehensive plan to unify the original Pillsbury A-Mill site (encompassing Main St SE, Second St SE and the rail corridor).
3. 4th St and 8th Ave SE (former Andrew Riverside Church site) – Developers have made only minor changes to their overall development plans.
Approvals required for this development as presented require rezoning from R2B to R5 and a PUD (planned unit development) is requested in order to increase the density and height, as well as reduce the yards and achieve a floor area ratio bonus (reduce the FAR).
Changes made to date include:
· Four bedroom units have been eliminated and the number 3-bedroom units have been reduced.
· More stepping down (from 4th St SE to 5th St SE) on the north side of the building (along 8th Ave SE)
· Increased street entries along 8th Ave SE (2 street entries into individual apartments)
· Increased street entries along 4th St SE (3 street entries into individual apartments)
· Façade is brick down to the ground on the new building.
· Rental town homes include five 3-bedrooms each above the garages.
· Adding a bus shelter at the corner of 4th St SE and 7th Ave SE
· Materials have been simplified to give a more uniform appearance
Developers need three separate applications to the HPC – 1) application for the building along 4th St SE that wraps around the corner onto 8th Ave SE, plus demolition of the existing building along 4th St SE; 2) application for addition to the hospital building; and 3) application for the town homes along 7th Ave SE (cornering on 5th St SE.
Developers propose a 2-level addition to the hospital. This addition would consist of 4 units with 2 bedrooms each. There would be a 5-foot setback from the edge of the roof for these units.
Developers would like a PUD designation. They feel they need it to be able to invest in the amenities they are providing.
According to developers the market rate rent for a 1-bedroom unit would be $720 – $850 per month. The covenant they propose to keep changes from being made to the hospital needs to be investigated if the committee is to give this part of the proposal serious consideration.
Committee deliberation: The committee was opposed to supporting the concept of a PUD. A PUD would bring too much density to this portion of the neighborhood and the committee is not willing to support changes to the 5th St SE historic district (particularly any addition to the hospital. The committee might be willing to consider up zoning the property along the 4th St SE side of the block. The committee is in favor of greater step down design as the higher-density parts of the development move toward the lower-density part of the neighborhood. In the absence of a PUD, it is the committee’s understanding that the different tracts of land could be developed on an individual basis. The committee favors the town homes along 7th Ave SE and would like to explore that part of the development (assuming it could be compatible with the 5th St SE historic district.
4. 700 & 708 Central Avenue – Nolan Companies are proposing to develop 105 market rate rental units by rehabilitating the warehouse buildings at 700 and 708 Central Avenue and adding 3 levels (set back from the perimeter of the building) to the 708 building. Developers propose 10,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The apartments will consist of studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Phase I is the renovation of the 2 warehouses. Parking will be provided with 106 residential stalls on two levels – some underground in the 708 building and the remainder on a raised deck. At some future date, depending on commercial tenants, developer may wish to include a drive-up window. Any drive-thru would be built using a separate permit and the drive-thru would be operated within the parking structure. Phase II will be an additional building of new construction.
Approval requests include conditional use permits for 105 dwelling units and for an increase in building height from 4 stories or 56 feet to 10 stories or 120 feet at the tallest portion of the structure. Variances for interior side yard and rear yard (along the north property line) setbacks are also being sought. A variance for the off-street parking requirement for the commercial portion of the development is also being sought. They will also need a variance for the drive-aisle in the parking garage located within the basement of the existing 708 building. Site plan review is also required.
Committee deliberation: The committee voted in favor of supporting this development.
5. Dominium Development – The development is for about 240 affordable artist loft rental units. Another developer has expressed in the Machine Shop and this building will likely be sold for commercial (retail/office/restaurant) purposes. The Machine Shop requires about 32 parking stalls. Once an individual has qualified as an artist, his/her income would be limited to approximately $37,000 – $40,000 to qualify as a resident. The question was raised as to whether the developers expected to have children residing there – the answer is yes (they sometimes have children as residents in their artist lofts. The A-Mill complex will house about 200 units and Warehouse 2 will contain 30 – 40 units. Developers plan to rehab the buildings in the following order: 1) Warehouse 2, 2) the South Mill, 3) the cleaning house and 4) the A-Mill. The rehab order is easiest to hardest.
