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1999.11.08 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY November 8, 1999 7:00 PM 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 11, 1999 Meeting 2. Public Hearing: Application 99-14.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Mayer Electric (applicant) and F.M.J. Properties (owner), for construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. building enclosing an existing parking lot on property located at 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09-118-21-22-0040). (Item continued from October 11, 1999 meeting.) 3. Public Hearing: Application 99-16.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. (applicant) and Norwest Properties (owner), for construction of a new drive -up teller building and modifications to the parking lot including demolition of the existing drive -up teller building on property located at 700056 th Avenue North (P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0032). 4. Public Hearing: Application 99-17.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Belt Line Pet Hospital (applicant) and Zev Oman (owner), for construction of a 2,800 sq. ft. Veterinarian/Animal Clinic building on property located at 3200 Douglas Drive North (P.I.D. 21-118-21-23-0114). 5. Information Item: Finished Metal as an Exterior Building Material 6. Informal discussion and announcements. 7. Adjournment • For additional information, contact John Sutter at 531-1142 . GAPLANNINGTLANCOMM11999\1 1-Magendasummary.doc 0 October 11, 1999 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, K. Graham, T. Graham, Kamp, Krueger, Magnuson, Nystrom and VonRueden. The following was absent: Koss. Also present were the following: Community Development Director Norris, Planner Sutter and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the minutes of the September 13, 1999 meeting. Motion carried. 2. Chair Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 99-14.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Mayer Electric (applicant) and F.H.J. Properties (owner), for construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. building enclosing an existing parking lot on property located at 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09-118-21-22-0040). Staff presented the following: Applicant is proposing a parking lot enclosure, basically a carport. It would have painted metal panels and roofing and enclosed on three sides. Suggest making the building 3 -ft. shorter to comply with the 22 -ft. front yard setback. They need only 10 stalls. Commissioners Kamp and Magnuson expressed concern that the parking area would become storage and concerned with the metal building and roof. The applicant presented the following: Jerry Holm, owner of Mayer Electric, stated the building would be metal, while the existing building is 12 -in. block and spancrete. They would continue their current practice of hauling the snow off the property. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Chair Magnuson and seconded by K. Graham to continue until November 8, 1999, the discussion of Application 99-14.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Mayer Electric (applicant) and F.H.J. Properties (owner), for construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. building enclosing an existing parking lot on property located at 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09-118-21-22-0040) with the suggestions that it not be used for storage, it would not have metal siding, and the applicant would secure the necessary easement for nine parking stalls along the west side of the existing building Motion carried. F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\PLANCOMM\1999\10-11\MINUTES.doc October 11, 1999 3. Chair Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 99-15.9 for a Variance from Crystal City Code 515.15 Subd. 5(a), submitted by Avery Homes, Inc. (applicant) and Crystal Economic Development Authority (owner), to reduce the minimum main floor area from 750 sq. ft. to 676 sq. ft. for a new two-story house proposed for 3513 Kyle Avenue North (P.I.D. 07-029-24-12-0037). Staff presented the following: this is a buildable lot but is non -conforming. A two-story 1,350 -sq. ft. house is proposed. The lot presents an undue hardship as it is not the usual 60 -ft. wide lot No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Chair Magnuson to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 99-15.9 for a Variance from Crystal City Code 515.15 Subd. 5(a), submitted by Avery Homes, Inc. (applicant) and Crystal Economic Development Authority (owner), to reduce the minimum main floor area from 750 sq. ft. to 676 sq. ft. for a new two-story house proposed for 3513 Kyle Avenue North (P.I.D. 07-029-24-12-0037). The findings of fact are as follows: The property is subject to an undue hardship and should be granted a variance as requested. Specifically: ❑ the lot width and lot area significantly limit the main floor area of a potential house, even though the lot is classified as a buildable lot, due to its existence prior to adoption of the Zoning Ordinance; ❑ it would be counterproductive to require the building to have a bigger footprint which would increase the bulk of the structure relative to the amount of open space on the lot; and ❑ the total living space of 1,352 sq. ft. provided by a two-story house with a 676 sq. ft. footprint greatly exceeds the 900 sq. ft. that the City would require if the house were a rambler, thereby negating any argument that this requirement is necessary to ensure adequate living space within the dwelling. F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\PLANCOMM\1999\10-11\MINUTES.doc October 11, 1999 The plight of the landowner is unique to the property and not created by the landowner. Specifically: ❑ the hardship results from the narrow width and small size of the lot relative to other buildable lots throughout the City. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Specifically: ❑ the neighborhood is a mix of house styles, and a two-story house with a 26' x 26' footprint would be an enhancement rather than a detriment to the character of the neighborhood. The variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor unreasonably increase congestion of public streets, nor increase the danger of fire or otherwise endanger the public safety, nor unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, nor in any other way be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Specifically: ❑ by minimizing the building footprint while maximizing livable space, the proposed house would be consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Most homes in area are built on small lots. Motion carried. 4. Informal Discussion and Announcements: Commissioner Kamp wants to change the ordinance so no metal -clad buildings are permitted. Commissioner Krueger stated there is a need for a second member on the EDA Advisory Committee. Nystrom and T. Graham may be interested and Commission will vote at the November 8 meeting. 5. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Motion carried. F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\PLANCOMM\1999\10-11 \MINUTES.doc October 11, 1999 Chair Magnuson Secretary Nystrom F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\PLANCOMM\1999\10-11 \MINUTES.doc M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 3, 1999 TO: Planning Commission (November 8" meeting — Item #2) FROM: John Sutter, Planner J5� SUBJECT: ITEM CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 11T" MEETING Application 99-14.3 for Site Plan Review 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09-118-21-22-0040) Mayer Electric (applicant) and F.H.J. Properties (owner) Construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. building enclosing an existing parking lot in the 1-2 Heavy Industrial District. A. BACKGROUND The applicant wishes to enclose an existing parking lot at 5124 Hanson Court with a 42 ft. x 61 ft. pole building. The following informational items are attached: ❑ plat map showing the subject property and adjacent parcels; ❑ narrative provided by developer describing the project; ❑ memo from staff following the previous Planning Commission meeting; ❑ ingress/egress easement over Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning property; ❑ survey showing existing conditions; ❑ survey showing location of proposed building; ❑ survey showing parking plan; and ❑ floor plan and exterior elevations of proposed building. B. STAFF COMMENTS 1. Property. The subject property is located at 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09-118-21-22- 0040), legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Mars Second Addition. The proposed building would enclose an existing parking lot located east of the original building and north of a 1985 addition. 2. Zoning and Land Use. The subject property is zoned 1-2 Heavy Industrial. Warehouse, offices accessory to warehouse and off-street parking are all permitted uses in the 1-2 District. Abutting properties are also zoned 1-2 Heavy Industrial. The nearest major street, West Broadway, is home to a variety of commercial and light industrial uses in this area. The subject property is guided for Employment Oriented Mixed Use in the Comprehensive Plan. _ 3. Proposed Building. The building would be 42 ft. x 61 ft., with a gross floor area of 2,562 sq. ft. The building would have metal panels and roofing, but with a stucco exterior on the north (Hanson Court) and west (West Broadway) sides. It would be enclosed on three sides: Two of these would abut the existing buildings, and the third would include a sliding gate facing Hanson Court. One side (facing east) would remain open and could not be enclosed in the future. The building would be 16' high from the floor to the bottom of the roof trusses, with an additional 10' to the highest point of the shed roof which will slope down to the east. A false front will obscure the slant of the shed roof when viewed from Hanson Court. Because the purpose of the building would be to cover a parking lot, it is important that it be able to provide the minimum 42' width that we require for a parking lot (24' aisle + 18' stall). However, the space between the rows of support posts on the east and west sides of the building is only 39 ft. At the last Planning Commission meeting, we suggested that the way to resolve this problem was to make the building 3 ft. wider, thus providing 42 ft. between the two rows of posts. However, this would put the edge of the roof closer to the east property line, and the Planning Commission expressed concerns about snow and rain failing off the roof and onto the abutting property. We have discussed with the applicant an alternate approach: Increase the spacing between the posts from 7 ft. to at least 9 ft., which is our minimum width for a parking stall. This would allow the end of a vehicle to extend beyond the edge of the building to the existing parking lot curb. This would also keep the roof a distance of between 4.7 ft. and 5.0 ft. from the east property line. The applicant has assured staff that all material storage in the parking lot will be eliminated, and that it will be used exclusively for the parking of motor vehicles or trailer -based construction equipment. The existing 6 ft. wide roof -covered storage area will be eliminated as part of this project. 4. Parking Issues. Based on an estimated 1,900 sq. ft. of office and 3,850 sq. ft. of warehouse (estimate based on City staff visit to the property), current City Code requires 10 off-street parking stalls, as follows: Office Warehouse 1,900 sq. ft. @250 sq. ft. / stall 3,850 sq. ft. @1,500 sq. ft. / stall = 7.6 stalls required = 2.6 stalls required - SITE PLAN REVIEW - MAYER ELECTRIC (5124 HANSON CT) 2 - In 1985, a variance from the parking requirements was granted reducing the required number of stalls from 19 to 2 (based on the ordinances in effect at that time). This variance enabled Mayer Electric to construct the 1985 addition on the south side of the existing parking lot. The City Council granted this variance based on a letter from the owner of the parking lot to the east, which stated that Mayer Electric could use that parking lot. However, that parking lot now has a new owner who has leased it to Automotive Concepts for an auxiliary off-street parking area, and in doing so has filled the lot with other vehicles thereby making it essentially unusable for Mayer Electric. The 1985 variance is therefore no longer applicable, and under City Code elimination of required parking is not permissible. The applicant has secured an easement with Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning for ingress / egress over the easterly 22 ft. of their property. This will provide needed access to the 20 ft. wide hard surfaced area on the west side of the Mayer Electric property. If properly striped as shown in the parking plan, there would be 9 stalls on the west side of the Mayer Electric building. In addition, there would be 2 stalls on the north side of the proposed new building. This would result in 11 stalls, which is one more than our requirement based on the current uses on the site. Because the space within the new building would be used exclusively for the parking of motor vehicles, construction trailers and similar wheeled equipment, the floor area of the proposed building should not be counted as generating additional parking demand. Note, however, that this assumes that no storage of materials or non -wheeled equipment is taking place within the new building. C. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Application 99-14.3, submitted by Mayer Electric (applicant) and F.H.J. Properties (owner), for construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. building enclosing an existing parking lot on property located at 5124 Hanson Court (P.I.D. 09- 118-21-22-0040), subject to the following conditions: ❑ The north and west building exterior shall be of a stucco material to match the existing Mayer Electric building. ❑ The space between the support posts along the east and west sides of the building shall be increased from 7 ft. to no less than 9 ft. ❑ Mayer Electric and any subsequent occupant shall keep the area within the new building clear of materials and equipment storage so that it may be used as an enclosed parking lot for motor vehicles of employees, customers and the company. Construction trailers and similar wheeled equipment may also be parked in the new building provided they are in good working order. SITE PLAN REVIEW - MAYER ELECTRIC (5124 HANSON CT) 3 ❑ The parking stalls shown on the parking plan shall be striped and maintained in accordance with said plan. ❑ No building permit shall be issued until a recorded copy of the ingress/egress easement (dated Oct. 29, 1999) is provided to the City of Crystal. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City Council consideration. The City Council will consider the request at the November 16th meeting. SITE PLAN REVIEW - MAYER ELECTRIC (5124 HANSON CT) 4 SG 2.72 iR.39 423 C ---j Pi2oP-E3P-7[7'-r N c: l`�/ TIMESAVERS IN a east �1 JOUTM LING O/- GOT !1 �— — /14.9 N Z �w.i Joe Zo ;p 7- a 2 v43\ t, IV ���+ ?4W. 5 Res. — ---- -- - --- — S74823a.1 r 4TH��.�—�. — , ,.4� A- 5 9-y "r.. Y3` T� 0* /� 3 S \ ADD. y �- � .�� � 4 �y 7 � �s � f i t5 a •mss �} ti` 3 � \ bti 'Lti M1 °''o o 17Ayk ti54 C,9� " :.b • A nha r. 1000, 16 A H A ON' �,'y AD i �. 40 G'9 /yti 9Lfi I yo O� 1013 s. 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We have seven full time employees in the office, and our hours are from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation! S' cerely, elwA Jerald C. Holm Owner JCH/mh FMJ parking lot cover proposal.doc October 14, 1999 To: Jerry Halm Mayer Electric 5128 Hanson Ct Crystal MN 55429 CC: F.M.J. Properties 5128 Hanson Ct Crystal MN 55429 CC: Engineering Division Northland Buildings, Inc. 5006 Old Mill Plaza Eau Claire WI 54703 Community Development Department City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422 (612) 531-1000 fax 531-1188 (APPLICANT) via fax: 537-2309 (PROPERTY OWNER) via U.S. Mail (BUILDER) via fax: 715-876-6326 From:John Sutter, Planner tel: 531-1142 fax: 531-1188 Subject: Application for Site Plan Review to enclose a parking lot with a 42'x 62' metal building At its October 11th meeting, the Planning Commission voted 8-0 to continue the public hearing on your application for Site Plan Review until its next regularly scheduled meeting on November 8, 1999. The Planning Commission suggested that you work with City staff to address the following concerns prior to the November 8th meeting: Because the submitted site plan was not accurate, a boundary survey should be completed showing the location of any existing buildings, the east side of the adjacent Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning building, and the proposed parking lot cover. Staff notes. You should contact a surveyor to get the existing conditions survey done as soon as possible, because we will need it by November 1St to bring it to the Planning Commission on November 8t". Once you have the survey completed, we can draw the proposed parking lot cover on it to show its location, distance to proposed property lines, etc. • You will need to secure an easement from Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning for ingress and egress purposes over the easterly 22' of Lot 1, Block 1, Mars Second Addition. Staff notes: This easement must (1) be a permanent ingress/egress easement to run with the land; (2) be structured so that it may only be terminated by mutual agreement of both the grantor (or its successors or assignees) and the grantee (or its successors or assignees); and (3) we expect the Planning Commission to require that a recorded copy of the easement be provided to the City before the building permit is issued. Mayer Electric October 14, 1999 - page 2 - The nine parking stalls along the west side of the existing building will need to be striped in accordance with City Code. Staff notes: We expect the Planning Commission to require that this be completed before the building permit is issued. Snow sliding / falling off the east end of the sloped roof is a concern with regard to the close proximity of the adjacent property line. Staff notes: This has been discussed with Building Official Bill Barber and Street Superintendent Dave Ricker, and we do not believe that this a significant enough concern to warrant modifications to the proposed building's design or location. This is because snow coming off the roof will likely only occur during the spring thaw, the roof will have to meet the regular building code requirements for snow loading, we have no side yard setback requirement in the 1-2 District, and we allow accessory structures like residential garages within 3 feet of side lot lines. The Planning Commission will resume the public hearing on your application and make a recommendation to the City Council on Monday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. The City Council will consider your application and the Planning Commission's recommendation on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive North. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 612-531-1142. Thank you. EASEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, dated this day of October, 1999, by and between Richmond & Sons Electric Co., Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, a Minnesota corporation ("Grantor") and F.M.J. Properties, L.L.P., a Minnesota limited liability partnership ("Grantee") RECITALS: 1. Grantor is the owner of Lot 1, Block 1, Mars Second Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota ("Grantor's Property"). 2. Grantee is the owner of Lot 2, Block 1, Mars Second Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota ("Grantee's Property"). 3. Grantee has requested, and Grantor is willing to grant an easement over that portion of Grantor's property legally described as: The Easterly twenty-two (22) feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Mars Second Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder for Hennepin County, Minnesota ("Easement Property") for ingress and egress upon the terms and conditions as set forth herein. 290536/1 NOW, THEREFORE, for One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuation consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Grant of Easement. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across and upon the Easement Property. 2. Use. Grantee shall be entitled to the non-exclusive use of the Easement Property for ingress and egress to Grantee's Property. Neither Grantor or Grantee shall park on or otherwise obstruct or block the Easement Property. 3. Duration and Appurtenance. The easement granted herein is perpetual and appurtenant to the Grantee's Property. 4. Maintenance and Upkeep. Grantor shall pay for the maintenance and upkeep of the Easement Property. 5. Indemnification. Grantor and Grantee hereby agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from and against any claims, causes of action, or damages resulting from or relating to their use of the Easement Property. 