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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-05 Planning Report • • NAC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. is 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55415 Telephone: 952.595.9536 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 plannersenacplanning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Tom Melena FROM: Jason Lindahl / Scott Richards DATE: April 5, 2001 RE: Oak Park Heights — Rainbow Fuel Station Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development Amendment, & Sign Variance. FILE NO.: 798.02 — 01.01 BACKGROUND RLK Kuusisto, LTD, has filed an application on behalf of Rainbow Foods and Oppidan Investment for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), an amendment to the existing planned unit development (PUD), and a sign variance to allow the construction of a fuel service center in the parking lot of the existing Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The fuel service station will have three fueling pumps, a covered canopy, and a 64 square foot kiosk station to provide customer services. The subject property is located just east of Highway 5 at the intersection of Neal Avenue and 58 Street. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site Location Map Exhibit B: Concept Exhibit Exhibit C: Master Site Plan Exhibit D: Grading, Drainage, & Erosion Control Exhibit E: Topography Survey Exhibit F: Exterior Elevations Exhibit G: Canopy and Pump Elevation Exhibit H: Narrative ANALYSIS — SITE PLAN Comprehensive Plan & Zoning. The Proposed Land Use Map guides the subject property for Commercial use. In addition, the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District. According to Section 401.33.B, all permitted uses in all commercial districts are potentially allowed in the PUD District. The PUD, as approved, utilizes the B -2, General Business District as the basis for land use and performance standard approvals. A fuel service facility is a conditionally permitted use in the B -2, General Business District. Grading & Drainage. According to the applicant's survey, this site will drain to the two existing storm water catch basins in the parking lot. These catch basins then drain to the site's storm water pond on the south side of the property. The City Engineer indicates that potential fuel spills could easily enter the storm water system with the current drainage design. The storm water catch basins will need to designed with devices to catch and hold fuel spills. Additionally, the outlets in the storm water ponds may need to be adjusted so that the ponds hold spills until the environmental hazard can be removed. A revised drainage plan will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Setbacks. The proposed fuel station will be internal to the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center and therefore setbacks are not an issue. Parking. The table below illustrates the required parking for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. As a result of this development, the site will lose 32 of its 611 existing stalls. In addition, Rainbow operates a seasonal garden center that occupies approximately 50 stalls. As illustrated below, even with these additional uses the site still provides 539 stalls and is well above the required 443 stalls. Required Parking Standards for the Oak Park Pond Shopping Center Use Size Required Provided Shopping Center 88,313 443 539 Access. As designed, this site will have access from the main access drive for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The applicant's plans illustrate removal of two parking islands and the creation of a 147 -foot wide access point to this drive lane. The City Engineer should comment the proposed design and how it will effect traffic movement through the shopping center. Bob Brackey, owner of the property directly to the east of the Oak Park Ponds development, has proposed access to the northeast corner of the Rainbow parking lot. This drive would eventually connect 58 Street to the existing development and provide access for the Brackey property. As a condition of approval for the CUP /PUD, the applicant would be required to allow this access drive connection. 2 Loading. The site does not have a designated off - street loading area. Given the small size of the kiosk, no significant deliveries of retail products for sale is likely. However, the site will have regular delivery of gas. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to either designate an off - street loading area in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance or schedule all gas deliveries during off -peak hours. Landscaping. To allow for access to this site, the applicant will remove two parking islands and four existing trees. The landscape plan indicates these trees will be replaced with four new Autumn Blaze Maple trees on the east side of the fueling area. These trees will add decoration and shade to the site. The landscape plan shall be subject to final review and approval by the City Arborist. Architectural Appearance. According to the Design Guidelines Ordinance, the standards shall be enforced in all commercial and industrial areas. The Design Guidelines require that office and commercial buildings contain at least three Grade I materials and be at least 65% Grade I or Grade II materials. Glass must make up 30% of the 65 %. Not more than 35% of the building shall be Grade II or III materials and not more than 10% of the building shall be Grade IV materials. The applicant's elevations do not detail the materials to be used in the building. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to design the kiosk to match the existing Rainbow building and comply with the Design Guidelines standards. The building should have a brick or rock faced block base with glass windows. Signage. This site must comply with the sign standards outlined in the original PUD agreement for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center and the standards for properties in the B -2 District as outlined in Section 401.15.G. These standards limit this site to one wall sign no larger than 150 square feet. The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. As a result, the applicant is requesting a variance for the number of signs (see variance section of this report). Lighting. According to the applicant, lighting of the site will utilize the existing parking lot lights and lights within the overhead canopy. The applicant must submit a detailed lighting and photometric plan for review and approval by the City in conformance with the outdoor lighting standards outlined in Section 401.15.B.7. Hours of Operation. The fuel station is proposed to be open 24 hours a day. A Rainbow employee will occupy the kiosk during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff is concerned about the potential for over -fills during the hours when no attendant is on duty. Staff recommends that, as a condition of approval, the site shall have an attendant during all hours of operation. Noise. The performance standards related to noise are outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends that a condition of approval prohibit the use of outdoor speaker systems on this site. 3 Trash Enclosure. The site plan does not show an area for trash storage. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to designate an area for trash storage. This area should be inside the proposed building or in a trash enclosure that is constructed of the same materials as the building. ANALYSIS — SIGN VARIANCE Section 401.04.A.5 states that a variance from the terms of this ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: 1. 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. 2. 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 reasonable use. 3. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from actions of the applicant. 4. Granting the variance request will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district under the same conditions. 5. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 6. The request is not a use variance. 7. The variance request is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. 8. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. Finding: The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. Staff finds that granting a variance from one to three signs is justified in that the fuel service station is located off of the right -of -way in the center of the shopping center. Neal Avenue is located approximately 250 feet from the canopy. Multiple signs are necessary for identification of the fuel service station from either entrance into the Oak Park Ponds development. 4 ANALYSIS — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Section 401.30.E.3 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the standards to review when considering a conditional use permit for a motor fuel station. These standards, along with staffs findings for each, are outlined below. 1. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale of offering for sale of motor fuels and /or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Ordinance for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. Finding: The motor fuel station as proposed will be required to comply with all ordinance standards or variances will be required for those elements that do not comply. 2. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Finding: According to the Design Guidelines Ordinance, the design guideline standards shall be enforced in all commercial and industrial areas. The applicant's elevations do not detail the materials to be used in the building. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to design the kiosk to match the existing building and comply with the Design Guidelines standards. The building should have a brick or rock faced block base with glass windows. 3. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Finding: According to the applicant, with the exception of the parking islands that will be landscaped with trees, the site will be covered with bituminous paving. 4. A minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and minimum lot widths of one hundred fifty (150) feet. Finding: The proposed motor fuel station will be part of Lot 2, Block 1, of Oak Park Ponds Addition. According to the applicant, this lot is approximately 14 acres in size and 920 feet wide. These dimensions meet the lot requirements for properties in the B -2 District. 5 5. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. Finding: As called for above, staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to submit a storm water drainage plan for both the catch basins and pond that addresses how to handle potential fuel spillages. All drainage plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 6. A curb not less than six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. Finding: This area of the site does not contain a public sidewalk. As a result, this provision is not applicable. 7. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from a public right -of -way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district or public right - of -way. However, the applicant must still submit a detailed lighting and photometric plan for the overhead canopy to demonstrate it will comply with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. 8. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. Finding: According to the applicant, the pump islands will be installed on concrete to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The design of the pump island must be approved by the City Engineer. 9. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district. 10. Parking or cars magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. Finding: This site is not directly adjacent to a residential district. 11. Vehicle access points shall create a minimum of conflicts with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 6 1 i Finding: The applicant's plans illustrate that they intend to remove the concrete parking islands between the proposed site and the access drive lane for the shopping center. The City Engineer should comment as to the appropriateness of this design. 12. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance. Finding: Signage on this site must comply with both the standards of the original PUD agreement for the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center and the standards for properties in the B -2 District as outlined in Section 401.15.G. These standards limit this site to 150 square feet of wall signage. The applicant is proposing three canopy signs totaling 46.8 square feet. While the total size of these signs conforms with the City's standards, the number of signs does not. As a result, the applicant should seek a variance for the number of signs (see variance section of this report). 13. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. Finding: Staff recommends that a condition of approval prohibit the use of an outdoor speaker system on this site. 14. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. Finding: According to the applicant's proposal, no outside storage is anticipated for this site. Should the property owner wish to have an outdoor storage area, they must apply for and receive approval of an additional conditional use permit under Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. 15. Sales or product other than specifically mentioned in this subdivision be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Section 401.15.E.6 of this Ordinance. Finding: Sales or product other than specifically mentioned in this subdivision shall be subject to an additional conditional use permit and shall be in compliance with the fencing, screening, and landscaping requirements outlined in Section 401.15.E.6 of this Ordinance. 16. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, find that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. Finding: The conditional use permit is subject to review and modification by the City Council. 7 17. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. Finding: The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 were reviewed and are satisfactorily met. CONCLUSION /RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), an amendment to the existing planned unit development (PUD), and a sign variance to allow the construction of a fuel service center in the parking lot of the existing Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. This recommendation is based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the conditions outlined below. 1. Both the catch basins and the existing storm water pond shall be improved to prevent and treat fuel spillages prior to their entrance into the City's system. The drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. Access to this site is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. The landscape plan shall be subject to final review and approval by the City Arborist. 4. Prior to installation of the proposed signs, the applicant must receive approval of a variance for the number of signs requested. 5. The applicant shall submit and receive approval of detailed lighting and photometric plan that demonstrates that the lights from the proposed canopy are in conformance with the outdoor lighting standards outlined in Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The applicant shall submit color renderings and material samples that demonstrate the kiosk will comply with the design guidelines standards. 7. The City Engineer shall approve the design of the pump islands. 8. Use of an outdoor speak system is prohibited. 9. Should the applicant request an outdoor storage area, they must apply for and receive approval of an additional conditional use permit under Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. 8 r1 � 10. The fuel service center must have an attendant on duty during all hours of operation. 11. The applicant shall designate an off - street loading area in conformance with Section 401.15.F.12 of the City Code or schedule all gas deliveries during off - peak hours. 12. The owners of the site property (Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition) shall agree to a future private roadway access from the northeast corner of the property to the property directly to the east (Outlot A, Brackey 2 Addition). 13. The applicant shall demonstrate that the site has adequate trash storage. This area should be inside the proposed building or in a trash enclosure that is constructed of the same materials as the building. 14. 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W IIIII i P � J 0 Z p= o 4' © © I A L DUAL COLUMN CANOPY SIDE ELEVATION a k 3/16• r GASOLINE DISPENSER ELEVATIONS 0 MAMA SET 3-0NE -1-EL © 1/e s 1' a DISPENSER -EL O a A -1 j • 9 rt-1-4K Engineering Creating extraordinary • Plan ning Surveying • Landscape Architecture >s1S.1" 1-.113 ) Communities for our clients F ST_ 19 RAINBOW FOODS -FUEL SERVICE CENTER CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / PUD AMENDMENT PROJECT NARRATIVE Prepared by RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. March 23, 2001 INTRODUCTION On behalf of Rainbow Foods (Rainbow) we are pleased to submit this application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and an amendment to the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the placement and use of a fuel service center. The fuel facility will be placed at the existing Rainbow Food store located at the intersection of 58 Street North and Neal Avenue North. The fuel facility will have three fueling pumps, a covered canopy, and an 8 -foot by 8 -foot kiosk station to provide customer service. A CUP is required for this facility in the B -2 zoning district, as well as an amendment to the existing PUD. PROJECT REQUEST Twin Cities based Rainbow Foods started in September 1983 and has grown to 45 stores, located mainly in the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan area. Rainbow Foods currently holds 30 percent of the Twin Cities market share. An emerging and growing trend among grocery store facilities is the inclusion of fuel service centers at existing and new stores. There are currently 1,400 supermarket fuel centers in the United States, and that number is expected to be more than 5,000 by the Year 2005. The reason for this trend is convenience. Grocery store customers are telling store operators they want more convenience in the shopping experience, and they want "one- stop" shopping. To remain competitive in the ever - changing retail environment, grocery store operators must add fuel service centers. Hibbing Office Minnetonka Office St. Paul Office Twin Ports Office Ham Lake Office 1 • , ., I' 303 East 19th St. 6110 Blue Circle Dr. 2060 Centre Pointe Blvd. 101 West Second St. Caine & Associates PO Box 656 Suite 100 Suite 1 Suite 205 Land Surveyors, Inc. m r Hibbing, MN 55746 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Duluth, MN 55802 17720 Highway 65 NE Phone: (218) 262 -5528 Phone: (952) 933 -0972 Phone: (651) 454 -4554 Phone: (218) 720 -6219 Ham Lake, MN 55304 7 Toll Free: (800) 520 -3824 Toll Free: (888) 884 -9678 Toll Free: (800) 847 -8532 Toll Free: (877) 720 -6219 Phone: (763) 434 -7646 A Subsidiary of Fax: (218) 262 -5059 Fax: (952) 933 -1153 Fax: (651) 454 -4608 Fax: (218) 720 -6267 Fax: (763) 434 -8007 RLK Kuusisto, Ltd RLK- Kuusisto Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. .. • Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center