HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-07 NAC MemoNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS., INC.
5775 Wa Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.596.9636 Facsimile: 952,595.9837 p1anners@nacplannin
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Melena
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: Februar 7, 2001
RE: Oak Park Hei — Pon Express Auto Wash
FILE NO: 798-02 — 00.19
Followin the Januar 23, 2001 Cit Council meetin the applicant has provided revised plans
to address the setback issues with the proposed Pon Express Auto Wash on Neal Avenue
(see attached). The car wash as proposed can be accommodated on Lot 2, Block 1 of the
Jacob 2n Addition plat presented at the Januar 23, 2001 meetin
Please find the followin comments re the revised plans for the Pon Express Auto
Wash:
1. The buildin has been redesi and reconfi on the lot so that all setback
requirements have been meet. The buildin is more than 40 feet from the Neal Avenue
fronta and is 40 feet from the Hi 5 ri consistent with Section
401.15.B.4.c of the Zonin Ordinance. The parkin and drivewa areas are all within
the 10 foot setback re of the ordinance.
2. More than ade parkin stalls (27) have been proposed on the revised site plan.
The parkin re for this project is 16 parkin stalls. The applicant has the
option of reducin the numbers of stalls. In addition, the stalls on the lot line adjacent to
the draina pond should be reconfi so that the pavin is off of the easement
area.
3. Buildin plans have been updated indicatin the revised elevations incorporatin the
Plannin Commission recommendations. A revised floor plan of the buildin interior
has also been included.
4. No chan to the landscape plans were presented with the revised plans. The
increased setback area adjacent to Hi 5 would allow for more g roupin g s of
landscapin material similar to what was approved for TCF in this area. The applicant
should work with the Cit Arborist in finalizin an appropriate plan.
5. No significant changes to the grading and drainage plan was required with the new
plan. The City Engineer is reviewing the drainage issues associated with the car wash
site as it relates to the existing ponding area. He will provide a report for discussion at
the City Council meeting. The applicant has been advised to contact the Brown's creek
and Valley Branch Watershed Districts and receive any approvals if necessary from
those organizations.
6. The freestanding monument sign shall be relocated at least 10 feet from the property
line on Neal Avenue.
7. More noise information for both the car drying equipment and the vacuums has been
provided by the applicant for review by the city Council (see attached).
Based upon the conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Commission with the
revisions that reflect the new site and building plans, please find the following
recommendation:
The site plan, Design Guideline review and conditional use permit approval to allow
construction of a car wash on Neal Avenue is subject to the following conditions:
1 . The city council approves the vacation of drainage and utility easements on Block 2,
Lot 2, Jacob Addition and preliminary and final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Jacob 2nd
Addition.
2. The applicant provide a minimum of sixteen (16) off-street parking stalls on site. All of
the parking stalls shall be configured so as to be located off of the drainage area.
3. The final landscape plan is subject to review and approval by the City Arborist.
4. All exterior lighting shall be hooded to direct light toward the ground and away from
adjacent rights -of -way at not greater than 90 degree angle.
5. The freestanding monument sign shall be located at least 10 feet from the Neal Avenue
rig ht -of -way.
6. The applicant shall submit grading and drainage plans that incorporates all drainage
systems and parking areas with curb and gutter. All grading, drainage and utility plans
are subject to review and approval of the city Engineer.
7. The applicant is advised that City approval is not inclusive of other necessary
governmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to, State and county
Highway Departments, Watershed Districts and others that may apply.
pc: Kris Danielson