HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2010 Planning Commission Meeting PacketPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010
6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m. L Call to Order
Estimated times
IIA Approval of Agenda
III® Ad° ourn to Tort {session Plannln Commission Vaeane Interviews
7:00 p.m. IV. Reconvene Regular 1Vleetin
A. Commission Appointment Recommendation: Discuss and make recommendation
of appointment to Commission vacancy for a 3 -year term commencing July, 2010
and culminating May 31, 2013.
v® Approval of May 13, 2010 fleet r Minutes
VI. Department 1 Commission Liaison 1 Other Reno isls
VII. Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns on issues not part
of the regular agenda. (Please limit comments to three minutes)
VIII® Public Hearings
7:40 p.m. XII. Adjourn.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
A. Aldi, Inc. I S Group: to consider requests for subdivision, preliminary and
final plat approval, signage variance, and site plan review related to the
construction of an. Aldi store located at the SE corner of 60 St. Nova Scotia
Ave. (2)
7:30 p.m. I. Old Business
X. New Business
XL Informational
A. Upcoming Planning Commission Meetins
July 15, 2010
August 12, 2010
September 16, 2010
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
B. Council Representative June Commissioner Liljegren
July Commissioner Bye
Memo
City of Oak Park Heights
To: Planning Commission
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From: Julie A. Hultman Planning, rf e Enforcement Officer
Date: June 4, 2010 I
Re: Commission Applicant Intervieivs June 10, 2010 6:00 p.m.
We have received two applications for the vacancy created with the departure of Commissioner
Wasescha. At the direction of the Planning Commission, interviews will be conducted prior to your
regular meeting, next Thursday, June le beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Note that the Planning Commission meeting will actually begin at 6:00 p.m. Chair Bye will
open the meeting, the Agenda will be approved and she will then adjourn to the interview work
session so that you may conduct the interviews and make a recommendation at the June 10, 2010
meeting, after you reconvene from the work session.
The applicants have been spoken with directly to confirm their interview time and have received the
June Planning Commission meeting packet.
The applications for Janelle Davis and Chuck Dougherty were provided to you on Mayl 4th. Paper
copies of the applications will be prepared for the interview work session and will be placed at your
seats on June 1 0th
If anyone is unable to attend this meeting and/or the interview session, please contact me or City
Administrator Johnson at 651.439.4439 as soon as absolutely possible.
Thanks!
Interview Schedule:
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Janelle Davis
Chuck Dougherty
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010
Call to Order: Commissioner Wasescha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Le Roux, Liljegren, and Powell; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison Abrahamson. Absent
Chair Bye.
H. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0.
HI. Approval of April 15, 2010 Minutes: Commissioner Le Roux, seconded by
Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4-0.
Iv. Department/Council Liaison Reports: City Administrator Johnson
informed the Commission that staff would be moving into the new City Hall
building on Monday, May 17 and noted how visitors to city hall should access
the building during the move and site work occurring.
Johnson noted that an open house would be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Saturday May 15 for those who would like to visit the building prior to it being
moved into. Johnson further noted that a more traditional open house would be
held approximately late September or October.
Discussion ensued as to the vacated building demolition process and schedule.
v. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings: None.
VII. Old Business:
A. Design Guidelines: City Planner Richards reviewed his May 5, 2010
Planning Memorandum regarding the text amendments made to the
Zoning Ordinance language related to applying the design standards to
residential new construction and remodeling projects. He noted that the
amendments made were based upon discussion held at their April 15, 2010
Planning Commission meeting and asked for their comment. Brief
discussion ensued, clarifying text amendments.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Le Roux, moved to
recommend approval of the text amendments presented by City Planner
Richards, with minor edits as discussed to section d. Carried 4 0.
ENCLOSURE
VILE New Business
A. Set Date Time for Planning Commission Interviews: Discussion of
date and time to conduct planning commissioner interview ensued.
Commissioner LeRoux noted that he would not be in attendance for the
June meeting and would be unable to participate in interviews if scheduled
the same evening of the June Commission meeting. Commissioners
LeRoux and Powell both indicated that they would be present.
