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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1998 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION 41110 . February 18, 1998 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda CITIZENS:BEFORE SPEAKING,PLEASE COME TO THE PODIUM,AND GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 4. Presentation: North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition University of Minnesota Design Team 5. Planning Case No.512-98 Property Involved: 2375 and 2395 Highway 10 Consideration of Resolution No. 535-98 Regarding Development Review Applicant: Saturn Development • 6. Planning Case No.507-97 Property Involved: 2625 Highway 10,7715-7761 Eastwood Road Discussion Regarding Walgreens Development Request Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applicant: Told Development Company 7. Planning Case No.513-98 Property Involved:8265 Spring Lake Road Consideration of Resolution No. 532-98,Approving a Seven Foot Variance to the Required 30-foot Front-Yard Setback. Applicant Preferred Builders,Inc. narration Items a. Planning Commissioner Journal Publication b. Recap of February 11 Community Forum Meeting 9. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports 10. Adjournment to Agenda Meeting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * *** * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * APPLICANTS: YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS REQUESTED. PLEASE NOTIFY CITY HALL AT 717-4000 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. THANK YOU. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLANNING• COMMISSION MEMO To: Mounds View Planning Commission, City Council, Economic Development Commission From: Rick Jopke, Community Development Director Subject: North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Date: February 18, 1998 INTRODUCTION At the February 18, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, city staff and representatives from the University of Minnesota Design Center for American Urban Landscape (Design Center) will be presenting information about the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition (Coalition) and asking for input. City staff will present information about the membership, purpose and goals of the Coalition as well as the perceived benefits to the city in being a member of the Coalition. The Design Center will lead a discussion to identify local planning and economic development issues, • emerging issues common to all coalition cities, and opportunities for and barriers to joint strategies and actions. BACKGROUND The seven communities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines,Mounds View,New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview entered into a joint powers agreement in December 1996 to form the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. The Coalition adopted the following vision statement: "The Coalition will jointly and cooperatively plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration." Mayors and city administrators/managers from the seven cities comprise the governing board and meet on a monthly basis. Community Development or Economic Directors from each of the cities form the Community Development Committee. This group typically meets twice a month to coordinate and implement the Coalition's work plan. Over the past year, the Coalition began building a base from which it can realize its larger vision. This work has included securing outside sources of funding, laying the foundation for a common Geographic Information System(GIS), and building relationships within the Coalition as well as other governmental entities such as Anoka and Ramsey Counties, school districts, state agencies, . and the Metropolitan Council. A copy of the draft 1997 annual report is attached for your information. • As the Coalition enters its second year, it has placed a priorityon developing a subregional planning framework to shape and direct future work. The Coalition has contracted with the Design Center to assist with establishing a subregional planning base and framework, a community involvement component, recommendations for next phases of work, and strategies for implementation. A copy of the 1997-1999 work plan is attached. Fundamental to establishing this framework is broadening the base of community participation beyond the board and community development committee to include council members, appointed commissions, and interested citizens. The Coalition is interested in exploring the full spectrum of community issues from quality of life to economic development to intergovernmental relations. The meeting on February 18 is a first step in this process. Future Coalition events will include a Coalition-wide working session for councils and commissions to be held in March or early April, and a Coalition Summit to be held in early May. COALITION BENEFITS The following are potential benefits which communities can receive through participation in the Coalition: • Development of a common GIS • • Information Sharing • Joint Marketing of the area • Shared resources • Cost efficiency • Joint efforts to influence larger issues and systems that one city alone would have difficulty influencing • • Ability to develop shared strategies and/or joint programs to address issues everyone has in common, e.g. housing and transportation • Ability to coordinate individual city efforts in redevelopment and planning • AbiIity to use the umbrella of the Coalition to explore a wide range of challenges and opportunities • A forum where cities can discuss issues and agree to agree or disagree and work together on those issues where there is agreement • • An opportunity to change ways of doing business to make things work better • Provides a unique planning perspective that generates greater awareness of new opportunities • Provides an opportunity to create a common vision and to work with other groups ACTION REQUIRED This is a discussion item so no formal action is required. • N:IDATA\GROUPS\COMD EIAPL.ANCOM114I2-18-98..YlEsf NORTH METRO I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION 1997 A\-NUAL REPORT • , .. ,• Visit our online conference center at -.E------------ --- I Introducing the :7 N "I , ' DNM I-35W Klu iit N.c.r, L Corridor Coalition Blaine The NM I-35W Corridor Coalition was created on December 18, 1996. Seven cities—Arden Hills,Blaine, :.4.' l j Circle Pines,Mounds View,New Brighton,Roseville and �; � ` I Shoreview--enten�intoaJoint Powers Agreement form- ,- ing the Coalition. ..t...........1 ale Pines The Coalition adopted a vision statement stating the A # !4i 959 Coalition will jointly and cooperatively plan for and maxi- �" mize the opportunities for regional community develop- ;..-_ 1r ---� � r_ j t 1 � t ment, quality growth and diversification in the North ' Metro through a system of collaboration. Mounds Yew ...„)L..1, ' t .-J-•. L0vjew • 1957 . .:i.:: ::41.7 � Coalition Organizational k.c: ,1 i.. 1951 ;6ills 1 f Structure 1 .A 1 ' 3'` •� 1 The Coalition conducts its business under a Joint New Brig�iton ( ��:�:�•.• ja�•�� 1 1891! . Powers Agreement and related by-laws. The Coalition I s+ti,.. =%�:-:.›. .441b.4" has a Board of Directors comprised 14 members. Each ' 1' •,- L . city has two voting board members,currently the May- 6-1 ,�'... 4. ors and City Managers and/or Administrators serve as �•I I directors. ! iI. , ! The Board meets monthly and the Community De- . . velopment Committee,which is comprised of each city's • x Communi Devel.••• , . ._ .' . ...• - Roseville rr - :". ' _ meets twice per month. • .`• 1948- - --t_�-_ The NM I-35W Corridor Coalition is the 3rd largest 1997 Coalition Officers community in Minnesota by population with over 155,000 residents located in 3 counties and 6 school President-Robert Berke,Mayor of New Brighton districts. Vice President-Dennis Probst,Mayor of Arden Dills • Secretary and Treasurer-Matt Fulton,City Manager, With 83 square miles of land, there are 55,000 homes New Brighton and 4,000 businesses with 85.000 jobs. Community Development Committee Chair- Dennis . There are 775 miles of streets,43 miles of rail line,3.000 Welsch, Community Development Director, City of acres ofpublic Roseville parks and open space and 16500 acres Vice President and Administrator-Joseph D. Strauss, of lakes and wetlands. Strauss Management Company • Research and identify contaminated sites; pursue Lltnir c�� funding sources for redevelopment and ensure the maxi- mum usage to support quality redevelopment conrn.t�-ie:yDiversification f , •ace �y_ '`~." s'471Develop a strategy to ensure adequate life-cycle Pinmerwic er' ••.' ' housing opportunities in member cities .as— Iiiy 111.11.1.1.IIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIMIIIIIIIII-I° /- —uj� ,�, Proactively pursue the use and distribution of all "-1 � -d-3 jam •-(1 t available resources to ensure that housing needs are ad- t ��© ''� .' ''—ig equately met a I `"-+4 67 0 4 � 1 l,F -©t''' O I'7 , �r tie i .,>147, k I� „co • ' ( ��.