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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
June 20, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Conference Room A and B
1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (May 16, 2023)
3. Discuss Possible City Code Change Related to Auto Repair
4. Andover Home Improvement Grant Program Updates
5. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal)
6. Review Commercial Project Activity
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
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TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: June 20, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
May 16, 2023 Regular
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
�Respectfully
submitted,
Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
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6 ANDOVER ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING-
7 MAY 16, 2023 -MINUTES
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10 The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
11 Sheri Bukkila May 16, 2023, 6:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
12 Andover, Minnesota.
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14 Commissioners Present: Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler, Rick Engelhardt and Greg Mueller
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16 Commissioners Absent: Randy Nelson and Kari Kafer
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18 Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
19 Community Development Director, Joe Janish
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22 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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24 April 18, 2023, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
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26 Motion by Mueller, Seconded by Barthel, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 5
27 ayes and 2 absent (Nelson and Kafer).
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29 ANDOVER HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PRO GRAM/PR0GRAM UPDATES
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31 Mr. Janish indicated 18 applications have been received, based on property values only two of
32 the applications qualify. Mr. Janish stated the top 5 projects requested from the applications are
33 driveways/sidewalks, siding, front door/garage door, gutters, and facia.
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35 Mr. Janish stated in the supplemental information is a template for a grant agreement for
36 recipients that qualifyt for the grant program. Highlights of the agreement are:
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38 • Applicant affirms they meet the intent.
39 • All work needs to meet applicable City Code and State Code requirements.
40 • Permits need to pulled.
41 • Before and after photos.
42 • Process of funds.
43 • The applicant agrees to release and hold harmless the City of Andover and its
44 representatives.
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46 Mr. Janish indicated staff is requesting the EDA to consider this agreement and consider the
47 following items:
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1 • Is there a desire to have signage on the property as part of the program.
2 • Consider authorizing the Community Development Director to sign the agreement.
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4 The consensus of the EDA was to not have signage on the property.
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6 Motion by Butler, Seconded by Mueller, authorizing the Community Development Director to
7 sign the Andover Home Improvement Grant Award Details and Program Agreement on behalf of
8 the City of Andover. Motion carried 5 ayes and 2 absent (Nelson and Kafer).
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10 ANDOVER STATION STREET BANNERS
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12 Mr. Janish indicated street banners have been in Andover Station for years. Replacement banner
13 inventory is low. Over time the weather damages the banners. Staff surveyed the area and feel at
14 this time 12 banners need replacing.
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16 Mr. Janish reviewed the sample banners, price and warranty.
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18 President Bukkila asked when the last time banners were ordered. Mr. Dickinson replied 2015
19 was the last order. Mr. Janish noted in 2015 30 banners were purchased. He suggested ordering
20 24 this time.
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22 Mr. Dickinson stated depending on the lifespan of the poles this might be the last order of banners.
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24 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Butler approving the purchase of replacement street banners for
25 Andover Station. Motion carried 5 ayes and 2 absent (Nelson and Kafer).
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27 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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29 Mr. Janish indicated the tenant in 2556 138` Avenue will be relocating to one of the units on
30 Bunker Lake Boulevard. Once the building is empty the demolition process will begin. Staff will
31 contact the asbestos tester, environmental company for removal and once removed the Fire
32 Department will conduct training.
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34 Mr. Dickinson asked if the EDA would be opposed to a Fire Department burn of the building. The
35 consensus of the EDA is for the Fire Department to have the opportunity to safely burn the
36 building.
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38 Mr. Janish reviewed the properties.
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40 Mr. Dickinson indicated the parcel north of 2619 138a' Avenue has been deeded to the EDA from
41 Anoka County.
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43 COMMERCIAL PROJECTACTIVITY
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45 Mr. Janish updated on the following:
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — May 16, 2023
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2 Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — Staff have met with the owner/developer who is
3 working on plans to build on the final pad. The developer is aware and plans to have a clock on
4 the building. There would need to be a PUD amendment, they are shifting off of the pad.
Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Staff received an email from a business that would like to
build another building. The business would have to go through the Interim Use and Commercial
Site Plan process.