Ix.. Informational:
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May 13, 2010
June 10, 2010
July 15, 2010
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to
schedule interviews on June 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., pending the availability
of Chair Bye. Carried 4 -0.
City Planner Richard informed the Commission that the City has received a
development application from Aldi, Inc. that is pending for public hearing at their
June meeting.
Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings:
Council Representative:
Mi p jll :pji!Q!it:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren,
7:28 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Planning Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission:
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
May 13, 2010
Page 2 of 2
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
May Commissioner Powell
June Commissioner Liljegren
July Commissioner Bye
moved to adjourn at
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: June 3, 2010
RE: Oak Park Heights Aidi Grocery Store 60 Street North and
Nova Scotia Avenue
TPC FILE: 236.01 10.01
BACKGROUND
1111 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
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TPC@PlanningCo.corn
Aldi Inc. has made application for a preliminary/final plat, site plan, Design Guidelines
review and a variance for signage for a grocery store at the southeast corner of 60
Street North and Nova Scotia Avenue. The building will be one story and will include
only the grocery store.
The site is 2.24 acres and has not been previously developed. An application for the
Sigstad Carpet store had been previously approved for this site but construction did not
move forward.
The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which retail grocery stores are a
permitted use. The site had not been previously platted and now requires a preliminary
and final plat. The variance had been requested to increase the number of wall signs
on the building.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Title Sheet (T1.11)
Exhibit 2: Preliminary Plat (C1.11)
Exhibit 3: Final Plat
Exhibit 4: Sketch of Trail Description
Exhibit 5: Existing Site and Removal Plan (C1.12)
Exhibit 6: Site Plan (C2.11)
ENCLOSURE 2
Exhibit 7: Site Utility Plan (C2.12)
Exhibit 8: Grading Plan (C3.11)
Exhibit 9: Spot Elevation Plan (C3.12)
Exhibit 10: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Existing (C4.11)
Exhibit 11: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Proposed (C4.12)
Exhibit 12: Site Details (05.13)
Exhibit 13: Lighting Plan (06.11)
Exhibit 14: Lighting Specifications (4 pages)
Exhibit 15: Landscape Plan (L1.11)
Exhibit 16: Roof Plan (A-121)
Exhibit 17: Exterior Elevations (A-201)
Exhibit 18: Roof Screens (4 pages)
Exhibit 19: Drainage Easements (Alta Survey 4/15/10
Exhibit 20: Variance Application Narrative May 19, 2010
Exhibit 21: Trash Enclosure Details (A-505)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will include the construction of a 17,886 square foot Aldi Grocery Store to be
located at the east side of the lot. The Aldi site will include an 83 stall parking lot, two
site accesses, utilities, storm drainage, lighting and landscaping. The two site accesses
will utilize the existing driveway aprons, one in the southwest corner coming from Nova
Scotia Avenue and the other in the northeast coming from 6O Street.
The loading dock for the grocery store will be in the southeast corner of the site which is
out of view from Highway 36. Grocery carts are not taken outside of the facility, thus
there is no need for cart storage in the parking lot.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed
Land Use Map. The Aldi grocery store will be consistent with this land use designation.
Zoning. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District. Retail sales are a
permitted use in that district. The District requires a 40 foot front yard setback, 10 foot
side yard setback and 20 foot rear yard setback. The building meets or exceeds these
requirements. The building height maximum in the B-4 District is 35 feet. At its highest
point, the building will be 22 feet, 10 inches.
Subdivision. A preliminary and final plat has been provided for review. The property
would be platted as Lot 1, Block 1 of Aldi Addition. The final plat indicated the
appropriate drainage and utility easements as well as existing trail easements on Nova
Scotia Avenue. The final plat shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer and City Attorney.
Park dedication will be required as part of the final plat. Section 402.08.E of the
Subdivision Ordinance requires a payment of cash dedication equal to ten percent of
the gross land area in the plat. The cash park dedication amount will be calculated by
the City and will be required prior to recording the final plat.
Access. As indicated, the site will be accessed by existing curb cuts on 60 Street and
and Nova Scotia. These driveways should allow for adequate customer and delivery
access.
