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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/2001 P&Z Minutes• Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Schaps called the Lino Lakes Plan p.m., October 10, 2001. • II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Board meeting to order at 6:30 Ms. Lane made a MO 74N to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2001, meeting of the Lino L. 'lanm ,Yn; d Zoning Board, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carriedi, en abstained). IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Schaps declared open mike open at 6:31 p.m. No one was present for open mike. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 -0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, Molin Concrete, 415 Lilac Street, Amend Conditional Use Permit, Amend Interim Use Permit, Site Plan Review Chair Schaps declared the continued public hearing opened at 6:32 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 2 Staff presented the applications by Molin Concrete Products Company for amendments to the existing conditional use permit (CUP), amendments to the existing interim use permit, and for a site plan review. The requested amendments would change several of the conditions that were adopted with previous approvals. The site plan review application was for a new manufacturing building on the site. The new building also was an amendment to the conditional use permit. Staff reviewed that the Planning & Zoning Board opened the public hearing at the September 11, 2001 meeting and continued the hearing to allow for a neighborhood meeting. A meeting with the neighbors occurred September 26, 2001. Approximately 15 residents attended, along with representatives of Molin, Cheesebrough Trucking, the City Planner, and P & Z Chair Schaps. Staff reviewed the Molin site which included approximately industrial use by both the old and the new comprehensive the site was zoned LI, the southern 35 acres was zoned was guided for rth 20 acres of Staff presented details of the new structure, noting t included two cement silos rising to approxima the GI zone was 45'. But, building heights in exc° be allowed through a conditional use pe Staff noted the proposal included o approximately 33 feet high. Th 500 feet in the central portion o entire new storage area. F cranes. The cranes woul ew production facility 70' 'n hei t. The height maximum in he standards of the districts may ovided'in the zoning ordinance. (gantry system) that would stand serve a new storage area covering 150 by te. The cranes would run on rails over the t would be stored more compactly using the ad product directly onto trucks. Staff advised that ` earls building was constructed, the exterior lighting caused some concern among b residents. It was unlikely that the exterior lighting would exceed the Cit ± nanr restrictions. However, photometric plans were submitted along with a cu e the exterior lighting fixtures and the proposed building lighting complied with the requirements. The proposed fixture meets City policy requiring a fully shielded design s `' h as a shoebox fixture. Lighting on the new crane must also comply with these requirements. Information on crane lighting must be submitted and reviewed before City Council consideration of the applications. Staff advised that no landscaping around the new building was planned. Staff presented details on traffic, voluntary compliance to prohibit on- street truck parking on Lilac Street, parking requirements, grading and drainage plans which were reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed District and received preliminary approval. Staff noted that Molin had not proposed new signage. Staff reviewed the 1997 conditional use permit amendment that Moline had for the concrete plant that covers the entire site. They also had an interim use permit for outdoor storage that covered the northern 20 acres. In 1997 the City approved an amendment to • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 3 the CUP as well as the interim use permit. The CUP amendment did include an • expansion of the production building and included the batch plant that was 80' high. Staff advised that the conditions attached to the 1997 approvals did not specifically distinguish between the two permits —the conditional use permit and the interim use permit. The interim use permit only covered the northern 20 acres which was zoned LI. The conditional use permit covered the entire property. One can infer that conditions related to storage were intended to apply to the northern area. However, there had been differing interpretations voiced regarding which conditions apply where. Staff reviewed the conditions approved in 1997 and Molin's request that conditions 11 a, 13c, and 13e be eliminated. With regard to noise standards, staff noted the excerpts from M' es as listed with comments in the staff report. Staff noted that a test must be e to de ne if the specified decibel level was exceeded for 10% of the time o� our, r for 50% of the time for one hour. Daytime was defined as 7:00 am to time as 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Molin had a noise measurement analys' ctober 2000 by Wenck Associates. On October 24, 2000, the firm t from 4:30 am to 5:30 am and from 