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Clayton Larson
1245 W. Highway 96
Commissioners
EN HILLS
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Andrew Holewa
651.792.7800
Liz Modesette
Daniel Reiff
Arden Hills
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Janet Stodola
Roberta Thompson
Planning Commission
Clayton Zimmerman
October 7, 2009
City Vision
A strong community that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness,
and our tradition as a desirable city in which to live, work, and play.
Agenda
Regular Planning Commission Convenes 6:30 PM
Call to Order
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
2. MINUTES
A. September 9,-2009
3. PLANNING CASES
A. Planning Case 09-018; Conditional Use Permit Amendment; 1901 Lake Valentine Road; First Student —
Public Hearing
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5. REPORTS
A. Report from the City Council
B. Planning Commission Comments
6. ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting.
Planning Cases are available online at:
http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/planningcases
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 7, 2009 PC Agenda Item 3.A
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 09-018
First Student
Conditional Use Permit Amendment
1911 Lake Valentine Road
ATTACHMENTS: A — Application and Supporting Materials
B — Air Photos and Photographs
C — Original CUP Amendment
Requested Action
The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit Amendment that would limit the number
of buses allowed to operate and park at this location to 150 large buses and a maximum of 175
buses from September 1 through June 15, and a maximum of 150 buses during the remainder of
the year.
Background
1. Overview of Request:
First Student operates under an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that was granted in
1994, in Planning Case 93-015, to Reco, Inc, the previous property owner. The CUP allows
the property to be used as a school bus terminal under certain conditions. The bus terminal
has been in existence in this location for several decades. The CUP approved as part of
Planning Case 93-015 was an attempt to minimize the impacts of the business on surrounding
residential properties. As part of that approval certain conditions were imposed that specified
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designated parking areas, landscaping requirements, and the numbers of vehicles allowed at
the facility.
Staff is currently working with the property owner to bring the property into compliance with
the original CUP on a number of areas, including resurfacing and demarcating the parking lot
and installing additional landscaping. Additionally, an onsite inspection found that the
numbers and types of vehicles permitted by the CUP are not being met by existing conditions
at the property. In response to this realization, First Student is requesting a CUP amendment
that would more accurately reflect the existing needs of the facility.
First Student is requesting to amend their CUP to state that the number of buses allowed to
operate and park at this location is limited to 150 large buses and a maximum of 175 buses
from September 1 through June 15, and a maximum of 150 buses during the remainder of the
year. The existing CUP states that the number of buses allowed to operate and park at this
location is limited to 150 buses and 20 vans from September 1 through June 15 and 125
buses and 20 vans during the remainder of the year. According to First Student, school
districts no longer have a need for vans and their business has moved towards a greater
demand for smaller buses instead. According to First Student there are currently 37 small
buses and 133 large buses that are stored on site. First Student is not proposing to increase
the number of vehicles that operate out of this facility at this time.
The applicant has submitted a letter addressing the reason for the request (Attachment A).
Also attached is an aerial photo and photographs of the site (Attachment B) and the original
CUP (Attachment Q.
2. Surrounding Area:
North I Right -of -Way
Right -of -Way
Right -of -Way — Highway 694
South Public and Institutional R-1 Single Family Residential Institutional — Mounds View High
School
East I Low Density Residential
R-1 Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
West I Public and Institutional I R-1: Single Family Residential I Institutional — Tower
3. Site Data:
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Plan Evaluation
1. Conditional Use Permit Amendment Criteria — Section 1355.04 Subd 3
Section 1355.04 Subd 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists the criteria for evaluating a
Conditional Use Permit.
When evaluating Conditional Use Permits, the Planning Commission and City Council should consider the
effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants
of the surrounding land, in particular, and the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the
following factors:
1. Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions;
2. Noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other
nuisance characteristics;
3. Drainage;
4. Population density;
5. Visual and land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land; adjoining land
values;
6. Park dedications where applicable; and the
7. Orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purpose and intent of
this ordinance and the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City.
2. Additional Review
The Code Enforcement Officer has been working with First Student and the property owner
as well to bring the property into conformance with the existing CUP. He has reviewed. this
request to amend the CUP and has no objections to the request.
