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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/06/01 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - Regular Planning commission meeting June 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call Sean Walther at 952.924.2574 or the administration department at 952.924.2525. Planning commission The St. Louis Park Planning Commission is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., in accordance with the most recent COVID-19 guidelines. Some members of the planning commission may participate by electronic device or telephone rather than by being personally present at the meeting. Members of the public can attend the planning commission meeting in person or watch the meeting by webstream at bit.ly/watchslppc and on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17 and HD channel 859). Visit bit.ly/slppcagendas to view the agenda and reports. Due to technical challenges, courtesy call-in public comment is not available for this meeting. You can provide comment on agenda items in person at the planning commission meeting or by emailing your comments to info@stlouispark.org by noon the day of the meeting. Comments must be related to an item on the meeting agenda. The city recognizes the value of the call-in opportunity to provide access to those who can’t attend meetings in person and is working on a reliable solution. Agenda 1. Call to order – roll call 2. Approval of minutes – May 11, 2022 3. Hearings 3a. Sota Clothing conditional use permit Applicant: McKenzie Veum on behalf of Sota Clothing Case No.: PNZ-191 4. Other Business 4a. 2220 Florida Ave. S. – plat and conditional use permit Applicant: Martin Bell Case No.: 22-15-S, 22-21-CUP 5. Communications 6. Adjournment Future scheduled meeting/event dates: June 15, 2022 – planning commission regular meeting July 6, 2022 – planning commission regular meeting July 20, 2022 – planning commission regular meeting August 3, 2022 – planning commission regular meeting 1 2 Planning commission May 11, 2022 6:00 p.m. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call Sean Walther or the administration department at 952.924.2525. Planning commission Members present: Jim Beneke, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft, Michael Salzer, Tom Weber, Joffrey Wilson Members absent: None Staff present: Gary Morrison, Sean Walther Guests: Jeff Miller, consulting planner 1. Call to order – roll call 2. Approval of minutes – April 6, 2022 Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Salzer to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Hearings 3a. Xchange II Medical Office – 6301 Wayzata Blvd. Applicant: Davis Healthcare Real Estate Services Case No: 22-10-S, 22-11-CUP Mr. Miller presented the report. Commissioner Weber asked for clarification on the sidewalk . Mr. Miller stated the land could be dedicated by the applicant for sidewalk but they are proposing to have the easement recorded to allow for the sidewalk. Commissioner Weber asked about the other medical building and if this project were in anyway part of that project or that it would be a possibility . Mr. Walther stated this was not proposed at the time of the original project but with the success of the first building, they see continued demand for the new facility. Commissioner Salzer asked if there is any history of flooding in this area. Mr. Walther stated yes but he does not know the extent or frequency of the flooding. He added in the recent comprehensive plan , the city conducted modeling that has better defined the flood elevation for this area, as the elevation was undefined in federal mapping. Chair Beneke opened the public hearing. 3 The applicant thanked the commission for their consideration of their second building. He noted they have tried to purchase the entire block, however, they were not successful in doing that. No tenants have been secured for the new building yet. Chair Beneke closed the public hearing. Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit subject to the conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed 6-0. 3b . 2220 Florida Ave . S. – plat and conditional use permit Applicant: Martin Bell Case No: 22-15-S, 22-21-CUP Mr. Morrison presented the report. Commissioner Weber asked why this item is being tabled and then will come back to the commission again. Mr. Morrison stated ideally staff will review and present any possible changes to the planning commission to recommend to council. Mr. Walther added notices were sent out already for the public hearing when staff learned the level of detail needed to evaluate the stormwater plan was not included from the applicant. Staff decided to go ahead with the public hearing and then bring it back. Mr. Walther added the hearing can go ahead today, testimony can be taken, and then handled under other business on the on the commission’s June 1 agenda. Chair Beneke opened the public hearing . Diana Duclos , 6731 Elliot View R oad, stated they are in the industrial park area and they have concerns about the noise . She noted the loud noises disturb their cats and the bright lights will be difficult . She added the beeping from trucks which is very loud and is very disturbing. Ms. Duclos stated they assumed there would be truck parking there as well as forklift noise . She asked if this for regular parking of cars when in the new building. Mr. Morrison stated it is for customers to park when going into the building. Ms. Duclos stated she does not have a problem then if the parking is only for cars. Commissioner Weber asked if the noise is coming from this exact business or other businesses around there, adding the commission can only discuss issues related to the project in question this evening. The applicant Mr. Bell stated they have been in the neighborhood for over 40 years and there are some sheet metal companies in the area. He noted their business is only warehousing and nothing else . Chair Beneke closed the public hearing. 4 Commissioner Weber stated the commission is limited on rulings, and it sounds from the applicant, the noise is not coming from this building. He suggested the resident contact their city council representative for further information. Mr. Walther suggested the resident contact Mr. Morrison to discuss the noise issues. Chair Beneke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weber to table consideration of the applications for conditional use permit and preliminary plat of Bellboy Addition to the June 1, 2022, planning commission meeting to allow time for additional materials to be submitted. The motion passed 6-0. 