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Home My WebLink About8.c. CDBG1988 Entitlementf _ Ytr so •P.0 Box 510 2875-W)III ST W. �f ROSEMOUNT, MINNES01 A 55068 osemount TO: Mayor, Council, City Administrator FROM: Dean Johnson, Director of Community Development DATE: December 11, 1987 SUBJ: 1988 CDBG Entitlement Application Attached is a copy of an application to Dakota County for 1988 Community Development Block Grant funding. As you may recall, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Hastings are in "District 4" of the County's entitlement program. Each year two of the four cities apply for funds for various projects. Last year Farmington and Lakeville split approximately $192,000. This year Rosemount and Hastings will share a maximum of $192,000. Because of recent budget cuts, toe amount of 1988 funds may only be $175,000. Projects in the CDBG program must be utilized in one of three categories: benefit to low and moderate income; aid in the prevention of slums and blight; and alleviation of an urgent community development need. We have utilized past funding to benefit low and moderate income persons and to eliminate slums and blight. Funds for urgent community development needs are often difficult to qualify for and are commonly used for special studies, i.e. planning or engineering feasibilities that benefit low and moderate income persons. All of our previous funds have been directed toward projects in and around the downtown area. We don't have any outstanding ideas for a low and moderate income project at this time. We are a bit apprehensive about another acquisition and clearance (slums and blight category) project in the downtown, because we have some vacant properties with pending developments. The application before you represents an acquisition and clearance project but not in the downtown. The Council is aware of the status of Phil's Body Shop. Since 1972, this site has been a legal non -conforming use. Phil Anderson recently applied for a permit to construct another commercial building on the 2.5 acre parcel. The property is zoned Agriculture, which does not permit commercial uses. The Planning Commission denied the request. The City Council heard an appeal of this action, but did not act formally on the appeal. The Council directed staff to look at options that may be amenable to the owner and the City. Staff, legal counsel and the Planning Commission have concluded that no alteration or expansion of the commercial use of the property can be allowed without rezoning. The problem of non-conformance can not be corrected by rezoning, however, because the owner also wishes to retain his single family home. We would also have problems with setback requirements, parking and lot coverage. We also question the wisdom of investments in new structures, given the age, condition and value of the older structures. 1988 CDBG Entitlement Application December 9, 1987 . • Page Two An alternative to this impasse is consideration of financial assistance to acquire and clear the commercial structures. The property would solely be used as residential, which is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. Clearance would also eliminate the increasing blighting influence the property has on the existing neighborhood and its impact upon the quality of development in the future. This particular area is in our next major sewer district. The rolling, ponded and wooded characteristics of the adjacent properties create the opportunity for one of the more premium quality residential neighborhoods to develop. The continuation of the body shop and salvage business inhibits this opportunity; whereas, the clearance enhances it. I have been working with Jerry Anderson on this issue. He recognizes that the legal limitations on expansion jeopardize both business opportunities and the condition and value of the existing commercial buildings. The combination of acquisition funds and planned expansion funds, as well as future residential value of the existing property, appears to be adequate for the successful relocation of the body shop and salvage businesses. We have preliminary approvals from the County and HUD for the eligibility of the use of funds. We feel this is a creative and amicable solution to the situation. It provides for business expansion and improves community development opportunities in the near future. The City HRA extended its approval for the application at its December 1, 1987 Regular Meeting. We recommend approval of the attached resolution, which authorizes submission of the application for 1988 CDBG Entitlement funds to Dakota County. w Dakota County Community Development Block Grant Proposal Fiscal Year 1988 City of Rosemount 4 Legal Name of Applicant Community Development District 2875 145th Street West P.O. Box 510 Legal Address of Applicant Rosemount Minnesota City State Dean Johnson Contact Person Director of Community Development Title 1988 Acquisition/Clearance Project Project Name _Clearance of slums and blight Brief Description of Project $95,000 Amount Requested w 55068 Zip ( 612) 423-4411 Phone Number 1. Has this project rived funding CDBG before? Yes Ifl No 2, Project duration: One Year Q Other (Specify): Proposed beginning date: _9/88 Proposed completion date: 9/89 3. Grant funds will be used for: Acquisition Clearance Activities Disposition pEconomic Development Planning Q Public Facilities Public Services Q Rehabilitation Other (Specify): 4. Federal objective addressed (attach documentation): Q Benefit to low and moderate income persons 04 Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight Q Alleviation of urgent community development need 5. General description of the project (include project goals and importance to community): Elimination of a grandfathered (,20 -year old) non -conforming land use Funds are proposed to be used to acquire blighted. dilapidated buildings for clearance. _ -A body shop/salvage business will be eliminated from an existing/developing residential area in the community. 