HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-08 CC Meeting Packet EnclosureMeeting Date October 28 2008
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Agenda Item Title: M&I Bank Site Plan Review, Design Guidelines, Variance
Action Requested biscus'sion,Yossjble Approval
--Elie Johnson. City Administrator
a indicate Bac ground /Juste ition (Please i.�nd 4 i
sate f any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the enclosed from City Planner S. Richards:
1. Planner's Report dated Oct 3 2008 exhibits can be found in the Oct
Planning Packet)
2. Recommending Resolution from the Planning Commission unsigned
3. Proposed City Council Resolution
Also please note that the City did require that the Applicant a depiction of proposed
finished elevations, see last page in this section.
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PLANNING REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
FILE NO:
BACKGROUND
Attached for Reference:
N O R T H W E S T A S S O C I A T E D CONSULTANTS, I N C.
4800 Olson Memorial High ay, Suite 202, Golden Valley, [VIN 56422
Telephone: 763.231 .255F5 F csir i ile: 762.221.2E561 plan ners@)nacpla r�� ir�.c .com
Eric Johnson
Carle 1*uhrman /Scott Richards
October 3, 2008
Oak Park Heights M 1 Bank Site Plan Review,
Design Guidelines Review, and Variance for Signage
798.02 08.11
Application. M 1 Bank has applied for a site plan review; Design Guidelines review;
and a variance to allow a third building wall sign. M 1 Bank is proposing a full service
drive-up banking facility to be constructed on Lot 2, Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition. The
site is currently owned by Peter Houser. The current property owner has entered into a
Purchase Agreement with M 1 Bank for the purchase of this property, subject to the
approval by the City.
The site is approximately 1.24 acres in size and is located on the south side of Highway
36, east of Norrell Avenue North. It is located north of Wal -Mart and across the private
drive from Appfebee's. The bank is proposed to be one -story in height; a maximum
height of 30 feet; and approximately 5,049 square feet in ground floor area, plus a 1,490
square foot partial basement. Three drive -up lanes are proposed with a canopy over
the lanes.
M 1 Bank is also requesting to place three wall signs on the exterior surfaces of the
building, which requires a variance due to the fact that the Ordinance only allows two
wail signs total on the building.
Exhibit 1 Title Sheet (C1 .O I A)
Exhibit 2 Existing Conditions (C-2.OIA)
Exhibit 3 Site Plan (C-3.OIA)
Exhibit 4 Grading Plan (C-4.OIA)
Exhibit 5 SWPP Plan -Phase 1 (C-5.OIA)
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Regulation.
Lot Line
Required
proposed
Building Setbacks:
Front
North p Street N_L
40 feet
10 feet
103 feet
42 feet
Side
West
East
I0 feet
78 feet
Private Road /Easement
40 feet
Rear
South
20 feet
88 feet
Lot Area
N/A
60th Street North
15,000 square feet
100 feet
54,014 square feet
200.15 feet
Lot Width
Buildin• Hei•ht
N/A
35 feet
27 feet
Exhibit O SWPP Plan-Phase 2 (C-5Q2A)
Exhibit 7 SWPP Details (C- 5.03A)
Exhibit 8 Utility Plan (C6O1A)
Exhibit 9 Underground Storage System (C-602A)
Exhibit 10 Details (C-9OIA)
Exhibit 11 Details (C-902A)
Exhibit 12 Details (C- 9.03A)
Exhibit 13 Landscape Plan (L1.01)
Exhibit 14 Photometric Plan (EOO)
Exhibit 15 Lower Level Floor Plan (200)
Exhibit 16 First Level Floor Plan (201)
Exhibit 17 Exterior Elevations (400)
Exhibit 18 Colored Exterior Elevations (IA)
Exhibit 19 Stormwater Drainage Review from Corey Bergman of
MFRA dated 09.10.08
Exhibit 20 Narrative for M 1 Bank (2 pages)
Exhibit 21 City Arborist Comments dated 09,80.08
Exhibit 22 City Engineer Comments dated 09.29.08
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Site Analysis. The subject site contains a drainage and utility easement surrounding
the property on all four sides. 1 n addition, there is an ingress /egress easement/private
road located on the east side of the subject property that runs north and south off of 6O
Street North and accesses Lot 1, Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition.