As presently planned, the rail corridor contains about 150 parking spaces (for residents only, but with no real way of enforcing the residents only policy) and would be open to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles (particularly when Main St is closed to traffic). It was noted that this plan might cause conflicts between the different modes of transportation. It was suggested that the NYC Hi-Line could be a model for the “Art Allee” along the rail corridor — a kind of Lo-Line.
Considerable time was taken to be sure the committee fully understood the financing, particularly the TIF financing which is being sought. The city can attach conditions to which the developer (Dominium) would have to abide. After 15 years (once the low income credits expire), the developer is free to sell the property.
There was discussion about some of the interpretive / historic issues of the site. The developer is working with Ann Calvert regarding the raceways. They are also considering ramifications of hydrothermal and hydroelectric issues. Be sure to see the information sent out under separate cover in answer to the Questions from the August 9 Land Use meeting.
Committee deliberation: The committee felt it was premature to consider supporting this development. There is the issue of TIF. There too many things that are not “buttoned down” particularly the historic / interpretive issues.
Other Committee deliberations:
· Great concern was voiced about what is happening to the lower-density portions of the neighborhood as a result of all the new development / construction in the neighborhood.
· The committee would like to discuss the idea of having a charrette covering a larger area than just Marcy-Holmes. A charrette may be instrumental in gaining support of the University, the City and other neighborhoods for over-arching planning activities.
Meeting adjourned.
Safety and Livability Committee minutes (Aug. 8, 2011)
MINUTES of the Safety & Livability Committee Meeting
August 8, 2011
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE, Minneapolis
Present: Board members Gordon Kepner, Ardes Johnson, Marnie Loven-Bell and Diane Savage; Melissa Bean staff; Carrie Noble, Ryan Pusch (student liaisons) and Erin Cowles, member of First Congregational Church.
1. Minutes from July meeting were approved.
2. Erin Cowles informed all that the church will be serving food and beverages on Sept 1 to those involved in the “Meet & Greet” event at the U. Also in Sept they are blocking off 5th St from 8th Ave – 9th Ave to do an event.
3. Eric Nauman, via email, contacted committee to say that due to a technical snafu, he no longer has the list of addresses for placing Welcome Student signs. It was decided we would send out a general request to MHNA lists and also to ask Eric what he may be able to remember to reconstruct list. We will ask Gene Girard to get a list of DBA merchants wanting signs.
4. Committee discussed a new Welcome Students flyer for including in the Meet & Greet bags. In general, don’t want to repeat information they may already be getting and make ours more neighborhood and MHNA specific.
5. Committee scheduled another 6th Ave Greenway work day – Wed Aug 24th, 4 – 6 pm. Meet at 2nd St and 6th Ave SE.
6. The no turn on red sign that we requested at 35W coming into neighborhood from the north at 4th St SE IS NOW GONE!!! Bring to board’s attention.
7. Two student liaisons reported on SECIA proposal to paint murals at 15th Ave rr track area between the neighborhoods. They received a Good Neighbor grant ( approx $4,000) for the project. Because the section in Marcy-Holmes is so small ( a low wall in front of an apartment building) it was decided to consider this a SE Como project at this point, see how it goes before doing anything in our boundary. The area across 15th is not in either neighborhood…we thanked them and wished them well and urged them to keep us in the loop.
8. Although scheduled, Inspector Bryan Schafer did not come tonight. We will make sure he and Nick Juarez are on our mailing list from now on.
