HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-09 Planning Commission Meeting Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 9, 2021
6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approve July 8, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1)
IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports
V. Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns on or not
upon the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes.
VI. Public Hearings
A. W.A.T.E. Enterprises PUD Amendment & CUP: Review and consider request
for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to
allow an enclosed outdoor storage area,North of 5520 Memorial Ave. N., at
Lot 3, Block 2 Kern Center Addition on Memorial Ave. N. (2)
VII. New Business
VIII. Old Business
IX. Informational
A. Upcoming Meetings (3)
B. Council Representative
• Tuesday, September 28, 2021 —Commissioner Freeman
• Tuesday, October 26, 2021 —Commissioner VanDyke
X. Adjourn.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,July 8, 2021
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair White called the meeting to order @ 6:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Van Denburgh, VanDyke and White; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren.
Absent: Commissioner Freeman.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to approve the
Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0.
III. Approval of May 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to approve the Minutes
as presented. Carried 4-0.
IV. Department/ Commission Liaison/Other Reports: City Administrator Johnson noted the
spotting of black bears and signs being posted in that regard.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. WINN PUD Amendment: Review and consider a request for a Planned Unit
Development Amendment to allow an 18,952 square foot building expansion at 5650
Memorial Ave.,N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the June 30, 2021 Planning Report to the request to
allow expansion of the building at 5650 Memorial Ave. N. for STO Prefab Panel
operations by Zintl Inc. Richards provided an issue analysis and discussed the same,
noting that staff recommended approval, subject to conditions and reviewed those.
Discussion was had as to landscaping and tree replacements requirements and that
process as well as the anticipated volume of new traffic for new staffing and business
operations to the area.
Vice Chair White opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. and invited public comment.
There being none, Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner
Van Denburgh, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0.
Planning Commission Minutes
July 8, 2021
Page 2 of 3
Brief discussion ensued clarifying that the site plan provided showed the expansion in
relation to the wetland area. The applicant, Will Zintl addressed questions as to
trash/recycling collection plan and traffic flow through the site with the expanded
business operation. Mr. Zintl noted that he has conducted a tree inventory and will be
working with City Arborist Danielson with regard to landscaping and tree replacement.
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to
recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the amended conditions of
the June 30, 2021 Planning Report, specifically, that:
1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. All exterior mechanical equipment, either on the roof or ground mounted will
need to be screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material and color
selection.
4. The Applicant shall provide an inventory of the trees to be removed. All tree
removal and replacement plans shall be subject to review and approval of the
City Arborist.
5. The access plans and fire hydrant locations are subject to review and approval of
the Fire Marshal.
6. No materials or storage of completed inventory shall be stored outside of the
building.
7. All conditions of the PUD Approvals granted for the subject site shall remain in
effect and shall be enforced.
Carried 4- 0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings: Meeting schedule reviewed.
Planning Commission Minutes
July 8, 2021
Page 3 of 3
B. Council Representative:
• Wednesday, July 21, 2021 —Commissioner Husby
• Tuesday, August 24, 2021 —Commissioner White
X. Adjourn: Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved
to adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Planning& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission:
z
T P C 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763.231.5840
Facsimile: 763.427.0520
TPC@PlanningCo.com
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: August 31, 2021
RE: Oak Park Heights — WATE Enterprises, Inc. — Planned Unit
Development Amendment/Conditional Use Permit Review — 5570
Memorial Avenue North
TPC FILE: 236.02 — 21.07
BACKGROUND
Will Zintl, representing WATE Enterprises, Inc. has made application for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) review to allow the
use of a lot for outdoor storage at 5570 Memorial Avenue North. A PUD/CUP is
required in that a storage area with fencing is being proposed for the property. The site
has been vacant and WATE Enterprises, Inc has been using it for temporary storage.
The property is zoned B-3 Highway Business District with a PUD that was approved to
allow joint access and parking for a coordinated development plan for the business
development.
