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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: November 4, 2015
RE: Oak Park Heights— St. Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant—
6163 St. Croix Trail North - Expansion of Existing Vehicle Storage
Building — Conditional Use Permit
FILE NO: 236.02 — 15.08
BACKGROUND
Kyle Colvin, of the Metropolitan Council has made application for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow for an expansion of an existing vehicle storage building at the St.
Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant at 6163 St. Croix Trail North. The project will
consist of demolition of an 8 foot by 13 foot addition to be replaced by a new 18 foot by
20 foot addition. This will accommodate a larger 6,000 gallon tanker truck.
The property is zoned I, Industrial District. The wastewater treatment plant is a
permitted use within this district. The property is also in a River Impact District which
requires a CUP for exterior changes to the facility.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative with Pictures
Exhibit 2: Site Plan with Proposed Location
Exhibit 3: Demolition Plan
Exhibit 4: Addition Plan
Exhibit 5: Drainage Plan
Exhibit 6: Memo from Kyle Colvin — MSCWMO Permit
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Project Description. The description of the project is found in detail in Exhibit 1 and
found as follows:
• Existing vehicle Storage Building Expansion to accommodate new larger 6,000
gallon tanker truck. Previous building accommodated 4,500 gallon tanker truck.
• Project includes demolition of previous 8' x 13' addition (darker shade exterior
addition), new concrete floor slab extension, and a new 20'x 18'addition.
• New addition exterior to match existing in material and color.
• Demolition work to commence either; upon issuance of City permit, or next spring
if inclement winter weather sets in.
• Contractor: Barton Construction Services.
• Cost: $22,650.00.
• Estimated construction duration: 2 to 3 weeks.
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as industrial
land use. The use of the property for a waste water treatment plant is recognized as
industrial land use consistent with the maps and policies of the plan.
Zoning Ordinance. The site is zoned I, Industrial District in which facilities such as the
St. Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant are a permitted use. The CUP is required
to allow for the construction in the River Impact District.
Trees/Screening. No trees are impacted by this expansion.
Lighting. As part of the approvals this summer for the upgrades to the aeration
systems and outfall piping, the Metropolitan Council agreed to do an inventory of their
light fixtures and identify those that are not full cut off. The existing fixtures have been
upgraded with shields or replaced with higher efficiency fixtures that are compliant. The
Metropolitan Council should identify if any additional fixtures will be added as part of this
proposal.
Grading and Drainage. Any grading and drainage issues shall be addressed subject
to review and approval of the City Engineer. Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization approvals shall not be required.
Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has
been notified of the request. The City has received no comment from the DNR on this
project.
Design Guidelines.
Architectural Guidelines.
The Design Standards indicates the following related to industrial buildings:
Building Materials
A variety of building materials should be used to provide visual interest. Wall materials
capable of withstanding vandalism or accidental damage should be chosen. Pole
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buildings/post frame construction (agricultural buildings) and exposed metal finished
buildings are not permitted.
Comment: The building materials that will be used for the building expansion are to
be consistent with the existing building. The building is not a pole building and will be
clad with a painted metal siding that is consistent with the Design Guidelines. This
structure is not visible from roadways or other uses. The Planning Commission and
City Council should comment.
Site Design Guidelines
Building Placement
The proposed building is an extension of an existing building.
Parking Areas
There is adequate parking on site for this use.
Storm water
The City Engineer reviewed the drainage plan and had no issues or comments.
Pedestrian and Common Space
Not applicable.
Landscaping
No additional landscaping is proposed.
Trees/Shrubs
No trees or shrubs are to be removed with the expansion.
Utilites/Service/Loading/Drive-Through/Storage Areas
Not applicable.
Lighting
The site lighting has already been retrofitted on site to comply with City
standards. The Applicant should comment if any additional lighting is to be
added to the building.
Signage
Not applicable.
Conditional Use Permit — River Impact District. The upgrades to the vehicle storage
building expansion at the wastewater treatment plant are subject to a CUP under the
River Impact District. The Planning Commission should consider the issues and
impacts of the proposed project in making its recommendation. The conditional use
permit criteria, found in Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance, are found as
follows:
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1. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
2. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
3. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
4. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
5. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
6. The demonstrated need for such use.
7. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
8. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
9. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Due to the location of the improvements in an industrial area, and the fact that the
facilities have been in place for a number of years and are now just being expanded,
City Staff recognizes no issue with the improvements outlined with this project.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of the CUP for an
expansion of an existing vehicle storage building at the St. Croix Valley Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 6163 St. Croix Trail North in the River Impact District subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Metropolitan Council should identify if any additional light fixtures will
be added as part of the building expansion.
2. The Planning Commission and City Council should comment on the
building materials to be used for the expansion.
