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Home My WebLink About04-12-2001 Planning Commission Meeting Packet• CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, April 12, 2001 - 7:00 PM 7 :00 I. Call To Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve Planning Commission Minutes - March 8, 2001 (1) 7 :05 N. Yisitors/Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with uesti or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes. ons V. Public Hearings A. 5525 Memorial Ave. N. - Request for Planned Unit Development and General Plan Approval: To consider ra request for planned unit development and eneral plan g p approval to construct an office /warehouse building. g B. Motor Fuelin • Facili - Re . uest for Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit Development and Possible Sign Variances: To consider a request for conditional use permit, planned unit development and possible sign variances for a motor fueling facility near Rainbow Foods at 5801 Neal Ave. N. (3) 8:30 VI. New Business VII. Old Business A. Goal Setting - 2001 Follow Up VIII• Informational A. Public /Institutional District: City Council approved with Planning Commission recommendations on March 27, 2001. B. Anticipated May Public Hearings (4) C. Kern Center Parking (5) III. Adjournment Upcoming Meetings: May 10, 2001 - Regular Meeting - 7:00 P � g PM Council Representative: April - Commissioner Vogt May - Commissioner Wasescha 1 • PLANNING COMbIISSION MEETING MINUTES • • Visitors: None. Public Hearings: CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Thursday, March 8, 2001 Call To Order: Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dwyer, Runk, Vogt, and Wasescha. Staff Present: City Planner Richards and Council Liaison McComber. Absent: Community Development Director Danielson Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. 5 -0. ENCLOSURE 1 Approval of February 8, 2001 Minutes: Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to approve the minutes with typographical correction to page 2 under New Business, paragraph two, changing the word "nothing" to noting. Carried 5 -0. A. R -1, Single Family Residential Zoning District: To consider an ordinance amendment and /or adoption of a resolution expanding the R -1 zoning district to include Bed and Breakfasts as a conditional use. City Planner Richards informed the Commission that he had amended the language of the proposed ordinance amendment to reflect their February meeting recommendations. Chair Hedlund questioned the intent of the amending the zoning to include bed and breakfasts as a conditional use within the R -1 zoning, the maximum number of unit criteria, owner occupancy issues, historical significance and the matter of special events and possible limitations. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. Pam Patrick of 15365 58th St. N., was present and expressed her concern as to parking issues and the reasoning for establishing a room maximum of ten. She stated that she is concerned about what future use a structure of this size will have and how it will affect the residential are of her neighborhood. Chuck Dougherty of 15330 58th St. N. and owner /operator of the Cover Park Manor Bed and Breakfast stated that he sought ten rooms as he felt that would work the best for his business needs and that a fewer number of rooms would not work. He stated that he currently had 20 off - street parking spaces and that the number of spaces is to remain the same. Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 2 of 4 With respect to special events, he indicated that he would anticipate a maximum of 35 people per event and would be willing to be limited to 52 events a year or 1 per week with special arrangements to be made for larger open house type events, whereas he would arrange for off site parking and transportation for the guests to the Inn. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Discussion ensued as to room numbers, structure size, parking, primary owner/ occupant criteria, nature of reasoning for zoning amendment, historic significance and original structure percentages required to meet the requirements of historical, future use of the dwelling in relation to the composition of the neighborhood, bed and breakfast policies of other communities, special events and limitations, and communication received from community with respect to Mr. Doughtery's plans for his Inn. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend the City Council approve the amendment as requested with changes to section 1 criteria g, h and k of the proposed ordinance. Carried 4 -1, Hedlund opposed. Chair Hedlund called a five - minute recess. B. P -I, Public Institutional Zoning District: To consider an ordinance and/or adoption of a resolution establishing a P -I, Public Institutional zoning district and 0, Open Space zoning district revisions. City Planner Richards informed the Commission that the matter was being returned from the City Council with respect to their concern of making sure that all entities affected had been contacted as to the proposed district and as to the impact of the proposed district upon special existing church facilities. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. There being no public wishing to comment, Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Brief discussion ensued as to the non - conformity issues of the City's zoning ordinance for pre - existing uses and questions regarding open space zoning situations. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend City Council adoption of the P -I, Public Institutional District zoning as presented by the City Planner. Carried 5 -0. • New Business: • • A. Organizational Meeting: Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 3 of 4 Chair Hedlund explained the process of the Commission conducting an annual meeting at which a new Chair and Vice Chair are elected for the term of one year and opened the table for nominations. Commissioner Wasescha asked that she be removed from consideration due to her heavy work schedule and availability. It was noted that per the .Bylaw 's Commissioner Hedlund could not be nominated as Chair as he has served two terms. Commissioner Runk nominated John Dwyer. John Dwyer nominated George Vogt. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, moved to close nominations. Carried 5 -0. Commissioners Runk and Vogt gave brief statements regarding their ability and willingness to serve as nominated. An individual vote was taken for Commissioner Vogt to serve as Chair and Commissioner Dwyer to serve as Vice Chair for the 2001 -2002 year. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, moved to accept the nominations as voted upon. Carried 5 -0. At this time, newly elected Chair Vogt begin presiding over the meeting. B. Planning Projects /Public Hearings - 2000: City Planner Richards explained that the enclosure regarding this item was for the Commissions information. Chair Hedlund asked if there were any comments. No comments were made and information acknowledged as being accepted. Old Business: A. Goal Setting - 2001: City Planner Richards stated that the City Council is requesting that a date be scheduled for a goal setting session and that such session would be a good time to work through the years goal setting. Commissioner Runk noted that a previous motion had been made by the Commission, requesting a joint meeting with the City Council and Parks Commission to discuss goal setting, CBD issues and items of mutual concern. Brief discussion ensued as to the nature of concerns needing to be discussed and budget information needed prior to being able to determine realistic goals for the year. The matter of comprehensive plan review was discussed as a possibility in relation to the CBD. Informational/ Update: A. Brown's Creek Watershed Plan: City Planner Richards notified the Commission that the City Council has requested that the City Engineer review the plan and provide them with comment. B. Tree Talk: Tree Selection, Planting, 86 Care Presentation: City Planner Richards stated that City Arborist Widin would be conducting a workshop at the City Hall, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. regarding tree care. He stated that the workshop is anticipated to very imformative and encouraged anyone intersted in tree care to attend. City Planner Richards provided the Commission with an update of potential p ublic hearings for their April, 2001 meeting. Chair Vogt asked for a motion, which was provided by Commissioner Wasescha and seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, acknowledging and thanking Commissioner Hedlund for his stewardship as Chair the past years. Carried 4 -0 -1, Hedlund abstained. Adjournment: Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, scHt-u o cl Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 4 of 4 • PLANNING REPORT TO: Tom Melena FROM: Cynthia Putz -Yang / Scott Richards DATE: April 5, 2001 RE: Oak Park Heights — DDD Office/Warehouse Building; CUP /PUD and Site Plan Review FILE NO: 798.02 — 01.02 BACKGROUND DDD L.L.C. is proposing to build two office /warehouse buildings on a property located within the Kern Center at the intersection of Memorial Avenue North and 55 St. North. The building proposed for the western portion of the site is 14,500 square feet in size and will be constructed in Phase 1. The eastern portion of the site is proposed to contain a building that is 12,500 square feet in size and will be constructed in Phase 2. Approval of the project as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) is necessary because two buildings are proposed on one lot. The subject site is zoned B -3, Highway Business and Warehouse, in which commercial PUDs are conditional uses. As such, the proposed addition requires CUP /PUD approval and site and building plan review for consistency with the City Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance performance standards. Attached for reference: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G ENCLOSURE 2 TH EST ASSOCIATED CONSULTAN . INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners@ nacplanning.com Site Location Site Plan Grading, Erosion Control, Drainage and Utility Plan Original Landscape Plan Revised Landscape Plan Floor Plan for Building #1 (western building) Elevations for Building #1 Exhibit H Floor Plan for Building #2 (eastern building) Exhibit 1 Elevations for Building #2 ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The subject site is guided for Highway Business/Warehouse by the Comprehensive Plan. The current B -3 Highway Business and Warehouse District zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed office /warehouse land use is also compatible with adjacent uses in the Kern Center. Lot Performance Standards. The Zoning Ordinance defines the front of a lot as the boundary abutting a public right -of -way having the least width. Based on this definition, g the front of the subject property is the south lot line. However, the primary orientation of the lot and building #1 is toward Memorial Avenue; therefore, the City may wish to grant Y Y g flexibility as part of the CUP /PUD and consider the west property line to be the front. The following table is based on the assumption that the City will grant this flexibility nd tY illustrates the required lot performance standards of the B -3 District. Impervious Surface. Section 401.300.G of the Zoning Ordinance states that Tots within the B -3 District must provide a total of 20 percent of the buildable area of the parcel as green space. The site plan is compliant with this standard. Within the buildable area of the lot, 26 percent of the area is green space. Access /Loading. Automobile access to Building #1 is from Memorial Avenue North. Truck access to Building #1 and all access to Building #2 is from 55 Street North. Loading areas face the middle of the site, which minimizes the visual impact to adjacent properties. The loading area has not been designed for semi - trucks because the occupants of the buildings are not expected to require them. Parking. Office uses are required to provide at least three arkin spaces, plus one g p , p e stall for each 200 square feet of floor area. Warehouse uses are required to provide at least one space per each 1,500 square feet of floor area. The site plan indicates that Building #1 contains 4,350 sq. ft. of office floor area and 10,150 sq. ft. of warehouse floor area. The following formulas illustrate the calculation of required parking for Building #1: 2 Lot Width (west) Setbacks Front (west) Side interior /corner (north /south) Rear (east) Parking Required 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 40 ft. 10 ft.interioN20 ft. corner 20 ft. 10 ft. Existing/ Proposed 2.5 acres or 108,965 sq. ft. 395 ft. 48 ft 10 ft. interior /25 ft. corner 64 ft 10 ft. Exhibit H Floor Plan for Building #2 (eastern building) Exhibit 1 Elevations for Building #2 ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The subject site is guided for Highway Business/Warehouse by the Comprehensive Plan. The current B -3 Highway Business and Warehouse District zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed office /warehouse land use is also compatible with adjacent uses in the Kern Center. Lot Performance Standards. The Zoning Ordinance defines the front of a lot as the boundary abutting a public right -of -way having the least width. Based on this definition, g the front of the subject property is the south lot line. However, the primary orientation of the lot and building #1 is toward Memorial Avenue; therefore, the City may wish to grant Y Y g flexibility as part of the CUP /PUD and consider the west property line to be the front. The following table is based on the assumption that the City will grant this flexibility nd tY illustrates the required lot performance standards of the B -3 District. Impervious Surface. Section 401.300.G of the Zoning Ordinance states that Tots within the B -3 District must provide a total of 20 percent of the buildable area of the parcel as green space. The site plan is compliant with this standard. Within the buildable area of the lot, 26 percent of the area is green space. Access /Loading. Automobile access to Building #1 is from Memorial Avenue North. Truck access to Building #1 and all access to Building #2 is from 55 Street North. Loading areas face the middle of the site, which minimizes the visual impact to adjacent properties. The loading area has not been designed for semi - trucks because the occupants of the buildings are not expected to require them. Parking. Office uses are required to provide at least three arkin spaces, plus one g p , p e stall for each 200 square feet of floor area. Warehouse