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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/06/06 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - RegularAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. JUNE 6, 2018 1. Call to order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes A. April 18, 2018 B. May 2, 2018 3. Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit – French American School of Minneapolis Location: 2220, 2211 and 2221 Florida Avenue South Applicant: French American School of Mpls. Case No: 18-15-CUP B. Preliminary Plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition Location: 7180 and 7200 Lake Street W. Applicant: Crown Castle Case No.: 18-20-S 4. Other Business A. Comprehensive Plan – Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5. Communications 6. Adjournment If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the Community Development Office, 952/924-2575. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call 952.928.2840 at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 18, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Torrey Kanne, Lisa Peilen, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jacquelyn Kramer, Meg McMonigal, Jay Hall, Mark Hanson, Phillip Elkin OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Zeigler, AE2S 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2018 and March 21, 2018 Commissioner Carper made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. Commissioner Johnston-Madison arrived at 6:05 p.m. 3. Public Hearings A. Park Village Amendment to Planned Unit Development Location: 5400 Excelsior Blvd. Applicant: Tower Place LLC Case No.: 18-09-PUD Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. She explained the amendment is requested to renovate the Mann Theater building. The proposal is for medical office use on the entire first floor of the building. The second floor will be kept vacant in the near term, with possible medical office use in the future. Ms. Kramer provided background on the Planned Unit Development. She reviewed zoning compliance, parking, traffic and signage for the application. She noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on April 3. No residents attended the meeting. Commissioner Peilen asked if the Mann Theater was closing regardless of the application. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 2 The applicant Ross Hedlund, Frauenshuh Companies, said Mann Theater is closing May 20, 2018, regardless of the proposal. Commissioner Peilen said she understood Chipotle is moving to the Granite City site, McDonald’s stays where it is and Bruegger’s Bagels is closing and may be looking for a new location. Mr. Hedlund said Bruegger’s Bagels was closing and he did not think it would be relocated. He added that Caribou Coffee and Boston Market will remain in the same location. Chipotle will move to the western half of the Granite City building. Health Partners Delta will be going to the eastern 2/3rds of the former Granite City building. Commissioner Peilen asked about the condition of the current parking lot. Mr. Hedlund responded that the asphalt is pretty worn and they do plan to refresh it. He said the lot is 25 years old. Commissioner Tatalovich asked about parking that would be required for the second floor development. Ms. Kramer stated that parking for the second floor does not need to be provided with the current application. She said proof of parking was asked for to make sure it could be added to the site when needed. Chair Robertson asked if there is a potential use for the second floor that would intensify the parking requirement. Ms. Kramer responded that the most likely use would be medical office. She explained how the second floor is a hard space to renovate. Mr. Hedlund said he believes the second floor would be for medical office. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked what kind of a clinic would be located at the first floor site. Mr. Hedlund said it would be a specialty clinic for urology and a specialty clinic for plastic surgery. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Peilen made a motion recommending rescinding Resolution 11- 132 and recommending approval of a major amendment to the Planned Unit Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 3 Development subject to staff conditions. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0. 4. Other Business: None 5. Communications Ms. McMonigal, Principal Planner, said that May 30 is being held as an additional date for a Planning Commission study session on Comprehensive Plan if needed. Ms. McMonigal noted the upcoming Climate Action Plan Launch Party on April 22. Commissioner Carper stated that the Lenox Foundation, which supports the St. Louis Park senior program, is having a fund raiser on April 24 to be held at Parkway Pizza. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. STUDY SESSION The study session began at 6:30 p.m. 1. Comprehensive Plan – Water Resources Discussion Ms. McMonigal said the intent of the presentation is to give a general familiarity with the systems. No policy or procedure changes are being suggested but perhaps refinement and advancement of what is being done. She introduced Nancy Zeigler of AE2S, Water Supply Plan consultant. Jay Hall, Utilities Superintendent; Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent; and Phillip Elkin, Sr. Engineering Project Manager; introduced themselves. Ms. Zeigler spoke about her background as a water engineer working with municipalities. Ms. Zeigler provided an overview of St. Louis Park’s water system planning. She also noted the DNR’s water supply plan in the Appendix of the comprehensive plan which is a detailed template the city completes. Chair Robertson asked about the bigger and larger commercial/industrial users. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 4 Ms. Zeigler said there is a list of the top 10 users in the Appendix document. She said Methodist Hospital is the biggest user. Commissioner Peilen asked about the source of the drinking water. Ms. Zeigler responded that it comes from deep wells, approximately 450 – 600 feet deep. Commissioner Person asked what the trend is cost per unit to the user. Mr. Hall said it is $1.73 per unit/Tier One. There are three tiers. Mr. Hall said the cost has been going up slightly. The cost structure is currently being evaluated. He said the city recently instituted an aggressive watermain replacement program which follows a national trend on replacing aging infrastructure. Commissioner Peilen asked what happens to the well capacity at 2040. Ms. Zeigler responded there would still be capacity at 2040 and all systems can be expanded. Commissioner Johnston Madison asked the age of existing wells. Mr. Hanson responded they were installed 50 – 75 years ago. He explained that the operating equipment and lining of the wells is rehabbed every seven years. In response to a question about aquifers, Mr. Hanson said aquifers are managed by the DNR from an entire metro area perspective. There was a discussion about timed sprinkling restrictions in place which have helped conserve water. There was a discussion about recent meter replacement and upgraded household appliances which have also helped water conservation. Ms. Zeigler discussed the sanitary sewer plan. Ms. McMonigal explained that the major regional sewer system is operated and maintained by the Met Council. Ms. Zeigler discussed the city-wide sanitary sewer network. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 5 Mr. Hall and Mr. Hanson discussed Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) and corrective actions the city takes to meet goals established by the Met Council. Phillip Elkin, Sr. Engineering Project Manager, provided an overview of the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP). Commissioners asked about water quality in St. Louis Park lakes. Mr. Elkin responded that depends on the location of the lake. He provided historical background on the city wetlands. Mr. Elkin said the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and perhaps the Met Council do a health report on each of the lakes. He commented that they aren’t swimmable and are mostly stormwater treatment. He provided background on Bass Lake and Twin Lakes. Mr. Elkin spoke about floodplain maps and revisions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Recording Secretary UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA MAY 2, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Torrey Kanne, Lisa Peilen, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther; Jennifer Monson, Meg McMonigal, Jack Sullivan, Mike Harcey, Steve Koering, Brian Hoffman 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of April 4, 2018 Commissioner Carper made a motion to recommend approval of the April 4, 2018 minutes. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0. 3. Public Hearings A. Bridgewater Bank Corporate Headquarters Preliminary and Final PUD; Preliminary and Final Plat Location: 4424 and 4400 Excelsior Blvd., 3743 Monterey Drive Applicant: Bridgewater Bank Case Nos.: 18-07-S, 18-08-PUD Jennifer Monson, Planner, presented the staff report. She discussed the request, site information and background. She reviewed proposed access points. Ms. Monson gave an analysis of the preliminary and final plat request. Ms. Monson provided analysis of the PUD request. She spoke about zoning compliance, uses, architectural design, height, lighting, parking and access. She also discussed the traffic study, Travel Demand Management Plan, landscaping, Climate Action Plan components, Designed Outdoor Recreation Area and public input. Ms. Monson noted that staff has received input from a representative of LIV Apartments, the apartment complex directly to the north. Concerns include landscaping, location and height of the access C driveway and retaining wall, and stormwater. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 2 Commissioner Peilen asked if the outdoor plaza area was a public space. Ms. Monson responded that it is a publicly accessible space. Commissioner Peilen asked about traffic patterns at Monterey and Park Commons Drive. Matt Pacyna, SRF traffic consultant, discussed current conditions. Commissioner Peilen and Jack Sullivan, Engineering Project Manager, spoke about the proposed roundabout design at Monterey and the Rec Center. Commissioner Peilen asked about the location of the proposed U turn. Mr. Sullivan showed and spoke about the location of U turn at Monterey and Excelsior Blvd. Commissioner Kanne asked if there would be physical barriers preventing left turns at the right in/right out access point driveway. Mr. Sullivan said physical barriers are proposed. Commissioner Carper asked about restaurant location and walkway to the patio. Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, indicated the location of the wrap around patio design and the plaza. Commissioner Carper thanked the developer for including infrastructure for charging stations. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about need for additional parking with outdoor seating. She stated there are existing Excelsior Blvd. restaurants whose patrons park in neighborhoods. Ms. Monson responded that the parking study indicated there is adequate parking to serve a 4,000 sq. ft. restaurant. She said the parking study shows even at peak time there is still additional capacity for restaurant parking. Sean Walther, Parking and Zoning Supervisor, explained the formula used in zoning code for parking and outdoor seating. Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she loves the building but everything depends upon the traffic impact. She commented that the new plan has more Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 3 daily trips than the previous proposal. She said the City Council voted down the previous proposal. Mr. Pacyna explained from a total site trips perspective it is less than what was previously proposed. He stated that the primary difference is the fact that when the data was collected previously the former uses were still active so there was a credit applied for those current uses. With the latest traffic count update those businesses were no longer active and the credit was not applied, which results in the reported net new system trips. He referenced where that information could be found in the traffic study. Mr. Dovolis, architect, gave a presentation on the development. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about Access B and the amount of traffic exiting from ramp. Mr. Pacyna said there would be approximately 10-15 peak hour vehicles making a right turn to go north on Excelsior Blvd. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if the proposed U turn would double the amount of traffic on that stretch of Monterey. Mr. Pacyna said that U-turns had been accounted for in the traffic analysis. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. Paul Jennings, 3925 Joppa Ave. S., spoke about the choke point at Excelsior and Monterey. He said the only way he can get out of his neighborhood is at Wooddale or Excelsior/Monterey. He spoke about parking at Trader Joe’s complicating the choke point problem. He said it doesn’t make sense to him to grade traffic. He said it is up to the applicant to design the access points. Mr. Jennings said traffic questions need to be addressed with anything that is built on that corner. Patti Carlson, 3801 Inglewood Ave. S., said the building has a lot of great ideas but she is concerned about traffic. Monterey is her family’s single primary route to multiple destinations. She spoke about her concern of the change to a single lane being the primary route for emergency vehicles. She spoke about bike lanes and bus stops in addition to one lane. She said she is able to walk for many of her errands and she is concerned about roundabout design and pedestrian safety. She said she thought the proposed changes to Monterey road design are dangerous, elaborate and expensive. Janet Grimes, 4530 Park Commons Dr. #309, said she lives above Trader Joe’s parking lot. She spoke about accidents she has seen at Monterey and Park Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 4 Commons Dr. She said to create more driveways on to Monterey is insane. She commented that if she does not leave her parking lot by 3 p.m. she is not able to leave the lot. She spoke about the number of pedestrians going to the bank, stores, post office and apartment buildings currently encountering heavy traffic. Ms. Grimes said she likes the proposed building design but doesn’t feel a roundabout is the solution to Park Commons Dr. and Monterey. Jonathan Saliterman, representing LIV Apartments, 4505 W. 36th ½ St., provided background on LIV Apartments. He said the Bridgewater design is good but it is a strange site with incongruent pieces which neglect the existence of the LIV complex. Access C is currently on city-owned property. The land is being contributed to the development so it can be a driveway with a one foot setback and built on a substantial graded wall. He said it isn’t a normal driveway. He said he is concerned about water retainage with the new development. LIV doesn’t have any drainage naturally. Mr. Saliterman said as neighbors LIV should have been incorporated into the design of Access C. He said traffic concerns of neighbors are legitimate. Yvette LaCroix, building manager, LIV Apartments, 4505 W. 36 1/2 St., stated that LIV Apartments has been in the neighborhood since 1968. Additional traffic, Access C, landscaping, and setback are concerns. She added there is no consideration for neighbors to enjoy their right to quiet. Ms. LaCroix said there is also concern about construction hours and measures to protect residents. Alberto Bertomeu, property owner of several properties on Excelsior Blvd., said the traffic issues are a reality in urban areas. He said signage can be improved and there should be greater enforcement of traffic rules. He stated that the development is being wrongly mixed up with traffic further west on Excelsior Blvd. Mr. Bertomeu stated the community is missing the opportunity to discuss the project and bring employment to St. Louis Park. He commented that weekend traffic will be lighter than work week traffic which is a plus for neighborhoods. No one is mentioning weekend traffic. Mr. Bertomeu said the traffic flow needs to be enforced as well as enforcing respectful driving in the neighborhoods. As no one else was present wishing to speak and the Chair closed the public hearing. Chair Robertson asked staff to address setback concerns from LIV Apartments. Ms. Monson said the site is zoned C-2 and the zoning ordinance allows a driveway to be built there. It is not an accessory structure. It is an engineered retaining wall with a driveway on top. She spoke about wall requirements and noted the PUD creates the height and setback regulations for the site. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 5 Mr. Walther added Access C was designed in that location to locate the driveway farther north away from Excelsior/Monterey and Access B. Commissioner Tatalovich asked about LIV Apts. and water retainage. Ms. Monson said the Water Resource Manager has explained to LIV Apartments how the stormwater works in that area. Currently where LIV property abuts the EDA property is at one of the low points of the site so the surface water is coming from LIV Apts and the EDA property and there is likely pooling currently in that area. There are no existing stormwater mitigations on the EDA site. She stated that the Bridgewater development has multiple areas for capturing and managing stormwater, including the plaza and Access A, which would improve the stormwater conditions in the area. Commissioner Peilen said the comments were excellent. She said the building is beautiful. She said there are pedestrian and traffic issues everywhere in the metro area. She stated she is concerned about the proposed U turn. She spoke about congestion with bike lanes. Overall she said she feels the project is lovely and worthy of the commission’s consideration. Commissioner Carper said the roundabout concerns stand apart from the Bridgewater development. Chair Robertson said the project is well designed and thoughtful. He commented that it’s been a long time since an office use has come to the city which is very exciting. Traffic issues are real but separate from the project. He said he felt the future road improvements will improve traffic flow. Commissioner Kanne said she agreed with traffic concerns. She stated she encounters traffic issues everywhere in the metro area. She said the development is ultimately an improvement, good for livability and property values. Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she likes the building but is concerned about traffic issues on Excelsior Blvd. She stated she is concerned about the number of driveways on Monterey. She said this part of St. Louis Park is different from other communities in that it doesn’t have a grid road design. Commissioner Peilen made a motion recommending approval of the preliminary and final plat, and preliminary and final Planned Unit Development subject to staff recommendations. Commissioner Tatalovich seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-1 (Johnston-Madison no). 