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071304 PlanningPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North Tuesday, July 13, 2004 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OATH OF OFFICE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CONSENT BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC HEARING · 5.1 Case 04-16 and 04-08 Request for text amendment, 4311 Winnetka Avenue North, LAN Game Centers and Kensington Cottages Corporation, IA, Petitioner and Ordinance No. 04-08, An ordinance amending New Hope Code Section 8-9 by establishing a special event permit for computer gaming centers, City of New Hope, Petitioner · 5.2 Case 04-14 Request for preliminary plat approval, conditional use permit for outside storage and 10-foot fence, and site/building plan review, 8501 54th Avenue North, Mark and Chad Master/Master Transfer and Frank Feela, Petitioners · 5.3 Case 04-17 Request for Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning of property, planned unit development, site/building plan review, and preliminary plat approval, 5501 Boone Avenue North, Project for Pride in Living, Inc., Petitioner · 5.4 Case 04-21 Ordinance No. 04-07, An ordinance amending the New Hope Zoning Code relating to setbacks, antenna height, parking requirements, commercial and industrial fences and access to commercial recreational facilities, City of New Hope, Petitioner · 5.5 Case 04-20 Ordinance No. 04-09, An ordinance amending the New Hope Sign Code regulating political and noncommercial signs, City of New Hope, Petitioner 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS 5.1 5.2 Report of Design and Review Committee - July 15, 7:30 a.m. Report of Codes and Standards Committee 6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1 Miscellaneous Issues PC04-03 Preliminary plat for Hillside Terrace - Approved. PC03-06 Release financial guarantee for Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital - Approved. > PC04-10, Final plat for CVS Winnetka Addition - Approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 7.2 7.3 Review/Approval of Planning Commission Minutes of June 1, 2004 Review of City Council Minutes of May 24 and June 14, 2004 Review of EDA Minutes of May 24 and June 14, 2004 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT · Petitioners are required to be in attendance Planning Commission Guidelines for Public Input The Planning Commission is an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on land use. The Planning Commission will recommend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon the Planning Commission's determination of whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the proposed use will, or will not, adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. The Planning Commission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn, first-hand, what such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer comments. Your questions and comments become part of the record and will be used by the Council, along with the Planning Commission's recommendation, in reaching its decision. To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your comments and questions, the Planning Commission will utilize the following procedure: 1. The Planning Commission Chair will introduce the proposal. 2. City staff will outline the proposal and staff's recommendations and answer any questions from the Planning Commission. 3. The petitioner is iqvited to describe the proposal, make comments on the staff report, and answer questions from the Planning Commission. 4. The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those who wish to speak to so indicate by raising their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual questions/comments if a large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak. Spokespersons for groups will have a longer period of time for questions/comments. 5. When recognized by the Chair, the person wishing to speak is asked to come forward and to give their full name and address clearly. Remember, your questions/comments are for the record. 6. Direct your questions/comments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer your questions. 7. No one will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the opportunity to speak initially. Please limit your second presentation to new information, not rebuttal. 8. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission will discuss the proposal and take appropriate action. Al If the Planning'Commission recommends that the City Council approve or deny a request, the planning case will be placed on the City Council agenda for the next regular meeting. Usually this meeting is within one to two weeks of the Planning Commission meeting. B. If the Planning Commission tables the request, the petitioner will be asked to return for the next Commission meeting. Planning Case: Petitioner: Address: Request: PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: July 13, 2004 Report Date: July 2, 2004 04-16 and 04-08 LAN Game Centers and Kensington Cottages Corp. IA and City of New Hope 4311 Winnetka Avenue North Text Amendment and an ordinance amending New Hope Code by establishing a special event permit for computer gaming centers Request The petitioner is requesting a text amendment to amend Section 8-9 by establishing a special event permit for computer gaming centers to allow the businesses to remain open all night a couple nights per month. The ordinance would add language requiring a license for computer games/technology and include a new "special events permit" to permit exclusive computer gaming centers to operate between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. once a week on the condition it has obtained a special events permit, pursuant to Section 8-9 and 14 of the New Hope Code of Ordinances. VI. Zoning Code References Section 8-9 Section 14 III. Property Specifications Zoning: IV. Background Pinball Machines, Video Games and Pool Tables Fees, Charges, and Financial CB, Community Business LAN Games Inc. opened at Winnetka Center in December 2003. The business offers its customers the opportunity to play computer games with other customers or with other garners throughout the world, via the Internet. The applicant has apphed for a text amendment to the New Hope City Code to allow overnight operations at his computer gaming center. Staff has met with the applicant to discuss the nature of his business and what impact overnight operations would have. The applicant also presented his request to the Codes and Standards Committee on June 23 and answered questions raised by the committee members and staff. ¥. Petitioner's Comments The petitioner submitted correspondence stating, in part, "Today's opening of LAN Games Inc in New Hope marks a new age in computer gaming in the Twin Cities. LAN Games located at 4311 Winnetka Avenue offers gamers 26 hghtning-fast personal computers and one X Box loaded with the top 10 best- sellin.g computer games on the market. Connected to the Intemet with a T1 line, customers can play Planning Case Report 04-16 Page 1 7/08/04 their favorite computer game alone, against another LAN Games customer, or anyone connected to the ~-~ Internet worldwide. In addition to individual gaming, LAN Games offers gaming leagues, tournaments and hosts special events such as birthda, y parties. Known in other parts of the country as Internet Centers or iCafes, computer gaming centers are the newest rage with technology enthusiasts. The computer gaming center trend began in Asia, with Korea now offering more than 24,000 centers and Taiwan exceeding 120,000 centers. While there are a handful of locations that offer computer gaming in Minnesota, LAN Games is the only store locally focused on providing the fastest, newest gaming technology. For non-gamers, LAN Games offers access to the new Microsoft Office 2003 software for school or business use. LAN Games is open from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2 p.m. to I a.m. Friday and Saturday." VII. Notification Notice is not required to be published in the official newspaper regarding this ordinance amendment, as the amendment is not part of the Zoning Code. VIII. Development Analysis Ordinance No. 04-08 adds language requiring a license for computer games/technology incorporated into the current license for pinball machines, video games and pool tables. However, the amendment also includes a new "special events permit" that will permit exclusive computer gaming centers to operate their centers between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. once a week on condition they have obtained an annual special events permit. This language is inserted in Section 1 and Section 5 of the ordinance. In Section 5, the regulations relating to the special events permit have been incorporated. The permit is limited to "exclusive computer gaming centers." These centers are defined as containing only computer games or computer gaming technology connected to the Internet to permit computer gaming with other players on a worldwide basis. Therefore, billiard halls, bowling alleys, video arcades and other such businesses that may contain computer games as well will not be able to obtain a special events permit. Only computer gaming centers such as the center requesting this ordinance amendment would be allowed such a permit. The permits will be issued annually, will permit special events on a weekly basis, will require that the police chief or city manager be given 72 hours notice of the event, will be limited to participation by computer players at least 18 years of age or older, will not be open to the public but will be limited to only those players in the center prior to 1 a.m. on the day of the event, and will require the center to have one employee at the center during the event so that the facility can be made assessable to the New Hope Police Department. Chapter 14 has been amended to indicate the fee for the special events permit will be $500 annually. Obviously, that amount is open to consideration as well as the other regulations incorporated into this proposed Ordinance. IX. City Attorney Comments/Draft Ordinance The draft ordinance states: Planning Case Report 04-16 Page 2 7/08/04 Section 1. Section 8-9 "Pinball machines, video games and pool tables" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9 Pinball machines, video games, computer games/technology and pool tables. Section 2. Section 8-9(a) "License required" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(a) License required. No person shall maintain, keep or sell within the city, a pinball machine, video game, computer game or any form of computer gaming technolog3r_, or pool table without obtaining a license in accordance with section 8-2, et. al. of this Code. This section shall not apply to pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technology or pool tables held or kept for private home use and not for commercial use, or are in storage or for sale, and which are not actually in commercial use or displayed for commercial use. An annual special event permit, in addition to a license: must be obtained by any licensee intending to operate an exclusive computing gaming center for special events as permitted by Section 8-9(fl of this Code. Section 3. Section 8-9(b) "License application" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(b) License application. In addition to the information required by section 8-2, the pinball machine, video game, computer game or computer gaming technology and pool table license apphcation shall contain: (2) Owner of property. The name and address of the owner or owners of property on which the pinball machines, video games, computer games/computer gaming technology and/or pool tables are located. (2) Operator. The name and address of the person or persons who will operate the establishment where the machines, games and/or tables will be located. Other businesses. If the licensee owns or operates other game rooms or pool hall businesses, the business name and address of said businesses shall be provided as part of the license application. (4) Owner-operator relationship. A statement as to the contractual relationship between the property owner and licensee, if not the same; that is employee, lessee, etc. (5) Description. A general description of the proposed operation including the maximum number of pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technology and/or pool tables located on the property during the license year. (6) Additional tables and machines. In the event additional pinball machines, video games, computer games/technology or pool tables are kept or maintained on any property, an amended license application shall be filed with the clerk. Planning Case Report 04-16 Page 3 7/08/04 Section 4. Section 8-9(c) "Fee" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(c) Fee. The annual license fee for each pinball machine, video game, computer game or computer gaming technology or p~ol table and the special event permit shall be as prescribed in chapter 14. Section 5. Section 8-9(f) "Hours of operation" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(0 Hours of operation. Any property containing more than five licensed pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technology, pool tables or any combination thereof may not be open from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. An exclusive computer gaming center., defined as containing only computers linked to the internet permitting computer gaming with other players worldwide, may operate a special event at the computer gaming center between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on the following limited basis: (1) An annual' special event permit must be obtained from the city and appropriately displayed as required by Section 8-9. et al. of this Code. (2) No other pinball machines: video games or pool tables may be located at the computer gaming center issued the special event permit. No more than one special event mav be operated weeklv pursuant to the special event permit. (4) The licensee must provide the chief of police or the chief's designee 72 hours notice prior to holding any weekly special event. Computer gaming participants involved in the special event must be 18 years of age or older. (6) The computer gaming center must not be open to the general public during any weekly special event. All computer gaming participants must be in the computer gaming center prior to 1 a.m. on the day the special event is held. No particivant may be admitted to the gaming center after 1 a.m. on the day of the special event~ (7) The gaming center shall have at least one employee at the center during the entire period of the special event. (8) The gaming center shall be accessible bv the police department during the entire period of the special event (9) All other provisions of this Code shall apply to the operation of the computer gaming center during the special event permitted by Section 8-9(f) of this Code. Section 6. Section 14-8(7) "Pinball, video game and pool table license fee.~' of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Planning Case Report 04-16 Page 4 7/08/04 14-8(7) Pinball, video game, computer game~technology and pool table license fees. Fee amounts for annual pinball machine, video game, comvuter e~arne/technolo~ and pool table licenses as required by subsection 8-9(b) of this Code are as follows: (a) Fee amount: $15 per location plus $15 per device annually. (b) Reduced license fee. If any application is made for a license between July I and December 31 of any license year, for a license to be effective during any part of the same period, the fee shall be one-half of the regular license fee. No refund shall be made on any license fee where the license is not used, or revoked or forfeited before the end of the license term. (c) Special event permit. $500 annually. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication. Codes and Standards Committee Staff, including the director of police and building official, and the Codes and Standards Committee of the New Hope Planning Commission has discussed and reviewed the proposed ordinance. The Committee met with the applicant on June 23, 2004, and recommends approval of the amendment to the full Planning Commission. Attachments: Draft Ordinance 04-08 6/13/03 City Attorney Correspondence Memo to Codes and Standards Committee Planning Case Report 04-16 Page 5 7/08/04 ORDINANCE NO. 04-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE SECTION 8-9 BY ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR COMPUTER GAMING CENTERS The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains: Section 1. Section 8-9 "Pinball machines, video games and pool tables" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9 Pinball machines, video games, computer games/technology and pool tables. Section 2. Section 8-9(a) "License required" of the New Hope Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(a) License required No person shall maintain, keep or sell within the city, a pinball machine, video game, computer game or any form of computer gaming technology or pool table without obtaining a license in accordance with section 8-2, et. al. of this Code. This section shall not apply to pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technology or pool tables held or kept for private home use and not for commercial use, or are in storage or for sale, and which are not actually in commercial use or displayed for commercial use. An annual special event permit, in addition to a license, must be obtained by any licensee intending to operate an exclusive computing gaming center for specia! events as permitted by Section 8-9(f) of this Code. Section 3. Section 8-9(b) "License application" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(b) License application. In addition to the information required by section 8-2, the pinball machine, video game, computer game or computer gaming technology and pool table license application shall contain: (5) (2) (3) Owner of property. The name and address of the owner or owners of property on which the pinball machines, video games, computer games/computer gaming technology and/or pool tables are located. Operator. The name and address of the person or persons who will operate the establishment where the machines, games and/or tables will be located. Other businesses. If the licensee owns or operates other game rooms or pool hall businesses, the business name and address of said businesses shall be provided as part of the license application. (4) (5) (6) Owner-operator relationship. A statement as to the contractual relationship between the property owner and licensee, if not the same; that is employee, lessee, etc. Description. A general description of the proposed operation including the maximum number of pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technolo.~ and/or pool tables located on the property during the license year. Additional tables and machines. In the event additional pinball machines, video games, computer games/technology or pool tables are kept or maintained on any property, an amended license application shall be filed with the clerk. Section 4. Section 8-9(c) "Fee" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(c) Fee. The annual license fee for each pinball machine, video game, computer game or computer gaming technolog~ or pool table and the special event permit shall be as prescribed in chapter 14. Section 5. Section 8-9(0 "Hours of operation" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8-9(0 Hours of operation. Any property containing more than five licensed pinball machines, video games, computer games or computer gaming technology, pool tables or any combination thereof may not be open from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. An exclusive computer gaming center, defined as containing only computers linked to the internet permitting computer gaming with other players worldwide, may operate a special event at the computer gaming center between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the following limited basis: (1) An annual special event permit must be obtained from the Ci_ty and appropriately displayed as required by Section 8-9, et al. of this Code. (2) No other pinball machines, video games or pool tables may be located at the computer gaming center issued the special event permit. (3) No more than one special event may be operated weekly pursuant to the special event permit. (4) The licensee must provide the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee 72 hours notice prior to holding any weekly special event. (5) Computer gaming participants involved in the special event must be 18 years of age or older. (6)_ The computer gaming center must not be open to the general public during any weekly special event. All computer gaming participants must be in the computer gaming center prior to 1:00 a.m. on the day the special event is 2 held. No participant maybe admitted to the gaming center after 1:00 a.m. on the day of the special event. (7) The gaming center shall have at 'least one employee at the center during the entire period of the special event. (8) The gaming center shall be accessible by the police department during the entire period of the special event. (9) All other provisions of this Code shall apply to the operation of the computer gaming center during the special event permitted by Section 8-9(0 of this Code. Section 6. Section 14-8(7) "Pinball, video game and pool table license fees" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14,8(7)Pinball, video game, computer game/technology and pool table license fees. Fee amounts for annual pinball machine, video game, computer game/technology and pool table licenses as required by subsection 8-9(b) of this Code are as follows: (a) Fee amount: $15.00 per location plus $15.00 per device annually. Co) Reduced license fee. If any application is made for a license between July 1 and December 31 of any license year, for a license to be effective during any part of the same period, the fee shall be one-half of the regular license fee. No refund shall be made on any license fee where the license is not used, or revoked or forfeited before the end of the license term. (c) Special event permit. $500.00 annually. Section 7. publication. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and Dated the __ day of ,2004. Attest: Valerie Leone, City Clerk Don Collier, Mayor (Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the __ day of P:LATrORNEYXCNH ORDINANCES\99.80408-ORD 04-08 RE COMPUTER GAMING.DOC ,2004.) 3 DOUGLAS J. DEBNER2 GORDON L. JENSEN~ CLARISSA M. KLUG GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDRALL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q. BRYNESTAD ~Real Property Law Specialist Certified By The Minnesota State Bar Association 2Admitted in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING, STE. 201 BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA 5~443-1968 TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 ~ TELEFAX (763) 493-$193 e-mail law~jensen-sondrall.com Writer's Direct Dial No.: (763) 201-0211 e-mail sas~d'ensen-sondrall, com July 7, 2004 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re.' Proposed Ordinance Amending New Hope Code Section 8-9 by Establishing a Special Event Permit for Computer Gaming Centers Our File No.: 99.80408 Dear Kirk: In follow up to our June 15, 2004 meeting please find enclosed Proposed Ordinance No. 04-08, an Ordinance Amending New Hope Code Section 8-9 by Establishing a Special Event Permit for Computer Gaming Centers. This Ordinance is for consideration at the next Codes and Standards meeting scheduled for June 23ra. Basically, the Ordinance' adds language requiring a license for computer games/technology incorporated into our current license for pinball machines, video games and pool tables. However, the amendment also includes a new "special events permit" that will permit exclusive computer gaming centers to operate their centers between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. once a week on condition they have obtained an annual special events permit. This language is inserted in Section 1 and Section 5 of the Ordinance. Also, please review Section 5 of the Ordinance closely. In this Section, I have incorporated the regulations relating to the special events permit. Basically, I have limited the permit to "exclusive computer gaming centers". These centers are defined as containing only computer games or computer gaming technology connected to the internet to permit computer gaming with other players on a worldwide basis. Therefore, Billiard Halls, bowling alleys, video arcades and other such businesses that may contain computer games as well will not be able to obtain a special events permit. Only computer gaming centers such as the center requesting this ordinance amendment would be allowed such a permit. Further, the permits will be issued annually, will permit special events on a weekly basis, will require that the Police Chief or City Manager be given 72 hours notice of the event, will be limited to participation by computer players at least 18 years of age or older, will not be open to the public but will be limited to only those players in the center prior to 1 a.m. on the day of the event, and will require the center to have one employee at the center during the event so that the facility can be made assessable to the New Hope Police Department. July 7, 2004 Page 2 Finally, I have amended Chapter 14 to indicate the fee for the special events permit will be $500.00 annually~", Obviously, that amount is still open to consideration as well as the other regulations incorporated into this proposea Ordinance. Please contact me if you have any further questions or comments regarding this proposed Ordinance. Very truly yours, Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney, City of New Hope Enclosure cc: Alan Brixius, New Hope City Planner, Northwest Associated Consultants (w/enc.) Gary Link, New Hope Chief of Police (w/enc.) P:~ttomey~SAS\t Client Filesk2 City of New Hope\99-80408\99.80408-001-Kirk Ltr.doc Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Codes and Standards Committee Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant June 18, 2004 SpeCial Event Permit for Computer Gaming Centers Proposed Ordinance 04-08. Establishing a Special Event Permit for Computer Gaming Centers. An application for a text amendment to the city code has been submitted by LAN Game Center, which is attached. The applicant is requesting the code be amended to allow their operations to remain open overnight a few nights a month. Staff has met on this item and the city attorney has provided the attached correspondence and proposed ordinance related to the application. Planning Case: Petitioner: Address: Request: PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: Report Date: 04-14 July 13, 2004 July 9, 2004 Mark & Chad Master (Master Transfer) and Frank Feela 8501 54th Avenue North Preliminary plat, conditional use permit/or outside storage and site/building plan review Request The petitioner is requesting apprOval of a preliminary plat for property to be known as Masters New Hope Addition, conditional use permit for outside storage and a 10-foot fence, and site/building plan review to allow construction of a new 5,048 square foot warehouse to be located on the vacant lot east of 8501 54th Avenue, pursuant to Sections 4-20(e)(1), 4-33 and 4,35, and Chapter 13 of the New Hope Code of Ordinances. II. Zoning Code References Section 4-20(e)(1) Section 4-33 Section 4-35 Chapter 13 HL Property Specifications Zoning: Location: Adjacent Land Uses: Site Area: Building Area: Lot Area Ratios: Conditional Uses, I - Open outdoor storage Administration - Conditional Use Permit Administration - Site Plan Review Subdivision and Platting I, Industrial On the south side of 54th Avenue approximately 700 feet east of Boone' Avenue Industrial uses to the west, east and south, with the CP Rail line directly to the south, and single family residential properties across 54th Avenue to the north 226.84 x 623.45 = 141,423 square feet or 3.25 acres plat indicates 140,984 SF Proposed Building: Green Area: Building Area: Paved Area: '5,048 square feet 39,139 square feet = 27.76% (based plat numbers) 5,048 square feet = 3.5% 96,797 square feet = 68.66% Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 1 7/9/04 Planning District: Specific Information: IV. Background No. 5; The Comprehensive Plan indicates the primary goal is to enhance the industrial land uses within the district to be compatible with'surrotmding residential areas. Future expansion of properties along 54th Avenue must take steps to reduce land use compatibility issues with adjoining residential areas through site design, building aesthetics, proper screening and noise mitigation. A subdivision of the Red Wing Foods parcel was approved in 2003, subdividing the parcel into one lot containing the Red Wing Foods building and creating an outlot for future industrial development. This application was originally received in May but was deemed incomplete due to plan conflicts. The applicant resubmitted plans in June. Master Transfer has submitted plans calling for the construction of a 5,048 square foot warehouse building upon a 3.4 acre site located south of 54th Avenue North and east of Zealand Avenue. The site is presently described as Outlot A, Thompson New Hope Addition and is zoned I, Industrial. To accommodate the proposal, the following approvals are necessary: 1. Subdivision (to formally plat Outlot A). 2. Site and building plan review. 3. Conditional use permit to allow the outdoor storage area to exceed 20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure. 4. Conditional use permit to allow the erection of a fence in excess of eight feet in height (10-foot height proposed). Petitioner's Comments The petitioner submitted the following narrative describing the business operation: "Master Transfer Company was established in 1973 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, moving to Crystal in the late 1970s. We have been providing local cartage for many corporations in the manufacturing sector. Over the years, our company has grown from one to 30 trucks and we have many storage trailers. "Our core business also caters to the printing and recycling industry. Ninety percent of our work is same day delivery. Our trucks generally start at 7 a.m. and are done between 3 and 5 p.m. We occasionally have two to three trucks that arrive back between 7 and 8 p.m. It is also primarily a Monday through Friday operation~ Our new facility will allow us to operate more efficiently every day from parking our equipment to working on maintenance with ease. "The new building will be used for operations and maintenance. All maintenance will be done indoors. We store no hazardous material on site. The building will have HVAC units on the roof, which will be painted to match the building. We will also be storing a container outside for tires. Our snow removal plan includes a plow truck and a bobcat to put snow in the pond on site and/or haul out to another Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 2 7/9/04 location. Our fence will be slated on two sides for an aesthetically pleasing look. The building will also have a small five-foot by eight-foot sign on the site. Correspondence submitted with the application on June 11 indicated that plans were revised pursuant to the review process in May. Storm water ponding and drainage issues were addressed along with drainage calculations, water service would be connected to the 6-inch CIP line on Zealand Avenue. VI. Notification Property owners within 350 feet of the property were notified and staff has received no comments VII. Development Analysis A. Zoning Code Criteria Site Plan Review The purpose of the site plan review is to insure that the purposes of the code are adhered to, it is hereby determined that a comprehensive review of site, building and development plans shall be made by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of any building permits by the building official pursuant to the procedure established by this section. In making recommendations and decisions upon site and building plan review applications, the staff, Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the compliance of such plans with the following standards: 1. Consistency with the various elements and objectives of the city's long range plans, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Consistency with the purposes of this Code. 3. Preservation of the site in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and designing any grade changes so as to be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed or developing areas. 4. Creation of a harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces with the terrain and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the proposed development. 5. Creation of a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features including: a. Creation of an internal sense of order for the various functions and building on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community. b. Appropriateness of the amount and arrangement of open space and landscaping to the design and function of the development. c. Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors, and details of construction as an expression of the design concept of the project and the compatibility of the same with the adjacent and neighboring structures and functions. d. AdeqUacy of vehicular, cycling and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking, in terms of location and number of access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian, cycling and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 3 7/9/04 parking so as to be safe, convenient and, insofar as practicable, compatible with the design of proposed buildings, structures and neighboring properties. 