uses are required to provide at least one space per each 1,500 square feet of floor area. The site plan indicates that Building #1 contains 4,350 sq. ft. of office floor area and 10,150 sq. ft. of warehouse floor area. The following formulas illustrate the calculation of required parking for Building #1: 2 All parking areas comply with the required ten -foot setback from lot lines. Perimeter concrete curb and gutter are indicated surrounding all pavement areas as required. Building Height and Design Guidelines. The proposed one -story buildings are 20.7 feet tall, which does not exceed the maximum height of 35 feet. The exterior building materials include painted rockface concrete block and painted single -score concrete block. These materials in addition to glass windows are compliant with the standards for a warehousing building. The applicant must submit color samples to ensure that the colors comply with Design Guideline standards. The color must blend with the architecture in the area. The primary color must be soft, warm earth tones. The facades of the buildings are broken up with windows, entrance areas with canopies, and a different block finish in the entrance area. The facade of Building #1 is also broken up by each of the three sections of the building being stepped back slightly. We recommend that the applicant explore incorporating this feature into Building #2. Landscaping. A landscape plan has been submitted and is attached as Exhibit D. A revised landscape plan for the west half of the property has been submitted and is attached as Exhibit E. The revisions were made based on comments by the City Arborist. Although the revised plan includes the entire area that is included in the first phase of development, it would be best to review the landscape plan for the entire property as a whole. The landscape plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval. Additionally, a few oaks will be removed to construct the entrance from 55 Street North. The City Arborist may wish to review and comment on this. • Office area: 3 stalls + 4,350 sq. ft. of floor area /200 = 25 spaces Warehouse area: 10,150 sq. ft. of floor area/1,500 = 7 spaces A total of 32 spaces are required for Building #1 and 38 spaces are proposed. Therefore, the amount of parking proposed for Building #1 exceeds the minimum number required. The site plan notes indicated that Building #2 contains 3,750 sq. ft. of office floor area and 8,750 sq. ft. of warehouse floor area. The following formulas illustrate the calculation of required parking for Building #2: Office area: 3 stalls + 3,750 sq. ft. of floor area /200 = 22 spaces Warehouse area: 8,750 sq. ft. of floor area /1,500 = 6 spaces A total of 28 spaces are required for Building #2 and 33 spaces are proposed. Therefore, the amount of parking proposed for Building #2 exceeds the minimum number required. 3 Lighting Plan. The site plan and building elevations ' lights are planned. The lights are shown at front and illustrate that 150 watt wall li g nd rear doors. Details of the fixtures have not been submitted. The lights must comply with • lighting). One requirement y Section 401.15.7 of the Zoning (outdoor lighti uiremen g q t is that the luminaire shall contain a cutoff which directs and cuts off the light at an angle of 9 g g 90 degrees or less. Signage. The building elevations show example signage • p gn age and a change in exterior building finish that creates a color band within which the signs would be placed. The Zoning Ordinance allows 64 square feet of wall signage • g ge or 10% of the front building facade whichever is less. Ten percent of the front building • d ng facade for each bay is 88.2 square feet, which is more than 64 square feet; therefore, • ,each business is allowed 64 square feet of wall signage. Based on the size of the sign band shown on the elevations the signage is not expected to exceed 64 square • q are feet for any business. The applicant has not submitted a plan for a monument sign. • gn. If a monument sign is proposed, a plan must be submitted that complies with Ordinance • p nce regulations. The sign must not exceed 50 square feet in size. Trash. The site plan indicates two exterior trash locations. ocat�ons. Details of the trash enclosures are shown at the bottom of the site plan. The enclosures will closures will have concrete block painted to match the building on three sides and a cedar gate on the fourth side. These materials are consistent with the rinci al building materials. p g materials. Grading, Drainage and Plans. A grading, • • , g g, erosion control, drainage, and utility plan has been submitted and is subject to the approval • . J pproval of the City Engineer. Additionally, Watershed District approval of the lan is required. quired. Phasing. The applicant is planning to construct Building #1 • g 1 first and construct Building #2 within the next two years. A phasing plan must be • g p e submitted illustrating what construction will take place in Phase 1 and what construction will take place in Phase 2. The plan is subject to City Staff review and approval. If Phase • pp hase 2 does not begin within three years of PUD approval or if the lans substantially change, y hange, approval of Phase 2 will be cancelled and the project must o through the review g g process again. Development Agreement. A development pment agreement will be required between the City and developer subject to review and approval of the pp City Attorney. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The proposal by DDD L.L.C. to construct • two office /warehouse buildings on a ro ert p p y located within the Kern Center at the intersection of Memorial Avenue North and 55 St. North is generally consistent with the provisions of the Zoning • g Ordinance and Design Guidelines. If the City Council grants flexibility o consider the e front of the lot to be the side abutting Memorial Avenue North, the ro osed setbacks • p p comply with B -3 District standards. As such, our office recommends approval of the pp CUP /PUD and site plan subject to the following conditions: 4 • • 1. The City Council grants flexibility to consider the front of the lot to be the side abutting Memorial Avenue North. • 2. Building elevations are revised to note the proposed colors of the painted concrete block and trim. The primary color must be a soft, warm, earth tone. Color samples must be submitted for City review and approval. 3. Building #2 is revised to include at least one stepped back break in the facade that is similar to Building #1. 4. The landscape plan for the entire property including all phases is subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. Landscaping must include screening of trash enclosures and loading areas. 5. Details of the proposed wall lights are submitted and are compliant with Section 401.15.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Wall signage must not exceed 64 square feet for each business. If a monument sign is proposed, plans must be submitted showing that the sign does not exceed 50 square feet. The plans are subject to City review and approval. 7. 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Byrne will not be able to attend the Planning Commission meeting on 4/12/01, but wanted the Commission to know that she would not be in support of a 24 hour operation that may be unattended during certain hours of operation. • • 1 04/12/01 07:29 FAX 9529331153 KYJUSISTV LTD DATE: TO: RE: PROJECT NO.: I PURPOSE: ❑ AS YOU REQUESTED ❑ FOR YOUR INFORMATION ❑ FOR YOUR APPROVAL REMARKS: C ;\My Docurrwr ts\Fax, doe RLK- KUUSISTO Engineering • Planning Surveying Landscape Architecture FAX TRANSMITTAT. 