HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-1997 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
November 19, 1997
Mounds View City hall
2410 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peterson at 7:02 p.m., November 19,
1997.
2. Roll Call
Members present: Chairperson Peterson, Commissioners Brasaemle, Brooks, Johnston,
Miller, Obert, and Stevenson.
Members absent: None
• Also present: Community Development Director Jopke, Planning Associate Ericson, City
Council Liaison Koopmeiners, SRF Consulting Group Senior Planner Patrick Peters, and
Recorder Dave Hix.
3. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
There were no citizen requests or comments on items Not on the agenda.
Index to Minutes Page
Planning Case No. 501-97 and 502-97, Southeast corner of Highway 10 and 1
Silver Lake Road, Consideration of Resolution Nos. 526-97 and 515-97,
Regarding a Preliminary Plat and Development Review, respectively, for
the "Silver View Estates" Planned Unit Development reorganizing eight
parcels into four parcels and the Planned Unit Development consisting of a
Holiday Gas Station, Car Wash and Convenience Store; a Two-story Office
Building and a One-story Office Building; and an 82-Unit Senior Residential
Building.
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4. & 5.
Planning Case Nos. 501-97 and 502-97
Southeast corner of Highway 10 and Silver Lake Road
Applicant: Silverview Estates, Inc.
Consideration of Resolution No. 526-97 regarding a Preliminary Plat for the "Silverview Estates"
Planned Unit Development reorganizing eight parcels into four parcels, and Consideration of
Resolution No. 515-97 regarding a Development Review for the proposed "Silverview Estates"
Planned Unit Development consisting of a Holiday Gas Station, Car Wash and Convenience
Store; a two-story office building and a one-story office building; and an 82-unit senior residential
building.
The applicant, Silverview Estates Inc., was present.
For discussion purposes Planner Peters asked the Commission to combine agenda item
Nos. 4 and 5 and then divide the two issues at the time they are considered for vote.
The request was granted by the Commission.
• Planner Peters gave his presentation as follows:
Ordinance No. 599 approving the Planned Unit Development rezoning was approved May
27, 1997. At an August 20, 1997 Planning Commission meeting it was determined that
there were several issues that needed to be resolved before the Planning Commission
could take any action on the request to approve the development plan. Additionally, the
development team had been awaiting preliminary approval from MN/DOT for the
proposed curb cuts along TH 10 as identified on the plat. On October 9, 1997, MN/DOT
granted preliminary approval for the requested curb cuts, and as a result of the approval
the applicant has proceeded toward completion of the submittal package for consideration
by the Planning Commission.
Planner Peters continued with the presentation of the Development Review:
1. The square footage of the senior building footprint was incorrect on the
original plan. Instead of 84,000 square feet, the building is 115,800 square
feet. This modification will require an amendment to the PUD resolution
that was approved on May 27, 1997. This will be done prior to City
Council action.
2. The amounts and percentages of pervious and impervious surfaces shown
• on the site plans for each of the lots within the PUD are inaccurate. The
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applicant has submitted corrected data and it was presented to the
Commission for their review.
3. Building heights are mislabeled on the latest submission for the proposed
Holiday Stationstore. These inaccuracies will also be corrected prior to
City Council action.
4. Relevant details for the canopy that shows height, materials and proposed
signing was presented to the Commission at the November 19, 1997
meeting.
5. The site plan indicates the required 30-foot set back for the parking lot but
there are labels with the plan that show a 10' dimension. These
inaccuracies will be corrected by the applicant.
6. A revised landscape plan has been submitted showing the required plant
material information, and the applicant will provide a"plant material to be
maintained" label for the areas shown as existing vegetation. The City
• Forester has reviewed the plan and has recommended three changes to
species. These changes are as follows:
a. Niobe Weeping Willow will be replaced with River Birch.
b. The Chuckles shrub rose will be replaced with Nearly Wild shrub
rose.
c. The Red Barron crab will be replaced with Red Splendor, Spring
snow, Snow- drift and Pink Spires.
