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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/08/19 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - RegularAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AUGUST 19, 2015 1. Call to order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of August 5, 2015 3. Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit for Excavation for Outdoor Recreational Complex Location: 3700 Monterey Avenue South Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 15-34-CUP B. Major Amendment to The Shoreham PUD to correct a text error Location: Southwest corner of CSAH 25 and France Avenue Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 15-35-PUD 4. Other Business 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 952/924-2575 at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 5, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich, Ethan Rickert (youth member) MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Kramer, Lisa Peilen STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Meg McMonigal 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of July 15, 2015 Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the minutes of July 15, 2015. Chair Person seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 4-1 (Tatalovich abstained). 3. Public Hearings A. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan – Business Park to Mixed Use Location: 4601 State Hwy. 7, 4725 State Hwy. 7, 3130 Monterey Ave. S. Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 15-28-CP Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. She stated that the property is located just adjacent to the SWLRT station at Beltline. She said staff have worked on station area planning for the past five years and have looked at changing the property from Business Park, which is essentially light industrial and office, to a mixed use designation which allows a combination of residential, office and commercial uses. She said the current Municipal Consent plans for SWLRT show a surface parking lot on the Vision Bank site for Park and Ride. Recently the surface lot was reduced from 541 to 268 spaces. She explained that ideally this area would not be a surface parking lot on a prominent corner that is somewhat of a gateway to the Beltline Station area. She discussed work with the Metropolitan Council and the SWLRT Project Office on a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) program called “Joint Development.” It includes the three properties plus the city right-of-way. Parking in a ramp could be surrounded with development (park and ride and development parking) to get some efficiency in the development. The idea is to be transit oriented and mixed use. Ms. McMonigal said as part of the Joint Development program the FTA has asked the city to change the Comprehensive Plan to demonstrate the mixed use Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission August 5, 2015 Page 2 development that has been discussed. She described how the amendment is consistent with many of the Comprehensive Plan goals. Commissioner Carper asked if the city currently owns 4601 State Hwy. 7 and 3130 Monterey Ave. Ms. McMonigal responded those two properties are owned by the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). Commissioner Carper asked if in the future the site would be similar to the Excelsior & Grand public parking ramp surrounded by retail, apartments and condos. Ms. McMonigal said the idea is to incorporate a ramp into the development. She said the Met Council is working towards acquiring the Vision Bank property. Depending on how it is acquired it may need to be for parking. Potentially it could be wrapped with some development. She said the other possibility would be the three properties would work together to have parking that is not as visible, with the prime corner used for a development site. Commissioner Tatalovich asked about the potential for Hwy. 7 to change into a more Excelsior Blvd. type road and move away from the 4-lane divided highway model. He said if that is the case would developers of the Vision Bank site know that ahead of time? Would they have more room to go north and bring it closer to the street? Ms. McMonigal responded that staff is starting to work on a concept plan for County 25, where it would be similar to Excelsior Blvd. She said it is twice as wide as Excelsior Blvd. so a 4-lane configuration could remain without using up all the land with frontage roads. She said probably in the next six months staff will try to develop concept plans. She said the Met Council recently put a large sewer pipe under the south frontage road so there are some limitations to how far north development could be built. She said the property could be used for other public purposes such as trail or stormwater. Chair Person asked if there would be access across the parcel to the station. Ms. McMonigal responded that staff is working on a plan that would extend Lynn Ave. and build a road for access and to create blocks that are easier to develop. Chair Person asked about a pedestrian bridge crossing the rail right-of-way. Ms. McMonigal spoke about the planned bridge over the railroad tracks and the possibility of the bridge extending over Beltline. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission August 5, 2015 Page 3 The Chair opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing as there was no one present wishing to speak. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 4. Other Business Ethan Rickert said his term as a youth commissioner is almost up. He said he has enjoyed his time and hopes to continue on the Commission. 5. Communications Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, spoke about upcoming agenda items. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Sr. Office Assistant Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Agenda Item 3A 3A. St. Louis Park Recreation Center – Conditional Use Permit Case No.: 15-34-CUP Location: 3700 Monterey Ave S Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Jason Eisold, Recreation Center Manager Recommended Action: Motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) subject to conditions recommended by Staff. Review Period Expires: September 27, 2015 Description of Request: Requested is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to export more than 400 cubic yards of material to facilitate the construction of an outdoor recreation complex at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center. Location: Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 2 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Zoning Analysis: Comprehensive Plan: Park and Open Space (PRK) Zoning: Park and Open Space (POS) Neighborhood: Wolfe Park Outdoor Recreation Complex: The City of St. Louis Park is working in cooperation with the Hockey Association to construct the proposed outdoor recreation complex. The complex features a multi-purpose field, 4,500 sf plaza, locker rooms, a meeting room and, a parking lot (37 spaces). The intent for the complex is to be a year-round community asset. Although the field will be primarily an ice rink during the winter months, it will be used during the spring, summer and fall for other activities and events. Parks and Recreation staff met with the soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and track youth associations and all have expressed interest in using the facility for practice when spring weather does not allow outdoor fields to be used. This space can also be used for other activities such as craft fairs, pet expos, dog training, concerts, farmers markets, and garage sales. Conditional Use Permit Review: The CUP is required for the excavation of more than 400 cubic yards of material only. A CUP, or other special approval, is not required for the construction of the Outdoor Recreation Complex itself. Excavation Details: Duration of exporting activity: five days Duration of site grading: 12 days Amount of material to be removed: Approximately 7,000 cubic yards Number of truck loads: 12-15 side dumpers Hours of operation: City Code allows 7am to 10pm on weekdays, 9am to 10pm on holidays and weekends. Haul route: W 36th Street to Hwy 100 Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 3 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Summary of the Outdoor Recreation Complex: While the CUP is primarily for the excavation of more than 400 cubic yards of material, the following information is provided for background and additional information. Parking: Parking for the Recreation Center is provided on-site, with over flow parking provided at Excelsior & Grand and at the EDA property located at the northeast corner of Monterey Drive and Beltline Blvd. Additional parking will be constructed on the west side of the complex to provide additional and more convenient parking for the complex itself. This lot will add 37 spaces to the overall parking for the Recreation Center. Parking Lot Screening: The proposed parking lot will be located approximately 39 feet from the west property line. The 36Park Apartment building is located on the adjacent property, and the units are located approximately 40 feet from the property line. Therefore, the parking lot is located approximately 79 feet from the proposed parking lot. Within the 79 feet, there is an 8 foot, 9 inch grade change from the parking lot to the top of the retaining wall located at the property line, along with five trees. The applicant is proposing to plant additional trees to assist with the screening. They will add ten 10-foot conifers and six 3- inch caliper deciduous trees. Typically we see conifers planted at 6 – 8 feet in height, along with deciduous trees with a 2.5 inch caliper. The applicant is proposing the larger trees to assist with the screening. Additionally there will be four deciduous trees planted in the parking lot islands, and 3 trees planted between the trail and the south end of the parking lot. Below is a building profile taken from the 36Park approved plans, and a portion of the landscaping plan for the outdoor recreation complex. Both of them illustrate the explanation above. Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 4 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Proposed parking lot 36Park Apartments 30 feet 31 feet 8’ 9” 2’ 6” 8 feet Property Line 36th Street North >>>>> Looking North Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 5 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Setbacks: The only setback required in the POS zoning district is 25 feet from a property zoned Residential. The complex will be located 150 feet from the west property line where 36Park is located. The complex will be located 35 feet from the north property line (along 36th Street). This is similar to the setback required for 36Park. The underground parking structure, which is the exposed wall along 36th Street, was required to have a 30 foot setback. The building is setback 45 feet. Access: Vehicular access to the complex will be from the existing access on 36th Street. Pedestrians can access the complex from the trail along the west property line, sidewalk along 36th Street, or through the Recreation Center. Landscaping: As noted above, substantial consideration is given to landscape the site between the parking lot and the west property line. Additional landscaping is provided along the west and south edge of the complex building. The landscaping and tree replacement requirements have been met. 173 caliper inches of trees are being removed from the property. Due to the larger number of trees on the property, the applicant is not required to replace these trees. Nonetheless, the applicant is proposing to plant 27 trees. And as noted above, the trees will be larger than the minimum required by code. Stormwater: The proposed stormwater plan is oversized for this project, and can accommodate additional runoff from the property. Credit for the additional storage and treatment area is in the process of being reviewed and documented. The stormwater plan has been permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and it has been approved by the City Engineer. It is in the process of being reviewed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Noise: Activities occurring at the complex are subject to the City noise limits. In summary, activities cannot exceed 60 decibels at the property line for more than 10% of an hour. Noise can’t exceed a reduced noise level of 50 decibels between 11pm and 7am on Sunday through Thursday, and between midnight and 7 am on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, paging systems or other similar systems cannot be used between 10 pm and 7am in such a way that disturbs the peace and/or quiet of neighbors. To prevent the sound system from violating the city noise regulations, staff is recommending that a regulator be installed to prevent it from exceeding preset noise levels. This will prevent accidental and recurring violations. Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 6 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to excavate approximately 7,000 cubic yards of material from property located at 3700 Monterey Drive, 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: Landscaping Plan c. Exhibit D: Grading & Drainage Plan 2. A regulator shall be installed on the outdoor sound system to prevent the system from exceeding maximum allowed sound levels. 3. All necessary permits must be obtained, including from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). 4. All trucks used for excavation and removal of materials shall utilize 36th Street, Wooddale Ave S, and Highway 100. 5. The site shall meet all fire lane requirements. 6. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions during construction: a. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties. b. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. c. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in order to mitigate the impact of excavation on surrounding properties. Attachments: Aerial Photo Site Plans Building Site Plan Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 7 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 AERIAL PHOTO 36Park Rec Center SITE 36th Street Wolfe Park Agenda Item No. 3A. Conditional Use Permit – City of St. Louis Park Page 8 Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Elevation Drawings View Looking South View Looking East View from 36th Street and Raleigh Ave Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 19, 2015 Agenda Item: 3B 3B. Major Amendment to The Shoreham PUD to correct a text error Location: Southwest corner of CSAH 25 and France Avenue Case No.: 15-35-PUD Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Review Period Expires: October 19, 2015 Recommended Motion: • Motion to recommend approval of a Major Amendment to The Shoreham PUD to correct a text error related to the location of permitted uses within the PUD. REQUEST: City staff are requesting an amendment to the Shoreham Planned Unit Development (PUD), 36-268-PUD 1, established by Ordinance 2471-15 to correct a technical error discovered in the Ordinance text. The amendment in no way changes the previously approved project but rather corrects an error within the Ordinance text so that the PUD text is consistent with the approved development plans and the neighborhood, Planning Commission and City Council intentions. The proposed change will correct and clarify that multiple-family residential is permitted on the southern portion of the property and that mixed-use development is permitted on the northern portion of the property. BACKGROUND: The Shoreham PUD was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 6, 2015 and approved by the City Council June 1, 2015. The approved PUD consists of a mixed-use building that includes up to 150 residential units, and 20,000 square feet of general office and medical office uses. The approved building would be five stories along the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 25 Frontage Road and three stories along 31st Street West. The site plan includes a driveway that runs through the site, connecting between France Avenue on the east and Glenhurst Avenue on the west. This driveway, which provides access to the on-site parking, divides the site approximately in half, with the north portion of the site having the five-story building and the southern portion of the