DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING AT 11633 ULYSSES STREET NE. THE EXPANSION OF THE BUILDING WOULD INCLUDE 10,850 SQUARE FEET (TWO TENANT SPACES) TO THE MARSHALLS/PETCO BUILDING. RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0069/LSJ)
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
12/08/15 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
08/03/17 |
Background
Central Avenue Acres 3rd Addition was platted in 2009 and it is located at the southwest intersection of 117th Avenue and Highway 65. Ryan Companies constructed a multi-tenant retail building on Lot 3 of the plat in 2015. The multi-tenant building is home to Marshalls and Petco. This development received a conditional use permit in 2015 according to the PBD (Planned Business District) zoning ordinance. When the conditional use permit was reviewed and granted, it was envisioned that there would be a future expansion of the building, but a conditional use permit amendment would be required when that occurred. At this time, Ryan Companies is proposing to construct this addition so a conditional use permit amendment is being requested.
Ryan Companies is proposing to build two additional tenant spaces on the 33,500 square foot existing building. The proposed tenant spaces would be 2,340 square feet and 8,495 square feet respectively, for a total addition square footage of approximately 10,850 square feet. The tenants of the addition have not yet been determined.
Ryan Companies constructed all site improvements with the first phase of this development so all parking areas, landscaping and lighting have been constructed on site. Therefore, the parking on site meets ordinance requirements because this building addition was always envisioned. Additionally, the landscaping and lighting on site meet City ordinance requirements as well. The only change to the original approved landscaping is the relocation of a few trees that need to be relocated because of this addition.
The building addition that has been proposed includes integral color rock face block, glass, metal and EIFS. The proposed addition will match the existing portion of the building. The exterior elevations meet the requirements of the Highway 65 Overlay District.
All signage must meet the requirements set forth in the zoning ordinance and a separate permit must be obtained.
All wall lighting must be downlit and shielded to prevent glare or spill. As a reminder, freestanding lights are limited to not more than 40 feet in height. Again, the freestanding lighting was previously approved and installed with the first addition.
Applicant should be aware of future MnDOT improvements at TH 65 and 117th Avenue NE. As part of MnDOT’s Access Management Plan there is a proposed improvement that is in the near vicinity of the proposed site. The proposed future improvement will include a full interchange at this intersection but at this time MnDOT does not have a scheduled timeframe or allocated funding. When it occurs however the proposed improvements will alter the current traffic control on 117th Avenue and Ulysses Street. If part of future modifications a traffic control light is needed at 117th and Ulysses, the applicant should expect to be assessed a portion of that cost.
Park dedication was previously paid with the plat in 2009.
Because this is a building addition that was always envisioned, the item was not sent to the Planning Commission for another public hearing. Property owners within 350 feet of this development were sent notices for this City Council meeting.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Site Plan
Grading Plan
Utility Plan
Landscape Plan
Building Elevations
Floor Plans
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Ryan Companies US, Inc. as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 15-0069; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine Planning Commission on December 8, 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 August 3, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit Amendment is hereby approved per Section 31.33 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a 10,850 square foot building addition with two tenant spaces at 11633 Ulysses Lane NE based on the following conditions:
1. Site plan approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. If trash is to be stored outside, a dumpster enclosure will be required that matches the exterior materials of the building. This information should be submitted during the site plan approval process.
3. Site must comply with the Highway 65 Overlay requirements per the direction of the City Council.
4. The developer must relocate the trees per the approved landscape plan dated 7/13/2017.
5. All signage must meet the requirements set forth in the zoning ordinance.
6. All lighting must be downlit and shielded to prevent glare or spill. Freestanding lights are limited to not more than 40 feet in height.
7. A Coon Creek Watershed District permit is required for construction on this site.
8. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity (MN R100001) from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). A prerequisite to the MPCA permit application includes preparation of a site Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the development site.
9. Applicant should be aware of future MnDOT improvements at TH 65 and 117th Avenue NE. As part of MnDOT’s Access Management Plan there is a proposed improvement that is in the near vicinity of the proposed site. The proposed future improvement will include a full interchange at this intersection but at this time MnDOT does not have a scheduled timeframe or allocated funding. When it occurs however the proposed improvements will alter the current traffic control on 117th Avenue and Ulysses Street. If part of future modifications a traffic control light is needed at 117th and Ulysses, the applicant should expect to be assessed a portion of that cost.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 3rd day of August, 2017.