9. Due to Labor Day Monday, the next S & L meeting will be on Mon Sept 12th at 6:30 pm.
10. National Night Out was discussed. A great turnout, loads of fun. Suggestions for next year: Electric fans to keep flies away from food; need better rubber duckies; need nametags for kids. And a microphone. (FYI we spent approx $1100 on event and made $48 in the raffle. We received $ 1290 worth of donated prizes and refreshments from area merchants. We also received a cash donation of $250 for the event’s expenses. Approx 150 in attendance.)
Safety and Livability committee meeting (Aug. 8)
MHNA’s Safety & LIVABILITY Committee will be meeting on
Monday August 8th, 2011 at 6:30 PM
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE.
Please note this change from our usual meeting schedule.
No MHNA Land Use meeting or Board meeting in July
No MHNA Land Use meeting or Board meeting in July 2011.
Safety & Livability met last week.
Safety and Livability Committee minutes (July 11, 2011)
MINUTES of the MHNA Safety & Livability Committee meeting
July 11, 2011
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE, Minneapolis
6:30 pm
Present: Ardes Johnson, Marnie Loven-Bell, Gordon Kepner, Melissa Bean, Drew Freerks; guests Greg Weinand and Don Studer
1. Don Studer, E-Park, and Greg Weinand, St. Lawrence Church, informed the group about EPark Inc, now servicing the church parking lot. They will be making improvements and will continue current M – F hours of operation, with occasional Sat evening use by youth groups and valets. If neighbors observe problems, they are urged to call 911 if serious or Mr Studer at his office: 651-645-7151.
2. National Night Out (August 2nd) planning was discussed. The student liaisons are planning one event on the east side of the neighborhood at 12th Ave SE & 5th St SE. Liaisons will assist with setting up the event at 7th Ave SE between 5th St & 6thSt, including flyering nearby residences. We will collaborate on planning, publicity and distributing prizes.
3. Ardes reported that a reminder to water boulevard trees was added to the Plea for our Trees postcard and dropped off at residences with new trees. Dinkytown trash containers have been cleaned of graffiti. She urged that MHNA find someone from the neighborhood’s west side to attend Community Action Restorative Justice community conferences – we need someone to find community service jobs for offenders on the west side of the neighborhood – especially if we want graffiti removed.
4. The group voted on a motion by M Loven-Bell to recommend to MHNA board that we use the $420 in restricted funds from Public Works project several years ago to replace damaged neighborhood signs in the places we have mapped out. The cost is $50 per sign so we can do 9 signs, so we need an additional $30 in MHNA funds. Recommendation will be passed on to the MHNA board in August.
Meeting adjourned 8 pm. Melissa Bean
Meeting updates
MHNA Board will NOT be meeting in July.
MHNA’s Safety & Livability Committee will be meeting Monday July 11th at 630 pm, First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE.
MHNA’s Land Use Committee will NOT be meeting July 12th, due to scheduling of Mpls. Heritage Preservation Commission meeting at 4:30 that day. The Doran Cos Mill & Main project is on that agenda.
MMHNA Land Use Committee may reschedule for Tuesday July 19th- check MHNA website for updates
MHNA’s 2011-12 Board of Directors
MHNA’s 2011-12 Board of Directors:
Officers:
President Douglas Carlson
Vice President Arvonne Fraser
Secretary Kelly Phillips
Treasurer Steve Swanson
Directors:
Gordon Kepner Cameron Naughton
Jo Radzwill Ardes Johnson
Sonny Schneiderhan Larry Prinds
Marnie Loven- Bell Dan Lanske
J. Diane Savage Pastor Craig Shirley
Thomas Barry Eric Nauman
Safety & Livability meeting moved to July 11
MHNA will NOT have its Safety & Livability meeting the first Monday of July 2011, due to the national holiday.
Instead, we will meet: Monday July 11th at 6:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Hope, 500 8th Ave SE.
Note the date and meeting time and we hope to see you there. We’ll be planning neighborhood National Night Out.
