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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-27 Packet EnclosureOak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date September 27th, 2022 Time Required: 5 Minutes Agenda Item Title: Sodie's Cigar— Site Plan Review 7 Expansion 5946 Osgood Ave. N. - (within Stillwater Crossings retail center) Agenda Placement New Business Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester's Signature 441— Action Requested Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner 1. Planning Report — dated: -9/l/22 2. Planning Commission — Summary Memo and Findings dated: 9/20/22 3. Proposed City Council Resolution. Page 55 of 102 3601 Thurston Avenue N. Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5540 Facsimile: 763.42 7.0520 TPCTPC@Pl&nnlngCo.00m PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: TPC FILE: BACKGROUND Eric Johnson Scott Richards September 1, 2022 Oak Park Heights - Stillwater Crossing's, Sodie's Cigar - Site Plan/Design Guidelines Review - 5946 Osgood Avenue North 236.02 - 22.09 Cletis Bainey of The Bainey Group, Inc. and Midwest Retail Ventures LLC have made application for Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for the building at 5946 Osgood Avenue North. The application consists of requests for Site Plan/Design Guideline review for an addition to the Stillwater Crossings Shopping Center. The addition will be 470 square feet at the south side of the building for an expansion of Sodie's Cigars. The building addition will match the existing building elevations. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The retail use is permitted use in the B-2 General Business District. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Applicant's Narrative Exhibit 2: Existing Site (AS -101) Exhibit 3: Floor and Elevation Plans (A-101) Exhibit 4: Site Pictures PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant's narrative for the project is found as follows and in Exhibit 1 The intent of the expansion project is to accommodate a growing membership base by offering an additional lounge room and separating the retail space to allow for members to access the lounge area only after business hours. The interior remodel involves removing a couple walls and relocating a couple doors to separate and secure the retail Page 56 of 102 space. The existing store entrance door and entry vestibule will remain unchanged. Members will have card access to the rear entrance after store hours, at which time the new connecting door between the retail side ad lounge areas will be locked; egress is not required through this door as the occupant load in the after-hours membership area totals 50 occupants. The existing area behind the retail space will be opened up to serve as one of two lounge areas and will have a dry bar with fridge, microwave and base cabinets and microwave. Other new millwork items include retail display shelving, storage shelving in the utility room, and additional membership boxes with essentially operate similar to lockers. Mechanical and electrical work will be design -build and will look at balancing the needs of the retail and after-hours membership areas. Lighting will be designed to code and as budget allows above and beyond to enhance both retail and member exclusive environments, including a new exterior light at the rear entrance door. One new rooftop unit is anticipated to serve the addition. Exterior utilities currently located against the south wall will be pushed out with the addition, with its new location just south of the existing south curb. ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed Land Use Map. The continued use of the site as a mixed-use shopping center is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The retail and membership area use are permitted in the B-2 General Business District. Changes to the exterior of the building and the site improvements require Design Guideline and Site Plan review. Setbacks. The building setbacks are compliant with this addition. No changes are proposed to the parking lot. Parking. Section 401.15.F.9 of the Zoning Ordinance requires six spaces per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for a shopping center. The parking calculation for the existing building is as follows: Suite 9000 and 9010 - 2,548 sq ft x .9 = 2,293 / 167 - 14 Suite 9020 - 2,579 sq ft x .9 = 2,321 / 167 = 14 Suite 9040 - 944 sq ft x.9 = 849 / 167 = 4 Suite 9050 - 4,078 sq It x .9 = 3,670 / 167 = 22 Suite 9100 - 3,325 sq ft x .9 = 2,992 / 167 = 18 Suite 9120 - 973 sq ft x.9 = 876 / 167 = 5 Total 77 Stalls The current building requires 77 parking stalls. An addition of 470 square feet would require three stalls for a total of 80 parking stalls. The shopping center currently has 94 parking spaces, four of which are disability accessible. There is a surplus of parking. Page 57 of 102 Landscaping. The addition will result in the removal of landscaping and a patio area. No significant trees are being removed. Lighting. The Applicant has indicated that a wall light fixture will be added at the rear entrance door. Light fixture specifications will need to be submitted and the fixture will shall be full cut off, consistent with Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. No changes are proposed to the parking lot or site that would require City Engineer review and approval. Signage. An additional sign is to be added on the south elevation. The Applicant shall provide details on square footage and how the sign will be lit. Mechanical Screening. The Applicant has indicated that a roof top mechanical unit is to be added. All mechanical equipment shall be required to be screened as provided in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Design Guidelines Architectural Guidelines Facade Treatments The addition is designed to match the existing building. The same design, materials, and colors are to be used. Ground Level Expression There is no change to the ground level expression. Transparency Additional windows are being added, increasing the transparency of the building. Entries The main entry will not change. Roof Design The roofline is broken with varying parapet heights giving interest to the building appearance. Building Materials and Colors The building materials of the addition aro to match the existing building. Franchise Architecture The building is not a franchise design. Page 58 of 102 Site Design Guidelines Building Placement The building location is not changing on the site. Parking Areas The parking area will not be changed. Storm water There is no impact to storm water with this plan. Pedestrian and Common Space A patio area will be removed to accommodate the addition. The sidewalk at the front of the building will remain. Landscaping A landscaped area will be removed. Trees/Shrubs No significant trees are being removed. Utilites/Service/Loadinp/Drive-Through/Storage Areas The existing utilities will be moved to the south wall of the addition. Llahting Addressed elsewhere in the planning report. Si�naae Addressed elsewhere in the planning report. Pedestrian/ Bicycle Routes A bike rack is currently located on site. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION Subject to the preceding review, City Staff recommends approval of the Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for the building at 5946 Osgood Avenue North, subject to the conditions that follow: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.8.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. 2. The Planning Commission shall comment on the building design and building materials. 4 Page 59 of 102 3. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size and internal illumination. pc: Julie Hultman Page 60 of 102 �4 -01 SODIE CIGAR EXPANSION NARRATIVE The intent of the expansion project it's to accommodate a growing membership base by offering an additional lounge room and separating the retail space to allow for members to access the lounge areas only after business hours. The interior remodel involves removing a couple walls and relocating a couple doors to separate and secure the retail space. The existing store entrance doors and entry vestibule will remain unchanged. Members will have card access to the rear entrance door after store hours, at which time the new connecting door between the retail side and lounge areas will be locked, • egress is not required through this door as the occupant load in the after-hours membership area totals 50 occupants. The existing area behind the retail space will be opened up to serve as one of two lounge areas and will have a dry bar with fridge, microwave, and base cabinets with countertop. Other new milhvork items include retail display shelving, storage shelving in the utility room, and additional membership boxes which essentially operate similar to lockers Mechanical and Electrical work will be design -build and will look at balancing the needs of the retail and after-hours membership areas. Lighting will be designed to code and as budget allows above and beyond to enhance both retail and member exclusive environments, including a new exterior light at the rear entrance door. One new rooftop unit is anticipated to serve the addition. Exterior utilities currently located against the south wall will be pushed out with the addition, with its new location just shy of the existing south curb. Page 61 of 102 V Page 62 of 102 -A --- - � LI i ` lil' I ` Page 63 of 102 pj� .44- 1 Page 64 o1102 PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: September 20, 2022 RE: Oak Park Heights — Stillwater Crossing's, Sodie's Cigar — Site Plan/Design Guidelines Review — 5946 Osgood Avenue North TPC FILE: 236.02 — 22.09 BACKGROUND Cletis Bainey of The Bainey Group, Inc. and Midwest Retail Ventures LLC have made application for Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for the building at 5946 Osgood Avenue North. The application consists of requests for Site Plan/Design Guideline review for an addition to the Stillwater Crossings Shopping Center. The addition will be 470 square feet at the south side of the building for an expansion of Sodie's Cigars. The building addition will match the existing building elevations. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The retail use is permitted use in the B-2 General Business District. The Planning Commission, at their September 8, 2022, meeting held a public hearing, took the Applicant's and public comments, and after consideration of the application unanimously recommended approval with conditions. The recommended conditions are found below and in the City Council resolution. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Planning Report with Exhibits — September 1, 2022 CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION Upon review of the request for Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for the building at 5946 Osgood Avenue North, the Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: Page 66 of 102 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 was favorable to the building design and building materials. 3. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size and internal illumination. 5. The Applicant shall install a pedestrian safety devise at the south edge of the front sidewalk. pc: Julie Hultman Page 67 of 102 RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST FROM THE BAINEY GROUP, INC, AND MIDWEST RETAIL VENTURES, LLC, OWNERS OF THE STILLWATER CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER, FOR SITE PLAN/DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 5946 OSGOOD AVENUE, BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from The Bainey Group, Inc, and Midwest Retail Ventures, LLC, owners of the Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center, for Site Plan/Design Guidelines review to allow construction of a 470 square foot addition at the south side of the building located at 5946 Osgood Avenue. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: I . The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to wit: SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items: SEE ATTACHMENT B and 3. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District in which the shopping center is a permitted use; and 4. The Applicants have requested a 470 square foot addition to the south side of the Stillwater Crossings Shopping Center to accommodate the expansion of Sodie's Cigars; and 5. The request requires Site Plan and Design Guidelines review; and Page 68 of 102 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated September 1, 2022, reviewing the request; and 7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their September 8, 2022, meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended the application with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by The Bainey Group, Inc, and Midwest Retail Ventures, LLC owners of the Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center, for Site Plan/Design Guidelines review to allow construction of a 470 square foot addition at the south side of the building located at 5946 Osgood Avenue shall be approved 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. 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. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the building design and building materials. 3. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size and internal illumination. 5. The Applicant shall install a pedestrian safety devise at the south edge of the front sidewalk. Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 27'x' day of September 2022. Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator Page 69 of 102 ATTACHMENT A Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review With Regard To Proposed Building Expansion Sodie's Cigar — Stillwater Crossings 5946 Osgood Ave. N. Washington County PID: 04.029.20.12.0013 Legal Description: Lots 7, Block 2, St. Croix Mall PUD, 2"a Addition Page 70 of 102 ATTACHMENT B Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review With Regard To Proposed Building Expansion Sodie's Cigar—Stillwater Crossings 5946 Osgood Ave. N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan 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) Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: September S, 2022 Page 71 of 102 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 72 of 102