HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. #123 - Approving a CUP for a PUD for the Fairview Second Addition Plat (Ord. PUD & CUP) Unsigned by AmazonCITY OF CENTERVILLE
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #123
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE FAIRVIEW SECOND ADDITION PLAT
WHEREAS, RYAN COMPANIES, ("Applicant"), with permission of the fee owners, and on
behalf of, and as agent for Amazon.com Services, LLC, who is in contract to purchase these
"Subject Parcels", which are legally described in Exhibit A, attached.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a series of meetings and hearings
regarding the governance of the Plat, FAIRVIEW SECOND ADDITION.
WHEREAS, at its meeting on April 5, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined
that Plat development would proceed as a Planned Unit Development pursuant to Centerville Code
of Ordinances, Section 156.222.
WHEREAS, at a public hearing on May 3, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission made
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS with respect to the application for a Planned Unit
Development, and for preliminary and final Plat.
WHEREAS, the Applicant obtained the RECOMMENDATION of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to GRANT variances pursuant to a Planned Unit Development and impose conditions
in the form of a Conditional Use Permit governing the development of the parcel and the
construction of improvements thereon. Those findings and recommendations are set forth in the
memorandum from Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec, dated May 25, 2022. This memorandum is
attached as Exhibit B.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Centerville,
Minnesota, in considering the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, that it
adopts the findings of fact related to the requested land use applications for the Subject Parcels,
and DOES ORDAIN the adoption and approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit
Development for the Plat "FAIRVIEW SECOND ADDITION" to include the variances and
conditions set forth in Exhibit C.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2022, by the City
Council of the City of Centerville.
D. Love, Mayor
Attest:
Mark Statz, City Administrator
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Subject Parcels
The Subject Parcels are legally described as:
Parcel 1:
The South 662.45 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24,
Township 31, Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota, as measured at a right angle to the
South line of said Northwest Quarter.
Abstract Property
Parcel 2:
The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 31, Range 22,
Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the South 662.45 feet of said Northwest
Quarter as measured at a right angle to the South line of said Northwest Quarter.
Abstract Property
All parcels are subject to easements of record.
EXHIBIT B
Findings of Fact - Stantec Memorandum
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Stantec
733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Planning Report
DATE: May 25, 2022
TO: Centerville City Council
FROM: Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec
APPLICANT: Chad Lockwood, Ryan Companies
REQUEST: "Banjo" Distribution Center, Planned Unit Development, Plat
ADDRESS: 6900 Block of 215t Avenue (Rehbein Black Dirt)
PIDS: 24-31-22-32-0003 & 24-31-22-32-0002
OWNER: Rehbein Properties
INTRODUCTION
A national company proposes a 140,000-sq-ft distribution center on land
owned by Rehbein Properties in the industrial park. The user is
confidential for now; the project goes by the name "Banjo" and is
represented by Ryan Companies. The site consists of three parcels
totaling about 40 acres, between 20th and 21It Avenues, north of
Fairview Street, south of Commerce Drive.
The site is essentially vacant, being used for Rehbein's large-scale black
dirt operations. The site has street frontage on three sides: on the east
and west along 20th and 21" Avenues, and south along Fairview Street.
The northeast corner of the site touches the intersection of Commerce
Drive and 215t Avenue. Clearwater Creek angles across the northern
quarter of the site, separating a 5-acre triangle of land, mostly wetland,
from the rest of the site.
Adjacent uses and zoning are industrial to the north and south in Centerville, as well as east across
215t Avenue in Lino Lakes. To the west across 20th Avenue are commercial zoning and uses,
including the Creative Kids Academy daycare, Centerville Storage mini -storage, and Mechanical
Air Systems. Land Use Plan and zoning map excerpts are included on the second page following.
The project was discussed by the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 5, 2022, where they
voted to process the request as a planned unit development (PUD), and then was considered at
a public hearing on May 3, 2022, where the Commission recommended approval with conditions,
which are detailed later in this report.