FindinLys of Fact
Staff offers the following fourteen findings of fact for the University Commons for the Planning
Commission's consideration:
General Findings:
1. The applicant is proposing to amend their CUP to state that the number of buses allowed
to operate and park at this location is limited to 150 large buses and a maximum of 175
buses from September 1 through June 15 and a maximum of 150 buses during the
remainder of the year.
2. The existing CUP states that the number of buses allowed to operate and park at this
location is limited to 150 buses and 20 vans from September 1 through June 15 and 125
buses and 20 vans during the remainder of the year.
3. There are currently 37 small buses and 133 large buses parked at the bus terminal facility.
4. The bus terminal is a conditional use in the R-1 Zoning District
5. The bus terminal was originally approved through a CUP in Planning Case #93-015.
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6. The property owner is working with Staff to bring the parking lot and landscaping into
compliance with the original CUP.
7. The terms of the original CUP would continue to apply with the exception of Condition
4.7, which will be amended with approval of this planning case.
On the Conditional Use Permit Amendment/Site Plan Review:
8. The requested amendment would not increase the number of vehicles operating out of
this facility, therefore it is not anticipated that the amendment would have any impact on
existing traffic and parking conditions; however, traffic and parking were concerns raised
by residents in regards to this application.
9. Noise, air pollution, and odors have been concerns raised by residents in regards to this
application. First Student is not requesting an increase in the total number of vehicles
currently located on site; however diesel powered buses would produce more noise and
odors than gas powered vans.
10. It is not anticipated that the proposed amendment would have any impact on any
additional levels of permanent glare, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or
solid waste.
11. The requested amendment will not alter drainage patterns.
12. The requested amendment is not expected to have any impacts on population density.
13. The park dedication fee is not applicable to this application.
14. Approving this amendment does not conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan or the
intent of the Zoning Code
Notice
Notice was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and notice was prepared by the City
and mailed to residents within three -hundred fifty (350) feet of the subject property.
Resident Comments
Staff has received two calls from residents in regards to this planning case. Concerns raised
were increased noise, air pollution, and fumes from the diesel buses; increased traffic along Lake
Valentine Road; and a concern about potential future expansion of the bus terminal to the east.
Staff Recommendation
The findings of fact in this planning case do not clearly support a recommendation to approve or
deny. While the actual number of buses operating out of the facility is not proposed to increase
as a result of this request, and therefore would not increase the existing impacts of the use, the
function of allowing additional buses in lieu of vans does have an impact on noise and fumes.
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The question before the Planning Commission is whether the adjustment in the types of vehicles
permitted on the property would have a significant impact and if so, can it be mitigated in any
way. If the Planning Commission chooses to make a recommendation for approval Staff
recommends the following five conditions:
1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of all previous permits and
reviews.
2. The applicant will implement a pavement improvement plan, subject to the
approval of the City Planner, within six months of the approval of the CUP
Amendment.
3. The applicant shall implement a landscaping plan substantially similar to the
originally approved landscaping plan, subject to the approval of the City Planner,
within six months of the approval of the CUP Amendment.
4. Buses shall not be permitted to be parked on any surface other than the hard
surface of the designated parking area.
5. The designated parking area of the facility shall not be expanded in any way.
Options & Proposed Motion Lan�ua�e
1. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case #09-
018 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 1901 Lake Valentine Road based on the
findings of fact as presented in the October 7, 2009, planning case report.
2. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case
#09-018 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 1901 Lake Valentine Road based on
the findings of fact, as amended by the five conditions, which effectively mitigate any
significant impacts of the facility, as presented in the October 7, 2009, planning case report.
3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case #09-018 for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 1901 Lake Valentine Road based on the following
findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those
reasons cannot be mitigated.
4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case #09-018 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at
1901 Lake Valentine Road: a specific reason and information request should be included
with a motion to table.
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Deadline for Agency Actions
The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on September 8,
2009. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, the City must act on this request by November 7,
2009 (60 days), unless the city provides the petitioner with written reasons for and additional 60
day review period. The City may, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period
beyond the initial 120 days.
Attach menk
A — Application and Supporting Materials
B — Air Photos and Photographs
C — Original CUP Amendment
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Attachment A
Application and Supporting Materials
EN HILLS
October 7, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting
EN HILLS
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
Telephone (651) 792-7800
Fax (651) 634-5137
www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us
Planning Case No.
