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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-069 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO.21-69 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPEN AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR GLAMOS WIRE, INC. (2300 MAIN STREET) WHEREAS, the City received a land use application for a Conditional Use Permit from Aamos Wire, Inc. located at 2300 Main Street and hereafter referred to as "Development"; and WHEREAS, the June 9, 2021 Planning &Zoning Staff Report and the July 12, 2021 City Council Staff Report provide supporting narrative and documentation to the land use application; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned LI, Light Industrial and allows for open and outdoor storage with an approved conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, the legal description of the subject property is as follows: THE Wl/2 OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 22, EX RD, SUBJ TO EASE OF REC; and WHEREAS, City staff has completed a review of the land use application based on the following plans: • Site Plan prepared by Michael Monn Architects revision date May 10, 2021 • ALE NSPS Land Title Survey prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated July 2, 2020; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning &Zoning Board on June 9, 2021 and the Board recommended approval of the conditional use permit with a 4-0 vote and 1 abstention. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes hereby makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the policies and recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan including: a. Land Use Plan. b. Transportation Plan. d. 0 f. E-� Utility (Sewer and Water) Plans, Local Water Management Plan. Capital Improvement Plan. Policy Plan. Natural Environment Plan. The open and outdoor storage area is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided industrial and outdoor storage as an accessory to the industrial user is consistent with that land use. The development is also consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to resource management, transportation, utilities and local water management plan. 2. The proposed development application is compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Present and future land uses include comme�°cial and industrial. The open and outdoor storage area is compatible with these uses if proper screening and compliance with the conditional use permit and City ordinances is maintained. 3. The proposed development application conforms to performance standards herein and other applicable City Codes. The open and outdoor storage area conforms will all performance standards as detailed in this resolution. 4. Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the capabilities of the City when: a. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed subdivision is A or B, traffic generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service more than one grade. b. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is C, traffic generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below C. c. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is D, traffic generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below D. d. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections providing access to the subdivision. If the existing level of service is E or F, the subdivision developer must provide, as part of the proposed project, improvements needed to ensure a level of service D or better. e. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the subdivision must have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed subdivision or the developer will pay to correct any structural deficiencies. f. The traffic generated from a proposed subdivision shall not require City street improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement Plan. However, the City may, at its discretion, consider developer -financed improvements to correct any street deficiencies. g. The LOS requirements in paragraphs a. to d. above do not apply to the I- 35W/Lake Drive or I-35E/Main St. interchanges. At City discretion, interchange impacts must be evaluated in conjunction with Anoka County and the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, and a plan must be prepared to determine improvements needed to resolve deficiencies. This plan must determine traffic generated by the subdivision project, how this traffic contributes to the total traffic, and the time frame of the improvements. The plan also must examine financing options, including project contribution and cost sharing among other jurisdictions and other properties that contribute to traffic at the interchange. h. The City does not relinquish any rights of local determination. Traffic generated by Glamos Wire, Inc. and the open and outdoor storage area are within capabilities of the streets serving the property. CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) and CSAH 14 (Main Street) are arterial and A -Minor Connector roads respectively. 5. The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water supply. The principal building, Glamos Wire, Inc. has an adequate water supply. The open and outdoor storage area does not impact the water supply. 6. The proposed development shall be served with an adequate and safe sanitary sewer system. The principal building, Glamos Wire, Inc. has an adequate sanitary sewer system. The open and outdoor storage ar°ea does not impact the sanitary sewer system. 7. The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of City funds on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed development. No City funds are being expended on this project. 8. The proposed development will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. 3 The outdoor storage of materials that cause excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors is not allowed. 