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January 11, 2019
SUBJECT: PLANNING-PUD AMENDMENT(ALLOWING FOR HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES TO
BE INCLUDED AS AN ACCEPTED LAND USE WITHIN THE EXHIBIT 7 OF THE OUTLETS
OF ALBERTVILLE PUD AGREEMENT)AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CROSSING
CHURCH AS A TENANT ON LOT 1,BLOCK 1 OF THE OUTLETS AT ALBERTVILLE
SECOND ADDITION
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following motions:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution Number 2019-004 Entitled a Resolution Approving a Pud
Amendment To Exhibit 7 of The Outlets at Albertville Second Addition Planned Unit
Development Agreement and the Introduction of The The Crossing Church on Lot 1 Block 1
Outlets of Abertville Second Addition Located Within The City of Albertville
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission met and held a public hearing on
January 8, 2019 to consider PUD Amendment requests of The The Crossing Church.
The City of Albertville was approached by The The Crossing Church and the Outlets of
Albertville to discuss allowing the church to lease two commercial tenant bays in the Outlets of
Albertville Second Addition (The Promenade Mall east of County Road 19). Currently, the list of
allowed land uses for this PUD does not include any commercial assembly uses such as
conference centers, banquet halls, theaters, etc. as such churches are not allowed within the PUD.
In order to accommodate the church's request, the term "Hospitality Business" must be added
within the PUD Agreement.
Upon review of the staff report and hearing public testimony, the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council approve the PUD Amendment to Exhibit 7 for Lot 1, Block
1 in the Outlets at Albertville Second Addition, allowing for "Hospitality Businesses"to be
added to the list of allowed use and approval of the introduction of The Crossing Church based
on the narrative and plans dated December 18, 2018 and subject to the conditions outlined in the
resolution.
KEY ISSUES:
• The introduction of Hospitality Businesses to the PUD agreement will expand the range
of commercial uses within the Outlet Promenade. This will give the property owner
greater flexibility in attracting tenants to this part of the mall.
• The PUD Amendment will apply only to the Promenade because the western malls are
governed by a separate PUD agreement with its own list of allowed uses. In this respect,
the requested amendment is geographically limited.
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• The Hospitality Businesses allow for commercial assembly land uses (i.e. conference
centers, banquet halls)under RLUAIPA, these assembly uses would also permit a church.
• The church wishes to lease two existing tenant bays. They offer Sunday services, Sunday
kids ministry, Wednesday night group meetings and periodically fellowship groups and
bible studies.
• The chosen location within the Promenade Mall is the eastern edge of the northmost
building. The location does not consume prime retail space. The site has sufficient
parking to accommodate the proposed church.
• The introduction of the church to the Promenade Mall will change the building use from
a retail use to an assembly use. The building will require a building and fire code review
to outline the building modifications required to accommodate this change in building
occupancy. Building permits shall be obtained for building modifications.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: In accordance with State Law,public notice was published,
and a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission for the PUD Amendment. The
Commission recommended that the City Council approve of the Amendment to the PUD
Agreement.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no significant financial issues related to the
PUD Amendment.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: In accordance with Council procedures, the Mayor and
Council have the authority to approve or deny the PUD Amendment, which requires a majority
vote of the City Council and becomes effective upon publication.
Respectfully submitted: Alan Brixius , City Planner
Department/Responsible Person: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: Resolution No. 2019-004
Planning Report dated January 3, 2019
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Alan Brixius
DATE- January 3, 2019
RE- Albertville — Premium Outlet Mall / Crossing Church PUD
Amendment
FILE NO: 163.06 — 19.01
BACKGROUND
Crossing Church and Albertville Premium Outlet Mall have approached the City to discuss
allowing the church to lease two commercial tenant bays in the Outlots of Albertville
Second Addition (the Promenade east of County Road 19). Currently, the Albertville
Premium Outlet Mall is experiencing a high level of tenant vacancies in the Promenade,
while the western outlet mall is thriving. In an effort to improve occupancy in the
Promenade, the mall owners are open to allow a church as a tenant.
Crossing Church currently leases the St Michael Cinema. They are interested in leasing
two tenant bays from the Outlet Mall at rent rates more favorable to the church.