Zoning. Lot 2, Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition, Washington County, Minnesota, is zoned B-
4, Limited Business District. "Banks, savings institutions, credit unions, and other
financial institutions, including drive -th roug hs" are permitted uses in the B -4 District.
Site plan review, Design Guidelines review, and a variance for a third wall sign are all
required in order for this request to be processed.
The following table illustrates the required zoning regulations for the B-4 District and
proposed details for this building and site:
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Rei red
Proposed
Stall Width
9'6»
Curb Length Per
Car
11 0
19
stall e th
21'3"
18'O"
Aisle Width
18'0"
15'
Parking Lot Design.
Number of Parking Spaces. The Ordinance requires one space per 250 square feet of
floor area, plus two spaces for each drive -in unit, plus drive aisle stacking space of 180
feet for each drive-in unit.
Floor Area of First Floor: 5,049 sq ft x 0.9 4,544.10 sq ft
Floor Area of Lower Level (finished area): 331.30 sq ft x 0.9 298.17 sq ft
Janitor/Recycle: 15.83 ft x 12 ft 1 89.96 sq ft
IT Room: 12.08 ft x 11.7 ft 141,34 sq ft
Total Floor Area of Building X298.7 4,544.10 4 8.6_,_1221§_g ft
4,842.27 sq ft /250 sq ft 19.37 spaces
3 Drive -in Units x 2 spaces 6 spaces
Total 25.37 4 aodiing__§_p_g_g_ts
The parking lot is proposed to have 28 parking spaces total. Eight stalls are proposed
to the north of the drive through lanes; 17 stalls, including two handicap accessible
stalls, are located to the south of the building; and three parking stalls are counted
within the drive through lanes.
The proposed number of 28 parking spaces meets the ordinance requirement. The
site plan (C3.01A) indicates the first drive -in unit has 174 feet of stacking, and the
second drive -in unit has 198 feet of stacking. There is no indication of the stacking
space for the third drive -in unit. Clarification should be made regarding the stacking
space.
Size of Parking Spaces. Eight parking spaces are proposed to the north of the drive-
through lanes. These parking spaces are at a 60 degree angle, and the stalls are 9
feet, 6 inches wide. The following table illustrates the required and proposed parking
space dimensions for 60 degree angled parking with 9 feet, 6 inch stall widths:
As the table illustrates, the stall depth and aisle width do not meet the minimum
requirements for parking stalls that are at a 60 degree angle and 9 feet, 6 inches wide,
Adjustments shall be made to the parking area in order to meet the Ordinance
requirements.
The remainder of the parking stalls are proposed at a 90 degree angle and are 9 feet
wide. The following table illustrates the required and proposed parking space
dimensions for 90 degree angled parking with nine foot stall widths:
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The table indicates some parking stalls are 18 feet deep. These are allowed as a two
foot overhang is allowed to be counted towards the stall depth.
Entrance /Exit. As was mentioned earlier, there is an existing ingress /egress easement
(private road) over the subject parcel that provides access to the lot to the south (WaF
Mart). This private road accesses 60 Street North in the northeast corner of the lot
and runs north /south along the east property line. The drive access to the bank is
proposed off of this private road, in the southeast corner of the lot.
Trail. The site plan indicates an existing trail that runs parallel to 60th Street North.
Staff would suggest that as a condition upon approval, the applicants provide a
connection from this trail into the site.
Lighting Pan A Photometric Plan has been submitted (E0O), along with a light pole
detail and a fixture cut of the drive through canopy lighting.
Fixtures. The Photometric Plan indicates the use of three types of fixtures: Type A and
B are pole mounted Tights at a maximum height of 25 feet. They are cut-off luminaires
with house side shields. Type D6 are recessed commercial lights that shall be located
flush with the canopy ceiling of the drive-through area.
intensityThe Ordinance requires that any light which cast light on a public street shall
not exceed one foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the center line of said
street. The submitted Photometric Plan only indicates the foot candle readings to the
boundaries of the parking lot; therefore, it cannot be determined if the lighting intensity
meets the requirements of the Ordinance. staff would recommend that the applicant
submit a revised Photometric Plan that indicates the foot candle readings to the center
line of 60 Street North to determine that the intensity requirements are met.