10 ABC Mini-Storag&T-Squared (self -storage), 13624 Hanson Boulevard — The east building is
11 up, and the roof has been completed. They are working on the interior, separating the units, and
12 installing the units roll up doors. The pad is poured for the second building.
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14 Commissioner Barthel questioned the building materials. He was under the impression the
15 materials had to match the building at 13650 Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Janish indicated they
16 do not have to match the building. Mr. Janish stated he would check with the Building Official on
17 the approved materials that were submitted.
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19 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to
20 locate to in Andover.
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22 TCF Site — At this time the city has approved two conditional use permit applications related to
23 having a drive through at this location. These two restaurants would be Chipotle and Noodles and
24 Company. The applicant is working with the Coon Creek Watershed District on infiltration at the
25 site. Staff received an email from the applicant and the infiltration issue has been resolved with
26 the Coon Creek Watershed District.
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28 Taco Bell, 711 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — At this time they are planning for a June 1,
29 2023 opening if things continue as they have. While working on the site they discovered their site
30 elevations were off and there will be a small retaining wall on the north side of the property.
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32 Westgate Senior Living, 71h Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Exterior finishes have begun,
33 with final inspections starting to take place this week. They are planning for a June 1St opening.
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35 Aurora Vista, 71h Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff received a tour of the project.
36 Framing is ongoing on the west wing, with sub -contractors starting their rough ins. East wing is
37 sheet rocked, painted, cabinets and trim are starting to take place. Siding continues to be installed
38 They are planning an October opening. They have one signed lease for October 1, 2023.
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40 Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Andover City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan
41 Amendment, City Zoning Code Amendment and rezoning of the parcel on August 4, 2022. This
42 item was approved by the City Council on December 20, 2022. The applicants are reviewing
43 market conditions and financial partners.
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45 Housing— Developers are looking for additional land for future developments. Several developers
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1 are trying to keep an inventory of lots but are having difficulty in finding locations. In 2021 there
2 were 140 new housing starts. In 2022 there were 100 permits issued for new housing, 1 apartment
3 (150 units) and an assisted living facility (32 units). Currently 27 permits have been issued for
4 single-family homes. Lot inventory is going down and lot prices are going up.
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6 Fields of Winslow Cove — City Council has approved the Final Plat for Fields of Winslow Cove
7 2nd Addition with 36 lots on the west side of Prairie Road. Tree clearing has been underway.
8 Grading will start soon with street and utility work expected in July.
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10 Legacy at Petersen Farms — City Council will consider the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
11 amendment for a Planned Unit Development amendment to allow for Phase 3 (33 lots). On
12 December 20, 2022 City Council tabled action on this item and provided an extension to the
13 applicant in order to allow the applicant to review how a second access could be provided for
14 Phase 3. A preliminary plat was submitted for Phase 3.
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16 Legacy Christian Academy — Staff is reviewing a commercial site plan for an expansion at this
17 site. The commercial site plan has been approved with building plans being reviewed.
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19 Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - The building permit has been issued. A groundbreaking
20 was held on April 10, 2023. Sanitary sewer and water main have been extended to the building
21 and are currently working on the storm sewer and building the pad for the building.
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23 Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard — Is looking at an addition to the existing
24 building in order to remove the portables at the location. A Conditional Use Permit was granted.
25 Staff received a letter asking for a one year extension of the portables.
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27 Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Boulevard — Is looking at remodeling part of their
28 facility, including revamping the entrance to the building and screening some mechanical
29 equipment they installed. City Council amended the City Code to allow for taller fences in certain
30 situations. Staff has stamped the commercial site plan. Building permits are currently being
31 reviewed.
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33 White Rabbit Kitchen, 15190 Bluebird Street — They have submitted plans and the City is
34 currently waiting for Anoka County Health Department approval before issuing the building
35 permit. White Rabbit is moving into the former META location.
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37 Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
38 and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with Anoka County Regional
39 Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County.
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41 OTHER BUSINESS
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43 There was none.
