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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2014 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 16, 2014 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: June 4, 2014 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases A. DE2014-001 Development Review for a new commercial building on County Road 10, west of Woodale Drive Applicant: Build to Suit, Inc., representing BioLife Plasma Services Address: 1805 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 6. Other Planning Activity A. None 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 B. Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8. Review Minutes: A. July 2, 2014 9. Staff Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases 10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioner’s Reports 11. Meeting Conclusion PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 2, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To appoint Commissioner Birken as Acting Chair of the Planning Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Birken at 7:00 p.m. for July 2, 2014. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Birken, Carvelli-Yu, Elofson, Love, and Rundle. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Schiltgen and Stevenson. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Approval of Minutes 1 MA2014-002 Consideration of a 4 lot Major Subdivision at 8211 Red Oak 2 Drive and a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District Discussion 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Minutes May 21, 2014. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2014 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Mounds View Planning Commission July 2, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. MA2014-002 Consideration of a 5 lot Major Subdivision at 8211 Red Oak Drive and a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments Applicant: Kayak Remodeling & Redevelopment Address: 951 Hillwind Road, Fridley Planning Associate Heller indicated Terry Buchanan, representing Kayak Remodeling & Redevelopment, has submitted an application for a major subdivision of the east two acres of 8211 Red Oak Drive and a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment. The proposed subdivision would create 5 additional lots from the existing one lot and change the land use designation of the two acres from church (CH) to single family detached (SFD). Associate Heller explained that Abiding Savior Church owns the property at 8211 Red Oak Drive, which is a 7-acre parcel with a church building and large parking lot. This property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, but the Comprehensive Plan Existing and Future Land Use Maps designate the property as “church.” The proposed subdivision would create five new single-family buildable lots, which would be consistent with the existing zoning of the property, but not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. All of the lots shown on the preliminary plat meet the minimum lot size requirements. Staff reviewed the estimated land value and recommended the Planning Commission approve Resolution 1010-14 recommending approval of the preliminary plat and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments. Acting Chair Birken requested further information on the infiltration basin. Associate Heller discussed how storm water would flow through the site and sit in the basin for 24 to 48 hours. She did not anticipate that the basin would have standing water at all times. Acting Chair Birken opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Terry Buchanan, the applicant with Kayak Remodeling & Redevelopment, discussed the five single-family homes that he would be creating. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu asked if additional trees could be required, given the fact the area was heavily wooded. Mr. Buchanan explained that none of the mature oaks would be removed. Mounds View Planning Commission July 2, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Acting Chair Birken closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve Resolution 1010-14, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Preliminary Plat and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments; Planning Case No. MA2014-002. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District Discussion Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the corridor continues to be the City Council’s priority, and the Planning Commission has been reviewing the Zoning Code in order to better promote and accommodate development along County Road 10. Associate Heller explained that the Commission has been discussing creating a Corridor Overlay District in order to give more flexibility to new development projects on the corridor. The City is willing to be flexible on requirements such as setbacks, parking, density and height, but the City also wants projects that are high quality. Associate Heller reported an updated draft of the overlay district language is attached and a resolution is available for action if the Commission is ready to move forward with this new overlay district. Staff has made four changes since the discussion at the Council Worksession meeting. A new chapter 1128 in the City Code was created for this overlay district instead of inserting the new language into an existing chapter, so the numbering is now completely different. The section about the City having the option to not require a development area to comply with the overlay district was removed because in 1128.05 the zoning districts that would be applicable are listed. There is also a new addition of 1128.04, OTHER REQUIREMENTS, which specifies that any deviation from the overlay district chapter must comply with Chapter 1125.02 of the City Code, which is about variances. Commissioner Rundle thanked staff for her efforts on this Ordinance. Acting Chair Birken agreed stating a separate chapter gave greater clarity for the overlay district. Commissioner Love offered a language change to Chapter 1128.04, inserting the word variance. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve Resolution 1009-14, a Resolution Amending the City Code Title 1100 Creating a County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District; Special Planning Case No. 187-13 with the language change. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission July 2, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. July 16, 2014 B. August 6, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Review Minutes: A. June 4, 2014 The Commission discussed the June 4, 2014 meeting minutes. No changes were made. 9. Staff Updates A. Upcoming Planning Cases Planning Associate Heller discussed upcoming planning cases of a development review. 10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports None. 11. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Acting Chair Birken adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Item No: 5A Meeting Date: July 16, 2014 Type of Business: Planning Case City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: Development Review of a new building for BioLife Plasma Services, on north side of County Road 10, west of W oodale; Planning Case DE2014-001 Introduction: BioLIfe Plasma Services has been located in Mounds View for several years and is currently leasing space at 2222 Woodale Drive, in the Mounds View Business Park. They now want their own building and have a purchase agreement to buy the vacant land on the east side of the Mounds View Motors car dealership on County Road 10. Multi-Tech is the owner of the vacant land. Build to Suit, Inc. is the developer for this site and is requesting a development review for a new 16,692 square foot building to be built on the south side of the site, fronting County Road 10. They will be creating two lots from the land they are purchasing and will sell the north lot in the future. A major subdivision application will be submitted in the coming weeks. A new building will allow the company to continue its success in Mounds View