Location. Five Type A fixtures are proposed on the exterior of the parking area: one
along the north side of the parking lot, one along the southeast side of the parking lot,
one on the south side of the parking lot, one along the southwest side of the parking lot,
and the last one located to the south of the building in the sidewalk area, facing the
south parking area. Two Type B fixtures are proposed: one along the northwest corner
of the parking lot, and the other in the northeast corner of the parking lot. The six Type
D6 fixtures are located within the three drive-through aisles under the canopy.
Hours. Outdoor fighting for parking lots shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
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Required
Proposed
Stall WWidth
9'0"
curb Length Per Car
9'0"
9'0"
Stall Depth
20'0"
18'0"
20'0"
Aisle width
22'0"
24'011
The table indicates some parking stalls are 18 feet deep. These are allowed as a two
foot overhang is allowed to be counted towards the stall depth.
Entrance /Exit. As was mentioned earlier, there is an existing ingress /egress easement
(private road) over the subject parcel that provides access to the lot to the south (WaF
Mart). This private road accesses 60 Street North in the northeast corner of the lot
and runs north /south along the east property line. The drive access to the bank is
proposed off of this private road, in the southeast corner of the lot.
Trail. The site plan indicates an existing trail that runs parallel to 60th Street North.
Staff would suggest that as a condition upon approval, the applicants provide a
connection from this trail into the site.
Lighting Pan A Photometric Plan has been submitted (E0O), along with a light pole
detail and a fixture cut of the drive through canopy lighting.
Fixtures. The Photometric Plan indicates the use of three types of fixtures: Type A and
B are pole mounted Tights at a maximum height of 25 feet. They are cut-off luminaires
with house side shields. Type D6 are recessed commercial lights that shall be located
flush with the canopy ceiling of the drive-through area.
intensityThe Ordinance requires that any light which cast light on a public street shall
not exceed one foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the center line of said
street. The submitted Photometric Plan only indicates the foot candle readings to the
boundaries of the parking lot; therefore, it cannot be determined if the lighting intensity
meets the requirements of the Ordinance. staff would recommend that the applicant
submit a revised Photometric Plan that indicates the foot candle readings to the center
line of 60 Street North to determine that the intensity requirements are met.
Location. Five Type A fixtures are proposed on the exterior of the parking area: one
along the north side of the parking lot, one along the southeast side of the parking lot,
one on the south side of the parking lot, one along the southwest side of the parking lot,
and the last one located to the south of the building in the sidewalk area, facing the
south parking area. Two Type B fixtures are proposed: one along the northwest corner
of the parking lot, and the other in the northeast corner of the parking lot. The six Type
D6 fixtures are located within the three drive-through aisles under the canopy.
Hours. Outdoor fighting for parking lots shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
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Landscape Design. The Landscape Plan shall be subject to the review and approval
of the City Arborist. See comments by the City Arborist in Exhibit 21
Signs. The site plan and exterior elevation details indicate the applicants are proposing
the following signage:
a) Three Wall Signs: one 68 square foot "M I Bank" sign located on the south
elevation; one 37 square foot "lV i Bank" sign located on the east elevation; and
one 16 square foot "M 1" sign located on the north elevation. A total of 121 square
feet of wall signs are proposed on the building.
Staff Comment: The Ordinance allows for only two wall signs per principal building.
The Ordinance does allow for more than two wall signs through the conditional use
process, but the following conditions must be met: no freestanding signs can
exceed eight feet in height on the property; and the wall signs shall be identical in
style, color, and size.
The proposed wall signs are not identical in style and size; therefore, the applicants
are instead applying for a variance to the requirement of allowing only two wall signs
per principal building.
*Please note: As proposed, the three wall signs and two freestanding monument
signs exceed the allowed maximum sign area for this District. Therefore, the sign
areas shall be decreased to meet the allowable sign area, or a conditional use
permit would have to be applied for and approved. The applicants are allowed up to
100 square feet or 15% of the front building facade, which is 104.03 square feet.
The applicants may apply for a conditional use permit in order to exceed the 15% of
the front building facade, but still stay less than 300 square feet.