6. Creati°n of an energy-conserving design through design, location, orientation and elevation of structures, the use and location of glass in structures, and the use of landscape materials and 'site grading. 7. Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design, not adequately covered by other regulations, which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Conditional Use Permit The purpose of a conditional use permit is to provide the city with a reasonable and legally permissible degree of discretion in determining suitability of certain designated uses upon the general welfare, public health, and safety. In making this determination, to allow a conditional use permit application, the city may consider the nature of adjoining land or buildings, similar uses already in existence and located on the same premises or on other lands close by, the effect upon traffic into and from the premises, or on any adjoining roads, and any other factors bearing on the general welfare, public health, and safety from the approval of the conditional use permit. Criteria for Decision. The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. In determining whether to approve or deny a conditional use permit, the City Council and Planning Commission shall find that the conditional use permit complies with the following criteria. The burden of proof demonstrating compliance with the following criteria shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 1. Comprehensive Plan. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specificpolicies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official Comprehensive Municipal Plan of the city. Compatibility. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent present and future anticipated land uses. 3. Performance Standard.~. The proposed use conforms with all applicable performance standards contained in the Code. 4. No Depreciation in Value. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. 5. Zoning District Crite,'~,. In addition to the above general criteria, the proposed use meets the criteria specified for the various zoning districts: A. In Industrial Districts (I): 1) Nuisance. Nuisance characteristics generated by the use will not have an adverse effect upon existing and future development in adjacent areas. 2) Economic Return. The use will provide an economic return to the community and be commensurate with other industrial uses for which the property could feasibly be used. In considering the economic return to the community, the Planning Commission and City Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 4 7/9/04 Council may give weight to the sociological impact of a proposed use, both positive and negative. Subdivision and Platting The purpose of this chapter is to make certain regulations and requirements for the subdivision and platting of land within the city of New Hope pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes 462.358, which regulations the City Council deems necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of this community. It is also the purpose of this chapter to safeguard the best interests of the city of New Hope and to assist the subdivider in harmonizing his interests with those of the city at large. Per routine policy, the preliminary plat was submitted to city department headsi city attorney, city engineer, planning consultant, utility companies and Hennepin County for review and comment. Comments received include the following: Utility Companies - Xcel Energy contacted staff and indicated the easements shown are acceptable. City Engineer - see attached correspondence and comments dated June 11, 16 and July 7, 2004 City Attorney - see attached correspondence and comments dated June 22, 2004. Planner - as follows: 1. Processing. As noted previously, the subject property is currently described as Outlot A, Thompson New Hope Addition. To accommodate the development proposal, the outlot must be formally platted as a buildable lot. As a single lot subdivision, the preliminary and final plat can be processed simultaneously. Lot Requirements. Within I zoning districts, a minimum lot area of one acre and minimum width of 100 feet is required. The proposed lot measures 3.2 acres in size and 227 feet in width and therefore exceeds such minimum requirements. Easements. The applicant is proposing to vacate an existing ponding easement in the southeast comer of the property and locate a new ponding area (easement) in the northwest comer of the property. The city engineer should determine whether the proposed pond on site is of a size and design to address the needs of the site. This is necessary to determine if the vacation of the existing drainage easement is appropriate. In addition, a shared access easement with the adjacent westerly property has been proposed. While the shared access is considered generally positive, some concerns exist in regard to the access location. With the platting of the Thompson Addition (which included Outlot A), the cross access easement was recorded over Outlot A and Lot 1 to accommodate shared access. In consideration of the Thompson Addition plat, discussions included the possible relocation of the driveway to better facilitate parking and circulation. There was, however, no discussion or approval to allow a third curb cut onto 544. Avenue between the two parcels. Section 4-3(e)(4).h.10 of the ordinance stipulates that each property shall be allowed one driveway access per 125 feet of street frontage. Outlot A has 227 feet of frontage. As such, this Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 5 7/9/04 ouflot is not entitled to a second access. Past discussions raised issue with curb cut location in ~-- relation to Zealand Avenue. The city must decide if the third curb cut will be allowed. 4. Park Dedication. The new lot shall be subject to the city's park land dedication fees. 5. Grading and Drainage. As noted previously, the applicant is proposing to re-locate an existing ponding easement on the property from the southeast comer of the property to the northeast comer along 54thAvenue. The impact of such change on site and/or area drainage should be subject to comment and recommendation by the city engineer. 6. Utilities. A utility plan has been provided that illustrates a utility connection from the north side of 54th Avenue North. The utility plan indicates the need to cut 54th Avenue to access the utilities. The notes do not clearly indicate the location and size of the street cut. The plan calls for restoration of the street to city standards. The city engineer must comment on the acceptability of the utility plans. The City Code states that copies of the final plat shah be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation, unless this requirement is waived by the Planning Commission during its review of the preliminary plat. The petitioner submitted correspondence requesting a waiver of the review of the final plat by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will need to make a determination as to whether it wants to review the final plat or not. Due to the simple nature of the plat, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission waive the review of this final plat. Development Review Team The Development Review Team reviewed the plans and had concerns with the truck maneuvering on site, three' curb cuts (one shared), the large truck storage area north of the fenced yard, and screening. Additional items discussed included number of company trucks to be stored on site, type of warehouse storage, number of trips per day in and out of site, 10-foot fence, landscaping, storm water, hydrant, building to be sprinkled, hours of operation, noise mitigation and site lighting. Design and Review Committee The Design and Review Committee met with the petitioner in both May and June and discussed the items noted above. Plan Description Revised plans and correspondence were submitted by the applicant and indicated the following changes: · A water main offset detail was added to provide separation between the existing and proposed water mains. The water main to the building is now 6-inch DIP. · A fire hydrant was added. · The 6-inch DIP into the building will be the fire service line; a 1.5,inch copper service was added for domestic use. · A note was added to patch 54th Avenue and Zealand Avenue to the existing aggregate and pavement depth. Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 6 7/9/04 The overflows of the catch basin adjacent to the building are now one-foot below the building elevation. · The overflow of CB-5 is now directed to the proposed pond. · The high water level of the pond was revised per Bonestroo's storm water model. · The skimmer structure has been revised and an overflow structure has been added. · An. eight-foot bench is now proposed on the pond providing additional volume. · Additional pipe capacity was added to the storm sewer between CB-5 and FES-3. · The storm sewer has a minimum cover of 1.3 feet. · Invert elevations are matched in the storm sewer structures, in order to maintain maximum cover over the pipe. Additional revisions include: · The truck parking on the east side of the building and the Proposed fence location were revised per Frank Feela's discussion with the city. · A turn around was added in the automobile parking lot. · Landscaping has been eliminated inside the fence. "Please note the large parking stalls are sized for trailer parking only; also, there is space for the tractor and trailer combination to maneuver on the east side of the building, per the Turning Movement Exhibits. Two lights were added to improve the lighting in front of the building. The floodlights (with a top glare shield) in the rear of the building remain, because the area is fenced, is adjacent to railroad tracks, and will rarely be used at night. We propose to limit the driveway along the western property line to enter-only traffic." The petitioner submitted additional correspondence on.July 8 which states, "Master Transfer has eight dock trucks and 19 semi trucks, in which two dock trucks and three semi trucks are stored at customer's locations. The only storage of product would be non-hazmat, palletized and only held for next day delivery. We have some major customers that work in the paper recycling indUstries in which we use many trailers and would need to conduct regul, ar scheduled maintenance on these units. No trailer that is used for this purpose will be loaded with any product when they come in for maintenance. We also have customers that drop off trailers that need repair and would use the front parking spots. In return, they would need to pick up the trailer after the repairs have been completed. The front lot would help maintain security and keep unauthorized personnel from our main area of operations. "We also run a garbage company called Master Waste; these four trucks would run oUt of our Crystal location. However, we would use the facility in New Hope. for our breakdowns and regularly scheduled maintenance on these trucks. "Also some concern has come up with the pond out front of the facility. Master Transfer would take pride in keeping it clean of trash and weeds around the location. "We respectfully request the Planning Commission to waive the final plat and coordinate this with our approval of our plan." Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 7 7/9/04 Planner and staff comments on the revised plans are as follows: 1. Use. Master Transfer representatives have indicated that they cater to printing and recycling businesses. The business operates from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The apPlicant has indicated that occasionally two or three trucks will arrive between 7 and 8 p.m. In review of the applicant's site plan and narrative, questions exist in regard to the following: 4. The number of trips per day generated from the site. 2. Building Height. Within Industrial Districts, a maximum height requirement of six stories or 72 feet is imposed. The proposed office/warehouse measures 26 feet in height and complies with this requirement. 3. Setbacks. As shown below, the proposed warehouse building meets applicable Industrial District setback requirements: Required Setback Proposed Setback Front 30 feet 280 feet Side 10 feet 30/118 feet Rear 10 feet (abutting RR) 268 feet Off-street Parking. A total of eight off-street parking stalls are required of the proposed warehouse building: Use Ratio Required Spaces Office (2,067 s.f.) (1,860) I space per 300 s.f. 6 Warehouse (3,652 s.f) (3,287) 1 space per 1,500 s.f. 2 Total 8 The site plan illustrates 26 parking stalls in excess of the supply requirement of the ordinance. While stalls are properly dimensioned for automobile parking, some concern exists in ~egard to the potential intermixing of automobile and truck parking northeast of the building. Considering that the proposed parking supply significantly exceeds the anticipated demand for automobile parking, the planner recommends that the excess parking stalls be converted to green space. Truck Parking and Circulation. The applicant has furnished truck maneuvering details for the site. In review of these details, the following concerns exist: A. There appears to be 10 truck parking spaces outside the fence area. The location and visibihty of the large trucks from 544 Avenue and the residential area to the north presents a concern. Outdoor storage (which includes the overnight parking of trucks) will not be Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 8 7/9/04 allowed with the front yard of the property. All storage materials should be located in side or rear yards and be screened from view of the adjacent right-of-way. B. The concrete pad for trailer stands suggest that trailers may be stored forward of the building. Trailers without tractors are storage and must be located behind the principal building. C. The truck parking stalls are not dimensioned to accommodate tractor and trailer combinations. If these stalls are dimensioned for tractor/trailer combination, they will interfere with truck movements on the site. D. The truck parking/storage bays east of the building do not have the proper dimensions to accommodate tractor and tractor/trailer combinations maneuvering. In review of the site plan, the following changes are recommended by the planner: A. Eliminate the truck parking in front of the fence. B. Limit truck parking east of the building to smaller trucks. Access. As previously indicated, a shared access with the adjacent westerly 6. lot has been propose& While shared access is typically considered positive, some concern exists in regard to its proximity to the adjacent Zealand Avenue intersection. The third access point being requested along the west property line with Thompson Addition is not permitted by ordinance. The curb cut location is jogged with Zealand Avenue presenting an unsafe intersection. Past discussions with the applicant reveal that their desire for the third access is to segregate truck traffic between their site and the Red Wing Foods' site to the west. It is the opinion of staff that the drive should be eliminated. If however, the city wishes to accommodate the applicant, this drive should be designed for trucks only to reduce the number of trips per day at this curb cut. Design and signage should be used to restrict the driveway use to trucks. 7. Loading. Loading docks are proposed on the north and south sides of the building. Specifically, two garage doors are proposed on the north (front) elevation while five doors are proposed on the south side of the building. The detail on truck movement illustrates acceptable access and egress to and from .the loading door. 8. Trash. The site plan illustrates a trash enclosure located south of the proposed fence. This location is accessible.but raises concern for appearance. A detail of the trash enclosure elevation must be provided. The trash enclosure exterior must match the principal building. 9. Landscape Plan. As required, a landscape plan has been submitted for review. Generally speaking, the planting quantities appear to be generous and meet city standards. The following comments are, however, offered: A. The paved surface generally follows a 916 elevation. The landscape area of the east property line provides a 918 elevation. This provides two feet of berm. Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 9 7/9/04 B. The applicant is providing a combination of fencing and landscaping to screen the storage area. The fence is 10 feet high (fences taller than eight feet require a conditional use permit) with fence fabric. The appli_cant has provided a sample of the fence fabric, which will be displayed at the meeting. C. The landscaping outside the fence consists of four-foot tall emerald arborvitae and Welch juniper. The city forester has questioned the ability of such plantings to fulfill their intended function and has recommended the reconsideration of the screening plan (design and planting selection). D. The fence may limit the planting space for the boundary line plantings. A five-foot planting strip should be provided between the fence and property line. E. Landscaping should be provided along the front building foundation. F. The landscape plan does not include any irrigation. As a condition of site and building plan approval the site should be irrigated. G. In review of the landscape plan, the city forester has recommended that proposed Colorado blue spruce trees be replaced with Norway spruce or Black Hills spruce trees. The forester has provided the attached comments dated July 8, 2004, on the revised plans and staff recommends that the comments/recommendation be included as a condition of approval. 10. Impervious Surface. The maximum impervious surface for an industrial property is 80 percent. The grading plan notes reveal green space at 21.5 percent. The applicant should verify these quantities. 11. Lighting. The applicant has submitted lighting details of the site. The front parking shall be served with 90 degree cutoff, hooded lights on 20 foot high poles. The photometric plan shows compliance with city standards. The rear of the property is to be illuminated by two floodlights on 25-foot high poles. The lighting consultant is proposing to use high pressure sodium HPS lamps (orange colored) to soften the lighting. While the photometric plan shows compliance with city light readings at the property line, some concern exists in regard to the proposed "spotlights' in the rear yard of the property. As a condition of site and building plan approval the source of the light may not be visible from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. 12. Signage. A. Wall Sign - The front building elevation shows a sign that is approximately 98 square feet in area. This meets the city standard for industrial building. B. Freestanding Sign - The applicant's narrative requests a five foot by eight foot or 40 square foot freestanding sign. This is compliant with city standards. All freestanding signs must be set back 10 feet from property lines. The site plan does not show proposed sign locations or details, which will be required as a condition of approval. 13. Snow Storage. The applicant is proposing to move snow onto the ponding area or take it off site. Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 10 7/9/04 14. Outdoor Storage. The applicant has requested the approval of a conditional use permit to allow an outdoor storage area to exceed 20 percent of the area of the principal building. According to Section 4-20.E.1 of the City Code, such activity is allowed only when the following conditions are satisfied: A. The outdOor storage area is screened and landscaped from adjacent residential uses and public right-of-way in compliance with the City Code. B. A wire weave/chain link security fence shall be required around the outdoor storage area in conformance with the City Code. Open outdoor storage areas intended for the exclusive storage of semi-trailers may be exempt from the required security fencing provided the storage area is delineated and the individual trailers are secured. C. The open outdoor storage area is s6rfaced with concrete or bituminous. D. The open outdoor storage area shall not be located within any front yard or side yard abutting a public right-of-way. The open outdoor storage shall be set back five feet from all side and rear lot lines and shall not be located within a utility or drainage easement. E. The open outdoor storage area shall not utilize any required off-street parking, loading areas or access space, as required by the City Code. F. The open outdoor storage area shall not be used for the storage of hazardous liquids, solids, gases or wastes. This provision does not prohibit the property owner from obtaining an administrative permit for the outdoor storage of propane or LP gas. Of primary concern with the proposed outdoor storage activities is the apparent location of outdoor storage activities within the front yard area and directly east of the proposed building where it will be visible from 544 Avenue. As a condition of CUP approval, outdoor storage on the north and east sides of the building (outside of the fenced area) should not be allowed. Additionally, outdoor storage should be limited to the storage of trucks and truck trailers. Any desired change to this requirement would require the processing of a CUP amendment. 15. Fencing. The proposed outdoor storage area is to be secured via a 10-foot high security fence. The applicant has indicated that a fabric material is to be integrated to screen outdoor storage. According to the City Code, fences in excess of eight feet (in industrial districts) shall only be allowed via conditional use permit. While the screening of the outdoor storage area is considered positive, some concern'exists in regard to the proposed fence height. Of specific concern is a lack of visibility in case of a fire emergency. As a condition of CUP approval the proposed fence height should be found to be acceptable by the city fire inspector. Planning Considerations The planning consultant's report and comments/recommendations have been incorporated into this report. Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 11 7/9/04 F. Building Considerations Comments from the building official are outlined in the attached memorandum and will be made a condition of approval. G. Legal Considerations The city attorney will prepare a site improvement agreement for the project, which will also be a condition of approval, along with an appropriate financial guarantee. The city attorney's comments on the plat are also a condition of approval. H. Engineering Considerations Comments from the city engineer are outlined in the attached memorandum and will be a condition of approval. [. Police Considerations The Police Department was involved in the review of the plans. A. Fire Considerations The Plans are subject to the recommendations and approval of West Metro Fire. VIII. Summary IX. The proposed use is allowed within the I, Industrial zoning district and the submitted plan is generally well designed. Some design related concerns do, however, remain and the Commission will need to determine if the plans should be approved subject to a number of conditions or if the application should be tabled so that plans can be revised to address the concerns outlined in the report. Recommendation If the Commission decides to approve the preliminary plat, site and building plan review and condition use permits for outdoor storage and a 10-foot fence, staff recommends that the approval be subject to the following conditions: 1. Enter into a development agreement with the city and provide performance bond (amount to be determined by city engineer and building official). 2. Comply with city engineer recommendations, including those dated June 16 and July 7, 2004. 3. Comply with city attorney's plat recommendations dated June 22, 2004. 4. Approval of plans by building official. 5. Approval of plans by West Metro Fire-Rescue District and comply with recommendations. 6. Comply with planning consultant recommendations including: A. The existing ponding easement in the southeast corner be formally vacated by the city. B. Verification be provided that a cross access easement has been established and a cross access agreement executed between the subject property and the neighboring property to the west. C. The western curb cut access be eliminated. If however, the city is inclined to allow such access, it be limited only to truck access. Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 12 7/9/04 D. Outdoor storage (which includes the overnight parking of trucks) within the front yard and east side yard (north of the fenced area) of the property shall be prohibited. E. Excess automobile parking stalls (those in excess of the minimum supply requirement) be converted to green space. F. Truck parking stalls north of the fenced area be eliminated. G. A detail of the trash enclosure elevation be provided. The exterior of the trash enclosure shall match that of the principal building. H. Landscaping be provided along the front building foundation, subject site be irrigated and comply with city forester recommendations. I. The applicant verify that impervious surface coverage on the site does not exceed 80 percent. J. ' The source of outdoor lighting shall not be visible from surrounding properties and rights-of- way. K. All site signage meet applicable ordinance requirements. 7. Approval of a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage to exceed 20 percent of the area of the building subject to the following conditions: A. Outdoor storage on the north side of the building shall not be allowed. B. The outdoor storage area be surfaced in bituminous or concrete. C. The open outdoor storage area not be used for the storage of hazardous liquids, solids, gases or wastes. D. Outdoor storage shall be limited to the storage of trucks and truck trailers. Any desired change to this requirement shall require the processing of a CUP amendment. 8. Approval of a conditional use permit to allow a fence in excess of eight feet subject t° the following conditions: A. The applicant to provide a sample of the fence fabric. B. The proposed fence height is found to be acceptable by the city fire inspector. C. The fence not to exceed 10 feet in height. 9. Planning Commission to determine if final plat review is to be waived. 10. Park dedication fees to be paid at the time final plat is submitted to the city. Attachments: Address/Zoning/Topo/Aerial Maps Petitioner Correspondence Planner's Report City Engineer Comments (7/7 and 6/11 and 16/04) City Attorney Comments (6/22/04) West Metro Fire Comments City Forester Comments Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 13 7/9/04 Preliminary Plat Plat Distribution Letter Landscape Plan Landscape Schedule Landscape Details Fence Details Utility Plan Grading/Drainage Plan Building Plan Elevations Floor Plans Sections Framing Roof Truck Turning Radius Movements Lighting Plan and Data Application Log Planning Case Report 04-14 Page 14 7/9/04 ' CENTER 8801 .lC (S GE 5420 EAST 5555 5501 5417 5401 ldO NORTH 5500 RIDGE APART- MENTS ~ 5430 NORTH RIDGE CARE CENTER 55OO 5555 555O HOSTERMAN JR HIGH SCHOOL' I' 5436 5437 543O 54,31 5426 ,5427 :54.20 5421 J · : 5416 5417 ,5410 5411 54O6 , 54O7 5436 54.57 '54.,50 54.51 54.26 54.27 54-20 54.21 5416 5417 r5410 5411 5406 5407 54TF AVE N 55TH AVE N BEGIN 4655 PARK 8501 C. P. RAIL SYSTEM 5101 j-- 5017 51ST AVE N 5100 5197 HOSTERMAN JR HIGH SCHOOL WINNETKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CI.~RC H OF t I 9~5.7 914.6 X 54TH '924 -6 916.8~4 dUL - F 2004 Master Transfer has 8 dock trucks & 19 semi trucks, in semi trucks are stored ~ customer's locations. The only storage of product would be non-hazmat, palletized & only held for next day delivery. We have some major customers that work in the paper recycling industries in which we use many trailers and would need to conduct regular scheduled maintenance on these units. No trailer that is used for this purpose will be loaded with any product when they come in for maintenance. We also have customers that drop off trailers that need repair and would use the front parking spots. In return they would need to pick up there trailer after the repairs have been completed. The front lot would help maintain security and keep unauthorized personal from our main area of operations. We also run a garbage company called Master Waste; these 4 trucks would run out of our Crystal location. How ever we would use the facility in New Hope for our brake downs and regularly scheduled maintenance on these trucks. Also some concern has come up with the pond out front of the facility. Master Transfer would take pride in keeping it clean of trash and weeds around the location. We respectfully request the planning committee to waive the final plat & coordinate this with our approval of our plan. President ~' J~had M~er Vice President 5232 Hanson Court North · Crystal, MN 55429 · Phone: (763) 533-4301 · Fax: (763) $35-0638 · master@winternet.com Master Transfer Company was established in 1973 in Robbinsdale, Mn. moving to Crystal, Mn. in the late 1970's. We have been providing local cartage for many corporations in the manufacturing sector. Over the years our company has grown from one to thirty trucks and we have many storage trailers. Our core business also caters to the printing and recycling industry. Ninety percent of our work is same day delivery. Our trucks generally start at 7:00am and are done between 3:00 and 5:00pm We occasionally have two to three trucks that arrive back between 7:00 and 8:00pm. It is also primarily a Monday through Friday operation. Our new facility will allow us to operate more efficiently everyday, from parking our equipment to working on maintenance with ease. The new building will be used for operations & maintenance. All maintenance will be done indoors. We store no hazardous material on site. The building will have HVAC units on the roof, which will be painted to match the building. We will also be storing a container outside for tires: Our snow removal plan includes a plow truck and a bobcat to put snow in the pond on site and/or haul out to another location. Our fence will be slated on two sides for an esthetically pleasing look. 'The building will also have a small 5' x 8' sign on the site. 5232 Hanson Court North · Crystal, MN 55429 · Phone: (763) 533-4301 · Fax:(763) $35-0638, master@winternet.com Servicing Local Cartage needs since 1973 Family Owned dc Operated Tractor Trailers for large shipments Dock trucks for smaller shipments Rental trailers for your storage needs Competitive hourly/pallet/mileage/weight rates Serving the 7 county Metro area Hot Shot Service for Five State Area Specializing in 'Dedicated Freight Service' Many Satisfied Customers References available on request Mark Master, President 'Chad Master, Vice President Jan Linderholm, Office Administrator 06/11/04 14:48 FAX 7634348007 RLK KL~SIST0 LTD ~002 Engineering. Planning· SurveYing .. Landscape.Architecture ( K"UUSISTO LTD '") June ~ 1;'.2-0o4 ROger. Axel '; Buildii~g Official C!ty'ofNeWHope- 4401 Xylon Ave., N,. New'Hope,. ~ .55428-489.8 RI,I{ Project # 2004~43~K 5. ~e.p~.pro~.~ ~-K~W L~. ~r~ent ~c..co~t site'h~ 6.. ' See p~emem.~cfion'dc~[-" ' · . '(~63) 4~4-7646.; i~,a.A~0~e~ B~ule~rd NE'.'-:.Suite ~4: .-' Ham ~ake; MN 55304' ~ F~'(-763) 4B~-8007 06/11/04 14:48 FAX 7634348007 (-KErU- SISTO LT~ ') RLK KL~rSISTO LTD 003 Engineering. Planning ~'Surveying. 'Landscape Architecture If you have any questions'or need'. _additional infozmation, l~lease.contaet our · (.76'3)' 434~7646 '- .]321: Andovei- BoUl'evar'd-NE:. SuRe-~ -" Ham'.gake~ MN 55304'* - FAX'(763) 43a,.:8007~ . - .- . ..... _ . .. .: '.... ~qUal. OpPbrtunitY'~EmpioYer :....-'. : -: .... :. . _ . Engineering. Planning Surveying. Landscape Architecture KUUSISTO LTD ) June 25, 2004 Mr. Roger Axel. Building Official CiW of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope. MN 554284898 Re: Master Transfer RLK Project # 2004-435-K Dear Mr. Axel: The following changes have been made to the Master Transfer site, per Vmce VanderTop's review dated June 16, 2004: · A watermain-offset detail was added to provide separation between the existing and proposed watermams. · The watermain to the building is now 6" DIP. · A fire hydrant has been added. · The 6" DIP into the building will be the fire service line: a 1.5" copper service was added for domestic use. · A note was added to patch 54th Avenue and Zealand Avenue to the existing aggregate and pavement depth. · The overflows of the catchbasins adjacent to the building are now l-foot below the building elevation. · The overflow of CB-5 is now directed the proposed pond. · The high water level of the pond was revised per Bonestroo's storm water model. · The skimmer structure has been revised, and an overflow structure has been added. · An 8-foot bench is now proposed on the pond providing additional volume. · Additional pipe capacity was added to the storm sewer between CB-5 and FES-3 (see attached storm sewer calculations) · The storm sewer has a minimum cover of 1.3-foot'. Invert elevations are matched m the storm sewer structures, in order to maintain maximum cover over the pipe. Additional revisions to the plans include: · The track parking on the east side of the building and the proposed fence location were revised per Frank Feela's discussion with the city. · A mm around was added in the automobile parking lot. · Landscaping has been eliminated inside the fence. Offices: Hibbing · Minnetonka · Ham Lake - Twin Ports (763) 434-7646 · 1321Andover Boulevard NE · Suite 114 · Ham Lake, MN 55304 · FAX (763) 434-8007 Equal Opportunity Employer Mr. Roger Axel June 25. 