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BACKGROUND
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Truck Terminal
The proposed use involves bringing goods onto the site in trucks, unloading, sorting, repackaging
them for distribution, and loading them into vans for delivery. The applicants describe the
proposed uses as warehouse and office, noting the facility will distribute merchandise to
customers. The zoning code table of uses lists "Warehouse/Distribution" as a permitted use in the
Industrial district and notes "Truck Terminal" as a conditional use. There is no definition for truck
terminal in the code, but the proposed Banjo facility meets a typical dictionary definition:
TRUCK TERMINAL means a building, structure or place where trucks or transports are rented,
leased, kept for hire, or stand or park for remuneration, or from which trucks or transports,
stored or parked on the property, are dispatched for hire as common carriers or where
goods are stored temporarily for further shipment.
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Outside Storage
Since the above truck terminal use is by CUP, parking of trucks and trailers also becomes an issue
as "outside storage". In 156.040(M), storage is regulated in the 1-1 district (underline added):
(M) Storage. For the purpose of this zoning district, car, vans and pickup trucks parked
outside and used by employees and/or visitors in the normal course of the business
operation will not be construed to be outdoor storage. Further, outside Qcrked trucks and
semi -trailers used in the normal business commerce will not be construed to be outdoor
storac;e:
(l) Provided that the total number of trucks and semi -trailers does not exceed the
number of docks and/or bay doors, and
(2) This use is not construed as an operation listed as a conditional use in any
industrial zone.
The proposed number of trailer parking spaces is less than the number of docks. Trucks and semi
trailers are part of a conditional use and therefore count as outside storage. It is implied that this
outside storage of trucks and semi -trailers would be reviewed with a CUP. In Section 156.144
(M) (2), outside storage is also addressed, noting that "equipment ... necessary to on approved
business operation in a commercial or industrial district" is prohibited "except as specifically
provided for in this chapter." This outside storage "must be completely screened from adjacent
properties and rights -of -way". Together with the provisions in 156.040(M) (2), storing trucks and
semi -trailers for the truck terminal use must be completely screened and reviewed as a CUP.
Height
Structures over 35 feet in height are only allowed by CUP, per Section 156.121(A). The proposed
building would be 44 feet in height, so a CUP for that feature is needed as well.
PROCESS
The applicants originally applied only for a conditional use permit, site plan review, and
preliminary and final plot. The truck terminal, outside storage and building height all need CUPS.
The Planning & Zoning Commission chose the option of requiring a planned unit development
(PUD) for the project as well, under Section 156.222:
The Planning & Zoning Commission may require that any development be submitted as a
PUD when in their opinion the proposed development could be best handled as a PUD.
The key difference is that a CUP follows specific procedures and criteria outlined in the code and
the project must still meet other standards, such as setbacks. A PUD may take into account other
factors on and off the site and can vary from the strict standards in the code (without a formal
variance) if there are benefits to the City or future users of the site. The Commission believed, and
staff agrees, that the issues associated with this use and this site are best addressed with a PUD.
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SITE ISSUES
Loading Facilities/Screening
The Zoning Code has standards for location of loading facilities in the Industrial District in
156.040(L):
Loading facilities shall be on the side of rear yards. When adjacent to and/or visible from
any public street, the facilities must be adequately screened.
The Banjo facility has two "loading facilities" - the truck docks on the west side and the van
loading area on the south side of the building. The front of the lot is 21s' Avenue, the rear is
opposite the front by code, so the truck loading docks on the west are in the rear yard. They are
adjacent to 2011, Avenue, however, so they still must be adequately screened.
The van loading area on the south side of the building also qualifies as a "loading facility" - it is the
area where 344 vans will be "loaded" with the packages from this facility for delivery. The south
side of the building is a side yard, which does not allow a loading facility. There may be different
ways to address this - enclose the van loading area completely within the building, rearrange the
site to put it in the rear yard, or negotiate a satisfactory arrangement within a PUD. This is one
example of how a PUD might be an easier and more useful tool in this process than a straight CUP
The landscape plan provides significant landscaping behind the loading docks in addition to
existing volunteer vegetation along 20rh Avenue. An 8-ft chain link fence is proposed around the
truck dock area. There is a 6-ft wooden fence proposed along the Fairview Street and part of the
21 st Avenue sides of the site, seen on the site plan and oblique view on the next page. There is also
a 5-ft PVC -coated chain link fence between the van parking and the van loading areas.
