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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4D, Site Plan for Boston Sci to install Nitrogen Tank 1M __LS Request for Council Action ~ Prepared By: Meagan Beekman, City Planner Council Meeting Date: October 27, 2008 PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific to Install a Nitrogen Tank on the North Side of their Campus Budgeted Amount: $0.00 Actual Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Recommendation: Approve Planning Case 08-025 for a PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Four Conditions in the October 27, 2008, Memo to the City Council. Supporting Documents: 1. Memo to the City Council 2. Planning Commission Minutes from October 1 , 2008 3. 9th PUD Amendment 4. Planning Case Report to the Planning Commission. ~ ~HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 27, 2008 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner p SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 08-025 PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review Boston Scientific 4100 Hamline Avenue Reauest Approve Planning Case 08-025 for a PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Four Conditions in the October 27, 2008, Memo to the City Council. Backl!round The applicants have requested a PUD (9th) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a nitrogen storage tank that would be ten feet in diameter and 28 feet in height. The tank would be located on a concrete pad, adjacent to an existing outdoor nitrogen storage tank, on the east side of Building 14, which is located on the north side of the campus (Attachment C). In addition to the. storage tank, and on an existing concrete pad, the applicant would install a liquid nitrogen vaporizer. The vaporizer would be five feet, nine inches square, and fifteen feet, nine inches in height. The tanks are necessary in order to meet the demand of Boston Scientific's manufacturi~g process. All of the new equipment would be surrounded by fencing similar to what is currently surrounding the existing equipment in that area. Since the installation of the nitrogen tank and vaporizer were not included on the original approved Master Plan, a Master Plan PUD amendment and site plan review are needed for the proposal to go forward. Currently there are several storage tanks, a vaporizer, and generator to the east of Building B which house the liquid nitrogen that Boston Scientific uses for research and development of their City of Arden Hills City Council Meetingfor October 27,2008 \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2008\08-025 Boston Scientific PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review (PC Approved) \102708 - CC Report - Boston Scientific PUD Amend and Site Plan Review.doc Page 1 of3 products, including a 50 foot tall storage tank that was approved in October of 2004 by the City. Additionally, there is currently a 500 gallon tank and related equipment located east of Building 14 in the same location as the proposed tank. The applicant has submitted a letter addressing describing the project, a site plan, pictures of similar generator units and storage tanks on site, and pictures of the location for the proposed tank and vaporizer (Attachment C). Findin!!s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following eight findings of fact for review: General Findings: 1. The proposed plans meet all of the requirements of the 1-1 Zoning District 2. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer are permitted accessory uses and are also permitted by the Boston Scientific PUD Master Plan 3. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer are compatible with the character of the nature of the industrial area and will not adversely impact the surrounding properties 4. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer would be effectively screened by the existing landscaping and trees located to the west and north of the site 5. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer would be visible from the Boston Scientific property to the south and east 6. The proposed plans are not anticipated to negatively impact traffic, parking, access, or circulation on the property 7. The proposed plans are not anticipated to have a negative impact on noise 8. The proposed plans would not impact drainage or grading on the site Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 08-025 and unanimously recommends approval (7-0) of the PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the following four conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval as stated in the approved Master Plan PUD except as amended by the eight subsequent amendments. 2. 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. All equipment and tanks shall be enclosed in a fence of similar height and materials to the existing fencing in that area. City of Arden Hills City Council Meetingfor October 27,2008 \ \Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2008\08-025 Boston Scientific PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review (PC Approved) \102708 - CC Report - Boston Scientific PUD Amend and Site Plan Review.doc Page 2 of3 4. Permits shall be obtained for the project prior to installation. 5. A PUD Amendment drafted by the City Attorney shall be signed by the applicant prior to the issuance of any building permits. Options 1. Approve the proposal as submitted. 2. Approve the proposal with conditions. 3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, "... it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies the request. " 4. Table for additional information. Deadline for A2encv Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on September 19, 2008. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue, the City must act on this request by November 18, 2008 (60 days), unless the city provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The City may, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. Attachments A - Planning Commission Minutes from October 1, 2008 B - 9th PUD Amendment C - Planning Case Report to the Planning Commission. City of Arden Hills City Council Meetingfor October 27,2008 \ \Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases \2008 \08-025 Boston Scientific pun Amendment and Site Plan Review (PC Approved) \1 02708 - CC Report - Boston Scientific pun Amend and Site Plan Review.doc Page 3 of3 Attachment A Planning Commission Meeting Minutes From October 1, 2008 October 27, 2008, City Council Meeting October 1, 2008, DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes PLANNING CASE # 08-025 - PUD AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW - BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - 4100 HAMLINE AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Meagan Beekman reported that Boston Scientific is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a nitrogen storage tank and a liquid nitrogen vaporizer on the east side of Building 14 located on the north end of the Boston Scientific Campus. She explained the storage tank would be ten feet in diameter and 28 feet in height and would be located on a concrete pad adjacent to an existing outdoor nitrogen storage tank. She stated in addition to the storage tank, the applicant would install a liquid nitrogen vaporizer that is 5'9" square and 15'9" in height. She indicated the entire area will be enclosed by a fence. She stated staff is recommending approval of the PUD and site plan subject to the four conditions contained in the staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked if staff received any comments from adjacent property owners. Ms. Beekman replied no comments were received by staff. Commissioner Sand requested information regarding the proposed height of the storage tank in relation to the building. Ms. Beekman stated the proposed tank would be approximately eight feet taller than the adjacent building. She also stated that extensive screening from existing landscaping and trees would effectively screen the tank from view. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. As no one wished to appear, Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Reiff moved, seconded by Commissioner Holewa, to recommend approval of Planning Case #08-025 for a PUD (9th) Amendment and Site Plan Review at 4100 Hamline Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the four conditions in the October 1, 2008 Planning Case report. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). October 27, 2008, City Council Meeting Attachment B 9th PUD Amendment PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO.9 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 1 .0 Parties. This Agreement is dated the 27th day of October, 2008, and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a Minnesota municipal corporation (herein "City"); and Boston Scientific Corporation, a Minnesota corporation, its successors and assigns (herein "Boston Scientific") . 2.0 Recitals. A. On November 12, 2002, the City's Council approved a master plan entitled "Guidant Campus Master Plan - Prepared by Guidant Corporation for City of Arden Hills, September, 2002" (the "Master Plan") which guides the future development of the property platted as Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Guidant First Addition. B. On March 31,2003, the City's Council approved the first amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.1"). C. On June 30, 2003, the City's Council approved the Planned Unit Development Permit which incorporated the Master Plan, Master Plan Amendment No.1 and other documents. D. On September 29,2003, the City's Council approved the second amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.2") subject to certain conditions as documented in Planning Case File No. 03-25. Master Plan Amendment No.2 authorized an increase in the size of Building N. E. On February 23, 2004, the City's Council approved the third amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.3") subject to certain conditions as documented in Planning Case File No. 04-04. Master Plan Amendment No.3 authorized an increase in the size of Building J. Fa On July 12,2004, the City's Council approved the fourth amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.4") subject to certain conditions as documented in Planning Case File No. 04-17. Master Plan Amendment No.4 authorized site plan changes for parking lot modifications. G. On the 25th day of October, 2004, the City's Council approved the fifth amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No. 5") subject to certain conditions documented in Planning Case File No. 04-18. Master Plan Amendment No.5 authorized the addition of a nitrogen generator system to the east of Guidant Building B. H. On the 24th day of April, 2006, the City's Council approved the sixth amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.6") subject to certain conditions document in Planning Case File 06-010. Master Plan Amendment No.6 authorized a new parking lot at the Guidant Campus, parking modifications to the Arden Woods office building, and removal of the Lexington Avenue access to the Arden Woods office building. I. On the 28th day of August, 2006, the City Council approved the seventh amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.7") subject to certain conditions in Planning Case File 06-024. Master Plan Amendment No.7 authorized the construction of a 10,225 square foot addition to the west side of Building N in the northwestern portion of the Boston Scientific Campus. This approval was declared null and void by the approval of Planning Case File 06-033. J. On the 27th day of November, 2006, the City Council approved the eighth amendment to the Master Plan ("Master Plan Amendment No.8") subject to certain conditions in Planning Case File 06-033. Master Plan Amendment No.8 authorized the construction of a 2,250 square foot addition to the north side of Building N in the northwestern portion of the Boston Scientific Campus. I. At a public hearing on the 1 st day of October, 2008, the City's Planning Commission reviewed the plans in Planning Case File 08- 025, staff's recommendations, the comments of the public and recommended approval of Master Plan Amendment No.9 subject to certain conditions. 3.0 Approval of Master Plan Amendment No.9. On the 27th day of October, 2008, the City's Council considered the application for Master Plan Amendment No.9 in Planning Case File 08-025, the recommendations of the City's staff and planning commission, and approved Master Plan Amendment No.9 subject to the following conditions: 2 A. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approvol as stated in the approved Master Plan PUD except as amended by the eight subsequent amendments. B. 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. C. All equipment and tanks shall be enclosed in a fence of similar height and materials to the existing fencing in that area. D. Permits shall be obtained for the project prior to installation. 4.0 Acknowledoment/Compliance. Boston Scientific acknowledges that it understands the conditions of approval and agrees to comply with such conditions. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Boston Scientific have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date and year first above written. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, a Minnesota statutory city Stanley D. Harpstead, MAYOR ATTEST: Ronald Moorse, City Administrator STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SSe COUNTY OF ) On this _ day of ,2008, before me, a notary public within and for ~aid county, personally appeared to me known to be respectively the Mayor and City Administrator of the City of Arden Hills, and they executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same by authority of and on behalf of City of Arden Hills. Notary Public 4 In the Presence of: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION By: Printed Name: Ti tie: STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SSe COUNTY OF ) On this _ day of ,2008, before me, a notary public within and for said county, personally and , the and of Boston Scientific Corporation, a Minnesota corporation, and owner of the above described property and he/they executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same on behalf of said corporation. Notary Public Drafted by: Meagan Beekman City Planner 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 5 Attachment C Report to the Planning Commission From October 1, 2008. Available online at: http://www.ci.arden-hills.fin.us/planningcases October 27, 2008, City Council Meeting