3. The plans are subject to review and approval of the Department of Natural
Resources and any other state or federal regulating agency, if applicable.
c: Julie Hultman
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EXHIBIT 7
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
Vehicle Storage Building Addition, P.O. 15007113
St. Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility
6163 St. Croix Trail, North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-6937
• Existing vehicle Storage Building Expansion to accommodate new larger
6,000 gallon tanker truck. Previous building accommodated 4,500 gallon
tanker truck.
• Project includes demolition of previous 8' x 13' addition (darker shade
exterior addition), new concrete floor slab extension, and a new 20' x18'
addition.
• New addition exterior to match existing in material and color.
• Demolition work to commence either; upon issuance of City permit, or next
spring if inclement winter weather sets in.
• Contractor: Barton Construction Services.
• Cost: $22,650
• Estimated construction duration: 2 to 3 weeks
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Attachments
• Development Application (Conditional Use Permit)
• Site Plan
• Construction Plan
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EXHIBIT 6
Julie Hultman
From: Colvin, Kyle <kyle.colvin@metc.state.mn.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 8:32 AM
To: Julie Hultman
Cc: Eric Johnson; Lindeke, Dennis
Subject: MSCWMO Activities Trigger Checklist
Attachments: MSCWMO Submittal-qualification-checklist completed2.pdf
Categories: In Process
Julie,
I spoke to Mikael Isensee at the Middle St. Croix WMO yesterday regarding the vehicle storage building addition project
and any permitting requirements that they may have for the project.
Mr. Isensee described the"triggers"that would require a permit and referenced the attached checklist. It appears that
the project is small enough,and reflects little to no impacts due to surface grading or increased impervious surface
areas,that a permit would not be required for the project.
I have attached a copy of the"MSCWMO Qualification checklist"which includes responses to each of the trigger
activities. One trigger that Mr. Isensee noted during our telephone conversation was whether the project would result in
more than 100 cubic yards of fill. I do not see this trigger on the checklist, but have estimated that the small amount of
fill necessary to provide an area level for the building floor slab would be less than 30 cubic yards. Most likely closer to
15 cubic yards.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding requirements for a MSCWMO permit. Mr. Isensee indicated that this
permit review process is initiated by the City.
Sincerely,
Kyle Colvin
Assistant Manager I Engineering Services
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MSCWMO PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS—REVIEW QUALIFICATION ""'"'
This document is for guidance. Applicants should consult the MSCWMO Watershed
Management Plan(WMP) for specific requirements.
Each member community will refer projects to the MSCWMO for full review when deemed
necessary based on the activities listed below. Each member community will adopt the
MSCWMO review comments into the member community comments for each project.
PROJECT NAME:MCES Vehicle Storage Building,St.Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TRIGGER THE MSCWMO REVIEW PROCESS:
❑ Any project undertaking grading, filling,or other land alteration activities that involve
movement of earth or removal of vegetation on greater than 10,000 square feet of land
NA 20'x 18'building addition.Total of 360 square feet addition footprint
❑ All major subdivisions—major subdivisions are defined as subdivisions with 4 or more lots
NA No lot subdivisions are proposed
n Any project with wetland impacts
NA No work to occur within wetland areas
❑ Any project with grading within public waters
NA No work or grading to occur within public waters.All work within fenced perimeter of WWTP
n property Any project with grading within the wetland buffer as identified in the plan
NA No work to occur within wetland buffer.Addition entirely located within existing lawn area.
n Any project with grading within 40-feet of the bluff line
NA Addition area is not within 40-feet of any bluff line
Redevelopment on a site of 5 acres or more, where pervious surface is disturbed and final
impervious surface, in aggregate, exceeds 1 acre or 5% of a site, that causes a change in
runoff characteristics, or removal of vegetation
NA Total area of disturbance:21'x 20'= 0.01 acres
❑ Development projects that impact 2 or more of the member communities
NA Project located within St.Croix Valley WWTP which is entirely located within City of Oak Park Hgts
Performance Standards in Section 5 of the WMP will apply to development within the Middle St. Croix
watershed and focus on stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and wetland protection. The
Performance Standards will apply to all projects that trigger the MSCWMO review process. In addition,
whenever a project requires a building permit and adds five hundred(500) square feet of additional impervious
surface or a project requires a variance from the current local impervious surface zoning requirements for the
property, the Performance Standards will apply. Building permits for new construction in an approved major
subdivision that meets the requirements of the Performance Standards are exempt from the water quantity and
quality standards as long as the individual property does not exceed impervious surface percentage approved
for the given parcel in that subdivision. All projects regardless of whether public or private can be reviewed.
Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization Member Communities
Afton, Bayport, Baytown, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary's Point, Stillwater, & West Lakeland