Another concern is noise from the van loading area that might be mitigated by enclosing this part
of the operation. The City Code in Section 91.09(A) (3) stipulates:
No person shall create loud and excessive noise in loading, unloading or unpacking any
vehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Potential noise issues will be reviewed in detail and negotiated within a PUD. The landscape plan
proposes significant screening around and between all parts of the site which is reviewed within
the PUD process.
Traffic
The facility will generate considerable traffic - 344 vans leaving in the morning and returning in the
evening. The operation deliberately avoids the peak morning and evening rush hours: vans leave
the site between 9:50-1 1:30 am, returning from 7:10-9:10 pm. Still, this traffic will have an impact on
adjacent roads, especially the intersection of Main Street and 2Is' Avenue. A traffic study has
been prepared by the applicants' consultant which is factored into the recommendations.
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The study analyzed 7 different scenarios, including combinations of current traffic, 2025 and 2040
traffic, combined with or without the facilities traffic in both normal and peak seasons. A total of
10 intersections around the area were looked at, under each of the 7 scenarios. The major
conclusions of the traffic study are:
• All intersections, during all scenarios continue to function at acceptable levels.
• The stacking capacity of turn lanes on 21st Avenue (north and south legs), will be
inadequate, blocking the closest driveways on 21s1, in some of the future scenarios. These
issues can be mitigated by constructing medians on 21s1 Avenue. These inadequacies exist
with or without project Banjo.
Parks and Trails
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The existing trails and possible future connection is illustrated above. The dark green trail would be
required as part of the Banjo PUD, to be built at a later date. The light green trail along 215t Avenue
is a possible link at some point, shown on the Lino Lakes comprehensive plan. Together, these trail
links would connect the rest of Centerville to destinations east, south and north.
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Architecture & Building Materials
The building is proposed to be 44 feet in height, Code allows buildings over 35 feet in height by
CUP and with increased setbacks. This issue is dealt with in the PUD.
The exterior materials of the building are proposed to be precast concrete panels painted gray,
with a colored band at the top - see elevation and oblique site views below and on the next
pages. There will be glass windows on the front (east) side where the offices are located. There are
reveals in the concrete panels to lend interest, but what is proposed is essentially a very large gray
box with a stripe around the top. The code in Section 156.040 (P) requires:
Industrial buildings are required to be constructed of brick, decorative block or approved
textured masonry product. Pole barn type buildings are not allowed. Buildings are required
to have contrasting architectural features and must be designed to be aesthetically
pleasing.
The canopy over the van loading area is proposed with a standing seam metal roof to match the
colors of the building.
East Elevation (toward 215t Avenue)
Partial south Elevation (toward Fairview Street)
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Similar building, photo provided by applicant
Lighting
Lighting is proposed on the building, under the van loading canopy, and around the parking
areas on light poles. The lighting plan indicates the light poles will be 24'-8" or 37'-0" in height. All
lighting is downcast cutoff type fixtures with less than 0.5 footcandle at all points on the perimeter
of the site. The lighting under the van loading canopy is understandably brighter, but the
photometric plan indicates that light levels fall off quickly to typical parking lot level of about 2
footcandles within a short distance out from the canopy.
Signage
Signage is proposed on the building and on two freestanding signs at the entrances. Signage will
be reviewed in more detail in line with the City's standards.
Floodpiain
Much of the Banjo site south of Clearwater Creek is floodplain. This development would fill that
floodplain and mitigate in areas north of the creek. This makes usable land out of the south area,
while filling in the non -wetland areas north of the creek with floodplain, which would otherwise be
small, awkward or undevelopable pieces of land. The result will be a larger complex of floodplain,
wetlands, stormwater ponds between the creek and Commerce Drive. Having all of this area
contiguous is better for wildlife habitat vs. numerous smaller disconnected areas.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Embedded within the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission were a
number of issues on which they were requesting additional information or research be presented
to the City Council, prior to final approval. Below, is information on those issues, based on the
reports and figures provided by the applicant.