Commissioner Brasaemle expressed his concern that the birch would be susceptible to
birch borcr.
Planner Peters told the Commission that the river birch were selected because of their
natural immunity to the birch bore.
Commissioner Johnston inquired about the City having an easement inside the buffer
area in order to properly maintain the vegetation.
Planner Peters told the Commission that the easement would be unnecessary as long as it
is stated on the PUD plan that the area will be maintained by the City.
Planner Peters continued:
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7. The Rice Creek Watershed District approved the required permit on
October 22, 1997.
8. The City Engineer has identified three issues that will need to be addressed
before approving the development. These were listed as follows:
a. Lack of distance between the inlet and outlet for the NURP pond
on Lot 3.
b. Ensure that the culverts under the St. Paul Waterworks right of
way function properly.
c. Ensure that emergency overflow from the NURP pond on lot 4 is
directed away from the underground garages and toward the street.
These issues are addressed as conditions of approval to Planning
Commission Resolution No. 515-97.
9. The light fixture types missing from the original proposal were addressed
and the applicant presented samples of these fixtures for the Commission's
• review.
Planner Peters stated that there are concerns about off-site glare. The developer of the
Holiday Stationstore has been asked to look at ways in which this glare could be reduced.
A new photometric analysis was made available for the Commission to review. This
analysis shows an approximate 50 percent reduction in glare with the use of a baffle
system.
Chuck Durand, developer, addressed the Commission and said that the glare could be
reduced by the use of a baffle system and presented this baffle system to the Commission
for their review.
Planner Peters stated that it is SRF's recommendation to use the baffle system and
consider a three-month review that is based on the level of complaints that are made by
the area residents to the glare of the lights and the baffle system.
Mr. Durand reminded the Commission that a well-lit store is a safer store.
Planner Peters continued:
10. Snow storage areas not identified on the original plan have been identified.
One problem still existing is the snow storage for Lot 4 is shown within the
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wetland. The applicant will modify the location of this snow storage area
so that it is not within the wetland.
11. Sign types for Lots 2 & 4 have been submitted. However, no sign detail
was submitted for the Holiday Stationstore. The applicant provided
information at the November 19, 1997 meeting which showed design
considerations as requested by the Commission. The applicant will also
show on the plan the required 10' sign setbacks.
12. As requested by the Commission, the RV vehicle service facility has been
relocated to the rear of the Holiday Stationstore. Containment and
disposal of waste from the RVs is to be done through the City's sanitary
sewer system. An amendment to the PUD will need to be made to allow
for the operation of the RV facility.
Commissioner Brooks expressed her concerns about the station operating on a 24-hour
basis and having the RV facility in the rear of the building where security might not be as
available.
Mr. Durand told the Commission that an average RV facility collects approximately 100
gallons a day during the summer months.
Commissioner Johnston suggested that the City Engineer make a recommendation in
regards to the proposed dumping of the waste directly into the City's sanitary sewer
system.
Associate Ericson told the Commission that he had asked the City Engineer about the
dumping situation and the City Engineer told Ericson that the proposed dumping wouldn't
negatively impact the system.
Commissioner Stevenson asked the developer how they planned to curtail abuse of the
dumping system.
Commissioner Miller suggested that the dump facility could be operated on a lock-and-
key basis.
Ralph Durand agreed saying that this lock-and-key operation is how most RV facilities
are run.
Planner Peters suggested that the lock-and-key operation be made a condition of
• approval.
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Planner Peters continued:
13. The reference to "NERP" ponds, an incorrect spelling, will be corrected to
read "NURP" prior to City Council action.
14. Three additional handicap parking stalls are required to be shown on Lot 2
adjacent to the building's main entrance. In addition, site plans must be
modified, in accordance with ADA requirements, to show one handicap
parking space per every 25 parking spaces in the underground parking
facility. The applicant has agreed to make these revisions.
Commissioner Johnston asked if the parking stalls, as shown on the plan,met City
requirements.
Planner Peters told the Commission that there were an adequate number of parking
spaces to meet City Code and added that the PUD itself is over-parked.
Planner Peters continued:
• 15. Parking stalls on Lots 2-4 meet the minimum 180 square feet size but are
10'x18' instead of the standard 9'x20'. It is recommended by SRF that the
extra width is desirable and the loss in length will not be detrimental to on-
site parking. The PUD will be amended to reflect this change.
Commissioner Brasaemle brought to the Commission's attention the fact that the site
plan and elevation plan show the ramp on different sides of the building where as the plans
should both show the ramp in the same location.
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this inaccuracy was an oversight on his part and the drawings would be corrected to
reflect current conditions.
Planner Peters continued:
16. Conflicts in the landscaping plan will be amended so that planting details
will appear only on sheet 1 of the Landscaping Plan and on sheet L1 for the
Holiday Stationstore.
17. The PUD agreement will be amended so that language is included that
reflects the owners intent to recycle at least 60 percent of the water used in
• the car wash facility.
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18. The Fire Marshall has reviewed the plans and requires that the fire
department connection to the senior housing building and the two-story
office building be accessible year-round at all times. In addition, an
adequate sprinkler system must be installed where combustible materials
are present. Also, an additional fire hydrant is required on the east side of
Silver Lake Road toward the south end of the senior building. Lastly, the
fire hydrant to be located in front of Lot 4 on Highway 10 shall be kept
free of any winter snow storage.
Mike Black, the developer's representative, requested that the developer be given the
opportunity to talk directly with the Fire Marshall in regards to the additional fire hydrant
that is being requested on the east side of Silver Lake Road. Tunneling under Silver Lake
Road to get to the water main which is located on the west side of the road would be very
cost prohibitive and the developer would like to explore alternative approaches to solve
this problem.
Planner Peters continued:
19. The applicant will label the easement dimensions for the future gateway
element on the Preliminary Plat.
20. Ramsey County has required an additional three feet of right-of-way for
that part of Silver Lake Road adjacent to proposed Lot 4 be dedicated and
an additional ten feet of right-of-way dedicated adjacent to Lot 1. The
PUD resolution should be modified to allow for a reduced setback of 27
feet for the senior housing structure and site.
21. The Preliminary Plat shows a ten-foot drainage and utility easement along
TH 10. A similar ten-foot drainage and utility easement along Silver Lake
Road will need to be added to the plat.
Associate Ericson told the Commission that the City staff is in discussion with the City
Engineer to find out if the County right-of-way would be adequate for any utility
purposes.
Planner Peters told the Commissioners that the utilities and the drainage are
accommodated within the right-of-way and that no additional easements along a frontage
would be necessary.
Mr. Black added that in either case it would not be a problem to give the extra easement
111111 if it is needed.
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Planner Peters continued:
The City Planning Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Resolution Nos.
515-97 and 526-97 recommending approval of the Development Review and Preliminary
Plat, respectively, for Silverview Estates with conditions as noted and subject to
stipulations.
Planner Peters reviewed the list of additional conditions as raised at this meeting:
a. Canopy lighting will have the baffles installed and the system will be subject to a
complaint based review after a three month period.
b. A security lock be installed on the RV service facility pipes.
c. A cross easement be prepared for the parking on Lots 2 & 4.
d. The ramp on the elevation sheet No. 4 for the senior housing plan be changed to
reflect the modified site plan.
e. Add language that reflects the Holiday Stationstore owners intent to recycle 60
percent of the car wash water.
• Commissioner Miller stated that in Resolution No. 515-97 on the third page, item three,
the Fire Marshall's memo, and the additional fire hydrant on the east side of Silver Lake
Road was in question by the applicant and the discussion of it being moved to the west
side had not been resolved.
Planner Peters suggested that the language in the resolution be changed to read that the
fire hydrant would be located on Silver Lake Road on the south end of the senior building
subject to review and approval of the Fire Marshall.
Associate Ericson stated that he would revise the resolution language to include the
Commissioner Johnston asked if there would be any cost to the City to develop the
access points as needed in the development.
Associate Ericson told the Commission that it is the City's intent that all costs to develop
these access points will be the responsibility of the developer and this language would be
included in the development contract.
Mr. Black stated they would be responsible for the cost of the access points.
Commissioner Stevenson addressed the applicant asking if they had accepted the park
• dedication fee as required by the City.
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Mr. Black answered saying that an appraisal of the property has been ordered and the
park dedication fee of 10 percent of the appraised value is acceptable. He added his
thanks and appreciation for the hard work that was done by the City and all involved
Commissions and the City Council.
Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for questions and comments.
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Miller to recommend approval of Resolution No. 526-97, a
resolution recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat for Silverview Estates, Southeast
corner of Highway 10 and silver Lake Road, Planning Case No. 501-97.
Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
Motion carried.
Motion/Second: Johnston/Peterson to recommend approval of Resolution No. 515-97, a
resolution recommending approval of the proposed Silverview Estates Planned Unit
Development, consisting of a Holiday Stationstore, car wash and convenience store; a two-story
office building and a one-story office building; and an 82-Unit senior residential building, as
• amended with stipulations and conditions as noted, located at the southeast corner of Highway 10
and Silver Lake Road, Planning Case No. 502-97.
Ayes - 6 Nays - 1
Motion carried.
Chairperson Peterson recognized Commissioner Stevenson for a statement on his no
vote.
Commissioner Stevenson stated for the record: After two or three years of looking at
this property for redevelopment it was an unanimous opinion of the Commission that a gas
station at this location would not serve the best interest of Mounds View. The rezoning of
this property to a B-3 use was denied on that basis. The owner has gone with a PUD to
get the property developed into a gas station. As long as this property is going to be
developed into a gas station facility, Stevenson said, "I am going to be opposed to it."
6. Staff Reports/Information Items
There were no staff reports.
• 7. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports
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There were no Chairperson or Planning Commissioner reports.
8. Adjournment To Agenda Session
There being no further business before the Special Meeting of the Planning Commission,
Chairperson Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
(The agenda session was held immediately following the adjournment of the Special
session.)
Respectfully submitted,
je_. 30Rick Jopke
Community Development Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 515-97
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT REVTRW
FOR SILVERVIEW ESTATES; PLANNING CASE 502-97
WHEREAS, Silverview Estates Development Company has requested approval of a
Development Review for the property legally known as:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6,
Township 30,Range 23,Ramsey County,Minnesota described as beginning at
the southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter;thence easterly along the south
line of said Southeast Quarter 1,346.90 feet to the center line of State Trunk
Highway No. 10;thence northwesterly along said center line 1,434.13 feet to the
center line of Silver Lake Road;thence southwesterly and southerly 1,219.64 feet
along said last centerline to the point of beginning. Subject to State Trunk
Highway No. 10,Silver Lake Road and St.Paul Waterworks Right of Way. Except
that part of said Southeast Quarter described as commencing at the southwest
corner of said Southeast Quarter and measuring easterly along the south line of
said Section 6 a distance of 1,346.9 feet to the intersection of the center line of
Highway No. 10(Anoka Cut-off);thence northwesterly along the centerline of
said Highway No. 10, a distance of 765.9 feet to the point of beginning;thence
• southwesterly at right angles to the center line of said Highway No. 10 a distance
of 275 feet;thence northwesterly and parallel with said centerline 100 feet;
thence northeasterly at a right angle to the centerline of said Highway No. 10;
thence southeasterly along said Highway No. 10 to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, site, landscape, grading, drainage, and utility plans date-stamped 10/31/97
have been submitted by the applicant; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant's request
for a Development Review of the proposed PUD consisting of a Holiday gas station, convenience
store and car wash, two office buildings and an 82-unit senior residential facility and found that it
is in conformance with all applicable sections of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the drainage, utility and grading plans and
has found they conform to the City's Local Water Management Plan subject to stipulations; and,
WHEREAS, The Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the applicant's final site
drainage plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT) has allowed access
to Highway 10 for those lots fronting Highway 10 as requested by the applicant; and,
• WHEREAS, Ramsey County has approved the site plans subject to dedication of
additional right of way for Silver Lake Road; and,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 515-97
Silverview Estates Development Review
November 19, 1997
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h. Detailed plans shall be required which show the RV service center and the containment
measures used to prevent spillage, and the method by which the drains are to be secured.
I. "NERP" shall be changed to "NURP."
j. Three additional handicap accessible stalls are required on Lot 2 located on either side
of the building's main entrance and additional stalls shall be added to the underground
parking to satisfy ADA requirements of one handicap space per every 25 spaces or
fraction thereof.
k. The landscaping detail on the individual site plans shall be removed so as to eliminate
any inconsistencies with the master landscape plan.
4. Per the City Engineer's memo dated 11/14/97, the following items will need to be
corrected prior to City Council action on this request:
a. The outlet from the NURP pond located on Lot 3 shall be moved more to the
southwest to provide and longer distance from the inlet to the outlet and prevent a
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short-circuiting of the water.
b. The overflow from the NURP pond located on Lot 4 shall be positioned so as to
ensure emergency overflows drain away from the garage and toward the street.
c. The applicant shall work with the St. Paul Water Utility to ensure that the drainage
culverts are operational.
3. Per the Fire Marshal's memo dated 11/12/97, the following items will need to be corrected
prior to City Council action on this request:
a. The fire department connections for the senior residential building and the two-story
office building shall be shown on the plans to be readily accessible year round and at
all times.
b. An additional fire hydrant shall be added to the utility plan on Silver Lake Road near
the south end of the senior building, subject to Fire Marshal approval.
4. Before any permits are issued for this subdivision(building, grading or otherwise), the
• applicant shall accomplish the following:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 526-97
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR SILVERVIEW ESTATES; PLANNING CASE 501-97
WHEREAS, Silverview Estates Development Company has requested approval of a major
subdivision for the property legally known as:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6,
Township 30,Range 23,Ramsey County,Minnesota described as beginning at
the southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter;thence easterly along the south
line of said Southeast Quarter 1,346.90 feet to the center line of State Trunk
Highway No. 10;thence northwesterly along said center line 1,434.13 feet to the
center line of Silver Lake Road;thence southwesterly and southerly 1,219.64 feet
along said last centerline to the point of beginning. Subject to State Trunk
Highway No. 10,Silver Lake Road and St.Paul Waterworks Right of Way. Except
that part of said Southeast Quarter described as commencing at the southwest
corner of said Southeast Quarter and measuring easterly along the south line of
said Section 6 a distance of 1,346.9 feet to the intersection of the center line of
Highway No. 10(Anoka Cut-off);thence northwesterly along the centerline of
said Highway No. 10,a distance of 765.9 feet to the point of beginning;thence
• southwesterly at right angles to the center line of said Highway No. 10 a distance
of 275 feet; thence northwesterly and parallel with said centerline 100 feet;
thence northeasterly at a right angle to the centerline of said Highway No. 10;
thence southeasterly along said Highway No. 10 to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, a revised preliminary plat date-stamped 10/31/97 and titled "Silverview
Estates"has been submitted by the applicant; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant's request
for a major subdivision reorganizing eight(8) lots associated with the preliminarily-approved
planned unit development into four(4) lots and found that it is in conformance with all applicable
sections of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the drainage, utility and grading plans and
has found they conform to the City's Local Water Management Plan; and,
WHEREAS, The Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the applicant's final site
drainage plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT) has allowed access
to Highway 10 for those lots fronting Highway 10 as requested by the applicant; and,
• WHEREAS, Ramsey County has approved the preliminary plat subject to dedication of
additional right of way for Silver Lake Road.
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