Submittal Date
Application Completed Date
Accepted by
Receipt Number
Council Decision
Council Decision Date
2009 LAND USE APPLICATION
Applicant Information
Applicant: First Student, Inc.
Address: 1901 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112
wnNTelephone„ No.:651-631-1755 Other: 763-559-8111 x 104
Fax No.: 763-559-7555
Email Address: jeff. pea rson@firstgroup.com
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Property Information
Property owner: SOR Real Estate LLC
Owner Address: 450 Mississippi River Blvd. S., St. Paul, MN 55105 �
Owner Telephone tvo. 651-633-0880 Other:_,__.__,
Address of PropertInvolved: 1901 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Description:see attached
Propert�i ID No.:
T rhe of Use:_COt11CYIG'fClal
Zone. _B;2 Property Ac 9.5 aCl'eS v�rv�� Y wymm
TT e of Reguest*
Apportionment of Assessments ($30)
Ll Comprehensive Plan Amendment ($550)
Conditional/Interim Use Permit or Amendment ($350)
U Final Plat ($400 + $25 per lot)
U Master Planned Unit Development ($600 +escrow)
U Final Planned Unit Development ($200)
U Planned Unit Development Amendment ($350)
Ll Zoning or City Code Amendment ($550)
U Land Use Requests —Not Already Specified ($200)
U Appeal of Administrative Decision ($75)
U Minor Subdivision (lot split/consolidation) ($425 +escrow)
U Preliminary Plat ($600 + $25 per lot +escrow)
U Variance (Zoning Code) ($350)
LJ Site Plan Review ($400)
U Rezoning ($550)
LJ Site Plan Review (Sign or Fence) ($250)
U Vacation of Easement or Right -of -Way ($300)
Revised: 12-16-08
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*Certain applications are subject to review
and approval by the Rice Creek Watershed
District. Contact RCWD directly at 763-
398-3070 for additional information.
*The land use application fees do not cover
building, sign, or other permit fees that may
be required upon approval of a land use
application.
*All applications may be subject to
additional fees for reimbursement of
consultant costs associated with filing,
reviewing, and processing of application in
the form of an escrow to the City.
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Filing & Information Requirements
The City requests that you make a pre -application meeting with the City Planner to discuss the application
process, requirements, and deadlines. Unless waived by the City Planner or Planning Commission, a certified
survey of the property is required for all applications. The Planning Commission and/or City Council may still
require a certified survey. A checklist for other required information is also available.
Complete/Incomplete Applications
An incomplete application will delay the processing of land use requests. The application approval time
commences and an application is considered officially filed when the City Planner has received and examined
the application and determined that the application is complete. A decision on whether the application is
complete or incomplete shall be made within fifteen (15) working days following the submittal of the application.
When the application is deemed to be "complete" it shall be placed on the agenda of the first possible Planning
Commission meeting provided that all required public notices have been sent and published.
Pavment of Fees
The undersigned acknowledges that she/he understands that before a land use application can be deemed
complete, all required information and fees (including all deposits) must be paid to the City. If additional fees
are required to cover costs incurred by the City, the City Planner has the right to require additional payment from
one or more of the undersigned, who shall be jointly liable for such fees. Such expenses may include (but are
not limited to) direct city payroll and overhead costs, fees paid to consultants and other professionals, and the
cost of printing, mailing, and supplies. The City may withhold final action on a land use application, withhold
building permits, and/or rescind prior action until all miscellaneous fees have been paid. Applicants are advised
that an escrow deposit is required at the time of the submittal of the land use application to offset costs
associated with the proposed project. Unused portions of an escrow are returned to the applicant upon
successful implementation of an approved plan.
Notice of Meeting Attendance
In order for the Planning Commission and the City Council to consider any application, the applicant or a
designated representative must be present at the scheduled meeting. If not, the matter may be tabled until the
next available agenda.
Revised: 12-16-08
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Agenda Deadline and Meeting Schedule
The deadline for submittal of land use applications is required according to the schedule outlined below. There
are no exceptions. Planning Commission meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month at
6:30 PM, though please contact City Hall to verify the meeting date and time. City Council meetings are held
typically the last Monday of the same month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the City
of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112, unless otherwise stated. Applicants are
advised that additional meetings and/or workshops are scheduled when necessary upon approval of the
Planning Commission.