Noise
Concerns were raised at the Planning & Zoning Commission hearing about noise from the new
facility that might impact nearby residential areas, mainly from the trucks and vans and their
associated loading activities. The Commission recommended that a noise study be prepared by
the applicants and potential noise mitigation studied. Kimley Horn prepared a technical noise
memorandum for the applicant dated 5-17-22 which concluded that noise levels generated on
the project site would likely add very little perceived increase in noise to the neighborhood and
that mitigation (wall, fence, berm) would have very little effect and is not recommended.
Estimated noise contours in the area from the memo are on the next page. I spoke with the
memo's author, Tad Hardy of Kimley-Horn Charlotte NC office, who offered the following:
• The memo estimates existing ambient noise as 45-50 dB(A). This is an estimate based on
experience with similar suburban settings and did not involve actual measurements or
noise monitoring on site. This existing ambient noise will be measured as a condition of
approval to determine a baseline before construction begins.
• The memo estimates noise from the various sources at the Banjo project site as 44-48 dB(A).
• Not directly stated in the memo is the additive effect of the existing noise plus the project
noise. Mr. Hardy said that adding the existing 45-50 dB(A) to the new 44-48 dB(A) amounts
to an additional 1-3 clB(A) - the cumulative noise that would be experienced once the
project is operational would likely be 46-53 dB(A), still below the city and state noise
standards.
• Within the dB(A) noise measurement is the understanding that there will be occasional
louder noises for very short periods of time.
• Background neighborhood noise levels will likely increase over time regardless of
development on the Banjo site.
Taken together, we conclude the following on the noise issue:
1) Existing noise levels in the neighborhood are modest.
2) New noise from various sources on the Banjo site would also be modest.
3) The combination of existing and new noise levels would bean additional 1-3 dB(A), a small
increase.
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4) A wall, fence, or berm would not be effective in noticeably reducing noise from the site.
5) Existing noise levels should be measured before construction begins, then again after the
site is operational to confirm the conclusions of the study, and to help the City decide if
additional mitigation measures might be warranted.
Noise contour maps form Kimley-Horn 5-17-22 memo
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Despite the conclusion of the noise
study, there is the possibility that
residents may find the intermittent
noise throughout the night to be
disruptive. The applicant has indicated
a willingness to build a sound wall with
the project, if that was something
important to the community.
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Site Configuration (Flipped Site Exploration)
The Planning & Zoning Commission asked whether the site plan might be rearranged to "flip" the
plan, putting the truck docks - likely the major source of noise - on the opposite side of the site.
Ryan prepared a rearranged plan showing this, but it poses additional issues, including internal
traffic conflicts and stacking problems, increased traffic and potential stacking issues at 20th and
Fairview, placing the building close to the street (vs. in the middle of the site in the original plan),
placing the truck docks at a visible street corner, and drainage issues. We appreciate the effort to
explore the rearrangement of the site but do not believe it is reasonable to require it.
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Realigned Fairview & 20th Avenue
The intersection of Fairview Street, Center Street and 20th Avenue
is askew, with Center Street and
Fairview Street being approximately 250 feet apart. With the
relatively low volume of traffic on
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With this proposal, Banjo would
continue their commitment to a
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transportation improvements, but
would not build the turn lane on 20tn
Avenue. Obviously, it would not
make sense to construct a turn lane
on 20th Avenue, if ultimately,
Fairview Street was realigned for
either a signal or roundabout.
City and County engineering staff
have been discussing a Corridor
Study which would help determine
the appropriate intersection
treatment here. The two agencies
continue to work towards an
agreement on the timing of any
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
We recommend approval of the Banjo PUD and plat per Planning & Zoning Commission
recommendations from May 5, 2022 (below), with modifications as noted in sutra (delete)
and underline, (add) fonts, respectively. Notes for discussion are in red italics
Planned Unit Development - Conditions of Approvol
1) Peak Traffic Constraints - Limit delivery vehicle trips in/out of facility during AM/PM peak
traffic (7 - 9 AM; 4 - 6 PM), to 285 or less combined total vehicles in and out per hour.
