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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-48 RESOLUTION NO. • PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY GOLDRIDGE GROUP, LOCATED SOUTH OF 58 STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 5 AND MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a preliminary plat/planned unit development to allow a commercial subdivision and a planned unit development /conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank on property located south of 58 Street between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North, after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact: • 1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to wit: SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items: SEE ATTACHMENT B and 3. To accommodate the phased development, the processing of a preliminary plat /planned unit development (Concept Plan) is necessary; and 4. The applicants have further requested the approval of planned unit development/conditional use permit (General Plan) to allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank (with a drive - through facility) upon proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Station; and 5. The conditional use permit evaluation criteria of Section 401.03.A.8 of the Zoning Ordinance has been considered and determined to be satisfied; and • 6. The applicable planned unit development requirements of Section 401.06.13 of the Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied as a condition of project approval; and 7. City staff prepared planning reports dated October 2, 2001 and November 1, 2001, reviewing the request for the preliminary plat/planned unit development and conditional use permit/planned unit development; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the of the preliminary plat/planned unit development and conditional use permit /planned unit development subject to the fulfillment of various conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 11, 2001 meeting and their November 8, 2001 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and made the following recommendation: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 1. The requests submitted by the Goldridge Group for a preliminary plat/planned unit development and planned unit development/conditional use permit for a commercial development located between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North and affecting the • real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with conditions as follows: A. Preliminary plat/planned unit development, concept plan, and vacation of easements approval of a commercial subdivision entitled "Oak Park Station" subject to the following conditions: 1. Legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated in Kern Center and Kern Center 2nd Addition are provided by the applicant subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. It is recommended that the City Council set a public hearing to consider vacation of the easements. 2. The Planning Commission recommends that the proposed street within the development be dedicated and constructed as a public street. 3. The City Engineer and the applicable watershed district or authority provide comment and recommendation in regard to drainage, storm water ponding, and utility issues. • 2 I 4. A temporary cul -de -sac is provided at the proposed street's southern terminus at the first phase of development. 5. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant enter into a development agreement with the City. 6. The easements for the storm water drainage areas are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 7. As a condition of final plat approval, connection fees (for water, sewer and sanitary sewer) for all lots which comprise the proposed subdivision shall be paid. 8. A 25 foot curb to building setback shall be required for all development in the proj ect. 9. All other comments of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. B. Approval of a final plat, planned unit development/conditional use permit to allow a 6,000 square foot bank (with drive - through lanes) upon Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Station subject to the following conditions: 1. The access to the proposed street is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. A "do not enter" sign shall be installed near the southeast corner of the bank building so that vehicles do not enter the drive - through area from the parking area. 3. The setback of the building from the curb of the proposed street is maintained at 25 feet. 4. The site shall be provided with 40 parking stalls and five proof of parking stalls. 5. Specific building material colors are specified and found to be acceptable by the City. 6. The sidewalk is extended from the north side of the building to the proposed street. The Parks Commission shall review the need for additional sidewalks on 58 Street and Memorial Avenue. 7. All site lighting shall meet Zoning Ordinance requirements, is hooded, and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from surrounding properties and rights -of -way. A revised plan shall be submitted that complies with all ordinance requirements subject to City staff review and approval. 8. The revised landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 3 9. The area identification sign is located within an easement and the applicant provide a plan to ensure maintenance of the sign. 10. Details related to proposed wall signage are submitted subject to City approval. All signage shall conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements. 11. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to grading and drainage issues. 12. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to utility issues. 