Public Hearing - Sheila Sellman, City Planner
Title
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Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Indoor Recreation and Non-Classroom Personalized Instructional Services for an Athletic Training Facility in a PBD (Planned Business District) Zoning District at 3890 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, #180. TPH Blaine LLC (Case File No. 22-0028/SAS)
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Executive Summary
TPH Blaine LLC is requesting a conditional use permit for indoor recreation and non-classroom personalized instructional services for a hockey academy.
Schedule of Actions
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
05/02/22 |
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Action Deadline |
06/05/22 |
Background
Staff report prepared by Sheila Sellman, City Planner, and Teresa Barnes, Project Engineer
Zoning
The subject site is zoned Planned Business District (PBD). Land uses in this district require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which may include industrial, office, commercial and multi-floor residential.
Surrounding Zoning and land uses
The subject site is surrounding by BPD zoned parcels which have been developed with multi-tenant buildings.
Existing Conditions
The site is developed with an 87,050 square foot multi-tenant building.
History
The existing building was built in 2005. A CUP was issued in 2005 to allow construction of an 87,050 square foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse with shared parking and access.
Evaluation of Request
The CUP request is for indoor recreation and non-classroom personalized instruction services for an athletic training facility. The facility will be for multiple sports including hockey and baseball. The facility will be used for training and online academics. They will use the National Sports Center, NSC, for some of the hockey training and will provide transportation. No site improvements are proposed only a tenant build out. Necessary building permits will need to be applied for.
Grading/Storm Drainage
N/A as this project is not proposing any site work to be completed.
Wetlands/Watershed
N/A as this project is not proposing any site work to be completed.
Access/Street Design
N/A as this project is not proposing any site work to be completed.
Easements/Right-of-way/Permits
N/A as this project is not proposing any site work to be completed.
Conditional Use Permit
Section 27.04 Criteria for granting conditional use permits:
The Blaine City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan and upon the health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the Council shall consider the following findings where applicable. (Ord. No. 20-2447, 7-20-2020)
1. The use shall not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. The proposed use does not create an excessive burden.
2. The use will be located, designed, maintained, and operated to be compatible with adjoining properties and the existing or intended character of the zoning district. (Ord. No. 20-2447, 7-20-2020) The proposed use is going into an existing building.
3. The use shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent properties. The proposed use is within an existing building and not visible from the outside.
4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, shall be reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.
5. The use shall be consistent with the purposes of the zoning code and purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The proposed uses are consistent with the zoning code for this district.
6. The use shall not be in conflict with the comprehensive plan of the City. The land use designation is Planned Industrial which is intended for industrial, manufacturing, warehouse distribution and associated office. The proposed use is going into an existing office/warehouse space.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazard or congestion. The proposed use does not create a traffic hazard or congestion.
8. The use shall have adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities. The proposed use is going into an existing building that is adequate for the proposed use.
Strategic Plan Relationship
Not applicable.
Board/Commission Review
The public hearing is being held at the City Council meeting, therefore no review or
recommendation was received from the Planning Commission.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Public Outreach/Input
Notices of a public hearing were:
1. Mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the property boundaries.
2. Published in Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life.
3. Posted on the City’s website.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Floor Plan
Narrative
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by TPH Blaine as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 22-0028 for TPH Blaine LLC; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the property described as follows:
Lot 2 Block 1 CSM Lexington 2nd Addition
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council held a public hearing and has reviewed said case on May 2, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the criteria identified in Section 27.04 for granting a conditional use permit has been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a conditional use permit is hereby approved per Section 30.52 and 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow indoor recreation and non-classroom personalized instructional services for an athletic training facility in a PBD (Planned Business District) Zoning District at 3890 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, #180, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must obtain a certificate of occupancy from the City prior to occupying the building.
2. All signage requires a separate permit meeting the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
3. No outdoor storage is allowed.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 2nd day of May, 2022.