HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-014 Inf Sh 6700 - 6800 Shingle Creek Pkwy Application Filed on 5-31-01
City Council Action Should Be
Taken By 7-30-01 (60 Days)
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 2001-014
Applicant: Architectural Alliance (for Medtronic, Inc.)
Location: 6700 - 6800 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Request: Site and Building Plan Approval
The applicant, Architectural Alliance on behalf of Medtronic, Inc., is seeking site and building plan approval for a 2,505 sq. ft. covered walkway structure to be built in the parking
lot between 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway and 6800 Shingle Creek Parkway, two buildings owned by Medtronic.
The property in question is zoned I-1 (General Industry) and is bounded on the north by 69th Avenue; on the east by the Earle Brown Farm Apartments and the Hiawatha Rubber site; on the
south by 67th Avenue; and on the east by Shingle Creek Parkway. The Medtronic facilities are considered a permitted use in this zoning district.
The parcels under consideration were the subject of two Planning Commission Applications which were approved by the City Council earlier this year. One application was No. 2001-002,
which was a preliminary plat proposing to combine three parcels of land, 6800 Shingle Creek Parkway, 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway and a parking lot parcel located between these two sites,
into a single lot for Medtronic. The City Council has approved the final plat for Medtronic but the plat has yet to be filed with Hennepin County. The other application was No. 2001-003
for site and building plan approval for a 9,974 sq. ft. addition to 6800 Shingle Creek Parkway.
At the time of the processing of these applications, the site was reviewed for compliance with current ordinance requirements such as landscaping, drainage, etc. Therefore, no further
review of these matters is being undertaken at this time other than as these matters would relate to this particular proposal.
The plan is to construct an approximate 13 ft. wide by 193 ft. long enclosed walkway running in a north/south direction in the approximate center of the parking lot between the two buildings.
The facility would be a metal and glass structure, approximately 9 ft. in height along the sides and about 13 ft. high at the peak of the gable roof. It is in the same location as
an at-grade walkway running through the parking lot, which is separated from a drive lane by various concrete planters.
The structure has four doors evenly spaced on each side of the structure and double doors on each end. An open elevated walkway is located on the south end of the structure connecting
to the curb line on the north side of the 6700 building. It will be like a speed bump requiring automobile traffic to slow when crossing this area. It would be appropriate to sign
this area as a pedestrian walkway and possibly have a stop sign on either side. A walkway through the berm on the north side of the parking lot is also planned.
The structure is not going to be heated and is ramped to accommodate the descending elevation from north to south. Doors will swing out. It is recommended that some type of physical
protection be provided by doorways, particularly on the east side of the facility where curb cuts are shown. The site plan shows a 27 ft. wide drive lane. The door will swing approximately
3 ft. into this area. Planters, flowers or some other device would be appropriate in this area.
The structure exceeds 2,000 sq. ft. in area. Buildings in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. in commercial and industrial zones are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers. The
Building Official and Fire Chief have reviewed this proposal and will not require a fire sprinkler system. The structure is made of non-combustible materials and is not considered a
high fire risk. Fire extinguishers will be required and the number and location shall be as approved by the Fire Chief. It should be noted that if this walkway were connected to a
building, a fire sprinkler system would have been required. If the structure is connected to either of the two buildings, such a system will have to be installed to meet NFPA standards.
As mentioned previously, the structure is to be metal and glass. No color for the metal finish has been indicated on the plans.
A copy of the plans have been submitted to the City Engineer for his review. He has indicated that there is very little affecting grading, drainage, utilities or other matters which
he reviews. No formal report will be submitted with respect to this application.
RECOMMENDATION
The plans appear to be in order and approval is recommended subject to the following conditions:
The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
Grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
The structure is not required to have a fire sprinkler system at this time. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in a number and location approved by the Fire Chief.
The applicant shall provide appropriate protection for doorway openings adjacent to drive lanes as well as appropriate cautionary signs.
The building permit for this structure shall not be issued until the final plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2001-002 has been filed with Hennepin County.
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