6. Remedies. (a) In the event of a breach of this Easement Agreement by either party, the aggrieved party shall have all rights and remedies available at law or in equity. (b) If either party to this Agreement seeks to enforce any term or provision of this Agreement against the other, the non -prevailing party, in addition to any judgment or award against them, shall also pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorneys' fees, legal assistant fees, costs and disbursements. (c) No delay or omission by the parties to exercise any right or power existing upon any non-compliance or failure to perform by the other party under the provisions of 2 290536/1 this Agreement shall impair any such right or power, or be constructed to be a waiver of such right or power. (d) If any provision of this Agreement or the application of its provisions to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of its provisions to any other person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. Each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 7. Successors and Assigns. The terms, conditions, covenants and easements contained herein shall run with the Grantor's Property and Grantee's Property and shall be binding upon all parties hereto, and their successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing Agreement has been executed as of the date first above written. GRANTOR: Richmond & Sons Electric Co., Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, a Minnesota corporation 3 290536/1 GRANTEE: F.M.J. Properties, L.L.P., a Minnesota limited liability partnership By: l on W. Nash AP r By: fd C. Holm artner STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) I" The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before in e this c l� day of ?'� ( 1999, by`1'; ?' ,the of Richmond & Sons Electric Co., Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesot, on behalf of sa' coijiFation. CHERT R:F,'-' ESF '� �" r �' 11i0TARY PURL?�_NENNEPIW (Notary Public JMy Commission E. 31, 2000 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OFA,) ) G foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this71 day of f_ 1999, by Myron W. Nash and Jc_ald C. Holm, the partners of F.M.J. Properties, a Minnesota limited liability partnership under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of said limited liability partnership. u KAREEN P. YOKI NOTARY PUBLIC • MINNESOTA My Commission Expires Jan..f t. Xco THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Moss & Barnett (RJL) 4800 Norwest Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-4129 Telephone: (612) 347-0300 Facsimile (612) 339-6686 4 290536/1 Notary Public t MAYER ELECTRIC LOT SURVEYS .F"OMPANYy INC. LAND SURVEYORS REGISTERED UNDER LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA 7601 - 73rd Avenue North 560-3093 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 Ountgara (Ur#ifiraft Nate: Property zoned B-4 (no minirnum sideline or rear building setback requirements) C ova, AN�on1 0 1P t �J� to i 3 Y � N N � 1 D O 3 ' O- -CUP 0 o S n J 0 m N 1 d 0 a II 1 to ovev 6.j 1 i reS -•. P, sld9. dear INVOICE N0. 54 F. B. NO. 297-55 SCALE 1" 20' 0 — DENOTES IRON 0.7j6wn Spou+', Soo L iN F- R AILROAO Lot 2, Block 1, MARS 2ND ADDITION The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client. We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the above described land and the location of all buildings and vis- able encroachments, if any, from or on said land. Surveyed by us this �� day of-jL&VDY. k 19 a� 0\d9 c e 0•C)\ �.�g�a�J• c1ea�r P t31d9 C,ear 0.2 Signed-,.—__ _ Charles F. Anderson .., Minn. Reg. No. 21753 N LOT SURVIEY%.. ZOMPANY, INC. LAND SURVEYORS REGISTEItED UNDER LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA 7601 - 73rd Avenue North 560-3093 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 MAYER ELECTRIC Ouruurgara (Urtifiratt Note: Property zoned B-4 (no minimum sideline or rear building setback requirements) 13189. c,Iea, 0.7-) Soo 60! 1 -S -Block. 1.0t 2, Block 1, MARS 2ND AI'MITION The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client. , We hereby certify that this is a true and correct rupresontation of a survey of the boundaries of the above described land and the location of all buildings and vis- ible encroachments, if any, from or on said land. Surveyed by us this _7:�A1 day of -_C_&LOt' 19 N iN INVOICE NO. 5 7 F. B. NO. 297 -SS SCALE I" 20' 0 — DENOTES IRON I-S-Qtoc%., New CAJd ;+ioyn 51.E P P 47.5 f X0.05 Ra;r de,�n Spou�" L.N �AIL P-0 AD 8\a9 L1eQr 0.C)\ t131d9 6ea,- 0.2 : I Signed_- CharJes R Anderson .., Minn. Reg. No. 21753 (�pJOr to r p U, w,� s o °s o � — N � 0 N NJ U � O � a- to Ovev1 eo'j 1 �..� ire5 -•, 13189. c,Iea, 0.7-) Soo 60! 1 -S -Block. 1.0t 2, Block 1, MARS 2ND AI'MITION The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client. , We hereby certify that this is a true and correct rupresontation of a survey of the boundaries of the above described land and the location of all buildings and vis- ible encroachments, if any, from or on said land. Surveyed by us this _7:�A1 day of -_C_&LOt' 19 N iN INVOICE NO. 5 7 F. B. NO. 297 -SS SCALE I" 20' 0 — DENOTES IRON I-S-Qtoc%., New CAJd ;+ioyn 51.E P P 47.5 f X0.05 Ra;r de,�n Spou�" L.N �AIL P-0 AD 8\a9 L1eQr 0.C)\ t131d9 6ea,- 0.2 : I Signed_- CharJes R Anderson .., Minn. Reg. No. 21753 PMAXw LJW LOT SURVEYS %POMPANY, INC. MMOMENWO MAYER ELECTRIC LAND SURVEYORS REGISTERED UNDER LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESO'T'A 7601 - 73rd Avenue North 560-3093 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 Ourutgara Ol ertifiratt Note: Property zoned B-4 (no minimum sideline or rear building setback requirements) (of �,%AAL- \-A Pk 0 t4 , -%A-r ) INVOICE NO. 54t,., F. B. N0. 297--55 SCALE 1" 20' 0 — DENOTES IRON �k Pnax►NG- .s 1b W- silel PM As sHowti (I ( slwus) 009-1 TI) r14, P 3 6 P � ry ro, PRoAoSED (+2' x bI&* 8uwpf 0& lot - I - S -Block, C,4,a.,d �g�d9 L1eA� 0. r) -1 00 O r 4i.b RC. a NewOd11 11r+io�n � G �ealr — E' - -51.to P -- P . - - d7.5 P A OP 13189. clear 120.108 - - vo.os O.7 J. Ra;r do Nn i 13 �d9 C,ear Spou�' 0.2 S00 L►Nc AILROAD Lot Z, block 1, MARS 2ND ADDITION The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client. We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the above described land and the location of all buildings and vis- ible encroachments, if any, frorn or on said land. Surveyed by us this ���� day of 19 Signed Charles F Anderson .., Minn, Reg. No. 21753 OP TION ,/I - STUCCO f STcd G co D. NORTHLAND BUILDINGS, INC. ENGINEERING DIVISION 5006 Old Mill Plaza Eau Claire, Wi. 54703 OFFICE (715) 876-6303 — FAX (715) 876-6326 EL E VA T1 ONS SCALE: 1/16 "--1 '- 0" PROJECT TITLE MAYFP,, �L�CTI„IC MINNEAPOLIS, MN, SHEET TITLE 1.\ACAAP\MR55G\M*t1Ut7W5i OPTION #2 -BLOCK REVISIONS SCALE JOB NO. NO. DATE DESCRIPTION BY A5 NOT P 99-p154-44 1 10-20-W M/1510N M5 DRAWN BY SHEET NO. 2 12,5 3 DATE 2 of, 2 4 9-2-99 t N -la o flcLj rc�k-41,c_ -Ole- s:4 p"cr p0,03 GilO+ltj ►� QQS ao& (ntRS% siAf5 r,1,51' )e cot FL OOR PL A N SCALE 3/32'=1'—O"' NORTHLAND BUILDINGS, INC. 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DATE REVISIONS S SCALE DESCRIPTION BY A5 NOMP 99-I'15�F-44 1 10-20-99 WV1510N M5 DRAWN BY SHEET NO. 2 i2�5 3 DATE I Of 2 4 9-2-99 A M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 2, 1999 TO: Planning Commission (November 8th meeting – Item #3) FROM: I Tom Daniel, Intern; John Sutter, Planner SUBJECT: Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. — 7000 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road) (P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0032 and 05-118-21-42-0067) Application 99-16.3: Site Plan Review Construction of a new drive -up teller canopy and modifications to the parking lot including demolition of the existing drive -up teller building. A. BACKGROUND This application has been submitted by Jeff Pflipsen, HTG Architects (applicant) and Harold Richey, Norwest Bank MN, N.A. (owner). In order to create a more efficient operation for its customers and employees, Norwest proposes to replace its existing drive -up teller building with a seven bay drive -up teller canopy attached to the north side of the main bank building. The existing drive -up teller would be demolished, the parking lot reconfigured, access on the north and west sides changed, and green space added. The following informational items are attached: ❑ plat map showing the subject property and adjacent parcels; ❑ narrative provided by developer describing the project; ❑ site plan showing location of proposed drive -up teller canopy, parking lot modifications, and access changes; and ❑ comments from the City of New Hope. B. STAFF COMMENTS 1. Property. The subject property is at 7000 56th Avenue N (P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0032; Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition and P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0067; Outlot A, Palmer Addition). The drive -up teller canopy would be attached to the north side of the main bank building. 