DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A ZERO LOT LINE FOR SHARED PARKING AND ACCESS IN A B-3 (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 10220 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE. ALDI, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0018)
Schedule of Actions
Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
04/14/15 |
City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
05/07/15 |
Action Deadline |
05/11/15 |
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Public comment included questions related to the hours of operation.
Background
The applicant, Aldi, Inc. is proposing to re-plat Lots 1 and 3 Block 1 Mills Addition. The two existing parcels are approximately 33 acres combined. The applicant is working with the property owner, in order to adjust the west and north property line. The lot line adjustments will provide a useable lot for the grocery type use they are proposing.
The applicant proposes to use the property as an Aldi Food Market after the platting process is complete. The proposed building will be 17,825 square feet.
Originally, Lot 3 was platted by the property owner with the intent to sell the parcel in the future. The applicant and property owner now wish to re-plat Lot 1 and 3 Block 1 Mills Addition. The re-platting and additional area of Lot 2 Block 1 (2.23 acres) Mills Second Addition provides a more substantial and wider parcel to construct a grocery store. Lot 1 Block 1 with the existing Mills Fleet Farm building and associated parking will be 30.55 acres.
Lot 2 of the proposed plat is served with sanitary sewer and water services. A separate domestic water service is required from the fire line. An 8" diameter water main is required for the site to serve an on-site fire hydrant and the building fire line. Water availability charge (WAC) and sewer availability charge (SAC) become due with the building permit application.
This application requires Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) review and permit prior to any work being performed on site. The developer must have RCWD approval prior to the plat being released for recording with Anoka County.
The developer will need to contact the Anoka County Highway Department to verify if a permit is required for work along Lexington Avenue.
The developer is required to apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit from the MN Pollution Control Agency. A copy of the permit application and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program must be sent to the City. Site approval will not be granted and no work performed on site until receipt of this information.
Dedication of drainage and utility easements are required over storm water detention basin and on all lot lines.
Park dedication was previously paid when the parcel was platted with Mills Addition in 2007.
The proposed use of the new lot, a grocery store, is a permitted use in the B-3. However, the applicant is requesting a zero lot line for a shared drive access and parking along the west property line. The Aldi site has sufficient parking stalls for the proposed use.
A landscape plan has been provided that indicates how the site will be landscaped. The submitted landscape plan meets the Overlay District landscaping requirements.
The proposed building consists of brick, glass and rock face block. The building materials used on the building are consistent with the Highway Overlay District requirements. The City Council has required all conditional uses in the B-3 zoning districts to conform to the Highway Overlay District requirements through the conditional use permit process. The elevations that have been provided, for the most part, meet the Highway Overlay District standards with the use of brick, rock face block, and glass.
The use will require site plan approval and the Highway Overlay requirements will need to be met.
All signage is issued under a separate permit process.
A cross parking and access agreement is required and this agreement must be presented to staff prior to issuance of site plan approval and building permits.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map |
Preliminary Plat |
Site Plan |
Utility Plan |
Overall Parking Plan |
Grading Plan |
Landscape Plan |
Floor Plan |
Elevations |
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Aldi, Inc. as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 15-0018; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine Planning Commission on April 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission recommends said Conditional Use Permit be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on May 7, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 30.24(w) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a Zero Lot Line for Shared Parking and Access in a B-3 (Regional Commercial) zoning district based on the following conditions:
1. Aldi's site, building, and landscaping to be constructed consistent with submitted materials made part of this Conditional Use Permit application.
2. Site plan approval required prior to site work and building permits.
3. Temporary signage regulated under Zoning Ordinance Section 34.13.
4. Permanent signage requires a separate permit approval process.
5. No exterior unscreened overnight storage of shopping carts, pallets or delivered products.
6. No overnight storage of semi trailers or delivery vehicles unless they are in the loading dock.
7. All lighting on site must meet requirements established by Section 33.02 of the Zoning Ordinance. Freestanding light structures limited in height to not more than 20 feet.
8. The building must be designed and maintained in accordance with the MN Uniform Fire Code.
9. The building and landscaping must meet the general intent of the Highway Overlay District requirements.
10. The site must have underground irrigation for all landscaped areas.
11. A cross parking and access agreement is required and this agreement must be presented to staff prior to issuance of site plan approval and building permits.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 7th day of May, 2015.