3c. Chick -fil-A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applicant: Todd Richards, HR Green, on behalf of Chick-fil-A Case No: 22-13-PUD Mr. Miller presented the report. Commissioner Wilson asked why it was not two lanes to begin with. Mr. Joe Vavrina, applicant, from HR Green stated the original plan was the model that Chick -fil-A’s all had prior to Covid, and since the temporary changes made during Covid, they are now changing all their stores over to two lanes instead of one . Commissioner Weber stated the two lanes seem cramped. Mr. Vavrina stated it will not be a problem and two lanes can easily be fit there. Commissioner Salzer asked if the traffic flow will change . Mr. Vavrina stated the traffic flow will be the same as it currently is – both in and out. Commissioner Weber asked if this would affect rush hour traffic flow with two lanes. Mr. Vavrina stated yes it will help with traffic during peak hours. In non-peak hours, it can serve as a by-pass lane . During peak hours, multiple order takers will be utilized and additional doors created to get orders to customers quicker. Chair Beneke opened the public hearing. William Bropy , Texas Ave nue, stated he is curious why there is no proposed canopy over the north side, with another lane there. He asked why that is. Mr. Vavrina stated they would like to do that but there are utilities and existing easements there; there could only be the one canopy over the first lane. Commissioner Salzer asked if the orders are picked up on east or north side . Mr. Vavrina stated orders are taken on the south side and picked up on the north side. Chair Beneke closed the public hearing. 5 Commissioner Kraft made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Salzer to approve the PUD amendment as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 3d . Zoning ordinance amendment- electronic signs Applicant: City of St. Louis Park -operations and recreation department Case No: 22-12-ZA Mr. Morrison presented the report. Commissioner Weber stated he counted 13 properties that are now eligible for this type of sign and asked if any are interested at this time. Mr. Morrison there has been some interest from the Central Community Center. Chair Beneke asked about the scrolling messages on the signs at Lennox Community Center and the nearby church if they would be out of code . Mr. Morrison stated they should meet code with static images . Commissioner Salzer asked if there are any concerns for residents nearby related to brightness of these types of signs. Mr. Morrison stated illumination limitation levels are applicable. Mr. Walther added, with electronic sign s, the city requires the lighting to adjust based on ambient lighting and there is no proposal to change this. Commissioner Kraft asked if there are limit s on hours that these signs can be on. Mr. Morrison stated not at this time. Commissioner Salzer asked if the images will be static. Mr. Morrison stated yes and for three seconds before a message change . Chair Beneke opened the public hearing. Chair Beneke closed the public hearing. Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kraft to recommend approval of the zoning code text amendment pertaining to electronic signs. The motion passed 6-0. 4. Other Business 4a. Beltline Station Development economic development authority (EDA) land sale conformance with the comprehensive plan. Applicant: Sherman Associates, Inc. Mr. Walther presented the report. 6 Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to adopt the Resolution finding the proposed EDA land sale for Beltline Station Development to be in conformance with the comprehensive plan of the City of St. Louis Park. The motion passe d 6-0. 5. Communications Mr. Walther noted the following: • The May 18 planning commission meeting is cancelled . • Two new commissioners will be appointed on May 16 and begin June 1 • Commissioner Wilson’s last meeting is this evening and staff and the commissioners thanked him for his service and contributions to the commission 6. Adjournment – 7:03 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Sean Walther, liaison Jim Beneke, chair member 7 8 Planning commission: Regular meeting Meeting date: June 1, 2022 Agenda item: 3a 3a Sota Clothing conditional use permit Location: 6518-6524 Walker Street Case Number: PNZ-191 Applicant/Owner: McKenzie Veum on behalf of Sota Clothing Review Deadline: 60 days: June 21, 2022 120 days: August 20, 2022 Recommended motions: Chair to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public hearing. Motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to operate an assembly use at the existing building at 6518-6524 Walker Street subject to the conditions recommended by staff. Summary of request: Sota Clothing requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate an assembly use at the existing building at 6518-6524 Walker St reet. Site information: Site area: 0.3 acres Current use: Surrounding land uses: Retail and office North: Commercial with residential above East: Commercial South: Commercial West: Railroad /Lake Street Current 2040 land use guidance : Current zoning: MX - mixed use MX-2 neighborhood mixed use 9 Regular meeting of June 1, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Title: Sota Clothing conditional use permit Background: Sota Clothing opened its company headquarters and retail store in the Walker Building in 2018. The company’s retail and office uses are permitted principal uses in the MX-2 district with the warehouse component permitted as an accessory use. Present considerations: The applicant requests city approval to utilize existing building space for an event/assembly use. The Doc’s Hall Event Center is named to pay homage to Lewis “Doc” Brown who operated a barber shop and pool hall in the Walker Building in the early 1900s. The maximum capacity for the event center is 49 people, per the Fire Marshal’s inspection. Sota Clothing will coordinate all catering activities and will be licensed to serve alcohol. The event center is allowed with a CUP as a place of assembly with or without intoxicating liquor use in the MX-2 district. The place of assembly CUP is subject to six specific conditions reviewed below. Zoning analysis: Staff finds that the application meets all the specific conditions for a conditional use permit for a place of assembly use as required by Sec. 36-265(e)(3) in the MX -2 district: 1. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. While Walker Street is a local commercial street, the property is located approximately 250 feet from Lake Street which is a Major Collector. The subject property is separated from Lake Street by a railroad. In addition, this building’s location is not located near a local residential street, so it will not generate traffic on local residential streets. 2. Not permitted in a building with residential uses. Th ere is no residential use in the building. 3. Seating capacity shall be limited to 150 persons. The event center’s capacity is 49 persons. 4. Parking shall meet zoning code requirements, unless it is a religious or other institution that requires walking because of a religious tenet or other rule, then one space per every eight seats shall be required. This property is located in the Historic WalkerLake area and is zoned Mixed -Use 2 (MX-2). In this district, t he minimum parking requirements are applied to new buildings and additions to existing buildings only. Minimum parking requirements are not applied to uses occupying existing buildings. Therefore, the conversion of the existing space within the Sota Clothing building does not require additional parking. The event center, if approved, will utilize the public on-street parking in the area. 5. In multi-tenant buildings, noise shall be contained within that space dedicated to the place of assembly use. No noise shall be audible within common areas or in adjacent units. The building has office space on the second floor that will not be affected by event use. 6. In multi-tenant buildings, the place of assembly shall have a separate entrance or shall have an interior entrance that is within 50 feet of a common building entrance. The entrance to the assembly use is within 50 feet of the building entrance . The proposed place of assembly use must also meet the following general requirements for conditional use permits: 1. Consistency with city plans. The use of this property as a place of assembly is consistent with and supports principles, goals, objectives, land use designations, redevelopment plans, neighborhood objectives, and implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan. The property is guided mixed use which allows the existing and proposed uses. The event space 10 Regular meeting of June 1, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Title: Sota Clothing conditional use permit provides a unique gathering space for both the business and residential community. 2. Nuisance. The place of assembly use is not detrimental to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community. 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 near the conditional use. Staff are not aware of any complaints regarding the current uses, and do not anticipate negative effects from the proposed use. 3. Compliance with code. The proposal is consistent with the regulations, intent and purpose of city code and the MX-2 zoning district. 4. Consistency with service capacity. The proposal will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services or improvements. 5. Site design. The place of assembly use is utilizing an existing building and will not be altering the existing building or developing any building additions . The existing site design meets the city’s requirements. 6. Consistency with utilities. The proposal is consistent with all city stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water plans. 7. Conditions specific to site. As noted above, the site meets the conditions specific to places of assembly uses. Next steps: Pending a recommendation from the planning commission, the council is scheduled to consider the application on June 20, 2022. Recommendations: Staff recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow the place of assembly use at 6518-6524 Walker St reet, subject to the following conditions: 1. The capacity of any event shall not exceed 49 people . 2. In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. 3. The conditional use permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the use is discontinued for one year, or the building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed. Supporting documents: • Building Remodeling Exhibit, A -2, site plan, photos of the assembly area Prepared by: Natalie Brown, HKGi Reviewed by: Gary Morrison, zoning administrator Sean Walther, planning and zoning supervisor 11 12 13 14 15 16 Planning commission: Regular meeting Meeting date: June 1, 2022 Agenda item: 4a 4a 2220 Florida Ave . S. – plat and conditional use permit Location: 2211, 2221 and 2220 Florida Ave . S. and 6560 23rd St. W. Case Number: 22-15-S, 22-21-CUP Applicant: Martin Bell Owner: Martin Bell Properties, LLC Review Deadline: 60 days: June 16, 2022 120 days: August 15, 2022 Recommended motions: Motion to table the preliminary and final plat of Bellboy Addition . Motion to table the conditional use permit. Summary of request: The applicant requests approval of a preliminary and final plat of Bellboy Addition to combine three existing platted lots into one lot to facilitate the construction of a warehouse building. The applicant also requests approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow off -site parking on the new platted lot for the existing warehouse located at 2220 Florida Ave. S. Background: The public hearing for both applications was opened and closed on May 11, 2022. Comments were received about noise concerns within the industrial park, but no concerns expressed about these specific applications. The planning commission closed the public hearing. The area is subject to periodic flooding that impacts several properties and one public street which illustrates the importance of the stormwater plan. Therefore, staff requested additional information pertaining to the stormwater plan that is required to complete city review. The stormwater plan may result in additional drainage and utility easements to be required as part of the plat. Therefore, the applications were tabled to the June 1, 2022, planning commission meeting to give the applicant additional time to submit information needed for staff to complete review of the stormwater plan. Recommendation: As of the date of this report, the requested information has not been submitted; therefore, staff request the applications be tabled to allow more time for the applicant to submit the requested materials for staff review. Staff will schedule this for planning commission consideration when the materials have been received and reviewed, but not later than July 20, 2022, so the city may take action before the 120-day deadline. Prepared by: Gary Morrison, zoning administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager 17 18