Maintain technology and, when requested, deploy such technology which controls the
routing of their delivery vehicles in order to mitigate traffic issues on surrounding roadways.
Gg. eerhle timeline in GE)9 Per.vt,r.n With A.A0140 GO- into.. [this is eliminated in lieu of the
revised site layout allowing the reaPgnrr lent of �airview]
3) Area -wide Transportation Improvements - Escrow, or tender a letter of credit in the amount
of $650,000 as a contribution to transportation related studies and improvements within the
geographic area of the development's traffic study, prepared by Transportation
Collaborative and Consultants LLC dated 3-2-22, These improvements, which may include,
but are not limited to those suggested in the applicant's traffic study, must be identified
within 10 years and constructed within 15 years, or the funds must be returned.
4) Fairview Trail - Contribute funds to the City's Park Dedication Fund (in addition to the
standard, required contribution) in an amount necessary to construct an 8' wide
bituminous trail to city standard specifications in the Fairview Street right-of-way, or another
suitable location, between 20th Ave. and 21st Ave. This trail would not be constructed until
the City and County complete a traffic study dealing with this issue. The City will accept
this donation instead of requiring its immediate construction. The donation does not
obligate the city to build the trail at any time, nor is there a sunset date on these funds,
after which the City would give them back.
5) Tree Mitigation - Contribute funds to the City's Park Dedication Fund (in addition to the
standard, required contribution) an amount equivalent to the cost of trees and shrubs
normally required for this development, which have been eliminated from the site plan,
due to their lack of public value, given their position on the site (being not visible from the
public realm). A figure showing the required landscaping, highlighting the elements to be
eliminated, shall be provided and approved by the city. This contribution will be verified by
the City Engineer and contributed prior to approval of the final plat.
6) ThgeXirtin-he AqoiAtoiped GnGI replaced with equivA-le-At rAA_te.rip ... I 4_4r the life of the pFejer--t if at dies A_r il
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eliminated because the property west of the lot has been dedicated to the county for
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right-of-way. The future alignment of Fairview also affects whether this vegetation would
be able to be maintained. These two conditions, make including this requirement
problematic]
7) Fairview Realignment - Anoka County and the City of Centerville find that the traffic -
intense development of this site makes it important to examine the 20th Avenue (CSAH 54
Corridor) through Centerville. The study of this corridor and the implementation of the
study's conclusions will undoubtedly take many years. Given the uncertainty of what the
study will conclude with regard to the intersection at Fairview Street and 20th Avenue, and
when any improvements here will be constructed, project Banjo may move forward with
their site plan as submitted Isee revised site Flan, allowin.:ii the realignment of Fairview,.
However, the land owner shall cooperate with the City of Centerville and Anoka County at
such time that the two agencies may wish to improve the intersection of Fairview and 20th
Avenue. If the intersection is improved within the 15 vear time limit for the Area -wide
TransG.ortation Improvement funds' usage, the city will construct the realignment and left
turn lane with those funds and the property owner will sell the necessary land lug to one
acrel to the city for $1. Such property sold from the property owner to the city shall not
include property on which improvements have been made b'-w the pn.,ert_ owner in
accordance with the al f roved�lans. Thi-q r-nr,rliti, n d es ne! pFeGi ,,e the ,, ,.,W
speGiGI or other Sueh . The city and property owner endeavor to
design such improvements, if necessary, with minimal impacts to the operational needs of
the site user.
8) Snow Removal - Snow removal operation shall utilize the snow storage locations as shown
on the submitted plan, Revisions to the plan may be requested by the land owner and
approved by the City Engineer.
4) Noise Abatement - The applicant will has prepared and shared with the City a noise study
analyzing noise from the truck docks, van loading area, or other places on site where noise
from facility operations are likely. Mifigo;ion of this.neise�,A.1611 bepK),oased t,. the rrv+irfry +inn
Gf Qty Staff such that n e from !he fac;li}y The study concluded that it will not unduly
disturb the expected quietude of residential areas west of the project site. The mitiaatie R
Noise from the site will be
analyzed after one year of operation at the property owner's cost and compared to the
projected noise levels from the noise study. If the monitorin _; shows levels to be at or below
the model -predicted levels, no mitk-ation levels will be rer;uired. An escrow will be
provided in an amount to be agreed to by the City Engineer to further mitigate from the
facility should the results of the analysis after one year show that the original mitigation
measures are not sufficient. In lieu of the noise monitorina.,the applicant may construct a
noise wall of a hei _1ht and design which will eliminate noise increases to less then 1 db A .