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45 ADJOURNMENT
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —May 16, 2023
Page 5
1 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Mueller to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
2 adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
4 Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director V
Joe Janish, Community Develop rector T/
FROM: Peter Hellegers, City Planner
SUBJECT: Discuss Possible City Code Change Related to Auto Repair
DATE: June 20, 2023
DISCUSSION
An existing automotive repair facility in Andover contacted staff about properties that they would like to
purchase for building a new automotive repair facility. They are unable to purchase their current location,
but desire to remain in the same general area as their established customer base.
The auto repair facility identified a preferred site that is approximately 1.5 -acres of property located in the
SC: Shopping Center zoning district. However, the current regulations in the SC zoning district only allow
Automobile Service Station uses that have at least 25,000 square feet or retail floor area. Under City Code
standards for Automobile Service Station, are also applicable to Automotive Repair and Painting
establishments. Given these standards as well as the required setbacks and required parking for a building
with 25,000 square -foot of retail floor area, a parcel would need to be at least 2.4 acres to accommodate an
auto repair use under the current regulations.
The individual is requesting that the City consider amending city code to allow for automotive repair shops
in the SC zoning district that do not require the large retail floor area currently listed in City Code. The
business owner would like to build a full mechanical repair shop, moving from a roughly 3,500 square foot
existing shop at 3657 Bunker Lake Boulevard, to a new building size of about 9,000-12,000 s.f. and 800
s.f. of office space with no designated retail floor area.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff would like to discuss with the EDA the following items:
1. Does the EDA want to keep or change the current automobile service station regulations,
including automotive repair, which currently requires 25,000 square feet of retail sales floor
area?
2. If a change is desired, which direction would the EDA prefer:
a. Amending the Automobile Service Station standards to decrease retail sales floor area
required in SC?
b. Add Automotive Repair to land use chart; establish separate standards for automotive
repair?
ANIMALS, DOMESTIC: Dogs, cats and other similar animals that
be purchased at a retail pet store and
maintained indoors. (Amd. 4/18/06, Ord,
ANIMALS, FARM: Animals commonly kept on a farm, ch as
cattle, swine (including pot-bellie igs), sheep,
goats, and other similar animal , excluding
poultry. (Amd. 4/18/06, Ord. "91555A; Amended
Ord. 426,1/2/13)
ANIMALS,
NONDOMESTIC:
Animals not defined a domestic, farm or
pleasure/recreation animals that are of a wild
nature or disposit' n or which, because of its
vicious nature o other characteristics, would
constitute a d ger to human life or property
including th prohibited animals listed in City Code
5-1 C-2. mended Ord. 325A, 4-18-2006)
ANIMALS,
PLEASURE/
RECREATIONAL:
H ses, ponies, foals, donkeys, burros, mules,
pacas and llamas. (Amended Ord. 325A, 4-18-
2006)
APARTMENT:
A dwelling unit, generally rented, located within a
larger building. An apartment building, which is a type
of multifamily dwelling, generally contains three (3) or
more apartment dwelling units. (See also multifamily
dwelling)
AUTO R UCTION
YARD: A lot or yard where two (2) or more unlicensed
motor vehicles or the remains thereof are kept for
the purpose of dismantling, sale of parts, sale as
scrap, storage, or abandonment.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
STATION: All premises whereon the owner or occupant
conducts the business of furnishing, selling or
dispensing motor fuel and liquified petroleum for
motor vehicles. These regulations shall also pertain
to automobile repair, service and painting