13. A development agreement shall be required as part of the approvals subject to City Council and City Attorney review and approval. 14. - All other conditions of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 8 day of November 2001. • �{�` George V , Cha4r• ATTEST: Kimberly Kamper, A ting City Administrator 4 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners @nacplanning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Kimberly Kamper FROM: Scott Richards DATE: November 1, 2001 RE: Oak Park Heights — Oak Park Station Preliminary Plat/PUD and S and C Bank FILE NO: 798.02 — 01.11 BACKGROUND Following the October Planning Commission meeting, Goldridge Group has reviewed the staff recommendations and made changes to the site plans to reflect those comments. A review of the changes are below with a recommendation and suggested conditions for approval. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Preliminary Plat Exhibit B: Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan Exhibit C: Preliminary Utility Plan Exhibit D: Runoff Water Management Plans Exhibit E: Lighting Plan Exhibit F: S and C Bank Site Plan Exhibit G: Bank Grading and Drainage Plan Exhibit H: Bank Lighting Plan Exhibit I: Bank Landscape Plan Exhibit J: Bank Trash and Sign Plan Exhibit K: Bank Elevations � r ANALYSIS PUD Concept Plan Preliminary Plat. The plat has been reconfigured so that the outlots have been removed and replaced with easements for the private street and storm water drainage areas. The easements are subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. Existing drainage and utility easements will need to be vacated that are currently part of Kern Center and Kern Center 2 " Addition. The applicant will need to provide a legal description of the easements to be vacated as part of the adoption process for the Oak Park Station plat. The lot lines between Lots 3 and 4, Block 2 of Oak Park Station have been reconfigured in the revised site plan. Lot 4, Block 2 would have a narrow access to the private street, although the lot is compatible with subdivision and zoning lot requirements. The Planning Commission should comment on the lot configuration. Access. All of the proposed lots will have a double frontage on both the private and public roadways. The two lots off 58 Street North will have a triple frontage. The City will need to review the access points for both the private and City roadways as development occurs. If future access is to be provided along Memorial Avenue North and 58 Street, access locations should, to the extent possible, be in alignment with existing curb cuts which border the subject property. Setbacks. The B -3 District specifies 40 feet front yard setbacks, 10 foot side yard, 20 foot side corner, and 20 foot rear setbacks. The front yards for the proposed lots would be the Highway 5 frontage and the Memorial Avenue North frontage. As part of the PUD requirements, the City will specify a 25 foot curb to building setback from the private street. Streets. The Planning Commission should comment and the City Council determine whether a private street is appropriate for this project. The 60 feet of roadway easement and 28 foot street would be consistent with standards for City right -of -way and streets. The private street is proposed without parking on either side. The applicants have been informed of the high school parking issues and have been advised to properly sign the roadway. As a private street, maintenance responsibilities will lie with the developer or by an association. As a condition of final plat approval, documents ensuring the maintenance of the private street should be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval. Grading and Drainage. The revised drainage plans are subject to approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district. Oak Park Station Preliminary Plat/PUD Planning Report Page 2 Utilities. The utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Development Agreement. As a condition of final plat approval, a development agreement between the applicant and the City will be required as part of the approvals subject to City Council and City Attorney review and approval. Issues related to assessments or payment of connection fees (for water, sewer, and sanitary sewer) for all lots will need to be addressed in the development agreement. Bank — PUD General Plan /Conditional Use Permit Site Plan. The site plan has been significantly altered reflecting comments from staff. The building has been shifted to the south and the row of parking on the south side of the site has been removed. The access to the site has been altered such that the northerly access point onto the private street has been shifted to allow greater vehicle stacking at the intersection of 58 Street. The distance between the northerly access and the curb of 58 Street is 80 feet, allowing for four cars. The recommended distance between an access and street intersection is 150 feet. The City Engineer has reviewed the situation and finds it acceptable. The southerly access has been narrowed to control traffic movements. This access will be utilized primarily for bank drive - through access. Access for the parking lot will be primarily from the northerly curb cut. Vehicles in the parking area of the site should be directed to not enter the drive - through area south of the building. A "do not enter" sign would be placed near the southeast corner of the bank building. All drive - through access would be directed by signage to enter from the south and exit at the north driveway. Parking. Thirty spaces are required for the bank and leasable space in the building. Forty spaces have been provided with five proof of parking spaces at the southeast corner of the site. Drive - Through Lanes. Section 401.300.E of the Zoning Ordinance lists conditions for