Parking. Section 401.15.F.9 of the Zoning Ordinance requires one off street parking
stall for each 200 square feet of retail space. The parking calculation for this site is as
follows:
17,886 sq ft x .9 16,097 1 200 81 parking stalls
The site plan indicates that there are 83 parking stalls planned for the development, four
of which are disability accessible. The layout as designed will meet the required
number of parking stalls and disability accessible stalls.
The parking stalls are 9 feet x 20 feet with 24 foot driveway aisles in compliance with
the Zoning Ordinance. The parking area will be completely surrounded by curb and
gutter. All of the parking areas are placed at least 10 feet from the property lines.
There will be landscaped islands within the parking areas.
Loading Dock/Trash Enclosure Location. A loading dock has been added on the
southeast corner of the building. The dock is set down three feet from the parking lot
level. The trash/recycling area will be located at the lower level of the loading dock and
will be provided an enclosure with a gate. The Planning Commission should comment
on the screening for the loading dock in that trucks will be visible while unloading.
Grading/Drainage/Utilities. Grading, drainage and utility plans have been provided by
the applicant. The City Engineer has provided a separate report on engineering issues.
The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer. In that connection charges have not been paid for this property, a
development agreement shall be required. Alt connection charges shall be paid prior to
recording the final plat.
Aldi has indicated that it will install a conduit along 60 Street to allow for future
placement of underground power lines that currently exist along this right of way.
Lighting Plans.
Fixtures. The lighting plan indicated a shoe box style, full cut off tight fixture mounted
on a pole and base with a total height of 25 feet in compliance with the lighting
requirements. Alt of the parking lot fixtures are adequately setback from property lines.
The plans indicate the locations of two different styles of full cut off wall mounted
fixtures. Both of these fixtures are consistent with Zoning requirements.
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The plans do not include details of the lighting within the structure, but behind the
windows. All visible interior lighting shall also be full cut off.
Photometrics. The lighting plan is in compliance with Zoning requirements for lighting
intensity. The light intensity is required to be less than one foot candle at the centerline
of adjacent streets and 0.4 foot candles at the property line.
Hours. Outdoor lighting for parking Tots shall be turned off one hour after closing,
except for approved security lighting.
Landscaping. The submitted plans indicate plantings within the parking lot, along
Nova Scotia Avenue and at the rear of the site. An existing grouping of trees on the
south edge of the property will remain. The landscape plans are subject to review and
approval of the city Arborist.
Mechanical Screening. The plans indicate a roof detail of where the mechanical units
will be placed and the type of screening that would be used. The Planning Commission
should discuss these screening devices.
signage.
Freestanding Monument Signage. A monument sign is proposed at the corner of Nova
Scotia Avenue and 60 Street. The sign is 13 feet, 10 inches in height (20 feet allowed)
and the signage is 80 feet (100 feet allowed). The sign is surrounded by landscaping in
conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
Wall Signage. The Zoning Ordinance allows for a total of two wall signs, each on
separate facades. The proposed sign plan indicates four wall signs, two facing Nova
Scotia and two facing 60 Street. The two additional signs would require a variance
which has been requested by the applicant. A review of the sign variance is in a
following section.
Total Allowable Signage. The total square footage of signage, including the monument
sign shall not exceed 300 square feet for the site. The total of all requested signage is
185 square feet or 115 square feet below the maximum.
Sign Illumination. The Aldi sign within the freestanding sign will be internally lit. The
background is a dark color with the Aldi logo and name illuminated in compliance with
the Zoning Ordinance. The two Aldi logo signs in the building corner tower will also be
internally lit. The signs that read Food Market are not lit. The signs as designed should
comply with the Zoning Ordinance lighting requirements. Staff will approve the lighting
specifications for the signs at the time of permitting.
Sign Variance. Variance criteria are provided in Section 401.04 of the Oak Park
Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission and the City Council should
review the following criteria and conditions to determine if the variance is justified.
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Review Criteria. The Planning Commission and City Council should make a finding of fact that the
proposed action will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of Tight and air to adjacent property.
b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street.