2004 Page T~vo Please note that the large parking stalls are sized for trailer parking only: also. there is space for the tractor and trailer combination to maneuver on the east side of the building, per the Turning Movement E.xhibits previously submitted and the attached Turning Movement Exhibits. Two lights were added to improve the lighting in front of the building. The floodlights (wSth a top glare shield) in the rear of the building remain, because the area is fenced, is adjacent to railroad tracks, and will rarely be used at night. We propose to linut the driveway along the western propem.' line to enter-only traffic. Attached for your reference are the following: Grading and Utility, Plans (15 sets, 1 - 1 lx17 reduction) - Landscape Plan (15 sets) - Revised Storm Sewer Calculations (2 sets) - Photometric Plan/Lighting Information (2 sets) - Turning Movement Exhibit (2 sets) - Fence Fabric If you have any questions or need additional reformation, please contact our office. Sincerely. RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. Daniel W. Sabatka. E.I.T. Project Engineer DWS: 1st Enclosures cc: Mark Master, Master Transfer Frank Feela~ Frank Feela, Inc. NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners('~nacplanning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: Kirk McDonald Bob Kirmis / Alan Brixius July 6, 2004 New Hope - Masters New Hope Addition 131.01 - 04.14 Background Master Transfer has submitted plans calling for the construction of a 5,048 square foot warehouse building upon a 3.4 acre site located south of 54th Avenue North and east of Zealand Avenue. The site is presently described as Outlot A, Thompson New Hope Addition and is zoned I, Industrial. To accommodate the proposal, the following approvals are necessary. 1. Subdivision (to formally plat Outlot A). 2. Site and Building Plan Review. 3. Conditional Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage area is to exceed 20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure. 4. Conditional Use Permit to allow the erection of a fence in excess of 8 feet in height (10 foot fence height proposed). Attached for Reference: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Exhibit C: Exhibit D: Exhibit E: Exhibit F: Exhibit G: Exhibit H: Exhibit I: Site Location Preliminary Plat ' Site Plan Site Maneuvering Diagrams LandScape Plan Utility Plan Grading & Drainage Plan Lighting Plan Building Elevation Issues Analysis Subdivision Processinq. As noted previously, the subject property is currently described as Outlot A, Thompson New Hope Addition. To accommodate the development proposal, the outlot must be formally platted as a buildable lot. As a single lot subdivision, the preliminary and final plat can be processed simultaneously. Lot Requirements. Within I-1 zoning districts, a minimum lot area of I acre and minimum width of 100 feet is required. The proposed lot measures 3.2 acres in size and 227 feet in width and therefore exceeds such minimum requirements. Easements. The applicant is proposing to vacate an existing ponding easement in the southeast corner of the property and locate a new ponding area (easement) in the northwest corner of the property. The City Engineer should determine whether the proposed pond on- site is of a size and design to address the needs of the site. This is necessary to determine if the vacation of the existing drainage easement is appropriate. In addition, a shared access easement with the adjacent westedy property has been proposed. While the shared access is considered generally positive, some concerns exist in regard to the access location. This issue will be addressed further in the "Site and Building Plan Review" section of this report. With the platting of the Thompson Addition (which included Outlot A), the a cross access easement was recorded over Outlot A and Lot 1 to accommodate shared access. In consideration of the Thompson Addition plat, discussions included the possible relocation of the driveway to better facilitate parking and circulation. There was however, no discussion or approval to allow a third curb cut onto 54th Avenue between the two parcels. Section 4-3(e)(4).h.10 of the ordinance stipulates that each property shall be allowed one driveway access per 125 feet of street frontage. Outlot A has 227 feet of frontage. As such, this outlot is not entitled to a second access. Past discussions raised issue with curb cut 2 location in relation to Zealand Avenue. The City must decide if the third curb cut will be allowed. This issue will be discussed further within the site and building plan review section of this report. Park Dedication. The new lot shall be subject to the City's park land dedication fees. Grading and Drainaqe. As noted previously, the applicant is propOsing to re-locate an existing ponding easement on the property from the southeast corner of the property to the northeast corner along 54th Avenue. The impact of such change on site and/or area drainage should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. Utilities. A utility plan has been provided that illustrates a utility connection from the north side of 54th Avenue North. The utility plan indicates the need to cut 54th Avenue to access the utilities. The 'notes do not clearly indicate the location and size of the street cut. The plan calls for restoration of the street to City standards. The City Engineer must comment on the acceptability of the utility plans. Site and Building Plan Review Use. Master Transfer caters to printing and recycling businesses. The busineSs operates from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The applicant has indicated that occasionally two or three trucks will arrive between 7:00 and 8:00 pm. In review of the applicant's site plan and narrative, questions exist in regard to the following: 2. 3. 4. The number of company-owned trucks that will be stored on site. The parking or storing of trucks on the north side of the building. The type of storage or warehousing involved with the business. The number of trips per day generated from the site. This information should be provided as conditions of site .and building plan approval. Building Height. Within I, Industrial districts, a maximum height requirement of 6 stories or 72 feet is imposed. The proposed office/warehouse measures 26 feet in height and complies with this requirement. Setbacks. As shown below, the proposed warehouse building meets applicable I, Industrial district setback requirements: Required Setback Proposed Setback Front 30 feet 280 feet Side 10 feet 30/118 feet Rear 10 feet (abutting RR) 268 feet Off-street Parking. As shown below, a total of eight off-street parking stalls are required of the proposed warehouse building: 3 Use Ratio Required Spaces Office (2,067 s.f.) (1,860) 1 space per 300 s.f. 6 Warehouse (3,652 s.f) (3,287) 1 space per 1,500 s.f. · 2 Total 8 The site plan illustrates 26 parking stalls in excess of the supply requirement of the ordinance. While stalls are properly dimensioned for automobile parking, some concern exists in regard to the potential intermixing of automobile and truck parking northeast of the building. Considering that the proposed parking supply significantly exceeds the anticipated demand for automobile parking, it is recommended that the excess parking stalls be converted to green space. Truck Parkinq and Circulation. The applicant has furnished truck maneuvering details for the site. In review of these details, the following concerns exist: · There appears to be 10 truck parking spaces outside the fence area. The location and th visibility of the large trucks from 54 Avenue and the residential area to the north presents a concern. Outdoor storage (which includes the ovemight parking of trucks) will not be allowed with the front yard of the property. All storage materials should be located in side or rear yards and be screened from view of the adjacent right-of-way. The concrete pad for trailer stands suggest that trailers may be stored forward of the building. Trailers without tractors are storage and must be located behind the principal building. The truck parking stalls are not dimensioned to accommodate tractor and trailer combinations. If these stalls are dimensioned for tractor/trailer cOmbination, they will interfere with truck movements on the site. The truck parking/storage bays east of the building do not have the proper dimensions to accommodate tractor and tractor/trailer combinations maneuvering. In review of the site plan, the following changes are recommended: A. Eliminate the truck parking in front of the fence. B. Limit truck parking east of the building to smaller trucks. Access. As previously indicated, a shared access with the adjacent westerly lot has been proposed. While shared access is typically considered positive, some concern exists in regard to its proximity to the adjacent Zealand Avenue intersection. 4 As noted earlier, the third access point being requested along the west property line With Thompson Addition is not permitted by ordinance. The curb cut location is jogged with Zealand Avenue presenting an unsafe intersection. Past discussions with the applicant reveal that their desire for the third access is to segregate truck traffic between their site and the Red Wing Food site to the west. It is the opinion of staff that the drive should be eliminated. If however, the City wishes to accommodate the applicant, this drive should be designed for trucks only to. reduce the number of trips per day at this curb cut. Design and signage should be used to restrict the driveway use to trucks. Loading. Loading docks are proposed on the north and south sides of the building. Specifically, two garage doors are proposed on the north (front) elevation while five doors are proposed on the south side of the building. The detail on truck movement illustrates acceptable access and egress to and from the loading door. Trash. The site plan illustrates a trash enclosure located south of the proposed fence. This location is accessible but raises concern for appearance. A detail of the trash enclosure elevation must be provided. The trash enclosure exterior must match the principal building. Landscape Plan.. As required, a landscape plan has. been submitted for review. Generally speaking, the planting quantities appear to be generous meet City standards. The following comments are however, offered: The paved surface generally follows a 916 elevation. The landscape area of the east property line provides a 918 elevation. This provides two feet of berm. o The applicant is providing a combination of fencing and landscaping to screen the storage area. The fence is 10 feet high (fences taller than eight feet require a conditional use permit) with fence fabric. The applicant should provide a sample of the fence fabric. The landscaping outside the fence consists of four foot tall emerald arborvitae and Welch juniper. The City Forester has questioned the ability of such plantings to fulfill their intended function and has recommended the reconsideration of the screening plan (design and planting selection). The fence may limit the planting space for the boundary line plantings. A five foot planting strip should be provided between the fence and property line. Landscaping should be provided along the front building foundation. The landscape plan does not include any irrigation. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the site should be irrigated. 5 In review of the landscape plan, the City Forester has recommended that proposed Colorado Blue Spruce Trees be replaced with Norway Spruce or Black Hills Spruce trees. Impervious Surface. The maximum impervious surface for an industrial property is 80 percent. The .grading plan notes reveal green space at 21.5 percent. The applicant should verify these quantities. Liehtina. The applicant has submitted lighting details of the site. The front parking shall be served with 90 degree cutOff, hooded lights on 20 foot high poles. The photometric plan shows compliance with City standards.. The rear of the property is to be illuminated by two floodlights on 25 foot high poles. The lighting consultant is proposing to use high pressure sodium HPS lamps (orange colored) to soften the lighting. While the photometric plan shows compliance with City light readings at the property line, some concern exists in regard to the proposed "spotlights" in the rear yard of the prOperty. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the source of the light may not be visible from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. Si_ana~e. Wall Si.qn - the front building elevation shows a sign that is approximately 98 square feet in area. This meets the City standard for industrial building. Freestanding Si.qn - The applicant's narrative requests a five foot by eight foot or 40 square foot freestanding sign. This is compliant with City standards. All freestanding signs must be set back 10 feet from property lines. The site plan does not show proposed sign locations. Snow Storaqe. The applicant is proposing to move snow onto the ponding area or take it off site. Conditional Use Permits Outdoor Storage. As previously indicated, the applicant has requested the approval of a conditional use permit to allow an outdoor storage area to exceed 20 percent of the area of the principal building. According to Section 4-20.E.1 of the City Code, such activity is allowed only when the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The outdoor storage area is screened and landscaped from adjacent residential uses and public right-of-way in compliance with the City Code. A wire weave/chain link security fence shall be required around the outdoor storage area in conformance with the City Code. Open oUtdoor storage areas intended for the exclusive storage of semi-trailers may be exempt from the required security fencing provided the storage are is delineated and the individual trailers are secured. 6 3. The open outdoor storage area is surfaced with concrete or bituminous. The open outdoor storage area shall not be loCated within any front yard or side yard abutting a public right-of-way. The open outdoor storage shall be set back five feet from all side and rear lot lines and shall not be located within a utility or drainage easement. 5. The open outdoor storage area shall not utilize any required off-street parking, loading areas or access space, as required by the City Code. The open outdoor storage area shall not be used for the storage of hazardous liquids, solids, gases or wastes. This provision does not prohibit the property owner from obtaining an administrative permit for the outdoor storage of propane or LP gas. Of primary concern with the proposed outdoor storage activities is the apparent location of outdoor storage activities within the front yard area and directly east of the proposed building where it will be visible from 54th Avenue. As a condition of CUP approval, outdoor storage on the north and east sides of the building (outside of the fenced area) should not be allowed. Additionally, outdoor storage should be limited to the storage of trucks and truck trailers. Any desired change to this requirement would require the processing of a CUP amendment. Fencinq. The proposed outdoor storage area is to be secured via a ten foot high security fence. The applicant has indicated that a fabric material is to be integrated to screen outdoor storage. According to the City Code, fences in excess of eight feet (in industrial districts) shall only be allowed via conditional use permit. While the screening of the outdoor stage area is considered positive, some concern exists in regard to the proposed fence height. Of specific concern is a lack of visibility in case of a fire emergency. As a condition of CUP approval, the proposed fence height should be found to be acceptable by the City Fire Inspector. Recommendation The proposed Use is allowed within the I, Industrial zoning district and the submitted plan' is generally well designed. Some design related concerns do however, remain. As a result, the following is recommended: Approval of the Master New Hope Addition preliminary/final plat subject to the following conditions: The existing ponding easement in the southeast corner be formally vacated by the City. 7 The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to site drainage. The City Engineer I~r0vide comment and recommendation' in regard to site utilities. Park dedication fees, as determined by the City, be satisfied. Verification be provided that a cross access easement has been established and a cross access agreement executed between the subject property and the neighboring property to the west. Approval of site and building plans subject to the following conditions: The western curb cut access be eliminated. If however, the City is inclined to allow such access, it be limited only to truck access. 2. The applicant provide information related to the following: The number of company-owned trucks that will be stored on site. The parking or storing of trucks on the north side of the building. The type of storage or warehousing involved with the business. The number of trips per day generated from the site. Outdoor storage (which includes the overnight parking of trucks) within the front yard and east side yard (north of the fenced area) of the property Shall be prohibited. Excess automobile parking stalls (those in excess of the minimum supply requirement) be converted to green space. 5. Truck parking stalls north of the fenced area be eliminated. A detail of the trash enclosure elevation be provided. The exterior of the trash enclosure shall match that of the principal building. As recommended by the City Forester, the variety and design of proposed screen plantings be reconsidered. 8. A five foot planting strip be provided between the fence and property line. 9. Landscaping be provided along the front building foundation. 10. The subject site be irrigated. 8 11. 12. 13. As recommended by the City Forester, the proposed Colorado Blue Spruce Trees be replaced with Norway Spruce or Black Hills Spruce trees. The applicant verify that impervious surface coverage on the site does not exceed 80 percent. The source of outdoor lighting shall not be visible from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. 14. All site signage meet applicable ordinance requirements. Approval of a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage to exceed 20 of the area of the building subject to the following conditions: 1. Outdoor storage on the north side of the building shall not be allowed. 2. The outdoor storage area be surfaced in bituminous or concrete. The open outdoor storage area not be used for the storage of hazardous liquids, solids, gases or wastes. Outdoor storage shall be limited to the storage of trucks and truck trailers. Any desired change to this requirement shall require the processing of a CUP amendment. Do Approval of a conditional use permit to allow a fence in excess of 8 feet subject to the following conditions: 1. The apPlicant provide a sample of the fence fabric. 2. The proposed fence height is found to be acceptable by the City Fire Inspector 3. The fence not exceed 10 feet in height. Roger Axel Steve Sandral Vince Vandertop Master Transfer, 5232 Hanson Court Minneapolis, MN 55429 9 Bonestroo 'Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. · Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. · Glenn R. Cook, P.E. · Robert G. Schunicht, P.E · Jerry A, Bourdon, P.E. · Mark A. Hanson, P.E Senior Consultants: Robert W, Rosene, P,E. · Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. · Richard E. Turner, P.E. · Susan M, Eberlin, C.P.A, Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E. · Robert R. Pfeffede, P.E. · Richard W. Foster, P.E. · David O. Loskota, P.E.. · Michael T, Rautmann, P.E. · Ted K, Field, P.E, · Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. · Mark R, Rolfs, P.E. · David A. Bonestmo, M.B.A. · Sidney P. Williamson, P.E,, L.S. · Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. · AJlan Rick Schmidt, P.E. · Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. · James R. Meland, P.E. · Miles B, Jensen, P.E. · L. Phillip Gravel I~1, P.E., Daniel J. Edgerton, P,E. · Ismael Martinez, P.E. · Thomas A. Syfl(o, P.E. · Sheldon J. Johnson · Dale A. Grove, P.E. · Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. · Robert J, Devery, P.E. Offices: St. Paul, St, Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN · Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, IL Website: www. bonestroo.com Date: To: From: Subject: July 7, 2004 Kirk McDonald Cc: Mark Hanson, Guy Johnson Vince Vander Top Master Transfer- Master New Hope Addition Our File No. 34-Gen E04-12 Review comments were previously issued on June 16. Comments are not repeated in this memo but previous comments should still be considered if not already met. We have reviewed the revised submitted plans for the site improvements .and offer.the following additional comments. Preliminary Grading Plan The storm water from the site will be directed to a pond in the northwest corner of the site. The outlet of this pond flows through a proposed storm sewer to the swale/ditch on the north side of Waymouth foods. This configuration is preferred versus the existing drainage pattern which routes flow below the Red Wing building to the pond/low area on the south side of the Waymouth building. a. We have discussed the proposed improvements in a general way with Waymouth Foods. The applicant and City must determine if drainage easement exists over the swale. If it does not, easement must be obtained. b. It is recommended that the improvements be discussed in more detail with Waymouth foods. c. We have completed a storm water model of the proposed improvements and the downstream system. Based.on this modeling, improvements (pipe replacement) will be required at the outlet of the Waymouth swale. We are in the process of describing the required improvements. Any outlet improvements will be the responsibility of Master Transfer and this development. d. The discharge to the Waymouth swale and improvements to 'the outlet of this swale will increase the frequency and amount of overflows to Boone Avenue. These increases are not expected to be significant, however. This will need to be reviewed with Public Works. o Three driveway accesses to the site was not recommended in previous comments Further discussion included making the two western driveways ingress only and the eastern driveway egress only. The width of the center driveway was also going to be reduced. These modifications are not indicated on the revised plans. End of memo 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600 · Fax: 6512636-131I Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects TO: Kirk McDonald Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik end Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer end Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. · Marvin L. Sorvata, P.E. · Glenn R. Cook, P.E. · Robert G. Schunicht, P.E, · Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E. · Mark A. Hanson, P.E. Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P.E. · Joseph C. Am:ierlik, P.E. · Richard E. Turner, P.E. · Susan M. Ebedin, C.P.A. Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E. · RoDert R. Pfefferle, P.E. · Ricilard W, Foster, P.E. · David O. Loskota, P.E. · Michael T. Rautrnann, P.E. · Ted K. Field, P.E. · Kenneth P. An0erson, P.E. · Mark R. Rotfs, P.E. · David A. Bonestroo, M.B.A.· Si0ney P. Wi/liamson, P.E., - L.S. · Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. · AJlan Rick Schmidt, P.E, · Thomas W. Peteraon, P.E. - James R. Meland, P.E. - Miles B. Jensen, P.E. · L, Phillip Gravel II1, P.E. · DanieJ J. Eogerton, P,E. · lsmael MartJnez, P.E. · Thomas A. Syfko, P.E, · Shelclon J. Johnson · Dale A. Grove, P.E. · Thomas A. Rooshar, P.E. · Robert J. Devery, P.E. Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN · Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, IL Website: www.bonestroo.com FROM: Vince Vander Top CC: Mark Hanson, Guy Johnson DATE: June 16, 2004 SUBJECT: Master Transfer- Master New Hope Addition Our File No. 34-Gen E04-12 We have reviewed the submitted plans for the site improvements. Please consider the following: Preliminary Utility Plan Water main connection is shown per Public Works requirements. However, the following changes should be made. a. Include a water main offset if required to route the new water main under the existing water main in 54th Avenue. b. The water main into the site will need to 6-inch in diameter. c. Include a fn'e hydrant on site per Fire Department requirements. d. Separate the domestic and fire service outside the building. Include a stop box on the service and valve on the fire line. 2. Sanitary service is shown at minimum grade. Configuration is acceptable. 3. Patch 54th Avenue and Zealand Avenue to existing aggregate and pavement thicknesses. The wear course patch should be considered in 2005. Preliminary Grading Plan Refer to the attached comments relating to the storm sewer and pond. The proposed and existing systems were modeled. It appears the configuration will work with some modifications. 5. The City and applicant must verify that easement is maintained over the existing ditch north of Waymouth Foods. The work must be.coordinated with Waymouth Foods. 6. Three driveway accesses to the site is not recommended. The combination of the western most driveway could be considered. This should be discussed with the applicant. The combined driveway should be located across from Zealand. Avenue. End of memo 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600. Fax: 651-636-1311 Memo Project Name: Master Transfer To: Vince Vander Top From: Brad Schleeter Re: Drainage Review Comments Client: City of New Hope File .No: 34Gen Date: June 16, 2004 Development: Master Transfer Engineer: RLK Submittal: Stormwater calculations (quantity and quality), storm sewer design, grading plan Date of Plans: June 11, 2004 Summary of Recommendations Based on a review of the proposed Master Transfer, we offer the following comments and recommendations. The recommendations refleCt City design standards. Gradinq and Drainaqe: 1. It is recommended that the catch basin overflows adjacent to the proposed building be at least 2 feet below the building Iow floor elevation. 2. The overflow from CB-5 should be directed to the pond. The northern overflow elevation should be set a minimum of 0.5 feet below the overflow to the south. Water Quantity: 3. The Master Transfer site currently drains though the adjacent Red Wing proPerty via storm sewer underneath the Red Wing building into a pond on the Waymouth Farms property. The submitted plan does not maintain the existing drainage pattern, but rather reroutes flow along the northern edge of the Waymouth property into an existing ditch. The City wanted to know what affect routing flows from the Master Transfer pond would have on the downstream ditch and storm sewer system. The submitted Master Transfer pond, along with the downstream drainage System has been modeled in ×PSWMM. It should be noted that the existing storm sewer system serving the Red Wing property was included in the model and dudng larger events, the Red Wing system overflows Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. 2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311 Memo into fhe submJ~ed Master Transfer pond. A summa~ of the rate con~rol analysis foe ~he submi~ed pond and downsfream sysfem (based on our calculations) Js included below. Table 1: Modeling Summary Storm Event Pond HWL Pond Q~eak I Ultimate Ditch HWL (feet) (cfs)T (feet) 2-year Event 912.2 1.4~ 899.7 5-year Event 912.72 1.84 900;3 100-year Event 914.0 6.5 t 902.23 ,y are controlled by a prc )osed 6-inch orifice. 2The proposed internal weir wall was set above the 5-year HWL at 912.8. 3The existing ditch overflow elevation is 902.4. It is the City's desire to reduce the pond discharge from the smaller storm events to a greater extent than that provided by the submitted 15-inch pipe. Based on this desire, a proposed 2-stage skimmer structure with an internal weir wall/orifice combination was included. A 6-inch orifice (invert 911.0) within an internal weir wall provides rate control for the smaller storm events. For larger events, the weir wall (set at 912.8) is overtopped and rates are controlled by the submitted 15-inch pipe. With the proposed 2-stage skimmer structure, the submitted pond meets rate control requirements for both the 2-year and 100-year storm events. An ovedand emergency overflow for the submitted pond does not appear to be a feasible option, thus a piped emergency overflow (see attached detail) should be provided. A piped overflow includes a second outlet structure (invert elevation set at the 100-year pond HWL) with an oversized outlet pipe exiting the structure. A 21-inch overflow pipe is recommended to ensure adequate overflow pipe capacity. Water~ 5. The submitted pond meets NURP water quality standards. A minimum pond average depth of 3 feet is recommended to reduce the frequency of dredging sediment from the pond. Additional pond wet volume in the submitted pond is necessary to meet this recommendation. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associ.._ates, Inc. 2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax:' 651-636-1311 Memo 7. The submitted submerged inlet type skimmer structure is not recommended for both maintenance and accessibility reasons. ^ standard Cit~ skimmer outlet structure should be provided (see attached detail). Storm Sewer: 8. Additional pipe capacity should be provided between CB-5 and FES-3. A copy of our rational storm sewer design sheet is attached for your reference. 9. A minimum of 2.5 feet of cover should be provided over storm sewer pipe in paved areas. 10. Upstream and downstream pipe crowns within manholes should be matched. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. 2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311 2"x6" keyway ~ into wall~ coSt supplier ~ by Baffle wall ~ . construc:ted-~ ,,~ ! A in field by ~ ~ contractor . ~,~ ~x" Dia. hole ~~~ in baffle wall ~~ill II~ ) I1~~ ~ For gra[e design see Plate Hole for 500~. 1 xx" RCP SKIMMER GRATE xx" dia. hole in baffle wall I Elev.=xxx.x Elev.=xxx.x /~ Flev,-- xxx.x Elev.= xxx,x Elev.: xxx,x ~ xx ¢ hole in ~/ baffle wall , ~odd!tio,n, al #4 S I ~. #4©12" I~ horizontal ' #4 © 12" vertical .SEC-TION A-A _CONCRETE BAFFLE WALl .... Outlet (NWL) Elev.=xxx.x 4.5' X 1.5' min. opening 12 CY ---X Elev.=xxx.x Class 5% Riprop '~ 0.5 _~_ 11' 6" aggregate backfill (MnDOT Spec. 3149H Mod.) 5' Dia. manhole Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates REVISED: 2-05 FILE NAME: July2000 Hole for xx" Dia. RCP 3/4"-2" Clear Rock Note: When baffle wall height is greater than 5' above the outlet pipe invert the following shall be required. 1. Steps 2. 6' Dia. MH SKIMMER WITH CONCRETE BAFFLE WALL PLATE NO.: 5OO6.2 6-1/2" SS anchor bolts w/clips t 1/2"x3/8" outer ring I /~l 1/2"x3./8" steel Dots @ 4" O:C. I~~ Manhole SKIMMER MH DIAMETER OPENING 4' 4'xl.5' 5' 5'xl.5' 6' 6'xl.5' steps shall be placed so that offset hole in top slob is facing downstream. I/4"× 14" steel bar, weld _to each member Hot- dipped galvanized grate in 2 sections No block structures ore allowed. Elev. --' xxx Elev.=xxx ~ Top of barrel section below top slob  r'l/ .to hove flat top edge sealed with J~ 2 beads of Ramnek or equal, Varies I ~==~~ Manhole ,te?,s, Neenoh !2' j16'~ I,'l or equal, 16' on center. li- ~ Aluminum steps approved. i 5 , ,, , ~L'l ~-All joints in manhole to hove --_ ..vo.r.~es ~ ',l "O" ring rubber gaskets.  4"-0" Typ. ~ : ' - '~' '_L..---"-'~ ~'ipe shall be cut out flush ~ with inside face of wall. Last Revision: Mar. 2001 SECTION depth. Increase thickness I" for every 4' of de_p.th greater than 14' and reinforce with 6" x 6" 10/10 mesh'. ,,STANDARD DETAILF; STANDARD OVERFLOW STRUCTURE City Ptote No STO- 17 ~8_$T017 DWC Storm Sewer Analysis Worksheet. Rational Method Client: Cl~y o~ New Project: Masle~ Tr~lsfer Proj No ~Gen : : BPS 6/1~4 ~-5 ~MH~ :OMMENTS Ov~<2.E Pa~e I ~ 1 DOUGLAS J. DEBNER2 GORDON L. JENSENl CLARISSA M. KLUG GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDRALL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q. BRYNESTAD 'Real Property Law Specialist Certified By The Minnesoha State Bar Association -'Admitted in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING, STE. 201 BROOKL~ .~ PARK, MINNESOTA 55443-1968 TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 · TELEFAX (763) 493-5193 e-mail law~j ensen-sondrall.com Writer's Direct Dial No.: (763) 201-0217 e-mail djd@jensen-sondrall, com June 22, 2004 VIA FACSIMILE TO: (763) 531-5136 AND BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: Revised Preliminary Plat for Masters New Hope Addition Our File No.: 99.15062 Dear Kirk: I have received the revised proposed preliminary plat for the property to be known as "Masters New Hope Addition" (hereinafter "Plat"). I have reviewed the Plat for compliance with the City's preliminary plat ordinances found at New Hope City Code~ Section 13-4(a) et seq. and have noted the folloWing. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 2 The Plat is in compliance with these provisions. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Plat is not in compliance with several provisions of City Code Section 13-4(a)(2) because the Plat does not provide full information to 350 fnot ~yond ~e beund~ies ,,e [he !and bekng p!axed, u .......... r :- is '~' ..... a ...... -,:-_ the City Attorney'.s Office that City does not need to require strict compliance with these requirements in this instance. Therefore it appears there is no need to go into detail on these matters at this time. C. PROPOSED DESIGN FEATURES:3 1. City Code Section 13-4(a)(3)(e): Sewer lines and water mains. Status: Non-compliance. Comment: The Plat does indicate the location of proposed storm sewers and sanitary sewers, but does not indicate the size of those sewers. The Plat does not indicate either the location or the size of proposed water mains. Any references to "Code" in this letter are referring to the New Hope City Code. See Code Section 13-4(a)(1). See Code Section 13-4(a)(3). June 22, 2004 Page 2 2. City Code Section 13-4(a)(3)(g): Building setback lines. Status: Non-compliance. Comment: The Plat legend identifies a "bUilding setback line," but such a line does not appear on the Plat. However, Note five (5) in the "General Notes" section of the Plat does provide setback information. 3. City Code Section 13-4(a) (3)(j): Water supply. Status: Non-compliance.. Comment: The Plat does not show how water is to be provided to the platted property. The Plat does show currently existing fire hydrants on an adjoining property, but the Plat does not show any proposed or existing fire hydrants on the propert3~ being platted. Do SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:4 The City Attorney's Office is not aware of any supplementary information being required in connection with the Plat. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN:5 The property being platted does not border "any existing or proposed trunk highway, county road or highway". Therefore Code Section 13-4(a)(5) does not apply to the Plat and none of those items are addressed here. F. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Evidence of Ownership: As a matter of City policy, plat approval applicants are required to submit to the City a commitment for title insurance. Such a commitment will allow the ~City to determine that the proper individuals are signing a plat. A title insurance policy insuring the City's interest in any easement or right-of- way to be dedicated on the Plat will be required in connection with the approval of the final plat. Therefore, a title insurance commitment may as well serve as the evidence of ownership for the Plat. The commitment for title insurance must be submitted to the City Attorney's Office prior to final plat approval as all owners need to sign the final plat as well as any mortgagee. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Very truly your~s~ /D Dou~la~/J. Debner, Assistant City Attorney, Cit~ o,f New Hope cc: Steven A. Sondrall, New Hope City Attorney (via e~il m sas~jemen-son~l.com) Clarissa M. ~ug, New Hope Assistam City Attorney (via emaflm c~jemen-son~l.com) Pm Sylvester, New Hope A~nistrative Support Speci~ist (via e~ to psylvester~ci.new-hope.m.m) Vincent T. V~der Top, New Hope Engineer (via email m vv~denop~bones~oo.com) AI~ Brixius, New Hope Pl~ng Consulter (via e~il to pl~ers~nacpl~g.com) See Code Section 13-4(a)(4). See Code § 13-4(a)(5). Sylvester Pam From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Surratt Aaron Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:42 PM Sylvester Pam McDonald Kirk Comments for projects discussed in today's meeting For Master Transfer: · One private hydrant will be required on site for this project within 100 ft. of Fire Department Connection. · We need Clarification of what will be stored in the building in the storage areas and what if anything will be left stored in trucks on site. McDonald Kirk From: Surratt Aaron Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:29 PM To: McDonald Kirk Cc: Sylvester Pam Subject: Project Comments Master Transfer has shown all required items for fire protection. If you need anything else, let me know. McDonald Kirk From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jordan Manuel Thursday, July 08, 2004 10:39 AM McDonald Kirk Sylvester Pam; Johnson Guy Master Transfer Review Note at the end of the message, my previous comments. Here are some more comments on their latest revision: #1 is completely gone. The potentially nicest area is now off the plan. Pity. #2 and #3 have been corrected. Good. #4 has removed ALL plants for the fence area, leaving the rock only. They may as well lay down black plastic under rocks to stop weeds or any other plants from growing. #5 addressed mulching specs, but still needs to add: only 4" hardwood mulch (versus 6" deep), and keep it at least 2" away from the base of woody plants (only addressed in the conifer tree diagram and planting specs, without a specific distance away from trunk). #6 was addressed, but in the general notes (#4) it say to fert and prune EXISTING trees to be saved, but the plan does not show any being saved (it did in the first plan!). #7 STILL an issue. #8 STILL an issue. No irrigation past the time of owner acceptance. #9 was addressed. #10 and #11 are STILL issues. We need at least a 3 year maintenance plan for the seed mix area. Additional comments: #1 Plant schedule says 7 honeylocust to be planted. I count only 4. #2 Several of the red maples seem to be planted in the pond (one actually 2' from the bottom of the pond!) and/or within the MNDOT seed mix area. They will not grow in water (they are NOT bald cypress or mangrove trees!l) and will nor flourish within the seed mix plant areas due to competition for resources and the fact that they are a woodland, not a prairie species! #3 We need a lot more detail on the seeding of the MNDOT mix around the pond: how/who/when they are going to plant (many of the species in the 26B mix require pre-germination treatments, 3-5 year maintenance plan including weed control and eradication, germination goals and plans for reseeding bare areas, type of mulch to be used .... Also, what is the black thick line on the east side of the pond 'island'? Is it a fence? How high? I would like to see a more detailed drawing of this area and where all the plants/plantings will be in relation to permanent structures and each other. #4 How/where are they planning on snow storage? Will it be near plantings? Manuel Jordan Contract Manager and City Forester City of New Hope 5500 International Parkway New Hope, MN 55428 763-592-6763 (direct line) 763-592-6776 (fax) mjordan@ci.new-hope.mn.us 1. The nicest looking plants and design are on the S end of the lot and will most likely NOT be visible (especially if they get the permission to make a tall, screened fence) by almost anyone. The rest is a typical, boring list of commonly sold (due to overstocking) nursery species. 2. Species selection of trees: substitute Co. blue spruce (has inherent disease problems handling our humidity levels in the growing season; I'll be removing it as a recommended tree from the city's tree list) for Norway spruce, or black hills spruce. 3. Species code "F" (peking cotoneaster) is not on the plan I have, but listed anyway. 4. The idea that the emerald arborvitae and welch juniper will grow in the minimal strip between fence and parking lot, WITHOUT truck damage, WITHOUT irrigation, PLANTED with rock mulch, potentially in shade (due to fence screening), is a fantasy. They need to start over and re-think this area. 5. There are serious discrepancies between the planting specs and the tree and shrub planting diagram crossections. Use the mulch planting specs (i.e. shredded hardwood mulch over landscape fiber mat), NOT the 4" deep washed river rock. 6. There is no need to fertilize or prune live tissue'(other than broken branches and deadwood) at time of planting. 7. I am concerned about the vague description of 'amendments' to each planting holes. This needs to be clarified so there is no soil interface issues, that would lead to plant mortality due to lack of water drainage problems; i.e. water will not move from a nice amended soil to our heavy clay without 100% saturation. 8. The irrigation notes are also vague and do not give the plants much of a chance to get established. 9. There are 2 staking methods for trees,' but it does not state when, if needed, will they be removed (should be after 1 season). 10. The potential nuisance from truck lights could be solved with both entrance redesign (proposed by Vince Vandertop) and location of evergreen tree plantings (not on plans). 11. The plantings around the proposed pond are vague and sound like weed-heaven Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Hermepin County Public Works Center Point Energy Minnegasco Xcel Energy Qwest Comcast New Hope City Attorney New Hope City Engineer New Hope Planning Consultant New Hope Building Official New Hope Director of pubhc Works Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development June 11, 2004 Preliminary Plat for Masters New Hope Addition Enclosed please find the preliminary plat for Masters New Hope Addition. The purpose is to subdivide Outlot A into a separate lot/block description for development purposes. Please review and return your comments by 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 21, to: Kirk McDonald City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Phone: 763-531-5119 Fax: 763-531-5136 The preliminary plat will be considered by the New Hope Planning Commission on July 13, 2004. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 763-531-5119. Enclosure PRELIMINARY PLAT OF: MASTERS NEW H~)PI~ ADDITION /~ ~/~ PP~Y PLAT MAS'rER8 NEW HOPE ~d)~ HENNEPIN COUNTY MASTERS NEW HOPE ADDITION. LOT I BLOCK I i]~ /i ",J~ ,--F- J -'-.-ir ..... N 89'22'20' E 226,84 ..... ' L,J ¢) F~ D~. C.R. DOC.NO. ~, HAIIlIY & YUKON AVENUE' DIMENSION AND UT~LI'I'Y PLAN IdASll~ 1RNdSFER U~ MAS'TI~ 52,32 N~NSON COURT IdlNN£APOUS, MN 55429 783-~33-430~ -'l MASTEI~ MN~K 5232 HANSON COURT MINN;'APOUS, MN 55429 YUKON AVENUE Z 13 0 ~G~P.E~J~G C~.~ [att. P~iR~iNOI STALdS N~ E ?EET ' 'r 54th ,' AVENUE NORTH / .- ~-,_, > - / AVENUE iT=6 AVENUE ~U~ NORT! ' i X - s,., )[ "' 54th NORTHt ~ AVENU£ ,' AVENUE NORTH , I J ' '211.6 ~ 54th ' ORT A AVENUE AVENUE NORTH NORTH - AVEN 54th / AVENUE NORTH NORT~ 54th ,.. A · AVENUE AVENUE NORTH 8 !PARKI G ST LL ', I 54th ,," AVENUE NORTH = 65,1, 54th~" AVENUE NORTH / 'EET From: To: Date: Subject: "Scott Harmes" <sharmes@ald-mpls.com> "Leon Opatz" <Lopatz@rlk-kuusisto.com> 6/10/04 1:30PM ' Master Transfer Here is my suggested lighting layout. I spoke with Mark Master and he said run what I think will be best suited for the application. I suggest 20' tall poles mounted (Type C and D) near the north car parking lot. I ran a 20' mount height, so if you want to use a flush base, we'll provide a 20' pole. If you want a 24-36" tall concrete base, then we'll provide a pole that will make the fixture 20' high. I suggest two wall mount (Type B) decorative (but very functional) for the north and east sides of the building Type B fixtures mounted anywhere fro 12-15' high. Then two floodlights (Type A) wall mounted at 25' high to light the rear lot. I used High Pressure Sodium HPS lamps (the orange colored lamp) because it will probably appear less obtrusive to the neighbors rather than the Metal Halide (MH) lamps (whiter color). If they prefer the MH lamps, we can provide the fixtures with those lamps and the lights levels will decrease by about 20%. Please call if you have any questions. Scott Harmes Architectural Lighting Designs, Inc. 2920 Anthony Lane St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-252-4104 direct 612-252-4141 fax sharmes@ald-mpls.com All RLK-Kuusisto staff should be aware that all e-mail messages and attachments are being scanned for viruses and content. EFFEX AREA LUMINAIRE Project Name City/State_ Agent/Rep Name Engineer Contact. Project Timing Phone O Other Luminaires Catalog No Type Notes Quantity EAL . ORDERING SEQUENCE SERIES(1)/~f~/ATTAGE(2) DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE MOUNTING OPTIONS V' ¥ V' V' D EALM-1000 El 1VorlF D 120 D S=SurfaceArm [] EALM-400 [] 2V or 2F r'; 208 [] MA2 = Adjustable [] EALM-250 [] 3V or 3F i:::] 240 Mastfitter Mount to 2- [] EALM-175 [] 4V or 4F [] 277 3/8" OD Tenon [] EALM-150 [] 4VS [] 480 [] PTRD = 2-3/8" OD x [] EALP-1000(3) [] 5Vor5F O QV 4-1/2" Tall Tenon on 4" [] EALP-750(3) [] 2H(4) Round Pole [] EALP-450(3) [] 3H [] PTSQ = 2-3~8" OD x [] EALP-400 [] 4H 4-1/2" Tall Tenon on 4" rq EALP-350 [] 4HS Square Pole [::]EALP-250 [] 5H ri DMRD3 = 3" OD [] EALP-175(3) D CO(s) Round Pole [] EALP-150(3) [] W(s) [] DMRD3.1 = 3"to 3.1" [] EALS-1000 [3 HF(5) OD RoundPolesorS- [] EALS-750 [] VF(5) 5/8" Tall Tenons O EALS-400 [] SP(s) [] DMRD4= 3.5'to4" [] EALS-250 OD Round Poles or 5- [] EALS-150 5/8' Tall Tenons [] EALCF-42 [] FMRD3 = 3' OD [] EALCF-2X42 Round Pole NOTES: [] FMRD4 = 4" OD (1) M=MetalHalide;P=PulseStartMetalHalide;S= Round Pole High Pressure Sodium. (2) 70-200W available in 13' housing; 250--1000W [] FMSQ4 = 4" OD available in 19" housing. Square Pole /il vertical bum lamp only, at this time. Not avmlable in 450-1000W. See EFX catalog for available combinal~s of lamps (9) (XX) Specify pole size: 4"15"OD = 4 to 5' OD round and reflectors, pole tops; 3"14"OD = 3 to 4' OD round pole tope ~/ Not avaible in 480V. (10) (X) Specify configural~on: 1 @ 90=; 2 @ 90°'2 ~ 13" has Polycarbonate Sag Lens over Flat Glass180~; 3 @ 90°; 3 @ 120°; 4 @ 90°. (Y) S~y Lens. housing size: 4 =19" housing; 6 = i3" housing. (8) (*) Specify size: 10 = 19" housing; 40 = 13" housing. (11) (*) = Specify color from list [] [] [] I-I I OPTIONS (FACTORY INSTALLED) FINISH / O LQ = Hot/Cold Quartz [] TBK = Textured Black Restrike [] BK = Black [] LQ1 = Separately Wired [] DB = Dark Bronze (120V) Quartz Restrike [] GR = Gray [] CSR = Hot Quartz Restrike [] SA = Satin Aluminum [] Ft = Fusing, specify 120 or [] WHT = White 277V ORAL(*) = Drylac~ Powder [] F2 = Fusing, specify 208, Coat Finish, specify RAL 240 or 480V custom chart color ri TLR = Twist Lock Photocell Receptacle I [] TLR-PC = Twist Lock ACCESSORIES Photocell Receptacle with (Sm~=~OSe=AR*T~LY) Photocontrol, specify -V' -.. voltage 0 WG~*)~FX = Wireguard(~) PCB = Photocell Button, C] sK-(~').EFX = Exte~l' ,; specify voltage(s) HouSe Side Shield(S! ASL = Acrylic Sag Lens PSL= Polycarbonate Sag :: .~ . Lens(7) GSL = Glass Sag Lens FCO = Full Cutoff Shield 50NZ = Ballast for 50 Hertz Operation OI ri EAL · MOUNTING OPTIONS ARM MOUNT Surface Arm (S) - One piece extruded aluminum support arm with internal bolt guides field installed. AdjuStable Mastfitter (MA2) - For mounting to 2%" OD x 5" tall tenons. Fully adjustable. Round Pole Adapters (RPA) - For mounting F. AL housings with "S' Surface Arms to round poletops. Round Pole Tenon Adapter (RPTA) - Allows EAL 'S' arm mount housings (large or small) to mount to round poles with 2%" OD x 41/2" tall tenons. Square Pole Tenon Adapter (SPTA) - Allows EAL "S" arm mount housings to mount to square poles with 2 3/8" OD x 4=h" tall tenons. POST TOP MOUNT PTSQ PTRD FMSQ4 FMRD3 FMRD4 Post Top Tenons Flush Mount 4" Square and 4" Square and 3" Round Poles 4= Round Poles and 4" Round Poles with tenons with Plain Cut Tops DMRD3 DMRD3.1 DMRD4 Direct Mount Round Poles: 3", 3.0"-- 3.1" and 3.5"- 4" www.wide-lite.com · KEIq/VORD: EAL Wide-Lite * P.O. Box 606 * San Marcos, Texas 78667-0606 · (5t2) 392-5821 · Fax (512) 753-1122 EAL · DIMENSIONS (S) SURFACE ARM 19" 13" A 14.9' 11.3' B 19.4' 13.3' C 11.0" 7.0" D 5.0" 4.0" (M) MXsTFrr-r~R 19- 13" A 14.9' 11.3' e 19.4" 13.3" C 11.0' 7.0' D 9.6' 9.6' E 4,0' 4.0" EAL POST TOP 19" 13" A 23.0" 16.0' B 19.4" 13;3' C 32.0' 21.0" SEMI CUTOFF EALJvl- IO00-5V 0MH FULL CUTOFF 1MH 2MH 3MH EA/.M-1OOO-SF 0MH 1MH 2MH 3MH EALM-IO00 EAL · FULL CUTOFF DISTRIBUTION -- See www. wide-lite, com for complete photometric selections OVERLAY COMPARISON EAL · SPECIFICATIONS HOUSING The die-cast aluminum housing shall be of marine-grade alloy. Housing shall be dust tight and totally sealed from particulate entry. Housing shall not incorporate weep holes, filters, wicks or any route for direct exchange with outside air. OPTICAL MODULE: Reflectors shall be multifaceted and made of high purity anodized aluminum. Segmented reflectors for 250 through 1000 watts shall have minimum roflectivity of 95% and shall have an inorganic dielectric coating. Optical assemblies shall be field-rotatable and exchangeable. LAMP ACCESS Custom shaped silicon gasketod lens door shall be secured by four captive screws and hinges open for lamp access. Mechan cai stops in the housing shall ensure that the gasket is properly compressed after each (re)lamping. LENS Lens shall be tempered glass to withstand thermal and physical shock. SOCKET A porcelain; 4K~. pulse rated, (5KV 1000W HPS models), grip-type mogul (me(~ium base for 175W and below) based socket shall be used to prevent lamp loosening and to maintain proper lamp positioning. B~d..LAST Ballast shall be high power factor with reliable starting down to a (~BI3~ 'IllOMAI company P.O. Box 606 San Marcos, Texas 78667-0606 -40°F for high pressure sodium, -30°C for compact fluorescent and -20°F for metal halide. Ballast coil windings shall be copper with class H (180'C) rated insulation. ARM MOUNT Standard surface mounting arm (field installed) shall be of heavy gauge extruded aluminum. Threaded tension rods shall be used to bolt to 3" and larger square poles. Round pole adapters shall be available for 3' to 5' OD round poles. POST TOP MOUNT Luminaires shall be capable of 180' vertical rotation provided by internal swivel mechanism. Luminaire shall be supported at 4 points by 2 tubular U-shaped aluminum arms which connect to cast aluminum mounting plates on each side of the luminaire and cradle in a cast aluminum hub. Fixture shall be capable of flush and tenon mounting to round or square poles, and direct mounting to round poles. FINISH Standard finish shall be textured black 'UltraClad" polyester powder electmstatically applied and oven cured. Other colors shall be available upon request. U.L. MSTING U.L Listed for wet locations, at 25°C ambient. WARRANTY Mechanical, finish and electrical shall be covered by standard, published limited 5 year warranty. The facility covered by this Mark has been evaluated to international quality assurance standards by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Phone: (512) 392-5821 Fax: (512) 753-1122 For complete Information on all Wide.Lite products, visit: www. wide-lite.com Specifications and dimensions are subject to change withput not ce BULLETIN NO. QS0469-0202 F Series Luminaires catalog#: Type: Ordering Sequence SERIES LAMP TYPE WATTAGE REFLECTOR [] F [~ MF= O Marine Listing(t) VOLTAGE OPTIONS FINISH(5) ~' V~ I~ (FACTORY INSTALLED) V~ S=HPS ~ 1500(3) ~ A=Specular [] 120 M = Metal [~ 1000 Wide O 208 ~ LQ-40 = "LyteMatic" Halide¢) ~ 400 [~ B = Specular [] 240 Auxiliary ~ 350 Medium [] 277 Lighting¢) O 320 ~ C --. Diffused ~ 480 ~ BL = Bi-Level Very Wide ~ QV ~ V = Vertical ~ 250 ~ D = Diffused Wide FlOOdlight NOTES: (1) 1000W maximum. 1321 Consult factory for Pulse Start and Mercury Vapor. Not available on HAZ option. (4) Available on MF Series only. (5) Consult factory for other available finishes. RAL and custom colors also available at an additional charge. DIMENSIONS 400-45~ WATT 11~-15~0 WATT A 25.5' 27.5' B 23.0' 26.0' EFFECTIVE PROJECTED AEEA Effective Projected Ama in FL2 lO00w 2.93 400w 1.85 GR = Gray (standard) TBK = Textured Black DB = Dark Bronze M(F) = Ma'ins G~ade Finish, CO = Cutoff Optics, (F) =Cotor. must be ordered with SK shield EPXY = Rust-Ban Epoxy SIL = Silastic F1 = Fused Ballast (120v, 277v) F2 = Fused Ballast (208v, 240v, 480v) HAZ = Class 1, Division 2 Hazardous Location¢,4) TG = Teflon bonded to glass lens {6.o3 cm) Vertical Pipe Tenon by others ACCESSORIES (SHIPPED SEPARATELY) F-F1 Kit = Single Fuse F-F2 Kit = Double Fuse MF-1 = Mastfitter TH-1 = Lowering Adapter HV-1 = Trunion Base Mount WB-1 =Vertical Wall Mount WB-5 = Wiring Box for WB-1 SMB-1000 = Shock Mounting Bracket (1000W) SMB-400 = Shock Mounting Bracket (400W) II FB-1 = Rat Base Mount PX-1 =Cross, Arm Bracket :- PCM~i:~ ph°toeiectric i' :ReCeptacle M0Unling Bracket .:SK-40 = C~'off'Sh~kj'(400W) ~WG-10-F = Wireguard (1000W) WG-4-F ~ Wireg,u.~d (400W) AL-10-F = Auxiliary Polymer Lens (1000W) AL-4-F = Auxiliary Polymer Lens (400W) ALF-F~(X)-L/LENS = Auxiliary Lens Frame; (X) = 10 for 1000W, or 4 for 400W LENS-ALF-F-(X)-GLASS Colored Auxiliary Lens; (X) = 10 for 1000W, or 4 for 400w LF. NS ar~ re gaskets provide positive weatherproof seal by a a ~ THOMAS company ~!:sales o.f iJe~.'.m mis.?~_t .al, k3gue shall be Subject to Wide-Uto's Standard ~,n'~, s aria ~.~o.r~. }[~.ns. 9f ~a[e cu.rre~at the'fi.me of shipment, If you do not naye'a copy o! WlCle-Lite s utanclard Terms,'please Contact Ihe factory for same: Prior to ordering, ' P.O. Box 606 San Marcos, Texas 78667-0606 (512) 392-5821 Fax (512) 753-1122 www. wide-lite.com Specifications and dimensions are subject to change · without notice. BULLETIN NO. 0343-0803 ORDERING GUIDE High Pressure Sodium 150 Watt. 70 Watt Catalog Number EWLS - 150 EWLS - 100 EWLS - 70 ¢) Distribution 2H Type Two Horizontal Lamp 3H Type Three Horizontal Lamp 4H Type Four Horizontal Lamp 4HS Type Four Shielded Horizontal Lamp ¢) 5H Type Five Horizontal Lamp 5V Type Five Vertical Lamp Al Ambient Indirect Horizontal Lamp AW Accent Wide Horizontal Lamp AN Accent Narrow Horizontal Lamp Voltage l t 120 208 240 277 480 QV LB Options Finish (lo) O LQ Quartz [3TBK =Black Restrike (Textured) With Time I;i DB = Dark Delay (3) Bronze CSR Quartz [3GR =Gray Restrike [3 WHT = White Without Q SA = Silver Time Delay Aluminum PCB Photocell [3 GN = Green Button (4) (Textured) TLR Twist Lock ORAL# (11) Receptacle (s) Custom 50 Hz S0 Hertz Finish Ballast [3 LDR~ ¢2) PSL (s) ASL (7) GSL (s) FUSING (s) F1 - 120/277 F2 - 208/240/480 PMK Pole Mounting Kit SPTA Square Pole Tenon Adap{or LD Lite-DriverTM F'u<ture Type: EWL SERIES ARCHITECTURAL WALL LUMINAIRES High Pressure Sodium 150W - 70W DIREGT MOUNT ! INDIRECT MOUNT NOTES: (1) Available with Types 2H, 3H, 4H, 4HS, 5H, Al, AW, AN horizontal and 5V vertical optical modules only for standard ED17 medium base clear lamps. (2) Reduces backside light trespass with internal shield. (3) 'l~me delay hot and cold quarlz restrike, Requires one Q150.DC 120v lamp (by others). (4) Available in 120V, 208V, 240V and 277V only. Spedfy voltage. (5) Twist lock photocell receptacle. Photocell by others. (6) Pdiycarhonate sag lens (useful life limited by UV discoloration). For Direcl (down) lighting applications only). (7) Acrylic sag lens. For Direct (down) lighting applications only. (8) Tempered Glass Sag Lens (9) Fuses are KTK30 type rated 30 amps (175W and 150W) amd KTKIO type rated 10 amps (IOOW and below) unless otherwise spedfied and field instafied in the luminaire housing when widng the ballast, (10) Standard finish is "UltraClad" textured black polyester pev,,der coat electrostatically apptied and oven cured, (TBK). (11) RAL custom finish available. Specify from RAL color chart. Custom finishes and aCCent lens door reveal are subject to additionaJ charges, minimum quanfities and longer lead times. Consult factory. (12) Accent door reveal. Lens door available in standard or RAL powder coat finish. Specify color. Example: LDR-RED (RAL30D0). JOB NAME P.O. BOX 606, San Marcos, TX 78667-0606, (512) 392-5821, FAX (512) 753 -1122, www. wide-tite.com SPECIFICATIONS: · HOUSING - Marine-grade die-cast aluminum housing sealed and wea~:~ronf and does not have weep hdes or filters. · OPTICAL MODULE - High-berformance reflector systems made from high pudty anodized aluminum, mounted in frames to create opfisal modules Ihat are flstd- rotatable and exchangeable. · LAMP ACCESS. O-Ring gasketed lens door shaft be secured by tour capfive screws and hinges open for lamp access. Mechanical stops in the housing ensure the O- ring is properly compressed after each (re) lamping. · LENS - Lens shall be 7/32" dear tampared glass to withstaml thermal and physical · SOCKET - A porcelain, 4KV pulse rated, grip-type medium base socket used to prevent lamp Iousaning and to maintain proper lamp positioning. · BALLAST- All ballast are high power factor with reliable starting to -,IO°F for high pressure sou~um. Ballast coil windings are copper with a claes H (180°C) rated insulation. · UOUNTING - Standard mounting for wall or pole shall be provided by a cast aluminum arm that attaches to a concealed mounting bracket. The*arm shall mount in either direct (down) or indirect {up) odantation with the same mounting hardware. Optional Uta-Ddver for flexible aiming of 5° toward the wail or pole and 10° away. · RNISH - Standard finish is a textured blac~ "UltraQed" potyestar powder electrostatically applied and oven cured. Other colors available upon request. · U.L LISTING. UL tisted for wet locations in either direct or indirect orientations. · USER PROTECTION - I.uminalre and ballast are covered by a standard published five-yeer limited warranty. · IP Rating. Optical Housing shall comply with an IP65 rating for dust and weatherprooting. · ISO 9001 - Luminaire shall be manufactured in an ISO 9001 Certified facility. CATALOG REFLECTOR LAMP PRIMARY UNE LINE REGULATION BALLAST NUMBER LENS TYPE STYLE VOLTAGE WA'ITS CURRENT (!) UNE VOLTS LAMP WATTS TYPE EWLS-150 Types 2H, 3H, 4H, 4HS, 5H, ED17 120/208 5V, Al, AW, AN Clear 240/277 480 EWLS-100 Types 2H, 3H, 4H, 4HS, 5H, ED17 120/208 5V, AI, AW, AN Clear 240/277 48O EWLS-70 Types 2H, 3H, 4H, 4HS, 5H, ED17 120/208 5V, Al, AW, AN Clear 240/277 48O (1) The line current shown is the highest of starting, operating or open current. (2) Within trapezoid. 189 3.00/1.65 +/- 5% (2) HX 1.45/1.25 0.72 130 3.05/1.40 +/- 5% (2) HX 1.10/0.95 0.55 94 1.45/0.85 +/- 5% (2) HX 0.75/0.65 0.36 · EWL-PMK - Pole Mounting Kit. Hardware for mounting EWL directly to square poles. Includes threaded back up plate, four 1/4-20 stainless steel screws and Iockwashers used to mount the universal wail bracket. Pole must be pre-drilled to accommodate the screws and wires. See drill template below. · SPTA-XXX-EWL - Squ~are Pole ,'rs°non Adaptor. Allows EWL to be mounted to square poles with Z'/r OD X 4/~' tail tenons. Possible mounting configurations are 1 @90° or 2@180° (specify XXX). Flush cap for wiring access. Mounts to tenon with four cup point staJnless steel screws. Standard finish is textured black. · EWL-SCB-13 - Surface Conduit Box. Cast aJuminum J-box and fixture mount for attachment (by others) to existing wails, beams or columns. Surface Conduit Box has one 3/4" NPT conduit tap in each side, top, bottom and back. Standard finish is textured black. · SK-40-EFX - Extemai House Side Shield. Rxed external house side shield to reduce the light on a particular side of the luminaire. Installs to cored holes in the lens door frame. May aiso be mounted to the sides or front of the luminaire. · EWL-SDS-13, EWL-10DS-13 - 5° and 10° Shield. Allows luminaire adjustment while keeping cutoff edge nearly horizontai. · AL-40-EFX - Polycarbonate Lens. The auxiliary polycarbonate lens is formed to follow the contours of the casting. · Colored Lens (consult factory). Color coated polycarbonate lens available in a wide selection of colors and shades. Colors will fade over ~me depending on the color selection. · WG-40-EFX - Polished stainless steel wireguard. L=3JVL DIM£N$1ON$ A B C D E F G in~h~ 410'~ 13,312,3 9.7 Centimeters 5.3 39.1 10.2 33.8 31.2 24.6 15.2 DRILL TEMPLATE e.75 ~ o.3~ (4X) Top of Pole EFFECTIVE PROJECTED AREA PRODUCT EPA (FT2) EWL 175 I @ 90 0.9 2 @ 180 1.4 CONVERSION MULTIPLIERS I Mountinq Height (in feet) Wattages I 10 15 20 70 I 0.88 0.39 100 / ~.33 0.5g 0.33 150 I 2.25 1.00 0.56 3MH 2MI-i 1MH 0MH 1MH 2MH 3MH EWLS - 150 - 3H 3MH 2MH 1MH 0MH 1MH 2MH 3MH .... i.-- .... 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[NDICAT~ v'~- Sty CITY OF NEW HOPE SPECIAL ZONING PROCEDURES APPLICATION LOG A B C D E F G H I J App!i- Applicant Date Date Applicant Date 60- Date 120- Date Deadline Date City Date City cation application was sent day time day time Applicant for City approved or sent response number Name received notice limit limit was notified action denied the to Applicant Address by City that required expires expires of under application Phone information extension extension was missing or waiver 04-14 Frank Feela 5/7/04 5/13~04 7/6/04 9/4/04 Mark & Chad Master 5232 Hanson Court Crystal 55429 6/11/04 8/10/04 10/9/04 W 763-,464-2605 Ao B. C. D. Bo Boxes A-C and E-F will always be filled out. Whether the other boxes are filled out depends on the City's procedures and the date of a specific application. Assign each application a number. List the Applicant (name, address and phone). List the date the City received the application. List the date the City Sent the Applicant notice that required information was missing. If the City gives such notice, it must do so within 10 business days after the date in Box C. If the time clock is "restarted" by such a notice, assign the application a new number and record all subsequent deadlines on a new line. To calculate the 60-day limit, include all calendar days. To calculate the 120-day limit, include all calendar days. Despite the automatic extension, the City will notify the Applicant a second time by mail that a 120-day approval period applies to the application. (The date in Box G must come before the date in Boxes E and F.) List the deadline under any extension or waiver. The City must act before the deadline.. (The date in Box I must come before the date in Boxes E or F, or, if applicable, Box H.) List the date that the City sent notice of its action to the Applicant. It is best if the City not only takes action within the time limit, but also notifies the Applicant before the time limit expires. Planning Case: Petitioner: Address: Request: PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: Report Date: 04-17 July 13, 2004 July 9, 2004 Project/or Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) and City o/New Hope 5501 Boone Avenue North Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning o/ property, site/building plan review, and preliminary plat planned unit development, Request The petitioner is request-Lng a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning the property from I, Industrial, to R-4, High Density Residential, preliminary plat for property to be known as Science Industry Center 5th Addition, planned unit development, and site/building plan review to allow the construction of a 35-unit rental apartment building and a 41-unit owner-occupied condominium building, pursuant to Sections 4-8, 4-24, 4-30, 4-32, 4-33, 4-34, 4-35, and Chapter 13 of the New Hope Code of Ordinances. II. Zoning Code References II1: Section 4-8 Section 4-24 Section 4-30 Section 4-32 Section 4-33 Section 4-34 Section 4-35 Chapter 13 Property Specifications Zoning: Location: Adjacent Land Uses: R-4, High Density Residential District PUD, Planned Unit Development District Administration - General Administration - Amendments Administration - Conditional Use Permit Administration - PUD, Planned Unit Development Administration - Site Plan Review Subdivision and Platting I, Industrial On the west side of Boone Avenue approximately 175 feet south of East Research Center Road Industrial to the north, northwest, south, Public Works facility to the west, R- 4 and R-5, High Density (Continental Village) and Senior/Disabled Residential (North Ridge Care Center) across Boone Avenue to the east Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 1 7/9/04 Site Area: Building Area: Lot Area Ratios: Planning District: Specific Information: -171,373 square feet- 3.9 acres Apartment Building: Condominium Building: Green Area: Building Area: Hard Surfaces: Parking/Drives Sidewalks/Trails 14,400 square feet 19,140 square feet 90,433 square feet = 52.77% 33,540 square feet = 19.57% 37,400 square feet '10,000 square feet No. 3; The primary goal for District 3 is the preservation and enhancement of its industrial land uses. The Comprehensive Plan recommends changing the land use for this vacant site from industrial to residential. The EDA acquired 5501 Boone Avenue and a portion of the property at 5425 Boone Avenue in 1993, through eminent domain proceedings, with the intent to convey the property to CareBreak for the construction of an adult day care facility on the site. In 1995, the city approved a plan for the construction of an adult day care center on the site and approved a rezoning of the property from I-1 to R-5, subject to the project proceeding. The project did not proceed, the rezoning did not take effect, and the land was not conveyed to CareBreak. The site has poor soils and any construction will require extensive piling costs. The city has considered several proposals for a partial use of the property, but the City Council directed that it wanted a development that would utilize the entire site. In 2003, PPL inquired about additional development opportunities in the city and staff suggested this property as a development option. The city has coordinated with PPL on several other major redevelopment projects over the past several years, which have been successful, including the Bass Lake Court Townhomes at 7300 Bass Lake Road and the apartment building at 7610 Bass Lake Road. On June 23, 2003, PPL presented a preliminary plan to the New Hope Economic Development Authority and the EDA expressed support for the project and directed staff to continue coordination with PPL. At the' October 27, 2003, EDA meeting staff presented an update on the project and the EDA approved a motion authorizing a tax increment financing analysis, at the developer's expense. At the March 22, 2004, EDA meeting another update was presented and a motion approved to proceed with a preliminary term sheet. At the May 10, 2004, EDA meeting, the majority of the EDA approved a motion approving the term sheet, which outlines the proposed tax increment assistance to the developer. A public hearing will be held in August to consider the establishment of the TIF District, Approval of the purchase agreement and development contract will follow the establishment of the TIF District. There are a variety of other funding sources/agencies involved in this Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 2 7/9/04 IV. project and a project of this size takes an experienced developer to manage all phases of the project. Background Project for Pride in Living has submitted applications for Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, general development stage PUD, and building plan review. The site is located at 5501 Boone Avenue North. The request involves the development of a 35-unit multi-family renal building and a 41-unit condominium building. The site consists of two lots and an outlot. Lot 1 is 1.45 acres, Lot 2 is 1.79 acres, and the outlot is .7 acres. The total site area is 171,373 square feet or 3.9 acres. The site is currently owned by the city of New Hope and is zoned I, Industrial. The area to the east is zoned R-4, High Density Residential and R-5, Senior/Disabled Residential. The area to the west is a Public Works facility .... ¥. Petitioner's Comments The petitioner submitted a narrative with the application that stated in part, "PPL is a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for Iow-income families throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. Our mission is to assist lower income people and families working toward self- sufficiency by providing housing, jobs and training. We are a nationally recognized developer and owner of affordable housing and are dedicated to creating projects that enhance the surrounding area while providing decent, safe, and affordable housing. PPL has completed four successful developments in-partnership with the city of New Hope: Bass Lake Court, a 34-unit rental townhouse community; Bass Lake apartments, an ll-unit rental apartment; and two accessible for-sale twin homes. "PPL is proposing a residential planned unit development on a vacant city-owned property at 5501 Boone Avenue North. The property is currently zoned industrial and we are requesting a change in zoning to residential, consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the zoning change we are requesting a PUD/subdivision/building plan review. We believe our request should be granted because the development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, promotes multiple city housing and economic development goals, and redevelops a long under-utilized parcel." PPL describes the plans as follows: "Multifarnily rental building - building design: The apartment building will be a four-story wood frame structure with underground parking and contain 35 two, three, and four-bedroom units. The building will be fully sprinkled for fire protection and have an elevator. "Parking - 35 parking spaces will be provided in the underground parking level and 35 parking spaces will be provided in a surface lot. The parking space and drive aisle dimensions are designed to meet the requirements of the code. We are proposing 70 parking spaces of 2.0 spaces per unit. Nine surface spots are indicated on the site plan as "proof" of parking to bring the total number of spaces to 79 or 2.25 spaces per unit. The purpose of developing the proof-of-parking spaces is to minimize the impermeable surface, to maximize landscaping and green space at the front of the site, and to "push" parked cars to the back of the site so that the landscaping, building, and topography take most of the parking out of the site lines from the street. These spaces are located directly adjacent to the parking area so they can easily be converted to usable spaces if the need arises. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 3 7/9/04 "Ownership Condominium Building - Building Design - The condominium building will be a three- story wood frame structure with underground parking and contain 41 one+den, two, two+den and three-bedroom units. The building will be fully sprinkled for fire protection and have an elevator. "Parking - 44 parking spaces will be provided in the underground parking level and 39 parking spaces will be provided in a surface lot. The parking space and drive aisle dimensions are designed to meet the requirements of the code. We are proposing 83 parking spaces or 2.02 spaces per unit. Eleven surface spots are indicated on the site plan as "proof" of parking to bring the total number of spaces to 94 or 2.29 spaces per unit. The purpose of developing the proof-of-parking spaces is to minimize the impermeable surface, to maximize landscaping and green space at the front of the site, and to "push" parked cars to the back of the site so that the landscaping, building, and topography take most of the parking out of the site lines from the street. These spaces are located directly adjacent to the parking area so they can easily be converted to usable spaces if the need arises. "Site Design - The site is designed to mitigate the affects of the poor soils and the neighboring uses. The buildings are brought forward on the site to provide a strong presence along Boone Avenue and put eyes on the street, as well as to pull the buildings away from the Public Works facility to the west. The design is pedestrian and transit friendly by bumping out the boulevard, creating a transit stop, to make pedestrian crossing over Boone Avenue safer, to slow traffic, and to provide green space. The site design also minimizes the views of the salt dome and totally utilizes the site. The storm water retention pond will be part of the common area of the condominium. "Landscape Design - A traditional landscape will be seen from Boone Avenue with flowerbeds, over- story trees, and expanses of sod. The landscape becomes more informal and recreational as you move to the "back yard." Paths around the pond, a gazebo, gardening plots, playground and ball court will encourage use of the site and provide an informal opporttmity for residents to get to know one another. The landscape is also highly functional, a thick edge of under-story and over-story plantings will screen views and mitigate noise from the neighboring properties and cut down on dust blowing off the pavement, dirt piles, and salt piles at the Public Works facility. The pond is designed to accommodate storm water runoff from the neighboring sites but it will also recreate a "prairie pothole," planted with prairie flowers and grasses, and wetland plantings to filter the water runoff before it enters the pond or the groundwater. The plant and landscape materials have been chosen to create a variety of shapes and colors in every season. The intensely landscaped site blends aesthetics, recreation and environmental considerations to create a desirable home environment. A sprinkler system will be installed and the landscape will be professionally maintained. "Building Materials and Architecture - The buildings are thoughtfully designed by the award-winning architectural firm Miller Hanson Partners. The two buildings are influenced by the Prairie School and Arts and Crafts styles and will complement each other and the surrounding community. The exterior materials will be a combination of stone, brick, cementicious siding, and stucco of earth tone colors. "We believe this development will be an attractive addition to the community that all will be proud of for years to come." VL Notification Property owners within 350 feet of the property were notified and staff has received no comments Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 4 7/9/04 VII. Development Analysis A. Zoning Code Criteria Comprehensive Plan Amendment The site falls within Planning District 3 of the Comprehensive Plan. The primary goal of Planning District 3 is the preservation and enhancement of industrial land uses. In order to proceed with the development of a multi-family complex, the city will need to make the determination as to the benefits of this type of development compared to the need for future industrial areas and/or the expansion of public works facilities. Zoning and Density According to Section 4-32, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider possible effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgment shall be based upon the following factors: 1. The zoning amendment is necessary to correct a past zoning mistake. 2. The character of the area has changed to warrant consideration of an amendment. 3. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official city Comprehensive Plan. The city, upon review of this application, needs to determine whether this application is warranted . due to the surrounding residential land uses and, therefore, in keeping with the city's policies toward residential uses. The zoning classification would change from I, Industrial to R-4, High Density Residential District. The zoning classification would be consistent with the I{-4 and R-5 districts east of Boone Avenue. PUD, Zoning District The purpose of the PUD District is to provide for the integration and coordination of land parcels, as well as the combination or mixture of varying types of residential commercial and/or industrial land uses. The purpose of the PUD is to provide for the grouping of lots or buildings for development as an integrated, coordinated unit as opposed to traditional parcel by parcel piecemeal sporadic and unplanned approach to development. It is intended to introduce flexibility of site design and architecture for the conservation of land and open space through clustering of lots, buildings and activities, which promote the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan or serve another public purpose. It is further intended that planned unit developments are to be characterized by central management, integrated planning and architecture, joint and common use and maintenance of parking, open space and other similar facilities, and harmonious selection and efficient distribution of uses. The PUD process, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of the Code related to setbacks, heights, lot area, width and depth, yards, etc., by either conditional use permit or rezoning to a PUD District, is intended to encourage: 1. A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.) Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 5 7/9/04 2. Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety in type, design, and siting of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. 3. The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as existing vegetation, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. 4. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly transition of varying land uses in close proximity to each other. 5. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lowering development costs and public investments. 6. Promotion of a desirable and creative environment that might be prevented through the strict application of zoning and subdivision regulations of the city. Procedure for Processing a Planned Unit Development 1. Stages of PUD. The processing steps for a PUD are intended to provide for an orderly development and progression of the plan, with the greatest expenditure of developmental funds being made only after the city has had ample opportunity for informed decisions as to the acceptability of the various segments of the whole as the plan affects the public interest. The various steps, outlined in detail in the following sections, are: a. Application Conference. Preliminary discussions. b. General Concept Plan. Consideration of overall concept and plan. c. Development Stage Plan. One or more detailed plans as part of the whole final plan. d. Final Plan. The summary of the entire concept and each development stage plan in an integrated complete and final plan. General concept plan. Purpose. The general concept plan provides an opportunity for the applicant to submit a plan to the city showing his basic intent and the general nature of the entire development before incurring substantial cost. This concept plan serves as the basis for the public hearing so that the proposal may be publicly considered at an early stage. Development stage plan. Purpose. The purpose of the development stage plan is to provide one or more specific and particular plans upon which the Planning Commission will base its recommendation to the Council and with which substantial compliance is necessary for the preparation of the final plan. It is apparent through the Comprehensive Plan and the city's redevelopment efforts, the character of the area has changed to warrant consideration of the Comprehensive Plan amendment and change in zoning. The proposed redevelopment is consistent with the land use objectives of the Comprehensive Plan related to the city's housing needs and redevelopment goals and policies. The Planning Commission and City Council will need to evaluate the details Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 6 7/9/04 of the submitted site plan and preliminary plat and determine if the requested rezoning and development stage PUD is appropriate for the site. Site Plan Review The purpose of the site plan review is to insure that the purposes of this Code are adhered to, it is hereby determined that a comprehensive review of site, building and development plans shall be made by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of any building permits by the building official pursuant to the procedure established by this section. In making recommendations and decisions upon site and building plan review applications, the staff, Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the compliance of such plans with the following standards: 1. Consistency with the various elements and objectives of the city's long range plans, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Consistency with the purposes of this Code. 3. Preservation of the site in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and designing any grade changes so as to be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed or developing areas. 4. Creation of a harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces with the terrain and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the proposed development. 5. Creation of a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features including: a. Creation of an internal sense of order for the various functions and building on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community. b. Appropriateness of the amount and arrangement of open space and landscaping to the design and function of the development. c. APpropriateness of the materials, textures, colors, and details of construction as an expression of the design concept of the project and the compatibility of the same with the adjacent and neighboring structures and functions. d. Adequacy of vehicular, cycling and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking, in terms of location and number of access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian, cycling and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking so as to be safe, convenient and, insofar as practicable, compatible with the design of proposed buildings, structures and neighboring properties. 6. Creation of an energy-conserving design through design, location, orientation and elevation of structures, the use and location of glass in structures, and the use of landscape materials and site grading. 7. Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design, not adequately covered by other regulations, which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 7 7/9/04 Co Subdivision and Platting The purpose of this chapter is to make certain regulations and requirements for the subdivision and platting of land within the city of New Hope pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes 462.358, which regulations the City Council deems necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of this community. It is also the purpose of this chapter to safeguard the best interests of the city of New Hope and to assist the subdivider in harmonizing ~his interests with those of the city at large. Per routine policy, the preliminary plat was submitted to city department heads, city attorney, city engineer, planning consultant, utility companies and Hermepin County for review and comment. Comments received include the following: Utility Companies - no response. City Engineer - see attached correspondence and comments dated June 16 and July 7. Hennepin County - please refer to city engineer's comments. City Attorney - see attached correspOndence and comments dated July 6, The City Code states that copies of the final plat shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation, unless this requirement is waived by the Planning Commission during its review of the preliminary plat. The petitioner has not submitted correspondence · requesting a waiver of the review of the final plat by the Planning Commission, but the issue wac discussed and the Commission may want to discuss this further with the applicant.. The Planning Commission will need to make a determination as to whether it wants to review the final plat or not. Due to the simple nature of the plat, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission waive the review of this final plat. Development Review Team The Development Review Team met to review the plans and was supportive of the development. Items discussed included: noise mitigation, parking, location of gazebo, photometric plan and lighting at front entrance, area for trash and recyclables, storm water issues, driveway slopes/elevation, consistency on plans, fire hydrants, landscaping, walking path and play area lighting, building construction type, and screening ground equipment. Design and Review Committee The Design and Review Committee met with the petitioner on June 17 and discussed the same issues as listed above. The Committee was generally supportive of the project. Plan Description Revised plans and correspondence were submitted on Tune 29 by the applicant and identified changes to the revised plans as follows: 1. "Noise Mitigation" - Sound shall be mitigated by using triple pane glazing at the bedrooms facing west on the end units of the Apartment building. Plans are not updated to show the proposed change. This letter shall be verification that this improved glazing shall be provided to mitigate noise at the bedrooms closest to the roads maintenance yard. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 8 7/9/04 2. "Provide all parking" - The revised parking shows all parking required shall be built. 3. "All plans to be consistent" - The Architectural, Landscape, and Civil plans are consistent, to the best of my knowledge. The specific points brought up by the Development Review Team have been incorporated. 4. "Provide basketball/hard court" - The hard court is now shown on both Civil and Landscape plans. A hard court is shown at both the rental and condo building parking lots. 5. "Location of gazebo inconsistent" - Landscape and Civil now both show the same location. 6. "Provide topo for property to north same as property to the west" - Additional topo is shown all around site on revised Survey. 7. "Photometric plan to show foot candle for exterior building and parking lot lighting" - Revised photometric plan shows exterior building and parking lot lighting. 8. "Trash Area" - The Civil plan has done what they could to ease the grades at the apartment drive down into the building. 9. "Verify elevation on grading plans (8%)" - Grades have been reworked to show 5% maximum at all parking lots and sidewalks. The drive into the parking lots have spots steeper than 5%, which can't be avoided. 10. "Storm water issues at intersection of Boone and East Research Center Road" - Waiting for more input from city engineering consultant. 11. "Verify driveway slopes" - See #9, above. 12. "Screen ground mechanical equipment, transformers and condensers" - Landscape plans amended to show screening. 13. "Be sure plans are consistent re: stairways, doors to exterior, trash chute, elevator shaft, etc." - Building plans are amended to show consistency. 14. "Identify area for recyclables" - Both buildings have areas~ identified for recyclables in the garages. 15. "Provide three hydrants" - Three hydrants are located on the revised Civil sheets. 16. "Increase short drive at west end of north parking lot from 18' to 20'" - This drive is increased to 20'. 17. "Clarify construction type for buildings, i.e., V-A, I-A, for occupancy classification" - The Commons Rooms construction type has been amended on the "Building Code Summary" to Type V-A. 18. "Add windows to office area to see lobby area for people entering building" - The office has been moved to adjacent to the front door and has a window onto the entry vestibule. 19. "Construct to crime free multi housing standards" - I have a call in to Nicole Korth at the Police Department - ! will work with her on steps we can take to improve security. 20. "Increase lighting at front entrance" - Entrance lighting is now shown on the Lot Lighting Photometric Analysis sheet. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 9 7/9/04 21. "Landscaping Issues - prairie grass and maintenance of area, existing trees worth saving?" - ~-~ Revised Landscape Plans indicate a three-year maintenance plan for the prairie grass areas. Existing trees 'are not saved - see attached landscape architect response to Manuel Jordan's comments. 22. "Consider lighting walking path and play area" - The patios and gazebo will have bollard fixtures, as shown on revised lighting plan. The extensive paths are not shown lit up. 23. "Park Dedication" - Fee shall be paid. The following responses are offered regarding the city forester's comments: 1. American linden moved to deciduous tree list. 2. Changed the 'Pink Spires' crabapple to red jewel variety. 3. Changed the hackberries to swamp white oak, except in one case, in the interior of the project where salt spray could not be an issue. Changed the green spire linden to Adams crabapple, rather than the suggested shade trees because of the overhead utility wires along the street right-of-way. 5. Removed the quaking aspen from the prairie area. 6. A more detailed three-year establishment maintenance plan, with seed establishment goals is now detailed. 7. The circles north of the apartment building were the result of a CAD glitch (enlarged retaining wall symbol). 8. Because of the concern for encroachment, the blaCkberries were removed from the plan. 9. The spruce trees will not be retained and instead will be planted. 10. The existing poplar is removed. Planner and staff comments on the revised plans are as follows: 1. Lot Design and Building Layout The public works operation yard to the west is currently used for sand storage, snow plows, and equipment storage. The Public Works facility has early morning and late evening operations. The condominium complex building is set back 150 feet from the property l~e with Outlot A creating additional separation. The apartment building is designed to mitigate visual impacts from the public works building. Screening and landscaping on the western property line may also mitigate additional visual impacts from the public works building. The developer is proposing to develop the site into two lots and one outlot. Lot 1 is 1.45 acres, Lot 2 is 1.79 acres, and Outlot A is .7 acres for a combined site area of 171,373 square feet or 3.9 acres. The developer is proposing a 35-unit apartment complex on the north end of the site and a 41- unit condominium complex on the southern portion of the property. According to the Zoning Ordinance, 2,200 sqUare feet is required per unit for multi-family units. Below is a breakdown of square footage required per complex: Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 10 7/9/04 o Required Proposed Apartment 77,000 square feet 62,995 square feet Condominium 90,200 square feet 77,976 square feet Outlot A NA 30,402 square feet Total 167,200 square feet 171,373 square feet * * Section 4.8 (e) of the Zoning Ordinance states that a CUP/PUD will be required as part of the development of the apartments and condominiums. The section also states that apartments containing 10 or more units may pursue a reduction up to 20 percent of the required lot area per unit based upon bonus features including durable exterior finishes, underground parking, proximity to mass transit and outdoor recreational facilities. Upon review of those features, the following lot area requirements are needed: 1,760 square feet (61,600 square feet) for the apartment complex and 1,760 square feet (72,160 square feet) for the condominium complex. Based upon these calculations, the developer meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Setbacks Below is a review of the setback areas. Required Proposed Lot Width 80 feet Both lots meet requirement Front 30 feet 30 + Side 20 feet 80 + Rear 30 feet 52 + Parking 5 feet 5 Access Access is proposed off of Boone Avenue in three locations. The curb cuts are 24 feet and meet the minimum requirements of the City Ordinance. The city engineer and fire chief will need to provide additional comments regarding accessibility from the site. Where possible, the access of these locations should match that of the adjacent multi-family use so as to prevent headlights into apartment windows. In addition to the street access, a bus stop area is proposed along the eastern portion of the site adjacent to the apartment complex. Parking According to the Ordinance, at least one enclosed and 1 1/4 surface spaces are required per unit. Below are the parking re~ uirements for each building: Required Proposed Apartment 35 underground 35 underground 44 surface 44 surface 79 spaces required 79 spaces proposed Condominium 41 underground 41 underground 51 surface 49 surface 92 spaces required _ 90 spaces proposed Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 11 7/9/04 v Two additional surface parking stalls will be required for the condominium building to meet City Code requirements. All other parking spaces meet the minimum parking requirements and are set back a minimum of five feet from all property lines. A total of eight handicap parking stalls are provided on the site. Four surface parking stalls; two are located on the. north side of the apartment building near the front entrance; two are located at the condominium building (one on east side and one on south side) and four garage stalls (two for each building). All ADA spaces show the installation of appropriate signage and drop style curbs. 5. Grading and Drainage The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the city engineer. Because of the close proximity of the buildings to the ponding area, the city engineer should make the determination regarding adequate bounce in the ponding area as well as other flood and grading concerns. 6. Recreational Areas o Section 4.033 of the Ordinance states that multiple family buildings require a minimum of 2,000 square feet plus 50 square feet per unit over 20 units for recreational purposes. A play area of approximately 2,400 square feet is located between the two buildings. A trail system is proposed around Outlot A. The trail surface will be of a bituminous surface. Additionally, a gazebo is located on the southwestern portion of the outlot. Two garden lots are proposed for both the condominium and apartment complex. A hard-court basketball area has been identified within the apartment complex and condominium area as well. The combination of these areas will meet the city's requirements regarding recreational areas. Within the play area, the developer will be required to identify the tot lot. Landscaping A landscaping plan has been submitted. The plan identifies a mix of trees, shrubs, and flowers within the site. The area to the west is to be screened with a mix of existing spruce as well as the addition of white pine, black hills spruce, and red cedar. The developer will be required to submit a tree preservation plan. Because there is an existing berm on the western portion of the site, a screen effect of at least eight feet in height will be required. Additional screening has been identified around all condensers and transformers. A prairie seed mix and wetland seed mix is proposed near the ponding areas. Tree, shrubs, and perennials have a one-year landscaping guarantee. All landscaping is to be irrigated. The final landscaping plan will be subject to the review and approval of the city forester. New plant quantities for the site are as follows: Quantity Type 196 Deciduous shrubs 94 Evergreen shrubs 739 Perennials 33 Small deciduous trees 17 Deciduous shade trees Planning Case Report 04-17 , Page 12 7/9/04 68 [ Evergreen trees 1,147 TOTAL All landscaped areas will be irrigated. There are some minor discrepancies between the landscape schedule and plan that need to be corrected. Please note the attached comments from the city forester on the landscape plan, which will be a condition of approval. Photometric Plan A photometric plan has been provided and meets the requirements of the City Ordinance. All lamps are to be supplied with luminaries which have a mogul base and are non-coated. Additional lighting will be required around the trail system, play areas, and building entrances. 10 Halide type lights will be mounted on 27 foot poles; four on the north, four on the south, and two in front (east) of condo building 8 100w bollard lights will be installed at rear building entrances and around gazebo 7 175w wall packs will be mounted on the two buildings 2 175w flood lights will be utilized for ground sign lighting 9. Trash Enclosures The location of all trash enclosures will be within buildings. Trash enclosure landing areas must be identified within both buildings to ensure proper loading and unloading maneuverability for all trash receptacles. 10. Building Elevations and Design The exterior of both buildings will use a combination of stone, brick, cement siding, and stucco of earth tone colors. Windows that front the Public Works facility should be insulated and sound proofed. All interior apartment doors will require eye viewers and metal frames. An adequate sight line must be established between the apartment lobby and office. 11. Si~nage The developer has identified two monument signs within the site. Both signs would have frontage off of Boone Avenue. All signs must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line. A comprehensive sign plan will be required. All costs associated with the placement and posting of signs within the development will be the responsibility of the developer. Both signs will be constructed with 6 1/2 foot brick columns with timber face boards with routed letters stating "Apartments," "Condominiums," and the address. 12. Developers Agreement A development agreement must be established to ensure that the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the project and related fees and securities. The city attorney shall prepare the development agreement. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 13 7/9/04 13. Snow Storage A snow storage area is identified on the southwest comer of the site. The Commission should determine if this is adequate and/or if snow will be stored in the ponding area. 14. Fire Issues Three hydrants are shown on the utility plans on the north, south and east sides of the buildings. Fire department connections are shown on the east sides of both buildings. The plans indicate that both buildings will be fire sprinkled. E. Planning Considerations The planning consultant's report and comments/recommendations have been incorporated into this report. F. Building Considerations Comments from the building official are outlined in the attached memorandum and will be made a condition of approval. G. Legal Considerations The city attorney will prepare a PUD/Site Improvement Agreement for the project, which will be a condition of approval, along with an appropriate financial guarantee. The city attorney's comments on the plat are also a condition of approval. H. Engineering Considerations Comments from the city engineer are outlined in the attached memorandum and will be a condition of approval. I. Police Considerations The Police Department was involved in the review of the plans. d. Fire Considerations The plans are subject to the recommendations and approval of West Metro Fire. VIII. Summary The applicant is requesting that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to allow for multi-family residential uses. The city has been working toward the development of this area for some time. The proposed development appears to meet the land use policies developed by the city of New Hope. Amending the Comprehensive Plan is a policy decision. Ultimately, the City Council will need to make the determination of the area and the merits of guiding the site for residential uses. If the Planning Commission recommends and the City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan amendment, the proposed rezoning to R-4 may be considered. The applicant is proposing to rezone this area from Industrial to R-4. The determination regarding rezoning is a policy decision to be recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. If the Comprehensive Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 14 7/9/04 Plan is approved to guide the site for residential uses, an R-4 zoning classification may be appropriate considering the use and adjacent land uses to the northeast and east. Staff has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and PUD and found it to be generally consistent with the applicable standards of the zoning district and subdivision ordinance. Staff feels that the petitioner has done a good job in revising the plans and addressing a number of issues raised by staff, consultants, and the Design and Review Committee. IX. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning, PUD and site/building plan review, subject to the following conditions: 1. Enter into a development agreement with the city and provide performance bond (amount to be determined by city engineer and building official). 