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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-2005 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 5, 2005 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: a. September 7, 2005 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already Present on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes.) 5. Review of Commission Roles and Responsibilities The City Attorney will be present to review the Commission’s roles and responsibilities. 6. Planning Cases A. MA2005-002 and PD2005-002: Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project Applicant: Medtronic, Inc., represented by Jim Driessen Address: 8290 Coral Sea Street 7. Other Planning Activity none 8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: October 19, 2005 at New Brighton City Hall 9. Adjourn to Agenda Session Agenda Session 1. Review Minutes: a. September 21, 2005 2. Staff Reports a. Sept 26, 2005 City Council Meeting b. Oct 3, 3005 City Council Meeting c. Upcoming Planning Cases 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports 4. Meeting Conclusion Item No: 5D Meeting Date: October 5, 2005 Type of Business: Commission Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jim Ericson, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Review and Consideration of the Medtronic CRM Preliminary Plat and the Development Stage Plans of the Medtronic PUD, 8290 Coral Sea Street; Planning Cases PD2005-002 & MA2005-002 Introduction: On June 27, 2005, the Mounds View City Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) authorized an agreement with Medtronic Inc. to redevelop the Bridges of Mounds View golf course. The approved development was a multi-phased project with the first phase encompassing approximately 820,000 square feet of office space and related ancillary uses. On July 11, 2005, the City Council adopted Ordinance 760, an ordinance approving the transfer of land from the City of Mounds View to the Mounds View EDA and then subsequently to Medtronic. PUD Intent: The purpose of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process is to provide for the grouping of land parcels for development as an integrated, coordinated unit as opposed to traditional parcel by parcel, piecemeal, sporadic and unplanned approach to development. The PUD process is intended to introduce flexibility of site design and architecture for the conservation of land and open space through clustering of buildings and activities. It is further intended that planned unit developments are to be characterized by central management, integrated planning and architecture, joint or common use of parking, maintenance of open space and other similar facilities and a harmonious selection and efficient distribution of uses. Given the visibility and prominence of the Bridges site, the PUD approach will ensure that the site is developed to be architecturally noteworthy and context sensitive from an environmental standpoint. Previously: The concept plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission informally on July 20, 2005 and then formally on August 3, 2005. After taking testimony from staff, residents in attendance and the applicant, the Commission considered the resolution of approval, which failed on a tie vote. Those voting in opposition to the concept plan did so due to (among other reasons) concerns about proposed building heights and the fact that the FAA had not yet consented to the proposed heights. The City Council considered the concept plans at their meeting on August 22, 2005, approving them without condition. The Council members supported the proposed building heights recognizing that the additional height resulted in more greenspace preserved on the site. Subsequent to the Planning Commission’s meeting on August 3, 2005, the City was provided copies of correspondence from the FAA in which it consented to the building heights as proposed. The Planning Commission reviewed the development stage plans and preliminary plat on September 21, 2005. While votes were taken on the resolution, no action occurred. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 2 Discussion: Opus Architects & Engineers have submitted the detailed site plans, surveys and preliminary plat for this second stage of the PUD process. The plans, date-stamped September 9, 2005, include the following plan sheets: 1. S1 PUD Site Plan 2. C2 Existing Conditions 3. C3 Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control (SW Quad) 4. C4 Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control (SE Quad) 5. C5 Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control (NW Quad) 6. C6 Utility Plan (SW Quad) 7. C7 Utility Plan (SE Quad) 8. C8 Utility Plan (NW Quad) 9. C9 Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) 10. C10 SWPPP Details 11. C11 Site Details 12. C12 Additional Site details 13. C13 Wetland Mitigation Plan 14. A2.01 Master Floor Plan – Level 1 15. A2.02 Master Floor Plan – Level 2 and above 16. A3.0 Elevation Sheet 17. A3.1 Perspective Sheet 18. Topographic Survey – Blaine Land 19-21. Golf Course Boundary and Topographic Survey 22. Medtronic CRM Preliminary Plat In addition to these full-size plan sheets, the Commission has been provided with 11 x 17 reduced color versions of Sheets A3.0 and A3.1, the Elevation and Perspective Sheets, as well as the site plan. What has changed? In addition to the extra detail and scope of the plan submittal, a few minor revisions and changes have been made to the plans presented to the Planning Commission on July 20 and August 3. While the changes are not insignificant, they reflect only modifications to the design and layout of the structures rather than bulk and height. As the Commission may recall, the original concept plan identified four distinct buildings in a pin-wheel orientation tied together by a two-story atrium-like commons area. While there remains four distinct eight- story buildings, these are now all oriented in an east-west fashion to enhance environmental sustainability. The first two phases would be linked together by stacked corridors and meeting rooms 60 feet wide except at the main level where the connective space is 180 feet wide. The first phase would be connected to the parking ramp north of the buildings at the ground level, where the daycare and service areas would be located. The parking plan remains the same, in that Phase 1 would include a three-story structured ramp to the north and the 900 surface stalls near the building entrance. Phase 2 would involve two more floors added to the north ramp and Phase 3 would involve a ramp in the City of Blaine. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 3 Building and Parking Phasing Building Space Parking spaces Phase 1 2 buildings connected by Commons/atrium area 820,000 square feet total 2,100 structured stalls 900 surface stalls Phase 2 1 additional building 380,000 more square feet 1,400 more structured stalls by adding two more levels onto Phase 1 parking structure Phase 3 1 additional building 300,000 more square feet 1,600 structured stalls in four level ramp  located in Blaine Total at full Build out 1,500,000 square feet in four connected buildings 6,000 structured and surface parking stalls, two parking structures Building Perspective Setbacks The buildings are set back a minimum of 40-feet from the periphery lot line, which is consistent with the minimum requirements within a PUD. The buildings will be no closer than 80 feet to Highway 10 and 60 feet to Coral Sea Street and 82 Lane NE. The Phase 1 parking ramp will be set back 100 feet from Coral Sea Street to preserve an existing stand of mature Scarlet Oak trees. The parking lot / ramp along 82 Lane NE will be set back 40 feet. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 4 The building will be constructed of precast concrete wall panels with horizontal and vertical reveals. The base of the building will have a decorative or specialty stone base. The rooftop utilities will be hidden from view by metal panel screens to match the color scheme of the building. The facade will be dominated by a series of reflective one-inch thick vision glass windows set in prefinished thermal break frames. The first floor of the building will have a 20- foot sidewall height while all subsequent floors will be at a 15 foot height except the top floor which will be 17 feet. The total building height, including the roof mounted mechanical screens, will be 140 feet. Traffic and Circulation At the time of Phase 1 completion, Coral Sea Street will have been expanded to allow for five full lanes of traffic movement at County Road J. Medtronic is proposing a small round-about at the access to the parking ramp to help coordinate and channel traffic to the site. A second larger round-about is planned at the primary entrance to the facility with a small, separate pull out for child care pick-up and drop off. The buildings will be encircled by a twenty-foot wide fire access road with a service spur to the back of the building for service and deliveries. In this area as well there is another small round-about to help govern the flow of traffic. The surface parking area will take access from 82nd Lane NE. The parking ramp will be accessed from Coral Sea Street with the service road north and west of the ramp. There will be two controlled intersections to serve the Medtronic project by the time of Phase 1 completion. The County Road J and Coral Sea Street intersection will be signalized along with other improvements to County Road J, to supplement the existing signalized intersection at County J and West 35W Drive. Both intersections will permit through traffic movements to the north after Coral Sea is reconstructed north of County Road J. Building Elevation Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 5 Landscape Plan The City Forester has been provided a copy of the Landscape Plan which is illustrated on Sheet S-1, PUD Site Plan. City Forester Wriskey indicates the variety and locations of plantings are satisfactory but cautions that plantings in parking lot islands and infiltration swales could become damaged during winter months if care is not exercised while plowing the parking lot. Mr. Wriskey will work directly with the landscape planner and contractor to monitor installation. Trail System Consistent with their other locations, the Medtronic plans identify a system of trails for employee usage. Much of the existing golf course trail system will be preserved and tied back to the facility, including the boardwalk through the primary wetland. The trails are shown on the site plan below. While not a part of this plan, the City intends to explore construction of a separate trail system within the Sysco Outlot area which residents, Medtronic employees, Sysco employees or any other workers in the area could utilize. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 6 Stormwater and Wetlands Management Page C13 of the plans illustrates the Wetland Mitigation plan and identifies all stormwater ponds to serve the development. All runoff and necessary mitigation will be contained and captured on site. Only one wetland in the project area will be impacted, that being the area labeled 1B alongside the Phase 1 parking ramp. The other area, while identified as a wetland, is the present location of Judicial Ditch #1. The ditch will be relocated away from the building alongside Highway 10 with a wider, more natural, meandering channel. (The site plan on the previous pages illustrates the new ditch location.) Presently, there are approximately 25 acres of wetlands and ponds on the site. Two new stormwater ponds will be created and an existing pond expanded to accommodate the run off on site. Medtronic has applied for a stormwater permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District. The City Council will consider Medtronic’s wetland alteration permit in October. Utilities The golf course site is presently served by the City of Blaine for water and sanitary services. For this project, the City will install a new sanitary and a looped water service under Highway 10 for Medtronic. While there had been some discussion about using Blaine’s water supply for fire suppression purposes, it made more sense to utilize just one supply for both potable water and fire suppression. The water main will be looped around the building with fire hydrants spaced per fire code regulations. The sanitary lines will run parallel to the building on the west and east elevations. Storm sewers will be constructed to serve the site with catch basins located along the fire access road and in the surface parking lot. The storm sewers will drain into the two stormwater ponds on either side of the building. All utilities will be installed underground. The Planning Commission, at their meeting on September 21, 2005, had questions relating to utilities that would serve the site. As was indicated at the meeting, `a feasibility study will be conducted to assess the feasibility and cost to bring the sewer and water to the site under Highway 10. Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates has done a preliminary review and has provided an engineers estimate of $800,000 to complete the work, $400,000 of which would be paid by Medtronic. If the feasibility study indicates the cost would be excessive or prohibitive, it would be likely that the Blaine utilities would be considered instead. Greg Lee, Public Works Director for the City, will be present at the meeting to address any questions the Commission may have relative to utilities. Lighting A lighting plan or photometric analysis was not provided with the development stage plans. While Staff has communicated with the applicant’s representatives that such a plan will be required, the distance from residential uses and the setbacks from other properties, it will not be difficult to satisfy the minimum requirements. A stipulation has been added to the Planning Commission’s resolution which requires that such a plan be submitted prior to City Council consideration. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 7 Signage A sign plan has not yet been submitted for review. The resolution will include a requirement that all signage be code compliant unless otherwise permitted or authorized by the PUD Document. Given the extensive frontage along Highway 10, more than one ground sign may be constructed which would be consistent with Section1008.10 of the Sign Code. The Sign Code does not place a maximum square footage on ground signs in a PUD, the code expressly defers to the PUD narrative document. Staff will work with Medtronic to allow for a gateway sign to be located on Medtronic property near 35 W and Highway 10. PUD Evaluation Criteria The City Code highlights certain criteria which need to be satisfied to qualify for PUD development stage approval. The criteria, along with responses, are shown below: (1) Adequate property control is provided to protect the individual owner's rights and property values and the public responsibility for own maintenance and upkeep. The City has entered into a development agreement with Medtronic and have agreed to all terms, conditions and provisions regarding the sale of the property. (2) The interior circulation plan plus access from and onto public rights of way does not create congestion or dangers and is adequate for the safety of the project residents and the general public. The City authorized an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) in 2004 to examine the potential impacts and the maximum development potential of the site. The transportation impacts were reviewed and a mitigation plan prepared in response. The transportation improvements have received funding and the preparations are already underway to allow for a completion date of September 2007. Access to the site will be gained from two controlled (signalized) intersections on County Road J. Freeway access can be achieved at either Highway 10 or 35W. Other than the fire access road, there will be no vehicle access internal to the site. (3) A sufficient amount of usable open space is provided. There will be significant open space preserved on the site. In addition to the 25 acres of ponds and wetlands, much of the east side of the project area will be maintain as a natural area with seasonally cut meadows, prairie grasses and wildflowers. Altogether, including the Blaine land, 60 of the 85 acres, or 71% or the land area, is greenspace. (4) The arrangement of buildings, structures and accessory uses does not unreasonably disturb the privacy or property values of the surrounding residential uses. The only nearby residential areas are those to the south of Highway 10. The buildings will be more than 400 feet from the residential land to the south and southwest, separated by the freeway. The Medtronic development will not adversely impact these residential parcels and will likely serve to enhance property values, if anything. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 8 (5) The architectural design of the project is compatible with the surrounding area. The design of the proposed Medtronic building will likely be more extensive than of the surrounding office and industrial buildings. While definitely more significant than the other buildings in the area, the design will not be out of character or inconsistent with the other uses. (6) The drainage and utility system plans are submitted to and subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. The drainage and utility system plans are being reviewed by Mounds View’s public works department and will be reviewed by Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates. In addition, Rice Creek Watershed District engineers will be reviewing the plans and will be making a recommendation to the watershed district’s Board of Commissioner’s regarding the wetland mitigation plans. The City Council will be considering the Wetland Alteration Permit in October. (7) The development schedule insures a logical development of the site which will protect the public interest and conserve land. The site will be developed in three phases—the first phase will include 820,000 square feet of office space in two eight-story buildings connected by skywalks and conference rooms. The parking for phase one will be provided in two areas—a three story ramp of 2100 stalls and a surface lot of 900 stalls. Phases two and three are logically planned for future development as dictated by the needs of Medtronic. (8) The development is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 1010 and Titles 1200 and 1300 of this Code. Chapter 1010 of the Municipal Code relates to wetlands and wetland zoning. The development impacts a portion of one small wetland which will be mitigated to RCWD standards. Mitigation will also be provided for the relocated judicial ditch, which was identified as a wetland type area by RCWD engineers. Medtronic has applied for a permit consistent with the requirements and standards of Chapter 1010 which the Council will consider in October. Title 1200 refers to subdivisions and is addressed later in this report. Title 1300 relating to Flood Plain management will be addressed by Rice Creek Watershed District and the City’s consulting engineer prior to consideration of the wetland alteration permit. (9) Dwelling unit and accessory use requirements are in compliance with the district provisions in which the development is planned. There are no residential uses associated with this planned unit development. Accessory uses will be allowed and permitted which would be consistent with and supportive of the extensive workforce employed at this site. Accessory uses may include a day care facility, café, restaurant, dining area, education, retail, fitness area and a ballroom to support the primary office and lab space. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 9 Snow Storage The design of the Medtronic project on the site provides for numerous areas in which snow may be collected during winter months. The City Forester cautions that landscaping be planted with some forethought as to snow plow routes and snow storage. Medtronic will be responsible for snow removal from the site if the available parking spaces are insufficient to satisfy the daily needs of the facility. Municipal Coordination OPUS and Medtronic will be presenting their site plans and preliminary plat to the City of Blaine on October 11 and October 20. Blaine will need to approve any redesign of Coral Sea Street and 82 Lane NE as they are Blaine streets. Blaine has been supportive of the Medtronic development plans and improvements to County Road J and the bridge over 35W. Preliminary Plat Issues The Medtronic CRM preliminary plat was prepared by E. G. RUD & Sons, Inc. The plat proposes five distinct lots in one block. The lot layout is summarized in the table below. Copies of the Medtronic CRM preliminary plat have been provided to the City’s public works department, the City Attorney and Ramsey County. Ramsey County will forward copies of the plat to MnDOT since the property abuts state right of way, even though no access or change is planned to Highway 10 or 35W. Lot Proposed Usage Lot Area (acres / sq. ft.) Lot 1 Phase 1 820,000 sq. ft. 27.77 acres 1,209,626 sq. ft. Lot 2 Phase 2 380,000 sq. ft. 3.17 acres 138,269 sq. ft Lot 3 Phase 3 300,000 sq. ft 2.32 acres 101,117 sq. ft Lot 4 Blaine lots, parking areas 15.83 acres 689,453 sq. ft. Outlot A Wetlands, ponds, mitigations areas 36.17 acres 1,575,752 sq. ft. Total area: 85.26 acres 3,714,217 sq. ft While only five lots are shown on the preliminary plat, it is likely the case that a sixth lot will be added which would encompass the first phase parking ramp north of the phase 1 buildings. It may also be the case that after the preliminary plat has been approved, the lot lines and area for lots 2 and 3 may be adjusted on the final plat. Such changes, so long as they do not alter the essential character and nature of the preliminary plat, may be approved. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 10 Easements Perimeter drainage and utility easements will be taken with this plat, although the exact dimensions and locations are yet to be determined. It is likely that easements will be taken over all ponds, wetlands and storm water conveyance systems. There are existing easements associated with the Northstar Industrial Park and Northstar Industrial Park 2nd Addition plats that will need to be vacated. There is an easement toward the east end of the Medtronic CRM preliminary plat protecting a Met Council Environmental Services sanitary sewer interceptor, buried thirty feet underground. This will remain unchanged. Right of Way No internal road system will be needed with this development. There is however excess right of way shown on the preliminary plat that is proposed for vacation: Ardan Avenue, Edgewood Drive and Jackson Drive. These rights of way were originally platted with the Laport Meadows subdivision from the 1940s yet were never improved. According to the City Charter, excess right of way (as well as any excess easement) is vacated by ordinance. Park Dedication Fees Consistent with Chapter 1202, a park dedication fee would be applicable with this subdivision of land. Normally the City will assess a fee of either five or ten percent of the land value less improvements, as determined by Ramsey County. The 2006 County assessed valuation of the land being subdivided is $7,500,000. Assuming a ten percent dedication, the City would expect to receive $750,000. In this case, the amount of the dedication--$865,000--was agreed upon during the contract negotiations based on the purchase price of the land. The dedication fee will be paid at the time of building permit application. Comprehensive Plan Consistency The division of land as proposed by the preliminary plat would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended by the City Council and approved by the Metropolitan Council. The Future Land use Map designates this land as “Office” which is the use planned with this subdivision. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 11 Rezoning With the general concept plans for the Medtronic Planned Unit Development approved, the City must consider a rezoning of the project area from the existing Light Industrial (I-1) designation to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Typically this is done at the development stage of the PUD process consistent with the final Council approval of the site plans. The City Code requires that the Planning Commission examine potential adverse effects associated with a proposed rezoning by addressing five questions. The questions, along with responses, are as follows: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning to PUD would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the City Council recently authorized an amendment to the future land use map from Outdoor Sport Recreation and Passive Open Space to Office. While the current Light Industrial zoning of the site is consistent with the Office designation, the PUD zoning would provide greater flexibility, clustering of buildings, open space preservation and staging of the development along with the added protection of a very specific set of land-use requirements articulated in the PUD document. (2) The geographical area involved. The area is located north of Highway 10 and west of Interstate 35W, effectively detached from the rest of the community. A 46-acre wooded natural area is adjacent to the site to the west with developed industrial uses to the north. Nearly sixteen acres of the project area are in the City of Blaine, the rezoning action being considered would not extend into Blaine as Mounds View does not have zoning jurisdiction in other communities. (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. The current Ramsey County assessed valuation for the project area is set at $7.5 million. Currently the site generates no taxes and does not contribute to County and school district tax collections. After the sale of land, the area would immediately become taxable and it is anticipated the County will establish a valuation in excess of current levels. Taxes would be payable to all taxing jurisdictions on the base value of the land. After the first phase of the project has been constructed, taxes would be paid on the value of the land and the improvements, the value of which will likely exceed $75,000,000. While it is true that Medtronic would receive TIF payments to reimburse them for eligible project costs, the state of Minnesota and the school district will benefit. If the state and the school district benefits, so too does Mounds View. Finally, the new value of the Medtronic project would be figured in to any current and future school district bond levies which will result in lower tax payments to all other property owners. For these and other reasons, the rezoning will not depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Medtronic Review October 5, 2005 Page 12 (4) The character of the surrounding area. The surrounding area is predominately industrial, with industrial buildings, industrial uses, offices and other accessory industrial features such as outdoor heavy equipment parking and storage, loading docks, shipping and receiving terminals bordered by freeways and a busy county road. The proposed rezoning will allow for a corporate office campus associated with the largest division of Medtronic, its Cardiac Rhythm Management division. (5) The demonstrated need for such use. The need has been demonstrated by more than a year of discussions and negotiations between the City and Medtronic, discussions and negotiations between the City and the legislature, between the City and various state agencies and has been expressed in a year of discussion and cooperation between the City and the counties or Ramsey and Anoka, and the cities of Blaine and Shoreview, all of who are supportive of this project. Finally, the need was articulated in resolution and ordinance format by the Mounds View City Council. Adverse Effects Summary: Staff would submit that there are no compelling adverse effects associated with this project, and any impacts resulting from the proposed development will be or have been mitigated to the satisfactory approvals of all governing agencies, including, but not limited to, the Metropolitan Council, the Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Rice Creek Watershed District, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Recommendation: Based upon all of the above information and the supporting plans and documentation associated with this request, staff recommends the following actions be considered by the Planning Commission: 1. Medtronic development stage plan recommendation of approval 2. Medtronic CRM preliminary plat recommendation of approval. 3. Recommendation of approval of a rezoning from I-1 to PUD. Staff has prepared a resolution of approval for the above items which is attached to this report as Resolution 815-05. If anyone should have questions regarding this report or the plans which you already have in your possession, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763-717- 4021. Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Zoning Map MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 815-05 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE MEDTRONIC DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANS, THE MEDTRONIC CRM PRELIMINARY PLAT AND THE REZONING OF THE PROJECT AREA FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; PLANNING CASES PD2005-002 AND MA2005-02 WHEREAS, Medtronic, Inc., has submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for an 820,000 square foot corporate office campus on 72 acres of land and is requesting approval of the PUD development stage plans; and, WHEREAS, Medtronic, Inc., has submitted an application for a Major Subdivision of the project area to support the requested Planned Unit Development; and, WHEREAS, the land to be developed by Medtronic represents the City’s Bridges Golf Course located north of Highway 10 and west of Interstate 35W at 8390 Coral Sea Street, legally described as follows: Refer to Exhibit A WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on August 22, 2005 and at this meeting approved the general concept plans for the Medtronic PUD; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to planned unit developments; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed Chapter 1120 and Title 1200 of the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to PUDs and subdivisions of land, respectively; and, WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the development stage plans and preliminary plat date-stamped September 9, 2005, relative to this request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission, recognizing that the general concept plans have been approved, makes the following findings of fact related to the Medtronic development stage plans, preliminary plat and rezoning request: 1. The development stage plans are consistent with the approved general concept stage plans. 2. The development stage plans satisfy all codes, requirements and regulations. 3. The Medtronic project is a staged development—no further review will be required of subsequent phases so long as they remain consistent with the approved plans. Resolution 815-05 Page 2 4. An extensive amount of natural areas, wetlands, woods, ponds and open space is preserved in the development area. 5. The City Forester has reviewed and supports the landscape plan as presented. 6. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has consented to the proposed building heights of 140 feet. 7. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 8. The Medtronic CRM preliminary plat satisfies all requirements of Title 1200 relating to land subdivisions. 9. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will not cause or generate adverse effects to adjoining property owners of the community in general. 10. As addressed in the Bridges Office Park AUAR, a mitigation plan was adopted to address transportation and traffic deficiencies resulting from the development with preparations for the improvements already underway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission takes the following actions relating to the Medtronic CRM development: 1. Recommendation of approval of the development stage plans date-stamped September 9, 2005 for the Medtronic PUD subject to the following conditions: a. The applicant or applicant’s representatives shall prepare and submit a detailed light plan with exterior fixture specifications, light standard heights and a photometric analysis. b. The plans shall be revised to show areas set aside for snow storage. c. Accessory storage structures, while none are shown on the plan, shall be allowed consistent with provisions of Title 1000 and Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. d. The applicant shall request and obtain approval for all proposed work to occur in the City of Blaine. e. The applicant shall execute a development agreement relating to the project and a PUD Narrative document outlining the specific requirements associated with the project. 2. Recommendation of approval of the Medtronic CRM preliminary plat date-stamped September 9, 2005 and associated easement and right of way vacations subject to the following conditions: a. The preliminary plat shall be revised to show a perimeter drainage and utility easement and easements over all ponds, wetlands, mitigation areas and drainage conveyances. b. Legal descriptions shall be prepared by the applicant or applicant’s representative for those areas proposed to be vacated. c. The applicant shall seek and gain approval from the City of Blaine regarding the preliminary plat, specifically, proposed Lot 4. Resolution 815-05 Page 3 d. The applicant shall execute a subdivision agreement as required by Section 1202.05 of the Subdivisions regulations. The terms of such an agreement may be incorporated within the development agreement referred to in condition 1e above. 3. Recommendation of approval of the proposed rezoning of the project area within the City of Mounds View from Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 5th day of October, 2005. _______________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: ____________________________________ Jim Ericson, Community Development Director (SEAL) EXHIBIT A – Medtronic PUD Legal Description Parcel 1: Outlot A and Lot 4, Block 1, North Star Industrial Park 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof; and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Parcel 2: Lot 16, Block 2, North Star Industrial Park, except the easterly 40 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Parcel 3: That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. The South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 30 North, Range 23 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, which lies northerly and westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the center of said Section 5; thence north on an azimuth of 359 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds (azimuth oriented to Minnesota State Plane Coordinate System) along the north and south quarter line of said Section 5 for 781.42 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence on an azimuth of 108 degrees 12 minutes 41 seconds, 231.14 feet; thence on an azimuth of 98 degrees 27 minutes 03 seconds, 1486.78 feet; thence run northeasterly for 447.16 feet on a non- tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 720 feet, a delta angle of 35 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds and a chord azimuth of 76 degrees 55 minutes 11 seconds; thence on an azimuth of 59 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds, 192.89 feet; thence run northerly 398.14 feet on a non-tangential curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 850 feet; a delta angle of 26 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds and a chord azimuth of 29 degrees 26 minutes 05 seconds; thence on an azimuth of 16 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds, 303.65 feet to the north line of said Tract A and there terminating; Parcel 4: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14 and 15, Block 1 and Lots 1, 2, 3, Lot 4 except the South 60 feet and Lot 5 except the South 222.2 feet, Block 2, Laport Meadows, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota, except those portions which lie southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet northeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the west line of Section 5, Township 30 North, Range 23 West distant 688.09 feet south of the northwest corner thereof; thence run southeasterly at an angle of 142 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds with said west section line for 1278.48 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 03 degrees 00 minute curve (delta angle 33 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds) for 1121.90 feet; thence on a tangent to said curve for 1100.00 feet and there terminating. (These legal descriptions do not include parcels in Blaine.) PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 21, 2005 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Miller at 7:00 p.m. September 21, 2005. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Miller, Zwirn, Hegland, Hull, Meehlhause, and Scotch Absent and Excused: Commissioner Stevenson Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson, Planning Associate Heller, and Economic Development Coordinator Backman ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Planning Case DE2005-003. Consideration of a Development Review for a Single Story Office Building. 02 Planning Case MI2005-007. Consideration of a Minor Subdivision Request – Lot Line Adjustment. 04 Planning Case MA2005-001. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat Review and Rezoning Associated with SYSCO Second Addition. 04 Planning Case MA2005-002 and PD2005-002. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning, and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project. 06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3. Approve Minutes August 17, 2005. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Meehlhause. To approve the Minutes of the August 17, 2005 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes –6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case DE2005-003. Consideration of a Development Review for a Single Story Office Building Planning. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, Dr. Greg Belting, Silverview Chiropractic Center, is requesting a development review approval for the proposed 8,300 square foot single story office building at 2395 County Road 10. The City approved an amendment to the Walgreens PUD in July of 2005 to permit “office” as an allowable use on this site. Director Ericson stated parking requirements are 50 stalls, whereby the site plan indicates 43 stalls with the remaining seven stalls available on the adjacent Walgreens site, as was originally the plan. Building setbacks are in excess of the minimum. The Walgreens PUD requires that the building shall be of high-quality masonry construction using brick and brick accents to match the Community Center, theater, and City Hall. There are areas on the site in which snow may be plowed and piled in the winter. The City Forester has approved the landscape requirements with the recommendation of swapping some types of plantings. Staff will review a signage permit to ensure consistency with both the PUD and Municipal Code. The site was master graded during construction of the Walgreens building and a large stormwater pond installed southeast of the site. An easement originally platted with the Mounds View City Hall Addition will be vacated. Director Ericson noted the proposed office use on the undeveloped parcel would be consistent with the City’s Zoning Code and Comp Plan and would bring development and tax base to the site. He referenced the resolution conditions and recommended the Planning Commission approve the development review. Acting Chair Miller asked if Dr. Belting had any comments. Dr. Belting stated the City has been great to work with and he is trying to provide a nice building for the community. He added the front of the building will be brick but questioned if the entire building needs to be brick. Tom Belting, brother of Dr. Belting, also questioned the other three building sides being brick. He suggested these three sides would be maintenance free aluminum siding with additional landscaping if needed. He added the brick would tie in with neighboring buildings. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Acting Chair Miller asked if the proposed exterior mix of brick and siding meets with what is in the resolution. Director Ericson stated no, the PUD document requires all four sides to have consistent architectural treatment; that is why Walgreens’ exterior is entirely brick. He noted this issue was not discussed prior to the meeting. He added if the applicant wishes to deviate from the PUD an amendment could be requested. Acting Chair Miller asked about handicap spots. She also asked about park dedication fees. Director Ericson stated there are two handicap spots on the site plan, which is consistent with ADA requirements. He added no park dedication fees are required because they were collected when Walgreens was built. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the back of the proposed building faces the Community Center, suggesting if it is visible the building should be brick on all four sides. Director Ericson stated the Community Center is to the north of the proposed building so one side would be facing it. Acting Chair Miller asked about windows on the side facing the Community Center. Dr. Belting stated there are windows. He added most office buildings have a front facade and maintenance free siding on the rest of the building. He suggested adding additional landscaping. Commissioner Scotch stated she likes the architectural design and noted brick on all four sides would be expensive. Dr. Belting confirmed that it would be more expensive and heavier looking, too. He presented an example of the brick that would be used. Commissioner Scotch asked when they would be breaking ground. Dr. Belting replied November 1, 2005. Commissioner Meehlhause asked about approving the resolution with some type of variance. Director Ericson replied the Commission could forward its recommendation to Council with a siding recommendation. Commissioner Hull asked what would look better cosmetically. Director Ericson stated all four sides the same would and brick, which was the original intent, looks richer and classier. Commissioner Hegland asked if there needs to be a formal request for a siding change. Director Ericson stated a formal request could be submitted, but Council has the latitude to grant something different than originally approved. Acting Chair Miller stated brick siding is part of the original agreement and suggested the Commission stay with that. She suggested the resolution be passed as written and let Council make any changes they want. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Zwirn. To approve Resolution 817-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Development Review for a Single Story Office Building; Planning Case No. DE2005-003. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes –6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ Acting Chair Miller recessed the meeting at 7:20 p.m. due to severe weather. Acting Chair Miller reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Planning Case MI2005-007. Consideration of a Minor Subdivision Request – Lot Line Adjustment. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, James Benson, 8123 Pleasant View Court and 8117-8119 Pleasant View Court, is requesting a minor subdivision to move the common lot line of 8123 Pleasant View Court south 33.80 feet to meet the most southeasterly corner of 817-8119 Pleasant View Court. He added because no new lots are created by this subdivision and no additional development would occur, no park dedication fees should be required. Director Ericson stated that given no new development would occur, a public notice is not required. He recommended the Commission approve the minor subdivision as requested. Commissioner Acting Chair Miller stated the subdivision request seems to be straightforward. She requested a wording correction from “applicants” to “applicant” on Resolution 816-05, page 2, numbers 1 and 2. Director Ericson replied the corrections would be made. He added the request would be on the October 10, 2005 Council agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Scotch/Zwirn. To approve Resolution 816-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Minor Subdivision Request – Lot Line Adjustment; Planning Case No. MI2005-007. Ayes –6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case MA2005-001. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat Review and Rezoning Associated with SYSCO Second Addition. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, SYSCO Minnesota, represented by Phil Seipp, President, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for the SYSCO Second Addition major subdivision and the rezoning of the land transferred to SYSCO. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the existing zoning of the property, and the Planning Commission and Council reviewed and approved an amendment to the PUD to allow for the expanded development area. Director Ericson stated preliminary plat revisions include a possible vacate of the residual Long Lake Road right of way from when Long Lake Road terminated at County Road J, before Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Highway 10 was constructed. Utilities within the residual right of way would continue to be protected by a utility easement. An easement over a wetland area will need to be partially vacated, as the new lot line would bisect the easement. He noted an issue with the City’s AUAR whereby the Met Council and EDA are requesting an amendment to detach the three acres from the lot. He suggested an addition to the resolution under “Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved” stating the AUAR needs to be consistent with the original document. Director Ericson requested the Planning Commission review and consider the SYSCO Second Addition preliminary plat and proposed rezoning. Acting Chair Miller asked where is the addition to the resolution. She requested a correction on Resolution 813-05, page 2, number 1, under “Be It Further Resolved” to delete “be” in the last sentence. Director Ericson stated the addition is on page 2, after “Be It Further Resolved”. He added the correction would be made. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the proposed right of way to be vacated is being utilized. He suggested if it were vacated, SYSCO would have the right to utilize it. Director Ericson stated there is utilities are the space and SYSCO could utilize it. Commissioner Zwirn asked how the TIF financing is allocated. He stated during the process of deeding back land there was no discussion of developing the parcel or of TIF financing. Director Ericson stated the EDA authorized a two-year TIF project, which provides $250,000 in financing paid over two years. He added that requesting TIF to assist with stormwater improvements and other documented expenses was always part of the project. Acting Chair Miller asked for comments from SYSCO. Chris Carda, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., stated within the Bridges AUAR, the wetland mitigation plan defined no wetland impacts in these three acres requesting to be returned to SYSCO. However, the Met Council recently noted there is a half-acre impact within these acres. He added the acreage is not being removed from the AUAR but needs to show an impact. He noted there is no process to remove an area from an AUAR; however, the document needs to be amended to be consistent. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the Commission approves the recommended amendment, do they agree to the impact of the wetland. He also asked if there would be an exchange of land. Mr. Carda replied the rules and regulations of the Rice Creek Watershed District must be followed. He noted the request is to approve amending the AUAR stating there is wetland impact in this area. He added there would be an exchange of land; the plan is to mitigate these wetlands according to the Wetland Conservation Act. Phil Seipp, President, stated connecting Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, does not bring value to SYSCO. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Scotch asked what is on the property and can it be built on. Mr. Seipp replied nothing is on the property and nothing could likely be built on it. Commissioner Zwirn stated the parcel could be paved for additional parking. Mr. Seipp agreed. Commissioner Scotch noted there are water mains underneath and questioned whether it could be paved over. Mr. Seipp confirmed the presence of a water and natural gas main. Commissioner Hegland asked if there are any plans to use this parcel. Mr. Seipp replied no. Commissioner Scotch stated she did not know about TIF. Acting Chair Miller stated financing is not the Commission’s responsibility. Commissioner Zwirn asked when they would be allocating the TIF funds. Mr. Seipp replied because of issues such as wetland mitigation and providing access to the City on the west side ponding area, in order to get approval from corporate, he felt if they could hold down their costs to approximately one million it would be approved. Commissioner Hegland asked if there were extra costs equivalent to the TIF funds. Mr. Carda replied the cost for wetland impacts and stormwater ponding is close to $300,000. Commissioner Scotch noted no park dedication fees have been applied and feels there should be some applied. Mr. Carda replied during development in 1989 SYSCO gave 46 acres to the City, in addition to paying a Park Dedication Fee. Commissioner Zwirn noted concerns regarding SYSCO coming to the City and asking for TIF, but not paying any park dedication fees because land was given to the City. Director Ericson noted it was always the position of SYSCO to ask for TIF, adding that it is not the Commission’s responsibility to review or approve TIF financing. The City Council felt park dedication fees were not necessary since the City was given land. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To approve Resolution 813-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Preliminary Plat Review and Rezoning Associated with SYSCO Second Addition with the added Further Be It Resolved; Planning Case No. MA2005-001. Ayes –6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Planning Case MA2005-002 and PD2005-002. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning, and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, Medtronic, Inc., is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and development stage plans of the Medtronic PUD. The development is a multi-phased project with the first phase encompassing Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________ approximately 820,000 square feet of office space and related ancillary uses. There remains four distinct eight-story buildings but they are now all oriented in an east-west fashion to enhance environmental sustainability. He reviewed the three different phases in terms of buildings, parking, and square footage. Director Ericson noted the buildings will be no closer than 80 feet to Highway 10 and no closer than 60 feet to Coral Sea Street and 82 Lane NE. The City Forester approved the variety and locations of plantings. Much of the existing golf course trail system will be preserved and tied back to the facility, including the boardwalk through the primary wetland. The City intends to explore construction of a separate trail system within the SYSCO Outlot area which residents, Medtronic employees, SYSCO employees, and others could utilize. Only one wetland in the project area will be impacted. Medtronic has applied for a stormwater permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District. All utilities will be installed underground. A sign plan has not yet been submitted for review. He noted all of the PUD evaluation criteria have been satisfied. He added with approval of this resolution Medtronic could continue to phase 2 without another approval. Director Ericson referenced the preliminary plat noting there are four lots, and Outlot A, and a possible sixth lot which would encompass the first phase parking ramp north of the phase 1 buildings. The perimeter drainage and utility easements will be taken with the plat, although the exact dimensions and locations are yet to be determined. No internal road system will be needed; however, there is excess right of ways that is proposed for vacation. Park dedication fees of $865,000 were agreed upon during contract negotiations. The City must consider a rezoning of the project area from the existing Light Industrial (l-1) designation to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Director Ericson stated there are no compelling adverse effects associated with this project. He requested the Planning Commission review and consider the development stage plan, the CRM preliminary plat, and approval of a rezoning from l-1 to PUD. He reminded the Commission not to take into account their support, or lack of, tax increment financing, the land sale price, or actions conducted by others who do not support the project. Acting Chair Miller request wording corrections to Resolution 815-05; second line, first page “a” instead of “an” and on the last page, section d, second line, “Subdivision” instead of “Subdivisions”. Director Ericson replied the corrections would be made. Acting Chair Miller asked about garbage. She also asked about a fire access road. She added she likes the idea of the relocated judicial ditch. Dan Dixon, OPUS Architects & Engineers, Inc., replied in phase 1 they are proposing a service area in the loop which will have compactors, garbage bins, etc. Mr. Dixon added there is a 20-foot wide road beyond the service entrance for fire access that is not a service drive. Commissioner Hegland asked about adding sewer and water supplies on Highway 10. Director Ericson replied utilities are available from Blaine, but the City felt they should be responsible for providing these services. He referenced the site plan showing two 12-inch water mains, which Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 8 ________________________________________________________________________ would be looped through the system to provide fresh water. He added the standard process is to bore under Highway 10, which is the conventional means to provide utilities without disrupting traffic. An informal cost study was done regarding the feasibility of providing these utilities and the City felt it was beneficial to provide utilities to the site. Commissioner Hegland asked what is the return on investment. Commissioner Scotch referenced Director Ericson’s comments regarding the Commission’s responsibility to review just the plan issues and asked if the Commission is supposed to discuss money or investments. Commissioner Hegland stated he was asking how the analysis was done, not about dollars. Commissioner Scotch stated the project came before the Commission without a PUD and now is back for approval with a PUD. She added the Commission needs to know what dollars are being generated for the City. Director Ericson replied a feasibility report would be done; it is part of the plan submittal. He noted the role of the Commission is to review planning activities, not financial matters. Commissioner Scotch stated she is disappointed because previous discussions included some type of park project but now it is not possible because of wetlands. Director Ericson responded that a feasibility study would be necessary to assess the viability of installing a trailway; he did not suggest such an improvement would not be possible. Acting Chair Miller opened the cases for public comment at 8:49 p.m. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, stated he was on the City Council as Mayor in the 1980s. He referenced the Met Council and Land Act roles. He added the Commission has a fiduciary mission that approved projects will be cost efficient. Barb Haake, 3024 County Road I, asked how many acres encompasses phase 1 with the parking lot. She indicated the development agreement signed on August 31 does not include a phase 2 or 3. There is $150,000 dedicated to the SYSCO Outlot for trails or other improvements, will the rest of the $865,000 park dedication fees go to the City for other uses. She asked about the traffic study by AUAR, indicating nothing specifies what happens with traffic through the City. She asked if, when rezoning, the Commission would hold a public hearing for comments. Director Ericson replied phase 1 is 27.77 acres of land. He stated nothing prohibits the City from spending all $865,000 in park dedication fees on the SYSCO Outlot area. He noted the City Code does not require the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing, and that it is scheduled for the October 10 City Council meeting. Mr. McCarty stated the documents have changed in so many ways. He requested clarification regarding sanitary sewer and water service, noting he is unaware of any solid engineering feasibility study or estimate to extend under Highway 10. He added he would be more Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ comfortable dealing with solid numbers from professionals which the Commission does not have. He noted the plan estimate is $400,000 but believes it would be much higher. He noted water for fire suppression, fresh water, and sanitary sewer are TIF eligible up to $400,000. If the end result is more expensive than TIF will produce, the contract previously signed will allow the company to use other funds. He added he is not sure this will not put the City in a bind in the future. He noted once the utilities are done Medtronic turns all infrastructures over to the City. If breakdowns occur the City must fix the problem out of the general fund. Mr. McCarty referenced the Staff report, page 7, and asked how much of the east side will be maintained as open space. He suggested it state “have a permanent open space easement” because the current wording suggests there are no guarantees. He added it was always inferred that the 35 and County Road J bridge would be improved; however, according to page 9 of the Staff report it is not going to happen so where will traffic go. He stated he does not know how a decision on this issue can be made tonight. Director Ericson stated regarding the utilities, the City would be responsible up to the property line. He added Medtronic would pay all improvement costs beyond the property line. Mr. McCarty stated yes, for installation and construction but who pays after that. Director Ericson stated it would be private. Commissioner Scotch asked when phase 2 is expected to start. Jim Driessen, Medtronic Inc., replied there is no timeline; it is based on growth. The Commission is being asked to review the full build out because the total plan is being presented now. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated in terms of water and sewer, there have been discussions with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates regarding boring under Highway 10; Medtronic is committing $400,000 on their side, and the City would be committing $400,000. He added there are connections that need to be made on some roads south of Highway 10. They could upgrade to well 4, but public works indicated there is sufficient capacity and there should be no need to upgrade. A feasibility study is needed but should not be done if the project is not going forward. Commissioner Zwirn asked how the studies were done. Coordinator Backman replied they contacted the Met Council and Bonestroo which looked at capacities and provided a written estimate. Commissioner Hegland asked about a maintenance study and what would be the cost per year. Commissioner Zwirn asked if preliminary reports provided any cautions or problems. Coordinator Backman replied he is unsure what are the soil conditions. He added the borings have been done but not until the project starts can they tell if there are problems. Commissioner Scotch stated she assumes the City would be responsible if something goes wrong. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 10 ________________________________________________________________________ Mr. McCarty asked for a copy of the report from Bonestroo. He also asked what the casing of well 4 told and if it was televised. He added in 1982 there was a crack in the well and it was shut down because the water was becoming contaminated. He noted in terms of the utilities, unless the ordinance has changed, the company is responsible for connections from the building to the curb stop and everything else belongs to the City. Director Ericson replied the feasibility study was done, but he is not prepared to address issues with well 4. Commissioner Hegland asked, regarding action tonight, is the financial analysis a requirement for approval. Director Ericson replied based on a review of code and previous cases, he believes there is sufficient documentation to make a decision and the specific financials are not a prerequisite to action. Commissioner Hegland asked who is responsible for the financial part. Director Ericson replied City Council. Commissioner Hegland stated he disagrees. He added the Commission should not ignore this part and should prepare this information for the Council. Commissioner Zwirn stated reminders of Commission responsibility with regard to the Medtronic project disturb him. Director Ericson replied it is justifiable to confirm what is the role of the Commission. He added Council has had concerns with Commission comments regarding items such as the land sale, which strayed from the Commission’s role and responsibility. Commissioner Scotch stated she has the right to request information needed on which to base a decision. She added she hopes the City is not making a bad decision. Acting Chair Miller closed the cases for public comment at 9:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Scotch. To deny Resolution 815-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning, and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project; Planning Case No. MA2005-002 and PD2005-002. Ayes – 2 (Scotch, Zwirn) Nays – 3 (Hull, Meehlhause, Miller) Abstain – 1 (Hegland) Motion failed. MOTION/SECOND: Miller/Meehlhause. To approve Resolution 815-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning, and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project; Planning Case No. MA2005-002 and PD2005-002. Ayes – 3 (Hull, Meehlhause, Miller) Nays – 3 (Hegland, Scotch, Zwirn) Motion failed. Director Ericson asked since the Commission neither approved nor denied the resolution, was there something that Staff can bring back to the Commission to address concerns. Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 11 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Hegland requested a definition of financial analysis and the role of the Planning Commission. He also requested more information regarding the utility issues. Director Ericson replied some data could be provided but there is insufficient time to prepare a feasibility study. Commissioner Zwirn requested a copy of the final signed contract. Director Ericson replied he would bring that. ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: October 5, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment to Agenda Session ______________________________________________________________________________ There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Acting Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Transcribed by: Cheryl Felix TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.