Calculations:
Wall signs (3 signs): 121 sq ft
Monument sign #1: 36.24 sq ft
Monument sign #2: 7.8 sq ft
Total: 165.04 sq ft
Front Building Facade Area: 77,5 ft x 0 ft 697.5 sq ft 0.15 x 697.5
104.63 sq ft
b) One freestanding monument sign, eight feet in height and 36.24 square feet in area:
"M &I Bank ATM," to be located on the north side of the property, between the trail
and parking area.
Staff Comment: This meets the number and area requirement for a freestanding
sign on a B-4 property, which allows one freestanding sign under 100 square feet
and 20 feet in height. However, the freestanding sign base shall be surrounded with
a landscape planter at least three feet in height, and the planter shall contain
decorative shrubbery and/or flower materials.
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c) One freestanding monument sign, slightly over five feet in height and 7.8 square feet
in size: "M 1 Bank Drive -Up Banking ATM" sign to be located at the entrance from
the private drive into the parking lot of the banking facility.
Staff`' Comments This additional freestanding monument sign is not allowed as the
conditions to allow an additional freestanding signs are not met (i.e,, the gross area
of the signs, when added together with all other freestanding and wall sign area,
exceeds the maximum allowable sign area established for the lot).
d) Four directional signs are proposed:
Two signs: 6 feet, 5 inch in height and approximately two square feet in
size each "Do Not Enter Exit only" signs to be located to the
southwest of the building.
One sign: 6 feet, 5 inches in height and approximately two square feet in
size: "M &I Bank Thank You For Banking with Us" sign to be located at
the exit onto the private drive,
One sign: 6 feet, 5 inches in height and approximately two square feet in
size: "Fire Lane No Parking" sign; however, it appears the location of the
sign(s) is not indicated on the site plan, clarification shalt be provided
regarding this sign.
Staff Comment: The ordinance allows two directional signs that do not count
towards the maximum allowable sign area as long as they do not exceed twelve
square feet (401.15.G.6e.1). Therefore only two of the above mentioned four signs
shall be allowed.
Design Guidelines.
Quality, The proposed building meets the quality standards of the Ordinance, which
states that buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard of architectural
and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties to ensure that they will not
adversely impact the property values of the abutting properties or adversely impact the
public health, safety, and general welfare. Colored elevations have been provided by
the architects, which illustrate the bank's size, scale, composition, colors, and exterior
materials.
Exterior Finishes. A list of the exterior finish materials is located on Sheet 400. The
main building facades are proposed to be finished with a darker brown, queen size
brick. A light tan manufactured stone is proposed as an accent on some of the columns
and as a portion of the east elevation. Two Exterior Insulation Finish Systems are
proposed directly below the eaves on each elevation and surrounding the wall signs and
on the tower a natural white, sand pepple texture is proposed to be surrounded by a
darker cream sand pepple texture, The roof is proposed to be composed of asphalt roof
shingles in a driftwood color. The metal soffits, fascia, downspouts, ATM and
mechanical openings are proposed to be a medium roman bronze.
All of the proposed exterior building finishes appear to be consistent with the Ordinance
standards for grade and quality.
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Trash Enclosure. The trash is proposed to be stored in the northeast corner of the
building.
Mechanical Equipment. No rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed. On -grade air
conditioning units are proposed to be screened.
Grading/Drainage, The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan shall he subject
to approval by the City Engineer. See additional engineering comments in Exhibit 22.
Overhead Distribution Lines. The applicant shall bury the overhead distribution lines
along 60 Street North. A condition has been added to address this issue.
Variance. Variance criteria is provided in Section 401.04 of the Oak Park Heights
Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission and City Council should review the
following criteria and conditions to determine if the variance is justified.
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 light and air to adjacent property.
b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street.
c. 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 conditions 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
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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 in 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.
Comment regarding the third wall sign: In response to the criteria and conditions
listed above, the proposed wall signs are fairly small in size and granting the variance
request to allow the third wall sign will not create an inconvenience to neighboring
properties and uses. The City has granted a third wall sign to allow better visibility from
Highway 36 for other businesses in this area. For these reasons, City planning staff
recommends that the third wall sign variance be approved.
RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
After reviewing the request and the criteria and conditions for variance approvals, staff
recommends approval of the request for the third wall sign on the proposed building.
After reviewing the request for the Design Guidelines review and site plan review, staff
recommends approval of the proposed M 1 Bank. The recommendation is made with
the following conditions:
1. The site plan (C-3.OIA) indicates the first drive-in unit has 174 feet of stacking,
and the second drive -in unit has 198 feet of stacking. There is no indication of
the stacking space for the third drive -in unit. Clarification should be made
regarding the stacking space.
2. The stall depth and aisle width do not meet the minimum requirements for
parking stalls that are at a 60 degree angle and 9 feet, 6 inches wide.
Adjustments shall be made to the parking area in order to meet the Ordinance
requirements.
3. The applicants shall provide a connection from the trail to the site /building.
4. A revised Photometric Plan shall be submitted that indicates the foot candle
readings to the center line of 60 Street North to determine that the intensity
requirements are met.
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5. Outdoor lighting for the parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing,
except for approved security lighting.
6. The Landscape Plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arboristi See comments by the City Arborist in Exhibit 21.
The sign areas of the wall and/or freestanding signs shall be decreased to meet
the maximum allowable sign area, or a conditional use permit would have to be
applied for and approved. The applicants may apply for a conditional use permit
in order to exceed the 15% of the front building facade, but still stay less than
300 square feet.
8. The freestanding monument sign base, proposed to the north of the building,
shall be surrounded with a landscape planter at least three feet in height, and the
planter shall contain decorative shrubbery and /or flower materials.
g The additional freestanding monument sign u "M l Bank Drive -Up Banking
ATM" is not allowed in that an additional freestanding signs are not met (i.e., the
gross area of the signs, when added together with all other freestanding and wall
sign area, exceeds the maximum allowable sign area established for the lot).
10. The Ordinance only allows two directional signs that do not count towards the
maximum allowable sign area as long as they do not exceed twelve square feet.
Therefore only two of the four proposed directional signs shall be allowed.
11. The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan shall be subject to the review
and approval by the City Engineer. See engineering comments in Exhibit 22.
12. The applicant shall bury the overhead distribution fines along Go Street North,
The timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of
distribution lines in front of Lowe's along bo Street North. The applicant shall
escrow sufficient funds, as specified by the City Engineer, to complete the
improvement or agree that the City will complete the work and petition for the
public improvement, waiving notice of public hearing and assessments, as
required under Minnesota Statute 429.
13, Any additional comments by the City Arborist.
14. Any additional comments by the City Engineer.
15. Any additional comments or conditions of the City Council, Planning
Commission, or City Staff.
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A l EC()JV1. .EN1)i 1 C RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK P A RK H E I G H T S
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT TI I:TJ
REQUEST EST BY M I BANK FOR A SITE PLAN 1 aVI-.E DESIGN
GUIDELINES REVIEW, AND A VARIANCE '1`O ALLOW A THIRD
BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR A FULL SERVICE DRIVE -UP BANKING
FA C I.LI'TY ON :LOT 2, BLOCK 1, AL-M AR ADDITION
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, REAS, the City of Oak Park :Heights has received a request from M l
Bank for a site plan review, Design Guidelines review, and a variance to allow a third building
wall sign for a :full service drive-up banking facility on Lot 2, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition; and
after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described) as
SEE ATTACHMENT A
2, The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
follows, to wit:
and
and
request; and
S EE ATTACHMENT 13
3. The subject property is zoned 13 -4, Limited Business District in which
hanks with drive-through facilities are a listed permitted use; and
4 The applicant is seeking consideration of a site plan review, Design
Guidelines review, and consideration of a variance for a third wall sign; and
5. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 3, 2008 reviewing the
6. City staff recommends 1 mends in the October 3, 2008 planning report that the
request be approved with conditions; and
7. The Planning Commission hell a public hearing at their October 9, 2008
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed) the public hearing, and made the
following recommendation: Page 85 of 118
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R1 {_,S()LVE]) BY 'THE P LANNING
C.\.01VIMISSION FOR THE F C.1 Tv OF ()A.K ,PARK HEIGHTS 1.(H..1 ~S '-Z'I.I.AT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS NDS T! IF FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by M 1 Bank for a site Ilan review, Design Guidelines
review, and a variance to allow a third building wall sign :l'or a full service drive -up banking
facility on 1.aot 2, Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition and affecting the real property as follows:
S 1 l l A' 1 A C 1 J lVl I F A
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights the
site plan review. the Design Guidelines review, and the variance for the third wall sign subject to
the following findings of fact for the third wall sign variance:
1. The applicants have proposed a total of three wall signs, each on different facades of the
l a.z
2 The total square footage of each sign is less than 35 square feet or a total of less than 65
square feet.