4!iz.)CJ )�f15 DirWel.sOn / Oa t. .r � G5 . - ' - G1574 €49mPAN*7 I i( Oaf �i,t( kLt1t3 (051 439 -o5 ce?-r: CC: Jason Cox. 452 - 5959837 N444BER: CC: ��, �tG(S A�S cvr �'l5 g52.595.4g37 FROM: X4'1 c::1t2.m IMr CDYJAI 13 Number of pages including ages includin this cover letter • Offices: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports REVIEW AND RETURN REPLY TO SENDER OTHER (SEE REMARKS) (9s;) 933.0972 • 6110 Blue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka, MN SS343 FAX (952) 933.1153 0 001/005 0 04/12/01 07:29 FAX 9529331153 IaJUSISTQ LTD MEMORANDUM RLK— KUUSISTO Engineering •Planning •Surveying - Landscape Architecture Date: April 12, 2001 To: I{nis Danielson, Community Development Director, City of Oak Park Heights Tom Melena, City Administrator, City of Oak Park Heights Cc: Jason Lindahl, Northwest Associated Consultants Scott Richards, Northwest Associated Consultants From: Leon Opatz, P.E. ill Re: g Response to Planning Report (dated April 5, 2001, File No. 795.02- 01.01) 1P Rai]ibow Fuel Station, Oak Park Heights, MN Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development Amendment/Sign Variance RLK- Kuusisto, Ltd. Project No. 2001- 256- M/Phase 13 RLK - Kuusi sto � appreciates support Ltd_ a reciates the su ort and assistance provided by City staff and consultants regardin g the above referenced project. We are pleased to offer the following comments to the conclusionlrecommendation section of the above referenced planning report from Northwest Associated Consultants. The numbers correspond to the conditions as listed in the report. The condition has been restated in Italics for easy reference. basins and the existing stormwater 1. Both the catch g and shall be improved to prevent and pond fuel spillage prior to their entrance into the City's system. The drainage plans shall be u� l sp a g p subjec` to the review and approval of the City Engineer. RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. proposes Stormceptor system to collect and filter site drainage before p p oses a P discharoin into the existing storm sewer. Because the Storrceptor will prevent any discharging gasoline or oil from entering the pond, modifications to the pond will not be necessary. RLK has discsussed the ro osed storm system ith the City Engineer and he concurs with our P p proposal. Offices, Hibbing • Min etonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports (95!) 933.0972 • 6110 Blue Circle Drive • Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (952) 933..1153 2]002/005 Page 1 of 4 , 04/12/01 07:29 FAX 9529331153 ' ' - Surveying . Landscape Architecture sca = r Engineering • Planning • Survey g p • S•r. 19 CKT.JUSISTO LTD RLK- KUUSISTO Z. Access to this site . is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 1 RLK is working City's g v the Ci 's consultin engineer to address any site access issues there g the City's consulting engineer be. We understand th y g ineer is currently reviewing site access and g will address this issue in his report. e plan shall be subject to final review and approval. by the City Arborist. 3. The lunc�scap p .l .� The City Arborist has r commented on the location oi'the proposed trees. RLK- Kuusisto, Ltd. plan revi,�ed landscape landsca a lan to be consistent with the Arborist's direction, and will present the revl,,ed plan a t Th y Planning Thursday's Plannin Commission meeting. The landscape material will be consistent with the existing site landscaping. 4. Prior .f the proposed signs, ro osed the applicant must receive approval of a variance to installation o for the number of signs requested. have four Rainbow logo displays (each 7' 10" x 2') and The proposed fuel center canopy will 11 g p P two scrolling g asoline price signs (approximately 7'•-10 " x 2'). The total sign area will not exceed the maximum allowable area per Code of 150 square feet. 5. The applicant shall submit and receive approval ive a proval of detailed lighting and photometric plan that demonstrates that the li hts om the proposed canopy are in conformance with the t g �' p outdoor lighting standards outlined in Section 401.15.B. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. g o A S p ec �ite ific photometric plan will be submitted to the City from the owner's electrical p t. Rainbow Foods is committed to incorporating R rporating a lighting /photometric plan that is cofslstont with the City's zoning requirements. 6. The applicant shall renderings hall submit color renderin s and material samples that demonstrate the kiosk will comply with the design guideline's standards. The architectural material for the kiosk will be consistent with the existing building facade and consistent City's with the Cit 's desi gn standards. A detail elevation identifying material type and color will be submitted upon building permit application. Offices: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports (952) 933.0972 • 6110 Blue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka. MN 55343 - FAX (952) 933-1153 0 003/005 Page 2 of 4 04'/12/01 07:30 FAX 9529331153 RLK— KUUSISTO KUlISISTU LTD ) 004 /005 Engineering •Planning •Surveying •Landscape Architecture 7. The Ci ty Engineer En shall approve the design of the pump islands. PP orking with City is working an acceptable pump island design. The City ty staff to verify Engineer- will address this issue in his report. 8. Use of an outdoor speak system is prohibited. The ro posed fuel center will not use an outdoor speaker system. P l 9. Should 'he applicant request an outdoor storage area, they must apply for and receive upprovGil of an additional conditional use permit under Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. The applicant does not require outdoor storage as part of the fuel center request. 10. Thy .f ues' service center must have an attendant on duty during all hours of operation. I t sRa Rainbow's desire to provide 24 -hour fuel service. During non -peak store hours (11:00 is p.m.-6:00 a.m. ), the fuel center will be unattended and patrons will be able to refuel by paying card). To ensure a safe and secure environment, the fuel g at the pump credit card } center will be PP a �! ui ed with closed - circuit television and patrons will be limited to 30 gallons per of fuel er transaction. Additionally, the fuel center will provide a centrally located emergeac shut -off and a direct dial phone to the store. Furthermore, during non - attended c y hours, Rainbow staff from the main store will be available to assist customers with fueling concerns and to handle fuel center maintenance and security issues. Rainbow Food r • rese:atatives will be available to address this concern in further detail. 