2009 SCHEDULE (*subject to change)
February Z
March 4
TENTATIVE
TENTATIVE
Aril 8
April 27
PLANNING
CITY COUNCIL
APPLICATION
May 4
COMMISSIONMEETING
June 29
DEADLINE
Jul $
MEETING DATE*
DATE
DATE*
Au ust 31
(Generally held on the
(Generally held on the
Se ternbe%r 28
September 7
first Wednesday at 6:30 .m.)
last Monday at 7:00 .m.
December 1(2008),Janda
hlorrernber 4
7
Janda 26
January 5
December 28
February 4
Fe ruary 23
February Z
March 4
March 30
March 2
Aril 8
April 27
April 6
Ma 6
Ma 2
May 4
June 3
June 29
June 1 '
Jul $
Jul `I:27
July 6
August 5
Au ust 31
August 3
September 9
Se ternbe%r 28
September 7
October 7
October 26
October 5
hlorrernber 4
Nov ernber 30
November 2
December 9
December 28
December 7
January,6 2010
January 25 2010
Acknowledgement and Signature
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Pr615erty Owner Signature
all of the information listed in the City of Arden Hills Land Use Application and
ponsible for all costs incurred by the City related to the processing of this
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Applica t Signature (If different than the property owner)
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Please contact the City Planner at (651) 792-7800
if you have any questions regarding this application.
Additional copies of this application form are available on the City's website: htt J/www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us
Revised: 12-16-08
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Prol2er_ty Description
All that part of the following described tract:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
21, Township 30, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying southerly of
State Trunk Highway 100, now Interstate 694 and North of County Road F;
Which lies Easterly of the following described line:
From a point on the West line of said Section 211 distant 832.5 feet
North of the Southwest corner thereof, run Northeasterly at an angle of 85
degrees 19 minutes with said West Section line for 416.6 feet; thence deflect
to the right on a 1 degree 00 minute curve (delta angle 14 degrees 12
minutes) for 1420 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 111.7 feet to the
point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflect to the right at
an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 650 feet and there terminating.
Subject to County Road F over the Southerly 33 feet thereof.
Brief Description of Request
First Student, Inc. requests an amendment to the Conditional Use permit
that was issued to Ryder Student Transportation in 1994. Next year will be
the 50 year anniversary of our facility operating as a bus terminal, and
serving the families and students of the Mounds View School District ISD
#621 since it was constructed and first commenced operation in 1960.
We request changing the mix of buses from 150 large buses and 20 small
buses to a maximum of 150 large buses and a total maximum number of
buses to 175. This is necessary due to the continually growing special needs
transportation in our schools. This changing mix from large buses to small
buses appears to be long term.
Jeff Pearson
Region Operations Manager
Northlands Region
TO: City of Arden Hills
FROM: Jeffrey Pearson
DATE: September 3, 2009
SUBJECT: CUP Amendment
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First i�p St u d e nt
Northlands Region Admin Office
'1030 Harbor Lane Suite 124
Plymouth, MN 55447'
Telephone: (763) 559-8111
Fax: (763) 559-7555
First Student, Inc. is leasing a facility at 1901 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills,
Minnesota, and is operating a school and charter bus service from the location.
Next year will be the 50 year anniversary of that facility operating as a bus
terminal, and serving the families and students of the Mounds View School
District ISD #621 since it was constructed and first commenced operation in
1960.
In 1994, Reco, Inc. was granted a Special Use Permit by the City of Arden Hills
to continue the operations of its tenant, Ryder Student Transportation, in
conformance with plans submitted to the City. The successor to Reco, Inc. is
SOR Real Estate, LLC. The successor to Ryder is First Student, Inc.
On page 3 of Special Use Permit Case #93-15A, dated 7/21/94, Clause 4.7,
permission is given to operate one hundred fifty (150) buses and twenty (20)
vans from September 1 through June 15. First Student requests that this
language be changed to t1a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) large buses and
a total maximum of one hundred seventy five (175) buses. The reason for this
change is that most school districts have experienced growth in the Special
Needs transportation area, and some decline in the "regular" transportation
area. The Special Needs portion almost always calls for small buses that hold
few passengers and may also use a wheelchair lift. These small buses take up
much less room than the large buses, usually about half of the space.