This property received PUD approval in 2006 for two warehouse buildings and a cold
storage building. The PUD was amended in 2008 to allow for a two-story office and
warehouse building as well as a cold storage building. In that the property was not
developed, the PUD approvals for the warehouse, office and cold storage buildings
were allowed to expire although the site is part of the overall PUD.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative
Exhibit 2: Site Plan (A100)
Exhibit 3: Photometric Plan (PH-1)
Exhibit 4: Light Fixture Specifications
Exhibit 5: Site Pictures
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant has provided the following project narrative:
Hi, my name is Will Zintl. My wife Ann and I own W.A.T.E. ENTERPRISES, INC., and
ZINTL INC. We currently own a vacant lot at 5570 Memorial Avenue North, Oak Park
Heights, MN 55082. On the vacant lot we are planning to fence in the area for outdoor
storage towards the middle/back of the lot. Our plan is to do phase 1 for now and see
how our outdoor storage needs are needed. If we need additional outdoor storage
space, then we would move forward on to phase 2. If our business continues to grow
our plan down the road is to build a new office/warehouse in front of the new fenced in
area of the outdoor storage area.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Highway Business Warehouse
on the Proposed Land Use Map. The continued use of the site for business, warehouse
and manufacturing use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning. The property is zoned B-3 Highway Business and Warehousing District. The
WINNPARK Business Center was approved as a PUD to allow multiple commercial
buildings within the development with shared access and parking. Within the B-3
District, open and outdoor storage areas including the parking of commercial vehicles in
excess of that allowed as a permitted accessory use, is a conditional use. The
expansion of the business at 5650 Memorial Avenue North and the ongoing storage
needs of the company necessitate the storage area. The Applicant has indicated that
construction equipment, building materials and finished exterior panels ready for
delivery will be stored on the subject site. As part of the B-3 District requirements, the
storage area will need to be screened.
Section 401 .300.E. of the B-3 District lists the conditions for consideration of outdoor
storage. The criteria are reviewed later in this report.
Setbacks. The Zoning Ordinance specifies a 10-foot setback for storage areas,
driveways, and parking. The phase 1 and phase 2 storage areas are setback from the
south property line 10 feet. A setback is not required to the north in that the property
adjoins the business center. Phase 2 is adequately setback from the rear property line
and will not impact the existing slope and trees.
Impervious Surface Coverage. The B-3 District limits the site to 80 percent
impervious surface coverage. The site plan indicates the proposed impervious surface
calculations. Phase 1 is proposed with six inches of Class 5 gravel resulting in an
impervious surface coverage of 26 percent. Phase 2 will also be Class 5 gravel and
add another 22 percent of impervious for a total of 48 percent coverage. The Applicant
has indicated that with development of the front of the site with a building, the storage
areas would then be curbed and paved. The Planning Commission should discuss
2
whether to allow the temporary surface now without curbing or require the pavement
and curbing as part of this approval.
Traffic Circulation. The storage area will be accessed by one gate on the north side of
the site between the 5600 and 5610 buildings. There will be no impact to the existing
parking or site circulation with the proposed access location.
Fencing. The site plan shows an eight-foot cedar fence on the front and south sides of
the site to provide screening. An eight-foot chain link fence with slats will provide
screening on the north side which would only be visible from the business center. The
fence on the south is to be placed on the property line. The fence standards of the
Zoning Ordinance specify that fences no more that 7 feet can be placed within ten feet
from a common property line. The PUD approvals would allow for the taller fence to
screen the site from the Post Office. The Zoning Ordinance also indicates that the
property owner shall provide written notification to the adjoining property owner
concurrent with the application for a building permit. That will be a condition of
approval.
Lighting. The lighting plans indicate that two freestanding light fixtures are to be
installed on the north and east sides of the storage areas. The fixtures are to be LED,
full cut off and are required to be less than 25 feet in total height. The Zoning
Ordinance states that no light source or combination thereof which cast light on a public
street shall exceed one (1) foot candle meter reading as measured from the centerline
of said street nor shall any light source or combination thereof which cast light on
adjacent property exceed four-tenths (0.4) foot candles as measured at the property
line. A photometric plan has been submitted that complies with the standard.