General Membership Minutes (June. 21, 2011)
MINUTES of the MHNA General Membership Meeting
Tues. June 21, 2011
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13ht Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by MHNA President Doug Carlson
2. The agenda, as circulated, was approved.
3. The minutes of the March meeting were approved.
4. Elections – A slate of candidates was read. The candidates in attendance were introduced. There were three calls for additional nominations from the floor. A motion to “acclaim by white ballot” ( E Bernat motion) passed unanimously. The newly elected:
Officers:
President – Doug Carlson
Vice President – Arvonne Fraser
Secretary – Kelly Phillips
Treasurer – Steve Swanson
Directors:
Cameron Naughton
Ardes Johnson
Eric Nauman
Larry Prinds
Dan Lanske
5. Land Use Committee updates: A great deal of development is occurring or is planned for our neighborhood. A week ago the National Trust for Historic Preservation held a press conference after naming the Pillsbury A-Mill as one of the country’s 11 most endangered sites. Several board members and neighbors were there as well as the two developers who are proposing multi-family residential projects for the site. The site, which was previously wholly owned by Schafer Rchardosn, is now split into two sites –one parcel contains the historic buildings between 3rd Ave SE and 5th Ave SE, and the other site is mostly vacant, from 5th Ave SE – 6th Ave SE. All are in the St Anthony Falls Historic District. MHNA’s Land Use Committee is working with both developers to come up with the best possible projects in this important location. MHNA’s board sent a letter to the city’s Heritage Preservation Commission asking that any pavement surfaces should be pervious for aesthetic and environmental reasons. Developer Doran Cos. is on the agenda of the HPC on July 12 and will continue to keep us informed as the project evolves.
The Soap Factory received its historic parking variance because there is so much public parking nearby and their larger events are infrequent.
Lupe Development received its approvals for a cluster development at 1011 4th St SE. The current building, a fraternity, will be torn down and replaced with two apartment buildings on the site. Since they were unable to meet with us in advance, the development team agreed to meet with the committee about the design and how it fits into the historic area in general.
Resident Sara James applied for a Certificate of Nonconforming Use for her property at 505 8th Ave SE to be officially listed as a triplex. Although it is in a duplex zone, she had written evidence of its continued use as a triplex since 1924. The city agreed to the change.
Council member Diane Hofstede was thanked for her work on our behalf with the riverfront developments. Cordelia Pierson suggested a community forum or inter-neighborhood meeting.
6. CM Hofstede updated the group about the tornado in North Minneapolis. Also touched on: the MPRB’s Riverfirst website; legislative funding for the Plymouth Ave Bridge; Oct 12th Third Ward Neighborhoodfest & Summit. People were reminded to call 911 as those calls determine where police resources go- do not be shy, report any problems.
7. As is our annual tradition, certificates of appreciation were presented to MHNA volunteers who went “over and beyond” in helping our neighborhood this year. Doug Carlson talked about MHNA plans for the coming year including possibly updating the Master Plan and working on a way to preserve the neighborhood’s historic character, via a Conservation District.
8. Kathleen Reilly announced that the SE Library is looking for work by local artists for exhibiting. A “Friends of the SE Library” group is forming.
9. Kendre Turonie, U of MN, announced that he Neighborhood Student Liaisons are doing a mural project on 15th Ave SE in the SE Como neighborhood. This Sept the Meet & Greet new students program will roll out again. Volunteers needed and MHNA is invited to submit a flyer to be inserted into the welcome bags.
10. University District Alliance update – bylaws have been passed.
11. Dan Lanske won tonight’s door prize, a gift certificate to Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Dinkytown.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. Pies baked by neighbor Martha Ballard were enjoyed by all.
Melissa Bean, MHNA Executive Director
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Board Actions Since the June 2011 General Membership Meeting
August 2011
Safety & Livability: Neighborhood Student Liaisons are organizing a mural project along 15th Ave SE. Since only a small part is located in Marcy-Holmes, the committee decided to consider the current phase as a SECIA project and we can reconsider any MHNA involvement after their section is completed
Land Use: 1011 4th St SE – A motion to support this project was unanimously passed. The development team made changes requested by the Planning Commission: two of the three existing trees will be spared; improvements will be made to the landscaping and lighting; additional windows were added to the units facing 4th St SE along the courtyard between the two buildings.
