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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-27 City Council Meeting Packet EnclosureMeeting Date March 27" 2007 Time Required: 5 Minutes__ Agenda Item Title: Site Plan esL n Guidelines Beier - Manley_Co . , ,e _c l e 1 P c t- - 60 Street — South Froi .tom _._.Road_: Agenda Placement New Busin Originating DepartmentiR ric Johnson Cit Administrator Requester's Signature Action Requested Ado. 4 solution Iv Conditions as Listed Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Background/Justification F lease indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please See Attached from Scott Richards ENO OS E 1. Planner's Report — March 1 t , 2007 (attachments ents can be found in the March Planning Commission Packet) 2. Planning Commission Resolution (unsigned) 3. Proposed City Council Resolution MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 4800 Olson Memorial Hi h w y, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com Eric Johnson Scott Richards March 1, 2007 RE: Oak ar Heights -- Oak Park Center, Lot 2, Block 1 Wal Mart Addition, Site Ilan and Design Standards Review FILE NO: 798.02 — 07.02 BACKGROUND Manley Commercial Inc. has made application to construct a 11,050 square foot retail building, located south of Highway 36 and east of Norell Avenue North, adjacent to the entrance to Wal Mart. The .91 acre site will be partially encumbered by an easement for the Wal Mart entrance and has not been developed. The subject site is currently zoned B-4, Limited Business District. No conditional use permits or variances are necessary for this request, thus a public hearing is not required. Site plan and design review requires Planning Commission consideration with City Council approvals. Attached for reference: Exhibit 1: Exhibit 2: Exhibit 3: Exhibit 4: Exhibit 5: Exhibit 6: Exhibit 7: Exhibit 8: Exhibit 9: Exhibit 10: Exhibit 11: Exhibit 12: Fisting Conditions Site flan Overall Site Ilan Grading Plan Utility Plan Landscape Flan Lighting Flan Floor Plan Exterior Elevations Color Elevations Pylon Sign and Trash Enclosures Project Narrative ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for commercial land use and as such, the proposed retail development is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning. The subject site is zoned B-4, Limited Business District The applicant is proposing retail and service uses that are consistent with the permitted uses of the -4 District. The site, as configured, does not have allowance for a drive - through facility. Any drive-through facility would require a conditional use permit. The limitations on parking for the site would not allow for a sit down restaurant facility. Marley Commercial is currently working with Wal Mart to develop an off -site parking agreement to allow the flexibility of locating food establishments in the proposed building. Allowances for off -site parking could be made by the City through consideration of a conditional use permit. Wal Mart currently has excess parking stalls by City standards. Lot and Setback Provisions. As shown in the table below, the proposed building and parking meet the required lot area and setback standards of the B-4 District. Lot Area 15,000 square fee Lot V1lidth feet Front Yard Setback Side Yard Setback Rear Yard Setback Parking LotDrirewa Setback Required Proposed Access. The subject site access is from the existing driveway created by Wal Mart that connects 50 Street North to the north edge of the Wal Mart parking lot. When originally approved, the Wal Mart plat included the driveway and the property under the existing Wal Mart freestanding sign as part of the overall Wal Mari site. Lot 2, Block 1 was created as a separate commercial ercial property. Wal Mart sold the driveway /sign portion of the lot to the current owner of Lot 2, Block 1. Manley Commercial will take the entire site, and create an easement for the driveway. The Wal Mart sign will be removed. The existing driveway wilt be reconstructed at the south end of the site to provide a straight access roadway between Go Street North and the northern driveway in the Wal Mart parking lot. The driveway will remain at least 10 feet from the property line, consistent with the Zoning Ordinance setback requirements. One access is shown into the proposed commercial site from the driveway. The parking lot in front of the building would also be provided with one access, although adequate space exists with the parking configuration and drive aisle to accommodate vehicle turnaround. 2 40 feet 54,114 square feet 200,15 feet 40 feet 10 feet 10 feet 20 feet 58 feet o feet 10 feet A bituminous trail is shown on the site plan adjacent to 60 Street North in conformance with the City's Trail Plan. The trail does not extend the full length of the lot. The final trail location and placement shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Off - Street Parking. Based on the proposed retail and services uses, the required number of off-street parking spaces is shown below: (11,x50 square feet X .90) + 200 square feet = 50 spaces The submitted plans indicate a total of 55 parking spaces, including three which are disability accessible. The site is consistent with the parking standards unless a sit down cafe, coffee shop, or restaurant is included as a tenant. Manley Commercial rcial i discussing an off-site parking agreement with Wal Mart. If the agreement is pursued, conditional use permit will be required to address the off - street parking arrangement. The parking area and driveway are proposed to be curbed and paved with bituminous surfacing. All of the stalls and driveway dimensions are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance standards. Landscaping. A landscape plan has been reviewed by City staff, including the City Arborist. The plan lacks species diversity, especially for the deciduous trees proposed for the site. The landscape plan shall be subject to the City Arborist's approval. Grading, Drainage and Utilities. Preliminary construction plans have been submitted. All grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Lighting. A lighting plan with photo metrics was submitted based upon an earlier plan sumlttai. The lighting plan and photometrics will need to be updated based upon the most recent submitted plan. The lighting plan should also include fixture specifications. The decorative wall lights on the building appear to feature lenses that extend below the light shield. All fixtures shall comply with the full cut-off requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Signage. The plans indicate that the existing dal Mart pylon sign will be removed. This will be made a condition of approval. One freestanding sign has been proposed in the northwest corner of the site which would be 20 feet in height and include 0 square feet of identification and tenant signage. The freestanding sign is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. The elevations include proposed locations for wall signage. The illustration is generally consistent with the ordinance requirements. Prior to erection of any signage on the subject site, a sign permit must be obtained, subject to City staff approval and consistent with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Trash Enclosure. A trash enclosure plan has been submitted. The enclosure is situated at the south side of the property and will be constructed out of the same CM Us (concrete masonry units) and brick as the principal building. The gates will be constructed from pre - finished metal panels. 