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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Please see enclosed from Scott Richards, City Planner
Agenda Item Title: W.A.T.E. Office Park Planned Unit Develo ment Amendment and Site Plan
Review
Originating Department/Re estq Eric Johnson Cit Administrator
Requester's Signature 7,
Action Requested irove olution
Background/Justification (Pleas; indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
1. Planners report - dated January 8, 2008 (attachments may be found in the
January — Planning Commission Packet)
2. Final Planning Commission Resolution — unsigned
3. Proposed City Council Resolution
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
FILE NO:
BACKGROUND
Attached for reference:
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
PLANNING REPORT
Eric Johnson
Scott Richards
January 8, 2008
798.02 — 07.12
Exhibit 1: Existing Conditions/
Removal Plan
Exhibit 2: Layout Plan
Exhibit 3: Grading Plan
Exhibit 4: Utility Plan
Exhibit 5: Landscape Plan
Exhibit 6: Campus Parking Plan
Exhibit 7: Site and Building Data
Exhibit 8: Front Building Elevation/
Monument Sign
Oak Park Heights — .A.T.E. Office Park PUD, Planned Unit
Development Amendment and Site Plan Review
Exhibit 9: Front and Side Elevation
Exhibit 10: Side Elevations
Exhibit 11: Site and Rear Elevations
Exhibit 12: Rear Elevations
Exhibit 13: Side Elevations
Exhibit 14: Office Warehouse
Floor Plans
Exhibit 15: Floor Plans
Exhibit 16: Floor Plans
Exhibit 17: Floor Plans
4a00 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 65422
Telephone: 763.231 .2585 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners @nacpIa nn ing. ccm
W.A.T.E. Enterprises Inc. has submitted revised site and building plans for the
construction of a two story office /warehouse building and cold storage building at 5570
Memorial Avenue North within the existing W.A.T.E. Office Park. The request is for a
PUD, Planned Unit Development amendment and site plan review.
The subject site is currently vacant and is zoned B-3, Highway Business and
Warehousing District. In December of 2006, the City Council approved the PUD,
concept and general and a minor subdivision to construct two office warehouse
buildings and one cold storage building on the same lot. The change in the site plan
and buildings has been driven by the expanding needs of Zintl, Inc. The company has
outgrown their current facility and the proposed building and storage area are designed
to meet their long term needs.
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Exhibit 18: Storage Building Elevations
Exhibit 19: Trash Enclosure
Exhibit 20: Lighting Photometrics
Exhibit 21: Light Fixture specifications
ANALYSIS
Exhibit 22: Approved Site Plan 2006
Exhibit 23: City Engineer's Comments
Exhibit 24: City Arborist's Comments
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for highway
oriented business and warehouse uses and, as such, the proposed office warehouse
use is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning. The subject site is currently zoned B -3, Highway Business and Warehousing
District. The applicant is proposing to have general office, warehousing and cold
storage uses occupy the available spaces in the proposed buildings. The applicant is
requesting approval of a PUD in order to allow for a shared parking arrangement
amongst the proposed new buildings and the existing buildings within the office
campus. The purpose of a PUD is to allow for greater flexibility in the design of
neighborhoods or other sites and is intended to encourage, among other things, a more
desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of the city's
zoning and subdivision regulations.
Lot and Setback Provisions. The proposed buildings and site design meet the
required lot area and setback standards for the B -3 District.
As stated in Section 401.15.1 '.4. h. i 7, the parking area setback is 10 feet for all uses
except single and two - family uses. The site plan indicates a parking area setback of at
least 10 feet from all property lines.
Project Description. The project consists of an office warehouse building and a cold
storage building. In the larger building, the office area is 10,370 square feet and the
warehouse area is 33,050 square feet. The storage building will be 6,800 square feet.
The existing campus requires 266 stalls and there currently are 368 stalls in place.
Cross easements are in place to address parking needs of the business campus.
Overall, the site will have 33 percent green space.