0. Have the effect of allowing any district uses prohibited therein, permit a lesser degree of flood
protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area or permit standards which are
lower than those required by State law.
d. increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety.
e. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any
way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance.
f. Violate the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan.
g. Violate any of the terms or conditions of Item 5, below.
Conditions for Approval. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can
be demonstrated that:
a. 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.
1) Special cases may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an
existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the
property.
2) Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely
economic in nature, if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title.
3) special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a result of lot size
or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel.
b. 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 a reasonable use.
c. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the
actions of the applicant.
d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structure or buildings n the same district under the same
conditions.
e. The request is not a result of non conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
f. The request is not a use variance.
g. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose
of the applicant.
h. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses.
The applicant has provided a narrative found as Exhibit 20 with an explanation of
hardship and justification for the variance. The main justification given is corporate
identity and not desiring to vary from standard store appearance. A number of other
businesses along the Highway 36 corridor have asked for a similar variance request.
The proposed signs are relatively small in size and granting a variance request for two
additional signs will not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses.
The overall proposed signage is 115 square feet less than what is allowable. The City
has granted additional signs to allow better visibility from Highway 36 for other
businesses in this area. The most recent example was the additional wall sign allowed
for the Bremer bank. For these reasons, City staff recommends that the two additional
wall signs be approved.
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Design Guidelines
Sustainable Guidelines. City staff has questioned the applicant on how the project has
been designed to achieve at least a certain degree of sustainability. The applicant will
need to discuss the methods in building construction and site design with the Planning
Commission of how these issues have been addressed.
Architectural Guidelines.
jade Treatments
The building will have a definite base, middle and top. The base is defined by a
horizontal trim feature and the top by the row of windows on the most visible
facades. The building is broken up by vertical pillars on all facades. There is a
primary entrance well defined by the tower and awning feature.
Ground Level
This is a one story building with a tower feature at the corner. The main entrance
is well defined with a large area of glass.
Trarc
The building uses glass on all but the facade that is least visible. The Design
Guidelines requires at least a 20 percent transparency on ground floor, street
facing facades. The facade facing 6O Street is approximately 27 percent
transparent and the Nova Scotia facing facade is 29 percent transparent.
Entries
The building features a prominent entry with a tower and awning.
Roof Design
The roofline is broken at the entrance corner by a tower feature. The Planning
Commission should comment on the adequacy of this or if additional roof
variation is preferable. The rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened.
The Planning Commission should also comment on this.
Building Materials and Colors
The applicant has provided color elevations for review. The primary building
materials of brick and glass will exceed the 60 percent requirement. None of the
prohibited building materials will be used. Building material samples will be
available at the Planning Commission meeting.
Franchise Architecture
The building design and material selection will be consistent with the Cities
design goals.
Site Design Guidelines
Building Placement
The proposed building has a well defined entrance facing the two adjacent
streets. The building is set back to allow for parking and landscaping.
Parking Areas
The parking area is landscaped with adequately sized islands.
Stormwater
Stormwater will be addressed in the City Engineer's report.
Pedestrian and Common Space
A walkway has been added between the City trail and the front entrance of the
building. Front entrance does not plan for any common space or seating areas.
The Planning Commission should comment
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Building entrance plantings are required. The applicant should address a plan
for adding plantings at the front entrance to the building.
Trees/Shrubs
The trees and shrubs used in the landscape plan shall be subject to the review
and approval of the City Arborist.
Utiiites/Service/Loadin
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Lighting
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Signage
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Pedestrian/ Bicycle Routes
A bike rack should be added near the front entrance of the building.
CONCLUSION 1 RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the requests for preliminary and final plat, sign variance, site plan and
Design Guidelines review, City Staff would recommend the project with the conditions
as follows:
The final plat and development agreement shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
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2. The cash park dedication amount shall be calculated by the City and shall
be required prior to recording the final plat.
3. The Planning Commission should comment on the screening for the
loading docks.
4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the
lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior lighting shall
also be full cut off.
The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for
approved security lighting.
7 The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
8. The Planning Commission should discuss the sign variance and
determine whether the request for the two additional signs is justified.
9. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street
level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials
that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials. The Planning
Commission should comment.