3 Snow Removal. A snow removal plan should be submitted for the site subject to City staff review and approval. Xcel Distribution Wires. The City will require the applicant to bury the overhead distribution lines on the north property line. The timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of the distribution lines in front of Lowe's. The applicant shall escrow sufficient funds, as specified by the City Engineer, to complete that improvement or agree that the City will complete the work and petition for the public improvements, waiving notice of public hearing and assessment. Building Design. The submitted plans indicate that the building would be one story, approximately 25 feet in height, and with a total of 11,050 square feet. The primary facade metal is proposed to be brick and simulated stone. Decorative cols, fabric awnings, and pre - finished metal are to be used as accent materials. The front and side facades will include significant window areas, consistent with the Design Guidelines. The applicant has submitted colored building elevations indicating the building and proposed awning colors. The applicant shall be required to provide building material samples for Planning Commission and City Council review. The building plans do not indicate the location of heating and air conditioning or other mechanical units. If located on the roof, they shall be completely screened by the parapets. The plans shall be revised to include mechanical locations and screening. Each tenant bay will have a glass door entrance surrounded by large window areas. The proposed building will have architectural interest in the form of varied roof lines for different sections of the building's facade. The proposed retail building is consistent with the requirements of the B-4 District and the city's Design Guidelines. CONCLUS1ON/RECOMMENDATION The applicant has submitted the necessary materials for the proposed application. The proposed use and site design are consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the direction of the Comprehensive Plan. Based on the information contained in this report, our office recommends approval of the site plan and Design Guidelines review for the Oak Park Center retail building subject to the following conditions: 1. The Veal Mart freestanding sign, including foundations, shall be removed no later than May 1, 2007. The applicant shall post a cash escrow, as specified by the development agreement, that will be released upon sign removal and as approved by City staff. 2. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 4 3. The proposed signage for the site shall be consistent with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs on the subject site. 4. Landscape plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 5. The applicant must submit updated lighting plans detailing the proposed parking lot and exterior building lighting, subject to City staff's review and approval. All lighting shall be full cut off fixtures and compliant with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The applicant shall provide building material samples for Planning Commission and City Council review and approval. 7. A snow removal plan shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. 8, The applicant shall provide a plan indicating locations of mechanical equipment and screening subject to review and approval of City staff. 9. The licant shall bury the overhead distribution lines along 60 Street North. Pp r The tiring of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of distribution lines in front of Love's along 6O Street North. The applicant shall escrow sufficient funds, as specified by the City Engineer, to complete the improvement ent 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. 10. The Wal Mart access agreement and easements shall be provided to the City Attorney for review and approval. 11. The final trail location and placement along Go Street North shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 12. A development agreement shall be required, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. 5 and and A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY MANLEY COMMERCIAL, INC. FOR SITS PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN 11,050 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 36 AND EAST OF NORELL AVENUE NORTH, ADJACENT TO THE ENTRANCE TO WAL MART SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park I eights has received a request f•o� Manley Commercial Inc. for site plan and Design Guidelines review to construct an 1 1,050 square foot retail building, located south of Highway 36 and east of Norell Avenue North, adjacent to the entrance to Wal Mart; and after having conducted a review 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 follows, t wit: SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development elopment epartment consisting of the following items: SEE ATTACHMENT I 3. The proposed site is .91 acres and zoned 13-4, Limited Business District; 4. The request is for site plan and Design Guidelines review, no public hearing is necessary; and 5. The site is partially encumbered by an access easement for the Wal Mart 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 1, 2007 reviewing the 7. The e planning report dated March 1, 2007 recommended that the requests be approved with conditions; and entrance; and request; and A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY of OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA 8. The Planning Commission held a review at their March 8, 2007 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public and made the following recommendation: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE MY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ' H T THE LANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS 'THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Manley Commercial Inc. for site plan and Design Guidelines review to construct an 11 ,050 square foot retail building, located south of Highway 36 and east of Norell Avenue North, adjacent to the entrance to Wal Mart and affecting the real property as follows: SE E ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. The Wal Mart freestanding sign, including foundations, shall be removed ed no later than May 1, 2007. The applicant shall post a cash escrow, as specified by the development agreement, that will be released upon sign removal and as approved by City staff. 2. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. The r p os d si na e for the site shall be consistent with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning onin Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs on the subject site. 4. Landscape plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 5. The applicant must submit updated lighting plans detailing the proposed parking lot and exterior building lighting, subject to City staff s review and approval. All lighting shall be full cut off fixtures and compliant with Section 401.1 5.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building elevations and building material selection. 7. A snow removal plan shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. 8. The applicant shall provide a plan indicating locations of mechanical equipment and screening subject to revie w and approval of City staff. 9 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 b the City Engineer, to complete the improvement or agree that the City will 2 complete the work and petition for the public improvement, waiving notice of public hearing and assessments, as required under Minnesota Statute 429. 10. The Wal Mart access agreement and easements shall be provided to the City Attorney for review and approval. 11. The final trail location and lacer e t along 60 Street North shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 12. The applicant shall provide a plan for a central postal box for the center, subject to review and approval of the City and the Postmaster. 13. A development agreement shall be required, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 8 day of March 2007. ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator Michael ilj egren, Chair 3 WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Manley Commercial Inc. for site plan and Design Guidelines revie w to construct an 11,050 square foot retail building, locate south of Highway 36 and east of Norell Avenue North, adjacent to the entrance to \Val Mart; and after having conducted a review relative thereto, the Planning Commission of oak Park (--(eights recommended that the applicable be approved with conditions. The City Council of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: follows, to wit: and and and entrance; and request; and RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOL[ITION OT THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY MANLEY COMMERCIAL, INC. FOR SITE PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN 11,050 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 36 AND EAST OF NORELL AVENUE NORTH, ADJACENT TO THE ENTRANCE TO WAL MART BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 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: SEE ATTACHMENT 13 3. The proposed site is .91 acres and zoned B-4, Limited Business District; 4. The request is for site plan and Design Guidelines review, no public hearing is necessary; and 5. The site is partially encumbered by an access easement for the Wal Mart 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 1, 2007 reviewing the 7. The planning report dated March 1, 2007 recommended that the requests be approved with conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a review at their March 8, 2007 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public and recommended that the application be approved with conditions. NOW, HEREFOR , 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 Manley Commercial Inc. for site plan and Design Guidelines review to construct an 11,050 square foot retail building, located south of Highway 36 and east of Norell Avenue North, adjacent to the entrance to Wal Mart and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with the following conditions: 1. The Wal Mart freestanding sign, including foundations, shall be removed no later than May 1, 2007. The applicant shall post a cash escrow, as specified by the development agreement, that will be released upon sign removal and as approved by City staff. 2. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. The proposed signage for the site shall be consistent with Section 401 .1 . G of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signs on the subject site. 4. Landscape plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 5. The applicant must submit updated lighting plans detailing the proposed parking lot and exterior building lighting, subject to City staff's review and approval. All lighting shall be full cut off fixtures and compliant with Section 401.1 13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The Planning Commission and City Council was favorable to the building elevations and building material selection. 7. A snow removal plan shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. 8. The applicant shall provide a plan indicating locations of mechanical equipment and screening subject to review and approval of City staff. 2 9 i The licant shall bury the overhead distribution lines along 6O" Street North. The timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of distribution lines in font 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 will complete the work and petition for the public improvement, waiving notice of public hearing and assessments, as required under Minnesota Statute 429. 10. The Wal Mart access agreement and easements shall be provided to the City Attorney for review and approval. 11. The final trail location and placement along 6O Street North shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 12. The applicant shall provide a plan for a central postal box for the center, subject to review and approval of the City and the postmaster. 13. A development agreement ent shall be required, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. 2007. ATTEST: Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 27 day of March Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator David id Beaudet, Mayor 3