Mill & Main – A motion (A Fraser) to support this project contingent on the following was passed (5 yes, 1 oppose, 4 abstain):
• working with Dominium, adjacent property owner, to create a comprehensive coordinated treatment of the Prince Street corridor from 3rd Ave SE to 6th Ave SE that is presented to MHNA for approval
• 5th Ave SE is returned to a regular street connection to the River
• 6th Ave Greenway plantings and sculpture are to be returned to the 6th Ave side of the project (not grass boulevard as shown in the drawing) by the developer
4th St and 8th Ave SE (former Andrew Riverside Church site) A motion to oppose the PUD (Planned Unit Development) was passed (1 opposed). A PUD would bring too much density to this portion of the neighborhood and the committee is not willing to support changes to the 5th St SE historic district. The committee might be willing to consider up zoning the property along the 4th St SE side of the block. The committee is in favor of greater step down design as the higher-density parts of the development move toward the lower-density part of the neighborhood. In the absence of a PUD, it is the committee’s understanding that the different tracts of land could be developed on an individual basis.
708 Central Avenue 119 7th Street SE and 123 7thStreet SE (former Archives project) A motion was unanimously passed in favor of supporting this 105 unit residential development., which includes the following:
• Conditional Use Permit to allow an increase in the maximum allowable building height from 4 stories or 56 feet to 10 stories or 120 feet at the tallest portion of the structure.
•Variance to allow a 10,000 square foot commercial space in the C3A (Community Activity Center) district.
• Variance of the interior side yard along the east property.
• Variance of the rear yard along the north property line.
• Variance of the off-street parking requirement for the commercial component of the development.
• Variance of the drive-aisle requirement in the parking garage located within the basement of the existing 708 structure.
• Site plan review for renovations to the existing buildings as well as for new construction in the C3A (Community Overlay District).
Historic A-Mill site (Dominium Development) Main St SE
The board agreed with the Land Use Committee that it was premature to consider supporting this development. There too many things that are not “buttoned down” particularly the historic / interpretive issues. A motion was unanimously passed to relay that message to the developers along with these concerns:
• The A-Mill building must be the first building redeveloped on this site
• Parking must be buried – no surface parking.
• A comprehensive Prince Street design must be coordinated with the Doran project site
• Historic and interpretive use of the raceways is a priority
The board also had concerns about any “green” aspects of this project and looks forward to hearing more specifics when the developers return.
Board approved writing a letter to the City expressing MHNA’s interest in forming a conservation district here.
Board approved sending a letter going on record as opposing the closure of the Dinkytown post office.
September 2011
Executive Committee: Board passed a motion to spend $50 per sign for the City to remove and replace faded or vandalized metal Marcy-Holmes neighborhood identification signs .
Board passed a motion to spend $15,000 in NRP Contract #22550 to hire planners to update the MHNA Master Plan in several areas.
Safety & Livability Committee: MHNA board will write a letter to the U’s new president welcoming him and reminding him of the importance of neighborhood relationships.
Board thanked Marnie Loven Bell and Eric Nauman for once again staging the Welcome Students sign campaign.
Land Use Committee: A motion passed to send a letter to Arrigoni House acknowledging that it has been a responsible member of the neighborhood and expressing Board support for a change in the makeup of their residents to offer homeless clients apartment space in the 432 4th St SE facility when clients from the existing program do not fill the available apartments.
A motion was passed to send a letter to Laurel Bauer thanking the owners of the Dinkytown Parking Facility for updating the neighborhood association, for taking the initiative to improve the parking facility and for their efforts to keep the neighborhood a vibrant and productive place to do business.