10. The City does not object to Aldi's plan to install a conduit in the 6O Street
Right of Way to facilitate the possible burial of Xcel distribution powerfines
located adjacent to the site. Installation of the conduit and lines shall be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
I t The applicant shall address sustainability initiatives with the Planning
Commission.
12. The Planning Commission shall discuss the roof design and adequacy of
the mechanical screening.
13. The Planning Commission should comment on the building material
selection and colors.
14. The Planning Commission should comment on the need for common
space and seating areas at the front entrance.
15. The applicant shall provide a plan for the addition of front entrance
plantings.
16. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building.
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RWSC XXXXXX
Series
RWSC Radius Wall Sconce
70PMH 70 watt pulse start metal nalicie
100PMH 100 watt pulse start metal halide
15OPMH 1 50 watt pulse start metal halide
70HPS
100HPS
150HPS
260F
32TRF
420F
30LED
70 watt high pressure sodium
100 watt high pressure sodium
1 50 watt high pressure sodium
26 watt quad tube fluorescent
32 watt triple tube fluorescent
42 watt quad tube fluorescent
30 watt LED'
ecifications
Durable cast aluminum housing
Available in various lighting
distributions for maximum versatility
Integrated design eliminates high
angle brightness
Luminaire finished in weatherproof
powder-coat paint
Wattage/Source
Completely sealed, flat tempered
glass lenses suitable for use in wet
location
Ships complete with lamp
XX XX XXX
Distribution
DB
Finish Voltage
UD Up/Downlight
WD Downlight only (wide distribution)- standard
FT Downlight only (forward throw)
Bit Black
WH White
Dark Bronze
PS Platinum Silver
1 Consult factory for other lamp wattage and sources
2 Other finishes available Consult factory
3 Available with WO distribution only
4 Not for use with LED source,
The RWSC Series radius wall sconce offers maximum
versatility with multiple light sources and finishes. The
available combination of uplight/downlight washes
the building facade while the radial soft form housing
will complement similar architectural design elements.
DIMENSIONS
A
A
VOLTAGE
120
277
MT
725'
B
120 volt
277 volt
MuIiiTap
18.0°'
CNN 7 4
9.0`'
OPTIONS
QSL Quartz re-strike with lamp
F Single fusing
FF Double fusing
EM12 1 MRII/MR1 6 two pin socket for 12v power
(by others) 35w max. 35w MR11 lamp
included.
2EM12' 2 MRII/MR1 6 two pin sockets for 12v
lower (by others) 35w max. 35w MR11
lamp included.
EM Remote emergency 1: (fluorescent on')
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One-piece formed aluminum housing
Hydroformed aluminum reflector
Die cast zinc latches permit tool-free
entry
High power factor ballast with -20°F
starring
Consult factory for glare shield
options
ORDERING INFORMATION
SAMPLE CATALOG NUMBER
RSB-RCX 10(XXXXX XX
SERIES
RSB-RCS
RSB-RCL
looProH
175PMH
250PMH
320PMH
1000MH
100HPS
150HPS
250HPS
400HPS
1000HPS
Series
RSB Series Small
RSB Series Large
100 watt pulse start metal halide (RCS)
175 watt pulse start metal halide (RCS)
250 watt pulse start metal halide (RCS)
320 watt pulse start metal halide (RCS/L)
1000 watt metal halide (RCL)
100 watt high pressure sodium (RCS)
150 watt high pressure sodium (RCS)
250 watt high pressure sodium (RCS)
1100 watt high pressure sodium (RCS/L)
1000 watt high pressure sodium (RCL)
ecifications
Wattage/Source Finish
Lamp and arm included
Flat tempered glass lens
Luminaire finished in weatherproof
powder-coat paint
Available with photocell and
polycarbonare shield
Rotatable optics (RCL only)
UL listed for wet locations
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Distribution Voltage
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BK Black
WH White
Platinum Silver
3 Type III
4 Type IV
5 Type V (square)
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2 Can.& factory for other finishes
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in a variety of lighting distributions with sharp cutoff
LO meet the challenging demands of today's site
lighting projects.