2. Proposed Canopy. The canopy would be seven lanes wide—six kiosk lanes and one ATM lane. This is an increase of one lane over the existing detached drive -up building. The canopy material would be a stucco product and would match the existing building in color and texture. It would be 70'-0" long, 19'-0" deep, and have a clearance of 12'-0" feet. The canopy structure is 4'-4" tall, yielding a total height of 16'-4". 3. Zoning and Land Use. The majority of the subject property (P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0032; Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition) is zoned B-4 Community Commercial. The northwest corner of the property (P.I.D. 05-118-21-42-0067; Outlot A, Palmer Addition) is zoned R-4 High Density Residential. It is bordered by B-2 Limited Commercial to the north and west. The R-4 and B-2 parcels are guided for Community Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan. To make the zoning of Outlot A, Palmer Addition consistent with the rest of the site, staff suggests that the Planning Commission initiate rezoning to B-4. Banks are a permitted use in the B-4 Community Commercial district. 4. Access, Parking, Landscaping and Screening. Access There are three changes in access to the site. First, the existing northwest curb cut/access at 57th Avenue North would remain in the same place but would become an exit only for drive -up traffic. Signage should be added on 57th Avenue North indicating that the access is for exiting traffic only. In addition, signage should be added in the parking lot to inform exiting drive -up customers that there is no right -turn into the drive for southerly travel. The sign should inform customers that they should exit onto 57th Avenue North and turn south on Jersey Avenue North to access 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road). The second proposed access change is that the existing northeast curb cut/access at 57th Avenue North would be removed, and a new curb cut/access at 57th Avenue North would be built approximately 60'-0" west of the current one. This new curb cut/access would be for two-way traffic. Third, the access on the west side of the parking lot (between Taco Bell and the bank) would be eliminated, and a 4'-0" high stained wood fence would be constructed along the property line. Taco Bell and the adjoining Hunan Buffet, both located in New Hope, have used the Norwest access for many years. Staff contacted the City of New Hope which in turn notified the two business of the project. A public easement for Taco Bell exists on the Hunan Buffet property. However, neither the City of Crystal nor the City of New Hope has any record of a public or private easement to the Norwest property. There is no platted easement for access, drainage, or utilities. Due to the lack of such easements, staff does not believe the Norwest request should be denied based on access concerns. Comments on Concerns Raised by New Hope The City of New Hope has expressed concerns regarding the closing of the _ access from Taco Bell and Hunan Buffet through the Norwest property. While SITE PLAN REVIEW - NORWEST BANK MN, N.A. (7000 56TH AVENUE NORTH) 2 we sympathize with the desires of Taco Bell and Hunan Buffet for as many access points as possible, each business would still have its own access to 56tH Avenue North (Bass Lake Road). This is not uncommon; in fact, Hennepin County staff has told us that they typically allow only one curb cut per frontage. Staff opinion is that the accessibility problems at Taco Bell and Hunan Buffet are largely due to the arrangement of the buildings and parking lots on private property and are not due to the fact that each property only has a single curb cut. In other words, they are private matters that the businesses need to resolve by reconfiguring their own sites. Furthermore, unless there is evidence of an easement over the Norwest property, these concerns should not be used by the City of Crystal as grounds to deny Norwest's right to use their property as they see fit. In addition to the parking concerns, New Hope's City Engineer has pointed out that the northeastern edge of the Taco Bell/Hunan Buffet property drains onto Norwest Bank's property. Again, without an easement over the Norwest property, these concerns should not be used to justify denial of Norwest's request to close the access. New Hope staff have expressed a desire for a curb cut and access for Hunan Buffet onto Maryland Avenue. (The Maryland Avenue right-of-way is wholly in the City of Crystal, and the Hunan Buffet and Taco Bell properties are wholly within the City of New Hope.) We have concerns about the requested access onto Maryland Avenue especially if it encourages customers of Taco Bell and Hunan Buffet to use Maryland Avenue and the residential neighborhood to the north as a "back way" into and out of those businesses. It may be necessary for those businesses to pay for a traffic study to determine exactly what the problem is that would be solved with an access onto Maryland Avenue. The study would also need to examine whether access onto Maryland Avenue would create new problems for the people living in the neighborhood to the north. Another concern is that there are two Crystal single family homes directly across Maryland Avenue from the northern half of the Hunan Buffet property. If and when Hunan Buffet and/or Taco Bell were to significantly expand or reconfigure their facilities, the City of Crystal would have no direct control over the layout of the site. In any event, this is a separate issue that cannot be resolved without further study. Parking The minimum number of stalls required by Crystal City Code is 102 (based on 25,475 square feet of floor space). The redesigned parking lot would have a total of 103 stalls -96 striped ones plus the seven drive -up service lanes. It is not uncommon to count drive -up service lanes toward parking requirements. Staff is comfortable doing so especially in light of the fact that the addition of ATM drive -up service will reduce demand for parking. Speed bumps would be added to slow the traffic movement through the parking lot and to discourage cut -through traffic between 56th Avenue North and 57th Avenue North. SITE PLAN REVIEW - NORWEST BANK MN, N.A. (7000 56" AVENUE NORTH) 3 Landscaping and Screening The new parking lot design would add considerable green space to the site. The green space would enhance the site's appearance and reduce surface water runoff. A 4'-0" high fence would be added along the western property line and around all sides of the trash storage area. A Site Improvement Agreement will be required for this project. C. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Application 99-16.3, submitted by submitted by Jeff Pflipsen, HTG Architects (applicant) and Harold Richey, Norwest Bank MN, N.A. (owner), for Site Plan Review to construct a new drive -up teller canopy and modify the parking lot in the R-4 Community Commercial District, subject to the following conditions: ❑ Signs shall be installed in the parking lot and at the northwestern curb cut/access indicating correct traffic flow. ❑ No building permit shall be issued until the site improvement agreement is executed and required financial surety is provided. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for Cit Council consideration. The City Council will consider the request at the November 16 h meeting. SITE PLAN REVIEW - NORWEST BANK MN, N.A. (7000 56T" AVENUE NORTH) 4 ti PART 0 ; LOT 42 sro �. . — ' N Zf+ Z4 245.5 B A CLOVERDALE , a SALSBERGf27.07 P14 L lr Y �� t�tot 15 13 3RD W, Y 12 Z QJr �� IT 4 Li ADD. �, AUD. 422 32 Y 478 L ,7 z KUB1NSi�( � SP(�ANE ADD. co r 1 28 r % PAR? OF AND 1 , 77 204 GARLOUGH N 0. 3313 PALMER ADD. IST ► ADD. tv 3 T M S� 219.7 490 ; 155.21 17 4. r fV 1ri LLJ CRYSTAL � Q.S � � 31.43 .L t_` lad.°5 STATE � � fl r= r4z4z • Z- 0a >' r J�OGENERAL p, BANS{ o 1,3 '15 Qm LJ Q,p MILLS V� q•`< 4 a N ti O P ADD. U„1 4CRYSTAL QQ� 1 i n ti P ADD. s 60 �� 4 r 213.L6 W+ � �z v U. U. 01%0 0 18 October 1999 ARCHITECTS Mr. John Sutter City Planner Crystal City Hall 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422 RE: Norwest Bank - Attached Drive -Up Canopy Crystal Minnesota Mr. Sutter: As requested, below is a brief summary of the proposed Drive -up Canopy design and site revisions for your information. The requested application type is for a Site Plan Review. The information is based on the enclosed site plan and canopy drawings. We are submitting this information so the project can be put on the November 16, 1999 Planning Commission Hearing and November 24, 1999 City Council Meeting agendas. GENERAL: To create a more efficient operation for Norwest's customers and employees, the Bank has decided to remove the existing detached drive -up building and build a new attached drive -up canopy on the north side of the existing main Bank building. In making these changes, the site would have reduced pavement and additional green space. The existing two-story, 25,475 square foot Bank, with basement, is located on the north side of Bass Lake Road, one block west of Jersey Avenue North. More specifically, the legal description of the site is Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition and Outlot A, Palmer Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The only work scheduled to occur to the building itself is the addition of the seven lane drive -up canopy. There will be six kiosk lanes and one ATM lane. The new canopy material will be a stucco product that will match the existing build material in color and texture. At this stage, the only interior work will be at the existing teller line to accommodate the new drive -up bank equipment. Site access will remain virtually the same. The existing curb cuts/access at Bass Lake Road will remain. The existing northwest curb cut/access at 57`h Avenue North will become an exit only for the new drive -up traffic. The existing northeast curb cut/access at 57`h Avenue North will be removed and a new curb cut/access is planned to be located approximately 60'-0" farther to the west of the current location, or 60'-0" farther from the intersection of 57`h Avenue North and Jersey Avenue North. The northeast access will be for two-way traffic, for both customer access to the drive -up and the main Bank parking lot. At the request of the City Staff, the access between the Bank and Taco Bell will be closed off and a new low fence will be installed to reduce some of the on-site traffic congestion between the two sites. A large green space has been designed/developed in the center of the northern half of the site to soften and enhance the character of the site. Stacking space for the new drive -up will allow for approximately seven vehicles per lane at the first five lanes and four vehicles at the last two lanes. All vehicles will exit onto 57`h Avenue North through the existing northwest curb cut. The drive -up hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to Noon on Saturdays. The Bank's lobby hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to Noon on Saturdays. The Bank currently has approximately 18 full time employees and 6 part time employees. From a tenant standpoint, there are only two tenants in the building. Both are located on the second floor. The first has only one employee and the second has approximately 8 to 10 employees. The basement is currently unoccupied and does have a fire sprinkler system. HICKEY. THORSTENSON. GROVER. LTD 9300 Hennepin Town, Road Mpis MN 55347 (612) 278-8880 2page 18 October 1999 City of Crystal — Site Plan Application The project is scheduled for Spring 2000 construction, with completion in the Summer of 2000. The Table of Project Cost Estimate was not completed at this time because a General Contractor has not be selected. After the project has been bid out and a contractor has been awarded the contract, we will submit the construction costs for your use. The proposed modification to the site will not effect the health, safety and general welfare of the occupants of the surrounding property. The proposed site work will enhance the existing site circulation patterns. It should also increase the efficiency of the on-site traffic. The requested design will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other properties nor will it impede the normal and orderly development of the surrounding property. Existing utilities, walks, roads, easement, drainage, etc. will not be affected by the changes. GENERAL INFORMATION: Existing Building - 8,492 sf, lower level - 8,492 sf, main level - 8,491 sf, upper level Existing Total - 25,475 sf New Drive -up Canopy - 1,600 sf New Drive -up Canopy - 7 drive -up lanes Drive -up Stacking Space - 7 vehicles at first five lanes and 4 vehicles at last two lanes Parking Stalls - 102 shown 'r - 102 required (25,475 / 250 = 102) Lot Area - 2.19 acres Landscaped Area (existing)- 0.31 (13%) Landscaped Area (proposed)- 0.49(22%) Legal description - Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition and Outlot A, Palmer Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Please contact me if you have any questions or need any clarifications or additional information. Sincerely, e� 4 Jeffrey J. Pflipsen Vice President, Architect cc. Mr. Walfrid Ashlie Johnson, Norwest Properties Inc. 