A motion was passed to send a letter thanking MN Central School Bus, 900 East Hennepin Ave, for updating the neighborhood and for being a responsible partner in this area and to convey MHNA support for their application for a CUP in order to park 65 – 75 buses on the lot .
A motion was passed to notify Nolan Properties Group, the developer of 708 Central Avenue 119 7th Street SE and 123 7thStreet SE ( former Archives project) that our preference is to keep the (existing) trees.
Misc: • Board passed a motion to name our official reps to the University District Alliance for the next year as Doug Carlson and Ted Tucker, with Melissa Bean as alternate.
•The Board approved of Ardes Johnson as official Marcy-Holmes elector in the November NRP Elections.
• The board approved authorizing Arvonne Fraser and Melissa Bean to move forward on MHNA’s website re-design with periodic updates on progress made to the board.
Board and General Membership meeting agendas (June 21)
Board and General Membership Meetings
June 21, 2011
Board at 6 pm, General Membership at 7:30 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, lower level
BOARD AGENDA ( 6 pm)
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2. Secretary’s Report – Approve May minutes
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Nominations Committee Report
5. Safety & Livability Committee Report
6. Land Use Committee report
Meetings in July???
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AGENDA (7:30PM)
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2, Approve March minutes
3. Nominations from the floor for candidates slate for board positions. We will be electing 4 officers (1 yr terms) and 5 directors (2 year terms). See slate below. We will also take nominations from the floor.
4. Board actions taken earlier tonight
5. Certificates of Appreciation to members who have outdone themselves this year
6. Misc. Updates- Focus groups, Kiosk, Events, Granary Rd, Alliance, Central Corridor, National Night Out, Student Liaisons
7. A few words from CM Hofstede
8. Year’s wrap up from President Doug Carlson
9. Door prize & adjourn
MHNA meetings are open to the public and handicap accessible. If you need any special accommodation or ADA related accommodation (sign language interpreter for example) contact the MHNA office 5 business days in advance of the meeting.
TONIGHT’S REFRESHMENTS:
fresh baked pies by your neighbor Martha Ballard served with coffee
TONIGHT’S DOOR PRIZE:
$20 gift card at Five Guys Burger & Fries, Dinkytown
Election Slate:
Officers
President – Douglas Carlson
Vice President – Arvonne Fraser
Secretary – Kelly Phillips
Treasurer- Steve Swanson
Directors
Cameron Naughton
Ardes Johnson
Eric Nauman
Larry Prinds
Dan Lanske
Consider running for MHNA board
MHNA Elections will be held during our June 21, 2011 meeting.
Please consider running for a seat on our board. The board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. We will take nominations from the floor at the meeting.
To run for the board, you must be a resident of the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood and a MHNA member for one year.
MHNA Annual Elections meeting (June 21)
Tuesday June 21, 2011 is our Annual Elections meeting.
Although it begins at 7:30, please arrive a few minutes early to sign in as a voting member. Our meetings are open to the public, but only current MHNA members are eligible to vote.
We’ll have pie and coffee so come a little early before we run out. All attendees can sign up for our door prize.
Land Use Committee minutes (June 14, 2011)
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Land Use Committee
MINUTES
June 14, 2011
Members present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Ardes Johnson, Dan Lanske, Larry Prinds and Jo Radzwill
Speakers:
· 1011 4th St SE – Jackie Cherryhomes, Adam Meyer (Studio M Architects) and Aaron Diederich
· Mill & Main (Pillsbury A Mill site) – Jim LaValle (Doran Companies), David Graham and Trace Jacques (ESG Architects)
· Andrew Riverside project update: 4th St & 8th Ave SE – Aaron Roseth and Burton Coffin (ESG Architects), Daniel Oberpriller and Nick Walton (CPM Development), Dawn Williams, Harry Maghakian, Len Biggs, Jack Sonnecksen
· Soap Factory, 110 5th Ave SE – Ben Heywood – parking variance
· Sara James, 505 8th Ave SE – certificate of nonconforming use
Guests:
· Drew Freerks, student neighborhood liaison
· Chris Meyer
· Council member Hofstede
· Inder Majundal
· Chelle Stoder
1. Soap Factory, 110 5th Ave SE – seeks an historic variance to reduce the minimum required off-street parking from 68 spaces to 10 spaces. The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission meets on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 to hold a public hearing on this issue.