3 The third wall sign erasures visibility of the bank and drive- through from both east and
west bound traffic on Highway 36.
Be and the same as hereby recomm.e.nded to the City Council of the City of oak Park Heights for
approval with the following conditions:
1. The site plan (C3.O1 A) indicates the first drive -in unit has 174 feet of stacking, and the
second drive -in unit has 198 feet of stacking. There is no indication of the stacking space
for the third drive-in unit. Clarification should be made regarding the stacking space.
2. The stall depth and aisle width do not meet the .minimum requirements for parking stalls
that are at a 60 degree angle and 9 feet, 6 inches wide. Adjustments shall be made to the
parking area in order to meet the Ordinance requirements.
3. The applicants shall provide a connection from the trail to the site /building.
A revised Photometric Plan shall be submitted that indicates the foot candle readings to
the center line of 60 Street North to determine that the intensity requirements are met.
5. Outdoor lighting for the parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
6. The Landscape Plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
7. The applicant shall provide additional information on the two non- cutoff decorative
fixtures, including light intensity, for City Council review.
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8. The additional freestanding monument sign "1\4 L 1 Bank Drive-Up Banking ATM"
is not allowed in that additional freestanding sign requirements are not met (i.e., the gross
area o l the signs, when added together with all other freestanding and gall sign area,
exceeds the maximum allowable sign area established for the lot).
The [Ordinance only allows two directional signs that do not count towards the m.aximr.rm
allowable sign area as long as they do not exceed twelve square feet, Therefore only two
of they four proposed directional signs shall be allowed.
M. The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan shall be subject to the review and
approval by the City Engineer.
1 1 The applicant shall bury the overhead distribution lines along 60 Street North, The
timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying, of distribution lines in
front of Lowrve's along 60t Street North, The applicant shall escrow sufficient funds, as
specified by the City Engineer, to complete the improvement or agree that the City will
complete the work and petition for the public improvement, waiving notice of public
bearing and assessments, as required under Minnesota Statute 429.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 9 t day
of October 2008.
Ar•1 FEST
Eric A, Johnson, City Administrator
Michael Lilj e ;rear, Chair
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Attachment A
Washington County GE() Code: 05-029-20-12-0033
Legal _Description: Lot. 2, Nock 1, WaNviart Addition.
Physical Address: 13613 60 St. N.
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Application Materials
Variance- Lapse of Approval:
JA TAC1 IVI E 13
Site Plan Design Guidelines Review Sign Variance
1 Bank
Application i OI'i
Fees
Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /2 0 1 1 X 17 Sets)
Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
e Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
O Property Tax Statenaent(s) /Legal Description(s)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: September 25, 2008
Planning Commission Review Recommendation: October 29, 2008
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on
the request, the variance shall become null and void twelve (12) months after the date of
approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the construction of any
building structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as part of this variance. 'file property
owner shall have the right to submit an application to extend the approval of a variance to the
Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of said approval.
(401.4.0 .1 401,4.0.2)
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WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from M l
Bank for a site plan review, Design Guidelines review, and a variance to allow a third building
-wall sign for a fall service drive -up banking facility on Lot 2, Block 1, `al-- I\4art Addition; and
after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of oak Park
ileights recommended that the request be approved with conditions. The City Council of the
City of Oak Park Heights makes the f )llo \wing findings of fact and resolution:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
SEE ATTACHMENT A
2 The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community (Development (.Department consistin; of the following items:
follows, t( wit:
and
and
RESOLUTION C)N NO:).