The City of Albertville recently approved the Samaritan Hill Church in Shoppes at Town
Lakes 2nd Addition to the north.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit A- 2003 Outlets At Albertville Second Addition Uses
Exhibit 13- Proposed Church Location
Exhibit C- Church Letter
Exhibit D- Church Floor Plan
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Zoning. The Outlet at Albertville Promenade was approved a B-3/PUD district in 2003.
This PUD approved the site and building design as well as limited the range of land use
within the PUD agreement. The list of allowed land uses is illustrated in Exhibit A of this
report.
Currently, the list of allowed uses does not include commercial assembly uses such as
conference centers, banquet halls, theaters, etc. That would also include church
assemblies under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUAIPA).
In the previous Samaritan Hills Church application, the proposed site was zoned B-2A,
which allowed hospitality business as a permitted use. Under RLUAIPA, the City found
the church to be similar to the allowed commercial assembly uses allowed in the B-2A
zoning district and approved the development application.
Albertville Premium Outlets is facing increasing vacancies in the Promenade portion of
the mall and is looking for options to expand the range of uses for the Promenade. The
Outlet Mall and Crossing Church is requesting an amendment to The Outlets at Albertville
2nd Addition PUD agreement to add "Hospitality Businesses" as defined by the Albertville
zoning code to the list of permitted businesses allowed in the applicable PUD.
In review of this request, we offer the following findings-
1. The introduction of Hospitality Businesses to the PUD agreement will expand the range of
commercial uses to the Outlet Promenade. This will give the property owner greater flexibility
in attracting tenants to this part of the mall.
2. The amendment will apply only to the Promenade because the western malls are governed by
a separate PUD agreement with its own list of allowed uses. In this respect, the requested
amendment is geographically limited.
3. The Hospitality Businesses allow for commercial assembly land uses (i.e. conference centers,
banquet halls) under RLUAIPA, these assembly uses would also permit a church.
4. The church wishes to lease two existing tenant bays. They offer Sunday services, Sunday
kids ministry, Wednesday night group meetings and periodically fellowship groups and bible
studies.
5. The chosen location within the promenade mall is the eastern edge of the northmost building.
The location does not consume prime retail space. The site has sufficient parking to
accommodate the proposed church.
6. The introduction of the church to the Promenade Mall will change the building use from a retail
use to an assembly use. The building will require a building and fire code review to outline the
building modifications required to accommodate this change in building occupancy. Building
permits shall be obtained for all building modifications.
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CONCLUSION
The promenade portion of the Albertville Outlet Mall is struggling to maintain tenant
occupancy. The proposed PUD amendment will allow for an expanded range of
commercial uses for this property. Through the addition of Hospitality Businesses, the
church will be allowed.
Based on the aforementioned conditions, staff recommends approval of the PUD
amendment to add Hospitality Businesses to the list of allowable uses within the Outlets
of Albertville Second Addition.
The proposed church is approved under RLUAIPA subject to the following conditions-
1. Approval of the PUD amendment expanding the PUD zoning to include Hospitality
Businesses.
2. The church obtains building permits and certificates of occupancy for building
modifications needed to accommodate the change of building occupancy from
retail to assembly.
c: Kim Olson
Mike Couri
Laurie Summerland
Ron Touchette
Amy Jones
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EXHIBIT 7
PERMITTED USES FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1
OUTLETS AT ALBERTVILLE SECOND ADDITION
The following uses shall be allowed on Lot 1, Block 1 of the Outlets at Albertville
Second Addition Plat:
1. Antique or gift shop.
2. Art and school supplies.
3. Auto accessory store.
4. Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.
5. Bath and bedding sales.
6. Books, office supplies or stationary stores.
7. Camera and photographic materials.
S. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts and soft drinks.
9. Carpet, rugs and tile.
10. Coin and philatelic stores.
11. Computers and computer accessories sales and service.
12. Convenience store without gasoline sales.
13. Costume, clothes rental.
14. Delicatessen.
15. Department and discount stores.
16. Drug store.
17. Florist shop.
18. Furniture stores.
19. Furriers when conducted only for retail trade on premises.
20. Garden supply stores.
21. Gift or novelty store.
22. Hobby store.
23. Household appliance sales and repair.
24. Jewelry stores.
25. Kitchenware sales.
26. Leather goods and luggage stores.
27. Paint and wallpaper sales.
28. Record-music shops.
29. Restaurants and on and off-sale liquor.
30. Sewing machine sales and service.
31. Shoe stores.
32. Sports and exercise equipment sales.
33. Wearing apparel and clothing stores.
Exhibit A
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No overnight storage or display shall be allowed outside any building for any of the
uses listed on this exhibit.
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December, 18, 2018
City of Albertville, MN Mr.
Alan Brixius City Planner
5959 Main Ave NE
Albertville, MN 55301
RE: Crossing Church Use Permit Application
Dear Community of Albertville,
The Crossing Church is an outreach church affiliated with C3 Global, The Champions Network,
and Converge. We currently have churches in Zimmerman, Elk River, St. Michael, St. Cloud, St.
Paul, Milaca, Becker, and Minneapolis.We believe in loving people where they are in life; helping
them experience the love, hope, and grace of,Jesus. The mission of The Crossing Church is to
help as many people as divinely possible cross to the line of faith and follow Jesus.We achieve
this mission in part through reachable Church locations and opportunities situated right in the
middle of the communities that we serve.We are blessed to be able to deliver Church
opportunities for people that dara"t do Church!
The St Michael congregation today consists of a passionate group of 75.100 area residents. For
the past 3 years we have been meeting in a temporary space, setting up and tearing down each
week at the St Michael Cinema for our regular 10am Sunday morning service. In addition we have
a small group bible study that meets in an area meeting roam Wednesdays at 5:30pm. We hope to
relocate to the Albertville premium outlet mall location, providing us with a more stable location to
call home and continue to serve our community.
At the new location The Crossing Church plans to continue our current Sunday morning 10 am
worship service, as well as the Wednesday evening small group meeting. In addition, on Sunday
mornings we will be providing programming for our Kids Ministry (Sunday School)concurrent with
services. It is possible that we would add small fellowship groups or bible studies from time to time,
these would typically be held evenings mid-week, allowing and encouraging our congregants to
grow in their faith..
Exhibit
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Our hope is to help people in our community find freedom in Christ, soar to new levels in faith and
life, and to find help and support to conquer any hurt, habit, or personal challenge that may be
holding them down!
God bless.
Pastor Ben Saffrn
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Agendas Page 28 EXhibit D
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-004
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUD AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT 7 OF THE
OUTLETS AT ALBERTVILLE SECOND ADDITION PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND THE INTRODUCTION OF CROSSING
CHURCH ON LOT 1 BLOCK 1 OUTLETS OF ABERTVILLE SECOND ADDITION
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
WHEREAS, Crossing Church and Outlets of Albertville have made application to the
City to amend the Outlets of Albertville 2nd Addition Planned Unit Development Agreement list
of allowed uses within the Promenade portion of the Outlet Mall to include "Hospitality
Businesses"to expand the range of uses for this portion of the Outlet Mall and to allow for a
Church tenant under the federal Religious Land Use And Institutionalized Persons Act
(RLUAIPA) ;and
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed the requested PUD Amendment and prepared a
planning report dated January 3, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Albertville Planning and Zoning Commission met and held a public
hearing on January 8, 2019, to consider the PUD amendment; and
WHEREAS, upon considering the PUD Amendment, the January 3, 2019 planning
report, and public testimony the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and
recommended that the City Council approve the PUD amendment on a vote of 5 to 0 with
conditions of the January 3, 2019 planning report as amended by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS,the Albertville City Council met on January 22, 2019 to consider the PUD
Amendment; and
WHEREAS,the Albertville City Council has received The Crossing Church's Permit
application materials including staff review documents; the Planning Commission
recommendation; and agrees with the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and the January 3, 2019 planning report.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Albertville,
Minnesota hereby approves the PUD Amendment to add Hospitality Businesses to the list of
allowed uses on Exhibit 7 of the Outlets of Albertville 2nd Addition Planned Unit Development
Agreement as an acceptable land use for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Outlets at Albertville Second
Addition and the introduction of the Crossing Church into this portion of the Albertville Outlet
Mall per the plans and Church narrative dated December 18, 2018 subject to the following
conditions.
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City of Albertville,MN
Resolution No.2019-004
Meeting of January 22,2019
Page 2
1. The applicant obtains building permits and certificates of occupancy for building
modifications needed to accommodate the change of building occupancy from retail to
assembly.
2. The Church direct the congregation to park and exit the site via the Outlet Mall curb cut
south of the Outlet Mall building
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 22°d Day of January, 2019.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
Attest:
Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
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