DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 17,577 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/MEDICAL BUILDING IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 10729 TOWN SQUARE DRIVE NE. GREENSPACES, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 18-0020/SLK)
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
04/10/18 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
05/03/18 |
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Action Deadline |
05/07/18 |
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit. There were no comments at the public hearing.
Background
This item is a request to allow the construction of a multi-tenant office/medical building to be located on proposed Lot 1 Town Square Village 2nd Addition. All uses in the DF (Development Flex) zoning district require the approval of a conditional use permit. The preliminary plat for Town Square Village 2nd Addition is being processed by the City of Blaine at the same time as this application.
Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit
The City and the applicant have negotiated a site plan that meets the standards envisioned by the City for DF (Development Flex) zoning and for the Town Square Development. The owner, Douglas Green is proposing to construct a 17,577 square foot multi-tenant office/medical building. The office building will contain three office areas with optional lofts to provide additional office space. Imagine Smiles dental office will be one of the tenants and the other tenants have not been identified.
The building being proposed consists of a stone veneer, fiber cement siding, and glass. The building fits in nicely with the architecture of the other buildings within the Town Square development. The City Council has directed that the buildings in the Town Square development meet the Highway 65 Overlay District standards and the building does meet these requirements. A condition has been added below that states the site and buildings must be constructed as presented in this application.
The City Council has directed that all sites in the Town Square development meet the Overlay District requirements for landscaping. The landscape plan that has been provided does not meet the Overlay District, some oversizing of trees will be required.
Staff has calculated the parking needs for this site and believes that the parking provided on site is appropriate.
The lighting to be used on site should be consistent with the overall lighting package for the entire development.
Park Dedication will be paid with the platting of Town Square Village 2nd Addition.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Site Plan
Grading Plan
Landscape Plan
Building Elevations (3)
Floor Plans (2)
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Greenspaces, LLC as Conditional Use Permit Case File No.18-0020; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine Planning Commission on April 10, 2018; 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 3, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 29.80 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for construction of a 17,577 square foot office/medical building in a DF (Development Flex) Zoning District at 10729 Town Square Drive NE based on the following conditions:
1. The developer shall install all site improvements in accordance with City performance standards and zoning code Section 27.09, including the financial guarantee and site improvement agreement.
2. Site, buildings, and landscaping to be constructed consistent with submitted materials made part of this Conditional Use Permit application. However, the site plan will be subject to further site plan review related to landscaping and all site improvements.
3. Site plan and grading approval required prior to site work and building permits.
4. Temporary signage regulated under Zoning Ordinance Section 34.13.
5. Permanent signage requires a separate permit approval process.
6. 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. The lighting should be coordinated with the Town Square Development, as all lighting will be the same/similar throughout the Town Square Development.
7. The building must be designed and maintained in accordance with the MN Uniform Fire Code.
8. A Coon Creek Watershed District permit is required prior to City plan approval.
9. The trash enclosure must be constructed to match the building.
10. The following landscaping and sizes will need to be shown on the landscape plan to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Highway 65 Overlay:
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Overstory Trees |
12 (2 ½ ” caliper) and 4 (3” caliper)=16 |
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Conifer Trees |
10 (6’ in height) and 3 (8’ in height)=13 |
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Ornamental Trees |
10 (2” caliper) and 3 (2 ½” caliper)=13 |
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 3rd day of May, 2018.