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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-066 �e, EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-066 RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY 4200 ROUND LAKE ROAD WHEREAS, City Staff received a land use application for 4200 Round Lake Road ("Subject Property") for a Site Plan Review on October 6, 2021; WHEREAS,the Subject Property is located in the GB—Gateway Business Zoning District and is guided as Light Industrial and Office in the Land Use plan; WHEREAS, the Subject Property's use as office and warehouse was previously approved under a Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development("Planning Case No. 20-010"); WHEREAS, a Site Plan Review is required for construction of the proof of parking area as an approved condition of the Conditional Use Permit; WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to install the expanded parking area for use by tenants of the building; WHEREAS, Subject Property meets the special district provisions for the GB District to operate an office and warehouse use; WHEREAS, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Land Use Application Public Policy Notification to notify all property owners within 500 feet of Subject Property when a request for the Planning Commission is to occur related to a land use application that does not require a public hearing; WHEREAS, the City's obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning Commission reviewed the application on November 3, 2021. All persons present at said meeting were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements; and WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the Applicant's request for a Site Plan Review and, as such voted 5-0 in favor of the recommending approval with conditions. To view the final document,access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laser fiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS: Hereby adopts Resolution 2021-066 approving Planning Case 21-025 for a Site Plan Review at the Subject Property 4200 Round Lake Road to install an additional parking area which was previously identified as proof of parking during the Conditional Use Permit approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approves Planning Case 21-025 for a Site Plan Review at the Subject Property 4200 Round Lake Road, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans and November 22, 2021 Report to the City Council, as amended by the following conditions: 1) All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. 2) That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3) The proposed parking area shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4) A building permit shall be obtained for the proposed parking lot expansion. 5) Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, engineering staff shall approve in writing the final design of parking lot expansion and underground retention system. 6) All light poles, including base, shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height and shall be shoebox style, downward directed, with high-pressure sodium lamps or LED and flush lenses. Other than wash or architectural lighting, attached security lighting shall be shoebox style, downward directed with flush lenses. If complaints are received the lighting adjacent to residential uses shall utilize house shields as directed by the City. In addition, any lighting under canopies (building entries) shall be recessed and use a flush lens. 7) A right of way permit shall be required for work performed within the City right of way. 8) A grading as-built and utility as-built plan shall be provided to the City upon completion of grading and utility work. 9) All fencing and retaining wall materials shall be complementary to the building materials and shall be approved in writing by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit. Retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height shall be engineered and detailed calculations shall be submitted to the City. 10)A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the City's Engineering Department prior to commencing any grading,land disturbance or utility activities.The Developer shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including but not limited to, MPCA, Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County,MNDOT,Met Council,and Xcel Energy prior to the start of any site activities. 11)The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting the proposed on-site storm sewer infrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and all stormwater runoff, sediments and debris during all construction activities. Temporary stormwater facilities shall be installed to protect the quality aspect of the proposed and existing stormwater facilities prior to and during construction activities. Maintenance of any and all temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. To view the final document,access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 2 12)Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall submit an amended stormwater facilities operation and maintenance plan for the long-term care of all on-site and off-site stormwater facilities to the City for review and approval. The Applicant will be responsible to carry out these operation and maintenance activities and to submit the appropriate documentation to the City as specified. 13)An amended Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be presented to the City Engineer for review by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be fully executed prior to release of a land disturbance permit and building permit. 14)Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit,all items identified in the Engineering Comment Letter dated November 5, 2021 shall be addressed. All comments shall be adopted herein by reference. Including installation of any new access to the expanded parking area being constructed in accordance with municipal state aid specifications. 15)Prior to issuance of land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall be required to fully execute the vacation and/or dedication of easement(s) as determined by the Public Works Director/City Engineer prior to commencement of any site activities associated with the expanded "proof of parking" area. 16)The Applicant shall be required to verify the caliper inches of trees to be planted and if necessary submit an updated landscaping plan reflective of the minimum caliper inches approved under the PUD. 17)The Applicant shall confirm tenant uses in conformance with Arden Hills parking standards and provide an explanation for spaces in excess of code requirements. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021. David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: Jul)Hanson, City Clerk To view the final document,access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 3