Removable
Ballast
Compartment
Lamp
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30"
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RSB-RCS
16.25" 235 8 5" 2.1 f0 zi2 lbs.
RSB-RCL
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70 lbs.
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SSP SERIES
Square straight steel shaft
One-piece construction
23/8 OD tenons, or factory-drilled side mount
Ground lug standard (3/8" 16 thread)
Steel base plate
ORDERING INFORMATION
Pole
Catalog
Number'
Height
ft
Wind Load Rating:
8Omph 100mph 1200nph
EPA EPA EPA
Pole Base
Size Square
Anchor Suggested
Bolt Bolt
Size Circle
Bolt
Circle
Range
Pole
Bolt Weight
Projection Ibs
SSP-4118400C-XX
SSP-4125400(40C
SSP-5125-XXX-XX
SSP-4725-XXX-XX
SSP-5722-XXX-XX
SSP-5728400(-XX
SSP-5730-X30(-)0(
1 Catalog Number; as fisted, does not include tenons or machining for side mounting.
Fixture mounting must be specified by substituting for all Xs in Catalog Number
Refer to Catalog Logic for top type and for mounting arrangements.
2 Maximum (Womble EPA is based on steady winds of 80 and 100 mph with gusts to
104 and 730 mph respectively; 120 mph steady winds with 156 mph gusts, calculations
are based on a minimum yield of 55,000 PSI. Calculations per AASHTO 85.
CATALOG LOGIC
SAMPLE CATALOG NUMBER
SSP
SSP X
Shaft Size
Series
Square
SERIES
Square Straight Steel
41 4.0", 11 ga.
47 L 0. 7 ga.
51 5 •0, 11 ga.
57 50. 7 ga
NOMINAL POLE HEIGHT (In feet)
See ordering information above'
18
25
25
25
22
28
30
XX
Nominal
Height
11.5
5
10.5
10
20
15 Li
12
x
Top Type
55)1! 5 Aluminum poles available, consult factory.
All factory stocked poles are shipped as tenon tops
unless drill 1170Untili9 holes are specified
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mid-pole brackets, and banner mounting arm)
6
15
4
4.5
11
7.4
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x
Mounting
Arrangement
1
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Four L-shaped fully gakianized anchor bolts
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Gasketed hand hole standard
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1.4
6
3
X XX
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23/8" OD Tenon
5 Removable Tenon
6 Side mount
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Two Fixtures at 180°
D Three Fixtures at 90'
F Four Fixtures at 90
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10 25"
12"
11"
12"
12"
5' 12''
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3/4'
3/4"
1"
3/4" 10,5'
1' 10.5''
1 105
1'' 105
3 Factory supplied template must be used when setting anchor bolts. Security Lighting
will deny any claim for incorrect anchorage placement resulting from failure to use
factory supplied template,
4 Anchor bolt weights not included
DB
BK
10.5
10.5
10,5
TTF-10
TTF-29
TTF-28
TTF-39
TTF-30
TTF-49
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6.0
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Black
WH White
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8E'
10-13.5"
10-13 5'
10-13.S
10-13 5"
Dark Bronze
PS Platinum Silver
BOLT TEMPLATE
147
4" 238
4" 231
Single
Twin 90'
Twin 180'
Triple 90°
Triple 120°
Quad 90'
9.5
5" Square Pole
1 Consult factory for other OVOii0bie pole heights
2 Only for use with optional tenon top mounting brackets or
A5B mounting brackets.
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340
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70PNII1 70 watt pulse start metal halide
100PMH 100 watt pulse start metal halide
150PMH 1 50 watt pulse start metal halide
70HPS 70 watt high pressure sodium
100HPS 100 wart high pressure sodium
150HPS 1 50 watt high pressure sodium
260F 26 watt quad tube fluorescent
32TRF 32 watt triple tube fluorescent
42TRF 42 watt triple tube fluorescent
30LED 30 vvatt LED
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angle brightness
Luminaire finished in weatherproof
powder-coat paint
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SAMPLE CATALOG NUMBER
TWSX 1000(XX
Wattage/Source
TWSMC Trapezoidal Wall Sconce Medium (Cast)
SERIES
Performance Designed Lighting Products
Completely sealed, flat tempered
glass lens suitable for use in wet
location
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WD )0( XXX
Distribution Finish Voltage
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250MH
400MH
250HP5
400HPS
242TRF
DISTRIO
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WH
PS
Dark Bronze
Black
White
Platinum Silver
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400 watt metal halide
250 watt high pressure sodium
400 watt high pressure sodium
(2) 42 watt triple tube fluorescent
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277 volt
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Button-type. photocell (must specify voltage)
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EM12 1 MRII/MR16 oWO pin socket for 12v power
(by others) 35w max. 35w MR11 lamp
included.