establishments. (Amended Ord. 314, 10-4-2005)
CHAPTER Il
COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL PERMITTED, PERMITTED ACCESSORY, CONDITIONAL, INTERIM
AND PROHIBITED USES
P — Permitted Use
NB —Neighborhood Business
PA — Permitted Accessory Use
SC — Shopping Center
C — Conditional Use'
GB — General Business
I — Interim Use
I - Industrial
PUD — Planned Unit Development
NB
X — Prohibited Use
GB `
'. If Use Not Specifically Listed or Provided for Elsewhere in the CityCode,
It Is Prohibited
Uses
ZoningDistricts
AUTO RELATED USES
NB
SC
GB `
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Automobile service stations in com liance with City Code 12-8-4
C3
CZ
C
C
Car wash automated
X
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X
X
Car wash self service
X
X
P
P
Car wash accessory to automobile service station
X
P
P
P
School bus terminal
X
X
X
P
Transportation terminals or motor freight terminals
X
X
X
X
Vehicle sales new in Compliance with City Code 3-8
X
X
C
C
Vehicle sales used in Compliance with City Code 3-8
X
X
C
C
LIQUOR
NB
SC
GB 7
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Liquor licenses in compliance with City Code 3-1
C6
C
C
C
Liquor License, On -Sale Wine in compliance with City Code 3-1
C
C
C
C
Liquor stores, off -sale in compliance with City Code 3-1
C6
C
C
X
RETAIL TRADE AND SERVICES
NB
SC
GB `,`
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Adult use business as defined in Title 3, Chapter 7 of the City Code
X
X
C
C
Bubersho s and beauty salons
P
p
P
x
Campgrounds, gun clubs and ranges, archery ranges, racetracks
X
X
X
X
Christmas tree sales
I
I
I
I
Commercial recreation, indoors
p
p
p
p
Commercial recreation outdoors
C
C
C
C
Commercial riding stables
X
X
X
X
Crematorium in compliance with definition under City Code 12-2
X
X
C
C
Daycare centers Commercial
P
PrPA
P
Da care centers (dropin
PA
PA
PA
Drive in businesses or businesses with a drive throu h window
C
C
C
Dry Cleaning Processing (Amended Ord. 323, 2-7-2006) in compliance with definition
under Ci Code 12-2
X
X
C
Financial institutions
P
PHotels
and motels
C
C
C
Lumbe and
X
X
C
Medical and dental clinics
P
P
p
p
Medical clinic - continuous operation
C
C
C
C
Mortuaries and funeral homes without crematorium
P
p
P
p
Pawnbrokers- as defined in Title 3 Chapter 4 of the City Code
X
C
C
C
Precious metal dealers -as defined in City Code 3-4
X
C
C
C
Professional studios
P
p
P
p
Recreational vehicle, boat, and marine equipment sales
X
P
P
P
Rental businesses (Equipment)
I
I
P
P
Repair services as defined in City Code 12-2
P
P
p
p
Resorts
X
xc
X
Restaurants/cafes
P
P
p
p
Restaurant with live entertainment
X
C
C
X
Retail trade and services
P
P
p
C
Secondhand goods dealers as defined in Title 3, Chapter 4 of this code
X
C
C
C
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Theaters Indoors -
X
P
P
P
Theaters Outdoors
X
X
X
X
Veterinary clinics no outside pens or animal storage)
C
C
P
P
SCHOOLS
NB
SC
GB
I
K-12
X
X
X
X
Post -Secondary Schools
C
C
C
C
Schools exceeding height maximum up to 45 feet in height
C
C
C
C
STORAGE
NB
SC
GB
I'
Bulk fuel storage (tanks greater than 1,000 -gallon storage capacity) in compliance with
Ci Code 12-8-2
C
C
C
C
Highway construction materials (temporary processing and storage) in compliance
with City Code 12-16 compliance
I
1
I
I
Mini storage indoor storage only)
X
X
C
C
Outdoor display, storage, and sales
C
C
C
C
Outdoor display, storage, and sales- during operating hours only
C
C
C
C
Tires - Exterior storage of waste tires
X
X
X
X
Tires - Interior storage of more than eight 8 waste tires
C
I C
C
C
Toxic waste storage
X
X
X
X
UTILITIES
NB '
SC
GB
I
Private utilities as, electric, phone, cable etc. in Compliance with City Code 8-2
P
-P
,P
„P
Private utility structures and/or uses electrical transmission lines gas pipelines, etc.
C
C
C
C
Public utility uses for local service
p
p
P
P
OTHER
NB
SC
GB,'
I
Any incidental repair, processing, and storage necessary to conduct a permitted
commercial or industrial principal use but not to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
floor areas ace of the principal building.