2. Comply with city engineer recommendations, including those dated June 16 and July 7, 2004. 3. Comply with city attorney recommendations on plat (July 7, 2004). 4. Approval of plans by building official. 5. Approval of plans by West Metro Fire-Rescue District and comply with recommendations. 6. Comply with planning consultant recommendations including: A. Access locations shall be subject to review and approval of the city engineer. B. Two additional surface parking stalls shall be required within the condominium unit lot. C. A screen effect of eight feet minimum shall be required along the western portion of the site. D. The landscaping plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the city forester - comply with recommendations in attached memo dated July 8, 2004. E. Correct minor discrepancies in landscape plan/schedule. F. Additional lighting shall be required around the trail system, play areas, and building entrances. G. Trash enclosure landing areas must be identified within both buildings to ensure proper loading and unloading maneuverability for all t-rash receptacles. H. Windows that front the Public Works facility shall be insulated and sound proofed. I. All interior apartment doors shall require eye viewers and metal frames. J. An adequate sight line shah be established between the apartment lobby and office. K. The location of the tot lot shall be identified on the site plan. L. A separate sign permit shah be applied for by the developer and aH signs associated with the development shall be the responsibility of the developer. 7. Planning Commission to determine if final plat review is to be waived. 8. Park dedication fees to be paid at the time final plat is submitted to the city. Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 15 7/9/04 Attachments: Address/Zoning/Topo/Aerial/Plat Maps 6/11/04 Petitioner Correspondence 6/29/04 Petitioner Correspondence Large Scale Revised Plans: Preliminary Plat Site Plan/Data Grading Plan Erosion Control Landscaping Plant Schedule Details Utility Plan Photometric Plan and Fixture Details Monument Signs Parking Data Elevations Site Section Floor Plans Color Elevations 7/6/04 Planner's Report 6/15 and 7/7/04 City Engineer Memo 7/6/04 City Attorney Comments 7/6/04 West Metro Fire Comments 7/8/04 City Forester Comments Plat Letter Application Log Planning Case Report 04-17 Page 16 7/9/04 3TORY PARK 874-8 87OO 5652 Thru 5600 8520 8500 56TH AVE 5550 CENTER 8801 55OO PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE g101, 9OOO 5420 . 5410 EAST 5555 5501 5425 5417 5401 NORTH 5500 RIDGE APART- MENTS ~ 543O NORTH RIDGE CARE CENTER .HOS'TERMAN JR HIGH SCHOOL 90S. J 90; .8 × 93~.. 5 902.~ X X .~/ ' 0<3 C I 30 Year~ of ~ Futures June11,2004 Affordable Housing & Community Development City of New Hope Planning Commission 4401 Xylon Avenue N New Hope, MN 55428 RE: Application to Planning Commission and City Council for 5501 Boone Avenue North, Boone Avenue Apartments and Condominiums Dear Commissioners: Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is excited to submit this application for your review and approval for our most recent partnership with the City of New Hope: Boone Avenue Apartments and Condominiums. PPL is a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for Iow-income families throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. Our mission is to assist lower income people and families working toward self-sufficiency by providing housing, jobs and training. We are a nationally recognized developer and owner of affordable housing and are dedicated to creating projects that enhance the surrounding area while providing decent, safe, and affordable housing. PPL has completed four successful developments in partnership with the City of New Hope: Bass Lake Court, a 34-unit rental townhouse community; Bass Lake Apartments, an 11-unit rental apartment; and two accessible for-sale twin homes. PPL is proposing a residential planned unit development on a vacant City-owned property at 5501 Boone Avenue North. The property is currently zoned Industrial and we are requesting a change in zoning to Residential, consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the zoning change we are requesting a PUD/Subdivision/Building Plan Review. We believe our request should be granted because the development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan promotes multiple city housing and economic development goals, and redevelops a long underutilized parcel. Multifamily Rental Building Building Design The apartment building will be a 4-story wood frame structure with underground parking and contain 35 two, three and four bedroom units. The building will be fully sprinkled for fire protection and have an elevator. Affordable Housing & Community Development Employment & Job Training Youth Development Support Services Project for Pdde in living · ! 92.5 Chicago Avenue · Minneapolis, MN 55404 · 6 ! 2-874- 8512 · FAX: 6 ! 2-872-8995 · ppl(~ppl-inc.org · www. ppl-inc.org Parking Thirty-five (35) parking spaces will be provided in the underground parking level and 35 parking spaces will be provided in a surface lot. The parking space and drive aisle dimensions are designed to meet the requirements of the code. We are proposing 70 parking spaces or 2.0 spaces per unit. 9 surface spots are indicated on the site plan as "proof" of parking to bring the total number of spaces to 79 or 2.25 spaces per unit. The purpose of developing the proof-of- parking spaces is to minimize the impermeable surface, to maximize landscaping and green space at the front of the site, and to "push" parked cars to the back of the site so that the landscaping, building, and topography take most of the parking out of the site lines from the street. These spaces are located directly adjacent to the parking area so they can easily be converted to usable spaces if the need arises. Ownership Condominium Building Building Design The condominium building will be a 3-story wood frame structure with underground parking and contain 41 one+den, two, two+den and three bedroom units. The building will be fully sprinkled for fire protection and have an elevator. Parking Forty-four (44) parking spaces will be provided in the underground parking level and 39 parking spaces will be provided in a surface lot. The parking space and drive aisle dimensions are designed to meet the requirements of the code. We are proposing 83 parking spaces or 2.02 spaces per unit. Eleven (11) surface spots are indicated on the site plan as "proof" of parking to bring the total number of spaces to 94 or 2.29 spaces per unit. The purpose of developing the proof-of- parking spaces is to minimize the impermeable surface, to maximize landscaping and green space at the front of the site, and to "push" parked cars to the back of the site so that the landscaping, building, and topography take most of the parking out of the site lines from the street. These spaces are located directly adjacent to the parking area so they can easily be converted to usable spaces if the need arises. Site Design The site is designed to mitigate the effects of the poor soils and the neighboring uses. The buildings are brought forward on the site to provide a strong presence along Boone Avenue and put eyes on the street, as well as to pull the buildings away from the Public Works facility to the west. The design is pedestrian and transit friendly by bumping out the boulevard, creating a transit stop, to make pedestrian crossing over Boone Avenue safer, to slow traffic, and to provide green space. The site design also minimizes the views of the salt dome and totally utilizes the site. The storm water redention pond will be part of the common area of the condominium. Landscape Design A traditional landscape will be seen from Boone Avenue with flowerbeds, over story trees, and expanses of sod. The landscape becomes more informal and recreational as you move to the "back yard". Paths around the pond, a gazebo, gardening plots, playground and ball court will encourage use of the site and provide an informal opportunity for residents to get to know one another. The landscape is also highly functional, a thick edge of under story and overstory plantings will screen views and mitigate noise from the neighboring properties and cut down on dust blowing off the pavement, dirt piles, and salt piles at the Public Works facility. The pond is designed to accommodate storm water runoff from the neighboring sites but it will also recreate a "prairie pothole", planted with prairie flowers and grasses, and wetland plantings to filter the water runOff before it enters the pond or the groundwater. The plant and landscape materials have been chosen to create a variety of shapes and colors in every season. The intensely landscaped site blends aesthetics, recreation and environmental considerations to create a desirable home environment. A sprinkler system will be installed and the landscape will be professionally maintained. Building Materials and Architecture The buildings are thoughtfully designed by the award-winning amhitectural firm Miller Hanson Partners. The two buildings are influenced by the Praide School and Arts and Crafts styles and will compliment each other and the surrounding community. The exterior materials will be a combination of stone, brick, cementicious siding, and stucco of earth tone colors. We believe this development will be an attractive addition to the community that all will be proud of for years to come. This is in no small part due to the positive input and contributions of this last year by Mayors Enck and Collier, Councilmembers Andersen, Cassen, Gwin-Lenth and Sommer, and the hard work of City staff including Dan, Daryl, Kirk, Roger, Ken, Amy, and Pam as well as the the City's expert consultants. Sincerely, Project for Pride in Living Miller Hanson Panners June 29, 2004 I ARCHITECTS Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Pam Sylvester City of New Hope 440 ] Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: PPL- Boone Ave Apts and Condos Summary of Document Modifications MHP Project No. 0374 Dear Kirk and Pam: Following is a summary of the modifications made to the PPL Boone Avenue Development documents submitted to the City of New Hope Planning Commission and City Council. The revised documents were submitted on June 25, 2004-. Response to "Design and Review Committee" letter dated June 17: "Noise Mitigation" Sound shall be mitigated by using triple pane glazing at the bedrooms facing west on the end units of the Apartment building. Plans are not updated to show the proposed change. This letter shall be verification that this improved glazing shall be provided to mitigate noise at the bedrooms closest to the roads maintenance yard. 2. "Provide all parking'The revised parking shows all parking required shall be built. "All plans to be consistent" The Architectural, Landscape, and Civil plans are consistent, to the best of my knowledge. The specific points brought up by the Development Review Team have been incorporated. o "Provide basketball/hard court" The hard court is now shown at both Civil and Landscape plants. A hard court is shown at both the Rental and Condo building parking lots. 5. '~Location of gazebo inconsistent"Landscape and Civil now both show the same location. 6. "Provide topo for property to north same as property to the west" is shown all around site on revised Survey. Additional topo 7. "Photometric plan to show foot candle for exterior building and parking lot lighting" Revised photometric plan shows exterior building and parking lot lighting. 1201 HAWTHORNE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55403 USA T 612.332.5420 F 612.332.5425 WWW.MILLERHANSON.COM To: Kirk McDonald Pro]ecU PPL Boone Ave Apts and Condos Date: June 30, 2004- 8. "Trash Area" The Civil plan has done what they could to ease the grades at the Apartment drive down into the building. "Verify elevation on grading plans (8%)" Grades have been reworked to show 5% maximum at all parking lots and sidewalks. The drive into the parking lots have spots steeper than 5%, which can't be avoided. 10. "Storm water issues at intersection of Boone and E Research Center Road" Waiting for more input from city engineering consultant. 11. "Verify driveway slopes" See #9, above. 12. "Screen ground mechanical equipment, transformers and condensers" Landscape plans amended to show screening. 13. "Be sure plans are consistent re: stairways, doors to exterior, trash chute, elevator shaft, etc" Building plans are amended to show consistency. 14. "identify area for recyclables" the Garages. Both buildings have areas identified for recyclables in 15. "Provide three hydrants" --Three hydrants are located on the revised civil sheets. 16. "Increase short drive at west end of north parking lot from 18~ to 20'"This drive is increased to 20'. 17. "Clarify construction type for buildings, i.e., V-A, l-A, for occupancy classification" The Commons Rooms construction type has been amended on the "Building Code Summary" to Type V-A. 18. "Add windows to office area to see lobby area for people entering building" The office has been moved to adjacent to the front door and has a window onto the entry vestibule. 19. "Construct to crime free multi housing standards" ! have a call in to Nicole Korth at the Police Department- I will work with her on steps we can take to improve security. 20. "Increase lighting at front entrance"- Entrance lighting is now shown on the Lot Lighting Photometric Analysis sheet. 21. "Landscaping Issues- prairie grass and maintenance of area, existing trees worth saving?" Revised Landscape Plans indicate a 3-year maintenance plan for the prairie grass areas. Existing trees are not saved- see attached landscape architect response to Manuel Jordan's comments. 22. "Consider lighting walking path and play area" The patios and gazebo will have bollard fixtures, as shown on revised lighting plan. The extensive paths are not shown lit up. MILLER HANSON PARTNERS - ' Page 2 To: Kirk HcDonald project: PPL Boone Ave Apts and Condos Date: June 30, 2004 2.3. "Park Dedication" Fee shall be paid. Thank you for the constructive comments for improving the PPL proposal for the development of 5501 Boone Avenue North. Sincerely, Miller Hanson Partners Roger Howley cc: Chris Dettling- PPL (klF) ........ MILLER HANSON PARTNERS Page To: Kirk McDonald Project: PPL Boone Ave Apts and Condos Date: June 30, 2004 ~une 28, 2004 From: Gina Bonsi~nore To: Roger Howley Re: Response to comments of Manuel ~ordon on Boone Ave Project The responses are numbered to parallel the comments in Mr. ~ordon's memo. 1 .American Linden moved to deciduous tree list. 2.Changed the 'Pink Spires' crabapple to Red ~ewel variety. 3. Changed the Hackberries to Swamp White Oak, except in one case, in the interior of the project where salt spray could not be an issue. 4. Changed the Green Spire Linden to Adams Crabapple, rather than the suggested shade trees because of the overhead utility wires along the street right-of-way. 5. Removed the quaking aspen from the prairie area. 6. A more detailed three-year establishment maintenance plan, with seed establishment goals is now detailed. 7. The circles north of the apartment building were the result of a CAD glitch (enlarged retaining wall symbol). 8. 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I~c~ INDUSTRY CgNTER 4TH ADDITION ~'~ ~_ ~ I ~. ~,~) ~o-~ ~" J - ~~._ _ ~ ~ ~ . i ' '- TYPICAL 'LOT NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners@nacplanning.¢om PLANNING REPORT TO: Kirk McDonald FROM: Michael Darrow / Alan Brixius DATE: July 6, 2004 RE: New Hope - PPL- Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, General Development Stage PUD, Building Review NAC FILE: 131.01 -04-16 Project for Pride in Living (PPL) has submitted applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat / General Development Stage PUD, and Building Plan Review. The site is located at 5501 Boone Avenue North. The request involves the development of a 35-unit multi-family rental building and a 41-unit condominium building. The site consists of two lots and an outlot. Lot 1 is 1.45 acres, Lot 2 is 1.79 acres, and the outlot is .7 acres. The total site area is 171,626 square feet or 3.94 acres. The site is currently owned by the City of New. Hope and is zoned I- Industrial. The area to the east is zoned R4- High Density Residential and R-5 Senior/ Disabled Residential. The area to the west is a public works facility. Below is a technical report of the application. Exhibits: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Exhibit C: Exhibit D: Exhibit E: Exhibit F: Exhibit G: Exhibit H: Exhibit I: Preliminary Plat Cover Sheet / Site Plan Grading Plan Erosion Control Landscaping Plan Planting Schedule Photometric Plan Building Elevations Site Section ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan Amendment The site falls within Planning District 3 of the Comprehensive Plan. The primary goal of Planning District 3 is the preservation and enhancement of industrial land uses. In order to proceed with the development of a multi-family complex, the City will need to make the determination as to the benefits of this type of development compared to the need for future industrial areas and/or the expansion of public works facilities. Zoning and Density According to Section 4-32, the planning commission and city council shall consider possible effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgement shall be based upon the following factors: 1. The zoning amendment is necessary to correct a~past zoning mistake. 2. The character of the area has changed to warrant consideration of an amendment. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific polices and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official city comprehensive plan. The City, upon review of this application, determine whether this application is warranted due to the surrounding residential land uses and, therefore, in keeping with the city's policies toward residential uses. The zoning classification would change from I-Industrial to a R-4-High Density Residential District. The zoning classification would be consistent with the R-4 and R,5 Districts east of Boone Avenue. Lot Design and Building Layout The public works operation yard to the west is currently used for sand storage, snow plows, and equipment storage. The public works facility has early morning and late evening operations. The condominium complex building is setback 150 feet from the property line with Outlot A creating additional separation. The apartment building is designed to mitigate visual impacts from the public works building. Screening and landscaping on the western property line may also mitigate additional visual impacts from the public works building. · The developer is proposing to develop the site into two lots and one outlot. Lot 1 is 1.45 acres, Lot 2 is 1.79 acres, and outlot a is .7 acres for a combined site area of 171,413 square feet or 3.9 acres. The developer is proposing a 35-unit apartment complex and a 41-unit condominium complex. According to the Zoning Ordinance, 2,200 square feet is required per unit for multi-family units. Below is a breakdown of square footage required per complex: I Apartment Condominium Outlot A Total IRequired 77,000 square feet 90,200 square feet NA 167,200 square feet IProposed 62,995 square feet 77,976 square feet 30,442 square feet 171,413 square feet * * Section 4.8 (e) of the Zoning Ordinance states that a CUP/PUD will be required as part of the development of the apartments and condominiums. The section also states that apartments containing ten or more units may pursue a reduction up to 20 percent of the required lot area per unit based upon bonus features including durable exterior finishes, underground parking, proximity to mass transit and outdoor recreational facilities. Upon review of those features, the following lot area requirements are needed: 1,760 square feet (61,600 square feet) for the apartment complex and 1,760 square feet (72,160 square feet) for the condominium complex. Based upon these calculations, the Developer meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Setbacks Below is a review of the setback areas. Lot Width Front Side Rear Parking Required 80 feet 30 feet Proposed Both lots meet requirement 30 + 20 feet 80 + 30 feet 52 + 5 feet 5 Access Access is proposed off of Boone Avenue in three locations. The curb cuts are 24 feet and meet the minimum requirements of the City Ordinance. The City Engineer and Fire Chief will need to provide additional comments regarding accessibility from the site. Where possible the access of these locations should match that of the adjacent multi- family use so as to prevent headlights into apartment windows. In addition to the street access, a bus stop area is proposed along the eastern portion of the site adjacent to the apartment complex. 3 Parking According to the Ordinance, at least 1 enclosed and 1 ¼ surface spaces are required per unit. Below are the parking requirements for each building: Apartment Condominium Required 35 underground 44 surface 79 spaces required 41 underground 51 surface t2 spaces required Proposed 35 underground 44 surface 79 spaces proposed 41 underground 49 surface 90 spaces proposed Two additional surface parking stalls will be required for the condominium building to meet City Code requirements. All other parking spaces meet the minimum parking requirements and are setback a minimum of 5 feet from all property lines. Grading and Drainage The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Because of the buildings close proximity to the ponding area, the City Engineer should make the determination regarding adequate bounce in the ponding area as well as other flood and grading concerns. Recreational Areas Section 4.033 of the Ordinance states that multiple family buildings require a minimum of 2,000 square feet plus 50 square feet per unit over 20 units for recreational purposes. A play area of approximately 2,400 square feet is located between the two buildings. Additionally, a trail system is proposed around-Outlot A. The trail surface will be of a bituminous surface. Additionally, a gazebo is located on the southwestern portion of the outlot. Two garden lots are proposed for both the condominium and apartment complex. A hard-court basketball area has been identified within the apartment complex and condominium area as well. The combination of these areas will meet the City's requirements regarding recreational areas. Within the play area, the Developer will be required to identify the tot lot. Landscaping A landscaping plan has been submitted. The plan identifies a mix of trees, shrubs, and flowers within the site. The area to the west is to be screened with a mix of existing spruce as well as the addition of white pine, black hills spruce, and red cedar. The Developer will be required to submit a tree preservation plan. Because there is an existing berm on the western portion of the site, a screen effect of at least 8 feet in height will be required. Additional screening has been identified around all condensers and transformers. A prairie seed mix and wetland seed mix is proposed near the 4 ponding areas. Tree, shrubs, and perennials have a one-year landscaping guarantee. All landscaping is to be irrigated. The final landscaping plan will be subject to the review and approval of the City Forester. Photometric Plan A photometric plan has been provided and meets the requirements of the City Ordinance. All lamps are to be supplied with luminaries which have a mogul base and are non-coated. Additional lighting will be required around the trail system, play areas, and building entrances. Trash Enclosures The location of all trash enclosures will be within buildings. Trash enclosure landing areas must be identified within both buildings to ensure proper loading and unloading maneuverability for all trash receptacles. Building Elevations and Design The exterior of both buildings will use a combination of stone, brick, cement siding, and stucco of earth tone colors. Windows that front the public works facility should be insulated and sound proofed. All interior apartment doors will require eye viewers and metal frames. An adequate site line must be established between the apartment lobby and office. Signage The Developer has identified two monument signs within the site. Both signs would have frontage off of Boone Avenue. All signs must be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the property line. A comprehensive sign plan will be required. All costs associated with the placement and posting of signs within the development will be the responsibility of the Developer. Developers Agreement A development agreement must be established to ensure that the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the project and related fees and securities. The City Attorney shall prepare the development agreement. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Comprehensive Plan and Rezone The applicant is requesting that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to allow for multi- family residential uses. The City has been working toward the development of this area 5 for some time. The proposed development appears to meet the land use polices developed by the City of New Hope. Amending the Comprehensive Plan is a policy decision. Ultimately, the City Council will need to make the determination of the area and the merits of guiding the site for residential uses. If the Planning Commission recommends and the City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the proposed rezoning to R-4 may be considered. The applicant is proposing to rezone this area from Industrial to R-4. The determination regarding rezoning is a policy decision to be recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. If the ComprehenSive plan is approved to guide the site for residential uses, a R-4 zoning classification may be appropriate considering the use and adjacent land uses to the northeast and east. Preliminary Plat and PUD Staff have reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat and PUD and found it to be generally consistent with the applicable standards of the Zoning District and Subdivision Ordinance. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat and CUP/PUD, staff would recommend that approval be based on the following recommendations: Access 1. Access locations shall be subject to the review and 'approval of the City Engineer. Parking 1. Two additional surface parking stalls shall be required within the condominium unit lot. Grading and Drainage 1. The grading and drainage plan shall be subject to the review and aPproval of the City Engineer. 2. All easements shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Landscaping 1. A screen effect of 8 feet minimum shall be required along the western portion of the site. 2. The landscaping plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Forester. 6 Photometric 1~ Additional lighting shall be required around the trail system, play areas, and building entrances. Trash Enclosures 1. Trash enclosure landing areas must be identified within both buildings to ensure proper loading and unloading maneuverability for all trash receptacles. Buildings and Design 1. Windows that front the public works facility shall be insulated and sound proofed. 2. All interior apartment doors shall require eye viewers and metal frames. 3. An adequate site line shall be established between the apartment lobby and office. 4. The location of the tot lot shall be identified on the site plan. Signage 1. A comprehensive sign plan shall be required. A separate sign permit shall be applied for by the Developer. 2. All signs associated with the development shall be responsibility of the Developer. Other 1. A Developers agreement shall be prepared by the City Attomey. 2. Additional comments from the Planning Commission, City Council, City Staff, or consultants. 7 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects TO: Kirk McDonald Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. · Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. · Glenn R. Cook, P.E. · Robert Schunicht, P.E. · Jen~ A. Bourdon~ P.E. · Mark A. Hanson, P.E. Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P.E. · Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. · Richard E. Turner, P.E. - Susan M. Ebeflin, C.P.A. Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E., Robert R. Pfeffede, P.E. · Richard W. Foster, P.E. · David O. Loskota, P.E. · Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. · Ted K. Field, P.E. · Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. · Mark R. Rolfs, P.E., Davtd'A~ Bonestroo; M.B.A; ,Sidney P. Williamson, P.E., L.S. · Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. · Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E. · Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. · James Maland, P.E. · Miles B. Jensen, P.E. · L. Phillip Gravel II1, P.E. · Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E. · Ismael Martinez, P.E. · Thomas A. Syfko, P.E. · Sheldon J. Johnson · Dale A. Grove, P.E. - Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. · Robert J. Devery, Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN - Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, iL Websits: www.bonestroo.com FROM: Vince Vander ToP CC: Mark Hanson, Guy Johnson DATE: June 16, 2004 SUBJECT: Project for Pride in Living - 5501 Boone Our File No. 34-Gen E03-18 We have reviewed the submitted plans for the site improvements. Please consider the following: Cover Sheet/Site Plan Coordinate site plan with Landscaping plan and other plan sheets. Gazebo locations and trail locations are slightly different. It is recommended that the proof of parking stalls be constructed at this time. Ownership of Outlot A must be discussed. It covers the proposed pond which receives storm water from both public works and the 5501 lot. Pond maintenance responsibilities must also be discussed. Identify the proposed future location of the bus stop. Identify the proposed number of parking stalls on Boone Avenue. Grading Plan 6. Identify the 100-year high water pond elevation and overflow location. Identify elevations on the adjacent property to the north. Any high water may overflow onto this property. This needs to be identified and controlled. A limited amount of drainage comes onto the property from the south. This must be accommodated. Shown driveway access locations on the opposite side of Boone Avenue for reference. Coordinate driveway locations as feasible. 10. Verify driveway slopes. Max driveway slope should be limited to 5%. 11. Verify driveway slopes to the north underground parking. 8.0% does not appear to be accurate. 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600 · Fax: 651-636-1311 12, Increase driveway radii at Boone Avenue. 13. If existing trees along the west lot line are to be saved, they will need to be moved to a temporary location prior-to final location. Identify temp storage area. Utility Plan 14. Do not wet tap water main connections to main in Boone. Cut and sleeve will be required. 15. Discuss open cut of Boone versus jacking of directional drilling. A required method has not been identified at this time. Traffic control will need to be identified. 16. Site hydrants will be required per Fire Department requirements. This may impact water service locations into the site. Show hydrants and service line locations. 17. Separate the domestic and fire service outside of the building. Include shut valves on both lines. 18. Show storm sewer diameters, grades, and materials. Submit storm sewer design notes and clacs. 19. Provide a pond outlet skimmer structure. 20.¸ We are in the process of verifying that the pond meets previously established requirements. A storm water model of the proposed pond and existing storm sewer system is being developed. We are also evaluating the possibility of routing the pond outlet directly to the north to East Research Center Road. This needs to be discussed further. 21. Minimum pavement section requirements will include 8 inches of class 5 and 1 '/2" of wear course pavement. Geotextile fabric is also recommended. Erosion Control 22. Protect storm sewer flared end inlet sections. 23. All construction traffic will be limited to the shown location. Landscape Plan 24. · The proposed Gazebo location conflicts with a storm sewer flared end. Correct the conflict. Boundary and Topographic Survey 25. Maintain drainage fi.om the property to the south at all times during construction. End of memo 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600 · Fax: 651-636-1311 B°neStr°° Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. · Marvin L. Sorvala, P,E. · Glenn R. Cook, P.E. · Robert G. Schunicht, P.E. - Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E. · Mark A. Hanson, P.E Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P,E. · Joseph C. Andedik, P.E · Richard E. Turner, P.E. · Susan M. Ebedin, C.P.A. Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E. · Robert R. Pfeffede, P.E. · Richard W. Foster, P.E. · David O. Loskota, P.E.. · Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. · Ted K. Field, P.E. · Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. · Mark R. Rolfs, P.E. · David A. Bonestroo, M.B.A. · Sidney P. Williamson, P.E., [:.S. · Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. · Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E. · Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. · James R. Maland, P.E. · Miles B. Jensen, P,E. · L. Phillip Gravel II1, P.E. · Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E. · Ismael Martinez, P.E. · Thomas A. Syfko, P.E. · Sheldon J. Johnson-, Dale A. Grove, P.E. · Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. · Robert J. Devery, P.E. ' Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN · Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, iL Website: www.bonestroo.com Date: To: From: Subject: July 7, 2004 Kirk McDonald Cc: Mark Hanson, Guy Johnson Vince Vander Top Project for Pride in Living - 5501 Boone Our File No. 34-Gen E03-18 Review comments were previously issued on June 16. Comments are not repeated in this memo but previous comments should still be considered if not already met. We have reviewed the revised submitted plans for the site improvements and offer the following additional comments. Grading Plan The current pond configuration must be modified to prevent the underground garages from flooding. The plans indicate that the 100-year High Water Level CHWL) is 893.5. The garage floor is at 894.5. Our modeling indicates that the HWL will be greater than 894.5 with the current configuration. The modeled HWL is 894.8 (refer to the attached 7-6-04 memo from Brad Schleeter) This will cause water to backup through the drains by the garage entrances and into the garages. Typical standards require a minimum separation of 2 feet between the 100-year HWL and the lowest building opening. Modifications will be required to either lower the HWL or raise the garage floor elevation. The HWL of this pond is impacted by the HWL at the intersection of East Research Center Road and Boone Avenue. This intersection represents the low point of a large drainage area. Water will pond in this intersection to an elevation of approximately 894.5 (refer to the attached fax of survey elevation points) until the storm sewer in East Research Center Road can drain the water the Victory Park Wetland complex.. The level ofponded water in the intersection will cause a backwater effect on the proposed PPL pond. Four options/solutions to lower the potential for flooding could be explored: Raise the garage floor elevation - Raising the garage floor elevation does not appear feasible. The driveways from Boone Avenue are already steep with the proposed configuration. Raising the garage and building elevations significantly is not recommended. b. Improve the storm sewer from the intersection of E. Research Rd and Boone Ave to Victory Park. Improving the drainage capacity from the intersection would 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600 · Fax: 651-636-1311 lower the intersection's HWL and reduce the tailwater effect on the PPL pond. However, the required storm sewer (48" to 54" in diameter) and street reconstruction/patching would be very costly. Charges to this development or city storm water utilityfunds will likely not be available for this magnitude of improvement. A cost estimate was not completed at this time. - c. Create a lower HWL overflow elevation fi:om the intersection of E. Research Rd. and Boone Ave. It may be feasible to regrade the north boulevard of E. Research Center Rd and reconstruct driveways to lower the intersection's flood elevation to approx. 893.0. This would reduce the tailwater effect on the PPL pond. The feasibility of grading would need to be evaluated further. Route the proposed PPL pond outlet north directly to E. Research Center Rd. storm sewer. This option is discussed in the attached memo fi:om Brad Schleeter. A direct connection to the north would reduce the impact of the tailwater effect from Boone Avenue. This option would require a drainage easement across the parking lot of the property to the north. It appears that a combination of the last two options may be the most cost-effective solution for this project. The costs and feasibility must be better identified. It does not appear that a pond emergency overflow (EOF) can be provided on the grading plan. A piped EOF is recommended. The distance between the pond outlet and the storm sewer inlets must be maximized. This should be noted in any modifications as the result of previous comments. 4. Refer to additional requirements in 7-6-04 Brad Schleeter memo. The invert of STMH 113 must be corrected. This manhole must be set low enough to accommodate drainage fi:om the property to the south. o The south driveway location should be modified slightly to match the driveway location across Boone Avenue. Public Works should comment on the configuration of the parking "bump outs" on Boone Avenue from a snow plowing perspective. It is recommended that the changes in curb direction be accommodated with 5-foot radii (min) and not 45 degree angles. Abrupt angles will be damaged by snow plows. Utility Plan Separate the domestic and fire service outside of the building. Include shut valves on both lines. Valves on 6-inch line should be located after the domestic split. End of memo 2335 West Highway 36 · St. Paul, MN 55113 · 651-636-4600 · Fax: 651-636-1311 JUN-BS-2004 10:04 FROM:NEW HOPE PUBLIC WORK 7635926776 T0:96516361311 P. lx2 FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION TO: COMPANY: CO. Pi[ONE: DATE: FAX # PAGES: (INCLUDING COVER SHEET) New Hope Public Works 5500 International Parkway New Hope MN 55428 Phone: 763-592-6777 FAX: 763-592-6776 Title: As you requested AS we discussed For Your Information Please review and provide feedback to me JUN-2S-B004 10:04 FROM:NEW HOPE PUBLIC WORK 76JSgB6776 T0:96516361311 P.2x2 ~F...~ B°nestr°° i r~:~sene L.e?' c~ / / / / / / ! / / / / Ir9 .,t. 5,' 8-,,f..3.$ ~oo,,/£ ..~ Memo Project Name: PPL Property To: Vince Vander Top From: Brad Schleeter Re: Pond Review Client: City of New Hope File No: 34Gen Date: JulY 6, 2004 ~ Anderlik & l~Jl ,'.ssociates Summary of Recommendations As requested, a pond design review has been completed for the submitted PPL Property - Pride In Living development (Revised grading plan dated 6/24/04). The following comments and recommendations are offered to bring the submitted pond design into compliance with City design standards. Gradinq and Drainaqe: 1. It is recommended that an additional catch basin be placed to capture runoff from north side of the middle Boone Avenue access. This appears feasible and would allow all of the runoff from the southern building to be treated in the pond. Based on the elevations shown on the grading plan and a rough assumption of storm sewer pipe size, sufficient pipe cover is not provided. A minimum of 2.5 feet of cover should be provided over storm sewer in paved areas. The submitted pond contours should be revised to meet the City standard pond detail regarding pond slopes. The standards are as follows: a. No steeper than 4:1 slopes above the Normal Water Level (NWL). b. 10-foot wide safety and aquatic bench at a 10:1 slope below the NWL. c. No steeper than 3:1 slopes from below the 10:1 bench to the bottom of the pond. Water Quantity: As statedin the previous review memo dated June 17, 2004, the City has constructed an XPSWMM model analyzing this sub-watershed, including the PPL pond. Based on this model, the backwater affect caused by connecting the PPL pond into the Boone Avenue storm sewer (representing the submitted design) produces a 100-year PPL pond HWL of 894.8. An additional option of routing the PPL pond to the north was reviewed in an attempt to lower the 100-year HWL of the PPL pond. This option ties the PPL pond into the existing manhole structure at E Research Center Road, before discharging into Victory Park pond. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. 2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311 Memo ,~ Borm~troo Rosene ~ Anderlik & Based on routing the PPL pond to the north, the 100-year HWL for the PPL pond (assuming a 15- inch outlet pipe) is 894.1. This HWL does not provide the recommended 1-foot of freeboard between the HWL and the garage floor elevation (894.5). Additional flood storage would be necessary to lower the 100-year HWL. A pond emergency overflow (EOF) must be provided. Based on the grading plan an overland EOF does not appear feasible, and a piped EOF will be necessary. It does appear feasible to route a piped EOF to the north to tie into the existing storm sewer manhole at E Research Center Road. It is recommended that a 21-inch overflow pipe be provided downstream of a grated overflow structure. A 21-inch piped EOF (overflow rim elevation = 894.0) can convey flows from roughly a 7.5-inch storm event before flooding the adjacent garage floors. A standard detail plate for this structure is attached. It is the City's desire to provide rate control for the smaller storm events to a greater extent than the rate control provided by the submitted 15-inch pipe. Based on this desire, a 2-stage skimmer structure with an internal weir wall/orifice combination is recommended. A 6-inch orifice is recommended to control Iow flows and the top of the weir wall should be set above 5-year pond HWL. A standard detail plate for this structure is attached. Water Quality: 7. The submitted pond wet volume is approximately 1.2 acre-feet. This total wet volume meets NURP standards for wet volume. It is recommended that the submitted pond provide a 3-foot average depth to reduce the frequency of pond maintenance. The submitted pond has an average depth of 2.5 feet. It appears that with some minor adjustments to the pond contours below the NWL, this average depth requirement can be met. 9. A City standard skimmer structure (detail attached) should be provided to reduce the possibility of floating solids in the pond being flushed downstream. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. 2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311 2"x6" keyway ~ cast into wall~ bY supplier Baffle wall constructed in field by contractor xx" Dia. hole in baffle wall 4.5'xl 5' -~~ For grot design see Plate 5006.1 , A xx RCP SKIMMER GRATE xx" dia. hole in baffle wall EJev.=xxx.x Elev.=xxx,x ~-- EJev.: x .... II I ' , xx" ¢ hole in I /; / I baffle wall Elev.= xxx, x I X I ~ --additional #4'S ,' /I~ x 4'-0" long I I j #4 @ 12" j// horizontal I Bev,= xxx.x ['~ ' %_#4 ~ 12" vertical SECTION A-A CONCRETE BAFFLE WALL Outlet (NWL) Elev. =xxx.x 4.5' X 1.5' min. opening 12 CY ] Elev.=xxx.x Class 3~ Riprap N i 6" aggregate backfill (MnDOT Spec. 3149H Mod.) 5' Dia. manhole Hale for xx" Dia. RCP --3/4"-2" Clear Rock Note: When baffle wall height is greater than 3' above the outlet pipe invert the' following shall be required. 1. Steps 2. 6' Dia. MH REVISED: 2-03 IDATE: i FILE NAME: '~ Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates July 2000 SKIMMER WITH CONCRETE BAFFLE WALL PLATE NO.: 50.06.2 6.--I/2" SS anchor bolts w/crips SKIMMER MH DIAMETER OPENING 4' 4'xl.5' 5' 5'xl.5' 6' 6'xl.5' 1 1/2"x3/8" outer ring ~1 1/2"x3/.8" steel bars @ 4" O~C~ I-'~74" "~Manhole steps shall be placed so that offset hole in top slob is facing downstream. i/4"x~/4" steel bar, weld _to each member Hot-dipPed galvanized grate in 2 sections GRATE DETAIL No block structures are allowed. Elev.=xxx Elev.=xxx ~_____J 'J~ ./--Top of barTel section below top slob to have flat top edge seafed with 2 beads of Ramnek or equal. Varies I [;I I't Manhole ste.p.s, Neenoh RI981J '~ or equal, 16 on center. Aluminum steps approved. >1 .------~--~J " L;J--~'-'""~-~ Pipe shall be cut out flush L~~-~ '-~ I(~with inside f°ce Of w°ll' xx"RCP xx"RCP Doghouses must be grouted I ' * ,' ° , ' ' ' ' ,' ;I ~ both inside and outside. =! ! 6" '~'"""----Minimum slab thickness is 6- for 14, depth. Increase thickness I" for eve~ 4' SECTION of de~h greater than 14', and reinforce ~ with 6"'x 6" 10/10 mesh. ,~,,,,, STANDARD DETAILS A~detll~ & ~,,o,;,t,s STANDARD OVERFLOW STRUCTURE Lost Revision: ~ City Plate No STO- 17 48_$T017 DWG DOUGLAS J. DEBNERz GORDON L. JENSEN~ CLARISSA M. KLUG GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDRALL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q, BRYNESTAD ~Real Property Law Specialist Certified By The Minnesota State Bar Association 2Admitted in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING, STE. 201~-~ BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA 55443-1965 TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 $ TELEFAX (763) 493-5193 e-mail law~jensen-sondrall.com Writer's Direct Dial No.: (763) 201-0217 e-mail djd~/ensen-sondrall, com July 6, 2004 VI~ FACSIMILE TO: (763) 531-5136 .4ND BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North NewHope, MN 55428 Re: Preliminary Plat for Science Industry Center [5th] Addition Our File No.: 99.15064 Dear Kirk: I have received the proposed preliminary plat for the property to be known as "Science Industry Center [5~] Addition" (hereinafter "Plat"). I have reviewed the Plat for compliance with the City's preliminary plat ordinances found at New }lope City Code~ Section 13-4(a) et seq. and have noted the following. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 2 City Code Section 13-4(a)(1)(a): Proposed name. As noted in your memorandum to us, the Plat's name will need to bc changed fi.om Science Industry Center 4* Addition to Science Industry Center 5th Addition as a plat with the name Science Industry Center 4th Addition either has been or is about to be recorded in Hcnnepin County. City Code Section 13-4(a)(1)(c): Names and addresses. The Plat identifies the name and address of the owner. However, evidence of ownership (discussed further below) has not yet been provided to the City Attorney's Office. Therefore, the City Attorney's Office is unable to verify that the named entity is in fact the sole owner of the property. Evidence of ownership must be submitted to the City Attorney's Office. The name and address of the surveyor appears on the Plat. The Plat identifies the owner as the developer. It is the understanding of the City Attorney's Office that a designer is not involved with this Plat and therefore the absence of that information is acceptable. Bo EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Plat is not in compliance with several provisions of City Code Section 13-4(a)(2) because the Plat does not provide full information to 350 feet beyond the boundaries of the land being platted as required. However, it is the understanding of the City Attorney's Office that City does not feel the need to require strict Any references to "Code" in this letter are referring to the New Hope City Code. See Code Section 13-4(a)(1). July 6, 2004 Page 2 compliance with these requirements in this instance. these matters at this time. Therefore it appears there is no need to go into detail on C. PROPOSED DESIGN FEATURES:3 City Code Section 13-4(a)(3)(c): Improvements and stormwater runoff. The Plat does not show these proposed design features. e Ci.ty Code Section 13-4{a)(3)(e): Sewer lines and water mains. The Plat does not indicate the location and size of any proposed sewer lines and water mains. City Code Section 13-4(a)(3}(|): Water supply. The Plat does not show how water is to be provided to the platted property. City Code Section 13-4(a)(3)(k): Sewage disposal. The Plat does not show any proposed sewer main or service connection. Se City Code Section 13-4(a)(3)(1): Surface water. The Plat does not show any provision for surface water disposal, drainage and flood control. The Plat only shows current drainage information. D. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Evidence of Ownership: As a matter of City policy, plat approval applicants are required to submit to the City a commitment for title insurance. Such a commitment will allow the City to determine that the proper individuals are signing a plat. A title insurance policy insuring the City's interest in any easement or right-of-way to be dedicated on the Plat may be required in connection with the approval of the final plat. Therefore, a title insurance commitment may as well serve as the evidence of ownership for the Plat. The commitment for title insurance must be submitted to the City Attorney's Office prior to final plat approval as all owners need to sign the final plat as well as any mortgagee. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Very truly yours, Douglas J. Debner, Assistant City Attorney, City of New Hope CC: Steven A. Sondrall, New Hope City Attorney (via email to sas~jensen-sondrall.com) Clarissa M. Klug, New Hope Assistant City Attorney (via email to cmk~jensen-sondrall.com) Pam Sylvester, New Hope Administrative Support Specialist (via email to psylvester@ci.new-hope.nm.us) Vincent T. Vander Top, New Hope Engineer (via email to vvandertop@bonestroo.com) Alan Brixius, New Hope Planning Consultant (via email to planners~nacplanning.com) P AAttomey~DJDk2. City of New Hope~99.15064 - Science Center Drive 5th AdditonL09.15064 - 001 - Preliminary Plat Approval Letter- Short EM.doc See Code Section 13-4(a)(3). S¥1vester Pam From: Surratt Aaron Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:29 PM To: McDonald Kirk Cc: Sylvester Pam Subject: Project Comments For PPL: · The hydrant for'the apartment building shall be moved to the North, directly across from where it is shown currently on plan. · The Fire Department Connection and Control Valves for sprinkler system shall be located on the North side of the apartment building. Plans are still showing them on the East side of the building toward Boone ave. If you need anything else, let me know. McDonald Kirk From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jordan Manuel Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:41 AM McDonald Kirk Sylvester Pam; Johnson Guy PPL review Please note at the end of the message my previous comments. They amended my requests. On point # 8, I just suggested them controlling the black raspberry so it does not encroach into the gardens and the path. There are ways to keep the plants contained without removing them from the list. Its up to them... New Comments: 1. Upon further review, I hope that they are aware of the long-term issues with planting large sizes trees on the East side (the entrance areas!) in relation with the 3-phase power lines. The power lines run about 1/2 way into the strip of grass between curb and sidewalk. The strip from street curb to driveway curb is about 30' wide (sidewalk included). At best this gives a distance under 20' from tree center to CENTER of the 3- phase line. Xcel will eventually have to "shave" 1/2 of the canopy to maintain their required power line clearance, making them conspicuous eye-sores. Perhaps they want to consider power line-friendly species for the area (impacted species: 6 swamp white oaks). 2. What are they planning to do for driveway snow removal? Are they going to haul it off-site? The indicated area (note: areA, not areAS. I see only one area, between the southwest hard-court play area and the fenced garden plot - any concern for soil salts for the garden plot??- ) seems WAY too small for the condo area let alone the whole complex. Plus there is a basswood just south of the hard-court that would be very close to the snow storage area AND the court. Only a careful operator would NOT dump snow on the court and the tree. 3. The landscape plant schedule and the number of plants on the map do not match. They are also missing little bluestem on this list. 4. I recommend only a 4" depth of wood chip mulch, versus the 6" listed. Putting plants in 6" of mulch is like planting them 2" too deep. They may also want to do a spell-check in the tree B&B stock area. In the container stock area, they may want to change #2 to read "The bottom of the root flare should be even with or up to 1" above the finished grade." 5. In the landscape notes area, any backfill soils must NOT contain more than 1/4 of amendments (see #4, planting soil definition) of total backfill volume so as to avoid a soil interface problem. This is only for trees and shrubs, not herbaceous plants. 6. Mulching. I thought that there were using a landscape mat under the mulched areas for weed control. I understand also that they are using a 3" layer of crushed rock over black non-porous plastic up to 5' from buildings. Are they going to locate the foundation plants beyond this area (I would assume so since all woody plants are to be in hardwood or other plant- based mulch), or plant them within? If they are to plant within, expect high mortality and obvious tissue dieback in the first 3 years, due to lack of moisture and organics (especially long-term, without plant-based mulch). AT LEAST consider a porous landscape fabric after the first 3 feet from the building if plants are to be in the rock mulch area. Keep mulching specs consistent in drawings and notes. 7. Natural landscape area notes. We need specifics on whether the prairie mix and the wetland mix are actually the SAME MNDOT mix 28B, or different mixes. MNDOT is phasing out this 28B mix, replacing it with a 310 (native mix for wetter areas and gives a tall height) or a 250 (general roadside excluding sandy soils, without many flowers at all). What are they going to use and where? What are the target established species (I ask this because each seed mix has a different focus and I wonder if they are more interested in short grasses, tall grasses or prairie wildflowers)? MNDOT's maintenance recommendations are a bit different for each seed mix also. Hope this helps, Manuel Jordan Contract Manager and City Forester City of New Hope 5500 International Parkway New Hope, MN 55428 763-592-6763 (direct line) 763-592-6776 (fax) mjordan@ci.new-hope.mn.us Trees; 1. Have them include American linden in the Deciduous tree list, NOT the small tree list. 2. For the crabapples, they may wish to change the 'pink spires' variety to a 'red jewel' variety. This will give similar features but will be more resistant to apple scab, I.E. NO NEED TO SPRAY FUNGICIDE to control scab in Spring!! The 'adams' variety is disease resistant. The 'spring snow' variety IS susceptible to scab~ but does not produce fruit (good choice for next to play area - no wasps! -, and next to an entrance). 3. For the Hackberry's, the plants are susceptible to salt spray. They may want to consider using honeyl0Cust, swamp white oak or bur oak. 4. I do NOT recommend using 'Greenspire' lindens (NOTE: they are not "Tilia americana", but "Tilia cordata", i.e. NOT native to MN, originating from Europe). They are very susceptible to storm damage, being genetically prone to stem- girdling roots (even when planted correctly), having weak architecture branch unions and do not last long in urban landscapes. A similar replacement tree would be American basswood ("Tilia americana"), already proposed for this site. 5. I do NOT recommend using quaking aspen for the prairie area. They will not like the competition for resources offered by prairie species, they tend to root sucker aggressively and have thin bark (which will be an issue when caring for the prairie area). Plus, they are on the spot where the gazebo should be. 6. We should request a multiple-year maintenance plan for the prairie area. This is tricky to establish and maintain, and we need to know how they are going to keep weeds out of this area long-term. 7. What are the circles (big and small) N of the parking lot from the apt. building? They need to be identified. 8. How are they going to contain the black raspberry from encroaching into the prairie, garden and walking paths? (is this an issue for the City, or a maintenance related one?) 9. The spruce trees they are considering to save are not worth the hassle. If the are, what and how are they going to do to save/relocate them? 10. It is not worth saving the 'existing poplar' in the NW comer of the lot: First of all, its a cotton-weed, I mean wood. Second, it is not quite on the corner of the lot, so are they planning on relocating it? I hope not. Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Hennepin County Public Works Center Point Energy Minnegasco Xcel Energy Qwest Comcast New Hope City Attorney New Hope City Engineer New Hope Planning Consultant New Hope Building Official New Hope Director of Public Works Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development June 28, 2004 Preliminary Plat for Science Industry Center 4th AdditiOn (Project for Pride in Living) Enclosed please find a preliminary plat titled Science Industry Center 4th Addition. Please review and return your comments by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, to: Kirk McDonald City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Phone: 763-531-5119 Fax: 763-531-5136 Emaih kmcdonald@ci.new-hope.mn.us This plat name should be renamed to Science Industry Center 5th Addition, due to the fact that the final plat for Science Industry Center 4th Addition is in the process of being filed with Hennepin County. The preliminary plat will be considered by the New Hope Planning Commission on July 13, 2004. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 763-531-5119. Enclosure CITY OF NEW HOPE SPECIAL ZONING PROCEDURES APPLICATION LOG A B C D E F G H I J Appli- Applicant Date Date Applicant Date 60- Date 120- Date Deadline Date City Date City cation application was sent day time day time Applicant for City approved or sent response number Name received notice limit limit was notified action denied the to Applicant Address by City that required expires expires of under application Phone . information extension extension was missing or waiver 04-17 Project for Pride in Living 6/11/04 8/10/04 10/9/04 1925 Chicago Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55404 Chris Dettling 612-874-3309 B. C. D. Ho Boxes A-C and E-F will always be filled out. Whether the other boxes are filled out depends on the City's procedures and the date of a specific application. Assign each application a number. List the Applicant (name, address and phone). List the date the City received the application. List the date the City sent the Applicant notice that required information was missing. If the City gives such notice, it must do so within 10 business days after the date in Box C. If the time clock is "restarted" by such a notice, assign the appliCation a new number and record all subsequent deadlines on a new line. To calculate the 60-day limit, include all Calendar days. To calculate the 120-day limit, include all calendar days. Despite the automatic extension, the City will notify the AppliCant a second time by mail that a 120-day approval period applies to the application. (The date in Box G must come before the date in Boxes E and F.) List the deadline under any extension or waiver. The City must act before the deadline. (The date in Box I must come before the date in Boxes E or F, or, if applicable, Box H.) List the date that the City sent notice of its action to the Applicant. It is best if the City not only takes action within the time limit, but also notifies the Applicant before the time limit expires. Planning Case: Petitioner: Address: Request: PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: July 13, 2004 Report Date: July 9, 2004 04-21 City of New Hope City wide Ordinance No. 04-07, An ordinance amending the New Hope Zoning Code relating to setbacks, antenna height, parking requirements, commercial and industrial fences and access to commercial recreational facilities I. Request City staff is requesting Planning Commission and City Council approval of the attached ordinance amending the language of the New Hope Zoning Code relating to setbacks, antenna height, parking requirements, commercial and industrial fences and access to commercial recreational facilities, pursuant to Sections 403 and 4-20 of the New Hope Code of Ordinances. ~[. Zoning Code References Setbacks along arterial and community collector streets Height Commercial and industrial district fences III. IV. Section 4-3(c)(6)b Section 4-3(b)(6)h.1 Section 4-3(d)(3)c.1 Section 4-3(e)(4)h.2 Section 4-20(e)(5)a Property Specifications Zoning: Background VI. Parking stall standards Commercial recreational facilities All Zoning Districts A number of minor changes that need to be made to the Zoning Code have come to the attention of staff since the Zoning Code was updated. The city attorney and staff consider the nature of these changes to be minor. Petitioner's Comments Staff requested the city planner review the potential changes to the Zoning Code and make recommendations for changes to the code. Notification The required notice was published in the official newspaper of the city. Planning Case Report 04-21 Page 1 7/09/04 VII. Development or Code Analysis Over the past couple of years, staff has identified a number of mistakes and errors in the New Hope Zoning Code that need correction. Section 1 repeals the setback requirement along arterial and collector streets, which conflicts with the setback requirements for specific zoning districts. Section 2 corrects a typo related to accessory antenna height. Section 3 adds back a section that should not have deleted when the Zoning Code was codified and removes duplicate text. Section 4 repeals the provision allowing a 45- degree parking angle. Finally, Section 5 amends the code to allow access to commercial recreational facilities off a collector street, as well as an arterial street. VIII. City Attorney Comments/Draft Ordinance Per the attached correspondence from the city attorney, enclosed is a proposed ordinance amending the language of the New Hope Zoning Code relating to setbacks, antenna height, parking requirements, commercial and industrial fences, and access to commercial recreational facilities. The changes made by this ordinance are in follow up to recommendations by staff and discussed at the May 19 and June 23 Codes and Standards meetings. The ordinance is a simple housekeeping item. The draft ordinance states: Section 1. Section 4-4(c)(6)b. "Setbacks along arterials and community collector streets" of the New Hope City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety including Sections 4-3(c)(6)b.1 and the second 4-3(c)(6)b set forth in the Code: Sechon 2. Sec~on 4-3(b)(6)h.1. "Height" of ~e New Hope Ci~ Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Planning Case Report 04-21 Page 2 7/09/04 1. Height. A ground mounted accessory antenna shall not exceed 20 feet in. height from ground level. The height of an accessory antenna attached to an antenna support structure many not exceed five feet about the peek of the roof of the principal building. An accessory antenna in excess of the aforementioned height standards may be allowed by conditional use permit. Section 3. Section 4-3(d)(3)c.1. "Commercial and Industrial Fences" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: excess ~ ~;*~ ~ o~,~u ..... ~-~ a ~-'~;'~-~ 'ase pe~.'~'dt. Fences shall be at least five (5] vercent open for passage of air and .light. Fences not meeting this desigm standard will be treated as walls and will be reouired to meet buildine setbacks. Section 4. Section 4-3(e)(4)h.2. "Parking Stall Standards" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Parking stall standards. Except in the case of single family, two family and townhouse dwellings, parking areas and their aisles shall be developed in compliance with the following standards: A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (E) (F) (F) Angle of Stall Curb Stall Stall DepthStall DepthAisle One Width Parking Width Length Per Length Wall to Inter-lock Way Two Way Car Aisle to Aisle 90° 8'9" 8'9" 19'0" 19'0" 19'0" 24'0" 24'0" 8'9"* 8'9" 18'0"* 18'0"* 18'0"* 24'0" 24'0" 75° 8'9" 9'0" 19'0" 20'3" 19'5" 20'11" 23'0" 8'9"* 9'0" 18'0"* 19'3"** 18'5"** 20'11" 23'0" 60° 8'9" 10'0" 19'0" 20'3" 19'5" 18'6" 22'0" 8'9"* 10'0" 18'0"* 19'2"* 18'6"* 18'6" 22'0" 45° ~'9" 12'3" !97 !E'5" 17'3" !~'9" 22'0" 8'9"* !27 ~.8'9"* !7'9"* !6'6"* !~'9" 22'0" 0° 8'0" 22'0" 22'0" 8'0" 8'0" 12'0" 24'0" *The parking lot dimensions may be reduced upon submission and prior City Council approval of a comprehensive snow removal site plan. The snow removal site plan shall be contractual in nature, signed by the property owner and filed with the city clerk. The reduction shall not be allowed until the conditions of this section are met. Section 5. Section 4-20(e)(5)(a) "Commercial Recreational Facilities" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 4-20(e)(5)(a) Commercial recreational facilities. Commercial recreation, provided that: a. Access. The site of the proposed use has direct access to an arterial or collector street as defined in the City Code, without utilizing public streets of a lower traffic handling classification to reach the arterial or collector street. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication. Planning Case Report 04-21 Page 3 7/09/04 ¥111. Codes and Standards Committee Staff and the Codes and Standards Committee of the New Hope Planning Commission has discussed and reviewed the proposed ordinance and recommends approval of the amendments to the full Planning Commission. Attachments: Draft Ordinance 04-07 10/11/02 City Planner Correspondence 6/13/03 City Attorney Correspondence 5/27/04 City Attorney Correspondence Memos to Codes and Standards Committee Planning Case Report 04-21 Page 4 7/09/04 ORDINANCE NO. 04-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW HOPE ZONING CODE RELATING TO SETBACKS, ANTENNA HEIGHT, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL FENCES AND ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The City COuncil of the City of New Hope ordains: Section 1. Section 4-3(c)(6)b. "Setbacks along arterials and community collector streets" of the New Hope City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety including Sections 4-3(c)(6)b. 1. and the second 4-3(c)(6)b. set forth in the Code: Setbacks along a::erial:; and community c'cllector :;tr-cetz. Streets dezi~mated as 'a~erial or 1 West Broadway Boone Avenue Section 2. Section 4-3(b)(6)h. 1. "Height" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Height. A ground mounted accessory antenna shall not exceed 20 feet in height from ground level. The height of an accessory antenna attached to an antenna support structure may no__it exceed five feet above the peak of the roof of the principal building. An accessory antenna in excess of the aforementiOned height standards may be allowed by conditional use permit. Section 3. Section 4-3(d)(3)c. 1. "Commercial and Industrial District Fences" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: .............. e .............. :'cqu:re a conditions! use permit. Fences shall be at least fiVC~ percent open for passage or'air and liaht. Fences not meetina this des/ma standard will be treated as walls and will be 'required to meet building setbacks. Section 4. Section 4-3(e)(4)h.2. "Parking Stall Standards" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking stall standards. Except in the case of single family, two family and townhouse dwellings, parking areas and their aisles shall be developed in compliance with the following standards: Angle of Parking 90E 75E 60E 0E (C) Stall Stall (F) (F) (B) Curb Length (D) Depth Depth In- Aisle One Width Stall Per Car Stall Wall to Aisle ret-lock to Way Two Way Width Length Aisle 8'9" 8'9" 19'0" 19'0" 19'0" 24'0" 24'0" 8'9"* 8'9" 18'0"* 18'0"* 18'0"* 24'0" 24'0" 8'9" 9'0" 19'0" 20'3" 19'5" 20'11" 23'0" 8'9"* 9'0" 18'0"* 19'3"* 18'5"* 20'11" 23'0" 8'9" 10'0" 19'0" 20'3" 19'5" 18'6" 22'0" 8'9"* lif0" 18'0"* 19'2"* 18'6"* 18'6" 22'0" gtg~ 12'Y' 19'0" 18'5" 17'3" 13'0~ L_2g~ 8'9"* ITT-' -kq'0"* 17'9"* ~ I Y0" o_2'0" 8'0" 22'0" 22'0" 8'0" 8'0" 12'0" 24'0" *The parking lot dimensions may be reduced upon submission and prior City Council approval ora comprehensive snow removal site plan. The snow removal site plan shali be contractual in nature, signed by the property owner and filed with the City Clerk. The reduction shall not be allowed until the conditions of this section are met. Section 5. Section -20(e)(5)(a) Commercial Recreational Facilities of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 4-20(e)(5) Commercial recreation facilities. Commercial recreation, provided that: a, Access. The site of the proposed use has direct access to an arterial or collector street as defined in the City Code, without utilizing public streets of a lower traffic handling classification to reach the arterial or collector street. 2 Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication. Dated the __ day of ,2004. Don Collier, Mayor Attest: Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the ~ day of ,2004.) Telephone: ~2.SgB.g838 Facsimile: gB2,BgE~.g837 plannersCs)nacplanning.com MEMORANDUM - Via Fax Transmission TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: Kirk McDonald / Erin Seeman Alan Brixius October 11, 2002 New Hope - Minor Code Amendments 13~1.00 - 02.09 In City staff review of the updated New Hope Zoning Ordinance, a number of mistakes and errors have been found in the code that need correction. These changes appear to be fairly minor in nature and are brought to the Codes and Standards attention for housekeeping corrections. Corrections The first item identified by staff is in Section 4.031(10). Staff identifies that the City now allows the expansion of non-conforming homes with an administrative permit provided that the expansion will have no negative impact on adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. That the building being expanded is found to be non-conforming only by reason of height, yards, setback, lot area, or off-street parking. That the structural non-conformity is not increased and expansion complies with the performance standards of this Code. Additionally, lawful non- conforming single family and two family units may be expanded to improve the livability provided the non-conformity of these structures is not increased. The Building Inspector feels that this conflicts with the requirement for a complying home which must jump through Planning Commission and Council approval to expand a bump-out addition if it requires a variance. He cites an actual case of 4404 Independence, which complies to date with all rules but cannot be expanded and meet the rear yard 25 foot setback because of in'egular lot placement or shape. In my review of this ordinance, I disagree with the Building Official's interpretation for the following reasons: Section 4.031(10) only allows for the expansion of legal non-conforming buildings provided they in an existing condition and that all new additions 0CT-11-2002 11:52 NRC 612 595 98~? P.02×08 comply with City standards, if additional variances were necessary, they would have to follow the same rules and standards of anyone else pursuing a variance. Without this provision, the non-conforming rules generally would prohibit any expansion of a non-conforming structure. The intent of this expansion of non-conforming building provisions is intended to encourage reinvestment and recognize the existing conditions that cannot be overcome. I do not believe this is a conflict with the rules that require a variance for a conforming building to be processed through Planning Commission and Council review. In review of Section 4.032(6)(h)(i), the Building Inspector notes that there is a word missing in the height regulations governing accessory antennas attached to an antenna support structure. In review of this paragraph, we agree with the Building Official's interpretation that the second sentence in this provision should read as follows: "The height of an accessory antenna attached to an antenna support structure may not exceed five (5) feet above the peak of the roof of the principal building.' The word "not~ needs to be added to this sentence. The Building Official notes that a mistake was found in Section 4.033(6), District Setback Exceptions. Specifically related to provision 4.033(6)('b) setbacks along arterial and community collector streets. In the zoning update, the setbacks along these higher functional classification streets were brought into the various zoning districts for ease of access and understanding. In addition to placing them in the districts, some adjustments were made to provide a larger building envelope for each lot. As a result, the districts conflict with the setbacks established in provision 4.033(6)(b). In staff's review, we believe that the City should repeal Section 4.033(6)(b) in favor of the amendments that were made within the individual districts. I concur with the Building Official's recommendation in this matter. In review of Section 4.035(4)(h)(ii), it is the recommendation of the Building Official that we remove from this table the provisions and standards for 45 degree angle parking because the 13 foot right driveway has been proven to be inadequate for many drivers. The City has advised people for years not to exceed the 60 degree angle, within an 18 foot wide aisle. I have no opposition to this recommendation. I believe it is warranted on the basis of past experience and recommend that the table outlining the parking standard stalls be amended to remove the 45 degree parking stall standards. The aforementioned changes are recommended by staff. We have attached the pages of the ordinances which are proposed for the changes. pc: Steve Sondrall DOUGLAS J. DEBNER: GORDON L. JENSEN~ GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDEALL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q. BRYNESTAD ~Real Property Law Specialist CenLqed By The Minn~ota State B~ A.~ociation ~Adrnmed in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING, STE. BROOKLYN PARK, ]~]INNESOTA 55443-1 TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 ® TELEFAX (763) 493-5193 e-mail la~v~jensen-sondrall.com June 13, 2003 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: Ordinance No. 03-01 An Ordinance Amending the New Hope Zoning Code Relating to Setbacks, Antenna Height, Parking and Fences Our File No. 99.80301 Dear Kirk: Please find enclosed proposed Ordinance No. 03-01, an Ordinance Amending the New Hope Zoning Code Relating to Setbacks, Antenna Height, Parking Requirements and Commercial and Industrial Fences. This Ordinance is generated by the enclosed memos prepared by Erin Seeman and Alan Brixius in response to some corrections required in the Zoning Code. The October 4, 2002 memo and the October 11, 2002 memo from Erin and Al, respectively, sets forth the changes to the Zoning Code made by the enclosed Ordinance. Basically, Section 1 repeals the setback requirements along arterial and community collector streets. This section currently conflicts with setback requirements now found in the specific zoning districts, as pointed out in Al's memo in paragraph 3. Section 2 of the Ordinance corrects a typo relating to accessory antenna height. See paragraph 2 of Al's memo. Section 2 of the Ordinance now incorporates the word "not" as suggested in Al's memo. Section 3 of the Ordinance is a correction to the requirements for commercial and industrial district fences. This is not found in Al's memo, but was discovered by the City Clerk. When the Zoning Code was codified in 2001, we inadvertently removed the 5% open space for passage of air and light relating to commercial industrial district fences. In the codification we wound up with a duplication of the eight foot height restriction still found in Section 4-3(d)(3)(c)(2). This change simply puts back the 5 % open space for passage of air and light that should not have been deleted in the first place. Section 4 of the Ordinance repeals the provision for a 45 degree angle parking space. Please refer to paragraph 4 of Al's memo. June 13, 2003 Page 2 Concerning the expansion of non-conforming buildings or structures found in Section 4-3(a)(10). no change was made to said Section per paragraph 1 of Al's memo. I cannot recall if this Ordinance has been referred to the Codes and Standards Committee, or if we have held a public hearing in connection with these changes. I do not believe a public hearing has been held. Therefore. whether this Ordinance is first considered by the Planning Commission or the City Council, we will need to publish notice for a public hearing since we are making amendments to our Zoning Code in Chapter 4. If you would like me to prepare the public hearing notice, please let me know when you wotild like this Ordinance considered, and if it is going directly to the City Council or would be first considered by the Planning Commission. Also, please contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding the Ordinance. Very truly yours, Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney, City of New Hope JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. sas@jensen-sondrall.com After Hours Extension #147 Enclosure CCi Erin Seeman (w/enc.) Valerie Leone (w/eric.) Alan Brixius (w/enc.) P:\Attomey\SA~L~ttnrs\CNH99.80301 .iX} i .Kirk Ltr. doc DOUGLAS J. DEBNER: GORDON L. JENSENt CLARISSA M. KLUG GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDPatLL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q. BRYNESTAD 'Real Property Law Specialist Certified By The Minnesota State Bar Association ~-Admitted in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 EDINBROOK CROSS/NG, STE. 2f~'~ BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA 55443-196o TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 · TELEFAX (763) 493-5193 e-mail law~jensen-sondrall.com May 27, 2004 Writer's Direct Dial No.: (763) 201-0211 e-mail sas@jensen-sondrall, corn Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Via Facsimile To (763) 531-5136 and By Regular U. S. Mail Re: Proposed Ordinance Amending the New Ho.ne Zonine Code Relating To Setbacks. Antenna Height, Parking Requirements, Commercial a~d Industrial Fences and Acces~ to Commercial Recreational Facilities Our File No.: 99.80301 Dear Kirk: In follow up to the discussion at the May 19, 2004 Codes and Standards meeting, please find enclosed a revised Ordinance Amending the New Hope Zoning Code Relating To Setbacks, Antenna Height, Parking Requirements, Commercial and Industrial Fences and Access to Commercial Recreational Facilities for consideration at the July 13, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. Basically, the only change made to this Ordinance was a new Section 5. This Section amends Section 4-20(e)(5)(a) dealing with access to commercial recreational facilities. The Ordinance now amends said Code Section to allow access by a collector street as well as an arterial street to commercial recreational facilities. As you will recall, this change came about when the Thunder Alley Go Cart facility was approved. Its access is off of a collector street and the code is now being amended to conform the access regulations to allow access from a collector street to these kinds of uses in the Industrial District. The Ordinance cannot be considered until the July Planning Commission hearing because a public he.,~ing is requked te ~mend t.¥- Zon~g r,,,,~ ...... ;-;,,,o As .... ,,~ ds "~ have enough time to publish the hearing notice to make the June meeting. Ten days' published notice is required. We could not get the notice published until the May 27t~ edition of the paPer which is insufficient time to make the June 1st Planning Commission meeting. As usual, I will take responsibility for getting the public hearing notice in the paper to establish the hearing for the July 13~h Planning Commission hearing. If you have any questions or comments regarding the enclosed Ordinance or the public hearing procedure, please don't hesitate to contact me. May 27, 2004 Page 2 Very truly yours, Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney, City of New Hope Enclosure CC: Valerie Leone (w/eric.) Alan Brixius (w/enc.) P:\Attomey\SAS~l Client Files~2 City of New Hope\99-g0301\99.803014X}l.Kirk Lit.doc Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Codes and Standards Committee Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant May 14, 2004 Minor Code Amendments Ordinance 03-01. This ordinance was drafted by the city attorney last year but never adopted. Review by the Codes and Standards Committee is requested due to the length of time since drafted. Section 4-20(e)(5)a. This change relates to the wording of the access requirement in an industrial zone for the conditional use of commercial recreation facilities. During the recent review of a proposed project applying for conditional use in the industrial district, it was realized that collector street should be included with arterial street. The current code is attached; following is what is being proposed: a. Access. The site of the proposed use has direct access to an arterial or collector street as defined in the City Code, without utilizing public streets of a lower traffic handling classification to reach the arterial or collector street. Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Codes and Standards Committee Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant June 18, 2004 Minor Code Amendments Ordinance 04-?. This ordinance was presented at the last committee meeting and has now been updated to include the amendment related to "access to commercial recreational facilities". The ordinance will be considered at the July Planning Commission meeting. The proposed ordinance and cover memo from the city attomey are attached. PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: July 13, 2004 Report Date: July 9, 2004 Planning Case: 04-20 Petitioner: City of New Hope Address: City wide Request: Ordinance No. 04-09, An ordinance amending the New Hope Sign Code regulating political and noncommercial signs I. Request City staff is requesting that the Planning Commission and City Council approve the attached ordinance, which amends the New Hope Sign Code so that it conforms with recently passed state legislative changes, pursuant to Section 3-40 of the New Hope Code of Ordinances. VIII. Zoning Code References Section 3-40(f)(5) Permitted Signs - Political Signs III. Property Specifications Zoning: All districts IV. Background The Minnesota state legislature recently adopted a new law effective August 1, 2004, stating that during any state general election year, the city cannot regulate the size or number of political or noncommercial opinion signs. Currently, the New Hope Sign Code limits political and opinion signs to 32 square feet and one sign per candidate per lot. ¥. Petitioner's Comments This is a request by city staff, necessary due to the change to Minnesota Statute §211B.045, as described above. IX. Notification A public hearing notice is not required to be published in the official newspaper regarding this ordinance amendment, as the amendment is not part of the Zoning Code. Notices are not required to be mailed to individual property owners, as the amendment would be applicable to all zoning districts. VII. Development or Code Analysis A. City Attomey Comments / Draft Ordinance Planning Case Report 04-20 Page 1 7/09/04 The Ordinance amendment is precipitated by a change to Minn. Stat. §211B.045 dictating how municipalities can regulate political and non-commercial signs in a state general election year. A copy of the statute is attached. Following are the changes to New Hope Code §§3-40(0(5) and (7) needed to bring the code in compliance with state law. The changes become effective August 1, 2004. Section 1. Section 3-40(f)(5) "Political Signs" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3-40(f)(5) Political signs. Signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, displayed on private property, containing matter which is intended or tends to influence directly or indirectly any voting at any primary, general municipal special or school election, including pictures for aImouncements relative to candidates or campaign advertising. One sign per candidate and issue per lot is permitted in addition to other signs on private property in any zoning district. ]~ate.~e.B~ election years only., the foregoing size and number regulations shall not apply but shall be governed instead by the regulations set forth in Minn. Stat. 8211B.045. In state general elections, no person shall permit or allow any such sign to be publicly displayed or posted before August 1 or ten days after the state general election to which the sign relates. In special elections, the durational limit shall be 90 days before and ten days after the special election to which the sign relates. Any sign permitted by this section may be used as a noncommercial opinion sign. Section 2. Section 3-40(f)(7) "Noncommercial Opinion Signs" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3-40(0(7) Noncommercial opinion signs. Signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, displayed on private property, containing information which expresses an opinion or point of view, but does not advertise products, goods, businesses or services. One sign per lot is permitted in any zoning district, however, an illuminated or motion sign may not be used in residential zoning districts as a noncommercial opinion sign. In state general election years only., the foregoing size and number regulations shall not apply but shall be governed instead by the regulations set forth in Minn. Stat. §211B.045. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective the 1st day of August, 2004. Codes and Standards Committee Staff and the Codes and Standards Committee of the New Hope Planning Commission discussed the proposed amendment on June 23, 2004, and recommends approval of the amendment to' the full Planning Commission. Attachments: Draft Ordinance 04-09 7/7/04 City Attorney Correspondence Minnesota Statute §211B.045 Memo to Codes and Standards Committee Planning Case Report 04-20 Page 2 7/09/04 ORDINANCE NO. 04 - 09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW HOPE SIGN CODE REGULATING POLITICAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains: Section 1. Section 3-40(0(5) "Political Signs" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3-40(0(5) Political signs. Signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, displayed on private property, containing matter which is intended or tends to influence directly or indirectly any voting at any primary, general, municipal, special or school election, including pictures for announcements relative to candidates or campaign advertising. One sign per candidate and issue per lot is permitted in addition to other signs on private property in any zoning district. In state general election years only, the foregoing size and number regulations shall not apply but shall be governed instead by the regulations set forth in Minn. Stat. §211B.045. In state general elections, no person shall permit or allow any such sign to be publicly displayed or posted before August 1 or ten days after the state general election to which the sign relates. In special elections, the durational limit shall be 90 days before and ten days after the special election to which the sign relates. Any sign permitted by this section may be used as a noncommercial opinion sign. Section 2. Section 3-40(0(7) "Noncommercial Opinion Signs" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3-40(0(7) Noncommercial opinion signs. Signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, displayed on private property, containing information which expresses an opinion or point of view, but does not advertise products, goods, businesses or services. One sign per lot is permitted in any zoning district, however, an illuminated or motion sign may not be used in residential zoning districts as a noncommercial opinion sign. In state general election years only, the foregoing size and number regulations shall not apvly but shall be governed instead bv the regulations set forth in Minn. Stat. §211B.045. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective the 1st day of August, 2004. Dated the 28th day of July, 2004. Don Collier, Mayor Attest: Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the P:~TTORNEY~CNH ORDINANCES\99.40129-ORD 04-09 RE POLITICAL SIGNS.DOC day of ,2004.) 2 DOUGLAS J. DEBNERz GORDON L. JENSEN1 CLARISSA M. KLUG GLEN A. NORTON STEVEN A. SONDILA_LL STACY A. WOODS OF COUNSEL LORENS Q. BRYNESTAD ~Real Property Law Specialist Certified By The Minnesota State Bar Association -'Admitted in Iowa JENSEN & SONDRALL, P.A. Attorneys At Law 8525 ED1NBROOK CROSSING, STE. 201 BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA 55443-1968 TELEPHONE (763) 424-8811 $ TELEFAX (763) 493-5193 e-mail law~j ensen-sondrall.com Writer's Direct Dial No.: (763) 201-0211 e-mail sas~jensen-sondrall, com July 8, 2004 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Via Facsimile To (763) 531-5136 And By Regular U.S. Mail Re: Ordinance Amending New Hope Sign Code Our File No. 99.40129 Dear Kirk: Please find enclosed for consideration at the July 28, 2004 Council meeting proposed Ordinance No. 04-09, An Ordinance Amending the New Hope Sign Code Regulating Political and Noncommercial Signs. This Ordinance amendment is precipitated by a change to Minn. Stat. §211B.045 dictating how municipalities can regulate political and non-commercial signs in a state general election year. I am also enclosing for your review another copy of the change to Minn. Stat. §211.B045 which becomes effective August 1, 2004. Basically, during any state general election year, the City cannot regulate the size or number of political or noncommercial opinion signs. Currently, our Code limits political and opinion signs to 32 square feet and one sign per candidate per lot. The change to Minn. Stat. §211B.045 prohibits us from imposing this regulation during state general election years. As a result, I have amended New Hope Code §§3-40(0(5) and (7) to indicate political signs and noncommercial signs during state general election years are governed by the regulations set out in Minn. Stat. §211B.045. However, during any other election, or after the elections are. over as it relates to noncommercial opinion signs, our present Code would continue to govern the size and number of said signs. July 8, 2004 Page 2 Please contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding this Ordinance amendment or the state la . amendment requiring this change. Very truly yours, Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney, City of New Hope Enclosures cc: Valerie Leone, New Hope City Clerk (w/enc.) Dan Donahue, New Hope City Manager (w/enc.) P:~AttorneyXSAS\l Client FilesX2 City of New Hope~awend sign code-political signs\CNH99.40129-00 l-Kirk Ltr.doc ~innesota Session Laws 2004, Chapter 142 Minnesota Session Laws Page 1 of 1 Minnesota Session Laws - 2004 Key: lang, u:.F~z tc, ,_A _,_,_.~_, ............ new language Change language enhancement display. L~gislative history and Authors CHAPTER 142-H.F.No. 307 An act relating to elections; providing an exemption for noncommercial signs from ordinances that limit the number of noncommercial signs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 211B.045. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 211B.045, is amended to read: 211B.045 [NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS EXEMPTION.] In any municipality '.'~, whether or not the municipality has an ordinance that regulates the size or number of noncommercial signs, ~'.'~*~ ~ ...... ~ .... ~ *~* ~ all noncommercial signs of any size may be posted i__qn any number from August 1 in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election. Presented to the governor March 25, 2004 Signed by the governor March 26, 2004, 6:30 p.m. http ://www.revisor. leg. state.nm.us/slaws/2004/c 142.html 06/18/2004 Memorandum To.' From: Date: Subject: Codes and Standards Committee Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant June 18, 2000 Miscellaneous items Amend commercial/industrial screening requirements adjacent to residential. The city planner prepared the attached memo reviewing the proposed changes to this section of the code. Sign code amendment related to political signs. Effective August 1, 2004, Minn. Stat. §211B.045 of the Fair Campaign Practices Act has been amended to prohibit municipalities from regulating the size and number of non-commercial signs ~rom August 1 in any state general election year until ten days following the election. Our code (see 3-40(0(5)) limits political signs to 32 square feet. It also limits properties to one sign per candidate. These restrictions may need to be eliminated. A copy of the change to the state law is attached. / Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Planning Commission Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development July 9, 2004 Miscellaneous Issues NOTE: The purpose of this miscellaneous issues memo is to provide commissioners with additional detail on CouncilJEDA/HRA actions on Community Development related issues or other city projects. It is not required reading and is optional information provided for your review, at your discretion. June 14 Council/EDA Meetings - At the June 14 Council/EDA meetings, the Council/EDA took action on the following planning/development/housing issues: · PC03-06, Resolution authorizing release of financial guarantee for Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital, 9200 49th Avenue: Approved, see attached Council request. · Project #513, Resolution approving return of promissory_ notes in connection with Broadway/LaNel/Golle Holmes loan-grant commitment (Broadway Village Apartments) Approved, see attached Council request. · Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on a project by People Incorporated under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469: Approved, see attached Council request. · Public Hearing - Resolution consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Colorado Health Authority on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society: Approved, see attached Council request. · Project #724, Public Hearing - Resolution modifying the restated redevelopment plan for redevelopment project no. 1 and the TIF plans for TIF districts nos. 80-2, 81-1, 82-1, 85-1, 85- 2, 86-1, 02-1, 03-1 (special law) and 04-1 (special law): Approved, see attached Council request. · Project #751, Public Hearing - Resolution authorizing the vacation of sanitary sewer easement(s), storm sewer easement(s), slope easement(s), watermain easement(s), drainage ditch easement(s), street/right-of-way easements and ingress/egress easements: Approved, see attached Council request. June 28 Council/EDA Meetings - At the June 28 Council/EDA meetings, the Council/EDA took action on the following planning/development/housing issues: · Project #750, Resolution authorizing application for a livable communities demonstration account (LCDA) development grant for the Meadow Lake condominium development: Approved, see attached Council request. o · Project #749, Resolution calling for a public hearing on the modification of the restate~l redevelopment plan and the TIF plans for redevelopment project no. 1 and TIF district nos. 80-2, 81-1, 85-1, 85-2, 86-1, 02-1, 03-1, and 04-1; creation of TIF district no. 02-2 and adoption of a TIF plan: Approved, see attached Council request. · Project #773, Authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for curb and sidewall~ replacement for redevelopment areas at Winnetka/Bass Lake Road: Authorization granted, see attached Council request. · Project #751, Motion authorizing staff to coordinate with Ryland Homes on proposed phaooe III of Winnetka Green redevelopment project: Authorization granted, see attached Council request. · · Discussion regarding 5207 Pennsylvania Avenue and motion authorizing appraisal of property: Council authorized staff to obtain an appraisal of the property. · Project #771, Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for street infrastructure (Hillside Terrace development): Approved, see attached Council request. · Motion authorizing preparation of a feasibility report for a regional pond at the St. Joseph'~ Church site: Approved, see attached Council request. · PC04-10, Request for final plat approval for property, to be known as CVS Winnetka Addition at 7901 Bass Lake Road: Approved, see attached Council request. · Motion appointing persons to the Human Rights Commission and Planning Commission: See attached Council request. Jeffrey Houle was appointed to the Planning Commission. · Project #723, Resolution authorizing mortgage to New Hope Alano Group, Inc. for property at 7550 Bass Lake Road (A.C. C~-l~on building): Approved, see attached EDA request. · Project #772, Resolution approving purchase agreement for 9101 36th Avenue: Council authorized proceeding with purchase if other buyer does not purchase, see attached EDA request. Codes and Standards Committee - The Codes and Standards Committee met on June 23 to discuss the computer game center, transit shelter ordinance, several minor code amendments, reduced side yard setback for living space over garages, and political signs. The majority of the time was spent on the code amendment request to allow several "all night" events at a computer game center, the owner of the business attended the meeting to answer questions from the Committee. That code amendment and several other minor code amendments will be placed on the July 13 Planning Commission agenda. The Committee will continue to discuss adjustments to the Zoning Code to address living space above garages/other side yard additions, transit shelters and screening requirements in the future. Design and Review Committee - The Design and Review Committee met in June to review the plans for the Project for Pride in Living development and Master Transfer. The deadline for the August Planning Commission meeting is July 9. It is anticipated that several applications may be filed, including: · Potential garage variances · Others? Future Applications - Future applications or businesses that staff is currently working with include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Collisys - amend CUP Paddock Laboratories expansion Waymouth Farms expansion Restaurant and office condo project, 42na and Quebec - on hold 4301/4317 Nevada - six housing units Dakota Growers (Creamettes) expansion YMCA addition Ci.ty Center Task Force Update - In April the Council directed staff to focus on the potential relocation/redevelopment of the School District site, per the recommendation of the task force, for the remainder of 2004. Staff met with the School District to determine its space needs and outline a process to identify Potential sites. Shell Station Lights -The building official has contacted the owner regarding the lights at the Shell station a second time. Shields were added to the south line of lights after the first contact and a letter was sent in follow up to concerns expressed at the June Planning Commission meeting. The building official has discussed the matter with the owner again and the owner has agreed to review the lighting for the site and make changes, if necessary. Planning Commission Roster - An updated roster is enclosed. Planning/Council/EDA Minutes - Enclosed are Planning/Council/EDA meeting minutes for your review. Project Bulletins - Enclosed are project bulletins on Winnetka Green and City Center. If you have any questions on any of these items, please feel free to contact city staff. Attachments: Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital Broadway LaNel promissory notes Call for public hearing for project by People Inc. Public hearing - Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Public hearing - TIF plans/district amendment for CVS Public hearing - vacation of easements for Ryland development area LCDA grant for Meadow Lake Condominium development Call for public hearing - TIF plans/district for PPL Preparation of plans & specs for curb/sidewalk at Winnetka/Bass Lake Road Phase III Ryland Homes 5207 Pennsylvania Avenue Plans and specs for street project (Hillside Terrace) Feasibility report for regional pond at St. Joseph Church site Final plat of CVS Winnetka Addition Appointment to Planning Commission Alano financial request 9101 36th Avenue Email re: Shell station Planning Commission Roster (separate attachment) Project Bulletins