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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1062-16RESOLUTION No. 1062-16 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPEN AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AS AN ACCESSORY USE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2466 BRONSON DR. (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY); MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE MU2016-003 WHEREAS, the property owner, the City of Mounds View, has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage as an accessory use. The property is located at 2466 Bronson Dr., Mounds View, MN, and legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1 of Mounds View City Hall Addition PID: 08-30-23-22-0042 WHEREAS, the above-described lands are zoned I-11 Industrial, and designated as Institutional in the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 1 permits Open and Outdoor Storage as an Accessory Use within the I-1 District, with a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Staff Report 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map 4. Site Photos 5. Applicant's Narrative (plan drawings, dated Dec. 12, 2016, received Nov 7, 2016) WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council will hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing regarding this request on November 28, 2016; and, WHEREAS, according to the Mounds View City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3, the City Council is to review a standard set of criteria when considering a Conditional Use Permit, including making Findings; and, Resolution 1062-16 November 16, 2016 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.01, Subd 3(b) are satisfied and makes the following Findings of Fact related to its decision: 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existingparks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Finding: The open and outdoor storage areas will have no burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screeningfrom adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. Finding: The open and outdoor storage areas will be screened from adjacent residentially zoned areas along Bronson Dr. by a solid decretive wall, the Public Works Maintenance building itself, and Salt Storage shed. Additional screening will include an 8' tall chain- link fence around the perimeter of the site. Additional screening will be proved by trees and shrubs. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Finding: The proposed Public Works Facility expansion will improve the appearance of the existing facility. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Finding: The need for open and outdoor storage at the Public Works Facility is necessary for the operation of the City. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Finding: The use of open and outdoor storage is consistent with the I-1 Zoning District, and with City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 1 (Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use in the I-1 District). Resolution 1062-16 November 16, 2016 Page 3 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Finding: The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: Goal 2: The City will ensure that industrial development is compatible with adjacent land uses and that any such projects preserve desirable environmental features and natural amenities. Policy a. Industrial development must adequately provide for storm water drainage and surface water management. Policy b: The City will require buffering to protect adjacent and nearby residential neighborhoods from industrial land uses. Policy C. Avoid disruption of adjacent or nearby residential land uses by industrial land uses. The open and outdoor storage areas will be located in about the same area as the current outdoor storage areas within the Public Works Facility. Storm water runoff from the open and outdoor storage areas will drain into a storm water retention pond adjacent to the facility, to be approved by the Public Works Director. The open and outdoor storage areas will be buffered from adjacent residential neighborhoods by vegetation (trees and shrubs), approved as part of a Development Review. Traffic generated by the Public Works Facility will access Bronson Dr. No additional traffic is expected from the Public Works Facility expansion. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Finding: The open and outdoor storage area will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided Finding: Adequate drainage will be provided for the outside storage area by a storm water retention pond, to be approved by the Public Works Director. Utilities and access roads specific for this request (open and outside storage area) is not applicable. Resolution 1062-16 November 16, 2016 Page 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage as an accessory use, as requested by the City of Mounds View (property owner) for property at 2466 Bronson Dr., subject to the following conditions: The applicant shall construct the open and outdoor storage areas in compliance with the Mounds View City Code, and consistent with plans dated December 12, 2016, received November 7, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 16th day of November, 2016. f� f Gary Stevensop Chair ATTEST: Ja es Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)