5:30 am to 6:30 am. On October 201 ,1 the took readings from 4:30 am to 5:30 am. The readings indicated no violation _ PCA noise rules during those times. MPCA did state in a conversatio i F. y staff that if a test was conducted by established methods, MPCA typically a t� results of the test. Staff advised that neighbors we the MPCA to see if MPCA w a waiting period of sever perform another analysis. y the Wenck analysis. Staff contacted e analysis. This was possible, but there was ad, the City hired a noise analysis consultant to Staff noted the me the vironmental Specialist, on August 29, 2001 the Environment. Board t : d the project pending; submission of landscape plan, tree inventory, Ric W . '' rshed's TWAFFA requirement information, lighting plan, an understanding o e _ al use on the site, use of well heads on site as indicated by the County Well Poi Index. The landscape plan should show the use of native groundcover plants and trees, t e berm area on the north should be looked at for effectiveness and the use of irrigation, and the City should re -focus on the priorities set forth in the current Surface Water management Plan review process so that the surface water issues were better understood in plan review sites such as Molin Concrete. Staff commented that it was not clear why the Environmental Board did not receive the submitted landscape plan. The landscaping plan was approved in 1997. The new plan was a revision of the previously approved plan, and the drought - resistant species have already been planted. Staff advised that no tree loss would occur from the proposed new building. The Rice Creek Watershed had granted its preliminary approval. A complete lighting plan would be a condition of approval before City Council review. Chemical use on the site was not changing, nor were any new wells being proposed. Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 4 Staff explained that the City's surface water plan must be consistent with the Watershed plan. Both the Watershed and the City included surface water plan requirements in the review of all projects. Staff presented the findings that must be made for consideration of a conditional use permit. Staff recommended finding that the project met those requirements. Staff noted that in addition to those general findings, a CUP for a concrete product plant must include the provisions detailed in Sec. 8 Subd. 2.I.9. Staff believed these provisions were addressed in the recommended conditions of approval. Staff noted the list contained in the report which included specific conditions and then specified which permit and/or approval it applied to. The "entire site" was the entire 55 acres, which was covered by the conditional use permit. The n.,.ortion was the 20 -acre area zoned LI and covered by the interim use permit he sou rn portion of the site was 35 acres and was zoned GI. The site plan review the .,oposed new extruded precast manufacturing building, overhead cr a s, s'y,. s, r E; :associated grading and site work. Staff recommended approval of the applicatio . ith '' a co + itions detailed in the report. Mr. Lyden asked about outdoor storage this instance. Mr. Smyser replied the u originally received an Interim Use the fencing issue was because o provided screening. Mr. Corson asked what Smyser presented th landscaping that w g and ow the Ordinance applied in grandfathered in because they had The primary reason for not addressing , as well as the landscaping, which also of '" e buffered area was coniferous landscaping. Mr. lan to the Board and pointed out the types of Mr. Corson as r e s f felt comfortable that there was enough landscaping present to provide adeq s ening year round. Mr. Smyser replied staff believed the landscaping was 'F; ' equate. He stated it would take a number of years for all of the landscaping to su iciently grow to provide the intended screening. Mr. Corson stated he would like to see the vegetation become established and suggested a drip hose for the first and second year. Mr. Smyser replied he would bring this issue to Council. Mr. Corson asked for further explanation regarding the semi- tractors on the southern part of the zone. Mr. Smyser replied the truckers were independent truckers and for some sites they would be required to have the back -up beepers on their trucks. Staff did not feel it was workable to have the applicant be responsible for having independently owned trucks on their property that had beepers on them. If this would become a problem, it could be addressed at that time. Mr. Lyden asked where the chain link fence was relative to the plantings and the berm. He asked for the setback of where the berm started at the northern property boundary. • • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 5 Mr. Smyser indicated on the landscaping plan where the berm and plantings were. He stated the berm was 110 feet from the property line to where the berm began. The berm is 40' wide, which adds up to a 150' setback area. Mr. Lyden expressed concern about the landscaping and the runway. Mr. Smyser replied this situation would not have been allowed if the airport overlay were enforced. But this was a situation where they were dealing with everything the best they could. Chair Schaps invited the applicant to make comment. Randy Molin, applicant, stated with respect for the irrigation on the berm, the landscaping would be monitored and maintained for the first couple of years by a landscaping company. After that time, Molin Concrete would maintain the landscaping themselves. Douglas Miller, 7780 Lois Lane, believed the landscapin_.