HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-23 Approving a PUD Concept Plan Related to a Business Park DevelopmentfI 111 1 11 ,
A RESOLUTIONAPPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN
RELATED TO A BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Launch Properties (c/o Dan Regan), 1875 Highway 36 West, Suite 200,
Roseville, MN ("Applicant") has submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo ("City") for
a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Lake Elmo
Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD Concept Plan is to allow the construction of two light
industrial buildings with a combined net area of 385,000 square feet that will be constructed in
two phases and that will be located at the intersection of Lake Elmo Avenue North and Hudson
Boulevard North. The PUD will incorporate exceptions form the City's Zoning Regulations as
noted below; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 24,
2014 to consider the PUD Concept Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2014 the Lake Elmo Planning Commission adopted a motion
to recommend that the City Council approve the PUD Concept Plan with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission submitted its report and
recommendation to the City Council as part of a memorandum from the Planning Department
dated April 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Planning
Commission PUD Concept Plan at its regular meeting on April 1, 2014.
NOW, T'HEREF'ORE, based upon the testimony elicited and information received, the
City Council makes the following:
1) That the procedure for obtaining approval of said PUD Concept Plan is found in the Lake
Elmo City Code, Section 154.800.
2) That all the requirements of said City Code Section 154.800 related to the PUD Concept
Plan have been met by the Applicant.
3) That the proposed PUD Concept Plan would allow the construction of two light industrial
buildings with a combined net area of 385,000 square feet that will be constructed in two
phases and that will be located at the intersection of Lake Elmo Avenue North and
Hudson Boulevard North on property legally described as follows:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36,
Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County,
Minnesota lying northerly and easterly of Minnesota Department of
Transportation Right -of -Way Plat 82-52, on file and of record in the office of the
County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. Except small parcels of
record. PID No. 36.029.21.33.0001.
4) That the proposed PUD Concept Plan includes the following exceptions from the
underlying BP — Business Park Zoning District requirements:
a) A reduction in the required setbacks between buildings and parking areas within a BP
district and adjacent residential districts. The site plan identifies a building setback of
96 feet and parking area setback of 56 feet.
b) The establishment of a zero lot line setback between the two proposed buildings and
lots. The PUD will allow the creation of a common parking and truck loading area,
all of which will be internal to the development.
5) That the proposed General Concept Plan for a PUD:
a) Is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
that the uses proposed are consistent with the BP — Business Park land use
designation shown for the area on the official Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
b) Is consistent with the purpose of Section 150.800 et seq. of the City Code.
c) Complies with the development standards of Section 150.800 et seq. of the City
Code.
6) That the proposed PUD will allow a more flexible, creative, and efficient approach to the
use of the land than if the applicant was required to conform to the standards of the
existing zoning districts on this property.
7) That the uses proposed in the PUD will not have an adverse impact on the reasonable
enjoyment of neighboring property and will not be detrimental to potential surrounding
uses.
8) That the PUD is of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that construction,
marketing, and operation are feasible as a complete unit, and that provision and
construction of dwelling units and open space are balanced and coordinated.
9) That the PUD will not create an excessive burden on parks, schools, streets, and other
public facilities and utilities, which serve or are proposed to serve the development.
10) That the PUD is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable and unified
environment within its own boundaries.
1. Based on the foregoing, the Applicant's PUD Concept Plan for the construction of two light
industrial buildings with a combined net area of 385,000 square feet is hereby approved,
subject to the following;
a. The preliminary and final development plans shall address all comments from the City
Engineer in his review letter dated March 18, 2014.
b. The applicant shall prepare a traffic impact study prior to the submission of preliminary
and final plans that addresses the concerns and comments included as part of the review
letter from Washington County dated March 19, 2014. This study shall clarify the
intended use of the secondary access driveways providing access to the automobile
parking areas.
c. The applicant shall secure any required permits from the Valley Branch Watershed
District prior to commencing any grading or construction activity on the site.
d. The final development plans shall include detailed landscape plans that conform to the
Lake Elmo Zoning Ordinance and that conforms to the City's Tree Protection and
Replacement Ordinance. The applicant shall provide a cross section view of the
proposed berm and landscaping along the northern property line as part of these plans.
e. The applicant shall submit detailed architectural plans at the time of the preliminary and
final development plan review by the City. These plans shall conform to the City's
Design Guidelines and Standards Manual and must include elements to break up the
continuous flat roof line.
f. The final preliminary and final development plans shall include a signage plan.
g. The applicant shall pay a fee in lieu of park land dedication as determined by the City
prior to the final plat being released for recording.
h. The final plat shall include all easements for drainage and utility and other purposes as
required by the City Engineer.
i. The storm water plans shall differentiate between storm water retention and storm water
infiltration areas.
The preliminary and final development plans shall include a specific land use plan for the
property clarifying the uses allowed under the PUD, the dimensional requirements for the
site, including any deviations from the underlying zoning, and other information deemed
appropriate by the City.
k. The exception as requested from the required setbacks from the northern (residential)
property line will not be permitted unless a letter of support is provided from the affected
property owners or an augmented landscape plan as deemed appropriate by the City,
including an increased berm, is provided to off -set the reduced setback.
Passed and duly adopted this 1 st day of April 2014 by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota.
Mike Pearson, Mayor
Adam Bell, City Clerk