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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 514-97
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
FOR THE SILVER LAKE COMMONS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED AT
2625 - 2665 HIGHWAY 10; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 487-97
WHEREAS, MSP Real Estate, Inc. has applied for a development review to renovate the
existing Red Oak Apartments and to construct a 16-unit townhouse development on the parcels
located at 2625 - 2655 Highway 10, property zoned R-3 and R-4, medium and high density
residential, legally described as follows:
LOTS 78 THROUGH 82 AND LOT 83, EXCEPT THE REAR 150 FEET THEREOF;
SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 23, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code requires that a
development review be conducted for this and similar projects; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding
this development review request:
1. Plarming Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Revised Site, Grading and Landscape Plans, dated 7/1/97
4. Letter from the Applicant
5. Letter from MoDOT, dated 6/26/97
6. Hydrological Review by Rocky Keehn, dated 6/6/97
7. Memo from Rocky Keehn, dated 7/9/97
8. Memo from Mark Bishop, Fire Marshal, dated 5/28/97
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made findings that the application from MSP
Real Estate, Inc. meets the dimensional requirements as stated below:
Required
Proposed: Met?
48 feet Yes
30 feet Yes
48 feet Yes
5 feet Yes
390 feet Yes
Building Setbacks:
Front (Highway 10): 30 feet
Front (Eastwood): 30 feet
Rear: 30 feet
Parking Lot Setbacks: 5 feet
Minimum lot width: 100 feet
Minimum lot area:
(2,500 square feet per D. U):
Existing Red Oak
Silver Lake Commons (New) 40,000 sq.ft. 94,090 sq.ft. Yes
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 514-97
Silver Lake Commons Development Review
July 16, 1997
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84 spaces
56 spaces
30 feet Yes
1,320 sq.ft. Yes
1,620 sq.ft. Yes
65 spaces No*
57 spaces Yes
Building height:
Minimum floor area per D. U.:
Three bedroom units:
Four bedroom units:
Parking requirements: 1
Uncovered: (1.5 per unit)
Covered: (1.0 per unit)
45 feet
870 sq.ft.
920 sq.ft.
* With proof of parking, a total of 84 spaces can be provided.
(1) A variance in parking ratios to allow a reduction to 65 surface spaces was granted by the
Planning Commission in Resolution No. 513-97. Approval of this development rcview is
contingcnt upon approval of this variance.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does hereby find that the landscape plan as
proposed satisfies the requirements of the Code as amended below:
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The landscaping proposed for this site has been reviewed by the City Forester, who has
recommended changing one of the tree types (Regal Elm) for a more appropriate species
(Hackberry). The sod line should be realigned to encompass the children's play area as
indicated in the staff report. A gate should be added to the chain link fence along
Eastwood Road to accommodate pedestrian access and a path connecting the parking lot
with Eastwood Road. A row of Anthony Waterer Spirea or Dwarf Korean Lilac
(depending upon availability) should be added in between the parking lot and Highway 10
front of the townhouse units. The 26 stall garage building should be shifted down 18 feet
to allow for greenspace at either end, instead of only at one end. A Spring Snow Crab
tree shall be planted on both sections of greenspace. If the 10 inch Elm shown on the
landscape plan can be retained after the garages have been repositioned, the Spring Snow
Crab at this end will not be necessary. Last, the three Black Hills Spruce shown to be
added in the open area along Eastwood Road should be pushed back toward the fenceline
so as to maintain an open, unimpeded playing area.
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the drainage plan for this site and has found
it acceptable and consistent with the Master Drainage Plan previously approved by the City
Council and Rice Creek Watershed District; and,
WHEREAS, the City Fire Marshal has reviewed the site plans and finds the layout meets
Fire Department requirements for emergency vehicle access.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that the development review for the Silver Lake
Commons development project proposed by MSP Real Estate, Inc. be approved subject to the
following contingencies:
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 514-97
Silver Lake Commons Development Review
July 16, 1997
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1. Prior to action by the City Council on this development review, the applicant shall:
a. Revise the landscape plan to show Hackberry trees in place of the Regal
Elm trees.
b. Revise the parking layout to show one additional parking space so that the
total count of surface parking is 84 spaces, of which 19 spaces are
indicated as future stalls which could be added if deemed necessary by the
City or property owner.
c. Add a note to the site plan which states:
"A variance in required parking ratios was approved for this property by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 513-97. The parking ratios approved for
this property are as follows:
1.15 surface space per dwelling unit
1 garage space per dwelling unit
The property owner is obligated to build up to an additional 19 parking spaces,
which would meet the parking ratios required by the Zoning Code, if deemed
necessary by the City based on future parking patterns and evidence that parking
needs cannot be satisfied on-site. The property owner shall be notified in writing
that additional parking must be built, and upon such notice, shall construct the
additional parking within 3 months, with consideration for weather conditions. "
d. Add a gate to the chain link fence and add a path to the site plan that
connects the parking lot with Eastwood Road, north of the play area.
e. Add a row of Anthony Waterer Spirea or Dwarf Korean Lilac (either,
depending upon species availability)to the area between the parking
lot/driveway and the Highway 10 right of way in front of the townhouses.
f Change the sod-line indicated on the site plan to include the play structure
as shown in Figure 2 of the staff report.
g. Move the three Black Hills Spruces shown in the open play area back to
the fenceline to maintain an open, unimpeded play area.
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Obtain a permanent drainage easement for that area on 7800 Eastwood
Road to be regraded for drainage and flood control purposes. The
easement shall be executed prior to approval of the development review by
the City Council.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 514-97
Silver Lake Commons Development Review
July 16, 1997
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2. Prior to obtaining any building permits or grading permits, the applicant shall
perform the following:
a. Install snow fences or another type of demarcation device around those
areas where trees are to be retained. The area shall be of sufficient width
so as to protect the trees' root systems. The use of heavy equipment shall
be prohibited in these areas, and the property owner/developer shall be
responsible for monitoring construction activities to make certain these
restrictions are enforced.
b. Obtain permit approval from MnDOT for the relocation of the entrance to
the project area, the construction of a right turn lane into the project, an
acceleration lane for right turns exiting the project and for any regrading
within the MnDOT right of way.
c. A development contract shall be drafted and reviewed by the applicant. It
shall include surety for construction of the Highway 10 right of way
improvements. The contract shall be executed prior to the issuance of
building permits.
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 16th day of July, 1997.
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Jerry Pet so, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director
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