City Council Meeting Date: March 14, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Chris Heineman, Community Development Director
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Discuss updated project proposal for expansion of Basil's Pizza at 219 Water Street
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Summary Report:
Since the last time staff provided an update on the proposed expansion of Basil's Pizza in 2016, the scope of the project has changed substantially. The preliminary site plan utilized the adjacent city-owned parcel including a pergola, patio, and outdoor seating. The updated project proposal includes a one-story expansion of the existing Basil's Pizza building with an estimated project cost of $135,500 (see Attachment 2 - Basil's Addition Revised Proposal).
Project History
The City of Northfield acquired 219 Water Street South in December of 2013 to facilitate future redevelopment opportunities in this area. At that time, possible options for redevelopment that were considered included improved access to the River walk and potential expansion of adjacent businesses, including outdoor seating. The final purchase price for this property was $57,000 with additional costs incurred for survey work, asbestos abatement, demolition and ongoing maintenance. The property now sits vacant and may be considered a redevelopment site.
Owner Theologia Pitsavas approached city staff in the spring of 2015 with an interest in developing a patio on the north side of the Basil's Pizza building to expand outdoor seating for the restaurant. The site plan was reviewed by staff at a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting and it was determined the project met Land Development Code and Building Code requirements. The City Council reviewed the proposed project at a work session on November 10, 2015.
Pursuant to MN Statutes, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed disposition of City-owned land to determine if it was in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed project at...
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