� as te. He asked that a minimum of two rows of coniferous trees be planted • ng : a b� He expressed that these problems had not been addressed in 1997. Wi gation, he asked that the landscaping be adequately watered and maintain + R ssed concern regarding the noise issues. He stated he was bothered b mo R mg noise. He suggested their hours of operation start at 7:00 a.m. He aske ound tests be prepared. He asked there be time limits in place. He . e•� not operate their business on Saturday mornings. He expressed concern about ust con 1. He expressed concern about traffic flow on Fourth Avenue. He asked tw e . cony tion that the applicant stay with their original traffic flow plan of 199 => ke•� ere he residents could go if they had problems that could not be wor • he applicant directly. John Herman ( ?sp), 785 ' ► '' ane, • 'ated he had understood that the irrigation of the trees had already be • es • eviously. He asked if the applicant had a watering truck. He thanked ican d the Board members for working with the neighbors on their conce s. He d he did not believe the Molin property met the requirements of the City's z He dicated many things had changed in that area since it was first zoned. He state • u rstood that the applicant had a business to run, but the neighbors had lives to lead so. He stated the applicant should have to run its business within the current zoning or nances. He expressed concern that Molin kept coming back for further Conditional Use Permits. He expressed concern regarding the hours of operation. He stated it was not reasonable to have unlimited hours of operation. He asked the applicant to compromise on this issue. He expressed concern about the increase in production necessary to recoup their cost of the expansion. He stated with the increase of production, that would lead to additional truck traffic. He stated additional traffic was not only an inconvenience, it was also a safety issue. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:27 p.m., and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Corson inquired about the truck traffic on Lilac and traffic turning north. He asked if the roads to the north would receive additional traffic and what was the future for those roads and were they able to handle this additional traffic. Mr. Smyser replied this area Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 6 was zoned for industrial use. The roads were intended for the industrial use. He stated not all of the trucks that drove on Lilac or Fourth Avenue were from the applicant. Mr. Corson asked if the speed limit was something that needed to be addressed on Lilac. Mr. Powell replied if a speed study were done, there would most likely be a recommendation to increase it. He stated Lilac was a County road and Fourth Avenue was a State Aid Road. Main Street was a County road. Mr. Smyser stated with respect to noise, the City had contracted with a consultant to monitor the noise. He stated he had hoped to have the result for tonight's meeting, but they had been unable to test for noise due to the weather. However, the noise test would be done before this went to the Council. Mr. Hyden expressed concern that that there were not enough He stated he would like to see the landscaping plan provide trees. Mr. Smyser stated the landscaping shown on the pl review the plan again and if it was necessary, they wo this would be presented to the Council. He stated t the landscaping. s trees on the site. coniferous r, but staff would al landscaping and was comfortable with Chair Schaps agreed that additional landscaping ded. Mr. Lyden requested the applicant plan having them no further apart than 1 applicant needed to begin their City make sure the applicant f deadline in which they ne Tom Molin stated stated the main bu trucks. It was the natu job site on tim business and th p.m. was when agree that their h of coniferous trees that were staggered orter than 8 feet tall. He asked if the e early morning hours. He asked that the on all of the conditions and that there be a ve any intention of having a 24 -hour operation. He 1 "' m t started early in the morning was the loading of the the business to load the trucks early to get the materials to the a 5:00 a.m. starting time was a very necessary part of their en running on that premise for the past 30 years. He stated 8:00 of the outdoor activity stopped. Chair Schaps asked if they would rs of operation would generally be 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for outdoor activity. Mr. Molin asked if there could be any exceptions to this. Chair Schaps replied the Board understood that there may be times when those hours may not work, but this would only be allowed as an exception only and not the rule. Mr. Lyden asked if the applicant would place a sign on their property indicating "left turn only ". Chair Schaps expressed concern that the applicant would then be dictating traffic on a public road. The City Engineer stated this was a legal question, but this would