�� �„ 19974999 WORK PLAN je S''— —� . Geographic Information Systems cx. c• 7�aysawaro • Develop a parcel Data Base 11',41.' s,,;`"y„�,y� ��� • Develop a Building Data Base and Commercial/In- dustrial dustrial Inventory • • Integrate Miscellaneous Data COALITION • Implement a Data Base Maintenance,Enhancement and Coordination System VISION STATEMENT • Develop Joint Usage of Equipment Strategies "The Coalition will jointly and cooperatively plan for • Develop Electronic Data Links Between Cities and maximize the opportunities for regional community • DeveIop Data Dissemination Techniques development, quality growth and diversification in the • Develop Coalition'One-Stop-Shop'for Data Access North Metro through a system of collaboration." • GIS Training for Members • Develop Electronic Links Between GIS and OCR Data Bases • Incorporate Regionally Significant GIS Databases • GOALS • • Identify and Produce Custom GIS Applications Regional Community Development Comprehensive Livable Community • Work cooperatively with Minnesota Department of Urban Design Framework and Transportation(MnDOT),the counties and other agen- Transportation Study cies to plan for transportation improvement,mass transit • Development of a Study Context to build a compre- needs,and other infrastructure improvements along the hensive foundation to guide future activities. Included I-35W Corridor to maintain and improve service and help in the context will be a review and synthesis of compre- stimulate business growth and labor availability hensive plans for each member community and an over- • Develop a joint marketing program among mem- lay of applicable planning documents from other end- bers to attract and retain quality industrial and commer- ties;an inventory and synthesis of capital improvement cial tax base and employment plans from relevant public and private agencies;an as- • Develop a coordinated,collaborative database and sessment of economic development,redevelupmentand GIS system to efficiently share information and develop housing issues at the subregional level;and review and consistent and cooperative land use policies integration of the ongoing GIS initiative. • Ensure that an effectively trained work force is avail- • Prepare a Coalition working matrix to assist mem- able to meet the needs of the business community and bens in the managing its diverse work plan and in devel- ensure that reverse commuting and employee mobility oping strategies to fill gaps,to clarify working relation- concepts are linked together in the North Metro area ships,and to adopt a code of ethics or protocols for op- • erations. Quality Growth • Develop and implement a Coalition education pro- • Research the current business base and the avail- gram to: ability of redevelopment opportunities and vacant land a)increase public awareness of the Coalition and to to identify a strategic plan for all communities engage the public in Coalition activities; •• Develop a code of ethics for Coalition communities b)to actively involve local elected officials and com- to use as an attraction and retention tool mission members in Coalition activities and to encour- • Develop collaborative and coordinated efforts in age networking within the group;and other areas of regional municipal interest,including train- c)to involve a cross-section of city staff in working ing,resource sharing and program development sessions that focus on Coalition activities and operations. - • Complete an assessment of immediate transporta- tion needs of members, including an inventory of cines, county, and state projects, policies and implementation Ct)alltlon Commuted t0 schedules and provide an overview of current and im- Sharing Its Model, mediate transportation projects, barriers and proposedProcess and Strate les ' ilstrategies, with the result of the assessment to be folded g.:............ .::.. intoa studycontext to become the basis for alarger long g .� e >:�> ' i > >ran estud . 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Economic Development and Redevelopment Code of Ethics Coalition's Major The Coalition intends to adopt a Code of Ethics to Accomplishments in 1997 coordinate economic development and redevelopment • activities and opportunities. Organization Building and Fund Raising Economic Development • formed the Joint Powers Coalition and Redevelopment • adopted a 1997-1998 Budget • • adopted 1997-1999 Work Plan The Coalition will identify collaborative strategies that :• secured S6I7,500 in grants and contributions from will provide member communities with a competitive various sources advantage in the economic development and redevelop- . Ment marketplace. Geographic Information Systems • completed consultant contract for Phase I and II of Housing GIS work plan The Coalition will develop housing strategies,recommen- • completed Phase I of the GIS Work Plan for Ramsey • dations and outcomes that can be turned into specific ac- qty communities Lion steps. • contracted with Minnesota Real Estate Journal(OCR) for use of us commercial/industrial data base Marketing and Public Relations • began the process of updating commercialfindustrial • The Coalition will develop a joint marketing and and vacant land data in order to have current data for public relations program to promote various components marketplace users of us work plan. Subregional Planning Framework • The Coalition will develop and maintain a Coati- • contracted with Design.Center for American Urban don"home page”on the internet that can be accessed by 'Landscape to implement Phase I,Track 1 of the Coa- the public. lition Comprehensive Community Urban Framework and Transportation Study Contaminated Land • initiated the first steps to implement a sub-regional • Reclamation Planning comprehensive planning model Member communities will identify contaminated sites • within their respective boundaries that represent a great Education Program • hosted a tow with decision makers through Coalition opportunity for remediation,revitalization and reuse for communities by bus to witness development and re- development and redevelopment,both for commercial and development activities and plans industrial and in-fill housing opportunities. ----1' Coalition Good News: Coalition Members Contribute 1997 Was a Banner Year Time, Talent and Resources 'or Communities �oalition members have invested hundreds of hours, $55,590 in membership fees and thousand of dollars of • Building permits(5,252)up 15%over the four supplies and related resources to initiate this effort year average • • Total new investment in the Community over $204M,up 16.5% from the four year average • New commercial/industrial construction up " 85% to$47.6M over the four year average of Coalition Receives $617,500 $25.6M in Public and Private Sector • Renovation of commercial/ndustrialspace was up 22% to a high of$61.4M Grants and Contributions • Housing value was up 59% to$58.9M from $372M over the four year average The Coalition has been successful in attracting funding • Average housing price was over$120,000 to assist in the implementation of its Work Plan. In the future,the above bench marks can be used to Public Sector Support measure future Coalition success. • The 1997 Minnesota Legislature, through the De- partment of Trade and Economic Development,passed legislation supporting the Coalition effort with a$200,000 grant. These funds can be used by the Coalition as de- termined by its Board. • The Metropolitan Council,through its Livable Com- unity Demonstration Account,authorized$131,250 to mplement the first phase of the Coalitions'Comprehen- sive Livable Community Urban Design Framework and Transportation Study.In addition,the Council authorized a grant in the amount of$7,500 to assist the Coalition in its sub-regional planning exercise. And MetroGIS ap- proved a grant in the amount of$20,000 to acist the Coalition complete its Phase II GIS work plan compo- nent. • Ramsey County has contributed$9,750 to pay for a portion of the Coalition's administrative expenses. '? .. A > Y:, ,? > Yri,? 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Seven cities—Arden Hills lain, f Circle Pines,Mounds View,New Brighton,Role and ` tS i.4 -f I Shoreview--entered in to a Joint Powers Agreement form- ing the Coalition. .,�, ; CLCIe Pines The Coalition adopted a vision statement stating the t ---1 959 Coalition will jointly and cooperatively plan for and maxi- ? v. lei .Hit mite the opportunities for regional community develop- , r jit '�""�'; ment, quality growth and diversification in the North `--- ---�'_ e c — Metro through a system of collaboration. MoundsYew 1 19 tt'rr ; • . , i 1957 �,�� - :1,.L Coalition Organizational - t .1.. 1951 -'w - • t` ,,..: ,� , . ,;i4, \-.� Structure - . . . 1. t '1''. I The Coalition conducts its business under a Joint New Briran t ."'.4.--.1.‘ .• .ra t Powers Agreement and related by-laws. The Coalition 1891( . :� _ t rist��.=:',-_rte has a Board of Directors comprised 14 members. Each c . - L-,1• •' • L' . ' city has two voting board members,currently the May- • 4 b ru`• ! ors and City Managers and/or Administrators serve as yply� directors- • i / i ',. rThe Board meets monthly and the Community De- i . •4 . .` E veiopment Committee,which is comprised of each city's `4 . : . • -- I Community Development or EDA director, typically i • - Roseville" h �� meets twice per month. . 194 • ' tet_ .• ' L • 4 . _ The NM 1-35W Corridor Coalition is the 3rd largest 1997 Coalition Officers . community in Minnesota by population with over 155,000 residents located in 3 counties and 6 school President-Robert Berke,Mayor of New Brighton districts Vice President-Dennis Probst,Mayor of Arden Hills Secretary and Treasurer-Matt Fulton,City Manager, With 83 square miles of land, there are 55,000 homes New Brighton • and 4,000 businesses with 85,000 jobs Community Development Committee Chair- Dennis There are 775 miles of streets,43 miles of rail line,3,000 Welsch, Community Development Director, City of acres of public parks and open space and 16,500 acres Roseville of lakes and wetlands. Vice President and Administrator-Joseph D.Strauss, Strauss Management Company draft 12/9/97 North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition 1997- 1999 Work Plan ikograp hic Information Systems (GIS) • Development of Data Base - (January 1997- March, 1998) The development of an accurate and compatible data base is of utmost importance to the successful implementation of a shared GIS system. To that end, Phase I - Part 1 of this task will be the incorporation of data which is currently available (i.e., parcels, road names, zoning, existing land use and other assessor and tax attributes) from the two participating counties (Anoka and Ramsey). • Development of Building Data Base and Commercial/Industrial Inventory (January 1998 - December 1998) Phase I -Part 2 would focus on the linking of appropriate County assessor core building data and associated addresses, including multi-tenants to building footprints. The resulting data base would be related back to the underlying parcel data base and assist in the development of not only an inventory of current commercial/industrial activity, but also in the future development capacity of sites throughout the corridor. This data base will also be linked to the OCR data base. This proceas may also be used to determine residential developable sites. • Integration of Miscellaneous Data - (September, 1997-July, 1998) Phase I - Part 2 will include the incorporation of data from miscellaneous sources. The data to be incorporated in this task may include: hydrography, (including wetlands delineation),road edges, • digital aerial photographs and topography. • Data Base Maintenance/Enhancement/Coordination (January 1998 - Ongoing) Much of the GIS data to be used by the Coalition is dynamic in nature and requires constant updating. In addition, these data sets originate from a variety of organizations. Careful and logical management of data is essential for data to be accurate and up to date. A full-time coordinator/manager is required to work with member cities and outside agencies in this task and all other work program issues. • Joint Usage of Equipment(July 1997-December 1999) The desire by the member cities to collaboratively work on GIS presents opportunities for joint usage of expensive hardware. The cities will develop an agreement which specifies what hardware will be shared by whom and under what circumstances (i.e., time and money). • • Development of Electronic Data Linkages Between Cities - (June-December, 1997) . The "knitting"of electronic data between the cities will provide the opportunity for any Coalition member to "look outside of the box". These opportunities will lead to the ability to jointly market the cities for economic development and redevelopment purposes. This can be realized by establishing high-speed data transmission connections between member cities using existing infrastructure where possible. • U:11-35 W\CD-COMM\WORKPLAM97W RKPLN.DCC 1 • A. Development of a Study Context (December 1997 - February 1998) --The purpose of the context is to build a comprehensive foundation from which the Coalition can complete the remainder of the study and to guide future Coalition activities. Included in the context will be a review and • synthesis of comprehensive plans from each•of the Coalition's participating communities and an . overlay of applicable planning documents from:other entities; an inventory and synthesis of capital improvement plans from relevant public and private agencies; an assessment of economic • development , redevelopment and housing issues at the subregional level; and review and integration of the ongoing Coalition GIS initiative. B. Preparation of a Coalition Working Matrix (January 1998 - February 1998) --The purpose of the matrix is to assist members of the Coalition in managing its diverse work plan and in developing strategies to fill gaps, to clarify working relationships, and to adopt a code of ethics or protocols for operations. C. Development and Implementation of a Coalition Education Program (February 1998 -March 1998) — The purpose of the education program is three-fold: 1) to increase public awareness of the Coalition and to engage the public in Coalition activities; 2) to actively involve local elected officials and commission members in Coalition activities and o encourage networking within this group; and 3) to involve a cross-section of city staff in working sessions that focus on Coalition activities and operations. D. Assessment of Immediate Transportation Needs (December 1997 -February 1998) --This assessment is intended to provide the Coalition with a set of short- and long-term recommendations for addressing immediate transportation needs within the corridor. Included in the assessment will be inventories of city,county,and state projects,policies, and implementation schedules. These inventories will be consolidated to provide the Coalition with a comprehensive overview of current and immediate transportation projects, barriers, and proposed strategies. Results from this assessment will be folded into the study context and become the basis for the Iarger, long-range studies anticipated in Phase I Track 2 and Phase II. E. Development of a Consultant Pool for Phase I Track 2 (February 1998 - March 1998) --An RFQ will be developed to generate the consultant pool. The board will develop an evaluation process for consultant selection,which will be overseen by the board. 3. Subregional Comprehensive Planning Review Program (January 1998— April, 1998) • In compliance with State Legislation, cities in the metropolitan region must prepare and submit an updated comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council for review by December 31, 1998. The Coalition views this mandate as an opportunity to propose a subregional program for common Metropolitan Council planning review following the Regional Blueprint To that end, the Coalition will work with the Design Center for American Urban Landscape to prepare a program proposal for presentation to the Metropolitan Council. The proposed program would include: a) a set of common terms, definition and formats for data presentation used at the beginning of each community's plan document; b) performance criteria that might be used for evaluating Coalition communities • comprehensive plans and c) strategies for integration local planning and program efforts with subregional and regional issues/systems statements. U:11-35W\CD-COMMAWORKPLAM97WRKPLN.DOC 3 • Want to foster innovation in housing options. } • Want to encourage housing that.uses both land and infrastructure more efficiently and coupled with Livable Community objectives. 4110 • Want to create housing that is less dependent on the automobile and linked to public transit. • Warit to provide dollars to improve neighborhood amenities (replace infrastructure) to support housing value. • Want to understand why things really are the way they are. . • Want to have confidence that we can achieve these outcomes Other comments: • Should we consider a Coalition housing resource center? • Should we adopt a long term goal to establish a unified HRA? • Should we attempt to adopt a standard housing maintenance code? • Should we attempt to coordinate with various volunteer groups? • How do we start to promote a Coalition remodeling program? • What kind of data can we collect now that will help understand some of the issues. e.g., * value of properties * condition of property * last permit issued * age of housing 7. tt'[arketin`and Public Relations • • Joint Marketing and Public Relations Programs (December, 1997- December, 1999) The Coalition communities will develop joint marketing and public relations programs to promote various components of its workplan. This assignment will be assumed by a subcommittee comprised of City Managers. • Produce Joint Coalition Web Site- (March, 1997-December, 1999.) Design, implement, and maintain a Coalition home page on the internet that can be accessed by the public. This assignment will be assumed by the Community Development Community. 8. Contaminated Land Use Planning • Identify Under-Utilized Parcels of Land Currently Contaminated and Underutilized - (September, 1997 - December, 1998) The North Metro I-35W corridor communities have numerous contaminated land sites. These parcels represent a great opportunity for revitalization and reuse for development and redevelopment - both for commercial and industrial and in-fill housing opportunities. A collaborative effort will be undertaken to identify contaminated land, initiate remediation and place these parcels back into effective use in a coordinated manner. The objective is consistent with the Metro Council's re- investment strategy within developed areas. • UM-35W\CD-COMM\WORKPLAN\97WRKPLN.DOC 5 REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION • Meeting Date: February 18, 1998 Staff Report by: James Ericson, Planning Associate Planning Case No: 512-98 Request: Approval of a revised development review to allow for the expansion of the Saturn dealership Petitioner: Saturn Development Company, represented by Jim Price Location: 2375 and 2395 Highway 10 PIN No. 08-30-23-31-0001, 2, 3 Zoning/Land Use: B-3, Highway Business Commercial/ Saturn Auto Dealership Applicable Regulations: Section 1006.06, entitled"Development Controls," requires that all proposed industrial, commercial and residential developments and expansions of existing facilities . . . must be reviewed by the • Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. Attachments: Ramsey County Request for Combination, dated 2/5/98 Revised Site Plan, dated 2/12/98 (Separate Attachment) Revised Photometric Analysis, dated 1/30/98 (Separate Attachment) Planning Commission Resolution No. 535-98 Background: On February 4, 1998, the Planning Commission discussed the proposal to revise the site plans for the Saturn auto dealership which were originally approved in 1996_ The plans were to expand their operation by adding showroom space, service bays and a car wash. The difference between the 1996 expansion(not implemented) and the 1998 expansion is that the majority of the expansion would be to the east of the existing structure, with the exception of the car wash. One additional service bay and increased showroom floor area account for the increased building area from the 1996 approved plans. Because of issues raised during the 1996 approval process, residents within 350 feet of the Saturn property were notified of this meeting. Analysis As was discussed at the last meeting, the primary issues with this development proposal concern availability of parking, site lighting and the possibility that Rice Creek Watershed District might • require on-site stormwater storage. The applicant was directed to produce a more detailed photometric analysis to ensure that glare and light spillage are within City Code requirements, provide documentation from Ramsey County indicating that the three lots are joined together, and REQUEST FOR COMBINATION OF CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY • RECORDS fc REVENUE SUITE 824 50 KELLOGG BLVD. W. ST. PAUL, MN. 55102-1696DATE: February 5, 1998 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TAXPAYER: +PINS must be in SAME Taxing,Tax Increment & Watershed Dis- tricts. +Owners (listed on tax statements) MUST be the same in order to combine property. • +Property will NOT be combined if there are delinquent taxes or,current taxes on any parcel. +Property purchased by CONTRACT FOR DEED "WILL NOT" be combined unless both the FEE OWNER and the CONTRACT PURCHASER sign. I, the FEE OWNER of the Real Estate identified by the following code numbers agree that the property identified below may be combined into one description for tax purposes only: (1) 08-30-23-31-0001 SATURN DEVELO•MELT COMPANY, LLC (2) 08-30-23-31-0002 l' (3) 08-30-23-31-0003 Signed:By: 4 Code Numbers (PIN) James *rice, Vice President I, the CONTRACT PURCHASER of the Real Estate i. etif�ed by the • following code numbers request that the same be co. -ined into one description for tax purposes only: Signed:. • Code Numbers (PIN) The new description is to be effective for taxes payable in the year 1998 • [MUST BE FILED BEFORE 12/31 TO AFFECT FOLLOWING YEARS TAX] . PLEASE MAIL FUTURE TAX STATEMENTS TO: NAME: Saturn Development Company, LLC - ADDRESS:.3400 Highway 61, Vadnais Heights, MN ZIP+4 55110-5236 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: CIRCLE ONE CHECK OWNERSHIP/DELINQ. TAXES APPROVED DENIED PUBLIC SERVICE CHECK CURRENT TAXES APPROVED DENIED JUDY BOLLMANN [FOLLOW-UP AND COLLECTION] CHECK HOMESTEAD APPROVED DENIED 0 HOMESTEAD STAFF r that the assessed taxes are often lower for a combined property than that for the same property • identified as separate tax parcels. The Tax Office suggests that if a request to combine contiguous parcels is made and remains pending during a period when taxes come due that the taxpayer should contact their office just prior to making any tax payments to confirm that no assessment changes have yet gone into effect. cc: Jon J. Hoganson, Esq. STP1:440754-1 • • -2 - Planning Commission Resolution 535-98 Saturn Dealership Development Review February 18, 1998 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the site plans dated 1/9/98 conform to the requirements concerning car washes, automotive repair and automotive sales as stated in Section 1114.04; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the Mounds View City Council that the development review requested by Saturn Development be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall revise the site plans prior to City Council review to show how stormwater run-off will be captured and detained if on-site detention is required by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 3. Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall accomplish the following: a. Obtain access and grading permits from MnDOT and Ramsey County if required and provide proof of such permit or permission to the City. b. Obtain a Rice Creek Watershed District permit. • c. Remove the two incidental directional signs from the CountyRoad H2 right of � way. d. Enter into a development agreement with the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 18th day of February, 1998 Jerry Peterson, Chairperson ATTEST: • Rick Jopke, Community Development Director • Planning Commission Memo TO: Planning Commissioners FROM: Jim Ericson, Planning Associate SUBJECT: Walgreens Development Proposal DATE: February 12, 1998 At your last meeting on February 4, 1998, the issue of whether or not it would be appropriate to rezone residential properties and amend the comprehensive plan to allow for the development of a Walgreens store at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and County Road I was discussed. Attached is the staff report from that meeting, along with revised site plans showing curb cuts on County Road I and memoranda from Benshoof&Associates with regard to traffic issues raised at • the last meeting. While the Planning Commission examined the proposal on a number of levels, little time was spent discussing the proposal from a broader perspective. Is the proposal appropriate given the existing land uses? This is the type of issue that the City(its commissions, Council and residents) through the comprehensive planning process will be addressing not only on the subject properties but on all properties within the City. As was brought up at the first community forum held to generate input for the comprehensive plan update, the City's residential areas are for the most part established with no foreseeable or desired changes. The primary focus will be on the Highway 10 corridor--the properties fronting Highway 10 and those adjacent to them. The current proposal is one such example of this. With the additional information that will be presented both herein and at the meeting on February 18, 1998, staff will be seeking direction from the Planning Commission with regard to drafting a resolution recommending either approval or denial of the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment requests. • Planning Commission Report TOLD Development Co. Case#507-97 • January 14, 1998 Page 2 Background: The applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, major subdivision and development review for properties located at 2625 Highway 10, and 7715 - 7761 Eastwood Road to allow for the construction of a Walgreens Drug Store. The property fronting Highway 10 is owned by the City of Mounds View while the four single-family properties on Eastwood Road are under separate ownership. TOLD Development Co. has purchase agreements in force for each of the properties. In addition, the applicant requests that the street bisecting these parcels (Eastwood Road)be vacated and replaced with a cul-de-sac. The area of proposed development covers approximately 3.88 acres, including the Eastwood Road right of way. The current zoning is split with the City-owned parcel zoned R-3, Medium Density Residential and the parcels on Eastwood Road zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential. The proposed zoning is B-2, Neighborhood Commercial, which would allow the above-described use or similar uses such as a financial institution, office building, floral shop, hardware store or off-sale liquor sales. As part of the review of this project, two neighborhood meetings were held on October 22, 1997, and on November 5, 1997. Comments from citizens were used to identify issues which needed to be addressed in this review. Most of those issues are covered in the rezoning section of this report. While this report addresses only the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning requests, the Planning • Commission may discuss the other actions required for this development to proceed as well. Analysis: A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Background: The Comprehensive Plan divided the City into 12 planning districts, and included a map showing proposed land use for each district. The subject properties are located in District 6. A copy of this map and the text which accompanied the map is attached to this report. The Comprehensive Plan indicates that the undeveloped, City-owned parcel should be developed as high density residential, which the plan indicates is 7 or more units per acre. At 1.58 acres, the vacant lot could support a multi-level apartment building although the likelihood of this is minimal due to site constraints and lack of access. The single-family residences on Eastwood are designated as low-density residential in the Comprehensive Plan. Issues: The question before the Planning Commission is whether the Comprehensive Plan, which is intended to guide future development of the City, should be amended to change the expectations for the subject properties to allow for a commercial use in a residential area. The applicant will point out that this location, at the corner of Highway 10 and County Road I, is one of the busiest intersections of the City in terms of traffic counts, and as such, would be best served by a commercial land use designation. Of the greatest concern, however, is that the development as proposed would involve the removal of four single-family homes. Houses on the west side of Greenwood Drive would then back up to a commercial development instead of more single-family Planning Commission Report TOLD Development Co. Case#507-97 January 14, 1998 al.' Page 4 economic and environmental consequences. In the area of land use, the plan is often used to balance community desires and the marketplace. The marketplace, for the most part, initiates, finances and constructs development of homes, businesses, entertainment and leisure uses. Cities can shape the character of their communities if they translate the vision in the Comprehensive Plan into development regulations, which then molds what happens in the marketplace. The marketplace, however, keeps moving and continues to bring ideas to communities which may not have been anticipated by the plan or which differ from the plan. Plans need to be revisited and updated to keep pace as circumstances change or as opportunities arise. This request is coming from the marketplace and presents opportunities and consequences. The Planning Commission and City Council, after hearing testimony from citizens, the applicant and staff, must judge whether this new idea works for Mounds View. B. Rezoning Request Discussion of Request: As stated above, the Planning Commission shall consider the possible adverse effects of the proposed rezoning. The criteria are as follows: 1. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal is inconsistent with the-current • Comprehensive Plan designation for this site. Minnesota Statutes require that a proposed rezoning be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. If the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is approved, the proposal would be consistent. 2. Surrounding Area. The subject properties form an irregularly shaped parcel bounded Highway 10 to the west and County Road Ito the south. There is an extensive, existing single family residential neighborhood to the east and an approved ten-unit townhome development to the northwest to compliment the existing apartment buildings. South of the site is a fast-food restaurant and Moundsview Square Shopping Center. Across the highway is a SuperAmerica and Burger King. In the proposed plans, the residential areas to the east and the north would be buffered from the development by a wide expanse of greenspace, berming and/or tree cover. At both of the neighborhood meetings, there was discussion about whether property values would decrease in the adjacent neighborhood as a result of this project. While there is no evidence to suggest that property values will decrease as a result of this project, neither is there evidence to suggest an increase in value. The impact may not be financial but quality of life or"feel". The developer has offered to deed additional land to those properties abutting the site on Greenwood Drive as a means to mitigate any perceived or real impact to property values or to establish a greenspace easement. 3. The demonstrated need for such use. The applicant's client--Walgreens--has done • considerable research with regard to market conditions and long term feasibility for this particular site in Mounds View and feels there to be a strong need and economic viability for a store at this location. Residents in the adjacent neighborhood have expressed concerns over what will happen if Walgreens fails and the building is left vacant. Staff understands that TOLD Development 71111.11111.1.11.1111.11111111111.11111.111111.1111111.11111.11111111 Planning Commission Report TOLD Development Co. Case#507-97 • January 14, 1998 Page 6 New commercial growth creates a host of short and long term economic impacts to the community and region as a whole. These impacts go beyond the direct tax benefits and job creation, and is referred to as the multiplier or ripple effect. When a business expands or a new business comes into the community, it creates additional jobs throughout the area's economy. The multiplier for a retail business such as Walgreens is 1.4. (These numbers are estimates to be used only as guidelines in measuring the economic impact to a region from industry growth. They are developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.) Conclusions: The following represents staff's assessment of the advantages and disadvantages from this development proposal. Advantages: • The proposal is designed in a manner which provides protection and buffering for the surrounding residential neighborhoods • The proposal brings a national retailer into Mounds View • ■ Walgreens will give Mounds View residents an added choice for their prescription needs and will promote competitive pricing • Walgreens is expected to draw a majority of its customers from within the City • It will strengthen the City's tax base and generate revenue • The store will create up to 35 jobs, many of which will be filled by Mounds View residents • The use will alleviate drainage problems in the area • Takes advantage of an opportunity being presented by the marketplace • Eastwood Road residents south of Hillview Road would live on a cul-de-sac with no through traffic • The proposal redevelops a site for which the City paid $125,000 and returns it to the tax base Disadvantages: • The proposal involves the removal of four single-family houses • Traffic counts on Greenwood Drive are expected to increase by 40 percent • The development of the site may increase the number of accidents at this busy intersection • Homes on Greenwood that now back up to other homes would back up.to a commercial business The community, in previous public meetings, has voiced opposition to the addition of any more rental housing within Mounds View. Many question the appropriateness of locating any type of • housing along Highway 10--rental or otherwise. The City, after purchasing the corner property, attempted to market the site to commercial developers, but found little interest due to the access difficulties and relatively small area. Combining the City lot with the four single-family homes has opened the door to commercial development. Resident concern is understandable, however, FILE No. 959 02/13 '98 1140 I D:TOLD DEVELOPMENT 612 420 7574 PAGE 2 I L-i,-is-l�xy 1Y:14 BEN5Hmp & ASSOC. 612 1332 9!S4 P.22,08 BENSHOOF & ASSOCIATES INC ♦ TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS INC. 7301 OHMS LANE,SUITE Soo/EDINA,MN 36439/(612)832.9868/FAX(612)832-9564 February 12, 1998 REFER TO FILE: 97-89 MEMORANDUM TO: Robert Cunninghant,TOLD Development Co. FROM: James A.Bensh:t&Michael 1"I. Chem rRE: Supplemental Tragic Analysis for Walgreens Store in City of Mounds PURPOSE AND/BACKGROUND As requested by the TOLD Development Company, our original January 27, ],498 r this aim is a supplement to • arising from the February 4, 1998 This supplemental analysis addresses two issues Cky Council meeting infirst issue > concerns viewttraffic volume at the intersection Mounds Greenwood Theiva and concerns the Road following intersection completion of the Walgreens development. The second issue Mo ccr View shoppingtespacing on County Road I between the Walgreens access, the center access and the Greenwood Drive intersection. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Trac Vel umes t C,. ,�_.�� This intersection is presently controlled by s 4-way must first stop before proceeding through the on. so vehicles on all approaches We conducted a p.m. peak hour traiEe count at this The hour was determinQd to be 4:3010 5:30 pIntersecti.m. on February 11, 149$, peak hour traffic volumes at this i p' � 1 shows the existing p.m. development volumes when the watgrosas� r� andcomparisontothe escpected post. storetrip distribution for the Walgreens dis completed. The trip generation and report. development are detailed in the January 27, 1998, FILE No. 959 02113 '98 1141 I D TOLD DEVELOPf 1ENT 612 420 7574 PAGE 4 .{,.�rx�,r r50C. 612 832 9564 P•02/83 Mr. Robert Cunningham 3 February 12, 1998 , • The table below summarizes the vehicle oreach approach to the man of Hillview Road and Grimwood Drive. PAL Peak Roar Volumes Nort�tcrscctioee A roach aL Volume With change in Volume W races ValVolumehbound aod Drive .7..........;:............... Southbound Greenwo Eastbound Tiillvod Drive 2 13 iew +13 Road 83 +1 Westbound Hinview Road 66 7 y i 6 72 .� The traffic valuate increase at this intersection is taw and wilt not hove a si8nifiraAtas a result of the Walgreens development vohrme: alongGreenwood Drive arc w during the traffic operation er safety. Theagree;g development is expected to increase the p'm' peak period. The lYal�� by 13 vehicles and the aathbound deepeq�y Greenwood Drive approach volume Ilillview Road, by live vehicles. This total of 18 vehiclme e�wood Drive, south of less than one car every three min represents an average of development will have on * indicating the minima! impact that the Wal Cremnwood Drava metas of • Greenwood Drive�classified as a local Gree is typical Ibr local roadway and the volume of . From the J i even with the addition of the W traffic on type development. F SW vehicle 27. 1998, report,the andal an rGreenwood Drive chicle tripa, and the Wal '�"�°daily hoc� nwooDGivo threshold etrips. The stablished vehicle trips Welcome development e �w tea 1, 0 volumey to 714 well ,Q04 laity vehicle trip by the Metropolitan Council far lea!streets. The proposed spacing of the Walgreens access on COSY Road I is approxinuszely 200 feet east of the T.H. 14 incentertersection access on County Road L Vist of the p View shops ng is approximately 130 feet west ofGreenwood Drive. Vi shopping center eccass The proposed Wa7greem access driveway access �gCounty � eu T.H. 10 and the ping center fThsu, the Walgreens not any interference with°hher T.H. 10 to the west or the View shopping center to theeast. wn• FILE No. 954 02/13 '98 10 36 I D:TOLD DEVELOPMENT 612 420 7574 PAGE 2 FEB-12-19ga 17:15 BENSHOOF & ASSOC. 612 832 9564 P.86,e8 N. . Attachment I • Page 5 of 11 • TRAFFIC CIRCLES A Stage 2 Tool This device is a circle in the middle of two • intersecting routes. Direct straight-through * iii. aEl _ - movements are obstructed by the central island, causing traffic to move around the circle in a i win one-way pattern. Approaches to the intersection 1 . . . area are normally controlled by "YIELD" signs. ' Their primary purpose is to slow high-speed 41'i< Well traffic. They also reduce the number of reported a=tf accidents. Traffic circles are most effective e. .a i when constructed in a series. pr Note: City of Seattle has detailed design l�' i criteria, depending on the street width and curb 3 return radii. ,] g Ail. • • CURB EXTENSIONS (Entry, Exit, Mid-Block) A Stage 2 Tool _ Curb extensions narrow the street by wideningctnta the sidewalk and/or the landscaped parking strip. r�rrarisross They are used to make pedestrian crossings easier and tQ provide a vinir a-►�- • the roadway that helps increase driver awareness- They can be installed either at Intersections or mid-bIocl�. W.ow w i_v •• ) I • t FILE No. 954 02/13 '98 10:36 ID:TOLD DEVELOPMENT 612 420 7574 PAGE 4 FEB-12-1998 1?:16 BENSHOOF a, ASSOC. 612 832 9564 P•08/0e Attachment 1 • Page S of 11 SPEED HUMPS (about 2.67" x 12') A Stage 2 Tool Speed humps are waved-shaped paved humps in the street. The height of the speed hump determines how fast it may be navigated without causing discomfort to the driver or damage to the vehicle. Discomfort increases as speed over f` the hump increases. Typically, speed humps are -s i__ [ ' - - -a placed in a series rather than singularly. p EZD Note: Speed humps can be the most cost- _ �' effective traffic-calming measure for reducing speeds on existing residential streets. While they uz_ often generate considerable opposition from drivers, public safety agencies, and service agencies, speed humps have repeatedly been shown to be effective in reducing travel speeds _ by S to 10 mph on residential streets, and they artatively inexpensive to install and maintain. There is some evidence that the over-use of peed humps can lead to negative reactions, especially from injured persons being transported, etc. SPEED TABLES • (3-4" x 22') A Stage 2 Tool comme Speed humps with a long flat section, often used �,,.,,r• �� I t t as crosswalks. i• it*��. _ Laj • bbbil • •.• „^CII----,F • ....mac sue • IP • TOTAL P.R8 Mr.Jim Ericson February 13, 1998 Page 2 analysis section. Of the 145 trip ends generated by Walgreen's,we calculate that 29 will be pass by trips and the remaining 116 will be new trips. In reviewing the distribution and assignment of the newly genera'ed traffic, we noted a error on the bottom portion of Figure 3 of the report. At the T.H. 10 access of Walgreen's, the westbound right turn movement is shown as 144. This number should be 14. Level of Service With the change in the trip generation rate and the pass by percentage, the Walgreen's development is expected to increase the volume through the intersection of T.H. 10 and County Road I by five vehicles per cycle (on average) during the p.m. peak hour. This is slightly higher than the three vehicles per hour stated in the Benshoof report. The net result is that there is a slight increase in delay for some of the movements and the intersection as whole but it does not change the overall level of service (LOS). As stated in the Benshoof report, the intersection will operate at an overcapacity level (LOS F) and the additional traffic is not expected to have a significant impact on the operation of the intersection. To verify the implied assumption that development was not driving the overcapacity situation at the intersection,we reviewed the level of service at the intersection with 1997 background traffic only, 1998 background traffic only and 1999 background traffic using an annual growthrate of 2.5 percent. This analysis showed that the intersection would begin to operate at an overcapacity level in 1999 even without development due to the large northbound through movement on T.H. 10. A summary of this analysis is attached. We reviewed the potential of adding capacity (lanes) to the County Road I approaches of the intersection. Adding lanes at these approaches would not significantly improve the level of service at the intersection. As noted in the Benshoof report, the T.H. 118/610 connector should help to alleviate congestion at this intersection. We estimated that a 10 percent reduction in the T.H. 10 through traffic would bring the intersection out of an overcapacity situation. We also reviewetLthe storage capacity for the westbound County I approach. We estimate that 200 feet of storage for queued vehicles is needed. Since the Walgreen's access on County Road I is located approximately 200 feet east of the T.H. 10 intersection, there may be a few cycles in the p.m. peak hour where the queue backs up to but not through the Walgreen's access. Site Plan Review We have reviewed the site plan and noted a few items: • A place for trash collection is not shown and could not be evaluated. • The County Road I access to the site shows the two lanes for outbound traffic as one through and one share left-turn and through lane. The lanes for the "T" intersection • should be designated as one left turn only lane and one right turn only lane. soot AAS t1 T7 f1Rb 7TO TVJ QT:OT Tx.T 4R/PT/7n • LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY FOR WALGREEN'S Mounds View,MN 02/13198 SEH-csd • • • . • VOLUMES Background Volumes 1997 1998 1999 1999 1999 • Development at Silver Lake Drive no no no YES YES Walgreens Devlelopment no no no no YES UNSIGNALIZED County Road I and Eastwood Drive SB R Level of Service A A A A IA County Road I and Walgreen's Main Access SB L Level of Service n/a n/a Na Na C SB R Level of Service n/a n/a Na Na A EB L Level of Service n/a Na Na Na A 'TN 10 Waigreen's Right-In/Right-Out Access WB R Level of Service Na Na Na nia C III • SIGNALIZED TH 10 and County Road I • Cycle Length 157' 157' 157' 157' 157' . Intersection • Level of Service D E F F F • Delay 27.8' 49.1 " 60.4' 68.0" 78.3`_ Movements EB Level of Service E E E E E Delay 54.4" 55.0' 56.3' 57.6" 55.6' WB - Level of Service E E E E E Delay 46.9' 47.2' 47.4 a 47.5' 51.6' NB L Level of Service E E E E E Delay 52.1 ' 52.8' 55.4' 51.7' 54.3' NS T Level of Service 0 F F F F IDDelay 28.5' 66.9' 87.3' 101.6' 121.3` SB 'L Level of Service E E E E E Delay 56.7' 55.6' 56.8" 59.9' 58.0' S 00 ra r _ • REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Meeting Date: February 18, 1998 Staff Report by: Steve Dorgan, Housing Inspector Planning Case No.: 513-98 Applicant: Preferred Builders, Inc. Request: The applicant is requesting a 7 foot Variance to the required 30 foot building setback from a public right-of-way along Ardan Avenue for the construction of a new single-family home at 8265 Spring Lake Road. Location: 8265 Spring Lake Road PIN No. 06-30-23-23-0003 Zoning/Land Use: R-1- Single Family Residential LD -Low Density Residential • Attachments: Planning Application lication Location Map Hardship Statement Encroachment Map Building Plan Lot Survey of Previous Home Planning Commission Resolution# 532-98 Applicable Regulations: Section 1104.01, Subd. 3., requires a 30 foot building setback when abutting a public street. Section 1125.02, Subd. 2 outlines the criteria to be used by the Planning Commission in its review of variances. The following criteria are individually addressed in Planning Commission Resolution 532-98: a. Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances apply to the properties which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape,topography or other circumstances over which the owners of the property since the effective date hereof have had no control. • b. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Title. Planning Case No. 513-98 8265 Spring Lake Road • February 18, 1998 Page 3 Analysis: According to City Code Section 1104.01, Subd. 3., a 30 foot building setback is required along all public streets for lots located in the R-1 zoning districts of the city. The applicant is requesting an additional 7 feet to build the proposed home. The lot is 80 feet in width and is located on a corner which creates some site constraints. The home previously located on the lot was 19.4 feet from the public road right-of-way along Ardan Avenue (see attached lot survey). The proposed home would be 23.1 feet from Ardan Avenue. Orienting the home to Ardan Avenue would not alleviate the variance request for the proposed home and would most likely require an additional variance. An orientation of the home to Spring Lake Road would allow for a home with a maximum width of 45 feet. Therefore, the construction of a single family home with a two car garage would be accommodated on the proposed lot without the need for a variance. The proposed variance fails to meet hardship criteria for granting a variance as outlined in Section 1125.02, Subd. 2 of the City Code. The proposed lot will support the construction of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home with a 2 car garage as required in the EDA's Housing Replacement Program site criteria. The specified site criteria is a minimum requirement of the • purchase agreement the applicant has with the EDA for the proposed property. Recommendation: Approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 532-98 denying a variance request by Preferred Builders, Inc. to allow a 7 foot variance from the required 30 foot building setback from a public right-of-way along Ardan Avenue for the property located at 8265 Spring Lake Road. Steve Dorgan Housing Inspector 717-4023 N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\513-98\513-98PC.RPT • iety of Mounds View,MN It.velopment Application Page 2 t Use of Property UndeveIoped/Vacant :r ❑ Single Family Dwelling Duplex/Two Family Dwelling 0 Multi-family Dwelling Business/Commercial Establishment ❑ Industrial Establishment D ' Other(explain) • Psgerty Classification . .__❑ - Abstract- --Ton•ens - •-- ascription o Proposal -- - 4 / - —. -- - ,• G 1 ''/47"? S r",e .� �+ �-7 _ / P i/. � - ]Ll.,� fir.�/i�' 10c • BY3fY(OUR)SIGNATURE ON THIS APPLICATION,I HEREBY DECLARE THAT,TO THE BEST OF MY -- :.a.' ICWLEDGE,THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE AND ACCURATE:— Sigarture of Applicant . - _ . .. I Nae of Applicant(typed/printed) • r ��. ✓�1, ,.. �c. ._,� 1 Sigseture of Property Owner • ‘,47 .of Property Owner(typed/print-.i Address of Owner Phone Number of Owner „ - DD 1> 2-(7./ • FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date of Submittal /-,9 - 9 9 •• Date of Acceptance Assigned to: Planning Case No. S-13 - 9 g 60-day Limit 120-day limit • Fees Paid: Account# Check# Receipt# Application: 75--O o 100--710*?a 3 9-A° 59 q(o Park Dedication: _ Deposits: 0 A. To 1.`,DATAIGROUPSICOMDEVIFORMS1DE VAPP.FOR 1/98 ,lh` 1333 Osborne Road !`fir r11111 _ Spring• Lake Park,MN 55432 �_. �;;�w`: Office:(612) 7866000 PREFERRED Fax:(612) 780-2746 BUILDERS, INC. OVER A DECADE OF QUALITY CUSTOM HOMES fBy FEa 0 5 1998 Steve Dorgan City of Mounds View 2401 Hwy 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 February 5, 1998 RE: 8265 Spring Lake Rd, Mounds View Dear Mr. Dorgan As you know we purchased the lot at 8265 Spring Lake Road from the Mounds View Economic • Development Authority on January 29, 1998. We now find that due to the 80' width of this lot the home that we have discussed with you will not fit on this lot. • At this time we are now requesting that you grant Preferred Builders, Inc a seven foot variance. Please find enclosed a survey for our proposal and a set of the building plans. in rely C1-44A- • • William Kociscak Vice President Preferred Builders, Inc. • FEB 0 5 1998 J ThePrudential Sundial Realty 3y . N.E.Comer 1.694 and Central Aviv. DARRYL WEST,ERLUND \` 961 Hlihvind Rd..MPLS.MN 55432 REALTOR • • 867-1111 CI Fax:571-5105 AU YNq.nd.mV Ow.d Md Op.rr•.d Momenta fi.Prud.nW hal I.Wc Atrist...Inc. • 11 ................. .. •4, t*Ifi ..:.« d, 11. II, 1111=--— - 9111.... ..... ..... ...... ......."1111111 ... . • ,11 �1=I �. �E. _I �1■' �_ 1�1�irlr.rotwi[c IrMIli♦I�=1 • �• " ....aa=a ' ; I HI =`�i�tratioularst_ asiitirlmi-;, � h1-Air L NEW • 'TEAKWOOD III 1600 Sq. 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'�' ""•" 'fie c.. ,.F '\ B.1..0 0002555 '•••. — 0/ A r li MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 532-98 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION DENYING A 7 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE REQUIRED 30 FOOT BUILDING SETBACK FROM A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG ARDAN AVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AT 8265 SPRING LAKE ROAD; PLANNING CASE NO. 513-98 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Preferred Builders, Inc. to allow a 7 foot variance to the required 30 foot building setback from a public road right-of-way for the construction of a single family home at 8265 Spring Lake Road; and, WHEREAS, this property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District and is legally described as: • The North 53 feet of the West 218 feet of Lot 34, and the South 27 feet of the West 218 feet of Lot 35, all in Auditors Subdivision No. 89,Ramsey County WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents associated with this request: 1. Planning Application 2. Location Map 3. Building Front Elevation 4. Letter from the Applicant 5. Encroachment Map 6. Survey of Previous Home WHEREAS, the applicant requests a 7 foot variance to the required 30 foot building setback from a public road as required in Section 1104.01, Subd. 3, of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and, WHEREAS, the applicant presented a hardship statement to the Planning Commission stating that the lot dimensions were substandard for a corner lot and that the proposed home cannot meet the setback requirements without a variance; and, WHEREAS, there are no extraordinary or exceptional circumstances that apply to this property that would justify the granting of this variance request; and, T • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 4, 1998 Mounds;> Ow City Hall 2410 Highway 10, .- N>qundstew, MN 55112 1. Call To Order ' The meeting was called to order by Chairperson ._,.- = Y`rat 7:00 p.m., Feb- :.;�,• 1998. 2. Roll Call f v4001, , Members present: Chairperson Peterson, Comm sioners B ` : ston Miller, Obert, y ' " .t �04, � �:and Stevenson. ' - tor ::•,--aatefir 40. Members absent: Commissioner&asaemle xc p .ir • Also present: Community D. e pment=:: hector Je gt e, Planning Associate Ericson, and Recorder Dave Hix. Coup. ',.> °bison �:g4pmeinec,- as absent (Excused). Index to iri a :s $. Page Plannin: ::. - :. �..;r... 2 :.. 12-98 ��:< � b way 10;� evelopment Review, Saturn D= : .. , :., Planning Case. w h ;97 ighwa County Road I and Eastwood Road, 4 Compr ive P att : . ". ,.., i`.1 -nt and Rezoning, TOLD Development Company (Wal re ) a " , yr 3- Approval of Mutes ` :,; ::Wf. _y?, tuber 17, 1997 tivary 7, 1998 Chairperson Peterson asked for comments, questions or changes to the listed minutes. There were no comments, questions or changes. • • Mounds View Planning Commission February 4, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 3 that Saturn provide on-site-storm-water ponding or receive a variance. No variance application has been submitted by Saturn to rectify this issue. Associate Ericson told the Commission that the City staff is recti$: en.' that the following additional information be supplied by the apelicant: `` 1. More detailed information regarding the d. .ge for the:„t"te. .4 3 2. Revised photometric analysis showing fo 9 andle rear _s to ak'; ` • Lines o ' adjoining streets and luminaire specificat ` 3. Documentation from Ramsey County in < g#`> .. . the three lots Z: yen combined. ';,: ; y 4. Indication from Rice Creek Watershed Di a .or not on-site ponding will be required. If so, the applicant shall ret he`s€°.. . i ": ':o show how on-site ponding will be provided. ^rl'�`•. i. :.i.-pie' !*.?.-:,':• In addition, the following stipulation : 1. Add notation to plans 0 thatcustomer and emits parking will be-clearly marked and kept free of inventory Show �ie locatia do `handicapped stalls. 2. Provide detail on p ` ;. `to ho:':';< ash enclo • re will be constructed. Show concrete pad. •‘5 Ix*- ; max" As to Ericson ' e that meets."w 1 ed requirements would make it possible for tli :':`,,., ' to b� �,: e':• a reso'ufion for this proposal. Jim Prii ro aturn �:;:v o n 41E vtwnt, told the Commission that Saturn should do whateve < to mee requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District. He addtt1at the $guld be no nce ' . o,,, asphalt area on the site is being decreased so there probably wofor -site ponding. The ligh '• : i sue is .eing a•.resse. an• copies o che requested specifications will be submitted to the City as requested. i Commissioner;.•:tevenson told the Commission that one of his concerns now, as it was at a ;} the time of approval of the original development, is the Highway 10 right-of-way, and that "' remai fir:><<: ���t �;... 'd��'able for bike paths and trails. °` ,a, ice told the Commission that combining the lots, as requested, would take from six weeks to two months. This process is currently underway with Ramsey County. Associate Ericson told the Commission that there are no proposals to amend the existing IIICUP and there will be no impact to the CUP as it has been approved. He added that there View Mounds Planning Commission February 4, 1998 ill e Regular Meeting Page 5 This is the reason that the Comprehensive Plan would have to be amended for the Walgreen Development. The Comprehensive Plan issues are: .„ 1. What kind of buffer is the developer providin >r n `'`" 2. Traffic impact, a 40 percent increase in tra ; ' ;s 3. Suitability for residential development. h`. % " 4. The impac on the City's tax base. 5. Green space .-: "°`4 y The rezoning issues are: ;; ., 1. The relationship to the Comprehensi . �.}�an ,. .." ":gi, 2. Surrounding developments, what r ,,.,.. ` `` : 3. Demonstrated need for the dezvopmer t 3:•S 4. Grading issues / , 5. Traffic impact, closing ofFEastwoo..0.Road",y„ -- Ill6. Crime impact �'� Commissioner Johnsto O40,4 qdi ed Mr.- ngh. :AP f there was anyverification to back up the statement made b: .. ""&izen tha `$ s' would fall in value by 15 percent if the W'. project: f =sough. . .. ' _ham declined to comment. Ga.. •. fie: ems.7730 0'i 0d Drive, stated that she had a realtor appraise her property. The rea ;,why" W£..S." . t d s. Keye 1 p property would decrease in value by 10 - 15 percent if the .<:a . - Wal . $. 0. :.3 went th - h. Ir 40- 41We:it k, . rren Johnson W. :`,4*µ y , ccnwood Driv-asked-the Commission who would be . responsible for therase in value of his property if the Walgreen project is approved. V< , r He asked the Cofission to research this question and have some type of answer At :,':" available at the next meeting that involved the project. R?S`.. ",,NA:' commissioner Obert suggested that the City use an independent real estate appraiser to ::.properties in question. Associate Ericson stated that an independent appraiser was available for the City's use and the City Attorney could be called in to answer questions of valuation impact that the Walgreen project might have. 0 • Mounds View Planning Commission . February 4, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 7 Michael Chen, representing Benshoof& Associates, traffic consultants, addressed the Commission and stated that the study area and scope of the traffic study were determined by the areas that would be affected by closing off Eastwood Drive at Countoad I. Areas south of this would not be affected. y: Mr. Chen stated the study shows that closing offE.a ood aii4.a:0;tn ' he Walgreen project, 18 cars an hour would be added to the tr. :``flow on Gr.''',;,::::7:::::::.1.:..,ve. Af gstudy Ms. Polachek Kin stated the time was t4.4 Z ort to.'_et a good a $ mak, Ms. Keyes stated the traffic on Greenwood is muc i'hea; n the summer because of the recreation that is taking place in Hillview Park. So 4.f. . $ she didn't think the traffic count was accurate. "J' s r 44 ,AgMr. Chen stated the Walgreen project ou d`"e : ate an adkp di a 56 cars that would <s� a enter into the Highway 10 County RoadA `mt on d ring th p.m. peak hour. This is 1.2 percent of the total traffic thatyis in this in •rsec to�•, y given day. ,Y4;IIIJohn Wiens, 7760 Greenwo Drive, q - tioned : Chen's figures and stated his e. concerns about the accurac:. a < e stud j.. Mr.•I en stated w..4,4,41:610-11:1,9,:" '`'�'r completed, in 1999, there will be a sit.!7:7,44t: .:c;. nt decre. ` - o.c on Hi c;thAtt,. This will make Highway 10 a safer road to It:ii.. ..Z,it ' :5`�:T,.`.i.. ::•A�.'�6• ,./fes...:.: S „3:,`�j-i>:,,..m,0. �,2n ':.+1...0..-="C:V u`� Chairp . ot Peterson sa;i .,-: �-very disappointed when the pedestrian bridge over Highwa:.. : a eled. missioner Obert agreed. ictib, V' <;. m;.Mr. Chen told th t t i#ission at 714 cars per day, Greenwood Drive is well within the tNietropolitan Coma efinition of maximum traffic for a residential street's traffic count all _ = for any given days o -'-:;'14. .-, Ms. Keyes ss she would like to know the increased cost for the City to maintain the " tro�ads tlla, affected by the increased traffic. She asked if this information could be ,,. h the next meeting that was held in regards to the Walgreen project. :;v:�rx::ate Mr. Johnson asked if it would be possible to put funds in escrow to protect the residents from water damage caused by unforeseeable flooding of the Walgreen property and its effect on the adjoining residential properties. III , • Mounds View Planning Commission February 4, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 9 There being no further business before the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Chairperson Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. 4 Respectfully submitted, G f Rick Jopke w Community Development Director • ' 's f� 5: 7 ::vjC+'i' i. iii>. /A? AtiViz.4a.c /./ ..,/: .i / Y, • k yos- .A0 .- % iis• Nom.': y ap < 7 kmsi } ~'--i. < .`.ui77fR ::... .-,2,42c<% :yoy . -�kA ,, 41111