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NORTH ELEVATION 18=1-0 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 www.ci.new-hope.mn.us w Ho November 2, 1999 Anne Norris City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive N. r -r, V.ysta!, Iv l n I��5-f 5�2' City Hall: 612-531-5100 Police: 612-531-5170 Public Works: 612-533-4823 TDD: 612-531-5109 RE: Public Hearing for Norwest Bank Site Plan Review Dear Anne: City Hall Fax: 612-531-5136 Police Fax: 612-531-5174 Public Works Fax: 612-533-7650 The City of New Hope has received the notice of public hearing on the request for site plan review for Norwest Bank, 7500 56th Avenue North. The City has notified the two adjacent New Hope businesses, Taco Bell and the Hunan Buffet, of the request. In general, the City is supportive of the site revisions, but the subsequent effect on the adjacent New Hope businesses is a concern. Two New Hope businesses, Taco Bell and Hunan Buffet (formerly the Ponderosa), have a long history of shared parking and access with Norwest Bank. The shared driveway along the west side of the Norwest lot and the east property line of the Hunan Buffet and Taco Bell has benefited all three businesses in the past. The City is concerned that the elimination of this drive will have a negative impact on accessibility to both Taco Bell and the Hunan Buffet. The New Hope businesses will each be limited to one access point along Bass Lake Road. In 1972, the City of New Hope approved the construction of the Ponderosa Restaurant on the west lot, including a driveway onto Maryland Avenue. At that time, the City of Crystal denied New Hope's request for the Maryland Avenue driveway. The shared access with Norwest Bank was identified as a second entry point to Doth the Taco Beii and Hunan Buffet properlues for customers and emergency vehicles. Considering that Norwest Bank is proposing to close this access point, the City of New Hope views a curb cut along Maryland Avenue as necessary. New Hope is proposing to align the new access to the Hunan Buffet site with the driveway to the Crystal convenience store across Maryland Avenue to the west. The City has drafted the enclosed conceptual sketch of the proposed driveway. The closing of the shared driveway between the properties also raises drainage concerns. The City Engineer has prepared a memo, which is enclosed, outlining the City's concerns about the effect that the closed access will have on site drainage. Family Styled City For Family Living Ms. Anne Norris Page 2 November 3, 1999 Overall, the City is supportive of the construction at the Norwest Bank property, as redevelopment along Bass Lake Road will benefit both Crystal and New Hope. The two cities have worked together to redevelop this area, as evident with the recent housing redevelopment at the Bass Lake Court Townhomes. While that project was in New Hope, the City of Crystal was included in the planning and development of this project to ensure that both cities were in support of the redevelopment and the concerns of properties owners in the City of Crystal were addressed. In continuation with the spirit of cooperation between the cities, New Hope is requesting that the City of Crystal give favorable consideration to its request for a curb cut along Maryland Avenue and also address the drainage concerns outlined in the City Engineer's memo. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact me at 612- 531-5119. incerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enc: Concept sketch of curb cut along Maryland Avenue 11/2/99 City Engineer's Memo cc: Dan Donahue, City Manager Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works Gary Link, Director of Police Doug Sandstad, Building Official Mark Hanson, City Engineer oJeA 11/02/99 10:08 []j :02/02 NO:'N Oonestroo, Rosene. Anrlerhk Arid AStOCIAteS, lnc. is as Affirmative ArrIatIlEqual Gpportunfry rmrdoyer Bon estr©o princlpall: Osto G. BonCstron. P.E. • Joseph C. Andenik. PE • Marvin L. Soevila, FE. Glenn R. Cook, P.E. - kobort G. Scftnleht, P.E. r Jerry A, Aoufdgn, PE.JU • fI Rof1 Lane Robert W. Rosene. FF. kicriard E. Turner, P.E. and Susan M, w;crtin, C.P.A., Senior Consultants L4.+.>f Assoclare Prrncrpals: Hnw,ird A. Sanford. P.E.. Keith A. Gordon, P.E. • Robert R. Pretterlo. F.E. Andertik & Richard W Foster. PE, - David O. LOSkbra, P.E. - Robert i. RucSek, A.I.A. • Maik A. Hanson, PE - Michaei T. Rl"tmann, P.E. - Ted K.Fleld. P.E. - Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. • Mark R. Rolts. PF.. Associates 5ldney P Wllllemsnn, PF.., L.S. • Robert F kotsmlth • Agnes M. Ring - Altar Rick Schmidt. PE. oCtCiFes V l. Cifllces.• Sr. Paul. Rochester. Willmar and 5t. Cloud, MN * Milwaukrr„ WI Engineers & Architects web:irr: www.t)onesrroo.com MEMO TO: Kirk McDonald, Doug Sandstad FROM: Vince Vander Top DATE: November 2, 1999 SUBJECT: Norwest Bank, Crystal Our File No. 34 -Gen E99-19 The proposed improvements include reconstructing the bank parking lot and drive-thru service lanes. Constructing the improvements will affect driving/access patterns as well as drainage. ` The Taco Bell property in New Hope abuts Norwest to the west. The majority of the Taco Bell parking lot drains to catch basins and storm sewer within the Taco Bell property. The northeast portion of the lot drains east to the Norwest lot. The improvements on the Norwest property must be coordinated with existing conditions on the Taco Bell Property. • Grading and Drainage improvements must account for the existing topography and drainage patterns in the NE corner of the Taco Bell lot. Simply blocking the existing access will also block drainage. The Taco Bell lot must be regraded and/or maintained such that drainage is accomplished either through the existing storm system in the Taco Bell lot or via drainage across the property line to the Norwest let. , • The proposed curb and ,gutter and 4' high wood fence along the property line must take into account the existing grade difference between the properties, There is a significant slope between the lots, particularly immediately north of the bank building. The final location and elevation of the fence should be clarified. It is recommended that curbing be installed on the Taco Bell side of the fence to delineate the lot and protect the wood' fence during snow removal. • Removal of the current Taco BeII access to 57h and Kentucky Avenues is to be coordinated between the properties. • It is recommended that the turning radius out of the drive'thru lanes be reviewed further. An adequate turning radius must be provided such that vehicles in the drive-thru or the garbage vehicles moving to the trash enclosure do not damage the property fence. End of comments M. Mark Hanson 2335 West Highway 36 ■ St, Paul, MN 55113 ■ 651-636-4600 ■ Fax: 651-636-1311 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 3, 1999 TO: Planning Commission (November 8" meeting — Item #4) FROM: John Sutter, Planner SUBJECT: Application 99-17.3 for Site Plan Review 3200 Douglas Drive (P.I.D. 21-118-21-23-0114) Belt Line Pet Hospital (applicant) and Zev Oman (owner) Construction of a 3,168 sq. ft. veterinary pet hospital on property zoned B-4 Community Commercial. A. BACKGROUND The applicant, Belt Line Pet Hospital (presently located at 3443 Vera Cruz), is being required to move by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as part of the Highway 100 reconstruction project. Their application for Site Plan Review is for construction of a 44'x 72' (3,168 sq. ft.) veterinary pet hospital. The property owner, Zev Oman, has also signed the application. Notice of the public hearing was published and mailed as required 10 days before the November 8th public hearing. The following informational items are attached: ❑ plat map showing the location of the subject property ❑ site plan, landscaping plan and drainage plan ❑ building elevations ❑ narrative submitted by Belt Line Pet Hospital B. STAFF COMMENTS 1. Proposed Building. The