ACTION: The M-HNA land use committee unanimously voted to recommend supporting the variance to the Executive Committee for the following reasons:
· Providing the required parking would require demolition of some of this historic building – not desired.
· There is more than adequate parking within a few blocks of the building.
· The Soap Factory is within two blocks of public transportation.
· Approximately 10 events per year at this establishment require more than the 10 spaces currently available.
· There is no land available for additional surface parking closer than the existing available parking.
· Increasing the amount of impervious surfaces in this area is not desirable.
2. 1011 4th St SE cluster development. Lupe Development presented their proposal for the demolition of a fraternity house at 1011 4th St SE and their application for a conditional use permit for a cluster permit (permitting 2 buildings on a single lot). Each building would consist of 6 town home-style units. There was a question of how these very modern style buildings “fit in” with the surrounding buildings. Hesse Roise was hired to analyze the historic house next door.
A subcommittee of the Land Use committee will meet with Lupe in hopes of offering suggestions and arriving at a project that is an improvement for both the developer and the neighborhood. The subcommittee will consist of Larry Prinds, Doug Carlson, Jo Radzwill and, if available, Arvonne Fraser and Dan Lanske.
3. Mill & Main (A-Mill site) – Developers had been before a business meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission and brought the committee up to date on the changes made in the development. The project is still in progress, but, in general, the majority of committee members thought the changes were an improvement. Developer is on the agenda of the HPC on July 12 and will continue to keep us informed as the project evolves.
4. 4th St and 8th Ave SE (former Andrew Riverside Church site) – Developers had met with a subcommittee of the land use committee as well as with the city planner. Developer updated the committee on its progress. It appears there is an information gap between the developers, the city planner and the subcommittee that met earlier with the developer.
This same subcommittee will set up an educational meeting with the city planner and will then attempt to reconnect with the developer in order to attempt to move forward with this project.
5. Sara James, 505 8th Ave SE is seeking a Certificate of Nonconforming Use for this property. There will be a public hearing at the Board of Adjustment on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm in room 317 of City Hall. Sara presented her information and after careful consideration, the Land Use Committee took the following action:
ACTION: The M-HNA Land Use Committee recommends that the Board of Directors support the application of Sara James for a nonconforming use certificate to establish legal nonconforming rights to a three unit multiple family dwelling located at 505 8th Ave SE in the R2B Two-Family District and UA University Area Overlay District.
Meeting adjourned.
Addendum:
Since the Land Use Committee meeting, a subcommittee consisting of Doug Carlson, Arvonne Fraser and Jo Radzwill met with council member Hofstede and Dominium and Doran Companies (in separate meetings) to discuss neighborhood expectations for future development of the former Pillsbury A Mill site. These discussions are expected to continue.
However, it did come to the attention of the subcommittee that the railroad tracks are considered by the HPC to be an important aspect of the history of the site. The tracks are symbolic to the history of the area and need to be represented in the view corridor. However, it is important to the neighborhood that this representation not include further impervious pavement in an area so close to our precious river. Preserving the quality of our river is more important than having the real rails set into concrete for safety’s sake.
I, therefore, propose that the MHNA make the HPC aware of this fact before the Mill & Main development is considered at the July 12 HPC meeting.
Jo
SAFETY & LIVABILITY committee, no June meeting
MHNA’s SAFETY & LIVABILITY committee will not be meeting on its regular first Monday of June (June 6th) date.
Instead head over to the Annual Plant Swap and Potluck at the Fraser backyard, 821 7th St SE at 6 pm.
Bring any extra plants and a dish to share.
Rain or shine, this is always a fun social event. All are welcome!
