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Home My WebLink About2002-07-02 NAC Planning ReportNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.696.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planherscamacplahning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Kimberly Kamper FROM: Scott Richards DATE: July 2, 2002 RE: FILE NO: BACKGROUND Attached for reference: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Oak Park Heights — Boutwells Landing — Trash Enclosure, Light Fixtures and Mechanical Screening Enclosures 798.02 -02.10 At their May 14, 2002 meeting, the City Council determined that the changes to the site plan for the trash enclosure at the Eoutwells Landing main campus buildin g required an q Amended Planned Unit Development. In addition the City Council asked the Planning Commission, as part of the Amended Planned Unit Development review, to make a recommendation on the decorative light fixtures and the screening for ground mechanical devices for the main campus building. The approved site plans for the General Development Plan of Approval indicate that the trash receptacles were to be placed totally within the building. Upon construction, the Building Official realized that the site plan /building plans had changed and that the dumpsters would be stored in an area outside of the building. The Amended Planned Unit Development is necessary to allow the present location of the dumpsters and to approve the landscape plan proposed to screen the trash storage area from 58 Street. The lighting and mechanical screening could be approved by the City Council, although g they have requested a Planning Commission recommendation on these issues. Site Plan — Chillers and Generator Locations Site Plan — Existing and Proposed Landscaping for Trash Enclosure Approved General Development Plan - Site Plan Chiller (No. 3) Site Plan Generator (No. 4) Site Plan Exhibit 6 Exhibit 7 Exhibit 8 Exhibit 9 ANALYSIS Chiller (No. 5) Site Plan Chiller /Generator Screening Chiller (No. 3) Fence in Front of Sidewalk Chiller /Generator Screening Details PUD Amendment. Section 401.06.G of the Zoning Ordinance states that "any deviation or modification from the terms or conditions of an approved PUD permit or any alteration in a project for which a PUD permit has been approved, shall require an amendment of the original permit ". Moving the trash receptacles from inside the building to an enclosure outside of the building and the required plant materials to screen the dumpsters requires an Amended PUD. The City Council had previously approved the site plan changes for the driveways and parking areas. The dumpsters have been placed adjacent to the building in an area enclosed by a retaining wall. A sloped driveway leads into the trash enclosure area. Because of the driveway and the slope, a roof structure cannot be placed over the enclosures and gates would be affected by the driveway slope. The applicants have proposed placement of additional 15 to 20 foot diameter Black Hills Spruce to screen the enclosure area from 58 Street and the adjacent sidewalk. The p large spruce, in addition to the existing slopes and landscaping, will adequately screen the trash enclosure area. The City Arborist will comment on the landscape plan and materials. It should be noted that the evergreen trees may not be transplanted until late summer /fall to help assure survival. Light Fixtures. Decorative light fixtures that have been installed adjacent to patio areas on the main campus building, the independent living building, and the assisted living building are not "full cut off ". The decorative fixtures are designed to light only small patio areas and would not create an extensive amount of glare or impact to adjacent roadways or properties. Section 401.15.B.7.f.2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows for the City Council to make exceptions for architectural fixtures that feature globes that are not shielded. The fixtures have been installed and are a small carriage design in which the light source is visible. The style of the fixtures relate well to the patio areas that they are designed for. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation on allowing the fixtures to remain. Mechanical Screening Enclosures. The project architect has designed fencing and enclosures for the chillers and a generator for the campus buildings. In that these devices must be provided with adequate open area for ventilation purposes, the architect has designed the screening to look like trellises with lattice and decorative trim. Section 401,15. E.10.e of the Zoning Ordinance addresses screening of mechanical equipment as such: "mechanical equipment located on the rear or adjacent to any building and visible from the street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with a material designed to blend harmoniously with the buildings facing 2 materials ". The decorative fence and trellis elements will effectively screen the equipment and blend well with the architecture of the building. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation on approving the screening plans. CONCLUSION /RECOMMENDATION The Amended Planned Unit Development for the site plan changes in the area of the trash enclosure, the carriage style lighting fixtures, and the plans for screening the mechanical devices at Boutwells Landing are consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. As such, our office recommends approval of the Amended Planned Unit Development for the site plan change, approval of the decorative carriage style lights as installed on the building, and approval of the plans for the mechanical screening enclosures with the following conditions: 1. The trash enclosure shall be screened with additional landscaping as approved by the City Arborist. 2. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council or City staff. pc: Kris Danielson 3 IS 11 11 8L8I'S£6'Z56 L££9'5£6'Z56 5h£5S NPV 'esluolauu!N 5L£ 0 0S L 1B!H SZS I JaupL'FI 7 uastialos . uoplags'uosuiio[ 1111 01 NO zoi►zrs N J 'SLH013H > NVd )NO 1,11Nf IN NOO `JN #A11 NOlN3S ONIONV1 SM3M1f1O8 1.iO. 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