Signage. No additional signage is proposed with this building expansion.
Grading. No grading of the site is being proposed. The site plan shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer and Brown's Creek Watershed District if
required.
Trees. No trees are to be removed with either phase 1 or 2.
Conditional Use Permit Criteria. The criteria for review of outdoor storage areas as
found in Section 401 .300.E is as follows:
3. Open and outdoor storage including the parking of commercial vehicles in excess
of that allowed as a permitted accessory use provided that:
a. The storage area is landscaped, fenced, and screened from view of
neighboring uses and abutting residential districts.
Comment: The storage area will be fenced on three sides and existing tree
cover will provide screening on the west side of the site.
3
b. Storage is landscaped and screened from view from the public right-of-
way.
Comment: The storage area is to be screened from Memorial Avenue North by
an 8-foot fence.
c. Storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced.
Comment: The Planning Commission should comment. The PUD approvals
could allow the site to be paved with Class 5 gravel with no curbing until the front
of the site is developed. The Applicant has not firmed up plans for the future
development in that buildings could be placed at the mid to rear portion of
the site and pavement/curb may need to be removed if required at this time.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not
be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring properties.
Comment: The lighting plan indicates that the fixtures will be full cut off and the
photometric plan complies with the lighting standards.
e. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as
required for conformity to this Ordinance.
Comment: The storage area does not take up parking or loading space for the
business center.
f. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to
demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City's
ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the
site.
Comment: The storage area will have no impact to demand for City services.
g. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are considered
and satisfactorily met.
Comment: The criteria are reviewed as follows.
In evaluation of the requested Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage, Section
401 .04.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City Council
to consider the possible effects of the proposed use, with that judgment based upon
(but not limited to) the following factors:
a. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
b. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
4
c. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
d. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
e. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
f. The demonstrated need for such use.
g. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
h. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
i. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.)
The proposed storage area will be adequately screened and should provide no negative
impacts for the area. The Applicant has utilized the site for temporary storage. The
improvements to the site, including the fencing, lighting, and gravel surface will provide
a better situation in terms of site appearance.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
Subject to the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of a Planned Unit
Development Amendment and Conditional Use Permit review to allow the use of the lot
for outdoor storage at 5570 Memorial Avenue North, subject to the conditions that
follow:
1 . All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.6.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. The Planning Commission should comment on the proposed Class 5 gravel
surface and make a recommendation whether that is adequate or if the storage
area should be curbed and paved.
3. The Applicant shall provide written notification of the screening fence to the
adjoining property owner to the south concurrent with the application for a fence
permit.
4. The site plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and
Brown's Creek Watershed District if required.
5. All conditions of the PUD approvals granted for the subject site shall remain in
effect and shall be enforced.
pc: Julie Hultman
5
E,4. 1
PROJECT NARRATIVE
W.A.T.E. ENTERPRISES, INC./ZINTL INC.
11255 50th St. No.
Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042
Hi,
My name is Will Zintl. My wife Ann and I own W.A.T.E. ENTERPRISES, INC. and ZINTL INC. We currently own a vacant lot
at 5570 Memorial Ave. No.Oak Park Heights, Mn. 55082. On the vacant lot we are planning to fence in an area for
outdoor storage towards the middle/back of the lot. Our plan is to do phase 1 for now and see how our outdoor storage
needs are needed. If we need additional outdoor storage space,then we would move forward on to phase 2. If our
business continues to grow our plan down the road is to build a new office/warehouse in front of the new fenced in area
of the outdoor storage area.
Any questions feel free to give me a call.
Thanks,
WillZintl 127.-N Vice President
Zintl Inc. 5670 Memorial Avenue North,Stillwater,MN 55082
Direct:651.342.2802 I Office: 651.439.7973 I Fax: 651.439.7758
will.zintl aizintlinc.com I zintlinc.com I Facebook:Zintl Inc.