Vile are asking for an increase of five total buses because the actual student
capacity has been reduced due to smaller buses becoming the norm. There will
be no visual impact, due to the reduced size of the buses. Also, our buses are
quieter and cleaner than they have ever been before, certainly much quieter and
cleaner than when the original CUP was requested in 1994.
In addition to the improved technology on our buses that reduce diesel smells
and emissions, First Student has joined the "Green Fleet" project and has
upgraded our fleet to dramatically improve the diesel exhaust emissions. This
project is a partnership among businesses, government agencies and nonprofit
organizations to reduce pollution emitted from Minnesota school buses to
protect children's health. Project Green Fleet helps school bus operators
reduce emissions by installing pollution -control equipment on Minnesota school
buses to make them cleaner and safer for our communities.
We would like to have the opportunity to discuss this with Planning Commission
or whoever else is deemed appropriate. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Pearson
Region Operations Manager
A est America r Company
Attachment B
Air Photos and Photographs
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Original CUP Amendment
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
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Auditor, Ramsey Count,( Minrienota
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Hilts(herein "City") certifies as follows:
1. That an application for a Special Use Permit was
submitted bye eco,. Inc., herein "Permitees") requesting
that the City issue a Special Use Permit which will
allow the Permittee and/or its tenant to operate a
school bus terminal at 1901 West County Road F in
strict conformance with plans, specifications,
narrative and pictorial descriptions, sketches,
transparencies, planning reports and other
documentation submitted to and filed with the City in
connection with the above referenced Planning Case.
The parcel is located at 1.901 West County Road F on the
following described real property situated in Ramsey
County, Minnesota, to -wit:
All that part of the following described tract:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 30,
Range 23, Ramsey County,. Minnesota, lying
southerly of State Trunk Highway 100, now
Interstate 694 and North of County Road F;
Which lies Easterly of the following described
line:
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From a point on the West line of said Section
21, distant 832.5 feet North of the Southwest
corner thereof, run Northeasterly at an angle
of 85 d6grees 19 minutes with said West
Section line for 416.6 feet; thence deflect
to the right on a 1 degree 00 minute curve
(delta angle 14 degrees 12 minutes) for 1420
feet; thence on targent to said curve for
111.7 feet to the point of beginning of the
line to be described; thence deflect to the
right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes
for 650 feet and there terminating.
to County Road F over the Southerly 33 feet
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2. That such application complied with the City's zoning
regulations;
3. That the application was reviewed by the City's
Planning Commission on the 6th day of July, 1994-Y and,
4. That the application, supporting data, and Planning
Commission's recommendations were reviewed by the City
Council on the 25th day of July, 1994, at which time
the City Council granted the Special Use Permit which
allows the Permitteb, its successors and assigns, to
operate a school bus terminal at 1901 West County Road
F subject to the following conditions:
4.1 All signage needs to be approved through the City
of Arden Hills Sign ordinance/Permit process.
4.2 The underground fuel tank is to be replaced and
upgraded to meet the Minnesota Uniform -Fire Code
and federal pollution requirements by the year
2000 or no later than required by local, state or
Federal law. At which time this is undertaken,
the tanks should be properly screened per City
Code.
4.3 All parking in the east lot, from approximately
thirty (30) feet south of the northern most edges
of the building south to the property line, shall
be terminated. The lot should be barricaded and
landscaped from traffic use by September 5, 1994.
4.4 The abandoned east parking lot shall be maintained
as a buffer area between the current business and
neighboring residential distr.ict. By September 5,
1994, this area shall be landscaped with the use
of top soil, grass, seeding, trees and shrubs as
identified in the landscape plan. The landscaping
improvements shall be maintained by the applicant.
4.5 All parking areas, but not limited to the parking
lot north of the building, shall be asphalted and
striped for parking stalls by September 5, 1994.
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4.6 The maintenance and/or storage of rental vehicles
and -equipment owned or leased by Ryder Student
Transportation, not associated with the bus
operation, shall be allowed only as long as Ryder
Student Transportation is the primary tenant at
1901 West County Road F. No major overhauls will
be allowed on this equipment, and all vehicles
must be parked within the existing building and
removed from the site within seventy-two ( 72 )
hours,
4.7 The number of buses allowed to operate and park at
this location is limited to one hundred and fifty
(15 0 ) buses and twenty ( 2 0 ) vans from September 1
through June 15 and one hundred and twenty five
(125) buses and twenty ( 2 0 ) vans during the
remainder of the year.
4.8 All site plan improvements are approved by Rice
Creek Watershed District and a copy of this
approval permit be provided to the City.
4.9 At such time that County Road F is improved by
Ramsey County or the City of Arden Hills, the
property owner/tenant shall submit, within 90 days
of notification of the road improvement project, a
plan for approval and undertake improvements
required by the zoning ordinance concerning
landscaping, screening and parking setbacks along
County Road F. If within one year the County Road
F improvements aren't undertaken, the parking
within the setback area shall cease, and the
landscaping improvements be made.
4.10 The bus terminal provides to the City a copy of
all approved applicable County and State permits
for the area of hazardous waste.
4.11 The property owner and tenants shall begin a
process of making improvements and continue an
ongoing maintenance program to the building to
improve upon the appearance of the building, so
the building shall not detract from the visual
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appearance of the area. These improvements shall
include painting, landscaping or other
improvements as undertaken and approved by the
City of Arden Hills.
4.12 A performance bond for 125t of the estimated costs
for the proposed landscaping improvements shall be
provided to the City,
4.13 Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations,
glare, dust, heat, and toxic or noxious fumes
shall conform to such standards as are from time
to time established by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency.
4.14 The bus terminal will provide occasional reminders
through maps, internal memorandums, and staff
meetings to encourage its employees to reduce
travel along County Road F in the neighboring
residential districts. The terminal shall monitor
the bus traffic travelling east and take
appropriate actions to ensure that only those
buses which need to travel east are allowed to do
SO.
4.15 The company will investigate and discuss with City
Staff by December 1, 1994 the options in the area
of engine warmers and electrical plug -ins or other
options which will reduce the need for the
vehicles to run extended periods of time. These
options would address monitoring and reducing
potential air pollution due to running vehicles
for an extended period of time in cold weather.
4.16 The Special Use Permit will be subject to review
if the above conditions are not met, other
concerns are observed or a change in the bus
terminal operator occurs. Staff will work with
the applicant on the realignment or removal of a
curb cut to encourage a two entrance plan.
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5. Any violation by Permittee, its successors or assigns,
of the provisions of this Special Use Permit shall be
deemed a violation of the Arden Hills Zoning
Regulations entitling the City of the various remedies
provided therein.
6. A certified copy of the Special Use Permit shall be
filed by the City Administrator with the Ramsey County
Recorder or Registrar of Titles. If the Subject
Property is torrens, the Permittee shall provide the
City with the Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title in
order to allow the City to file a certified copy of
this Special Use Permit.
7. The invalidity of any condition, limitation,
provisions, paragraph, sentence or clause in the Permit
shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity,
enforceability or effect of the remaining provisions of
the Special Use Permit,
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
All that part of the following described tract:
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Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying southerly of State Trunk Highway 100, now Interstate Highway 694 and
north of County Road F;
which lies easterly of the following described line:
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thereof, run northeasterly at on angle of 85 degrees 19 minutes with said west section line for 416.6
feet; thence deflect to the right on a 1 degree 00 minute curve (delta angle 14 degrees 12 minutes)
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 7, 2009
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
SUBJECT: Report from the City Council
September 14, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a letter of support for the Arden Village Apartments concept plan.
The developer requested a letter of support from the City for a housing tax credit application
with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). The letter of support indicated that the
City was interested in the project and willing to look at public assistance in the form of tax
increment financing. The letter in no way indicates an approval for the project. If the developer
received the tax credits a full application will likely come before the Planning Commission for
review in January.
September 21, 2009, City Council Work Session
The City Council reviewed the proposed changes to the City's Shoreland Regulations and
provided several comments regarding specific issues that Staff presented. The Council directed
Staff to bring the regulations, along with the feedback from the Council, to the Planning
Commission for an official public hearing and recommendation. The draft regulations will likely
go before the Planning Commission for an official review at the November 4, 2009, meeting.
September 28, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously voted to approve Planning Case 09-017 for a variance and site
plan review at 3413 Snelling Avenue to construct an 816 square foot detached garage in the front
yard. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve this item at the September 9,
2009, meeting.
City of Arden Hills
Planning Commission Meeting for October 7, 2009
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