4. Other Business 5. Communications Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 6 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. A study session followed. STUDY SESSION The study session began at 7:40 p.m. 1. Comprehensive Plan – Public Health and Safety a. Police Services b. Fire Services c. Public Health Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner, introduced the study topic. She said City Organization, Inspections Services and Plan-by-Neighborhood sections of the plan would also be discussed; as well as an update on the Housing Goals and Strategies section. Mike Harcey, Police Chief, and Steve Koering, Fire Chief, gave presentations regarding their department services, policies and strategies. A question and answer session followed. Ms. McMonigal spoke about city-wide department connections with both departments. Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections, discussed the department philosophy, services, policies and strategies. Ms. McMonigal distributed copies of the Housing Goals and Strategies section which has been refined. She spoke about clarifications made to density provisions on the land use page. Ms. McMonigal discussed plans for additional Comp Plan community outreach through a survey that will be available soon. She said the survey will include questions on accessory dwelling units and 2-family dwelling units in low density residential areas. Commissioner Robertson asked about preserving and creating affordable commercial space. Mr. Walther and Ms. McMonigal spoke about how that will be addressed in the economic development section of the Comp Plan. Ms. McMonigal spoke about other survey questions being considered related to land use. Mr. Walther said a map element will be part of the survey design. The survey will start around May 15 and run 4-5 weeks. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission May 2, 2018 Page 7 Commissioner Robertson asked about including a survey question on relaxation of setbacks. Commissioner Peilen noted that the Fire Dept. strategy on Revenue Enhancement should state this is related to health and safety programs. Ms. McMonigal presented a mock-up of the Plan by Neighborhood section. Ms. McMonigal reviewed the upcoming City Council and Planning Commission schedule regarding Comp Plan. There was a conversation about senior services in the city. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Recording Secretary Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 6, 2018 Agenda Item: 3A 3A. Conditional Use Permit – French American School of Minneapolis Location: 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Ave S. Case Nos.: 18-15-CUP Applicant: Veronique Liebmann, President of the French American School of Minneapolis 120-day Review: August 14, 2018 Recommended Motions: Motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit as recommended by Staff. REQUEST: Veronique Liebmann is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a daycare at 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Ave S. SITE INFORMATION: Current Land Use Guidance: Industrial Current Use: Office, Warehouse Current Zoning: I-P Industrial Park Surrounding Land Uses: North: Industrial East: Industrial South: Industrial West: Residential Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 2 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) BACKGROUND: The French American School of Minneapolis (FASM) is a licensed daycare provider and nursery school which provides its enrollees with a French language immersion program. FASM currently offers a K-5 program in addition to its primary function as a daycare/nursery center which is two thirds of its enrollment. The K-5 program, however, will be discontinued as elementary schools are not permitted in the Industrial Park zoning district which the subject property is zoned. The attached letter from Ms. Liebermann provides a detailed account of the history of the school. It also gives account to why it is relocating. She states that the FASM currently resides in the Cedar Manor School, however, the lease is not being renewed as the school is going to be renovated for school district use as an elementary school. PROPOSED USE: The following is a summary of the proposed use. Daycare facility. The daycare is proposed to be located in the 7,000 square feet of the office portion of the building located on the west side of Florida Avenue South (2200 Florida Avenue South). The remaining portion of the building, approximately 19,000 square feet, will continue to be used as warehousing. Play area. The required play area is proposed to be located across the street, on the east side of Florida Ave S. The property is paved, and has been utilized for parking. The northern 19,000 square feet was fenced a few years ago for outdoor storage of landscaping equipment and materials. The business that occupied the storage area is no longer utilizing this space, so it is proposed to be reduced in size and utilized for the play area. An ADA accessible route is proposed from the play area to the daycare facility. The ADA route is required by the building code. The route is proposed to include a painted crosswalk on Florida Avenue South. The city Engineering Department discourages mid-block crosswalks. They are, however, willing to allow the installation of this crosswalk with the condition that the expense for installation and maintenance of the crosswalk and associated signs is the responsibility of the applicant since it is solely for their use. The route also proposes a sidewalk along the west side of Florida Avenue South. The site plan shows the sidewalk along the curb. The city requires a landscaped boulevard between the sidewalk and the street curb and a sidewalk at least six feet wide. The plans will be revised to meet this requirement, and staff included this revision in the staff recommendation. Parking and drop-off area. There is not sufficient space on the daycare property for parking and child drop-off. Therefore, the parking and drop-off area is proposed to be located across the street on the east side of Florida Avenue South. Parents are expected to walk the children to and from the daycare facility. The ADA route utilized by the play area will also be utilized for the parking area. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 3 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) ZONING ANALYSIS: The following is an analysis of the criteria considered while reviewing a conditional use permit and daycare criteria. Consistency with plans. It is consistent with and supportive of principles, goals, objectives, land use designations, redevelopment plans, neighborhood objectives, and implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan. The daycare proposal is consistent with the land uses permitted within the Industrial land use designation. Nuisance. It is not detrimental to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community as a whole. It will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of properties, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, parking facilities on adjacent streets, and values of properties in close proximity to the conditional use. Traffic will be generated during morning and late afternoon hours when children are dropped-off and picked-up. The traffic volumes, however, are within normal expectations for traffic in the industrial area. Additionally, traffic has a direct route to Cedar Lake Road. Compliance with code. It is consistent with the regulations, intent and purpose of City Code and the zoning district in which the conditional use is located. The proposed plan, with staff recommendations, meets the conditions required for a daycare in the Industrial Park zoning district. Consistency with service capacity. It will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services or improvements which are either existing or proposed. Services will not be impacted by the proposed daycare. Site design. It is consistent with the design and other requirements of site and landscape plans prepared by or under the direction of a professional landscape architect or civil engineer registered in the state and adopted as part of the conditions imposed on the use by the city council. The site design meets the requirements for a daycare, and with the additional trees as recommended by staff, will meet the landscaping requirements. Consistency with utilities. It is consistent with the City’s stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water plans. Additional stormwater, sanitary sewer or water improvements are not required. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 4 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) Group daycare zoning requirements: The property is zoned Industrial Park, and a group daycare is allowed by Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and with some conditions specific to this use. A summary of the conditions follows: a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil shall be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a 42 inch minimum height fence. This provision is met. The plan provides approximately 10,000 square feet of outside play area. While the daycare is located in the building on the west side of Florida Ave S, the play area is located on the east side. The plan proposes to utilize the existing chain link fence for the fencing requirement. The outside play area meets the minimum size requirements for up to 250 children. The daycare is designed for a capacity of 78 children. The program is planning on an enrollment of 53 children during the 2018-2019 season. b. An off-street drop-off and loading area shall be designed in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety. This provision is met. The parking lot located across the street provides the opportunity for parents to park their vehicle and walk the children to and from the daycare. It is expected by the daycare that the parents will walk the children to and from the vehicles. Kids are not permitted to cross the street without being accompanied by a parent. c. Outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property lines. The site plan shows a zero foot setback instead of the required 15 feet. This is a code requirement, and must be met. It is listed as a condition of approval, and the applicant will revise the plan to meet it. d. No outdoor play area shall be located within 200 feet of any principal arterial as defined on the comprehensive plan. This provision is met. The closest principal arterial is Highway 394, which is located 3,700 feet away. e. The daycare facility, including the outdoor play area, shall be no closer than 350 feet to any property containing a sexually oriented business. This provision is met. The closest sexually oriented business is located approximately 11,000 feet away. f. The neighboring industrial uses shall not have an adverse impact on the operations and health, safety and welfare of the proposed group daycare/nursery school. The characteristics of such impacts shall be analyzed by the planning, fire and health officials, and shall include, but not be limited to, dust, truck traffic, odors and hazardous materials. The aerial photo below shows the proposed location of the play area. The adjacent uses are: There is a masonry wall on the north side of the play area. The wall is part of the indoor hockey skills training facility. There are no windows, doors, or other openings facing the play area. The play area is required to be at least 15 feet from the property line, which is adjacent to the wall. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 5 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) The west side of the play area is adjacent to a landscaped boulevard area. The boulevard area is part of the Florida Avenue South R.O.W. The proposed site plan shows that the existing asphalt between the play area and the boulevard is to be removed and landscaped to increase the green space in the area. The east side of the play area is adjacent to a low area that provides green space and drainage for the area. To the east of the low area is outdoor storage and contractor yards. The south side of the play area is adjacent to the parking lot for the daycare and the employees of the warehouse business which is sharing the same building as the daycare. The aerial photo below shows the building proposed to house the daycare facility. The uses adjacent to the daycare facility include: North of the daycare facility is a business called H J Shotwell Company. It is a precision metal fabricating company. All work is conducted indoors. There is no outdoor storage. East of the daycare facility is Florida Avenue South. Across the street is the proposed parking and play area. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 6 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) South of the daycare facility is a vacant building previously occupied with office/warehouse. West of the daycare facility are three two-family residential buildings. Additional zoning requirements: The following is a summary of general zoning regulations: Parking: The proposed and existing uses require a minimum of 27 parking spaces. The spaces are all located on the east side of Florida Ave S. The off-site parking will be protected with an access and parking easement. Recording of the easement will be a condition of approval. The proposed parking area needs to be modified to allow space for vehicles in the northern parking spaces to maneuver in/out of the parking spaces. The modification will reduce the number of parking spaces shown on the plan from 31 to 27, which is the minimum required for the daycare and warehouse uses. Use Parking Spaces Daycare (78 kids, 11 staff) 14 parking spaces Warehouse (18,800 sf) 13 parking spaces TOTAL REQUIRED: 27 parking spaces PARKING PROVIDED: 27 parking spaces Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 7 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) Access: The daycare has direct access to Edgewood Avenue South. Customers and employees can drive to and from the daycare by using Edgewood Ave S and Cedar Lake Road. Landscaping: The landscaping ordinance requires at least 35 trees on the three properties. There are currently 9 trees on site. The plans show an additional 10 trees located in the proposed parking lot landscaping islands and along the east side of Florida Ave. Staff recommends requiring an additional 13 trees to be planted on the site to provide shade and screening for the play area and parking lot. This brings the site into compliance with the landscaping ordinance. Below is the proposed landscaping plan with the additional 13 trees added as recommended by staff. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 8 Subject: CUP – French American School of Minneapolis (Item 3A) STAFF RECOMMENDATONS: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a Group Daycare at 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Ave, subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Official Exhibits. a. Exhibit A: Site Plan b. Exhibit B: Floor Plan 2. Concrete curbing and landscaped parking lot islands shall be installed as shown on the approved exhibit. 3. Landscaping shall be installed as shown on the approved exhibit, which requires at least 35 trees. 4. A permanent easement shall be recorded over lots 2211 and 2221 Florida Ave S to secure the parking and play area for the tenants at 2220 Florida Ave S. 5. A financial guarantee shall be submitted to ensure the completion of the landscaping, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements. 6. An accessible route that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from the play area, parking area and daycare facility shall be installed by the property owner. 7. The ADA crosswalk improvements, including painting, ramps and signage, shall be maintained by the property owner of 2200 Florida Avenue South. 8. The ADA crosswalk improvements, including the painted crosswalk, ramps and signage shall be removed by the property owner of 2200 Florida Avenue South if the daycare ceases to operate. 9. The proposed sidewalk along the west side of Florida Ave shall be at least six feet wide, and located at least five feet from the street curb. 10. The proposed parking lot shall be altered to provide the required maneuvering space for vehicles to access the spaces located on the north side of the parking lot. ATTACHMENTS: • Letter from Applicant • Site Plan • Floor Plan Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor FRONT WALKWAY -SEE LANDSCAPEDRAWINGSELEC98'-0"26'-0"10'-0"210'-0"134'-0"140'-8"49'-4"20'-0"MECHANICAL000(1770 SF)MUSIC ROOM000(852 SF)OCCUPANCY - LICENSEDFOR 24 CHILDRENADULT TOILET 1000UP DOOR LOCKEDBOTH DIRECTIONSP.S. TOILET 3100TODDLER. TOILET 1100EXISTING DRINKINGFOUNTAIN TO REMAINSTAFF BREAK ROOM000COMMONS000NEW TODDLER HGT. SINKINFILL EXISTING OPENINGOFFICE000EXISTING STOOPREMODEL EXISTINGBATHROOM TO CREATE TWOFULLY ACCESSIBLE ADULTUNISEX RESTROOM(176 SF)2 OCCUPANTS(276 SF)19 OCCUPANTSEXISTING RETAINING WALLNEWMOPSINKPRESCHOOL 1100(886 SF)OCCUPANCY - LICENSEDFOR 24 CHILDRENTODDLERS ROOM000(1367 SF)OCCUPANCY - LICENSEDFOR 30 CHILDRENACTIVITY AREA100(154 SF)2 OCCUPANTSPRESCHOOL 2000EXISTING BATHROOMS TOREMAIN. REPLACE TOILETSAND SINKS WITH PRESCHOOLHEIGHT FIXTURES ANDPARTIALLY REMOVEPARTITION BETWEEN TOILETSEXISTING BATHROOMS TOREMAIN. REPLACE TOILETSAND SINKS WITH PRESCHOOLHEIGHT FIXTURESDNNOT IN SCOPENOT IN SCOPEUPDASHED WALLS TOBE DEMOLISHEDUP EXISTING MILLWORK TOREMAINP.S. TOILET 1100P.S. TOILET 2100P.S. TOILET 4100DASHED WALLS TOBE DEMOLISHEDDEMOLISH EXISTINGPARTITIONS, URINAL ANDMOVE SINK TO CREATE NEWPASSAGE INTO BATHROOM.REPLACE ALL FIXTURES WITHTODDLER HEIGHT FIXTURESADULT TOILET 2000RECEPTION000PLAN NORTHNOT INSCOPENEW ADULT HGT. SINKDrawings IssuedDateU+B2609 Aldrich Avenue SouthSuite 100Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408T | 612-870-2538 F | 612-870-2731www.uplusb.comProject Contactsarchitecture & design, inc.2220 Florida Ave S.St. Louis Park, MN55416CUP SUBMITTALMay 4, 2018Paul Udris, AIAC | 612-616-1915paul.udris@uplusb.com© 2018 U+B Architecture & Design, Inc. Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 6, 2018 Agenda Item: 3B 3B. Preliminary Plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition Location: 7180 and 7200 Lake St W. Case Nos.: 18-20-S Applicant: Crown Castle 120-day Review: September 4, 2018 Recommended Motions: Motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat as recommended by Staff. REQUEST: Crown Castle is requesting a preliminary plat to combine two city owned lots. SITE INFORMATION: Site Area: Lot 1, Block 2, Louisiana Alignment: 0.43 acres Outlot B, Louisiana Alignment: 1.08 acres Current Use: Public utilities and stormwater retention Current Land Use Guidance: Civic Surrounding Land Uses: North: Highway 7 East: Office building South: Former Sam’s Club building West: Louisiana Ave Current Zoning: C-2 General Commercial Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 2 Subject: Preliminary Plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition (Item 3B) BACKGROUND: The subject properties are owned by the City of St. Louis Park. They are improved with a stormwater retention pond, municipal water treatment facility, a municipal well and a privately owned communication tower. The city has leased approximately 1,000 square feet of the site to various communication providers since 1999 to operate a communication tower on the parcel described as Outlot B, Louisiana Alignment. Crown Castle is the current lease holder, and intends to submit a building permit application to replace the existing communication tower. The height of the new tower will be increase from the existing 78 feet to the proposed 104 feet. The property is zoned C-2 General Commercial, and communication towers up to 110 feet tall are permitted uses. The district allows Communication towers up to 170 feet tall with a CUP. Therefore, the proposed new tower can be installed with administrative approval. The purpose of the increased height is to accommodate a third set of antenna that is being relocated from an existing communication tower located near Oxford Street, approximately 1,500 feet southeast from the subject communication tower. The communication tower on Oxford Street is being acquired and removed as part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. The city prioritizes co-location over construction of new towers, so the proposal to replace the existing Lake Street communication tower with a taller one to accommodate the displaced antennas is consistent with city code for co-location and height. The proposal, however, does not meet the minimum required side yard requirements. Therefore, Crown Castle is requesting to combine the two properties, thereby eliminating the common property line causing the non- conforming setback. Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 3 Subject: Preliminary Plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition (Item 3B) PRELIMINARY PLAT ANALYSIS: Description: The applicant requests a preliminary plat to combine the existing Lot 1, Block 2, Louisiana Alignment and Outlot B, Louisiana Alignment. Site Area: The combined area of Outlot B and Lot 1, Block 2, Louisiana Alignment is 1.51 acres. The preliminary plat proposes to replat the properties into Lot 1, Block 1, Louisiana Alignment Second Addition. It also proposes to dedicate additional right-of-way to the Louisiana Avenue roundabout currently overlapping the existing Outlot B. Lot 1, Block 1: 1.13 acres Dedicated R.O.W.: 0.38 acres Utility Easements: The subject property is owned by the City of St. Louis Park, and is primarily used for utility purposes. Utility easements are not needed since the property is owned by the city, and it will continue to serve primarily the existing utilities. There is an existing 10 foot drainage and utility easement along the east side of the lot line separating Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot B, Louisiana Alignment that needs to be vacated with the Final Plat. The easement is a standard perimeter easement, and is not needed. Additionally, it covers part of the Crown Castle lease area. Easement to vacate Lease area Meeting of June 6, 2018 Page 4 Subject: Preliminary Plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition (Item 3B) STAFF RECOMMENDATONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. The existing 10 foot drainage and utility easement located on the east side of the property line separating Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot B, Louisiana Alignment, be vacated with the Final Plat. 2. Upon approval of the final plat, the applicant shall provide a $3,000 financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit to insure that a signed Mylar copy of the plat is provided to the city and that the irons are installed as indicated by the final plat. ATTACHMENTS: • Preliminary Plat • Site Plan Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor UGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGESSWWWSETHTTSEWWWWEETTEGWSSTSTTWSOWFM FM FM F M F M F M FM F M F M FMUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEU G E U G E UGEFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFM FMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFM892892892 8928 9 2 892890889891892893894895896897898899892892893894895896897898899900901893892892891892890889888887 88 8 88 9 890 8 9 1 892893893892 891892892900901895891892893892LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTHL O T 1B L O C K 18 9 1 892UGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEPID NO: 1711721430076CITY OF ST LOUIS PARKPID NO: 1711721430075CITY OF ST LOUIS PARKPID NO: 1711721430003BALL RANCH CO LLC ET ALPID NO: 1711721440069AX RER LPPID NO: 1711721430073 SAM'S REAL EST BUSINESS TRSTS46°35'26"E 122.67N79°10'00"E 354.46N29°22'08"E38.51N14°26'53"W 159.18N60°37'52"W29.36S64°44'18 "W 432 .16S.T.H. 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S BLVDMINNETONKACITYOFST.LOUISPARKPRELIMINARY PLATWIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | Environmental© 2018 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING0SCALE ( IN FEET )2040NORTHTHE NORTHERLY LINE OF OUTLOT B,LOUISIANA ALIGNMENT IS ASSUMED TO BEARN79°10'00"E= DENOTES 1/2 INCH DIAMETER IRON PIPEMONUMENT SET AND MARKED RLS # 49021LOUISIANA ALIGNMENT SECOND ADDITIONOFPROPERTY DESCRIPTION:OWNER: PROPERTY ADDRESS:ZONING INFORMATION:FLOOD ZONE INFORMATION:PROPOSED LOT AREAS: VICINITY MAPNORTH1" = 1000'SITELEGENDBOUNDARY LINERIGHT OF WAY LINETTELEPHONE PEDESTALSECTION LINEQUARTER LINESIREN POLEPARCEL / LOT LINEEDGE OF WOODSUGEUNDERGROUND ELECTRICFIBER OPTIC HANDHOLETREE DECIDUOUSSIGN POSTSTORM MANHOLEHYDRANTWATER VALVETHSTHYD WBLOCK LINEEASEMENT LINECONCRETE SURFACEGRAVEL SURFACEWATER CURB STOPELEC LIGHT POLEWSOSTORM CATCH BASINFMWATERMAINSTORM SEWERSANITARY SEWERFORCEMAINFENCE CHAIN LINKWATER MANHOLETELE MANHOLEELEC MANHOLEWTSANITARY MANHOLESEWATER WELLELEC METERGAS METERWEGFENCE POSTTREE CONIFERGUARDRAILSURVEYOR CERTIFICATION:= DENOTES A SET MAGNETIC NAILTHE VERTICAL DATUM IS BASED ON NAVD 88.GEODETIC STATION IDENTIFICATION NO. 95216.NGS NAME: SONYA.ELEV= 902.02 NAVD88 Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 6, 2018 Agenda Item 4A 4A. Comprehensive Plan – Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend approval to send out the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan for 6-month adjacent community review. SUMMARY: Please find St. Louis Park Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan at: https://www.stlouispark.org/home/showdocument?id=10155 The St. Louis Park Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan is an update to the city’s current 2030 Plan. Several sections are revised and updated, and some sections are new. The plan is intended to meet State Law requirements for metro area cities, and in addition St. Louis Park has typically added pieces to the plan to show future directions in a number of other areas. The attached outline summarizes each section, and shows which sections are required to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council. State law requires communities to submit the draft plan to surrounding communities and jurisdictions for a 6-month review period. The intent is to have this review completed by the end of the year, so the 6-month period will begin around July1st. Following the six months, the city will submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and determination of compliance with metro-wide systems. Please note this iteration is a draft; photos, quotes and icons will be added and additional editing will