March 23, 2001 • Conditional Use Permit Page 2 of 6 Project Narrative The fuel service center will be located on the Rainbow Food property, and will be fully integrated into the existing Rainbow Food store. The architecture of the kiosk and canopy will be consistent with the Rainbow Food store design. A Rainbow employee will attend the kiosk during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pumps will stay open 24 hours. The fuel center is ADA compliant. The underground fuel tanks and piping are double insulated with an uninterrupted monitoring system that includes an automatic shutdown feature. EXISTING CONDITIONS The fuel facility will be located on the Rainbow Food property. This Rainbow Foods is part of the Oak Park Ponds Shopping Center. The shopping center is accessible from 58 Street and Neal Avenue. Adequate water, sanitary sewer and storm water facilities currently serve the area. ZONING CODE The property is zoned B -2 "Retail Business District ". The purpose of the B -2, General Business District, is to provide for high intensity retail or service outlets, which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are provided. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and services on a community market scale, and be located in areas, which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities. The fuel service center and existing Rainbow Foods store are consistent with the intent of the City's B -2 zoning category. However, the fuel service center, defined in the code as a Motor Fuel Station, does require a Conditional Use Permit. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The following addresses the specific review criteria for a Conditional Use Permit. Criteria A: Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Ordinance for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. It is the intent that the proposed Fuel Service Station meets all requirements of the Zoning Code, except for the pump islands (See Criteria H). . Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center March 23, 2001 Conditional Use Permit Page 3 of 6 Project Narrative Criteria B: The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. The canopy and kiosk will have an exterior finish to match that of the existing shopping center. Criteria C: The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The entire area will be paved with bituminous except the islands shall be landscaped with trees and sod. Criteria D: A minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20, 000) square feet and minimum lot widths of one hundred fifty (150) feet. The proposed Fuel Service Station is part of Lot 2, Block 1, of Oak Park Ponds Addition. This lot is 14 acres ±, and has a lot width of 920 feet ±. Criteria E: A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed The existing drainage system will be utilized which consists of a storm sewer with two catch basins within 40 feet of the site. Criteria F: A curb not less than six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. A sidewalk is not applicable to this site. Criteria G: The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right -of -way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B. of this Ordinance. The existing lights within the parking lot will remain in place and will be utilized for this site. The canopy will have additional lighting, which will meet the requirements of Code 401.15.B.7. . n Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center March 23, 2001 • Conditional Use Permit Page 4 of 6 Project Narrative Criteria H: Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. The fuel pumps will be constructed on a concrete slab, not a raised island. This is to allow for ADA compliance. Criteria I: At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than jive (5) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. This Fuel Service Station is not adjacent to a residential boundary. Criteria J: Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. Again, this station is not adjacent to a residential boundary. Criteria K: Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Traffic movements and access points will be generally the same as with the current parking lot. Criteria L: All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15. G. of this Ordinance. It is the intent of all signing to meet this ordinance. Criteria M: Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. The only noise generated will be that of the cars, which is acceptable in a retail area. Criteria N: No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 401.30.E.5 of this Ordinance. No outside storage is anticipated. Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center March 23, 2001 Conditional Use Permit Page 5 of 6 Project Narrative Criteria 0: Sale or products other than those specifically mentioned in this subdivision be subject to a Conditional Use Permit and be in compliance with Section 401.30.E.6 of this Ordinance. Acknowledged. Criteria P: All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. Acknowledged. Criteria Q: The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. Acknowledged. Criteria R: The City may allow a motor fuel pump canopy to encroach ten (10) feet into a required setback provided the canopy support structure does not encroach on the setback and the setback encroachment will not result in an obstruction of traffic visibility. The canopy is approximately the same size as the concrete slab, and is approximately 30 feet from the property line. PARKING FACILITY The Rainbow Foods lot contains the following uses, approximate square footage of each respective building, and number of parking stalls required by City Code: USES SIZE REQUIRED PARKING STALLS * Rainbow Foods 64,313 S.F. 322 * Retail A 9,600 S.F. 48 * Retail B 10,500 S.F. 53 * Retail C 3,900 S.F. 20 TOTAL 88,313 S.F. 443 Existing Parking Spaces — 611 Total Parking Spaces after the Station is Added - 583 . n Rainbow Foods -Fuel Service Center March 23, 2001 Conditional Use Permit Page 6 of 6 Project Narrative APPLICANT AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM Applicant Brian McFadden Tel. 480 - 283 -8963 Preconstruction Development Services Fax 480 -283 -8913 C/o Fleming Companies, Inc. 1034 East Hiddenview Drive Phoenix, AZ 85048 Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect/Surveyor Leon Opatz, P.E. Tel. 763 - 434 -7646 Steve Schwanke, AICP Fax 763 - 434 -8007 Kurt Kisch, P.L.S. 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