and the north metro. Discussion: The land to be developed is 3.68 acres and zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development. It should be noted that the property is zoned PUD, but this is not a planned unit development project. It does not qualify as a PUD because the land area is less than the required five acres for a commercial PUD, but it will remain zoned PUD. The additional 2.78 acres will be left vacant and sold in the future. BioLife is a plasma collection facility and the building will essentially be a medical clinic. They have numerous locations around the United States and currently have five locations in Minnesota. BioLife has been in Mounds View since 2004 and currently has about 40 full-time employees and 72 customer donation beds. Building Design & Materials This new construction will be a single story commercial building. The exterior will be brick and limestone on all four sides with glass and aluminum architectural accents on the roof. The main entrance will face County Road 10 Parking According to the City’s parking code requirements, a medical clinic this size would be required to provide a minimum of 150 spaces and the site plan shows 169 spaces. BioLife is aware of their higher parking needs and is ensuring that there are enough spaces for their employees and customers. Development Review for BioLife July 16, 2014 Page 2 Access & Fire Prevention The site plan shows a right in/right out-only access on County Road 10 which will need approval from Ramsey County. There is also a driveway leading through Multi-Tech’s parking lot and out to Woodale Drive, along with a driveway leading north to County Road H2. There will be easements on the plat for the shared driveways. The parking lot and driveway surround the building and there are three access drives to the site which will satisfy fire department access requirements. Setbacks Building setback requirements for this property are as follows: front: 30 feet, side: 10 feet, rear: 20 feet, front parking area: 30 feet, side and rear parking area/driveway: 5 feet. The site plan shows that all required setbacks would be met. Grading and Drainage The applicant’s engineer has submitted an application to Rice Creek Watershed District for this new construction. The City’s Public Works department and engineer consultant, Stantec, are also reviewing the grading and drainage plans. When the property to the east of this site, Multi-Tech, was developed In 1988, a storm water pond was built and was designed large enough for full build-out on both Multi-Tech’s property and the subject vacant land. The stormwater from this development will go into this pond. At this time, the engineers are waiting for comments from Rice Creek Watershed District. There are no wetlands on this land. Utilities: All utilities on the site would need to be installed underground, per Section 1203.10. Water and sanitary sewer lines are already present on the north and east sides of the site. The utilities to the building would be installed and paid for by the developer. Landscaping The vacant land is currently somewhat wooded, but it appears to be mostly trees with little value except for one tree in front along County Road 10 that the plan indicates will be saved. A landscaping plan was submitted and staff will review for compliance with Chapter 1127, Tree & Landscaping Requirements. Signage According to Chapter 1008 of the City Code, this development is permitted to have up to 200 square feet of ground signage and 100 square feet of wall signage. Staff will review all signage permits to ensure consistency with the City Code relating to signage. Snow Storage There are areas on the site in which snow may be plowed and piled in the winter. If the plowed snow reduces parking on the site or detracts from the general appearance of the site, the property owner will be responsible for off-site snow removal. Development Review for BioLife July 16, 2014 Page 3 Development Review Summary: The proposed commercial use on these parcels would be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and would bring new development and tax base to the site. The three roads (County Road 10, Woodale Drive and County Road H2) that will provide access to this site can accommodate the additional traffic. The City will need to execute a development agreement with the applicant to ensure all of the specific requirements and conditions of development are satisfied and adhered to. Recommendation: Review the staff report and consider attached Resolution 1011-14, which recommends approval of the plans submitted by Build to Suit, Inc. for a new 16,692 square foot building for a BioLife Plasma Services facility. Submitted By, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments 1. Zoning Map 2. Aerial View 3. Narrative from Applicant 4. Site Plan 5. Building Elevation drawings 6. Concept drawing of new BioLife buildings 7. Planning Commission Resolution 1011-14 Zoning Map N Multi-Tech BioLIfe & Eurofin & UL County Road H2 Mounds View Motors Aerial View Development area 3.68 acres County Road 10 2.78 acres to remain vacant Woodale Drive Narrative from Applicant Site Plan Existing stormwater pond Multi-Tech parking lot & building Building Elevation Concept drawing of new BioLife Plasma Services buildings MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1011-14 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR A NEW 16,692 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON COUNTY ROAD 10, WEST OF WOODALE DRIVE; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE DE2014-001 WHEREAS, Build to Suit, Inc., has submitted a development review to construct a new 16,692 square foot single story building on vacant property on County Road 10; and, WHEREAS, the lots in question is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development; and, WHEREAS, the subject parcels are legally described as: Sec 08, Tn 30, Rn 23, Ex N Ft For Co Rd H2 Park Of NW ¼ of NW ¼ of SE ¼ Nely Of L Par With And 150 Ft Nely From Cl Of Sth 10/62 And Part Of SW ¼ Of NW ¼ Of SE ¼ Nely Of L Park With & 150 Ft Nely From Cl Of Sth 10/62 (Subj to Rd & Esmts) in Sec 08, Tn, Rn 23 PIN’s 08-30-23-42-0001 and 08-30-23-42-0012 WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View City Code requires all new commercial development to be reviewed by the Planning Commission for consistency with all codes, regulations and requirements; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents relative to this request: 1. Staff Report 2. Zoning Map 3. Site Plans 4. Aerial View 5. Photographic Documentation NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request by Build to Suit, Inc. for a new commercial building for BioLife Plasma Services and recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Build to Suit, Inc. shall enter into various agreements with the City including (but not limited to) a Developers Agreement. Resolution 1011-14 Page 2 2. Build to Suit, Inc. shall obtain, if applicable, permits from Rice Creek Watershed District, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN Department of Health, MN Pollution Control Agency, Ramsey County, and the City of Mounds View before starting construction. 3. The applicant shall install asphalt and sod, and landscape all disturbed areas and replace trees no later than 60 days beyond issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, weather permitting. 4. The applicant shall make any City required changes to the grading and drainage plans prior to building permits being issued. 5. Snow storage on the site shall not reduce the amount of parking spaces available. 6. The garbage enclosure shall be constructed with the same materials used for the building to maintain a consistent appearance. 7. The applicant shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs related to this development review, including, but not limited to, city attorney and engineer consultants. 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 July, 2014. _____________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: _____________________________________ James Ericson City Administrator (SEAL)