approval of drive - throughs at banks. One of the conditions requires 180 feet (nine cars) stacking distance for the service window. The language in the ordinance anticipates one window, while most bank drive - throughs have multiple service windows or remote service points as is proposed by S and C Bank. The proposed plan indicates three drive - through windows and an ATM. The total stacking area is about 320 feet total to accommodate 16 cars. Landscaping. The landscape plan has been revised subject to City Arborist • comments. The final plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Arborist. Sidewalks. The bank sidewalk (on the north side) should be extended to the private street. The Parks Commission should review and comment for the need to install sidewalks along 58 Street and Memorial Avenue. Lighting. A lighting plan has been submitted for review. According to Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance, no light source which cast light on a public street may exceed one foot candle, as measured from the centerline of the street. Further, no light source which casts light on adjacent property may exceed four - tenths foot candles at the property line. The lighting plan for the bank indicates that the allowable foot candles at the property line are exceeded in a number of locations around the site. A new plan should be submitted that is in conformance with ordinance standards. Grading and Drainage. Grading and drainage issues for the bank site are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Utilities. Utility plans for the bank site are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Signage. As shown on the site plan, freestanding signs have been proposed in the northeast corner and southeast side of the bank site. The sign on the southeast site is specific to the bank and measures six feet in height and 18 square feet in area (per City definition of sign area), while the sign in the northeast corner is an area identification • sign. The area identification sign measures eight feet in height and 70 square feet. While both freestanding signs are considered acceptable in terms of size and placement, the area identification sign should lie within an easement to allow for maintenance by a party or parties other than the property owner. Wall signs have been proposed on the north and west sides of the building. According to the ordinance, buildings within B -3 Zoning Districts are allowed a maximum of 64 square feet of wall signage. While specific wall sign dimensions have not been provided, it appears this requirement has been satisfied. Details related to proposed wall signage should be submitted as a condition of PUD /CUP approval. As a condition of PUD /CUP approval, all applicable sign related requirements of the ordinance must be satisfied. Trash. A single trash enclosure has been proposed in the southwest area of the site. The enclosure measures five feet in height and matches the finish materials of the principal building. Development Agreement. A planned development agreement between the applicants and the City will be required as part of the approvals subject to City Attorney and City Council review and approval. • RECOMMENDATION Based upon the preceding eview, our office recommends s the following. A. Preliminary plat/planned unit development, concept plan, and vacation of easements approval of a seven lot commercial subdivision entitled "Oak Park Station" subject to the following conditions: 1. The Planning Commission should comment on the configuration of the shared side lot line between Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Oak Park Station. 2. Legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated in Kern Center and Kern Center 2nd Addition are provided by the applicant subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 3. The Planning Commission should comment and the City Council determine the acceptability of a private street for this project. 4. Prior to final plat approval, documents ensuring the maintenance of the private service drive are submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval. 5. The City Engineer and the applicable watershed district or authority • provide comment and recommendation in regard to drainage, storm water ponding, and utility issues. 6. A temporary cul -de -sac is provided at the private street's southern terminus at the first phase of development. 7. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant enter into a development agreement with the City. 8. The easements for the private street and storm water drainage areas are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 9. As a condition of final plat approval, connection fees (for water, sewer and sanitary sewer) for all lots which comprise the proposed subdivision shall be paid. 10. A 25 foot curb to building setback shall be required for all development in the project. 11. All other comments of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. B. Approval of a final plat, planned unit development/conditional use permit to allow a 5,988 square foot bank (with drive - through lanes) upon Lot 1, Block 2, Oak Park Station subject to the following conditions: 1. The access to the private street is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. A "do not enter" sign shall be installed near the southeast corner of the bank building so that vehicles do not enter the drive - through area from the parking area. 3. The setback of the building from the curb of the private street is maintained at 25 feet. 4. The site shall be provided with 40 parking stalls and five proof of parking stalls. 