building would be 44'x 72' and have a gross floor area of 3,168 sq. ft. It would have exterior walls of vinyl siding and a shingled hip roof. The front of the building would face south (towards the proposed parking lot along 32"d Avenue). The building setbacks would meet or exceed City minimums, as follows: PROPOSED MIN. REQUIRED 32nd Avenue 85.3' 22.0' Douglas Drive 22.0' 22.0' north lot line 20.0' none east lot line 35.4' none 2. Zoning and Land Use. The subject property is located in the B-4 Community Commercial District. "Veterinarian/Animal Clinic" is listed as a permitted use in the B-4 District. The surrounding land uses are a mixture of single family residential, multi family residential, and commercial. Abutting properties are zoned R-1 Single -Family Residential to the north and east, B-4 Community Commercial to the south, R-4 High Density Residential to the southwest, and B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial to the west. The subject property is guided for Neighborhood Commercial in the 1999 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the language in the 1999 Comprehensive Plan, which states: "These areas are generally relatively small in size and provide day-to-day convenience retail and service opportunities within easy walking and biking distance of surrounding neighborhoods. These generally contain smaller shops in shopping centers or freestanding structures. They are intended to be more personal in scale and as compatible as possible with the neighborhoods they serve. Typical uses include grocery stores, laundromats, barber and beauty shops, pharmacies, hardware stores, offices and clinics, and non -automotive repair shops which are accessory to retail establishments. Automobile -intensive uses, such as filling stations, car washes and drive-through restaurants, should not be located in these areas except as lawful non -conforming uses. " 3. Parking and Access. For the proposed use, 515.09 Subd. 9(t) requires one off-street parking stall per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. With a gross floor area of 3,168 sq. ft., 13 stalls would be required for the proposed building. The site plan shows a parking lot with 14 off-street stalls and access onto 32nd Avenue. No direct access is shown to Douglas Drive. As required by City Code, the parking lot will be required to have perimeter curb and gutter (min. b6-12). A 5' wide concrete walk would connect the building to the parking lot and the existing sidewalk along Douglas Drive The trash enclosure and access point would be located in an enclosure near the northeast corner of the parking lot. Parking lot drainage would be aboveground, from the southeast corner of the parking lot to an "open drainage ditch" along the north side of 36th Avenue. The City Engineer does have some concerns about the proposed drainage plan. An alternative would be to install a Swale across the boulevard to carry runoff into the gutter along 32nd Avenue. The applicant will have to work with the City - Engineer and Building Official to determine if any modifications to the drainage SITE PLAN REVIEW — 3200 DOUGLAS DRIVE 2 plans are necessary. Said modifications will have to be agreed upon prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. Landscaping and Buffering. Much of the existing lot is heavily wooded, although many of the trees appear to be scrub trees. Generally, it is the eastern portion of the property which is presently wooded. The applicant would preserve as much of the existing wooded area as possible to help screen the building from the vacant lots on the east and the single family house to the north. New plantings would enhance the screening of the building when viewed from the north (Upright Arborvitae) and of the parking lot when viewed from the east (privacy hedge). Four Marshals Green Ash trees would be planted along Douglas Drive, and a mixture of other plantings would be installed as shown to further enhance the appearance of the building. In accordance with our landscaping requirements, the newly landscaped areas will need to be served by an underground irrigation system. (Of course, this would not be required for the areas where the existing trees will be preserved.) The adjacent house to the north (3212 Douglas Drive) would be approximately 30 feet from the north side of the proposed building. Due to the distance between the two structures, the exterior materials and roof of the proposed building, and the existing and proposed vegetation, further screening and/or buffering is not necessary. 5. Signage and Lighting. The proposed monument sign could not be located where shown, because it would be within the 10' minimum sign setback and the 25' intersection sight triangle. Staff suggests that the sign be installed on the grassy area on the west side of the proposed building (along Douglas Drive). All signage will be required to comply with Crystal City Code. To protect the residential areas to the north and east, no exterior lighting should be installed on the north and east sides of the building, and the parking lot should be illuminated with lights mounted to the south side of the building. Any lighting that is proposed shall comply with Crystal City Code and shall not shine at the properties to the north and east. 6. Site Improvement Agreement. A Site Improvement Agreement, including financial surety, will be required for this project. The amount of the surety will be determined upon completion of the Table of Estimated Project Cost by the applicant's builder. SITE PLAN REVIEW - 3200 DOUGLAS DRIVE 3 7. General Comments. The proposed building's size and style is an excellent fit for the neighborhood, and that the proposed use is preferable to many other uses which would also be permitted on the site. The style and exterior materials of the proposed building mimic the single family residential structures in the surrounding neighborhoods. The generous setbacks and preservation of existing trees along the northern and eastern edges of the property will minimize negative impacts for the single family house to the north and the vacant single family lots to the east. Finally, the proposed building will improve the aesthetic quality of the Douglas Drive corridor, which is identified as an "identity street" in the Comprehensive Plan's 2020 vision for the City of Crystal. D. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Application 99-17.3, submitted by Belt Line Pet Hospital (applicant) and Zev Oman (owner), for construction of a 3,168 sq. ft. veterinary pet hospital on property located at 3200 Douglas Drive (P.I.D. 21-118-21-23-0114), subject to the following conditions: ❑ Parking lot drainage shall be modified as determined to be necessary by the City Engineer and Building Official. ❑ All signage shall be in compliance with Crystal City Code. ❑ All lighting shall be in compliance with Crystal City Code. No exterior lighting shall be permitted on the north and east sides of the building, except for necessary security lighting subject to the approval of City staff. ❑ No building permit shall be issued until the applicant executes the required Site Improvement Agreement. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City Council consideration. The City Council will consider the request at their next regular meeting on November 16tH SITE PLAN REVIEW - 3200 DOUGLAS DRIVE 4