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Home My WebLink About1063-16RESOLUTION No. 1063-16 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OVER 800 GALLONS ABOVE GROUND, 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 the storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground. 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-1, Industrial, and designated as Institutional in the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 9 permits the storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground, with a Conditional Use Permit; and, WHEREAS, the applicant, the City of Mounds View, has requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow two (2) 3,000 gallon above ground fuel tanks; 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, Resolution 1063-16 November 16, 2016 Page 2 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, 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: The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets, and other public facilities and utilities. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development ofvacant land. Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will be located approximately 260' from the nearest residential property, and will be screened from residential properties by a solid decretive wall, the Public Works Maintenance building or Salt Storage shed, and by an 8' opaque fence and vegetation (trees and shrubs), approved through a Development Review. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Finding: The two above ground fuel tanks will have an appearance similar to the existing above ground fuel tank on the property. 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 use of the above ground fuel tanks is related to the overall need of the Public Works Department in its service to the community. 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. Resolution 1063-16 November 16, 2016 Page 3 Finding: The use of the above ground fuel tanks is consistent with the I-1 Zoning District, and with City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 9 (Storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground) within the I-1 District. 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 b: The City will require buffering to protect adjacent and nearby residential neighborhoods from industrial land uses. The above ground fuel tanks will be buffered from the nearby residential neighborhood by an opaque fence, trees and shrubs approved through a Development Review, and by the placement of the Public Works Maintenance Building and Salt Storage Shed. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Finding: Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities specific to the above ground fuel tanks is currently provided, or will be provided as part of the overall Public Works Facility expansion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground (two 3,000 gallon fuel tanks), as requested by the City of Mounds View (property owner) for property at 2466 Bronson Dr., subject to the following conditions: The applicant shall locate the above ground fuel tanks in compliance with the Mounds View City Code, and consistent with plans dated December 12, 2016, received November 7, 2016. Resolution 1063-16 November 16, 2016 Page 4 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 16'b day of November, 2016. Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: James Ericson, City Administrator — (SEAL)