2EM12 2 MRII/MR16 two pin sockets for 12v
power (by others) 35w max. 35w MR11
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ACC
Remote emergency ballast (fluorescent ony)
7 Consult factory for other lamp wattages and sources
2 Other finishes available Consult factory
TWSL housing formed aluminum only. Cost version to be
substituted when available
3 Not available with LCD source,
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Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Boulevard North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
RE: Variance Application Narrative Aldi Retail Facility #8 Oak Park Heights,
Minnesota
Dear Mr. Johnson:
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1409 N Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
PH: 507.387.6651
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ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS• LAND
Enclosed you will find a Variance Application along with all required supplemental information for
a proposed Aldi Grocery Store to be constructed at ND 0502920110042 in Oak Park Heights,
Minnesota. The 2.24-acre property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 60
Street North and Novia Scotia Avenue North and is currently vacant and owned by CSM Equities,
LLC. This property is being purchased by Aldi, Inc. to allow for the construction of a new Aldi
Grocery Store and all other improvements associated with it as outlined in this application.
The property is located within the B-4 Limited Business Zoning District. It is bordered on the
north by 60 Street North, which is the southern frontage road of Minnesota State Highway 36; on
the west by Novia Scotia Avenue; on the south by a Xcel Energy Electric Substation, which is
zoned B-4; and to the east by the commercial properties consisting of Stillwater Glass and
Stillwater Plumbing, which are also zoned B-4. Thus, this property will be located within a large
area of B-4 Limited Business Zoning and will help to complete the commercial development of the
area by eliminating one of the most visible vacant properties and adding a new retail facility in its
place.
This project will include the construction of a 17,886 square foot Aldi Grocery Store to be located
on the eastern side of the lot. The Aldi site will also include a 90-stall parking lot, two site
accesses, utilities to serve the new building, storm drainage, lighting, and landscaping. The two
accesses into the site will utilize the existing driveway aprons that currently lead into the site, one
in the southwest corner coming from Novia Scotia Avenue and one in the northeast coming from
60t The site plans for this project have been previously submitted and the revised site
plans along with required supplemental information for the project are being resubmitted in
conjunction with this application.
Site signage for this project will be provided by a monument sign located on the northwest corner
of the site along with building signage. The monument sign will be 14 feet tall and have an area of
80 square feet, both of which are at or under the maximum free standing signage regulations of 20
feet high and 100 square feet in area as outlined in Section 401.15.G.9.d.2 of the City of Oak Park
Heights Zoning Ordinance. In addition, building signage is being proposed on both the north and
west building facades at the main building entrance with a total 105 square feet of area. As can be
seen on the building elevation plan that accompanies this submittal, the proposed building signage
includes both an ALDI logo and the words FOOD MARKET above the entrance canopy on both of
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these facades of the building. These two portions of the signage are within 10 feet of one another
and ultimately act as one sign given the corporate logo and the type of store. However, if this
signage on each facade is considered as two separate signs, the proposed building signage would
exceed the maximum of two wall signs and require a variance from Section 401.15.G.9.d.3.a of the
Zoning Ordinance. As such the applicant and owner of this property would like to request a
variance to allow for this signage to be considered as only one sign on each facade or to allow for
an increase in the total number of wall signs to be located on a principal building within a 13-4
Commercial District for this project.
Based on the sign tables found in Section 401.15 (3 of the Zoning Ordinance, this proposed project
is allowed up to 15% of the front building facade, up to 300 square feet, for the total signage area.
