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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5097 e . . RESOLUTION 5097 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR BENSON-ORTH ASSOCIATES, REPRESENTING ZEP MANUFACTURINGlNG; PLANNING CASE 475-97 WHEREAS, Benson-Orth Associates has requested City approval to construct a 22,300 square foot, one-story branch sales office and warehouse at 8490 Coral Sea Street, which property is legally described as: LOT 1, BLK 1, NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIAL PARK, 2ND ADDITION WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code requires that a development review be conducted for all commercial and industrial development within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this development proposal: 1. Planning Application dated January 27, 1997 2. Zoning Map 3. Letter from ZEP Manufacturing dated January 23, 1997 4. Site, landscape and drainage plans WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposal is in conformance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 1116, Industrial District, of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has made findings that the application from Benson-Orth Associates meets the dimensional requirements as stated below: Lot Area: Building Height: Building Setbacks Front (Coral Sea St.): Side (Co. Rd. J): Side (interior) Rear: Required 1 acre s; 45 feet Met/Not Met Met Met Provided 3.94 acres 32 feet 40 feet 30 Feet 20 Feet 40 feet 120 Feet 40 Feet 150 Feet 210+ Feet Met Met Met Met . .' . Resolution No. 5097 Development Review, ZEP Manufacturing March 24,1997 Page 2 Parking Lot Setbacks Front (Coral Sea St.): Side (Co. Rd. 1): Side (interior): Parking 40 Feet 5 feet 5 Feet 87 spaces 40 feet 60 Feet 40 Feet 43 spaces Met Met Met (1) (1) A variance in parking ratios to allow a reduction to 43 spaces was granted by the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 499-97. Approval of this development review is contingent upon approval of this variance. WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that the landscape plan as proposed satisfies the requirements of the Code as stated below: The landscaping proposed for this site has been reviewed by the City Forester, who has recommended changing one of the tree types (Honeylocust Sunburst) for a more climate- appropriate species (Honeylocust Shademaster). The other landscaping is acceptable. Much of the existing tree cover will be retained to provide a full screen from both County Road J and Coral Sea Street. Most of the rear elevation will also be screened from any future park developments on adjacent land. WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the drainage plan for this site and has found it acceptable and consistent with the Master Drainage Plan previously approved by the City Council and Rice Creek Watershed District; and, WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the proposed drainage and ponding plans, and the proposal for wetland mitigation; and, WHEREAS, the City Fire Marshal has reviewed the site plans and finds the layout meets Fire Department requirements for emergency vehicle access; and, WHEREAS, the approximately 40 square feet of signage indicated on the site plans is within the 100 square feet allowed by the Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves the Development Review request made by Benson-Orth Associates for ZEP Manufacturing, contingent upon the following: 1. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permits, the applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Mounds View. 2. The granting of this development review is contingent upon the granting ofa wetland alteration permit from the City and a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District and shall be null and void if these approvals are not received within 120 days from the date on which the City Council acts to grant this development review. In no event shall any building or grading permits be issued until such time as these approvals are obtained. e . . Resolution 5097 Development Review, ZEP Manufacturing March 24, 1997 Page 3 3. Prior to obtaining any building permits or grading permits, the applicant shall install protective fencing around those areas where trees are to be retained. The area shall be of sufficient width so as to protect the trees' root systems. The installation of fencing shall be supervised by the City Forester to assure its effectiveness. The use of heavy equipment or construction activity shall be prohibited in these areas, and the property owner/developer shall be responsible for making certain these restrictions are enforced. 4. The applicant shall install and maintain erosion control measures on the site throughout the construction period, in accordance with standards established by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 5. Prior to issuance of building or grading permits, the applicant shall revise the site plan as follows: a. Show Honeylocust Shademaster trees in place of the Honeylocust Sunburst trees. b. Add a note to the site plan which states: "A variance in required parking ratios was approved for this property by Planning Commission Resolution No. 499-97. The parking ratios approved for this property are as follows: 1 space per 1000 square feet of warehouse space 1 space per 250 square feet of office space The property owner is obligated to build up to an additional 33 parJ..:ing spaces, which would meet the parking ratios required by the Zoning Code, if deemed necessary by the City based on fUture parking patterns, use of the building, and evidence that parking needs cannot be satisfied on site. The property owner shall be notified in writing that additional parking must be built, and upon such notice, shall construct the additional parking within 3 months, with consideration for weather conditions. " Adopted this 24th day of March, 1997. ATTEST: c~~~~erk/Administrator (SEAL) N:\DA T.A \USERS\FAMS\SHARE\DEVCASES\475-97\5097.RES