MHNA Board Vacancy
MHNA’s annual elections are in June. We will have at least one vacant seat on the boardâ.
Are you interested in running?
The board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. It’s fun and interesting.
Contact the MHNA office if you would like to run for a board seat.
office@marcy-holmes.org or 612-623-7633.
Land Use Committee minutes (May 10, 2011)
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Land Use Committee
MINUTES
May 10, 2011
Members present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Dan Lanske, Kelly Phillips, Larry Prinds and Jo Radzwill
Guests:
· Scott Tankenoff – Hillcrest Development
· 4th St & 8th Ave SE (former Andrew Riverside Church site) – Aaron Roseth and Trace Jacques (ESG Architects), Daniel Oberpriller and Nick Walton (CPM Development), Dawn Williams, Harry Maghakian
· Mill & Main (Pillsbury A Mill site) – Jim LaValle (Doran Companies), David Graham and Trace Jacques (ESG Architects)
· William Wells
· Councilmember Diane Hofstede
1. Administrative matter – Five Guys Burger & Fries: MHNA approved previous application for a conditional use permit to extend the hours of operation for an existing restaurant use at 1413 4th St SE from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursdays and from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The permitted hours of operation in the C1 District are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The newer request contains the above as well as changing the weekday hours from 10 p.m. close to 11 p.m. close. The request is consistent with other Dinkytown establishments.
ACTION: The committee voted unanimously to approve this change and forward to the Board of Directors with a recommendation that the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood support this request.
2. Totino’s site (not in M-H): Scott Tankenhoff of Hillcrest Development appeared before the committee to introduce Hillcrest Development to those of the committee that will unfamiliar with the developer – Hillcrest has done several developments in the area (both Marcy-Holmes and Nicollet Island East Bank) and to update the committee on developments for the Totino’s site. Hillcrest has made arrangements to purchase The Totino’s site (located in NIEB). At the present time Hillcrest has carefully assessed the property and continues to hold the site looking for the appropriate use and timing for future development.
3. Andrew Riverside PUD, 4th St and 8th Ave SE: Developers are seeking support for a PUD (planned unit development) to include the entire block with the exception of the townhouses along 8th Ave SE. The developers have further refined their proposal and spent considerable time reviewing it. This project must appear before the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) (John Smolley, HPC planner) as well as the Planning Commission (Becca Ferrar, planner) to receive approvals. Developers plan a joint meeting with these two planners on Friday (May 13) or Monday (May 16). The Land Use committee will continue to update the Board and developers will keep Land Use updated as to their progress.
4. Mill & Main (A-Mill site) – Developers are on the agenda for the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of May 17 and for the Committee of the Whole on May 23. This project must go before the HPC since it is in the St. Anthony Falls Historic District and the developer is seeking to demolish some of the buildings on their portion of the A Mill site.
The A-Mill site has been divided by BNC Bank into two portions: 1) the first is under agreement with Doran and 2) the second is under agreement with Dominium. At this time Dominium has not presented any plans to the neighborhood. It is unfortunate that the two parcels cannot be considered for development simultaneously.
Doran Companies have not yet prepared updated materials for us to review and spent most of their portion of the meeting time responding to the comments made by the Marcy-Holmes Board at their April meeting. Developers are still gathering input on their ideas before investing more in furthering their plans.
The developers are seeking concept approval of Phase I from the neighborhood.
ACTION: This item will be brought to the Board for its reaction and any action will be taken by the entire Board. The Land Use Committee is expecting Doran to appear at its June meeting with updated plans.
5. Maxfield Housing Study (University District): This has not yet been posted and, thus, was postponed to a later land use meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Safety & Livability Committee: No Meeting in May
MHNA’s Safety & Livability Committee will NOT be meeting in May.
Pastor Craig Shirley joins MHNA Board
Pastor Craig Shirley, of Univ. Lutheran Church of Hope, has joined the MHNA board in the SE Clergy seat.
We will welcome him officially at our April board meeting.