5. Description of project area (attach map): The 2.5 -acre site is zoned agricultural and contains one single family residence, one trailer and four obsolete commercial structures. 7. Persons benefiting: Total number of persons benefiting: Percentage of low/moderate income: 8. Construction schedule: Not Applicable Applicable If applicable: Estimated date construction will begin: Estimated date construction will be completed: 9.' Project cost: Total project cost: $ 95,000 Amount of C.D. Grant requested: $ 95,000 (Percentage of total project cost): 100 Source and amount of other revenue: 10. Budget summary by activity: Activity CDBG Other/List Source Total Acquisition/Clearance $ 95,000 $ $ 95,000 Total 0 3 • 11. Additional supporting items submitted with proposal (check if attached): Benefit documentation (see question 4) Resolution of governing body requesting grant (Exhibit A) Additional project information (Exhibit B) Map or sketch outlining project area (Exhibit C) Professional's certification of feasibility and accuracy of scope and budget (engineer's, architect's, etc.) Letters in support of project/or letters of commitment Other (Specify): Certification I certify that the statements and application requirements of this official pro posal are correct and that this proposal contains. no misrepresentation or falsi- fications, omissions or concealment of material facts and that the information given is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that no bids have been awarded, contract executed, or construction begun on the proposed project. Signature of Authorized Official Stephan Jilk, Administrator/Clerk Title Date • EXHIBIT A CITY OF ROSEMOUNT RESOLUTION NO. 1987- I A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING i 8E IT RESOLVED by the City council of the City of Rosemount as follows: 1. The Administrator/Clerk is authorized to submit the attached + application to Dakota County for a Community Development Block Grant in Fiscal Year 1988. 2. The application is approved by the City Council, and the Mayor and Administrator/Clerk are authorized to execute it on behalf of the City of Rosemount. i 3. That the Dakota County NRA be designated as the administrative i entity to carry out the program on behalf of the City. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount this day of December, 1987. i i Leland S. Knutson, Mayor ATTEST: Stephan Jilk Administrator/Clerk i i i Exhibit B City of Rosemount FY 88 Entitlement Application Dakota County, Minnesota Background Information The City of Rosemount is proposing to utilize FY 88 Entitlement Funds to acquire and clear blighted buildings. The property in question is a 2.5 -acre parcel, zoned agricultural. The property has been improved over the years with a single family residence, a house trailer and four commercial structures. The property was originally owned by a natural gas company and used as a storage facility. A pumping station is still owned by the gas company in the southeast corner of the site. The present owner has occupied the premises since the early 1960s. This area was under the jurisdiction of the Township of Rosemount. In 1971 the township merged with the Village of Rosemount. A 1972 Comprehensive Guide Plan and Zoning Ordinance of the new village established the property as agricultural. The use of the property as a body shop became and remains a legal non -conforming use. The "grandfather" status allows continuation of the non -conforming commercial use, but does not permit improvements to the use that would perpetuate its existence. Auto salvage has also been an historical incidental use, accessory to the body shop business. The age of buildings and general appearance of the site has created a blighting influence in the existing neighborhood. This particular neighborhood lies within the next phase of planned urban growth in the city. This area is planned exclusively for residential development. Public utilities can be made available to the area within five years. The continuing deterioration of the site compounds the blighting impact upon existing and developing neighborhoods. The City of Rosemount proposes to utilize its entitlement funds for the acquisition and clearance of the blighted non -conforming structures. 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That the Dakota County NRA be designated as the administrative entity to carry out the program on behalf of the City. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount this day of December, 1987. I Leland S. Knutson, Mayor j ATTEST: Stephan Jilk y Administrator/Clerk I i I i