HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-20 NAC Ltr to ApplicantNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS,
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.221.2555 Facsimile: 753.231.25 (31 planners @naoplanning.com
January 20, 2095
Mr. Scott McGee
Ozark Civil Engineering Inc.
11285 Stang Line Load
Lenexa, KS 66215
DE: Oak Park Heights — [development Application for Lowe's
FILE NO: 798.02 — 04.14
Dear Mr. McGee.
The City of Oak Park Heights is in receipt of your application submitted on January 11,
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2005 seeking consideration by the City of your request. with this letter, we are notifyin
you that your application will be deemed complete with the receipt of the following tems
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by January 25, 2005. If the materials are not submitted by that date, the application will
be deemed incomplete and will be rejected by the City.
A plan that addresses truck access to the site with turning movements for the
intersections at 58 Street/55" street and Memorial Avenue North.
2. A traffic impact analysis.
3. Flans that address the required storrnwater ponding in the southwest corner of
the site. This pond was identified in the stormwater plans for the site developed
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by Bonestroo, Dosene, Anderlik Inc., the City Engineer.
4. Devised plans that add green space to the 20 percent requirement within the Bp-3,
Highway Business and warehousing [district. It is unlikely that the Planning
Commission will support or the City Council allow a deviation from this
requirement.
5. Percentages of glass area, precast area, and EIFS and any other ro osed
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building material for the front fagade.
8. Lighting plans that show all fixture locations and fixture styles that will be utilized
on the building and parking lot.
Mr. Scott McGee
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7. A perspective diagram with landscaping showing the building from Highway 5.
3. A materials board will be required at the February I oth Planning Commission
meeting.
Staff reviewed the application materials at a meeting on January 19, 2005. There were
concerns with the intersections of 58 Streets and Memorial Avenue North
considering turning movements and adequacy of these roadways to handle the
additional truck traffic. A traffic analysis will be required. Staff also discussed Morning
Dove Avenue and determined that the City will recommend vacation of that roadway but
retain access and utility easements. There were also concerns expressed with the
amount of mechanical equipment that would be visible from at least two of the building
elevations. we would invite you and representatives of Lowe's to a staff meeting on
January 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM at City Hall to discuss these issues and address any
questions you may have.
If all of the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission
would consider the application at their meeting scheduled for February 10, 2005 at 7:00
PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Subd. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is
herewith extending the period of time for agency /city review of the application for an
additional 00 day period (for a total of 120 days from the date of application) inasmuch
as the City has determined that additional research and study by the City staff relative to
the complexity of the project as proposed will be required. Place contact nee with any
questions you may have.
Sincerely,
NORTHZES SGCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Sco tt D. Richards, AICP
Senior Planner
pc: Eric Johnson
Julie Hultman
Robert Fieblg