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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC94015 - 12/8/94 - 5930 Shingle Creek PkwyPLANNING COMMISSION FILE CHECKLIST File Purge Dater FILE INFORMATION Planning Commission Application No. 9 ,-1 t,/5 PROPERTY INFORMATION Zoning: PLAN REFERENCE Note: If a plan was found in the file during the purge process, it was pulled for consolidation of all plans. Identified below are the types of plans, if any, that were consolidated. • Site Plans • Building Plans • Other: FILE REFERENCE Note: The following documents were purged when this project file became inactive. We have recorded the information necessary to retrieve the documents. Document Type Date Range Location Agenda Cover Sheet: Planning Commission Agenda Book Minutes: Planning Commission Minutes: City Council Resolutions: Planning Commission Resolutions: City Council City Vault City Vault City Vault City Vault Ordinances: City Council City Vault Historical Photographs: Planning Commission City Archieve CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER • PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION Application No.9g615 Please Print Clearly or Type Street Location of Property 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway '_egal Description of Property (Per Certificate of Title No. 454670) Tract - A, Registered Land Survey No. 1300, Files of the Registral of Titles, County of Hennepin, Minnesota Owner State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Attn: Donna Varner Address One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Applicant Robert Gontarek Phone No. 309/766-0539 Address 1500 West Highway 36, St. Paul, Minnesota 55161 Phone No. 612/631-4229 Type of Request: Rezoning Variance Special Use Permit Subdivision Approval _A Site & Bldg. Plan Approval Other: Description of Request: Construction of new 1,456 sq. ft. addition to inspection area and remodeling of general office area, including upgrading restrooms to ADA requirements. i 'le applicant requests processing of this application and agrees to pay to the City of rooklyn Center, within fifteen (15) days after mailing or delivery of the billing state- ent, the actual costs incurred by the City for Engineering, Planning and Legal expenses easonably and necessarily required by the City for the processing of the application. )uch costs shall be in addition to the application fee described herein. Withdrawal of the application shall not relieve the applicant of the obligation to pay costs incurred prior to withdrawal. Fee $ -S-L6.t+'d Ap{r , cants Signature Receipt No. Date: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION gates of P.C. Consideration:T? Approved Denied this &: -/ /` day of 195 , subject to the following conditions: C airman ---- - - - - -- - ------ - - - - ------------------ - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL ACTION ates of Council Consideration: °proved c" Denied thi s 'I day of 1 t « j',� . �_ 19 t-� � with the following amendment: Clerk 'I Form No. 18. (over please) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 94015 Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Location: 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway Request: Site and Building Plan Approval The applicant, Mr. Robert Gontarek on behalf of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is requesting site and building plan approval for a 1,456 square foot addition to the existing State Farm Automobile Insurance Office and Claims Inspection facility at 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway. The addition is to the existing vehicle inspection area located on the easterly side of the building and the project also involves remodeling of the general office area including the upgrading of restrooms to ADA requirements. The property in question is zoned C2 (commerce) and office/service uses such as this are considered a permitted use in this zoning district. The site is located at the southeasterly corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and John Martin Drive and is bounded along the west and north respectively by these streets: on the east by the Audio King facility; and on the south by the U.S. West building. ACCESS/PARKING Access to the property is along Shingle Creek Parkway at about the center of the site (right in, right out only) and on John Martin Drive at the northeasterly corner of the property. The accesses will be unchanged. Parking is along the southerly side of the building and the applicant is proposing to reconfigure and restripe the parking lot. Currently parking is 90 ° parking with drive lanes running north/south. They are proposing to reconfigure the parking in an east/west fashion which makes more spaces closer to the building. The parking requirement for this 12,086 square foot building is 60. The reconfigured parking allows for 83 parking spaces (Note: a full retail use of this building would require 66 parking spaces). Parking for this facility is not an issue and is more than adequate to meet the ordinance requirements for this use. The reconfiguration of the parking lot will necessitate the relocation of an existing light pole which is located in the center of the parking lot. DRAINAGE/GRADING/UTILITIES No significant alterations are being made with respect to this part of the plan. A catch basin located in the center of the parking lot conveys storm water through existing storm sewer to the City storm sewer facilities in Shingle Creek Parkway. Some alterations are being made in the existing curb, north of the inspection facility to accommodate site circulation. Also concrete curb is being repaired at various locations around the parking lot. Repair to damaged asphalt paving is also proposed as a part of this project. This site, which is 1.8 acres, is not required to be reviewed by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission as part of this project. 12-08-94 Planning Commission Information Sheet BUILDING As mentioned, the building addition would be to the existing vehicle inspection area which is currently an approximate 52' by 28' appendage to the easterly side of the building. This area contains 8 overhead doors (4 on the northerly side and 4 on the southerly side). The addition will about double the size of this area. Internally the applicant proposes to construct customer services offices into a portion of the existing inspection area and remove 2 overhead doors, 1 on the north side and 1 on the south side so that only 6 overhead doors serve the vehicle inspection area. Also, other office remodeling will take place throughout the building as well as restroom remodeling. They are planning on doing the remodeling in 3 phases in order to keep the facility operational throughout construction. While the vehicle inspection area is closed and being remodeled, they plan to have a 20' by 30' tent to be located along the south side of the building in the parking lot for estimating purposes. This tent would be up until the inspection area is complete. In Phase II, which consists of the office and restroom remodeling, the applicant plans to locate a 24' by 48' mobile office trailer across the drive lane opposite the main entrance to the building in order to house office employees effected by the interior remodeling. It is my understanding that the tent will only be there until the inspection area is complete. There may be some overlap in having both the tent and the office trailer on the site at the same time, but this should be only a very short time. For the most part, the tent and the office trailer will not be on the site together. Our main concern is that these facilities not become permanent and that their location not cause significant parking problems. The building exterior is proposed to match the existing exterior. LANDSCAPING The applicant has submitted an existing site and landscape plan in response to the landscape point system. This 1.8 acre site requires 180 landscape points. Their evaluation shows only 166.5 landscape points. It appears they are proposing to add a deciduous tree at the southwest portion of the Shingle Creek Parkway greenstrip. The plan notes 17 decorative trees, however, they are not indicated on the plan. Six coniferous trees are shown on the south side of the building along with 20 shrubs. The plan calls for 70 shrubs which also, are not shown on the plan. It is recommended that the landscape plan be modified to provide at least an additional 13.5 landscape points consistent with the landscape point system. LIGHTING/TRASH As mentioned previously, a light standard located in the center of the parking lot will be removed. Additional lighting on 30' high light poles will be located on the south and west greenstrips next to the parking lot. The plans note that the lighting will have lenses, reflectors or shades so as to concentrate illumination on the property. The lighting plan calls for 250 watt high-pressured sodium luminators. These lights should not cause glare off of the property. 