Access. The applicant is proposing one ingress /egress driveway off of Memorial
Avenue North. The proposed access is adequately separated from the existing
driveways north and south of the subject property. The site plan indicates a minimum of
24 foot drive aisles along the building sides and a 30 foot drive aisle within the parking
area at the front of the building.
Impervious Surfaces. Section 401.300.G of the Zoning ordinance requires that all
lots within the B -3 District maintain at least 20 percent of the total lot area as green
space. According to the submitted site plans, with the addition of the two new buildings
and parking areas, the entire campus will have a total of 33 percent green space, which
is consistent with Zoning Ordinance requirements.
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Off Parking. The proposed buildings will add a total of 10,730 square feet of
office space, 33,650 square feet of warehouse, and 6,800 square feet of cold storage.
The required parking for the subject site is as follows:
Office 10,730 square feet X .9 = 0,657 - 200 = 48 + 3 = 51 parking stalls
Warehouse 33,650 square feet X .9 = 30,285 -- 1,500 = 20 parking stalls
Storage 6,800 square feet X .9 = 6,120 - 1 ,500 = 4 parking stalls
TOTAL REQUIRED 75 parking stalls
The number of stalls required for the existing campus is 266. With this final phase, the
campus will require, by ordinance standards, a total of 341 stalls. The applicant is
proposing to construct 36 stalls at this time, two of which are disability accessible.
Another 26 stalls are shown on the plans as proof of parking. The subject site will have
a total of 62 stalls with the proof of parking proposed. The site has adequate area to
accommodate the required 75 stalls if necessary,
In total, after construction and with proof of parking, the campus will have a total of 430
stalls, while 341 stalls are required. All of the parking proposed will be constructed to
Zoning Ordinance size standards.
Lighting. The applicant has submitted a lighting plan including the proposed
photometric plan for the site. The lighting plan indicates that the exterior lights'
illumination will extend beyond the site's property lines on the north and south. The
subject site is adjacent to commercial/industrial properties that are jointly owned and
operated to the north which is allowable. The lighting plan will need to be revised so
that the illumination of the south property line does not exceed 0.4 foot candles.
The parking lot fixtures are a full cut off shoebox type. The applicant has installed 25
foot pole lights. The total height of the pole and fixture shall not exceed 25 feet. The
building mounted lights are also full cut off and are to be mounted at 24 feet. There will
be no lighting on the west side of the property and the storage building, which is
adjacent to residential properties.
Trash Enclosures. The applicant is proposing a 384 square foot enclosed recycling
and trash storage addition located along the northerly property line adjacent to 5612
Memorial Avenue North. In addition, there is a 468 square foot storage area adjacent to
the trash recycling building. The storage area is proposed to be enclosed with six feet
chain link fence with vertical vinyl strips. That fencing material is not allowed. Building
materials to match the adjacent buildings would be required for this storage area.
Grading, Drainage and Utilities. Preliminary construction plans have been submitted.
AM grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer. Drainage plans are subject to review of the Brown's Creek Watershed
District,
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Landscaping. The applicant has submitted a landscape plan, Kathy Widin, the City
Arborist, has made comments on the plan in a January 2, 2008 memo, as attached.
The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
Fuel Pumps /Underground Fuel Storage. At the northwest corner of the site, the
applicant has proppsed underground fuel tanks and two fuel pumps. only the two
pumps will be visible. Placement of the underground fuel storage shall be subject to all
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements and permitting.
Fencing /Gate. The plans indicate a fence and gate between 5610 Memorial Avenue
North and the proposed office warehouse building. The applicant should provide plans
and identify materials for the fence and gate, subject to City staff approval.
signage. The applicant is proposing a monument sign at the entrance drive from
Memorial Avenue North. The sign is proposed at six feet in height and will have
approximately 24 square feet of sign area. The applicant will need to indicate how the
sign face will be lit.
No other building signage is proposed at this time. All wall signage shalt be subject to
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with City staff approval.
Building Design. The office /warehouse building is proposed to be two stories in
height with a mixture of glass, pre -cast concrete and stucco. The main entrance is set
off from the remaining portions of the building by the use of stucco and a raised roof
section. The applicant is proposing a dark reflective glass material for the windows.