increase the wear, tear and load on the road to the south. • • • • • • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 7 Mr. Molin agreed to look at the additional landscaping requested. However, he pointed out that they had spent a great deal of money putting in the berm, which was what he thought was requested on the 1997 Conditional Use Permit. Chair Schaps stated he was not necessarily for 8 -foot conifers, but stated he would like to see smaller additional conifers on top of the berm. He asked for an opinion from the City Forester to see if this could or could not be done and if the cost was or was not reasonable. Mr. Lyden asked if there could be anything done with respect to the dust. Mr. Molin stated this had been addressed at the neighborhood meeting and this would be taken care of. Mr. Lyden asked the applicant to have a deadline for completion of everything. Mark Groff ( ?sp), Chief Financial Officer Molin Concrete, stated he believed that Molin had met all of the Conditional Use provisions. Mr. Smyser replied quite a few of the conditions did have The conditions that did not have specific deadlines, wh part of them. issues. Mr. Herman expressed concern regarding the hours ope o= . He asked what the compromise was if they were allowed their no r ho rs of . eration. Mr. Corson asked for clarification on C Schaps replied this needed to be done b Council's decision. Mr. Corson made a MOTION Company Amendments to Use Permit, 415 Lilac S s landscaping suggestion. Chair ouncil meeting and it would be up to request of Molin Concrete Products Use Permit and Amendments to the Interim ject o the following conditions: 1. All permits /ap • `= quires+ by the Rice Creek Watershed District, including drainage d grade d wetland delineation, shall be obtained prior to any site grading. ers permit applies to the overall conditional use permit for the concrete pl o mg the entire site, as well as the site plan review. 2. Final utility, _ ''ading, and drainage plans must obtain approval from the City Engineer prior to site grading or building permit. This condition applies to the overall conditional use permit for the concrete plant, covering the entire site, as well as the site plan review. 3. If off - street parking creates safety concerns in the future, the City shall re- examine the parking needs and may require additional parking spaces. This condition applies to the overall conditional use permit for the concrete plant, covering the entire site. 4. Proper building permits must be obtained prior to any construction of the new building. All proposed structures shall comply with applicable City building material requirements. An escrow shall be established according to City policy as part of the building permit to insure completion of all site improvements. This condition applies to the site plan review. Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 8 5. The approval of the site plan and amended conditional use permit includes the 70± foot height of the cement silos, as provided by Sec. 3. Subd 4.C.3. of the zoning ordinance, which allows a building height to exceed the zoning district standard with a conditional use permit. 6. The surfacing material of the site as shown on the submitted site plan and grading plan is acceptable. Additional bituminous areas may be paved and additional crushed asphalt may be applied without additional review by the City. This condition applies to the overall conditional use permit for the concrete plant, covering the entire site. 7. Outdoor lighting is prohibited in the site's outdoor storage area (north of 77th St./Thomas St.). Permissible exterior lighting on the southern portion of the property shall be hooded and directed to reflect light away from neighboring residential properties and rights -of -way. This condition applies to the �. conditional use permit for the concrete plant, covering the entire site, as 1 as th terim use permit on the northern portion. 8. Lighting fixtures on the new building shall be t with a lens that does not extend below the fixtur Additional information on the lighting on it, including a photometric plan and fixture cu reviewed prior to City Council cons' applies to the site plan review. 9. The site's western access po, St. alignment. Access to City August 13, 2001 for the concrete plan th northern portion f the Contour Series to the City 9/19/2001). ead c e and storage area beneath , shall be submitted and f the applications. This condition enue) shall remain at the 77`1 St./Thomas e maintained as on the plans received by the applies to the overall conditional use permit entire site, as well as the interim use permit on the 10. A minimu i 150 -fo. , e back shall be maintained along the site's northern boundary. The buffer w . nsi ` ng of a berm with plantings shall extend 40 feet north into this 150 -foo . a line (i.e., the berm shall be maintained in the southern part of the 150 -foot t ack). The berm shall be maintained at an eight foot height. This condition shal apply to both the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant as well as the interim use permit in the northern portion. 