11. The applicant icant shall designate an off-street loading area in conformance with Section p� 401.1 S. F.1 o f the City de or schedule all gas deliveries during off -peak hours. t3' Enclosi:d lease find an exhibit identifying turning movements for a refueling truck. P Refueling will be limited to off -peak hours whenever possible. Offices: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports (952) 933 -0972 • 6110 Glue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (952) 933.1153 Page 3 of 4 04/12/01 07:30 FAX 9529331153 RLK— KUUSISTO 4 CRUU SiSir 0 LTD Engineering • Planning - Surveying • Landscape Architecture 12. The owners of the s ite property 2, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition) shall agree to p ry future private roadway access from the northeast corner of the property to the property directly to the east (Outlot A, 13rackey 2nd Addition). 'th the adjacent property RLK ha met wl � p p Y owners regarding a future private roadway access. •.� . Rainbow Foods are in agreement adjacent property owner and Ra reement that the construction of a g private ioadway will occur sometime in the future. Rainbow Foods will be present to address the ornmission meeting. The adjacent property owner has been meetin this matter at the Pla1ning C g invited lo attend the Planning Commission meeting as well. • demonstrate that the site has adequate 13. The applicant shall demonst ate trash storage. This area should �' be inside the proposed building . ed buildin or in a trash enclosure that is constructed of the same material as the building. will e t trash receptacle. Individual windshield service The fuel center will z�ot have an independent p facilltaes will be available for fuel ce • - ter customers. Furthermore, a trash receptacle will be �. center in the kiosk. Maintenance and collection of fuel center trash will be conducted by Rainbow Food emp employees, and placed in existing Rainbow Food trash receptacles. P is and enclosures as the applicant's response to the Oak Park Heights Please accEpt our comments PP Planning Report. Rainbow Foods appreciates the comments provided by City staff and is willing to comply • vith City requirements for the proposed fuel center. Please con •:act our office with questions or if additional information is required. Enclosures (Corresponding Condition No.): 1. Stormceptor System Information 11. Re: ueling Truck Turning Movements Exhibit Offices Hibbing Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports (9.2) 933-0972 •0972 • 6110 Glue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka, MN S5343 • FAX (952) 933.1153 X1005/005 Page 4 of 4 • NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSTANTS, 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: Tom Melena FROM: Jason Lindahl / Scott Richards DATE: April 5, 2001 RE: Oak Park Heights — Rainbow Fuel Station Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development Amendment, & Sign Variance. FILE NO.: 798.02 — 01.01 • BACKGROUND RLK Kuusisto, LTD, has filed an application on behalf of Rainbow Foods and Oppidan Investment for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), an amendment to the existing planned unit development (PUD), and a sign variance to allow the construction of a fuel service center in the parking lot of the existing Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The fuel service station will have three fueling pumps, a covered canopy, and a 64 square foot kiosk station to provide customer services. The subject property is located just east of Highway 5 at the intersection of Neal Avenue and 58 Street. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site Location Map Exhibit B: Concept Exhibit Exhibit C: Master Site Plan Exhibit D: Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Exhibit E: Topography Survey Exhibit F: Exterior Elevations Exhibit G: Canopy and Pump Elevation Exhibit H: Narrative ENCLOSURE 3 • ANALYSIS — SITE PLAN Comprehensive Plan & Zoning. The Proposed Land Use Map guides the subject pg J property for Commercial use. In addition, the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District. According to Section 401.33.B, all permitted uses in all commercial districts are potentially allowed in the PUD District. The PUD, as approved, utilizes the B -2, General Business District as the basis for land use and performance standard approvals. A fuel service facility is a conditionally ermitted use in the B -2, General Business District. Grading & Drainage. According to the applicant's survey, this site will drain to the two existing storm water catch basins in the parking lot. These catch basins then drain to the site's storm water pond on the south side of the property. The City Engineer indicates that potential fuel spills could easily enter the storm water system Y with the current drainage design. The storm water catch basins will need to designed with devices to catch and hold fuel spills. Additionally, the outlets in the storm water ponds may need to be adjusted so that the ponds hold spills until the environmental hazard can be removed. A revised drainage plan will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Setbacks. The proposed fuel station will be internal to the Oak Park Ponds Shopping pp g Center and therefore setbacks are not an issue. • Parking. The table below illustrates the required parking for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. As a result of this development, the site will lose 32 of its 611 existing stalls. In addition, Rainbow operates a seasonal garden center that occupies approximately 50 stalls. As illustrated below, even with these additional uses the site still provides 539 stalls and is well above the required 443 stalls. Required Parking Standards for the Oak Park Pond Shopping Center Use Size Required Provided Shopping Center 88,313 443 539 Access. As designed, this site will have access from the main access drive for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The applicant's plans illustrate removal of two parking islands and the creation of a 147 -foot wide access point to this drive lane. The City Engineer should comment the proposed design and how it will effect traffic movement through the shopping center. Bob Brackey, owner of the property directly to the east of the Oak Park Ponds development, has proposed access to the northeast corner of the Rainbow parking lot. This drive would eventually connect 58 Street to the existing development and provide access for the Brackey property. As a condition of approval for the CUP /PUD, the applicant would be required to allow this access drive connection. 2 Loading. The site does not have a designated off- street loading area. Given the small size of the kiosk, no significant deliveries of retail products for sale is likely. Y However, the site will have regular delivery of gas. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to either designate an off- street loading area in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance or schedule all gas deliveries during off -peak hours. Landscaping. To allow for access to this site, the applicant will remove two parking islands and four existing trees. The landscape plan indicates these trees will be replaced with four new Autumn Blaze Maple trees on the east side of the fueling area. These trees will add decoration and shade to the site. The landscape plan shall be subject to final review and approval by the City Arborist. Architectural Appearance. According to the Design Guidelines Ordinance, the standards shall be enforced in all commercial and industrial areas. The Design Guidelines require that office and commercial buildings contain at least three Grade 1 materials and be at least 65% Grade 1 or Grade 11 materials. Glass must make up 30% of the 65 %. Not more than 35% of the building shall be Grade 11 or 111 materials and not more than 10% of the building shall be Grade IV materials. The applicant's elevations do not detail the materials to be used in the building. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to design the kiosk to match the existing Rainbow building and comply with the Design Guidelines standards. The building should have a brick or rock faced block base with glass windows. Signage. This site must comply with the sign standards outlined in the original PUD agreement for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center and the standards for properties in the B -2 District as outlined in Section 401.15.G. These standards limit this site to one wall sign no larger than 150 square feet. The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. As a result, the applicant is requesting a variance for the number of signs (see variance section of this report). Lighting. According to the applicant, lighting of the site will utilize the existing parking lot lights and lights within the overhead canopy. The applicant must submit a detailed lighting and photometric plan for review and approval by the City in conformance with the outdoor lighting standards outlined in Section 401.15.B.7. Hours of Operation. The fuel station is proposed to be open 24 hours a day. A Rainbow employee will occupy the kiosk during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff is concerned about the potential for over -fills during the hours when no attendant is on duty. Staff recommends that, as a condition of approval, the site shall have an attendant during all hours of operation. Noise. The performance standards related to noise are outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends that a condition of approval prohibit the use of outdoor speaker systems on this site. 3 • • Trash Enclosure. The site plan does not show an area for trash storage. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to designate an area for trash storage. This area should be inside the proposed building or in a trash enclosure that is constructed of the same materials as the building. ANALYSIS — SIGN VARIANCE Section 401.04.A.5 states that a variance from the terms of this ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: 1. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 2. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to reasonable use. 3. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from actions of the applicant. 0 4. Granting the variance request will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district under the same conditions. 5. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 6. The request is not a use variance. 7. The variance request is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. 8. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. Finding: The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. Staff finds that granting a variance from one to three signs is justified in that the fuel service station is located off of the right -of -way in the center of the shopping center. Neal Avenue is located approximately 250 feet from the canopy. Multiple signs are necessary for identification of the fuel service station from either entrance into the Oak Park Ponds development. 4 ANALYSIS — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Section 401.30.E.3 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the standards to review when considering a conditional use permit for a motor fuel station. These standards, along g with staffs findings for each, are outlined below. 1. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale of offering for sale of motor fuels and /or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Ordinance for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. Finding: The motor fuel station as proposed will be required to comply with all ordinance standards or variances will be required for those elements that do not comply. 2. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Finding: According to the Design Guidelines Ordinance, the design guideline standards shall be enforced in all commercial and industrial areas. The applicant's elevations do not detail the materials to be used in the building. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to design the kiosk to match the existing building and comply with the Design Guidelines standards. The building should have a brick or rock faced block base with glass windows. 3. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Finding: According to the applicant, with the exception of the parking islands that will be landscaped with trees, the site will be covered with bituminous paving. 4. A minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and minimum lot widths of one hundred fifty (150) feet. Finding: The proposed motor fuel station will be part of Lot 2, Block 1, of Oak Park Ponds Addition. According to the applicant, this lot is approximately 14 acres in size and 920 feet wide. These dimensions meet the lot requirements for properties in the B -2 District. 5 • 5. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. Finding: As called for above, staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to submit a storm water drainage plan for both the catch basins and pond that addresses how to handle potential fuel spillages. All drainage plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 6. A curb not less than six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. Finding: This area of the site does not contain a public sidewalk. As a result, this provision is not applicable. 7. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from a public right -of -way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district or public right - of -way. However, the applicant must still submit a detailed lighting and photometric plan for the overhead canopy to demonstrate it will comply with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. 8. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. Finding: According to the applicant, the pump islands will be installed on concrete to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The design of the pump island must be approved by the City Engineer. 9. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district. 10. Parking or cars magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district. 11. Vehicle access points shall create a minimum of conflicts with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 6 Finding: The applicant's plans illustrate that they intend to remove the concrete parking islands between the proposed site and the access drive lane for the shopping center. The City Engineer should comment as to the appropriateness of this design. 12. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance. Finding: Signage on this site must comply with both the standards of the original PUD agreement for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center and the standards for properties in the B -2 District as outlined in Section 401.15.G. These standards limit this site to 150 square feet of wall signage. The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. As a result, the applicant should seek a variance for the number of signs (see variance section of this report). 13. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. Finding: Staff recommends that a condition of approval prohibit the use of an outdoor speaker system on this site. 14. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. Finding: According to the applicant's proposal, no outside storage is anticipated for this site. Should the property owner wish to have an outdoor storage area, they must apply for and receive approval of an additional conditional use permit under Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. 15. Sales or product other than specifically mentioned in this subdivision be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Section 401.15.E.6 of this Ordinance. Finding: Sales or product other than specifically mentioned in this subdivision shall be subject to an additional conditional use permit and shall be in compliance with the fencing, screening, and landscaping requirements outlined in Section 401.15.E.6 of this Ordinance. 16. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, find that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. Finding: The conditional use permit is subject to review and modification by the City Council. 7 • 17. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. Finding: The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 were reviewed and are satisfactorily met. CONCLUSION /RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), an amendment to the existing planned unit development (PUD), and a sign variance to allow the construction of a fuel service center in the parking lot of the existing Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. This recommendation is based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the conditions outlined below. 1. Both the catch basins and the existing storm water pond shall be improved to prevent and treat fuel spillages prior to their entrance into the City's system. The drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. Access to this site is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. The landscape plan shall be subject to final review and approval by the City Arborist. 4. Prior to installation of the proposed signs, the applicant must receive approval of a variance for the number of signs requested. 5. The applicant shall submit and receive approval of detailed lighting and g g photometric plan that demonstrates that the lights from the proposed canopy are in conformance with the outdoor lighting standards outlined in Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The applicant shall submit color renderings and material samples that demonstrate the kiosk will comply with the design guidelines standards. 7. The City Engineer shall approve the design of the pump islands. 8. Use of an outdoor speak system is prohibited. 9. Should the applicant request an outdoor storage area, they must apply for and g � Y pp Y receive approval of an additional conditional use permit under Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. 8 10. The fuel service center must have an attendant on duty during all hours of operation. 11. The applicant shall designate an off- street loading area in conformance with Section 401.15.F.12 of the City Code or schedule all gas deliveries durin g off - peak hours. 12. The owners of the site property (Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition) shall agree to a future private roadway access from the northeast corner of the property to the property directly to the east (Outlot A, Brackey 2 Addition). 13. The applicant shall demonstrate that the site has adequate trash storage. 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I I�S1 1 N 1 I I 1 I\ 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 N o O EXHIBIT E Ed WdSP : Z0 TOW 8F ' --rr'W m � r- A 0 z 33 0 - 32 ›R O 0 32 1■■•■■01 • rcr EXHIBIT F • L008 b2b 292. : 'ON 2N0Hd Q ` OIS I Slfl>i- /BN I d0 : Wald • • • z x z m 0 rn m z rn m 0 1 : 7 0 z 0 (r) 0 m 0 15' CANOPY EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - UNATTENDED 19,g 15' STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP f 0 > 0 -n 0 z m 0 FLEMING FUELS GAS STATION ADDITION 0 A m ;Fleming FLEMING RETAIL GROUP MASTER SET BLIZIONS loytylcs Maim 2 3*-8 5 5 EXHIBIT G s 9 KUUS7ST0 LTD -ST. 19 INTRODUCTION On behalf of Rainbow Foods (Rainbow) we are pleased to submit this application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and an amendment to the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the placement and use of a fuel service center. The fuel facility will be placed at the existing Rainbow Food store located at the intersection of 58 Street North and Neal Avenue North. The fuel facility will have three fueling pumps, a covered canopy, and an 8 -foot by 8 -foot kiosk station to provide customer service. A CUP is required for this facility in the B -2 zoning district, as well as an amendment to the existing PUD. PROJECT REQUEST Twin Cities based Rainbow Foods started in September 1983 and has grown to 45 stores, located mainly in the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan area. Rainbow Foods currently holds 30 percent of the Twin Cities market share. An emerging and growing trend among grocery store facilities is the inclusion of fuel service centers at existing and new stores. There are currently 1 400 supermarket Y p fue l i centers in the United States, and that number is expected to be more than 5,000 by the Year 2005. The reason for this trend is convenience. Grocery store customers are telling store operators they want more convenience in the shopping experience, and they want "one- stop" shopping. To remain competitive in the ever - changing retail environment, grocery store operators must add fuel service centers. Hibbing Office 303 East 19th St. PO Box 656 Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262 -5528 Toll Free: (800) 520 -3824 Fax: (218) 262 -5059 Creating extraordinary Communities for our clients RAINBOW FOODS -FUEL SERVICE CENTER CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / PUD AMENDMENT PROJECT NARRATIVE Minnetonka Office 6110 Blue Circle Dr. Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Phone: (952) 933 -0972 Toll Free: (888) 884 -9678 Fax: (952) 933 -1153 Prepared by RLK- Kuusisto, Ltd. March 23, 2001 St. Paul Office 2060 Centre Pointe Blvd. Suite 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Phone: (651) 454 -4554 Toll Free: (800) 847 -8532 Fax: (651) 454 -4608 Twin Ports Office 101 West Second St. Suite 205 Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: (218) 720 -6219 Toll Free: (877) 720 -6219 Fax: (218) 720 -6267 RLK— Kuusisto Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. En gineerin g • I, ' annin 9 • Suryeyin • Landscape Arc r ttec t � Ce Ham Lake Office Caine & Associates Land Surveyors, Inc. 17720 Highway 65 NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 Phone: (763) 434 -7646 Fax: (763) 434 -8007 b , A Subsidiary of RLKKuusisto, Ltd EXHIBIT H • • Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center Conditional Use Permit Project Narrative March 23, 2001 Page 2 of 6 The fuel service center will be located on the Rainbow Food property, and will be fully integrated into the existing Rainbow Food store. The architecture of the kiosk and canopy will be consistent with the Rainbow Food store design. A Rainbow employee will attend the kiosk during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pumps will stay open 24 hours. The fuel center is ADA compliant. The underground fuel tanks and piping are double insulated with an uninterrupted monitoring system that includes an automatic shutdown feature. EXISTING CONDITIONS The fuel facility will be located on the Rainbow Food property. This Rainbow Foods is part of the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The shopping center is accessible from 58 Street and Neal Avenue. Adequate water, sanita ry sewer and storm water facilities currently serve the area. ZONING CODE The property is zoned B -2 "Retail Business District ". The purpose of the B -2, General Business District, is to provide for high intensity retail or service outlets, which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are .provided. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and services on a community market scale, and be located in areas, which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities. The fuel service center and existing Rainbow Foods store are consistent with the intent of the City's B -2 zoning category. However, the fuel service center, defined in the code as a Motor Fuel Station, does require a Conditional Use Permit. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The following addresses the specific review criteria for a Conditional Use Permit. Criteria A: Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Ordinance for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. It is the intent that the proposed Fuel Service Station meets all requirements of the Zoning Code, except for the pump islands (See Criteria H). Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center Conditional Use Permit Project Narrative Criteria B: The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Criteria G: March 23, 2001 Page 3 of 6 The canopy and kiosk will have an exterior finish to match that of the existing shopping center. Criteria C: The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The entire area will be paved with bituminous except the islands shall be landscaped with trees and sod. Criteria D: A minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20, 000) square feet and minimum lot widths of one hundred, fifty (150)feet. The proposed Fuel Service Station is part of Lot 2, Block 1, of Oak Park Ponds Addition. This lot is 14 acres +, and has a lot width of 920 feet +. Criteria E: A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed The existing drainage system will be utilized which consists of a storm sewer with two catch basins within 40 feet of the site. Criteria F: A curb not less than six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. A sidewalk is not applicable to this site. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15. R. 7 o f this Ordinance. The existing lights within the parking lot will remain in place and will be utilized for this site. The canopy will have additional lighting, which will meet the requirements of Code 401.15.B.7. • Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center Conditional Use Permit Project Narrative March 23, 2001 Page 4 of 6 Criteria H: Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed The fuel pumps will be constructed on a concrete slab, not a raised island. This is to allow for ADA compliance. Criteria I: At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.I5.E. of this Ordinance. This Fuel Service Station is not adjacent to a residential boundary. Criteria J: Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.I5.E. of this Ordinance. Again, this station is not adjacent to a residential boundary. Criteria K: Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Traffic movements and access points will be generally the same as with the current parking lot. Criteria L: All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.I5.G. of this Ordinance. It is the intent of all signing to meet this ordinance. Criteria M: Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. The only noise generated will be that of the cars, which is acceptable in a retail area. Criteria N: No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. No outside storage is anticipated. Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center Conditional Use Permit Project Narrative March 23, 2001 Page 5 of 6 Criteria 0: Sale or products other than those specifically mentioned in this subdivision be subject to a Conditional Use Permit and be in compliance with Section 401.30.E.6 of this Ordinance. Acknowledged. Criteria P: All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifi>ing the conditions. Acknowledged. Criteria Q: The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. Acknowledged. Criteria R: The City may allow a motor fuel pump canopy to encroach ten (10) feet into a required setback provided the canopy support structure does not encroach on the setback and the setback encroachment will not result in an obstruction of traffic visibility. The canopy is approximately the same size as the concrete slab, and is approximately 30 feet from the property line. PARKING FACILITY The Rainbow Foods lot contains the following uses, approximate square footage of each q g respective building, and number of parking stalls required by City Code: USES SIZE REQUIRED _PARKING STALLS * Rainbow Foods 64,313 S.F. 322 * Retail A 9,600 S.F. 48 * Retail B 10,500 S.F. 53 * Retail C 3,900 S.F. 20 TOTAL 88,313 S.F. 443 Existing Parking Spaces -- 611 Total Parking Spaces after the Station is Added - 583 • • Rainbow Foods Fuel Service Center Conditional Use Permit Project Narrative APPLICANT AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM Applicant Brian McFadden Preconstruction Development Services C/o Fleming Companies, Inc. 1034 East Hiddenview Drive Phoenix, AZ 85048 Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect/Surveyor Leon Opatz, P.E. Steve Schwanke, AICP Kurt Kisch, P.L.S. RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. 17720 Highway 65 N.E. Ham Lake, MN 55343 Attorney David Sellergren Greg Munson Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 1100 International Centre 900 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tel. 480- 283 -8963 Fax 480-283-8913 Tel. 763-434-7646 Fax 763 -434 -8007 Tel. 612- 347 -7000 Fax 612-347-7077 March 23, 2001 Page 6 of 6 • • City of " Oak Park Heights Memorandum To: Planning Commission From: Kris Danielson Date: April 5, 2001 Re: May Public Hearings ENCLOSURE 4 At this time the following Public Hearings are anticipated for placement on the May 10, 2001 Planning Commission Agenda: 1. Village Area -East Rezoning Request: City Council directed the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing for rezoning of the Village Area -East from R -2 to R -1. 2. Sprint Conditional Use Permit and Height Variance: For consideration to construct a 160' telecommunications monopole at 5920 Memorial Ave. N. • • City of Oak Park Heights Memorandum To: Planning Commission From: Kris Danielson Date: April 5, 2001 Re: Kern Center Parking ENCLOSURE 1.5 At their March 27, 2001 meeting, the City Council held a public hearing regarding on- street parking at the Kern Center area. As a result of the public hearing, they unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting on- street parking on the south side of 58th St., both sides of 55th St., and on the east side of Memorial Ave. The parking enforcement will be 24 hour and become effective July 1, 2001.