Building material samples will be available at the Planning Commission meeting for
review and approval. The design of the storage building has not changed from the
previous plan and will be constructed of pre -cast concrete.
The office warehouse building is proposed to be 33 feet, 10 inches at the highest point,
compliant with the 35 foot height limit in the B -3 District. The proposed buildings will be
consistent in appearance with the existing buildings in the W.A.T.E. Office Park. The
buildings are consistent with the requirements of the B -3 District and the City's Design
Guidelines.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has submitted the necessary materials for the proposed application. The
proposed use and site design are consistent with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and the direction of the Comprehensive Plan. Based on the information
contained in this report, our office recommends approval of the requested PUD concept
and general plan review, and site plan of the W.A.T. E. Office Park project, subject to
the following conditions:
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1. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of
the City Engineer. The drainage plans are subject to review of the Brown's
Creek Watershed District.
2. The proposed signage for the site shall be consistent with Section 401.15.G of
the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of
any signs on the subject site subject to approval of city staff.
3. Landscaping plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arborist.
4. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with the lighting
requirements found in Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. The lighting
fixtures shall not exceed a height of 25 feet and the lighting plan shall be revised
50 that the illumination of the south property line does not exceed 0.4 foot
candles.
5 There shall be no freestanding or building lighting on the west side of the
property and storage building.
6. The trash enclosure storage area shall be enclosed with building materials to
match the adjacent buildings. Plans for the revised enclosure shall be submitted
for City staff review and approval.
7 Placement of the underground fuel storage shall be subject to review and
approval of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The applicant shall
provide the City written approval of the fuel storage facility from the MPCA.
8, The applicant shall provide plans and identify materials for the security fence and
gate.
9. The design and buildings materials of the office /warehouse building and storage
building shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
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A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
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 W.A.T.E. ENTERPRISES INC. FOR A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR REVISED SITE AND BUILDING PLANS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE /WAREHOUSE BUILDING AND
COLD STORAGE BUILDING AT 5570 MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTI--I
WITHIN THE EXISTING W.A.T.E. OFFICE PARK
SHOULD I3E APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from W A.T.E.
Enterprises Inc. for a Planned Unit Development amendment and site plan review for revised site
and building plans for construction of an office /warehouse building and cold storage building at
5570 Memorial Avenue North within the existing .A.T.E, Office Park; and 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
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
and
and
SEE ATTACHMENT B
3, The property is zoned B -3, Highway Business and Warehousing District.
The PUD allows for shared parking arrangement and for buildings that will not have direct
frontage to a public street; and
4, A planned unit development, concept and general plan review was
approved by the City Council for the project to include two office warehouse buildings and one
cold storage building on December 28, 2006; and
The applicant is requesting the PUD amendment to revise the site plan and
building plans to include one office /warehouse building and one cold storage building; and
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6. City staff prepared a planning report dated January 8, 2008 reviewing the
P .JD amendment and site plan review; and
7. City staff recommends in the January 8, 2008 planning report that the
request be approved with conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 17, 2008
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:
A. The application submitted by w.A.T.E. Enterprises Inc. for a Planned Unit Development
amendment and site plan review for revised site and building plans for construction of an
office/warehouse building and cold storage building at 5570 Memorial Avenue North within the
existing w.A.T.E. Office Park and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
13e and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
approval with the following conditions:
1, The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer. The drainage plans are subject to review of the Brown's Creek Watershed
District.
The proposed signage for the site shall be consistent with Section 401,15.0 of the Zoning
Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs on the
subject site subject to approval of City staff.
Landscaping plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
4, All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with the lighting requirements
found in Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. The lighting fixtures shall not
exceed a height of 25 feet and the lighting plan shall be revised so that the illumination of
the south property line does not exceed 0.4 foot candles.
5. There shall be no freestanding or building lighting on the west side of the property and
storage building.