12-08-94 2 Planning Commission Information Sheet The applicant plans to construct a new trash enclosure facility on the west side of the sight. It will be a 6' high masonry enclosure with face brick to match the building and contain steel gates. It will sit on an approximate 25' by 40' concrete slab. RECOMMENDATION For the most part, with the exception of landscape plan modifications, the State Farm plans appear to be in order. Approval is recommended subject to at least the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the building official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject final review and approval by the Engineering Department, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement in supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screen from view. 5. The building addition is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City ordinances. 6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City ordinances. 7. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 8. Site lighting shall comply with Section 35-712 of the City ordinances and shall not cause glare beyond the boundaries of the property. 9. The landscape plan shall be modified in the following manner prior to approval by the City Council: a. To show all proposed landscaping on the landscape plan. b. Provide an additional 13.5 landscape points consistent with the landscape point system. 12-08-94 3 There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Mann to close the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 94-14 E Mcniber Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning CIassification of Certain Land (Country Harvest Buffer). Thin ordinance was first read on November 28, 1994, published in the official newspaper on December 7, 1994, and is offered this evening for a public hearing and second reading. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning Classification of Certain Land (Country Harvest Buffet) at 7;45 p,m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one came forward. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to close the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. - ORDINANCE NO, 94-15 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER.. 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RFGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (COUNTRY HARVEST BUFFET) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager presented Planning Commission Application %''&��0461Svisubmitted by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, which has requested site and building plan approval to construct a 1,456 square foot addition to the inspection area and remodeling of general office area located at 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway. This application was recommended by the Planning Commission at its December 8, 1994, meeting. 12/19/94 - 12 - The Planning and Zoning Specialist presented the report of the Planning Commission on the matter. He noted the zoning district is C2. The size of the current inspection area will be doubled and offices will be added and others brought up to codes, such as Americans With Disabilities Act. The modifications will begin in Spring 1995. The Planning and Zoning Specialist stated the ninth requirement of the Planning Commission should be stricken as it is no longer applicable since a new landscape plan has been submitted, The State Farm service center will remain operational during construction. Phase One will involve the use of a temporary tent, and Phase Two will involve the use of a trailer mobile office. Each of the temporary structures are expected to be used two months, with a possible one -week overlap. Councilmember Scott asked how the tent will be anchored. The Planning and Zoning Specialist answered the building official has reviewed and would know the answer to that question. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve Planning Commission Application No. 94015 submitted by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company to construct a 1,456 square foot addition to the inspection area and remodeling of general office area located at 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the building official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits, 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to final review and approval by the Engineering Department, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash- disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view, 5. The building addition is to be equipped with an automatic fire ektinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City ordinances. f. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City ordinances. 12/19/94 - 13 - 7. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 8. Site lighting shall comply with Section 35-712 of the City ordinances and shall not cause glare beyond the boundaries of the property. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Todd Paulson left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION QF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPME PROJECT NU 1 AND THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO 3. The Director of Community Development reviewed the process and the project under consideration. The objectives of the project are enhancement of the tax base through new development and redevelopment, better utilization of vacant and undeveloped property, attraction for businesses, clearance of blighted properties, and provision of housing opportunities. The implications of the tax increment finance district are that base value will be frozen at approximately 20 percent of the tax base and that a 15 percent housing fund will need to be established. He stated there will be no fiscal impact on school districts. In summary, the Director of Community Development said the implementation of this district would create a financial tool by which the City could accomplish the redevelopment projects it has been planning. Acting Mayor Protem Scott opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing relating to the modification of Housing Development and Redevelopment project No. 1 and chc Creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 at 7:56 p.m. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. Rod Snyder, 6408 Willow Lane, spoke as a representative of the Riverwood Neighborhood Association. He was pleased with the recommendation, noting the work behind it is commendable and the project will have a tremendous impact on the community. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Counciilmember Mann to close the public hearing at 8;05 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. . The City Manager presented a Resolution Modifying the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development. and Redevelopment Project No. 1, Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 03, and Approving and Adopting the Tax Increment Financing Plan Related Thereto, Located within Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 12/19/94 - 14 -