For this project the front building facade area is approximately 2,675 square feet, and thus 15% of
that would be 401 square feet, which would result in a maximum allowable signage for the site of
300 square feet. The total proposed signage, including the monument sign and the wall signage, for
the site is 185 square feet, 115 square feet below the maximum allowable signage area of 300
square feet. Therefore, evert if the building signage is considered to be four signs, the total area of
the proposed building signage is only 105 square feet, with each ALDI logo sign being only 31
square feet and each FOOD MARKET sign being only 21.3 square feet.
Therefore, given these regulations, and the fact that the proposed signage is well under that which
is actually allowed for this facility, Aldi is requesting that the variance be granted to allow for bot
the ALDI logo and the FOOD MARKET signage to remain on both the north and east facades.
This signage layout is the prototypical layout for the company and rather than deviate from their
corporate building layout and signage, which would ultimately result in increased signage area, it is
being requested that the two signs on each facade either be categorized as only one sign or that if
they must be categorized as two, that the increased number of signs be allowed in this instance
given that the proposed signage area is well under that which is allowed for this site.
The conditions described above relating to the sign variance that is being requested for this project
demonstrate how the zoning regulations create a hardship to the owner for the redevelopment of
this property if the strict letter of the ordinance were carried out. If the variance were not to be
allowed on this project, it would force the owner to alter their company's standard building
appearance. In addition if this variance were not granted the owner would ultimately increase the
overall signage of the property as it is allowed within the zoning ordinance. Also, based upon the
description outlined above, the condition for which the variance is being sought is in fact unique to
this land owner and their stores and is not directly applicable to other properties within the same
zoning district.
The literal interpretation of the zoning ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties within the same district by forcing them to alter their corporate
appearance for this store. It would be no different than any other commercial business having to
alter their trademark building signage from that which is widely known, has corporate approvals
and is present throughout their other locations. It would require the company to invest additional
time to alter and redesign their established image that has been readily accepted in other
communities for a single use application. It would also cause them to alter an image and brand
which customers have already come to recognize. Therefore, this hardship is not caused by the
applicant being that their prototypical building aesthetics have been set and incorporated into other
areas and in this instance they still do meet all applicable size regulations for site signage outlined
Aldi Oak Park Heights Variance Application Narrative
May 19,2010
Page 2 of 3
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by the City. It is merely the fact that the FOOD MARKET portion of the building signage is
shifted to the side of the ALDI logo that does not allow them to qualify as one sign even though the
signs are within ten feet of one another and when looking at the facade of the building, they
ultimately act as one sign stating the name of the store as well as the type of store.
The granting of this variance will not create any inconvenience to the neighboring properties or
uses. The redevelopment of ibis property along with the business generated from the proposed
facility should actually help the surrounding properties. This will be accomplished by eliminating
the vacant commercial property and redeveloping the area with a new business. This variance is
also not a use variance nor is it a result of non- conforming lands, structures, or buildings located
within the zoning district.
The proposed Aldi will also provide economic development that will expand the property tax base,
conserve and potentially increase property values, increase jobs, and provide desirable services to
the neighborhood and the City as a whole. The site is currently vacant so any redevelopment of the
area will be an improvement, in particular being that this project is located in one of the most
visible areas within the entire City of Oak Park Heights and directly adjacent to other commercial
developments. The variance outlined in this letter is the minimum that will be required to alleviate
the hardship that is caused by the zoning ordinance in this instance.
We feel that this variance application should be granted because the proposed Aldi site fits well
with the surrounding properties and will also be an improvement to the current conditions. The
proposed site plan and variance as well as the proposed use of this property, as outlined in this
submittal, is consistent with City of Oak Park Heights Land Use Planning and Zoning. The
proposed Aldi Grocery Store is a logical use for the property that fits well to the surrounding
commercial properties and helps to complete the previously constructed commercial development
which surrounds it by providing a mutual benefit to the adjacent businesses as well as Aldi.
Thank you for considering this request. Please e -mail or call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Andrew T. Brandel, PE
Civil. Design Engineer
ATB/saw
Enclosures
CC: Ryan Stemmons Aldi, Inc.
Aldi w.. Oak Park Heights Variance Application Narrative
May 19, 2010
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