DRYWALL I PLASTERING I PAINTING I PREFAB
fp _ U
� 1I
1-___ WWF• <'; g 111 ;
5 O
,. 4. ..,.(., ..„
I.
all
Ilii o rr l �
ill
«—Li Kt_ W�'
_alf�3 Ei b
� , I' N\
\N
�� / Q4,
/� \ I A� 4Id.'
/ ,
/ z \
5 /'
4
ipA
// ni
j
I M
E
11 y■
ii
it
x /
r --- //'
J /
ly I
z5 %/' ; 7
co
o + Ili VI-tOg
!D 3 - I 5 k = s
Lc) W
CL
IX
rE7ra - 3
■ __ 5 1
I
0o (},.
N J
/ \
::%:;:4:7"j
:.-2.:
I
� �
:.5-
iw,,,4
'.........\. \\ i i 1
1 1 '
/ — . .
,-..r. ..
I / �
_f ,
J k
.5 141 LIP Z LLOZ/61.161
�_ W zwss V10S3NNur sUlo�aNlwrs HYO W
�� .`� ®
HidON 311N3A V l h7NOW3W 0299 s�wuraioNd r
31)113313 � -Nria 3Is
rid^V�l 30 Vd°1S _
LL6L 'a s3 377 `NN/M ,wm NU a
m
y
o'
p
2
U
w IT
il°o
jl
L i AIM
sli
9
O fI
13,
ryas;
1 3 3
1 II 4 .'it-T,
S .3Rk'
.
0
.
_ 1{ gg {Qy
3
®l I 1 gi.
j s
1 is
ii: 1 N
m
Er •
3 I an
Z
vb° I-
,`,
RSX2 LED i 'Catalog or
Area Luminaire Hatt5
'
►- S " DLC DLC rwt
_
iiia i
boy Ameri.an Introduction
The new RSX LED Area family delivers maximum
value by providing significant energy savings, long
life and outstanding photometric performance at an
Specifications affordable price.The RSX2 delivers 11,000 to 31,000
EPA ' r•��'; lumens allowing it to replace 250W to 1000W HID
(ft'�0°): 0.69 ft'(0.06 m2) rte....'...;.
r•.�--' .
�r� luminaires.
29.3"(74.4 cm) i ��
Length: — , . The RSX features an integral universal mounting
(SPA mount) - `"J
mechanism that allows the luminaire to be mounted
Width: 13.4°(34.0 cm) . i. on most existing drill hole patterns.This "no-drill"
Height: 3.0"(7.6 cm)Main Body 1 1 solution provides significant labor savings.An
7.2"(18.3 cm)Arm easy-access door on the bottom of mounting arm
Weight: 30.0 lbs(13.6 kg) allows for wiring without opening the electrical
(SPA mount)
compartment.A mast arm adaptor,adjustable
integral slipfitter and other mounting configurations
are available.
