Development Business - Lori Johnson, City Planner
Title
Granting a Preliminary Plat to Subdivide One Lot into Two Lots to be Known as Baltimore 2nd Addition at 10650 Baltimore Street NE. Elevage Development Group (Case File No. 21-0014/LSJ)
Executive Summary
The applicant is proposing a plat to create two new lots in order to accommodate the construction of a multi-tenant restaurant building in the PBD (Planned Business District).
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission Public Hearing |
03/09/21 |
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City Council (Preliminary Plat) |
03/15/21 |
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City Council (Final Plat) |
TBD |
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Action Deadline |
04/23/21 |
Background
Staff Report Prepared by Lori Johnson, City Planner
Elevage Development is proposing to construct a new multi-tenant restaurant building in front of the Planet Fitness building on the southwest corner of 107th Avenue and Highway 65. The new building will sit in the southwest corner of the parking lot for the larger building on this site. The site is located in the PBD (Planned Business District) so all uses require a conditional use permit.
The building will have two restaurant tenant spaces; one will be occupied by Crisp & Green, and will have outdoor dining. Outdoor dining will be included with the conditional use permit as well. Finally, a preliminary plat is required to split the property into two parcels.
Preliminary Plat
The applicant is proposing to split one lot into two lots to be known as Baltimore 2nd Addition. Proposed Lot 1 will be 8.2 acres in size and proposed Lot 2 will be 1.23 acres in size. Park dedication for this property was paid when the large building on the property was developed by Gander Mountain several years ago, so no further park dedication is required for this plat.
Conditional Use Permit
The building is a 5,481 square foot multi-tenant restaurant building. Crisp & Green is proposing to locate in one of the tenant spaces (west end) and will have 600 square feet of outdoor dining. The outdoor dining request is also included in the conditional use permit application. A drive thru would be constructed on the south side of the building for the other unknown restaurant tenant.
The site will be accessed through a shared drive with the Planet Fitness site. A shared access agreement must be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit for the building.
The building will be constructed of brick, metal panels, EIFS and glass. The building meets the requirements of the PBD (Planned Business District) and will present a nice appearance for the traveling public.
All signage requires a separate permit meeting the requirements of the zoning ordinance. This lot will be allowed two elevations of wall signage meeting the requirements of the sign ordinance. The lot is also allowed one monument sign not to exceed 140 square feet in size and 14 feet in height.
The landscape plan for the site must meet the Highway 65 Overlay District. Since the overall site (Planet Fitness site) meets the current landscaping requirements for the site perimeter (recently constructed), no further landscaping would be required for this building. The applicant is proposing to add two ornamental trees and shrubs to the site plan.
A parking analysis was completed for this site, and for the overall site, since the two will have contiguous parking areas. It was determined that the two lots have enough parking spaces for the current tenant mix in the larger retail building, and two restaurant uses in the proposed building. If new tenants are added to the larger building, further analysis may be required if restaurant uses are proposed in that building.
Crisp & Green is proposing to have an outdoor dining space located on the west side of the building. The other restaurant tenant may also want outdoor dining space but the two outdoor dining spaces together would not be greater than 600 square feet. The standard conditions for outdoor dining are included with this conditional use permit recommendation.
The outdoor dining area will be subject to SAC (Sewer Access Charges). The applicant must work with the City’s chief building official and Metropolitan Council to determine the amount required for this use.
Site plan approval will be required prior to issuance of building permits for this site.
The applicant will need to obtain a permit from the Coon Creek Watershed District prior to site plan approval.
All lighting must be downlit and shielded to prevent glare or spill. Free standing lights cannot exceed 20 feet in height.
Strategic Plan Relationship
Not applicable.
Board/Commission Review
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat. There were no comments at the public hearing.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Public Outreach/Input
A public hearing notice for the Planning Commission meeting was sent to property owners within 350 feet of the property boundaries.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Preliminary Plat
Site Plan
Grading Plan
Utility Plan
Landscape Plan
Floor Plan
Building Elevations
Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes 3/9/21
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Duck Hill LLC as subdivision Case File No. 21-0014; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, BALTIMORE ADDITION.
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission has reviewed said case file on March 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission has recommended subdivision Case File No. 21-0014 be approved subject to certain stipulations; and
WHEREAS the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case file on March 15, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that preliminary plat approval per Section 74-42 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted for Baltimore 2nd Addition permitting preparation of a final plat for approval per Section 74-43 subject to the following conditions:
1. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents, agreement and releases related to the approval, recording or administration of Baltimore 2nd Addition.
PASSED by City Council of the City of Blaine this 15th day of March, 2021.