PA
PA
PA
PA
Antennas in excess of thirty-five feet (35') in height in compliance with City Code 9-
12
C
C
C
C
Buildings (Principal) exceeding height maximum subject to City Code 12-3-5 1
C
C
C
C
caubs ana too es
X
I X
P
X
Continuous operation of a business
P
P
X4
X4
Excavation (Mining) greater than 400 cubic yards when no building permit has been
issued in compliance with Ci Code 12-13
I
I
I
I
Golf courses and driving ranges
X
X
X
X
Group Homes as regulated by State Statute
X
X
X
X
Junkyards
X
X
X
X
Land Reclamation in compliance with City Code 12-13
I
I
I
I
Landfills
X
X
X
X
Marinas
Publicly owned and operated property except as herein
Research laboratories
Swimming pools and recreation areas or structures
Uses which may be detrimental to the health, safety, and
working in the vicinity
Wholesale businesses
Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)-as defined ii
Title 9, Chapter 13 of this code. WECS are prohibited c
Solar Energy Systems (ground mounted)
Solar Energy Systems (roof mounted)
Activities involving the storage, utilization or manufacb
such as TNT or dynamite.
d
P
P
P
P
X
X
P
P
PA
PA
PA
PA
if persons residing or
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
compliance with
site.
C
C
C
C
X
X
X
X
PA
PA
PA
PA
aterials or products
I
I
I
I
lotes:
1. Conditional use permits for uses not listed herein shall not be granted except where the city council determines
that said uses are similar in character to those listed herein. Within any of the following districts, no land or
structure shall be used for the following uses by districts except by conditional use permit and in accordance
in-subsectionj:th the criteria as stated 12-15-6D of this title.
2. Provided a minimum of twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of retail floor space is constructed, except .tLf
as otherwise approved as art of a Planned Unit Develo ment. 1t
3. er a minimum o two ousan square eel o retai floor space is constructed, proviacci t e site is
two (2) acres or larger.
4. Sec 12-2-2 for definitions of"Continuous Operation and Non -continuous Operation". From November 15th
to January 1 st continuous operation will be allowed in the General Business and Industrial Zoning District.
5. Contractors' Shops and Storage Yards within NB —Neighborhood Business districts shall be located on
properties outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary.
6. Provided the use is located within a contiguous NB -Neighborhood Business District that is at least 5 -acres
in size. (Amended Ord. 552, 5-2-23)
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TO:
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
President and Commissioners
Jim Dickinson, Executive
Joe Janish, Community Development Director
Andover Home Improvement Grant Program Updates
June 20, 2023
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INTRODUCTION
The Andover Home Improvement Program is considered "active". The information was sent by newsletter
and is available on the City of Andover's website. A facebook post was also conducted on the City of
Andover Facebook page.
As of June 14, 2023 the City of Andover has received 23 applications. Based on property values three
homes have qualified. A chart below shows the values of the homes requesting funds:
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EMV TOTAL
Homestead
Current Onraxes
-286.100
2
2021-355,100
Yes
Yes
3
2022-303,700
Yes
Yes
4
2022-303,100
Yes
Yes
5
2022-317,900
Yes
Yes
6
2022-330,500
Yes
Yes
7
2022-325,200
Yes
Yes
2022-318,500
8
Yes
Yes
9
2022-322,000
Yes
Yes
10
2022-356,600
Yes
Yes
11
2022-311,000
Yes
Yes
12
2022-322,600
Yes
Yes
13
2022-340,500
Yes
Yes
15
2022-335,200
Yes
Yes
16
2022-297,700
Yes
Yes
17
2022-317,900
Yes
Yes
18
2022-306,800
Yes
Yes
19
2022-316,400
Yes
Yes
21
2022-348,300
Yes
Yes
22
2022-342,900
Yes
Yes
23
1 2022-301,400
Yes
Yes
Driveways and siding are the two most frequent requests in the application so far. Staff is currently working
on a mailing list to send the information out to residents that appear as though they may qualify.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.- ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Directo
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: June 20, 2023
INTRODUCTION
Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting.
