HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-087WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Wasatch Storage Partners, 131 S 700E Ste 102, American Fork, UT 48003
(the "Applicant") has submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (the "City") for a
Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility and outdoor vehicle storage for the
property located at 9200 Hudson Boulevard North (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, notice has been published, mailed and posted pursuant to the Lake Elmo
Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.102; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on said matter
on September 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its report and
recommendation to the City Council as part of a Staff Memorandum dated October 4, 2016,
2016; and
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received,, the
City Council makes the following-,
1) That the procedures for obtaining said Conditional Use Permit are found in the Lake
Elmo Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.106.
2) That all the submission requirements of said Section 154.106 have been met by the
Applicant.
3) That the proposed Conditional Use Permit includes the following components:
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a) A Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility and outdoor vehicle
storage for the Property located at 9200 Hudson Boulevard North.
4) That the Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility and outdoor vehicle
storage will be for the Property legally described as follow& WI/2�EI/2-SWIA-SWI/4
EXC TO HWY EXC HWY PARCEL 29F MN DOT R/W PLAT 82 43 SECTION 34
TOWNSHIP 029 RANGEPID# 34.02921-33.0005.
5) The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The proposed use is very
similar to the current use of the Property. Storage of hazardous materials is prohibited
in lease agreements with tenants. Vehicle trips to the site are not expected to increase
and may even be reduced. Site improvements will likely reduce nuisances such as
weeds, dust and debris migrating to neighboring properties.
6) The use or development conforms to the City of L6ke Elmo Comprehensive Plan, The
proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the Property is guided for
commercial use. Self-service storage and vehicle storage are cononal uses in the
Commercial zoning district
9) If the proposed use is in a flood plain management or shor6land area, the proposed use meets
all the specific standards for such use listed in Chapter 150, §150.250 through 150.257
(Shoreland Regulations) and Chapter 152 (Flood Plain: Management). The Property is
located outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain,
10) The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be
compatible in, appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and
will not change the essential character of that area. The proposed project is a
redevelopment/repurposing of an existing site. Proposed site improvements should
enhance the appearance of the Property.
11) The proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this Chapter to
existing or future neighboring structures. The proposed development will be fenced and
landscaped so as to not create a nuisance for existing and future neighboring properties.
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Additionally, the site is proposed to be well -secured through security cameras, keypad -
only access, and an office alarm.
Based on the foregoing, the Applicant's application for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-
service storage facility and outdoor vehicle storage is granted, subject to the following
conditions -
I ) Applicant shall obtain all necessary permits including but not limited to all applicable city
permits (building, grading, sign, etc.), NPDES/SWPPP permits, South Washington
Watershed District approval.
2) Applicant roust address all engineering review comments outlined in Engineering Memo
dated September 8, 201&
3) A copy of the lease agreement shall be provided to the City and include prohibition of. the
storage or handling of hazardous materials; commercial transactions; inhabitation of storage
facilities or recreational vehicles; inoperable and unlicensed vehicles. Such prohibitions shall
not be removed from the lease.
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4) The City should be provided confirmation from the MPCA that the site poses no _
envirornental, risk associated with the petroleum tank release.
5) Landscape Plans shall be revised: to include an additional 12 trees added to the internal
parking/storage area; to include additional trees providing trap -down screening and approved.
by Landscape Architect; to comply with City irrigation specifications and with water supply _
connection detail; and, to add screening along 5`' Street North;
o) Applicant shall provide financial security of 12 % of the value of landscaping materials to
the City, to be released after a two-year tinge period after installation,
7) The Site Plan shall be modified to show a proof -of -parking area, of at least 28 21-foot wide
stalls in the vehicle storage area. These need be converted only if so directed by the City,
S) Exterior storage shall be limited to recreational vehicles as defined by the City's Zoning;
Cade. _
9) Location of Proposed, Building #5 must be changed, as it is proposed to encroach needed
watermain and hydrant easements:
10) Fire hydrant locations must be revised according the Building Official and Fire Chief
Comments dated September 14, 2016.
11) give lanes shall be painted with one-way drive arrows and parking spaces: re to be marked
with painted lines at least four (4) inches wide.
12) The plans shall comply with the City's recommended building materials and design standards
as recommended by the City.
13) The plaits shah be revised to reduce the entrance drive width to comply with City Code.
1) A sign permit shall be required prior to installation of any conercial signs on the site and
all signs shall comply with City Sign Regulations of Section 154,212 of the City Code,
15) The site plans shall be revised to show the exact locations of"No Parking" and "Fire Lane"
signs,
I Ca) The Applicant trust pay any delinquent property taxes, special assessments; interest ofcity
utility fees prior to the issuance of a building permit,
Passed and duly adopted this 4 ' day of October, 2016 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
w l ichael Pearson, Mayor
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J 3ohnson, Q y Clerk
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