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF .'ACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE 07 0/ COTJNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY M 1 BANK FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW, DESIGN
GUIDELINES REVIEW, AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A THIRD
BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR A FULL SERVICE DRIVE-UP BANKING
FACILITY ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WAL -MART ADDITION
BE APPROVED WiTH CONDITIONS
SEE ATTACHMENT 13
3. The subject property is zoned B-4, Limited Business District in which
banks with drive through facilities are a listed permitted use; and
4. The applicant is seeking consideration of a site plan review.. (Design
Guidelines review, and consideration of a variance for a third wall sign; and
request; and
5. City staff, prepared a planning report dated October 3, 2008 reviewing the
6. City staff recommends in the October 3, 2008 planning report that the
request be approved with conditions; and
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7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 9, 2008
meeting,. took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended that the application he approved with conditions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED) BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE my o!{ ()AK PARK IIFIGI rfS THAT TnE C`rrY (.()U CIL APPROVES THE
FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by M 1 Bank for a site plan review, Design guidelines
review. and as variance to allow a third building.). wall sign for a full service drive-up banking
facility on I,ot 2. Block 1, wal --Mart Addition and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
The City Council of the City of ()a.k Park Heights approves the site plan review, the Design
Guidelines review, and the variance for the third wall sign subject to the following f:andin s of
fact for the third wall sign variance:
1. The applicants have proposed a total of three wall signs, each on different facades of the
building.
2. The total square footage of each sign is less than 35 square feet or a total of less than 65
square feet.
3. The third wall sign ensures visibility of the bank and drive-through from both east and
west bound traffic on. Highway 36.
13e and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of oak Park Heights with
the following conditions:
1. The site plan (C -3.0 1 A) indicates the first drive -in unit has 174 feet of stacking, and the
second drive -in unit. has 198 feet of stacking. There is no indication of the stacking space
for the third drive-in unit. Clarification should be made regarding the slacking space.
2. The stall depth and aisle width do not meet the minimum requirements for parking stalls
that are at a 60 degree angle and 99 feet, 6 inches wide. Adjustments shall be made to the
parking area in order to meet the Ordinance requirements.
4.
The applicants shall provide a connection from the trail to the site /bui king.
1A revised Photometric Plan shall be submitted that indicates the foot candle readings to
the center line of 60 Street North to determine that the intensity requirements are met.
5 Outdoor lighting; for the parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
6. The Landscape Plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
2
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L The applicant shall provide additional information on the two non cutoff' decorative
fixtures, including light intensity, for City Council review.
8. The additional freestanding monument sign "M l Bank 1:)rivc4ip Banking ATM
is not allowed in that additional freestanding sign requirements are not met (i.e., the gross
area of the signs, when added together with all other freestanding and wall sign area,
exceeds the maximum allowable sign area established for the lot).
The ()rdinan.cc only allows two directional signs that do not count towards the maximum
allowable sign area as long as they do not exceed twelve square feet. Therefore only two
of the •four proposed directional signs shall be allowed.
1
The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan shall be subject to the review and
approval by the City Engineer.
11. The applicant shall bury the overhead distribution lines along 60 Street North. The
timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of distribution lines in
front of Lowe's along 60 Street North. The applicant shall escrow sufficient funds, as
specified by the City Engineer, to complete the improvement or agree that the City w i l l
complete the work and petition for the public i mprovemennt, waiving notice of public
hearing, and assessments, as required under 1\4innesota Statute 429.
2008.
AT' l'
App roved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 28ti, day of October
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
David I eaudet, iMayor
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: 05- 029.20.12 -0033
Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition
Physical Address: 1361.3 60 St. N.
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Application Materials
Variance A- :l of Approval:
A'[T A C.l. _111\1 ENT
Site Han Design Guidelines Review Sign Variance
M Bank
Application Form
Fees
e Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 1 l X 17 Sets)
Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
O Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: September 25, 2008
Planning Commission Review Recommendation: October 29, 2008
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on
the request, the variance shall become null and void twelve (12) months onths of fer the date of
approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the construction of any
building structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as part of this variance. The property
owner shall have the right to submit an application to extend the approval of a variance to the
Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of said approval.
(401.4C .1 401.4.C.2)
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