ANDOVER COMMERCL9L PROJECTS
• Car Wash —Staff has been approached by companies looking at placing a car wash in the
neighborhood commercial district at the intersection of 7a' Avenue and Bunker Lake Blvd.
Staff would like to have a conversation with the Andover EDA to determine
interest/support in seeing a city code amendment that would allow this.
Clock Tower Commons —The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this
point. Staff has met with the owner/developer who is working on plans to build on the final
pad. The developer is aware and plans to have a clock on the building.
Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — A 10 acre property east of the park had been on the
market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired roadway connections
through the parcel at a past work session. The owners of Best Outdoor Services, which
owns a lot nearby, have purchased the property. Eventually, they would like to expand to
this location. They are aware that the property is currently zoned residential and would
have to follow a process for any type of expansion. They are looking at ways to allow for
outside storage, continue to rent out the home and not have to build the roadway. Their
current plans are to continue to rent out the home.
ABC Mini-Storage/T-Squared (self -storage) — City Council approved a CUP for
additional Mini -storage on a portion of this lot. The west building has been erected. And
they are starting to grade parking lot. The buildings will have brick over the steel and
stucco.
Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land
to locate in Andover.
• TCF Site —At this time the city has approved two conditional use permit applications
related to having a drive through at this location. These two restaurants would be Chipotle
and Noodles and Company. City Council has approved the CUPs. The applicant is working
with Coon Creek Watershed District on infiltration at the site.
• Taco Bell (Andover Crossings) —City staff has completed a Commercial Site Plan (CSP)
for a Taco Bell. The drive through received a Conditional Use Permit. A Certificate of
Occupancy has been issued and the building is serving customers.
• Westgate Senior Living (Andover Crossings) — The building has received their
Certificate of Occupancy.
• Aurora Vista (Andover Crossings) — Staff received a tour of the project. Third floor of
west wing has been insulated and sheet rocking has begun. A framing inspection is taking
place on the second floor west wing this week. Finishes have been installed on the third
floor of the east wing. Siding continues to be installed. Retaining walls have been installed
around the building. The curb, gutter, and sidewalks have been placed, with pavement
going down next week in the parking lot.They are planning an October opening.
• Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Andover City Council approved a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, City Zoning Code Amendment and rezoning of the parcel on August 4,
2022. This item was approved by the City Council on December 20, 2022. The applicants
are reviewing market conditions and financial partners.
Housing — Developers are looking for additional land for future developments. Several
developers are trying to keep an inventory of lots, but are having difficulty in finding
locations. In 2021 we had 140 new housing starts. In 2022 we had 100 permits issued for
new housing, 1 apartment (150 units), and an assisted living facility (32 units). Currently,
32 permits have been issued for single-family homes.
• Fields of Winslow Cove — City Council has approved the Final Plat for Fields of Winslow
Cove 2"d addition with 36 lots on the West side of Prairie Road. Grading has started with
streets and utility work expected in July.
Legacy at Petersen Farms — City Council will consider the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Amendment for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow for Phase 3 (33 lots).
On December 20, 2022 City Council tabled action on the item and was provided an
extension by the applicant in order to allow the applicant to review how a second access
could be provided for Phase 3. The applicant has provided access and on June 6, 2023 the
City Council approved the PUD Amendment. City staff continues to work with the
applicant on the Preliminary Plat.
• Legacy Christian Academy —The commercial site plan has been approved with building
permits issued.
• Anoka County 911 and Radio Building —City Council approved a request for a fuel tank
to be on the property on August 16, 2022. The footings are halfway around the building
with the foundation walls placed right behind. Foundation insulation has been installed as
backfilling has started to take place.
• Grace Lutheran Church —A Conditional Use Permit was granted. Staff continues to work
with the applicant on the Commercial Site Plan.
• Constance Free Church — Is remodeling part of their facility, including revamping the
entrance to the building and screening some mechanical equipment they installed. City
Council amended the City Code to allow for taller fences in certain situations. Staff has
stamped the commercial site plan. Building permits have been issued.
• White Rabbit - Moving into the former META location. The building permit has been
issued.
• Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in
Andover and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with the Anoka
County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and
Anoka County.