6. The trash enclosure storage area shall be enclosed with building materials to match the
adjacent buildings. Plans for the revised enclosure shall be submitted for City staff
review and approval.
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7, Placement of the underground fuel storage shall be subject to review w and approval of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) The applicant shall provide the City
written approval of the fuel storage facility from the MPCA.
8. The applicant shall provide plans and identify materials for the security fence and gate.
9. The design and buildings materials of the office /warehouse building and storage building
are favorable to the Planning Commission.
Recommended y the Planning Commission of the City of oak Park Heights this 17th day
of January 2008.
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
Michael Liljegren, Chair
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RESOLUTION No.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION E TABLI HIN FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY WIA.T.E. ENTERPRISES INC. FOR A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR REVISED SITE AND BUILDING PLANS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING AND
COLD STORAGE BUILDING AT 5570 MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH
WITHIN THE EXISTING W.A.T. E. OFFICE PARK
BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from w.A.T.E.
Enterprises Inc. for a Planned Unit Development amendment and site plan review for revised site
and building plans for construction of an office /warehouse building and cold storage building at
5570 Memorial Avenue North within the existing w.A.T.E. Office Park; and after having
conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights
recommended that the application be approved with conditions. The City Council of Oak Park
Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution:
1, The real property affected by said application is legally described as
t:
and
ATTACHMENT T A
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Deveiopnment Department consisting of the following items:
follows, to wit:
and
SEE ATTACHMENT B
3. The property is zoned 13.3,1 highway Business and Warehousing District.
The PUD allows for shared parking arrangement and for buildings that will not have direct
frontage to a public street; and
4. A planned unit development, concept and general plan review was
approved by the City Council for the project to include two office warehouse buildings and one
cold storage building on December 28, 2006; and
5. The applicant is requesting the PUD amendment to revise the site plan and
building plans to include one office /warehouse building and one cold storage building; and
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6. City staff prepared a planning report dated January 8, 2008 reviewing the
IUD amendment and site plan review; and
7. City staff recommends in the January 8, 2008 planning report that the
request be approved with conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 17, 2008
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public bearing, and
recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TB AT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE
FOLLOWING
A. The application submitted by w.1. "l ". f. Enterprises Inc. for a Planned Unit Development
amendment and site plan review for revised site and building plans for construction of an
office /warehouse building and cold storage building at 5570 Memorial Avenue North within the
existing W.A.T.E. Office Park and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with
the following conditions:
1. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer. The drainage plans are subject to review of the Brown's Creek Watershed
District.
2. The proposed signage for the site shall be consistent with Section 401.15.E of the Zoning
Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs on the
subject site subject to approval of City staff.
3. Landscaping plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
4. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with the lighting requirements
found in Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. The lighting fixtures shall not
exceed a height of 25 feet and the lighting plan shall be revised so that the illumination of
the south property line does not exceed 0.4 foot candles.
S. There shall be no freestanding or building lighting on the west side of the property and
storage building.
6. The trash enclosure storage area shall be enclosed with building materials to match the
adjacent buildings. Plans for the revised enclosure shall be submitted for City staff
review and approval.
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7. Placement of the underground fuel storage shall be subject to review and approval of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (N4PCA). 'Me applicant shall provide the City
written approval of the fuel storage facility from the MPCA.
8. The applicant shall provide plans and identify materials for the security fence and gate.
9. The design and buildings materials of the office /warehouse building and storage building
are favorable to the Planning Commission and City Council.
2008.
ATTEST:
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 22ui day of January
Eric A, Jolson, City Administrator
David Beaudet, Mayor
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: 06.029.20. 4.0009
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 2, Kern Center 2nd Addition
Street Address: 5570 Memorial Ave. N.
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ATTACHMENT B
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment
WATE ENTERPRISES INC.
Zintl, Inc. - 5570 Memorial Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
4 Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 1 1 x 17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: January 2, 2008
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: January 17, 2008
Required Approvals: PUD Amendment
City Council 4/5
Planned Unit Dovelo• rnent Permit - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401. o3. C.4. a and b)
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