take place over the coming months. Community Survey A community on-line survey of some proposed items in the Comprehensive Plan began on May 14th and will continue until June 20th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2040-comp-plan-survey The survey is being advertised widely, including the city’s website and social media sites, Nextdoor; ParkTV; Neighborhood leaders and block captains and other means. As of Thursday, May 24, 971 surveys had been received. Analysis of the input from the community survey may result in needed additional Comprehensive Plan discussion by the Planning Commission and City Council over the coming months, as issues that are of a policy level arise. NEXT STEPS: This draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will be presented formally to the City Council at its June 18, 2018 meeting. The Plan will be presented to the Metropolitan Council for an informal review in the fall, with final action on the Plan by the Planning Commission and City Council toward the end of 2018. Attachments: Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Outline See Draft Plan here: https://www.stlouispark.org/home/showdocument?id=10155 Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner Planning Commission Meeting of June 6, 2018 (Item No. 4A) Page 2 Subject: Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan Outline CHAPTER Req’d elements DESCRIPTION Vision 3.0 St. Louis Park Strategic Directions and Key Themes Vision provides guidance for the city’s specific plans. The key themes have been developed from vision and all of the important thematic directions the city is working towards for the future. These themes are addressed throughout the plan, and will be shown by icons in the goals of each chapter as pertinent. Demographics X Provides both city’s projections from Met Council and other pieces of demographic information important to the overall plan. Racial Equity Description of the city’s past, current and future efforts related to race and equity. Environmental Stewardship A. Climate and Energy Solar only The Climate Action Plan will be summarized and referred to in this section, as well as numerous other programs and plans the city is working on. A section on solar resources is required. B. Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources X Shows the city’s park system and facilities, programs, and natural resources. Also addressed park design standards, improvements and maintenance and planning for the future. C. Water Resources 1. Water System X A Water Supply Plan is being completed by consultants and will include detailed information on volume and capacities and plans for future improvements. Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) set out specific requirements for these plans. 2. Sanitary Sewer X Met Council owns and operates the sewer systems in the Twin Cities Metro Area and the city owns and operates the local system that feeds into it. Growth projections are shown relating to sanitary sewer needs. Attention to preventing and reducing excessive inflow to the systems is also required. 3. Surface Water X A Surface Water Management Plan is being completed by consultants, and will meet detailed rules by various watershed and state agencies. The final plan will be completed in fall of 2018, as required by these agencies. Planning Commission Meeting of June 6, 2018 (Item No. 4A) Page 3 Subject: Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan D. Solid Waste X The city has made important improvements and strides in solid waste programs and is continuing its efforts into the future. These will be described. Other utilities X This chapter notes various utility providers in the city and discussed the extension of fiber in the city. A Livable Community A. Planning Context Provides historical background of planning and development of the community. B. Land Use Plan X Sets out land use plan for the future by showing existing and future land use categories descriptions and maps. Land uses on map show the types of uses allowed and density ranges. C. Economic and Redevelopment X Provides guidance for future economic development and redevelopment in city. Includes employment, economic development assistance and redevelopment objectives. D. Housing Plan X Provides a description of housing in the community, including a variety of statistics. Describes housing programs by City and Housing Authority. Sets out future housing goals and direction for the city. E. Historic Resources X Describes historic preservation in the community and the St. Louis Park Historical Society and its work. F. Plan By Neighborhood X Looks at each neighborhood individually, showing statistics and reflecting the desires of the local residents from the Neighborhood Planning Workshops Mobility Bicycles and Pedestrians X Analyzes bike and pedestrian networks and recommends improvements. Transit X Describes bus and light rail transit systems and city’s work with Metro Transit on services. Roadway network X Describes the roadway system, predicts future traffic volumes and areas of future congestion, and recommends roadway improvements. Freight Rail X Describes freight rail routes in city and issues related to rail routes. Aviation X Describes MSP airport impacts on the city, the city’s interactions with the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and required Federal Aviation requirements for building and noise mitigation. Planning Commission Meeting of June 6, 2018 (Item No. 4A) Page 4 Subject: Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan How We Govern A. City Government Describes the city government structure and organization. B. Public Health and Safety 1. Public Health Public health has become more important to the city and is being addressed on a number of fronts. This section will describe the work that has been completed as well as efforts for the future. 2. Inspection Services The Inspections Department covers many areas of public safety. They are described here. 3. Police Services The Police Department employs Community Policing, which is described here, along with goals and strategies for the future. 4. Fire Services Fire services include responding to fire and medical calls, which is described, along with looking at ways to improve health services in the community. C. Implementation of the Plan X Specific steps for implementing the Comprehensive Plan will be listed and described. APPENDICES: Water Supply Plan, Surface Water Management Plan, I & I Study, Climate Action Plan These plans will be referred to and available with the Comprehensive Plan.