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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/1996 Council Minutes• SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE April 29, 1996 TIME STARTED 5:35 p.m. TIME ENDED 6:40 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Council Members Bergeson, Kuether, Neal and Mayor Landers MEMBERS ABSENT Council Member Lyden Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; City Engineer, David Ahrens; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Community Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. CONSIDER AN ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT WOR RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 44 FOR THE CENTENNIAL DAVID AHRENS W) AND OL, An EAW has been prepared for the Middle Sc to Chapter 4410 of the Environmental Quality Board (EQB), Minnes Ru < 199 and amendments. According to the EQB rules, an EAW is required s ecause the proposed institutional facility is more than 200,000 squ an• Lino Lakes is a City of the fourth class. The purpose of an EAW ' e he eed for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EQ otifi . tion of many agencies. The required agen ' we nt copies of the EAW and had until April 24, 1996 to respond. The City (5) responses. The next step in this ocess is for the City to make a determination as to whether or not an EIS is required based on the feedback received from various agencies. Should the City make a negative declaration in regard to the EIS, no further action is required. Should the City make a positive declaration, an EIS would be required. The typical time frame for an EIS is nine (9) months to one year. The EIS would include a detailed analysis of any and all issues raised as a result of the EAW. Based on the information received from the various agencies contacted and the City's knowledge of the proposed project site, staff recommended a negative declaration in regard to an EIS for the middle School project. Council had no questions on this matter. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 44, Negative Declaration of Need for Environmental Impact PAGE 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 Statement for Construction of the New Centennial Middle School, Elm Street. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR TAYMARK, BRIAN WESSEL/MARY KAY WYLAND Mr. Wessel introduced Taymark representatives, Mr. Steven Peterson, General Manager Mr. James Kagermeier, Project Architect and Mr. James Koch. KSA Architects have submitted a site plan review package for the Taymark Corporation. Taymark is proposing to construct a 138,400 square foot building with 108,800 square feet of future projection expansion area to be located on Main Street (County Road #14) just west of the Laborer's Training Facility. The building will consist of office, production and warehouse space. The proposed site is approximately 20 acres in size, zoned Light Industrial and shown as Industrial on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Taymark is anticipating an employment base of 30 office staff ! pr• _# ction area staff. The production area is operated in shifts from 6:00 a. o Ov' throughout the year with the possibility of additional shifts to 12:00 e r ng. Taymark has an existing facility located on the corner of Otter L o an Street (White Bear Parkway) in the City of White Bear Lake. The e on room at that site. Staff has been working on the Clearw e opment Center for several months. Utilities, including a new water to r, constructed in the area north of Cedar Street along with a realigned •►: a ad. onstruction is anticipated for summer and fall of 1996. Plans for ower are currently underway and a feasibility report on the realigned Otter L _ d be presented for Council review in May. The roadway realignm d . < ity extension will be critical to the development of the Taymark site and <- - lopment of the entire Clearwater Creek Development Center. The City's EDAB has worked diligently with Taymark to facilitate their more to Lino Lakes. TIF financing will be available to the company and they have met all TIF qualifying criteria. The EDAB strongly endorses and welcomes this company's proposed construction in Lino Lakes. Mr. Peterson complimented the City staff who have been very helpful and easy to work with. Mr. Wessel noted that the new business in Lino Lakes will not be named Taymark. Ms. Wyland used the overhead projector and outlined the site plan review. Mr. Peterson noted a revision on the site plan. The setback has been changed from 300 feet to 275 feet. PAGE 2 • • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 Mr. Peterson explained that the Lino Lakes facility will be a branch of Taymark specializing in producing decorations for proms, home -comings and other similar specialty items. The company is very excited about relocating in Lino Lakes since a majority of seasonal and part-time employees live north of the twin cities. Mr. Peterson anticipated that construction on the facility would begin immediately upon approval and occupancy is expected about October 1st depending on the weather and the construction site. Until Otter Lake Road is realigned, the entrance to this proposed facility will be on a shared driveway with the Laborer's Training Center. Anoka County has not requested a traffic study but will require a turning lane. Council expressed concern regarding access for the proposed facility. Staff assured the Council that the Otter Lake Road realignment project would be completed and the utilities extended when the new facility is ready for occupancy. Staff recommended site plan approval with nine (9) conditions out ' he "green sheet". Taymark has reviewed all nine (9) conditions of approv u d i'aff. Item No. 5 is a concern and Taymark may ask that this item be re Parking lot lights were discussed. Staff ex •'at d tha 1 lighting will be directed downward. The Police Department h. ern about security and has suggested that there be lights at al Hazardous waste was disc •`. 'ete on explained that all hazardous waste shipped from the site will be m• 4 b tro Waste. Council Member including the nine ( seconded the motion ved to approve the site plan for Taymark Corporation n itions outlined in the "green sheet". Council Member Kuether otion carried unanimously. Mayor Landers welcomed Taymark to Lino Lakes. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN AND MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUESTS FOR NORTHERN WHOLESALE, BRIAN WESSEL/MARY KAY WYLAND Mr. Wessel introduced Mr. Nick Gargaro, President of Northern Wholesale. Northern Wholesale is owner -operated and has been in operation for 24 years. They are currently located in Maplewood. Their employment base is 50 people with an anticipated expansion to 75 following their move to Lino Lakes. Mr. Gargaro explained the nature of his business. PAGE 3 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 Northern Wholesale is requesting a site plan review and minor subdivision to facilitate the construction of a 100,000 square foot office/warehouse and small retailing facility at the northeast corner of Cedar Street and Otter Lake Road (22nd Avenue). Approximately 40,000 square feet will be leased and there is an expansion area of 50,000 square feet indicated on the site plan. Sewer and water utilities are in place to serve the site. This site is zoned Light Industrial and is indicated as industrial on the Comprehensive . Land Use Plan. The site contains approximately nine (9) acres and is proposed to be split from a larger parcel to the east. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 50 foot set back from both Cedar Street and Otter Lake Road. Additionally, a 40 foot landscaping buffer, 50% effective, must be provided when an industrial use abuts a residential area. The Clearwater Creek residential subdivision is immediately south of Cedar Street. Staff recommended an improvement to Cedar Street beginning at Otter Lake Road westerly to the newly constructed Clearwater Creek Drive to handle truck traffic for Northern Wholesale. The project would be funded by assessments from the Clearwater Creek Developer and from Northern Wholesale. Until Cedar Stree . structed, Northern Wholesale has been asked to redesign their site plan k traffic access from Otter Lake Road. When Cedar Street is recons e•. .' fic will be using Cedar Street since the loading docks are better acc es o ja street. EDAB has recommended approval of the prof wi roviding TIF to the development of the site. Ms. Wyland used the overhead pr Zoning Board reviewed both t recommended approval wj med the site plan. The Planning and d " e minor subdivision request and Council discussed tru affic to the site and noted that the residential lots on the south side of Ced of sold. If construction for Northern Wholesale begins soon, people purch t e residential lots will be fully aware of what is happening to the north of them. It was noted that there is an old farm house located on the site. The house will be demolished. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the site plan for Northern Wholesale as presented by staff. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the minor subdivision subject to the 12 conditions outlined by staff. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 4 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29,1996 • Mayor Landers welcomed Northern Wholesale to Lino Lakes noting that they will be a great asset to the City. • CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR EMTECK, 400 APOLLO DRIVE BRIAN WESSEL/MARY KAY WYLAND Emtech, Inc. is one of the first businesses to locate in the Apollo Business Center. They do custom manufacturing, plastic molding and precision machining. Their employee base is 28 people. Mr. Wessel noted that Mr. Marvin Peterson, owner of Emtech is out of town. Mr. Eckberg, project architect was present to answer questions about the proposal. Emtech is requesting a site plan review to allow the construction of a 5400 square foot plastic shop addition and a 3600 square foot machine shop addition. The property is zoned Light Industrial and contains 2.18 acres. The City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates the site as Industrial. EDAB has reviewed the request and is recommending aPpr TIF is not proposed for the construction. Ms. Wyland presented the site plan review an Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with seven (7) condif Rice Creek Watershed District has also reviewed the site plan and has pro • •royal. Mr. Eckberg explained that thportion of the business has exploded. The additional space is needed odat the growing business. Council Member conditions as outli Motion carried un her ved to approve the site plan review with the seven (7) reen sheet". Council Member Neal seconded the motion. CONSIDERATION OF A DISBURSEMENT FOR WELL HOUSE NO. 4, DAVID AHRENS Mills Concrete, the contractor for Well House No. 4 is requesting payment. The request has been presented as outlined in the project schedule. Since there is three (3) weeks between regular Council meetings, this payment request is being submitted at this time. Council Member Neal moved to approve the disbursement to Mills Concrete of $111,557.55. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Council Member Bergeson moved to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Aye. PAGE 5 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at anular Council meeting held on September 13, 1999. Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer an, Mayor Sep. 2, 1999 (4:56 p.m.) PAGE 6