Ordering Information EXAMPLE: RSX2 LED P6 40K R3 MVOLT SPA DDBXD
RSX2 LED
Series Performance Color Distribution Voltage Mounting
Package Temperature
R502 LED P1 30K 3000K R2 Type 2 Wde MVOLT (120V-277V)' SPA Square pole mounting(3.0"min.SQ pole for 1 at 90°,3.5"min.SQ pole for 2,3,4 at 90°)
P2 40K 4000K R3 Type 3 Wde HVOLT (347V-480V)' RPA Round pole mounting(3.2"min.dia RND pole for 2,3,4 at 90°,3 0"min do RND pole
P3 50K SOOOK R3S Type 3 Short XVOLT (277V-480V)' for 1 at 90',2 at 180°,3 at 120°)
P4 R4 Type 4 Wide (use specific voltage for MA Mast arm adaptor(fns 2-3/8"0D horizontal tenon)
P5 R45 Type 4 Short options as noted) IS Adjustable slipfitter(fns 2-3/8"OD tenon)'
P6 135 Type 5 Wde' 120' 277' WBA Wall bracket'
R5S Type 5 Short' 208' 347' WBASC Wall bracket with surface conduit box
AFR Automotive Front Row 240' 480' AASP Adjustable tilt arm square pole mounting'
AFRR90 Automotive front Row AARP Adjustable tilt arm round pole mounting'
Right Rotated AAWB Adjustable tilt arm with wall bracket'
AFRL90 Automotive Front Row AAWSC Adjustable tilt arm wall bracket and surface conduit box'
Leh Rotated
Options Finish
Shipped Installed Shipped Installed DDBXD Dark Bronze
HS house-s,de shield' "Standalone and Networked Sensors/Controls(factory default settings,see table page 9) DBLXD Black
PE Photocontrol,button style" NLTAIR2 nlignt AIR generation 2' DNAXD Natural Aluminum
PEX Photocontrol external threaded,adjustable"" I PIRHN Networked,Bi-Level motion/ambient sensor(for use with NLTAIR2)''' DWHXD Wilk
PERT Seam-wire twist-lock receptacle only(no controls)'"'" BAA Buy American)Act Compliant DDBTXD Textured Dark Bronze
CE34 Conduit entry 3/4"NPT(Qty 1) DBLBXD Textured Black
SF Single fuse(120,277,347)' j 'Note:PIRHN with plight Air can be used as a standalone dimming sensor with out-of-box DNATXD Textured Natural Aluminum
DF Double fuse(208,240,480)' settings or as a wireless networked solution.See factory default settings table.Sensor coverage DWHGXD Textured White
SPD2OKV 2060 Surge pack(10KV standard) pattern is affected when luminaire is tilted.
FAO Field adjustable output''
Shipped Separately(requires some held assembly)
DMG 0-10V dimming extend out back of housing for external I EGS External glare shield`
control(control ordered separate)'" i
DS Dual switching'' I EGFV External glare full visor(36C'around bgntaperture)'
B5 Bird spikes'
f A L/771win
0.1WA One Lrthonia Way• Conyers,Georgia 30012 • Phone:1-800-705-SERV(7378)•w ,acurtybrands coLithonia RSX2 Area LED
LiavirRVL; 02011-2021 Acuity Brands Lighting.Inc A 1 1 rights reserved Rev 06/14/21
Page 1 of 9
COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR
145
•
t.1:;',.':'17;;'.-.,;; 14::-:;14-1-.;oli ',','"7:...'::.'-'-',.:.-.44..-V."14.11k
,
r
_T
ID
g .:. .114,1„,,..,,, 4..
VIEWLOOKING TOWARD BACK OF LOT
iV. ,py:.,?:4±7/0'4,:'''''..'::„'',,..!: '?-4'''',:-.;,,-,,;:-;",r.,,j,,,,- ,.-• . - ' :_ •'•:-.
ik,„
, . .., :. : ,.....,,,,,,: . :r.,.....„ ...or, • .,- ..- - -,---. •,,..i
'It,
fi
i' •-'--.-5/ � Fi ... %...,‘--/ ,- . f f;
1/ , 4
.
A ....,
„ _, _, ...„..„ ... ,„,. . _.,,,,,,,,,_,,.,,,,E.. ..... ...; ._...„. \.
,i,,,,,,,,
VIEW OF EXISTING BERM
EMAIL du.*6
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS
MEETINGS & WORKSESSIONS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
All meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted
Thursday, September 9 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 14 5:00 p.m. City Council Worksession
6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 15 6:30 p.m. King Plant Advisory Panel Meeting
Monday, September 20 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 28 5:00 p.m. City Council Worksession
6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 7 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 12 5:00 p.m. 60th Street Backage Road Neighborhood
Meeting
6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
POLICY NOTE:Items in red are expected to be SOCIAL EVENTS in nature and not an official City Council meeting. No
official action or discussion may be undertaken by City Council Members who may attend such events. The City is listing
such events so as the public is generally aware that there may be occasions when City Council members may desire to
attend functions that are purely social-events.