11. Trucks serving Molin shall not park along Lilac Street. Molin and its agents shall inform drivers of this condition. This condition shall apply to the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant. 12. All applicable MPCA requirements shall be satisfactorily met. This condition shall apply to the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant. 13. The following noise mitigation efforts shall be utilized: a. The outdoor storage yard on the northern portion shall be arranged such that truck backing maneuvers toward residential properties are minimized. This condition • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 9 applies to the interim use permit. b. Molin equipment and trucks shall be outfitted with strobe lights to replace backup beepers during nighttime hours (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.). Because use of strobes rather than beepers has been approved by the Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry, OSHA, this condition shall apply to both the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant as well as the interim use permit in the northern portion. However, this prohibition on beepers does not apply to semi - tractors that are not owned by Molin operating on the southern (GI zone) portion of the property. Nor does this prohibition apply to equipment being used on construction projects anywhere on the site. If, in the future, there is some reason under law why the strobes are not sufficient, Molin shall be required to apply for an amendment to the co' " al use permit and interim use permit. c. There shall be no outdoor cutting, sawing, grind on the site before 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays. (This loading or movement of product.) This conditio permit for the concrete plant covering the e si d. There shall be no shuttle lifts, for northern interim use permit area ear applies to the interim use pe ctivity anywhere s not apply to truck e conditional use cks, or other equipment operated in 00 a.m. on any day. This condition e. The general hours of o in Concrete are to be 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Satur' ce delineated under 13 a, b, c and d and that plant moo; operations outside o t ener ours of operations are to be considered extraordinary an 14. a. The new landsc _ • lan dated received by the City October 2, 2001 shall be the approved p tings shall be in place by June 2002. Plantings shall be maintained i a . e y state. Dead plantings shall be replaced in a timely manner. This conditio to the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant s well as the interim use permit for storage in the northern portion of the site. b. In addition, trees or other plantings shall be planted in the northeast portion of the site for screening purposes. These plantings may be small and provide screening in the future as they grow. A drawing showing the location of these additional plantings as well as a list of the plantings shall be submitted before review of this application by the City Council. This condition applies to the overall conditional use permit on the entire site for the concrete plant as well as the interim use permit for storage in the northern portion of the site. That the applicant shall review reasonableness and costs of establishing either two rows of staggered 8 foot coniferous trees no greater than 18 feet apart on either side of the established 8 -foot berm and/or up to 4 foot coniferous plantings on the established 8 foot berm in the place of plantings identified on the revised landscape plan of October 10, 2001. Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 10 15. The interim use permit on the northern portion, zoned LI, allows for storage, not production. No production or finishing activities shall be conducted in this area. This includes cutting, grinding, and other such work. 16. The interim use permit will expire if there is a change in the land use in the LI District on the northern portion of the site. 17. The following conditions that were approved on October 27, 1997 shall no longer apply: - condition 11 a. requiring storing wall panels parallel to the buffer yard (berm); - condition 13 c. requiring a solid row of coniferous trees on the north side of the berm and a row of deciduous trees on the south side of the berm; - condition 13 e. requiring irrigation for the berm. 18. A noise analysis shall be performed to test compliance w This analysis should be completed prior to City Coun applications. oise standards. e current 19. The existing outdoor core slab casting bed (outd eliminated as soon as the new extruded pr This condition shall apply to the site plan an entire site. pouring) shall be ufac ing building is completed. ditional use permit covering the The motion was supported by Mr e dis ,; ssion. Mr. Lyden requested a friendl 14(b) to have 2 rows of co Chair Schaps accept amendment to 13( Motion carrie o 13(e) to starting time of 7:00 a.m. and item o greater than 18 feet apart. amendment to item 14(b). He rejected the friendly Mr. Lyden made ` MOTION to approve the Site and Building Plan Review subject to staffs recommen ations, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 4 -0. B. Cornerstone Homes, 6483 Clearwater Creek Drive, Variance Staff presented the application by Cornerstone Homes for a new construction in an R -1 Zone with a PDO. Staff noted the home was now approximately 90% complete, but had been built 3.2 feet into the side yard setback. Construction was begun in spring of this year, with the foundation work done in March. On March 27, 2001 City building inspectors signed off on footings work, based on the staked property. Both the inspectors and the contractor admit there were large piles of excess dirt at the site and frost conditions, which could make measuring difficult. As a further complication, the lot was only just large enough to accommodate the home, with no room for any error in construction in terms of side yard setbacks. Plans called for the home to be sited exactly ten feet from the side Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 11 property line on the residence side, and five feet from the side property line on the garage side. Staff advised that in August, while out on inspections, City building inspectors noticed that the side yard setbacks seemed close, and called the contractors attention to it. The contractor then had an "as- built" survey done, and it was found that the home was built into the side yard setback on the residence side by 3.2 feet. Staff explained that an error was made in sitting, and the home sat 6.8 feet from the property line rather than the required ten feet. The builder was requesting a 3.2 -foot Variance from the City's required side yard setback of ten feet. The home in question abuts neighboring garages on both sides, rather than the residences. Staff advised that according to the City attorney Bill Hawkins, homeowners were ultimately responsible for making sure a specifications. Mr. Hawkins further offered the counsel t similar situations had issued Variances when other re suitable. ors and ed according to cipalities in ton were not Staff reviewed the five findings for variance, to n the oning ordinance that the City shall make in considering all requests for var 'n taking subsequent action. Staff recommended approving the vari Mr. Lyden expressed concern t He stated the R -1 lot size did lot size was outdated. Chair Schaps invite Bob Strause, but lot prices difficult to find rationale outlined in the staff's report. issues were becoming more common. ate these types of homes. He stated the R -1 t.to make comment. ome Builders, stated he understood Mr. Lyden's concerns, xpensive and the homes were getting larger and it was getting enough to accommodate the size of homes people were requesting. He sated he did not know how the error occurred. He stated he relied on the subcontractors. indicated there was as large dirt pile they had to measure over and he believed this might have been where the error occurred. Ms. Lane stated she was not comfortable that the neighbor was not notified about this. She requested this neighbor be notified of this before it went to Council. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to approve the request of Cornerstone Homes, 6483 Clearwater Creek Drive, for a 3.2 -foot variance from the City's required side yard setback of ten feet, with the condition that the neighbor be notified of this prior to the Council meeting, and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 -0. C. John Dahl, 6291 Hodgson Road, Minor Subdivision Staff presented the application by John Dahl to remove a portion of land from one parcel and attach it to the adjacent parcel. That is, the action would move the lot line Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 12 approximately five feet. The purpose for the proposed action was to settle a question regarding the property boundary. Staff indicated the report was based on the document "Survey For: Emerald Construction ", by Hy -Land Surveying, Inc., dated July 23, 2001. Staff explained that Mr. Dahl was purchasing the lot from Mr. John Tobish. As part of the sale of the property, Mr. Dahl had a survey prepared. The survey determined that the irons marking the property corners were incorrectly placed. That is, the irons are not located according to the legal description of the property. Staff explained that the legal description was a legal description of the property boundaries. However, Mr. Tobish and the neighboring property owners, the Bakers, had always assumed that the iron monuments represent the property order to avoid a dispute over the property boundary, Mr. Dahl prefers simply asplit o' he strip of land and deed it over to the Bakers. This required a minor sub • : isi,appr al by the City. Staff noted the property was zoned Rural. This lot the centerline of Hodgson Rd. The lot was created p now required in the Rural zone. The strip of 1 square feet, or 0.03 acre. The application involve concern for public health, safety, or welf cre when measured to or t ,1 -acre minimum lot size rem ed was approximately 1328 minor change and poses no Staff advised that Mr. Dahl planne require a building permit. The t as setbacks, a driveway permi septic system requirement Staff recommended new house on the lot. That would permit review would address such issues ounty, a culvert under the driveway, and minor subdivision with the following conditions: 1. The stri of lan • _., approximately 0.03 acre removed from the parcel must be combin of to the south. Proof of the recording of the new legal descripti > . m ► be furnished to the City by the applicant within 10 days of the recording Chair Schaps invited the applicant to make comment. John Dahl, applicant, stated everyone was in agreement with this proposal. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to approve the request of John Dahl, 6192 Hodgson Road, for a minor subdivision with the condition in the staff report. The motion was supported by Mr. Lyden. Motion carried 4 -0. Chair Schaps recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Chair Schaps reconvened the meeting at 8:47 p.m. • • • • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 13 D. McDonalds Corporation/JADT, Southeast Corner of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive, Revised Site Plan Approval Staff presented the application for the McDonald's project, located at the southeast corner of the Lake Drive /Apollo Drive intersection, previously received City Council approval on April 26, 1999 in conjunction with the JADT Development Group, LLP, Planned Development Overlay rezoning. A conditional use permit for the McDonald's drive - through was also approved at that time. Staff explained that since the original approval date, the City had been working with JADT to facilitate the easterly extension of Apollo Drive to service the McDonald's site and the Market Place development. The City Council ordered the preparation of Plans and Specification for the Apollo Drive extension and Lake Drive improvements at the September 22, 2001 meeting. It was anticipated that construct Id start in April of 2002 and be completed by mid -June. Staff explained that in conjunction with the Mar recommended changes to the McDonald's site pl safety along Apollo Drive. These changes include opment City staff ehicle circulation and 1. Elimination of the right -in only access to ald's from Apollo Drive. 2. Realignment of the McDonald' road to create a ninety (90) degree intersection with the proposed ket P1: a service road. 3. Relocation of access drive . t cD • ald's parking lot to provide increased stacking distance on the roar':m Apollo Drive These changes necessitat McDonald's had acco resubmittal of the si o rotate the McDonald's building on the site. t se requests, however the changes did require approval. Staff advised t eir revs was based on the following updated plan submittals: Site Pl"` "et ,% 09/24/01 Landscape. Plan received 09/24/01 Grading . d Drainage Plan received 09/24/01 Building Elevations received 10/01/01 Staff presented its analysis of the request noting the property was zoned Planned Development Overlay District (PDO). The underlying zoning district was SC, Shopping Center. Staff presented the plans and noted the points of access, building materials, parking standards, trash enclosure, need for a photometric and light fixture plan, and proposed signage. Staff also presented details regarding landscaping, tree preservation, grading and drainage, and utilities. Staff recommended approval of the McDonald's site and building plan request based on the findings outlined in the October 10, 2001 planning report and subject to the conditions outlined by staff. Mr. Lyden asked what the hours of operation were. Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 14 Chair Schaps invited the applicant to make comment. Mr. Engstrom, applicant, replied stated their hours of operation would be 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday night. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to recommend approval of the request by McDonalds Corporation/JADT, southeast corner of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive, for revised site and building plans. This recommendation is based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the following conditions: 1. Architectural Plans shall be provided for the trash enclosure to insure conformance with City requirements. 2. A photometric lighting plan and light fixture details sh review and approval by staff. All lighting used to ill shall be hooded (i.e. shoe box fixtures) and arr streets and adjacent properties. ed and subject to eet parking areas light away public 3. A revised Landscaping Plan shall be subted " ubjec to review and approval by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. A tree preservation plan shall be s ubject to review and approval by staff prior to the commencement of " vities. - z 5. A revised grading and dr . n all be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and '�"re tershed District. 6. A utility plan sh. . ub t d for review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. All permit require the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be obtained prior to any site gr 8. All necessary rmits must be obtained from Anoka County. 9. The property shall receive final plat approval prior to issuance of a building permit. A development contract shall be executed in conjunction with such approval. The motion was supported by Mr. Lyden. Motion carried 4 -0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Marketplace Update Mr. Grochala stated the plan had been approved for the Marketplace development. There had been no formal ground - breaking ceremony scheduled at this time. The SuperTarget was anticipating a July, 2002 opening. • • • • Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 15 VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Altman, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.