site, along 31st Street West, having the three-story building. The approved plans additionally included only multiple-family residential units on the southern portion of the site and the mixed-use development on the northern portion of the site. The neighborhood expressed their support for this arrangement of uses on the site, and appreciated the smaller-scale building on 31st Street with only multiple-family residential units. Staff, as well as the Planning Commission and City Council also supported this site plan. The staff report that accompanied the PUD ordinance also included the following paragraph to this point: Meeting of August 19, 2015 Page 2 Subject: The Shoreham The PUD for this district will limit uses along W 31st St to multiple-family dwelling units. General commercial, retail, office and medical office uses will be permitted north of the driveway through the property. Specific uses on the site are governed by the PUD Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance is attached to this report. For the purpose of writing the ordinance, under the City’s recently adopted PUD Ordinance, and to clearly illustrate the development regulations for different portions of the site, the site was divided into two zones; Zone A, which is the northern portion of the site, and Zone B, which is the southern portion. Sheet AS100 of the Official Exhibits, referenced in the Ordinance, illustrated this site division, and the Ordinance 2471-15, has a text description of this same division which is consistent with the Official Exhibit. The Ordinance uses the zones to regulate such items as the height of buildings within each zone, the permitted uses within each zone, and the façade requirements of each zone. After the Ordinance was adopted by the Council on June 1, 2015 and the Summary Ordinance subsequently published, an error was discovered regarding how the permitted uses were assigned to each zone and the reference to those zones for façade requirements. The uses that were to be permitted in Zone B were listed under Zone A, namely the multiple family residential use, and the uses that were to be permitted in Zone A were listed under Zone B. The PUD amendment is to correct this error and list the uses under the appropriate zones and reference the appropriate zone for façade requirements. The affected text changes are shown below: *** (b) Permitted Uses Zone A (1) Multiple-family dwellings. Dwelling units are not permitted on the first floor. Uses associated with the multiple-family dwellings, including, but not limited to the residential office, fitness facility, mail room, assembly rooms or general amenity space are limited to a maximum of 50% of the building first floor. (2) Commercial uses. Commercial uses are only permitted on the first floor, and are limited to the following: office, medical or dental office, adult day care, group day care/nursery school, group home/nonstatutory, banks without drive-up facilities, food service, private entertainment (indoor), retail shops, service, showrooms and studios. a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. b. Hours of operation for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. No drive up facilities are allowed. (3) Civic and institutional uses. Civic and institutional uses are limited to the following: education/academic, library, museums/art galleries, indoor public parks/open space, police service substations, post office customer service facilities, public studios and performance theaters. Meeting of August 19, 2015 Page 3 Subject: The Shoreham Zone B (1) Multiple-family dwellings. Dwelling units are not permitted on the first floor. Uses associated with the multiple-family dwellings, including, but not limited to the residential office, fitness facility, mail room, assembly rooms or general amenity space are limited to a maximum of 50% of the building first floor. (2) Commercial uses. Commercial uses are only permitted on the first floor, and are limited to the following: office, medical or dental office, adult day care, group day care/nursery school, group home/nonstatutory, banks without drive-up facilities, food service, private entertainment (indoor), retail shops, service, showrooms and studios. a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. b. Hours of operation for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. No drive up facilities are allowed. (3) Civic and institutional uses. Civic and institutional uses are limited to the following: education/academic, library, museums/art galleries, indoor public parks/open space, police service substations, post office customer service facilities, public studios and performance theaters. *** (1) Façade. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor non-residential facades located in Zone BA: a. For street-facing facades, no more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material including window painting and signage. The remaining 90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and out of the interior. b. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of three feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise. *** STAFF RECOMMENDATONS: Staff recommends approval of the text amendment to The Shoreham Planned Unit Development, with all previously required conditions still in effect. ATTACHMENTS: • Official Exhibit AS100 illustrating division of property into Zones A & B Prepared by: Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner 13,822 SF 14% ZONE A ZONE B