5. Specific building material colors are specified and found to be acceptable by the City. 6. The sidewalk is extended from the north side of the building to the private street. The Parks Commission shall review the need for additional sidewalks on 58 Street and Memorial Avenue. • 7. All site lighting shall meet Zoning Ordinance requirements, is hooded, and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from surrounding properties and rights -of -way. A revised plan shall be submitted that complies with all ordinance requirements subject to City staff review and approval. 8. The revised landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 9. The area identification sign is located within an easement to allow for maintenance by a party or parties other than the property owner. 10. Details related to proposed wall signage are submitted subject to City approval All signage shall conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements. 11. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to grading and drainage issues. 12. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to utility issues. • 13. A development agreement shall be required as part of the approvals subject to City Council and City Attorney review and approval. 14. All other conditions of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. pc: Kris Danielson Md • • • Litt'!, QAV PAPX PRELMNARY PLAT OF: O-Ax RARX STATIOW R FC, F I VT I � - � ' -,_,, � I _ I ,c o�� —I - — — '%'' \ \\ � _ _ ti OCT 2 5 2001 By*- MEMORIAL �AVENLJE NORTH— - z 96 GRAPHIC SCALE i Is II - I w k Jo ao , iI,� _.:It1 � ------------------------------------------------------- - I r - ------- ------------ ---- I -- IN FEET 2- ADDITOW) t i-h - 60 M r — — — — — — — — — 1 7, LEGEND I • Denotes iron monument found 0 Denotes iron monument set 141,230 S.F. RIMOING, SFTRArK INFORMATION TYPICAL EASEMENTS: L30,231 S.F. 154,694 S.F. TYPICAL DRAINAGE & UTILITY CASEMENT 5 FRONT SETBACK 40 FEET REAR SETBACK 20 FEET STREET 2 SIDE YARD SETBACK 10 FEET a 10. 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GRAbII•+G cold G4zntr.J4GE P� UT14 - VY R-A't'-I ltL 0 Q, Q S T� i E ►-�( w Y N LD ....KG. osT. v dG? ZUpI .uu .w..T 5 S a EXHIBIT J o. LAW OFFICES OF Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. 1835 Northwestern Avenue James F. Lammers Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Paul A. Wolff Robert G. Briggs * (1944 -1996) Mark J. Vierling (651 439 -2878 Thomas J. Weidner •¢ ` ) Lyle J. Eckberg Susan D. Olson 4 FAX (651) 439 -2923 Of Counsel -Qualified Neutral Arbitrator David K. Snyder Timothy M. Kelley Writer's Direct Dial: (651) 351 -2118 * t4 Certified Real Estate Specialist 'ed Neutral Mediator qhLili November 15 v I a Ms. Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights - 14168 - 57th Street North P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Oak Park Station Dear Kris: • Relative to Oak Park Station, I have received reports from the Office of the City Engineer and have also had interim reports prepared and received from Northwest Associated Consultants. Just to confirm, our office will recommend to the City Council that a development contract be required to be entered into by the developer prior to the final approval of these projects providing for, of course, the extension of City utilities, stormwater retention ponding, etc. We are still awaiting final word from the developer relative to the issue as it affects the construction of either a public road or a private drive within the cen x-ef ire c evelopment, and their rationale or reasons therefor, and will reserve opinion relati o that issue until such time as we receive them. Yours v truly, M J. Vierling MJV /dcb cc: Scott Richards Kris Danielson om: Postler, Dennis M [dpostler @bonestroo.com] nt: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 2:03 PM p; Kris Danielson (E- mail); Scott Richards (E -mail) Cc: Jay Johnson (E- mail); Mark Vierling (E- mail); Kimberly Kamper (E -mail) Subject: Oak Park Station Kris: I had a chance to review the Kern Center Pond storage and proposed expansion with our drainage engineers, and have come to the conclusion that what METRO Land Surveying and Engineering is proposing is acceptable for Oak Park Station. Their proposed pond expansion(s) to accommodate development within Oak Park Station keep the existing 100 -year High Water Level at or below its current levels (I left you a long- winded voice mail on this, but wanted to e -mail you also to cc: others). However, the existing HWL in the Kern Center Pond is higher than desirable due to allowing development to continue and decrease the freeboard (distance between the HWL and building finished floor elevations). The existing 100 -year HWL is 935.9, the desirable HWL is 934.0. After Oak Park Station enlarges the pond and fully develops, the HWL will be 935.6 (slightly lower than the existing HWL). As such, the City should take steps to bring this HWL back as close to 934.0 as possible. Two factors need to be considered with this recommendation, namely 1) the pond should be enlarged even without additional development in the Kern Center and 2) the pond should probably be enlarged enough to account for ultimate development in the Kern Center (to avoid individual lots needing on -site ponding). Alikhe pond can either be enlarged to the south (MnDOT property?) or farther to T north into Oak Park Station, with compensation to them, I would assume, or utilizing more of their developable acreage. Additionally, the water shed district(s) are requiring /requesting we deepen the existing pond for water quality purposes. Since Oak Park Station's latest grading plan (proposed pond enlarging) does accommodate their proposed development, we contacted METRO to inform them a meeting is not necessary. Dennis M. Postler Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates 2335 West Highway 36, St. Paul, MN 55113 Direct: (651) 604 -4815 Office: (651) 636 -4600, x4815 Fax: (651) 636 -1311 Cellular: (612) 865 -9187 E -mail: dpostler @bonestroo.com i