9. The proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. There aI°e no natural, scenic or historic features on the existing site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of Lino Lakes in addition to the administrative requirements of a conditional use permit, the following specific performance standards of City Code Section 1007.120 (9) must also be met: (e) Open and outdoor storage (not outdoor sales lots) as an accessory use provided that: 1. The designated storage area shall comply with all building setback requirements for the district. Outside storage is prohibited between the principal structure and any public right -of --way. The required building setback along CR 84 (Otter^ Lake Road) is SO feet. The proposed outdoor storage and fence setback is 210+ ft. This requirement is met. The required rear yard building setback is 15 feet. The proposed outdoor storage and Fence setback is 480+ft. This requirement is met. The required side yard building setback is 10 feet. The proposed outdoor storage and fence is proposed 3-4 ft off the east lot line which is in line with the existing building. The existing building does not meet side yard building setbacks. Since a fence is allowed to be located on a lot line, the fence location could be allowed and the actual outdoor storage of semi -trailers, vehicles, equipment, materials etc. shall be 1Oft within the fence. No outside storage is located between the principal structur°e and any public right-of- way. 2. The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of adjacent uses and public rights -of --way via a fence and greenbelt planting strip, in accordance with §1007.043 (17)(f) of this Ordinance. Section 1007.043(17)(f) Buffer and Screen Standards requires for Outdoor Storage Yards, a minimum 8 foot tall wall or fence of permanent materials and planting shall provide shrub cover for 50% of the wall offence on the exterior side. At its discretion, the City Council may approve a modification or waiver from these standards where the affected property line adjoins another industrial property. An 8 ft. tall opaque white vinyl privacy fence extending from the existing building around the perimeter of a portion of the parking lot immediately south of the building provides screening. Additional landscape screening is also proposed at the southwest corner of the building near the fence. The City Council agrees to waive the 50% shrub cover along south, west and east lot lines due existing trees and landscaping. These existing trees and landscaping shall not be removed or they shall be replaced. 3. The entire storage area is fenced and secured in an appropriate manner. The entire storage area is fenced and secured with an 8ft tall opaque white vinyl privacy fence and the existing building. A 16 ft wide gate is proposed along the west side of the outdoor storage area. 4. The storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced, unless an alternative wear -resistant material is determined by the City Engineer to be suitable to control dust and drainage and is specifically approved by the City Council. The outdoor storage area is located on the existing bituminous blacktopped parking lot. No outdoor storage shall occur on the grass or landscape area located between the building and the parking lot. 5. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for conformity to this Ordinance and is not located in the front yard. Per the submitted Site Plan, the required number of parking stalls based on building occupancy is 156 spaces. The total number of parking stalls on site is 360. The outdoor storage area proposes to eliminate 167 parking stalls. This will leave 193 parking stalls Mich exceeds the required 156. This requirement is met. 6. The property shall not abut I-35W or I-35E. The property does not abut I-35W or I-35E. 7. The ratio of storage area to building footprint shall not exceed 2.5:1. 2.5 x 137, 824sf building footprint = 344, 560 sf storage area allowed. The proposed outdoor storage area as shown on the Site Plan is approximately 71, 200 sf. This requirement is met. 8. All parking, loading and truck staging activities shall occur on site. On - street parking and loading associated with the use is prohibited. No on -street parking is proposed. 9. Storage shall not include material considered hazardous under Federal or State Environmental Law. No additional comment. 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby approves the conditional use permit for open and outdoor storage for Glamos Wire, Inc. located at 2300 Main Street subject to the following conditions: 1. The outdoor storage of any semi -trailers, vehicles, equipment, materials etc. shall be accessory to the principal use. No off -site user storage shall be allowed. 2. The fence and/or outdoor storage items shall not impede or impair the function of the drainage, stormwater management system or bioretention basins. 3. The only items and equipment allowed in the open and outdoor storage area are as follows: a. Semi -trailers, utility trailers and company vehicles b. Wire stems c. Steel scrap bin d. Bales of cardboard e. Overflow pallets f. Snow plow and sanding equipment g. Eight (8) yard trash bin 4. All outdoor storage shall be located on the paved parking lot within the outdoor storage area. No items or equipment shall be stored on the grass or landscape area located between the building and the parking lot. 5. No outside storage shall be located between the principal structure and any public right-of-way. 6. No outdoor storage shall occur within 10 ft. of the east lot line within the outdoor storage area. 7. The 50% shrub requirement along the fence is waived; however, the existing trees and landscaping shall not be removed or they shall be replaced to provide sufficient screening in accordance with City Code. 8. All outstanding building permit issues shall be resolved within 30 days of City Council approval of the conditional use permit. 9. Failure to comply with any of the above listed conditions may result in revocation of the conditional use permit. 10. A Site Performance Agreement and securities are required. 11. A building permit for the fence installation is required. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby approves the conditional use permit subject to the following requirements being addressed prior to issuance of a building permit: 1. A Site Improvement Performance Agreement shall be approved by City Council, executed and securities in place. 2. The fence detail on Sheet SP1, Site Plan differs from the fence detail submitted as Document 3. Please revise for consistency. 3. A detail of the 16ft gate shall be provided. The gate shall provide full screening and slats are not allowed. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember Stoesz and was duly seconded by Councilmember Lyden and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty The following voted against same: None 7, Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: