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2003.07.14 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY July 14, 2003 7:00 p.m. Crystal City Hall - Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr N A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 9, 2003 meeting C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2003-6 for a Conditional Use Permit for Automobile -Related Uses at 5301 Douglas Drive North (Regal Car Wash). 2. Consider Application 2003-7 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning of 5509 56th Avenue North from Low Density Residential / R-1 to Neighborhood Commercial / B-2. 3. Consider Application 2003-8 for Variances to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage, allow two accessory parking spaces, and allow encroachment of one of the spaces into the public right-of-way at 6526 59th Avenue North. 4. Consider Application 2003-9 for a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Sales at 5417 Lakeland Avenue North (HOM Furniture). D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss preliminary draft of the new Zoning Ordinance: Proposed parking requirements. F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Receive an update on the Crystal Heights master planning process. 2. Receive the Quarterly Development Status Report. G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT ,''"N July 11, 2003 Planning Staff and Planning Commissioners City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422 RE: Resignation from Planning Commission Dear Colleague's: I regret being unable to attend yet another City of Crystal Planning Commission meeting. Over the past several months my job responsibilities have changed and made it more difficult for me to attend meetings. It is in recognition of this that I have decided to tender my resignation effective immediately. It has been a pleasure serving with all of you, I have grown a great deal over the past several years and I have seen the Planning Commission grow and change as well. There have been several positive changes, it is my hope and belief that that positive growth will continue. Sincerely, Tony Kamp CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION June 9, 2003 A. CALL TO ORDER Page I of 2 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: K. Graham, T. Graham, Krueger, Nystrom, Sears, Strand, and VonRueden. Also present were the following: Planner Sutter, Community Development Assistant Dietsche, and City Council member Hoffman. Absent were the following: Davis and Kamp. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner K. Graham and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2003 meeting with no exceptions. Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS "IN 1. Consider a variance to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 42% at 4331 Welcome Ave N. Planner Sutter summarized the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of the variance based on the suggested findings of fact in the staff report. Commissioner VonRueden questioned whether the existing garage would be demolished and the applicant replied that it would be demolished. The applicant also stated to the Planning Commission that he would appreciate a variance for the new garage. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to close the public hearing. Motion carried. => Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2003-05 for a variance to increase rear yard structure coverage at 4331 Welcome Ave N. Findings of fact are as stated in the staff report. Motion carried. ,-IN D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS Page 2gf2 F. GENERAL INFORMATION G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT =:> Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Chair VonRueden Secretary Nystrom M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 8, 2003 TO: Planning Commission (July 14th meeting) FROM: JKohn Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Consider Application 2003-6 for Conditional Use Permit for Automobile -Related Uses at 5301 Douglas Drive North (Regal Car Wash). A. BACKGROUND The subject property consists of a single parcel zoned B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial. In April 1998, the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and site plan for the construction of a new building addition into which the car wash's detailing shop would move. The CUP also included approval for an oil change business to move into the space formerly held by the detailing shop. Because the oil change business never began operating, the CUP expired one year after approval. Therefore no auto -related use of the former detail shop space has been permitted since April 1999. There are five homes directly across Edgewood Avenue to the west of Regal Car Wash. The business has a curb cut on that street and an opening in its screening fence that makes the business totally visible from the homes. City code requires that auto -related uses be fully screened from residential property and in this case the only way to do that is to remove the curb cut and extend Regal`s screening fence all the way along its west property line. However, this was not required as a condition of the 1998 CUP because the five homes across Edgewood Avenue were zoned commercial. In 1999 one of the five homes across Edgewood Avenue was being sold but the buyer couldn't get financing due to the commercial zoning. City staff reviewed the situation and determined that the five homes were not likely candidates for redevelopment and therefore it was probably inappropriate to continue zoning them for commercial uses. After due notice, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and concurred with the staff recommendation. On July 6, 1999 the City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning the five homes to R-1 Single Family Residential. Meanwhile, the former detail shop space remained vacant through at least the summer of 2001, when National Sales & Leasing submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to use the vacant space and some of the parking lot for auto sales. This application was denied by the City Council on August 21, 2001 mainly because Regal refused to remove the curb cut and extend the screening along Edgewood Avenue as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Some time after the denial of the National Sales & Leasing request Regal began unlawfully using the former detail shop space. City staff has been tracking the zoning violation and has been trying to work with Regal to bring the property into compliance. However, staff has held off on moving the case into court in anticipation of a new CUP application from Regal that would include the required curb cut removal and extension of screening. The city is holding in escrow approximately $5,500 in financial surety from the 1998 CUP. We have no record that the property owner has ever requested release of these funds or whether the Building Official at the time ever made a final inspection to determine that all site improvements and landscaping were installed satisfactorily. Staff is suggesting that the city continue to hold the surety until the curb cut is removed and the required screening is extended. The following Exhibits are attached: 1. plat map showing the location of the property; 2. aerial photo showing the location of the property, 3. 1998 site plan (existing conditions); 4. site plan notes from staff showing required curb cut removal & screening, plus changes to drive aisles to improve access to and circulation within the site; and 5. narrative submitted by Regal Car Wash. B. STAFF COMMENTS The current request from Regal Car Wash. Regal Car Wash is now under new management. They are willing to remove the Edgewood Avenue curb cut and install the required screening all the way along the west property line. They intend to either to make their currently unlawful use of the space lawful or lease out the former detail shop space to another auto - related use. However, they have said they are trapped in a chicken -or -egg situation because tenants will not commit to leasing the former detail shop because use of the space is not currently permitted, yet Regal cannot know what type of new CUP to request until they sign a lease with a specific tenant. For this reason, Regal Car Wash is making an unusual request. They are seeking approval of a CUP that pre -authorizes several uses rather than one specific use. Their list of proposed uses can be found in Exhibit 5. Staff feels this might be the best way to resolve the current zoning violation and protect the neighborhood. Regal's request has the potential to facilitate more intense use of the property in a manner consistent with city code, yet it would also reduce the current use's negative impacts on adjacent residential property. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 2 2. Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided for Community Commercial uses. Staff believes that additional uses on the site would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan if steps are taken to protect the residential properties across Edgewood Avenue to the west and ensure that impacts such as overflow parking do not spill over onto adjacent public streets. 3. Zoning and Adjacent Land Uses. The property is B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial. The surrounding land uses are a mixture of retail, office and automotive commercial to the north; multi -family residential and industrial to the east; automotive commercial, office, and single- family residential to the south, and single-family residential to the west. The addition of another auto -oriented use to the site would be compatible with the surrounding land uses only if impacts on adjacent residential properties to the west are minimized. It is also important to ensure that business operations on the site do not grow to the point that they spill over onto adjacent properties or public streets, boulevards and sidewalks. 4. Parking and Circulation. The off-street parking requirements vary depending on the type of use that would occupy the former detail shop. Because the Zoning Ordinance has very specific parking requirements, staff is asking that it be allowed to determine compliance with city code at an administrative level at such time Regal Car Wash determines which specific use will occupy the former detail shop. The analysis of parking demand and spaces completed during consideration of the National Sales & Leasing CUP request showed that the site has 49 spaces but Regal needs only 15 for its operations. 5. Conditional Use Permit requirements. The following are the criteria from the Zoning Ordinance for the requested CUPs: a. 515.35 Subd. 4(b): Car washes (drive through, mechanical and self- service) provided that: Note: The car wash is already in operation under the 1998 CUP. However, it is included here in case Regal chooses to expand its car wash operation. Also, most of the requirements of the car wash CUP are the same as or similar to the requirements of the other requested CUPs. (1) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 3 No negative impacts — as long as the impacts on adjacent residential properties to the west are minimized and the businesses on the site do not grow to the point that they have to spill over onto adjacent properties or public streets, boulevards and sidewalks. (2) Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of vehicles which can be washed during a maximum 30 minutes period and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Property is already in compliance. (3) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. Under the 1998 CUP, Regal was allowed to place the buffer strip on the adjacent Edgewood Avenue boulevard. This is not the usual practice but it was done in this case because the location of the car wash building and necessary access drive does not leave room for the buffer strip to be located on the property. (4) Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot landscaped or covered. Property is already in compliance. (5) Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. The five homes across Edgewood Avenue are guided, zoned and used for low-density residential purposes and are at the eastern edge of a large, contiguous, low-density residential neighborhood covering approximately 240 acres in Crystal and New Hope. It is critical that this neighborhood be protected from the impacts of commercial uses along West Broadway and Douglas Drive, especially automobile -related uses. This provision requires that the property's curb cut along Edgewood be removed and that a screening fence and shrubs identical to those currently in place be extended to the northwest corner of the property. The applicant has stated that they will comply with this requirement if this request is approved. (6) The entire area other than occupied by the building or plantings shall be surfaced with material which will control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 4 Property is already in compliance. (7) The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Property is already in compliance. (8) All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 10 of this Code. Lighting requirements would be addressed by staff if we receive complaints or if any changes are made to lighting on the site. Special attention will be paid to protection of houses across Edgewood Avenue. (9) Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Another reason to close the curb cut on Edgewood would be to prevent cut -through traffic from using residential streets and to deter overflow of parking from the commercial use onto residential streets. Staff concern is that auto -related businesses often rapidly outgrow their sites and start taking up public space to accommodate their growth. This would be undesirable in any context but is particularly undesirable where the auto related use abuts a residential neighborhood. Even after removing the Edgewood Avenue curb cut, the property would still have two access points, one on West Broadway and the other on 53rd Avenue. Exhibit 4 shows staff's suggestions for improving the 53`d Avenue entrance; the West Broadway entrance is adequate as -is. (10) All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with Section 406 of the City Code. Property is already in compliance. New signs or changes to existing signs require permits and the sign regulations will be administered as part of the permitting process. (11) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. Regal has previously stated that they typically are not open before 8:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. This would be consistent with the protection of the adjacent residential area. To provide an additional hour of flexibility from each of these times, staff suggests that no CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 5 business operations be permitted on the site between 8 p.m. and 7 a. m. Staff also feels that car stereo installation be specifically excluded from the uses pre -approved under this CUP. This is because of the potential for ongoing noise ordinance enforcement issues and the proximity to residential property. (12) The provisions of Subsection 515.53, Subdivision 1e of this code are considered and satisfactorily met. 515.53 Subd. 1(e): The Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: ❑ Relationship to municipal comprehensive plan. The proposed use is consistent with the plan if the residential neighborhood to the west is protected as required by City Code. ❑ The geographical area involved. The use and configuration of the site can accommodate additional uses, including certain auto -oriented uses. However, the property's presence in a transitional area between residential and commercial means that any intensification of uses on the site must be closely monitored and regulated. ❑ Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Because the existing property is configured for commercial uses, the proposed use will not likely depreciate the area if the neighborhood to the west is protected with removal of the curb cut and installation of screening. ❑ The character of the surrounding area. The surrounding area is a mixture of uses, some similar to the property and others very different. Boundaries between single- family residential and auto -oriented commercial uses are frequently a source of land use conflicts. Strict compliance with the CUP provisions will help protect the adjacent neighborhood. ❑ The demonstrated need for such use. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 6 The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the need for auto -oriented uses as long as they do not conflict with adjacent land uses such as established residential neighborhoods. b. 515.35 Subd. 4(c): Motor fuel station, auto repair -minor and tire and battery stores and service provided that: Note: The applicant is not requesting that a fuel station be pre -approved for this site. They are only seeking pre -approval for Minor Auto Repair (which includes tire and battery stores/service). (1) Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Code for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. Not applicable. (2) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Addressed in item (1) under "Car washes" above. (3) The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Addressed in item (6) under "Car washes" above. (4) A minimum lot area of 22,500 square feet and minimum lot dimensions of 150 feet by 130 feet. Property is already in compliance. (5) A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. Property is already in compliance. (6) A curb not less than six inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. Property is already in compliance. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 7 (7) The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 10 of this Code. Addressed in item (8) under "Car washes" above. (8) Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. Not applicable. (9) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. Addressed in item (3) under "Car washes" above. (10) Each light standard landscaped. Property is already in compliance. (11) Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. Addressed in item (5) under "Car washes" above. (12) Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Subsection 515.09 of this Code and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Addressed in item (9) under "Car washes" above. (13) All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 406 of the City Code. Addressed in item (10) under "Car washes" above. (14) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. Addressed in item (11) under "Car washes" above. (15) No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 d) of this Code. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 8 Not applicable; outdoor storage is not being requested by the applicant nor would it be recommended by staff. (16) No outside sale or service except as allowed in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 e) of this Code. Not applicable; outdoor sales/service is not being requested by the applicant nor would it be recommended by staff. (17) Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Subdivision shall be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 (0 of this Code. Subd. 4(f) pertains to enclosed retail, rental or service activity that is accessory and subordinate to an approved permitted or conditional uses. Such an accessory use would be allowed provided that (1) it is a permitted use in a B-1 or B-2 District; (2) it does not constitute more than 30 percent of the lot area and not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use; and (3) adequate off-street parking is provided as required by city code. An example of such uses would be retail sale of auto parts and accessories as an accessory use to minor auto repair. Staff will evaluate such uses and make a determination as to whether or not they are in compliance with these provisions. (18) The provisions of Subsection 515.53 Subd. 1(e) of this Code are considered satisfactorily met. Addressed in item (12) under "Car washes" above. C. 515.35 Subd. 4(q): Motor vehicle and motorized recreational equipment sales and storage garages accessory thereto provided that.- (1) hat. (1) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site may not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Addressed in item (1) under "Car washes" above. (2) Approval of a conditional use permit will be based on a specific site plan noting the existing facilities and improvements required to meet the provisions of this Subdivision. Staff asks that it be allowed to grant administrative approval of internal site modifications at such time as motor vehicle sales/rental is proposed. We believe that in evaluating the National Sales & Leasing application in 2001 it became clear that it is possible for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 9 this type of use to share the site with Regal, albeit in a very limited fashion. Staff believes that any internal site modifications made necessary by such use would be so minor that they should be handled administratively instead of going back to the Planning Commission. (3) Parking, driving and vehicle display areas shall be hard -surfaced to control dust. Further, these areas must be lined with concrete curb and provided for an on-site drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Property is already in compliance. (4) A minimum lot area of 22,500 square feet is required. Property is already in compliance. (5) The lighting must be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right-of-way and must be in compliance with Subsection 515.07 Subd. 10 of this Code. Addressed in item (1) under "Car washes" above. (6) The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or if abutting an R District in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. Addressed in item (5) under "Car washes" above. (7) Vehicular access points may create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall comply with Subsection 515.09 of this Code. Addressed in item (9) under "Car washes" above. (8) All signing and informational or visual communication devices must be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 406 of the City Code. Addressed in item (10) under "Car washes" above. (9) Repair or work of any kind on motor vehicles and motorized recreational equipment may not be permitted. The repair or sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Subdivision require issuance of individual conditional use permits in compliance with this Code. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 10 Not applicable because the applicant is also requesting pre - approval for minor auto repair. (10) On-site parking requirements consistent with Section 515.09 Subd. 8(d) must be met. As was demonstrated during consideration of the National Sales & Leasing application in 2001, city code only requires Regal Car Wash to have 15 parking spaces. There are 49 spaces on the site. This means that the site currently has 34 more spaces than currently required by city code. The existing parking surplus could accommodate motor vehicle sales, minor auto repair or other uses. Staff asks that it be allowed to grant administrative approval of parking plans submitted when such uses are proposed. (11) Maximum vehicle or equipment length must be restricted to less than 32 feet unless larger units are specifically approved as a condition of the conditional use permit and provided for on the parking layout. No such vehicles are permitted on the property. 12) The provisions of Subsection 515.53 Subd. 1(e) of this Code are considered satisfactorily met. Addressed in item (12) under "Car washes" above. C. SUGGESTED FINDINGS OF FACT The request for a Conditional Use Permit pre -approving a variety of uses on the site is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance as discussed in Section B above, provided all uses are in full compliance with city code and conditions imposed by the City Council. D. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Application 2003-6 for a Conditional Use Permit for the following specific automobile -related uses at 5301 Douglas Drive North: • Car wash, including detailing. • Minor auto repair. • Motor vehicle sales or rental. • Office, retail, rental, service or storage as accessory uses. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ADDITIONAL USES AT REGAL CAR WASH 11 The following conditions are recommended: No later than 60 days after approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the property owner shall complete the following work to bring the property into compliance: a. Close the curb cut along Edgewood Avenue, including removal of the existing driveway apron, establishing turf in the area formerly occupied by the apron, and installing new concrete curb & gutter across the street side and parking lot side of the apron in accordance with city specifications. b. Extend the screening fence and shrubs to the northwest corner of the property. The fence and shrubs shall be similar in form and placement to those presently located south of the curb cut. If these items are not completed within 60 days after approval of the CUP, the city will take action to complete these items using the funds escrowed in 1998. Any escrow balance remaining after the site has been brought into compliance will be refunded to the property owner at that time. 2. No business operations shall occur between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 3. Car stereo installation is specifically excluded under this CUP. 4. Enclosed office, retail, rental, service or storage accessory uses shall (1) be a permitted use in a B-1 or B-2 District; (2) not constitute more than 30 percent of the lot area and not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use; and (3) not make the property non-compliant with regards to the city's off- street parking requirements. 5. Prior to establishing any uses on the property other than the existing car wash and detailing shop, the property owner shall consult with city staff and submit plans as necessary for staff to determine whether the additional use is consistent with the provisions of city code and this Conditional Use Permit. 6. This Conditional Use Permit assumes that the buildings on the property will not be expanded by more than 10% of their gross floor area. If such an expansion would be proposed, the requirements of Section 520 (Site Plan Review) would be applicable including a public hearing before the Planning Commission followed by consideration by the City Council. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City Council consideration. 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N Crysial, Minnesota Dear Mr, Sutter; As you know, 'we have had continuing discussions ith you rega referenced Regal Car Wash Regal would like to obtain a onditional us to use the former detail shop on the premises ;for any of the following: (i) general office (h) storage any automobile related use, including, With o air shop, de t 11autation sales, motor vehicle rentals, motor vehicle quick lube facility r r�p (iv) any other use consistent with the current zo g of the pa In consideration for the City of Crystal's granting o the Conditi Regal will agree to Tern oye the d vcwa a Avenue where the car washy roe y approach and sen the arca a property ny abuts a sitz a farnil x stdential zue Please advise if this proposal is ace table Youx consideration of this proposal, to the city of Crystal. ESP/nhp Alabama ncerely, eq va Spczber-Pc • Georgia Kentucky • Adniinisr.r16ve Office: 8698 East San Albertu, Scottacltcle, Ari20riFl c -mail: regal 1 to21 Labaol.com www,rc Z00'15 090L# i the above Tmit in order lotQr VC icle ail shop or �se Permit, �dgewood Qrhood, ink you for esota Tennessee 7 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 8, 2003 TO: Planning Commission (July 14th meeting) FROM:.* ohn Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Consider Application 2003-7 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning of 5509 56th Avenue North from Low Density Residential / R-1 to Neighborhood Commercial / B-2. The subject property is presently guided Low Density Residential and -zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. It is occupied by a single family house built in 1951. It is located immediately west of Rose -Bo Floral at 5505 56t , which is guided Neighborhood Commercial and zoned B- 4 Community Commercial. Both the subject property and Rose -Bo have the same owner. Rose -Bo cannot provide adequate parking on its property at 5505 56th. The owners are proposing to demolish the house at 5509 56th and build a parking lot for Rose -Bo. The following Exhibits are attached: 1. plat map showing the location of the property; 2. aerial photo showing the location of the property; 3. Future Land Use Map excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan; 4. Zoning Map excerpt; 5. applicant's narrative; 6. applicant's site sketch showing existing conditions; 7. applicant's site sketch showing proposed parking lot layout; and 8. Zoning Ordinance requirements for screening between the parking lot and adjacent residential property to the south and west. The surrounding land uses are a mixture of small-scale commercial and single family residential, with pockets of multi family residential in spots. Staff believes that the mixture of uses along this segment of Bass Lake Road suggests that removal of the house and construction of a parking lot would be compatible with the surrounding land uses if screening and buffering is provided along the south and west sides of the subject property, in accordance with Section 515.07 Subd. 9. Before beginning work on the parking lot, the property owner must apply for a building permit including a site plan, drawn to scale, showing the required screening and buffering in addition to the proposed parking lot, curb & gutter, method of drainage, etc. Prior to issuing a permit for the parking lot, the city must receive a cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount sufficient to ensure replacement of the new landscaping if necessary. The property owner will also need to combine the subject property (5509 56th) with the Rose - Bo property (5505 56th) for zoning and tax purposes. This is necessary because a parcel of land (in this case the subject property at 5509 56th) is not permitted to have just a parking lot. Staff would be able to approve the parcel combination at an administrative level, without the need for review by the Planning Commission or City Council. We will provide the property owner with the necessary forms to complete the parcel combination once the owner makes the decision to move forward with the project. If this request is approved but the property owner decides not to proceed with the parking lot project, then the single family home could remain as a lawfully non -conforming residential use in the Neighborhood Commercial / B-2 district. Please note that the present zoning configuration along the entire Bass Lake Road corridor east of County Road 81 may need to be revisited. This is largely due to the type and mixture of uses along the roadway including predominantly poorly buffered single family homes. While staff is not able to explore this issue further at this time, staff does intend to study the Bass Lake Road corridor east of County Road 81 at some time in the future. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City Council consideration. A single motion could be made to include both parts of the request: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. • Rezoning from R-1 to B-2. Staff recommends approval of the request. The City Council would consider the request at their July 22nd meeting, with second reading of the rezoning ordinance to follow at their August 4th meeting. If adopted at that time, the ordinance would be published on August 14th and become effective on September 13th. A building permit for the parking lot could not be issued until the rezoning ordinance becomes effective. 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BROADWAY/HWY 81 INDUSTRIAL CRYSTAL AIRPORT PARK & CONSERVATION PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL CRY zfc2y" HIGHWAY 100 PROJECT C m RAIL RIGHT OF WAY Future Land Use City of Crystal Comprehensive Plan N W+ E S 0 0.3 0.6 Miles P W u w �i? 5ril-j C s or r IF 44TH Alf E W z l �L s Zone: B-2 LIMITED COMMERCIAL R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ' 6-3 AUTO-QRIENTED COMMERCIAL R-2 SINGLE & TWO FAM ILY RESIDENTIAL B-4 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL R-3 MEDIYM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 1-1 WAREHOUSE & LIGHT MFC; - R -4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 1-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL R -O RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE P-1 PARKING -BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL w 131-A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE P-2 PARKING -RESIDENTIAL B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 5:5roq CFO I E7mmrr ire Nou' OiXR vbha5 515.07 Subd. 9. Required Fencing, Screening and Landscaping. The fencing, screening or landscaping required by this Code shall be subject to Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 8 and shall consist of either fencing or planting material as described below. a) Where planting material is utilized for screening and landscaping, the applicant shall provide the City with an acceptable performance bond which shall be in force for at least two complete growing seasons subsequent to the completion of the required landscaping to insure proper amount, as outlined in Subsection 515.53, Subdivision 3, d. In addition, the applicant shall supply the City with a complete and detailed landscaping plan, outlining size, type and location of planting materials, etc. Planting materials, for purposes of this Section, shall include shrubs, hedges, bushes or trees. b) The screening required herein shall consist of a solid fence or wall not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height. A louvered fence hall be considered solid if it blocks direct vision. The design and materials used in constructing a fence or wall shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission based upon a recommendation by the City Engineer and Building Inspector. Earth mounds, compact evergreen or dense deciduous hedge six to eight feet in height together with over and under -story trees or other plantings as approved by the Planning Commission may be required in addition to or in lieu of fencing. C) Planting materials required for screening shall be of sufficient height, width and density to provide an effective screen. Earth mounding may be used, but shall not exceed a 1:1.5 slope. The minimum size of and suggested types for planting material are as follows: Potted/Bare Root* Balled and Burlapped* Shade Trees 1-3/4 in. dia. 2 in. dia. Half Trees (Flowering Crab, Russian Oliva, Hawthorn, etc.) 6 - 7 ft. 1-1/2 in. dia. Evergreen Trees 3 - 4 ft. 3 -4 ft. Tall Shrubs and Hedge Material (evergreen or deciduous) 3 _4 ft. Low Shrubs (evergreen or deciduous) 18 - 24 in. *Mode is dependent upon time ofplanting season, availability, and site conditions. ORS **ft.. M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 9, 2003 TO: Planning Commission (July 14th meeting) FROM';�. John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Consider Application 2003-8 for Variances to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage, allow two accessory parking spaces, and allow encroachment of one of the spaces into the public right- of-way at 6526 59th Avenue North. A. BACKGROUND The subject property is a trapezoid -shaped lot at the northwest corner of 59th and Elmhurst. It includes a single-family house and detached oversized one -car garage. The house faces 59th but the garage is accessed via a driveway from Elmhurst. The property is guided Low Density Residential and zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. The applicant wishes to build two accessory parking spaces, one on each side of the driveway. The proposal would not comply with the following requirements of the Zoning Ordinance: (1) The Zoning Ordinance allows only 30% of the rear yard to be covered by structures. This request would result in rear yard coverage at around 31 %. (2) The Zoning Ordinance prohibits parking on the street right-of-way; the portion of the driveway within the right-of-way is only for access to and from the property, not for parking. This request would extend the northern accessory space into the Elmhurst Avenue right-of-way. (3) The Zoning Ordinance allows only one accessory space in addition to the garage and the driveway leading to the garage: 515.09 Subd. 6(e): In the case of single family, two family or townhouse dwellings, off-street parking is not permitted in any yard except on designated driveways leading directly into a garage or on an open, surfaced space located on the side of the driveway. Accessory parking may not be more than one space located (i) on the side of the driveway, (ii) adjacent on one side of an existing garage, or (iii) as a turn -around space. The parking of recreational vehicles is governed by City Code, Section 1330. The -- applicant's proposal would place two accessory spaces on the property. To proceed with the project as proposed, the property owner would need to receive variances from all three of these requirements. The following exhibits are attached: 1. plat map showing the location of the subject property; 2. aerial photo showing the location of the subject property; 3. applicant's proposal (as submitted); 4. existing conditions (corrected to accurately show existing curb cut); 5. applicant's proposal sketch and coverage calculation sheet (corrected to accurately show existing curb cut); 6. staff alternate #1 sketch and coverage calculation sheet; 7. staff alternate #2 sketch and coverage calculation sheet; 8. future needs scenario sketch and coverage calculation sheet; and 9. narrative submitted by the applicant. B. STAFF COMMENTS A variance from the maximum rear yard coverage is reasonable given the odd shape of the property and the resulting small rear yard area. The future needs scenario shows that a significant variance would be necessary for the property to have reasonable use typical for other single family lots. Based on this scenario, staff is recommending a coverage limit of 48% which would allow a new two -car garage, larger driveway, accessory space and a deck with some left over for a shed, A/C pad or other structure. However, variances allowing accessory spaces to extend into the right-of-way and allowing the property to have two accessory spaces instead of one would not meet the undue hardship test. The applicant's justification has to do with the fact that the household has four cars but cannot afford to add garage space to better accommodate those cars. Many homes in Crystal have single car garages and they are expected to comply with the ordinance that requires them to have no more than three parking spaces, one in the garage, one in the driveway leading to the garage, and one accessory space alongside. Allowing accessory spaces into the public right-of-way is a very bad idea no matter what the configuration of the property, because the city has a responsibility to keep the right-of-way clear for public purposes, not private parking. The intent of the Zoning Ordinance is clearly to limit the outdoor parking of cars. The applicant simply has too many vehicles for a one -car -garage property. The appropriate solution under the ordinance is for the applicant to build a two -car garage, or park one of the vehicles somewhere else. Staff Alternates #1 and #2 show how the three spaces allowed under the Zoning Ordinance could be configured in a way which either requires only a coverage variance or no variance at all. Since staff is recommending the coverage variance (from max. 30% to max. 48%), both of these alternates would be permitted under the staff recommendation. C. SUGGESTED FINDINGS OF FACT VARIANCE - LOT COVERAGE & ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES - 6526 59TH 2 The Zoning Ordinance (Crystal City Code 515.56 Subd. 5) and state law have a three- part test for determining whether a variance can be granted. A finding of undue hardship requires that all three criteria be met. The three-part test is as follows: (1) the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code; and (2) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the property owner; and (3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. 1. Suggested findings applicable to the Variance requested to increase the maximum rear yard coverage. a. For Approval. Strict application of the 30% maximum rear yard structure coverage in this particular case would constitute an undue hardship because all three of required criteria would be met. Specifically: ❑ The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code. On most standard Crystal lots, the property can accommodate accessory structures such as a two car garage, driveway, deck, etc. and still comply with the 30% coverage rule. However, corner lots with detached garages accessed from side streets do not have the same opportunity for these reasonable and customary accessory uses, even if the lot meets the city's minimum width, depth and area requirements. Strict application of the 30% coverage rule in the case of 6526 59th would prevent this property from being put to a reasonable use. The future needs scenario shows that a coverage limit of 48% would preserve reasonable use of the property. ❑ The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the owner. In this case, the hardship is exacerbated by the relatively small rear yard which is the result of the property tapering to the rear. ❑ The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Having garages and driveways in the rear yard is not an uncommon form of development even on corner lots like the subject property. b. For Denial. Because staff believes that all three criteria are met in this case, we can offer no suggested findings of fact to deny. 2. Suggested findings applicable to the Variance requested to allow an accessory parking space to extend into the public right-of-way. a. For Approval. Because staff believes that none of the three criteria are met in this case, we can offer no suggested findings of fact to approve. VARIANCE - LOT COVERAGE & ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES - 6526 59TH 3 b. For Denial. Strict application of the requirement that the accessory parking space not encroach into the public right-of-way would not constitute an undue hardship in this particular case because none of the three required criteria are met. Specifically: ❑ The property in question can be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code. Staff has provided two examples of how the accessory space can be configured on the property without encroaching into the public right-of-way. ❑ The plight of the landowner is not due to circumstances unique to the property. Because the space could be kept on the property there is no plight other than the property owner's preference to shift a parking space off of private property onto public property. ❑ The variance, if granted, will alter the essential character of the locality. The city has a responsibility to keep public right-of-way clear and unobstructed. 3. Suggested findings applicable to the Variance requested to allow two accessory parking spaces in addition to the garage and the driveway leading to the garage. a. For Approval. Because staff believes that none of the three criteria are met in this case, we can offer no suggested findings of fact to approve. b. For Denial. Strict application of the requirement that a property have no more than one accessory parking space would not constitute an undue hardship in this particular case because none of the three required criteria are met. Specifically: ❑ The property in question can be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code. The Zoning Ordinance has established one accessory space as being reasonable use. The property can accommodate one accessory space. The need for an additional accessory space is wholly due to the number of vehicles the applicant wishes to park on the property. The applicant could accommodate those vehicles by building a two -car garage. ❑ The plight of the landowner is not due to circumstances unique to the property. Because one accessory space could be accommodated on the property, there is no plight other than the applicant's preference to avoid building a two -car garage or reducing the number of vehicles kept on the property. VARIANCE - LOT COVERAGE & ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES - 6526 59TH 4 ❑ The variance, if granted, will alter the essential character of the locality. The Zoning Ordinance has established an expectation that outdoor parking of cars will be limited to the driveway leading to the garage plus one accessory space. The requested variance would be a visually significant deviation from this community standard. D. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Variance to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 48% at 6526 59th Avenue North, based on the Findings of Fact in Section C(1) above. 2. 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HOUSE 42'—IG' A v v A P. 0 PROPERTY LINE ra" MA7 ll� A v v A P. 0 PROPERTY LINE ra" MA7 ll� Calculation for Rear Yard Accessory Buildings & Structures Address: PROPOSED BY APPLICANT (Would require not only a coverage variance but also a 6526 59th Ave N variance to allow two auxiliary spaces instead of the one allowed by city code. The Furthermore, the north auxiliary space would encroach on the public boulevard area instead of staying on private property as required by city code.) Rear Yard Dimensions Length Width Sq. Ft. 1 68.50 48.50 3,322 Remaining Rear Yard Sq. Ft. Available after Project Completion + Line 2 - Line 34 Remaining 35 997 1,033 -36 as a%: -1.1% ocylwr rearyardcoverage-proposedbyapplicant.xls 07/09/2003 Maximum Structure Coverage in Rear Yard max. coverage Line 1 max. Sq. Ft. 2 30% 3322.25 997 maximum rear yard coverage Existing Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 3 4.00 5.00 20 stoop 4 30.00 2.50 75 sidewalk 5 22.79 16.71 381 garage 6 1.50 16.71 25 garage apron 7 19.00 10.00 190 driveway 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 Existing .............................. 691 Proposed Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 14 15.00 9.00 135 new driveway 15 23.00 9.00 207 new driveway 16 0 17 0 18 0 19 0 20 0 21 0 22 0 23 0 24 Proposed ............................ 342 Existing Structures to be Removed Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 25 0 26 0 27 0 28 0 29 0 30 to be Removed .................... 0 Calculation of Total Coverage after Project Completion 30 Existing [+ Line 131 ................ 691 31 Proposed [+ Line 24] .............. 342 32 SUBTOTAL ......................... 1,033 -� 33 to be Removed [- Line 30]....... 0 34 TOTAL ............................... 1,033 as a%: 31.1% Remaining Rear Yard Sq. Ft. Available after Project Completion + Line 2 - Line 34 Remaining 35 997 1,033 -36 as a%: -1.1% ocylwr rearyardcoverage-proposedbyapplicant.xls 07/09/2003 6525 5Avanue Crystal, MP: 55428 thl HOUSE 4�'-W' W,47 -w 7� AN PREFERTY LINE W,47 -w 7� AN PREFERTY LINE Calculation for Rear Yard Accessory Buildings & Structures Address: STAFF ALTERNATE #1 (no variances required) 6526 59th Ave N Rear Yard Dimensions Length Width Sq. Ft. 1 68.50 48.50 3,322 Maximum Structure Coverage in Rear Yard max. coverage Line 1 max. Sq. Ft. 2 30% 3322.25 997 maximum rear yard coverage Existing Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 3 4.00 5.00 20 stoop 4 30.00 2.50 75 sidewalk 5 22.79 16.71 381 garage 6 1.50 16.71 25 garage apron 7 19.00 10.00 190 driveway 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 Existing .............................. 691 Proposed Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 14 1.00 16.50 17 new driveway 15 1.00 21.50 22 new driveway 16 10.00 23.00 230 new driveway 17 0 18 0 19 0 20 0 21 0 22 0 23 0 24 Proposed ............................ 268 Existing Structures to be Removed Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 25 0 26 0 27 0 28 0 29 0 30 to be Removed .................... 0 Calculation of Total Coverage after Project Completion 30 Existing [+ Line 13] ................ 691 31 Proposed [+ Line 24] .............. 268 32 SUBTOTAL ......................... 959 33 to be Removed [- Line 30]....... 0 34 TOTAL ............................... 959 as a %: 28.9% Remaining Rear Yard Sq. Ft. Available after Project Completion + Line 2 - Line 34 Remaining 35 997 959 38 as a%: 1.1% rearyardcoverage-staffalternate1.xis 07/08/2003 bj�5 59th Avenu9 Narth Crystal, MR 55-428 HOUSE PREFERTY LINE PREFERTY LINE Calculation for Rear Yard Accessory Buildings & Structures Address: STAFF ALTERNATE #2 - (only coverage variance required) 6526 59th Ave N wwaff- 7 rearyardcoverage-staffalternate2.xls 07/08/2003 Rear Yard Dimensions Length Width Sq. Ft. 1 68.50 48.50 3,322 Maximum Structure Coverage in Rear Yard max. coverage Line 1 max. Sq. Ft. 2 30% 3322.25 997 maximum rear yard coverage Existing Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 3 4.00 5.00 20 stoop 4 30.00 2.50 75 sidewalk 5 22.79 16.71 381 garage 6 1.50 16.71 25 garage apron 7 19.00 10.00 190 driveway 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 Existing .............................. 691 Proposed Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 14 1.50 16.00 24 new driveway 15 3.00 22.00 66 new driveway 16 5.00 20.00 100 new driveway 17 10.00 20.00 200 new driveway 18 0 19 0 20 0 21 0 22 0 23 0 24 Proposed ............................ 390 Existing Structures to be Removed Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 25 0 26 0 27 0 28 0 29 0 30 to be Removed .................... 0 Calculation of Total Coverage after Project Completion 30 Existing [+ Line 13] ................ 691 31 Proposed [+ Line 24] .............. 390 32 SUBTOTAL ......................... 1,081 33 to be Removed [- Line 30]....... 0 34 TOTAL ............................... 1,081 as a %: 32.5% Remaining Rear Yard Sq. Ft. Available after Project Completion + Line 2 - Line 34 Remaining 35 997 1,081 -84 as a %: -2.5% wwaff- 7 rearyardcoverage-staffalternate2.xls 07/08/2003 10, ,< 2-4�) 6526 '509tlo-u Av-g.:.),nue Nov%- - _ rystal, MNI 5-- 1o' - I ERTY LINE A AN Calculation for Rear Yard Accessory Buildings & Structures Address: FUTURE NEEDS SCENARIO (assumes two -car garage, driveway + one accessory 6526 59th Ave N space, existing sidewalk plus deck). &wzir rearyardcoverage-futureneeds.xls 07/09/2003 Rear Yard Dimensions Length Width Sq. Ft. 1 68.50 48.50 3,322 Maximum Structure Coverage in Rear Yard max. coverage Line 1 max. Sq. Ft. 2 30% 3322.25 997 maximum rear yard coverage Existing Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 3 4.00 5.00 20 stoop 4 30.00 2.50 75 sidewalk 5 22.79 16.71 381 garage 6 1.50 16.71 25 garage apron 7 19.00 10.00 190 driveway 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 Existing .............................. 691 Proposed Structures in Rear Yard Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 14 21.00 22.00 462 new driveway 15 5.00 20.00 100 new driveway 16 10.00 20.00 200 new driveway 17 22.00 22.00 484 new garage 18 12.00 20.00 240 new deck 19 0 20 0 21 0 22 0 23 0 24 Proposed ............................ 1,486 Existing Structures to be Removed Length Width Total Sq. Ft. 25 4.00 5.00 20 stoop 26 15.00 2.50 38 sidewalk 27 22.79 16.71 381 garage 28 1.50 16.71 25 garage apron 29 19.00 10.00 190 driveway 30 to be Removed .................... 653 Calculation of Total Coverage after Project Completion 30 Existing [+ Line 13] ................ 691 31 Proposed [+ Line 24]. ............. 1,486 32 SUBTOTAL ......................... 2,177 -., 33 to be Removed [- Line 30]....... -653 34 TOTAL ............................... 1,524 as a %: 45.9% Remaining Rear Yard Sq. Ft. Available after Project Completion + Line 2 - Line 34 Remaining 35 997 1,524 -527 as a%: -15.9% &wzir rearyardcoverage-futureneeds.xls 07/09/2003 June 18, 2003 Crystal City Hall Planning and Zoning Department ATTN: John Sutter, Planner & Redevelopment Coordinator 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, Minnesota 55422 Dear Mr. Sutter: I am a resident of Crystal, residing at 6526 591i Avenue North, on the .corner of 591' Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue. I am. attempting- ttempting to acquire a variance for the reconstruction of my driveway. My current driveway does not accommodate the vehicles in which I need to park at my residence. There are two occupants at my louse,, each of whom own two vehicles, one for work purposes and one for personal/recreational use, in addition to a small fishing boat. Currently the paved portion of my driveway, which is about 10 feet wide, does not allow to park cars side-by-side and is not long enough to park a second row behind the first. My proposed solution iso widen my driveway to 28' feet wide, which would allow for parking three cars abreast on the street side of the garage, allowing for boat storage along side of the garage. (Due to current budget constraints, 1 cannot expand the garage to a two -stall capacity, though I Plan to in the future.) ,The existing driveway forces me to park vehicles with the tires off of the paved surface (which I understand is against -city ordinance), killing the grass areas next to the driveway. I feel that this proposed reconstructed driveway would allow for sufficient parking area, allow successful_growth of turf up to the edge of the new surface, and improve the overall curb appeal of my residence. I was previously directed to Section 515.56 Subd. 5 of the Crystal City Code. After reviewing this section, I feel that at least two of the categories are applicable, namely that the "property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used as required by the Zoning Code" (does not meetparking area requirement) and "the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the property owner" (being a comer lot greatly reduces the area considered the "back yard", therefore increasing the risk of exceeding the, maximum impervious area percentage allowed. I understand_ that city ordinance may conflict with my proposed solution. I am prepared to conform to any restrictions there may be with the portion of the driveway -_to be constructed within the city _right-Qf-way of $lmhurst Avenue to best comply with any ordinances. Please review my existing situation and proposed solution when considering' approval for this variance. Sinc rely, Ryan Pugh City of Crystal Resident 652& 59" AVENUE NORTH. • CRYSTliL, MINNESOTA --55428 PHONE: 763-533-6389 rA�o �1' -- M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 10, 2003 TO: Planning Commission (July 14th meeting) FROM: John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Application 2003-9 for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor sales at 5419 Lakeland Avenue North (HOM Furniture). HOM Furniture is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor sales in a 3,000 sq. ft. tent to be located in the parking lot in front of the store at 5419 Lakeland Avenue North. The following exhibits are attached: 1. plat map showing the location of the subject property; 2. aerial photo showing the location of the subject property; 3. map submitted by the applicant showing the proposed placement of the outdoor sales area (please note that the old site plan onto which this is drawn is out of date); and 4. narrative submitted by the applicant. The sale would initially run for 12 days in August and would reoccur at various times throughout the year. The outdoor sales would be an accessory use to the existing furniture store operation. The requested CUP would run with the current use of the property, meaning that if the ownership changed the CUP would still be valid for the new owner as long as the principal use of the property as a furniture store continued. The property has sufficient excess parking to accommodate the outdoor sales area. The building has approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of showroom space; at 300 sq. ft. per space this requires 67 spaces. The property presently has approximately 90 parking spaces and the lot is usually almost empty. Staff can foresee no negative impacts resulting from the request and recommends approval subject to the following standard conditions for outdoor sales: • the area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring or abutting residential uses; • the area is limited to 30 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use; • all lighting shall be hooded and directed so that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way and neighboring residences; and • The outdoor sales area shall be configured on the site in such a way that at least a 24' two- way drive aisle is preserved across the front of the building. The intent of this requirement is to protect existing circulation within the site by ensuring that vehicles may pass from the north parking lot to the south parking lot without having to use the frontage road. (Note: This is not a standard condition but staff feels it is necessary in this case due to the way the site is configured and the use of the frontage road by several other businesses.) The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation for City Council consideration. The City Council will consider the request at its July 22 "d meeting. P Ir 7' T " 9 1 -a l !TY•5lt N T H A U Q. M 36 SUM % 7 X3110) D D. Z77,34 v P 2� 2 00 ItVER S 0 N 4TH----------- \ -- 100 .c ADD. yq� 16 W ,% ZANE PLACE 11 W �a4.>aJi s \ 134 n ] 2 W' at . o P� 33vry 2 M1 to p� - - P . 41 06 d ' 3L `205.3 c 22"1.1 i.�"1 54.3 - 115.1 — 191.45. 9 >n o oc 2 �\♦ � loe s s 6 ��a• ��i eek' 2 0 ."r 9 c�G ADD. 10 �, �-Lso� e k9 �O • b ,• Qe mss? ' � .. . �- COUNTY ROAD 81 I J I WEST FRON E-ROA9) I 1 OF TE. PART OF LOT 36'— n h I AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 328,TF` Ips N iCARPET KING �� r II CI P.I.D. #04-118-21-33-0004 LOT AREA = 37,788 S.F. \ R iW-AREA v -1,551 -SF. TIE. AREA 3,150 S.F. ; �r 1 11 II 'a `• --'eh'- I � fIG1M Gurn> �urc LOT 1, BLOCK I CASTONIA BUSS ADDITION - P.I.D #04-118-211 33-0036 LOT AREA = 67,082 S.F. i R/W AREA = 14,921 S.F. TE. AREA = 20,,350 S.F. % i Vt G0, ,AREA = 70,`990 F TA�(trN 70;990 F ` /4" AREAS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE Henn.` Co. Proj. No, 9110 S.A.P. N0. 27-681-02 Corporate Office HOM Furniture 10301 Woodcrest Dr. NW June 18, 2003 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763.767.3600 Customer Service 10301 Woodcrest Dr. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763.767.3675 - - Showrooms City of Crystal, Minnesota 2480 Cleveland Ave. Planning & Zoning Application Roseville, MN 55113 651.634.6600 Crystal City Hall 7800 Dupont Ave. S. 4141 Douglas Drive N` Bloomington, MN 55420 952.884.8800 Crystal MN 55422 10301 Woodcrest Dr. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763767.3700 RE: Conditional. Use Permit for 5419 LakelandAveN -.. 5419 Lakeland Ave. N. PIN: 04-118-21-33-0042 Crystal, MN 55429 763.533.8800 HOM Furniture, Inc. would like to have a Tent Sale at the above property. 4150 Berkshire Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 - 763.744.2800 We would like. to utilize an approx. 3,000 square: foot tent by placing it at 17055 Kenyon Ave. the front of the store, in existing parking spaces. There would be plenty of Lake MN 55044 95:78 additional parking at the front and the south of the store. 7600 Hudson Rd. - Woodbury, MN 55125 The Tent Sale would run for 12 days starting on August 13 and run through 651.734.2400 1302 W Arrowhead Rd. August 24, 2,003.The hours of the sale would be expanded - open at 10:00 Duluth, MN 55811 am - 9:00 during the week and 9:30 — 6:00 on Saturday, 12:00 — 6:00 on 218.724.8100 - Sunday. The current eight (8) employees would be controlling both the 4101 13 th Ave. S.W. - - Fargo, NO 55103 showroom and the Tent Sale. 701.282.8600 125 Nebraska Sioux City, IA 51111 01 HOM Furniture, Inc. may want the Conditional Use Permit to run with the Sioux 712.258.8800 property, as this type of sale may happen in the future. 1431 W. 41 st St. - Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605.330.9333 Thank you for your consideration of this request. Bedroom Express 3514 W. 41 st St. H Furnitl I Sioux Falls, SD 57106 , 605.367.4110 � I Ralph Kloiber Real Estate Director 763-767-3625 Corporate Fax ti's EP*&r f Comorate Office 763.767.3760 • Customer Service 763.767.3676 • Purchasino 763.767.3761 • Marketino 763.767.3762 • Accrnmtine 763.767.3763 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 10, 2003 TO: Planning Commission (for July 14th meeting) FROM: John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Discuss proposed Parking Requirements Attached please find the proposed Parking Requirements. Due to other tasks we had to delay work on the draft ordinance through April, May and June. The following is a revised timetable: PLAN COMM MEETING TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION TO BE COMPLETED November 12, 2002 Definitions; R-1 district December 9, 2002 R-2 and R-3 districts February 10, 2003 C-1 and C-2 districts March 10, 2003 1-1 and special districts (Planned Development, Floodplain, Shoreland, Airport) July 14, 2003 Parking Requirements August 11, 2003 General performance standards September 8, 2003 Administration; Zoning Map September 22, 2003 Plan Comm work session to "bring it all together"; review completed draft ordinance & map October 13, 2003 Open House starting at 6:00 followed by the required Public Hearing during the regular Plan Comm meeting at 7:00 October 23, 2003 Joint work session w/ Council to review public comments November 12, 2003 Consider additional changes based on public comments and Council input; make final recommendation to the Council Assuming the Planning Commission recommends adoption of the new ordinance and map on November 12, 2003, the adoption process would proceed as follows: • Final draft provided to City Council before their November 18th meeting • City Council first reading: December 2, 2003 • City Council second reading and adoption: December 16, 2003 • Publication: December 24, 2003 • Effective date: January 23, 2004 CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 07/10/03 515.89 Parking Requirements. A. Purpose. The purpose of regulating off-street parking in this zenin code is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public right-of-way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public, by establishing minimum requirements for off-street parking of motor vehicles as a use that is accessory and subordinate to in-aeEeree w4th the utilization of various parcels of land or structures. B. Application. ef Elff Str-eet-P�ffking Regulatiens These regulations and requirements shall apply to all land uses and off-street parking facilities in all of the zoning districts of the City. C. Site Plan Drawing Necessary. All applications for a building or an occupancy permit in all zoning districts shall be accompanied by a site plan drawn to scale and dimension indicating the location of off-street parking and loading spaces in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Section and Section -5,M 520 Site Plan Review. D. General Provisions. Permits required. To ensure proper location and configuration, permits are required for work on driveways. Plans for driveways must be submitted to the city, for review and driveway permit approval prior to commencing work. Plans for surfacing and drainage of driveways and parking areas for five or more vehicles must be stib tt a will be forwarded to the City Engineer for review and written approval. 2. Reduction of Existing Off -Street Parking Space or Lot Area. Off-street parking spaces and loading spaces or lot area existing upon the effective date of this Code shall not be reduced in number or area unless the number or area exceeds the requirements for a similar new use. d-iffiaged of destfeyed by fire, it may be reestablished pefmitted ifl. then I Change of Use or Occupancy of Land. No change of use or occupancy of land already dedicated to a parking area, parking spaces, or loading spaces shall be made, nor shall any sale of land, division or subdivision of land be made which reduces area necessary for parking, parking stalls, or parking requirements below the minimum prescribed by these zoning regulations. G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc Page 104 of 117 CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 07/10/03 4. Change of Use or Occupancy of Buildings. Any change of use or occupancy of any building or buildings including additions requiring more parking area shall not be permitted until there is f,,,.,ishea additional parking spaces are furnished as required by these zoning regulations. Off-street parking facilities accessory to residential use must be utilized solely for the parking of licensed and operable passenger automobiles and recreational vehicles and equipment as provided in Section 1330 of the City Code. Storage of commercial vehicles is regulated by Subsection 515.19, Subd. 3 a) of this Code. (Amended, Ord. No. 93-7, Sec. 2) Calculating Space. a. When determining the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, each fraction of one-half or more shall constitute another space. b. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 22 inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining requirements. In hospitals, bassinets shall not be counted as beds for the purpose of calculating the number of off-street parking spaces required. d. Should a structure contain two or more types of use, each use shall be calculated separately for determining the total off-street parking spaces required. 7. Stall, Aisle and Dfiyow a Design Standards. a. Pafk4ng SpaeeSize. ,, 9or- 9.5 wide 18 feet in length exe -aee ss -aisles, and Each space shall be served adequately by access aisles. b Within stfue+„res the Off-street parking requirements may be satisfied by providing space within the principal building. No building permit shall be issued to convert parking space into a dwelling unit or living area until other provisions are made to provide off-street parking as required by this Code. C. Except in the case of single, family and townhouse 1 -family and 2 - family dwellings, parking areas shall be designed so that circulation between parking bays or aisles occurs within the parking lot and does not depend upon a public street or alley. Except in the case of single, f fnil , and tev, euse 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings, parking area design which requires backing into the public street is prohibited. Page 105 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE - Working Draft 07/10/03 d-. No eufb out aeeess shall be leeated less than 30 feet ffem the eeffief. ef-a eelleetef of aAefial stfeet iier- less than 20 feet hem a ffliaef s4eet. This distanee shall bre m ,,, the ter -s tie r right of __ ay lines. d. Except in the case of single, two fi l and 4„. au euse 1 -family and 2 - family dwellings, parking areas and their aisles shall be developed in compliance with the following standards: Angle of stalls Curb Vehicle Aisle Total from drive aisle length Projection Width Width 0° (parallel) 23;0' 22.0' M-- 8_0' 224}-'- 24.0' 3941 40' 450 12.0' 18.5' 13.0'* 50.0' 600 10.0' 20.0' 15.0'* 55.0' 750 9.0' 20.5' 18.01* 59.0' 900 &5 9.0' 18.0' 24.0' 60.0'** *One way aisles only. **Total bay width may be reduced to 58' if parking is provided within a parking ramp and the parking is predominantly for long term users. e. Residential Curb cuts for 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings shall comply with the following requirements: ■ For the purposes of this section "curb cut" shall mean the width of the driveway at the edge of the street excluding the angled or curved returns on either side of the driveway in accordance with design standards approved by the City Engineer. ■ Curb cuts shall not exceed 22 feet in width or the width of the driveway at the Droperty line whichever is less. ■ The driveway width across the boulevard shall not exceed the curb cut width, unless the Community Development Director makes a determination that for the property to have reasonable access the driveway must be allowed to get wider as it crosses the boulevard ■ Curb cuts shall be at least minimum 3 feet from the side lot yafd prepeAy line. line i busiffessor-a tf t a ■ No curb cut access on a collector or arterial street shall be located less than 30 feet from the corner. No curb cut access on a local street shall be located less than 20 feet from the corner. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of right-of-way lines ■ The grade elevation of any parking area shall not exceed 10 percent f. Curb cuts for uses other than 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings shall comply with the following requirements: Page 106 of 117 G:\PLANN1NG\Z0N10RD1\2002-03 lJpdate\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 07/10/03 ■ For the purposes of this section, "curb cut" shall mean the width of the driveway at the edge of the street, excluding the angled or curved returns on either side of the driveway in accordance with design standards approved by the City Engineer. ■ Curb cuts shall not exceed 32 feet in width or the width of the driveway at the property line, whichever is less. ■ The driveway width across the boulevard shall not exceed the curb cut width, unless the Community Development Director makes a determination that for the property to have reasonable access the driveway must be allowed to get wider as it crosses the boulevard. ■ Curb cuts shall be at least 5 feet from the side lot line. D -iye , ay „ o s Curb cuts e lie street exeeprfar single, two family an townhatise dwellings shall not be located less than 40 feet from one another. ■ No curb cut access on a collector or arterial street shall be located less than 30 feet from the corner. No curb cut access on a minor street shall be located less than 20 feet from the corner. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of right-of-way lines. ■ The grade elevation of any parking area shall not exceed 5 percent. g. Number of Curb Cuts. A parcel of land may have one curb cut for each 125 feet of street frontage, but every parcel of land may have one curb cut. A parcel of land used for a single family use may have only one curb cut regardless of the amount of street frontage. Where a parcel of land abuts on an alley open to public uses, one additional access is permitted opening on the alley for use only to access a garage. h. Surfacing. Areas used for parking space and driveways must be surfaced with blaelc4op bituminous or concrete pavement in accordance with standards approved by the City Engineer. Alternative hard surfacing such as pavers may be approved on a case-by- case basis by the City Engineer upon a determination that it will meet the following requirements: It will function in the same manner as traditional hard surfacing and its difference from traditional hard surfacing is primarily aesthetic. It can be reasonably maintained with a life span similar to traditional hard surfacing. Site conditions such as topography do not preclude the use of alternative hard surfacing. Page 107 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 07/10/03 ■ The property owner has agreed to complete the installation in a manner consistent with generally accepted engineering and construction practices as well as the recommendations of the manufacturer. i. Striping. Except for single,1-family and 2 - family dwellings, all parking stalls shall be marked with white painted lines not less than four inches wide. Striping shall be maintained by the property owner as necessary to control parking on the property. Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public right-of-ways and be in compliance with S•ubseenan 515 .07, Subd.+0 of this Code. k. Signs. In addition to complying with Section 406 of the City Code no sign shall be so located as to restrict the sight lines and orderly operation and traffic movement within any parking lot. All signing mu t-eenfrt, 1. Curbing and Landscaping. Except for single, twe family a townhouses 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings, all open off-street parking shall have a cast -in-place concrete barrier curb and gutter baffier around the perimeter of the entire parking lot. The curb shall be at least 6 inches wide and the gutter shall be at least 12 inches wide; this minimum standard is typically referred to as "b6-12" curb and gutter. SaW The face of the curb baffler shall not be eleser- th within 5 feet to of any lot line and the back of the curb shall not be within 4 feet of any lot line. Turf or other acceptable landscaping material shall be provided in all areas bordering the parking area subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. M. Required Screening. All open, non-residential, off-street parking areas of five or more spaces shall be landsca ep d and screened and landseaped from abutting or surrounding residential districts in compliance with Siibseetien: �, of this Code. n. Site Distances. ??? (Insert missing text from Ordinance 96-9 Section 1.) 8. Maintenance. It shall be the joint and several responsibility of the Lessee occi ants and owners of the principal use, uses or building to maintain, in a neat: and adequate manner, the parking spaces, aeeesswa3=s driveways, striping, Page 108 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Updatel5utter-2003-07-08.doc -FUMM IF i. Striping. Except for single,1-family and 2 - family dwellings, all parking stalls shall be marked with white painted lines not less than four inches wide. Striping shall be maintained by the property owner as necessary to control parking on the property. Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public right-of-ways and be in compliance with S•ubseenan 515 .07, Subd.+0 of this Code. k. Signs. In addition to complying with Section 406 of the City Code no sign shall be so located as to restrict the sight lines and orderly operation and traffic movement within any parking lot. All signing mu t-eenfrt, 1. Curbing and Landscaping. Except for single, twe family a townhouses 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings, all open off-street parking shall have a cast -in-place concrete barrier curb and gutter baffier around the perimeter of the entire parking lot. The curb shall be at least 6 inches wide and the gutter shall be at least 12 inches wide; this minimum standard is typically referred to as "b6-12" curb and gutter. SaW The face of the curb baffler shall not be eleser- th within 5 feet to of any lot line and the back of the curb shall not be within 4 feet of any lot line. Turf or other acceptable landscaping material shall be provided in all areas bordering the parking area subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. M. Required Screening. All open, non-residential, off-street parking areas of five or more spaces shall be landsca ep d and screened and landseaped from abutting or surrounding residential districts in compliance with Siibseetien: �, of this Code. n. Site Distances. ??? (Insert missing text from Ordinance 96-9 Section 1.) 8. Maintenance. It shall be the joint and several responsibility of the Lessee occi ants and owners of the principal use, uses or building to maintain, in a neat: and adequate manner, the parking spaces, aeeesswa3=s driveways, striping, Page 108 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Updatel5utter-2003-07-08.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 07/10/03 landscaping, screening and r -eq ;,.oa fen any other improvements required by this code. 9. Location. All aeeessery off-street parking facilities required by this Code shall be located and restricted as follows: a. Required aeeesser-y off-street parking shall be on the same lot Uflder- the same owner -ship as the principal use being served, except as noted in 515 Subd. C,,,,ifel of Off Site n^„k;ng Faei ;ties b. Except for single, two family and t,,..,,,houses 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings, head -in parking, directly off of and adjacent to a public street, with each stall having its own direct access to the public street, shall be prohibited. The boulevard portion of the street right-of-way shall not be used for parking. This includes the portion of a driveway located in the public right-of-way. d. Set Baek Area. . In Residential districts, Aeeesser-y off-street parking fequir-ed by this Code shall not be provided in the front setback or side street setback, except for 1 -family and 2 -family dwellings subject to the limitations in 5715.,89 1)(9)f(e). in ePA a --ds y side arcs i the ^ a a eomertet,-in 1, c -2, R 3, A I, D 0, R !a, and R 1 DistfrEt� e. In the case of single, two family and townhouse dwellings 1 -family and 2 - family dwellings, off-street parking is 1 in any yard exeept. only permitted on designate a hard surfaced driveway leading directly into a garage or on an epen, a hard surfaced auxiliary space. leeated an the side of the dfivoEach property may have only one auxiliary space. The auxiliary space may be located on one side of the driveway, on one side of the garage, or as one turn -around space. The auxiliary pafking space cannot exceed 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length, and must be at least may be leea4ed adjaeefft to the e)Eisfiiig gar -age, on one side of t gar -age only, pr-evided the spaee is sur-faeed and laeated no eleser- than 10 feet to from the pr-incpal habitable portion of an adjacent residential structure. One t,,..,., afetind spaee may be ^ side.oa aeeessefy ^,.v;ng off he driveway, r; Fent on one side of an existing gafag (iii) City Codo Seetio i 33n f. The parking of recreational vehicles is governed by Section 1330 of City Code. g i bttsi ess dist lets ^„a inn st. is dist -iets Motor vehicles ffiay shall not be parked and or displayed in par -kinglets for the purpose of selling or renting the motor vehicles of off ,-inn the met^r . ,Melo fef sale unless a Conditional Use Permit for such use has been granted for the property in Page 109 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 07/10/03 accordance with the regulations for the zoning district in which the property is located This prohibition shall not apply to motor vehicles for sale on property with a 1 -family or 2 -family dwelling if the following conditions are met ■ No more than 1 vehicle may be displayed for sale at any given time on a lot. ■ Vehicle display for sale shall not occur on any lot for more than six weeks in any 12 month period. ■ Prior to it being displayed for sale the vehicle was primarily used for personal transportation by the resident and was not purchased primarily for the purpose of re -selling the vehicle ■ The vehicle is parked on a hard surface ■ The vehicle is in such condition that it is fully operable and can immediately be driven on a public roadway in a lawful manner. ■ The vehicle must have a current valid registration including having clearly visible current license plate tabs ■ The address listed on the registration is the same as the property where the vehicle is parked and displayed for sale 10. Control of Off Site Parking Facilities. When required accessory off street parking facilities are provided on a lot other than the lot on which the principal use is located, the following requirements shall be met: unless a. The Community Development Director determines that the site conditions and surrounding land uses reasonably preclude the acquisition of additional land to expand the lot on which therp incipal use is located b. A paved pedestrian way from the off-site parking facilities to the principal use being served has been provided and is properly maintained. C. must be in the same ewfiefship-,-ef The use of the parking facilities by the principal use shall be guaranteed in writing nroteeted by GevenapAs that fun with the land an both the let on whieh the pai--king faeilit)'-�� and the let on �' seis,eeate��he manne,r-ef execution and eentent ofsueh Covenants hll in a form that Is approved by the City Attorney and the Covenant rust be recorded with the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles as applicable. fr- Hennepin d. The closest point of the off-site parking area shall be located no more than 500 feet from an entrance to the principal building of the use being served as measured along an established path of travel between the parking lot and suchd entrance. unless s ++, .p� ti . — - -uh, o Tn requifetnet G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc Page 110 of 117 CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 07/10/03 The Community Development Director determines that failure to provide on-site parking will not encourage parking on the public streets, on other private property, er in private driveways or other areas not expressly set aside for off-street parking for the principal use. pefposes f. The off-site parking shall be maintained until on-site parking is provided or an alternate off-site parking facility w -hi .t., .soots the ,.equi -eme is E� this Or -d ,,. nee has been approved in accordance with these requirements. by the Difeetor- of Community Developmen 11. Use of Required Area. Required accessory off-street parking spaces in any district shall not be utilized for open storage, sale or rental of goods, storage, inoperable vehicles as regulated by Subseefieii 515.07, Sub of this Code- and/or storage of snow. E. Number of Spaces Required. The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses set forth below. Where no required minimum number of spaces is specifically listed for a use, the Community Development Director shall determine the minimum number of required spaces. The Director shall consider the character of the use and available information on parking demand for such use Will be completed next month. Page 111 of 117 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-07-08.doc Crystal Heights Preliminary Redevelopment Plan Project Update for Planning Commission July 14, 2003 • Crystal Heights is the area generally south of 36th from Regent to Highway 100. Due in large part to the type and condition of housing in the area, it was identified for potential redevelopment in the 2000 update of the Comprehensive Plan. • In 2002 the city applied for a grant from Met Council to study the feasibility of redeveloping Crystal Heights. A $60,000 grant was awarded and the city sought competitive proposals from planning consultants. • SRF Consulting Group was selected by the city and began working on the study in February 2003. City staff has been meeting rE�gularly with SRF and their sub -consultants as work progresses on the study. • The first of three project newsletters was published in April 2003. The next newsletter is due by the end of July and will include a surnmary of feedback about the redevelopment concepts received at the June 19th public forum plus some FAQs. Newsletters are posted on web site and mailed to all property owners and stakeholders including the Planning Commission. • The first of two public forums was held on June 19th to review background material (i.e., "Why are we studying this?") and hear comments on three alternative redevelopment concepts. The next public forum will be held on Septembe, 18th to review the preferred redevelopment concept. • A Developer's Roundtable discussion will be held on July 23`d with city staff, SRF and a mix of different developers representing Experience developing different housing types in a variety of locations. • The consultant will continue to evaluate redevelopment concepts to arrive at a preferred alternative. • Completion of the planning process is anticipated by November 2003. At that time, the EDA may decide whether or not to proceed with redevelopment. About the Project In 2002, the Metropolitan Council awarded the City a Livable Communities Opportunity Grant to determine the redevelopment potential of the Crystal Heights area. The grant-tviltprovide funds to prepare a Stage 1 redevelopment feasibility assessment, as well as a preliminary physical plan for the neighborhood. The expected end result of this planning process is a master plan that assesses fiscal feasibility and describes the physical elements that should change. The study results will quantify the extent to which private and public investments may be required in order for the project to advance. The analysis and recommendations will give the City a clear and rational basis to proceed with redevelopment in the neighborhood. .L, -- CITY OF CRYSTAL Development Status Report (as of June 30, 2003) PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATIONS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Parkside Acres. The City Council approved a development plan in September 2000 for 40 townhomes and 10 single-family homes on this 10 acre site. The single-family homes are being built on 2 acres along the west side of Zane north of 47th and the townhomes are being built on the remaining 8 acres along both sides of Adair north of 47th. The development includes a wetland area, landscaped berms along 47th, and trails around the development connecting it to the Community Center. 32 townhouse units have been :sold at an average price of $282,000. 8 single-family homes have been sold at an average price of $302,000. For more information call 612-760-8660. 2. Lot Division at 6828 Corvallis. The City Council approved this lot division on April 17, 2001. The original parcel went through the block, with frontage on both Corvallis and 51St Place. The existing house at 6828 Corvallis has been rehabbed and sold. The new house at 6827 51St Place has not yet been sold; for a while it was listed for sale on the MLS for $229,900. 3. Valley Place Estates (7221 32"d). The City Council approved this medium density 14 - unit townhouse development on August 21, 2001. Each unit is a split entry design with 3 bedrooms, two baths and an attached 2 car garage. Construction is essentially complete and all of the units have been sold; the average sale price was $192,000. 4. Crystal Business Park (5500 Lakeland). The Preliminary Plat has been approved but the Final Plat is on hold until Hennepin County determines the right-of-way requirements for the reconstruction of County Road 81. This is a clean-up item from a 1999 redevelopment project that culminated in construction of a 92,000 sq. ft. office - warehouse building. 5. Big B's Gas & Goods (6000 42"d). On February 5, 2002, the City Council approved a request for variances from the front yard and side street side yard setbacks to allow construction of a canopy over the fuel pump islands. The canopy and new curbing have been installed and landscaping is scheduled for completion by fall 2003. 6. Living Works Ventures (3200 Douglas). This request included rezoning from B-4 Community Commercial to R-3 Medium Density Residential and Site Plan Review for a 2 family dwelling. The dwelling will be used as a supportive housing facility for people with brain injuries. The City Council gave final approval on August 5, 2002 but construction has been delayed by other factors until fall 2003. G:IPLANNING1GenerallDevelopmentStatusReportsl2003-2ndquarter.doc Page 1 of 5 7. Preliminary and Final Plat to divide 4957 Florida together with variances. The City Council approved the plat of Florida Addition on August 5, 2002. A new house is being built on the newly created lot at 6511 50th. The new house is a 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2Y2 bath house with 1,624 finished sq. ft. plus an 812 sq. ft. basement. Construction of the new house is nearly complete. The existing house will remain on the other lot at 4957 Florida. This project also includes new detached 2 car garages for both the new house and the existing house. Both garages will be accessed off the adjacent alley; to allow this, variances were granted to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 40%. 8. Lot Combination and Division at 6621 32"d. The City Council approved this request on September 17, 2002 to reconfigure 2 existing parcels into 3 parcels. One of the 3 parcels will include the existing house at 6621 32"d; the house has been substantially rehabbed and a new detached 3 -car garage has been built. The other 2 parcels will be 13,000 sq. ft. lots available for new home construction in the second half of 2003. 9. Rezoning of 6820 44th. This property was a lawfully non -conforming duplex zoned R-1. The property suffered a severe fire and under city code could not be repaired and re- occupied as a duplex. The owner applied for rezoning to R-2 noting that unlike many other duplexes in Crystal this property's lot and parking were large enough to accommodate two dwelling units in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. the City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning the property`to R-2 on October 1, 2002. 10. Variance at 3513 Kyle. The City Council approved this request on November 6, 2002 to ' increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 50%. The purpose of the request was to permit construction of one auxiliary parking space and the work has been completed. 11. Family Eye Care (5200 Douglas). The City Council approved the site and building plans for this project which will roughly double the size of the existing medical office building together with reconfiguring the parking lot and adding new landscaping. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2003. 12. Variance at 3534 Kyle. The City Council approved this request on May 20, 2003 to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 40%. The purpose of the request was to permit construction of a three car garage and driveway. Construction is underway. 13. Variances at 3516 & 3520 Kyle. The City Council approved these requests on May 20, 2003 to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 50%. The purpose of the request was to permit construction of a two car garage and driveway on each lot. Construction of the new homes is expected in the second half of 2003. (This is an EDA project; for more information please see #21 and #22 below.) 14. Variance at 4331 Welcome. The City Council approved this request on May 20, 2003 to increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 42%. The purpose of the request was to permit construction of a one car garage and driveway. Construction is expected in the second half of 2003. G:IPLANNINGIGenerallDevelopmentStatusReportsl2003-2ndquarter.doc Page 2 of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: SCATTERED SITE NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION 15. Edgewood Gardens. In December 2001 the EDA acquired the property at 6328 38th for rehab and resale. In February 2002 the EDA acquired the home located at 6404 38th for demolition and a home at 3821 Douglas for resale. In March 2002 the City Council transferred the vacant parcel located at 3818 Florida to the EDA for development. These 4 parcels were incorporated into a new plat called Edgewood Gardens. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat in May 2002 and the Final Plat in August 2002. The use of the plat's 8 parcels is described below: LOT ADDRESS USE OF THE PROPERTY PR/CE 1 3821 Edgewood Lot sold to Feyereisen Construction who has $72,500 completed the new house, 3,166 sq. ft. (2,122 finished), 4 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths; house sold for $314,600 in May 2003. 2 3813 Edgewood Lot sold to Al Stobbe Homes for new house; $75,000 construction is just getting started; 3,442 sq. ft. (1,916 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths. -� 3 3808 Edgewood Lot sold to Novak -Fleck for new house; $76,000 construction about 90% complete; 3,746 sq. ft. (2,413 finished), 4 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths; house is for sale at $370,500. 4 3812 Edgewood Lot sold to All Quality Builders for new house; $70,000 construction about 90% complete; 3,591 sq. ft. (2,439 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2%2 baths; house is already sold. 5 3820 Edgewood Lot sold to Novak -Fleck for new house; $66,000 construction about 90% complete; 2,694 sq. ft. (1,796 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths; house is for sale at $292,500. 6 6404 38th Lot sold to Al Stobbe Homes who has $62,000 completed the new house; 2,870 sq. ft. (1,916 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths; house sold for $289,900 in June 2003. 7 632838 th Existing home rehabbed by EDA and sold in $167,900 August 2002. 8 3821 Douglas Existing home sold as -is in October 2002 to $159,900 a private party who is completing the repairs required by the housing maintenance code. G:IPLANNINGIGenerallDevelopmentStatusReports12003-2ndquarter.doc Page 3 of5 16. 4355 Welcome. In June 2002 the EDA purchased this property and demolished the previous house and garage. In April 2003 the EDA sold the lot to Avery Homes for $55,000. They are building a new 2 -story house with 3,326 sq. ft. (2,142 finished), 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a detached 2 -car garage. Construction is about 60% complete. The house is not yet listed for sale. 17. 4641 Douglas. In June 2002 the EDA purchased this property and demolished the previous house and garage. In March 2003 the EDA sold the lot to Novak -Fleck for $60,000. They are building a new 2 -story house with 3,091 sq. ft. (1,929 finished), 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and an attached 3 -car garage. Construction is about 60% complete. The house is listed for sale at $298,900. 18. 3528 Brunswick. In July 2002 the EDA purchased this property and demolished the previous house and garage. In June 2003 the EDA sold the lot to MJA for $80,000. They are building a new rambler with 3,428 sq. ft. (all finished), 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and an attached 2 -car garage. Construction is just getting started. The house is pre - sold. 19. 5757 Quail. In July 2002 the EDA purchased this property and demolished the previous house and garage. In April 2003 the EDA sold the lot to Novak -Fleck for $61,610. They are building a new 2 -story house with 3,007 sq. ft. (1,955 finished), 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and an attached 3 -car garage. Construction is just getting started. The house is pre - sold. 20. 5740 Quail. On January 21, 2003 the EDA purchased this property and demolished the previous house and garage. The existing storage shed in the back yard will remain on the property. The EDA is in the process of selling the lot to Exceptional Homes for $58,000. They will be building a new 1Y2 -story house with 3,090 sq. ft. (1,576 finished), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an attached 2 -car garage. Closing on the lot sale is expected in July 2003 with construction to start shortly thereafter. 21. 3516 Kyle. On March 26, 2003 the EDA purchased 3516 & 3520 Kyle and demolished the previous house and garage which took up the two lots. (3516 Kyle is the southern lot of the two.) The EDA is in the process of selling the lot to Golden Homes for $55,000. They will be building a new 2 -story house with 2,764 sq. ft. (1,867 finished), 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a detached 2 -car garage. Closing on the lot sale is expected in July 2003 with construction to start shortly thereafter. 22. 3520 Kyle. On March 26, 2003 the EDA purchased 3516 & 3520 Kyle and demolished the previous house and garage which took up the two lots. (3520 Kyle is the northern lot of the two.) The EDA is in the process of selling the lot to Golden Homes for $55,000. They will be building a new 2 -story house with 2,732 sq. ft. (1,806 finished), 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a detached 2 -car garage. Closing on the lot sale is expected in July 2003 with construction to start shortly thereafter. 23. 5201 Maryland. On March 11, 2003 the EDA purchased this property as a possible rehab project. Due to additional, unanticipated corrections needed in the house it now appears that it is not feasible as a rehab project. Instead, the EDA will demolish the G:IPLANNINGIGeneraADevelopmentStatusReports12003-2ndquarter.doc Page 4 of 5 house and seek; new home proposals from builders in the second half of 2003. The target price and value have not been set. 24. 3824 Welcome, The EDA is in the process of purchasing this fire -damaged house and closing is expected in July 2003. Demolition is expected in mid August 2003 and the EDA will seek new home proposals from builders in the second half of 2003. The target price and value have not been set. 25. 3512 Brunswick. In January 2003 the City of Crystal gained title to this property after condemning it due to water damage and extreme mold contamination. Pending expiration of the former owner's appeal period, the city will likely transfer title to the EDA so the EDA can demolish the house and seek new home proposals from builders in the second half of 2003. The target price and value have not been set. 26. 3415 Zane. The EDA is in the process of purchasing this small, functionally obsolete house and closing is expected in July 2003. As part of the agreement the owner will continue to occupy the house into fall 2003. Demolition is expected in late 2003 and the EDA will seek new home proposals from builders in early 2004. The target price and value have not been set. 27. 4140 Brunswick. The EDA is in the process of considering the acquisition of this small, functionally obsolete house and, if the acquisition is approved, the closing would occur by early August 2003. Demolition would occur in late 2003 and the EDA would seek new home proposals from builders in early 2004. The target price and value have not been set. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: DEMOLITION AND LAND -BANKING FOR FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT 28. 3122 Douglas. The EDA purchased this small, functionally obsolete house in May 2003. It is part of an area guided for medium density redevelopment in the Comprehensive Plan. 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