10) Fences - The opaque fences around portions of the exterior of the site will be of a durable
composite, or high density polyethylene material to be reviewed and approved by the
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City Engineer. The fence on the west side of the site paralleling 20th Avenue will be
extended northward to the north edge of the van parking lot.
1 1) Watermain - Construct an 8-inch public water main in the west right-of-way of 21 st Ave.,
connecting the water mains in Fairview Street to those in Commerce Drive.
12) Development Agreement - The applicant will enter into a development agreement for all
aspects of site construction and engineering to be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer and City Attorney.
13) Construction Plans - Final construction plans will be subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
14) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - If and when the facility installs electric vehicle charging
stations the owner will submit plans to the City for review which may require Site Pan review
by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
15) Air Polution - Idling of any vehicle for more than three minutes is prohibited, except for
limited circumstances that involve health and safety.
Findings of Fact for Approval of PUD
1) The proposed Banjo facility is a large, complex project which as submitted requires a
conditional Use Permit for height of building over 35 feet, and does not meet the zoning
standards for location of outside storage and location of loading facilities. It is therefore
appropriate and reasonable to process the request as a planned unit development (PUD)
which allows numerous site and building issues to be negotiated under one approval and
development agreement.
2) The applicants have supplied information on traffic conditions at the proposed facility and
have prepared a traffic study which identifies certain issues associated with the
development. It is reasonable and appropriate to address these issues within the PUD
process and to require the applicant to adhere to certain conditions and to pay for
improvements identified in the traffic study that are necessary to mitigate these issues.
3) The project will have several hundred employees on site who will reasonably have a desire
to walk or bike in the vicinity. Providing for a future trail adjacent to the project on Fairview
Street or having the project contribute to the cost of this improvement is a reasonable and
appropriate condition of approval.
4) The future trail identified above should reasonably connect to other trails in Centerville on
the west side of 20th Avenue, to expand the network of trails in the vicinity. Being a busy
county road, a safe crossing of 20th Avenue for pedestrians and bicyclists for this trail
connection is needed. Therefore, it is reasonable and appropriate to have the City and
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County cooperate on a study of the 20th Avenue intersections with Fairview Street and
Center Street to arrive at a safe crossing facility, which would connect to the future trail on
Fairview Street in front of the proposed project.
5) The City has standards in the Zoning Code for landscaping and the provision of trees and
shrubs on site. the proposed landscape plan does not meet this number requirement and it
is therefore reasonable to have the applicant pay the difference so that the City can use
these funds to provide similar improvements elsewhere.
6) The proposed truck loading docks on the west side of the proposed building are within
about 500 feet of single family homes on the west side of 20th Avenue, on Center Street,
Eagle Trail, and Cottonwood Court. The van loading area also opens to the west toward
this residential area. The project will have truck deliveries in the nighttime hours between 10
pm and 7 am, and the van loading area will have several hundred vans moving through
the area with their noise and activity during daytime hours. The nearby homes may be
adversely affected by the noise of these trucks and loading activity and therefore some
kind of noise mitigation is appropriate. Follow-up to the noise mitigation will need to be
done within a reasonable period of time to determine if the noise modeling was accurate.
7) The several hundred vehicles on site will add exhaust and fumes if they idle for long periods
of time, adding to air pollution. Reducing idling time is therefore desirable and reasonable.
8) The 44-ft height of the building, above the City's 35-ft limit, requiring a conditional use
permit, is acceptable given the significant setbacks of the building from all exterior edges
of the property, the screening achieved by landscaping around all sides of the site, and
the general character and use of the property.
9) The outside storage of semi trailers in the truck loading area, requiring a conditional use
permit, on the west side of the building is acceptable given that the number of trailers is
limited and all goods and materials will be enclosed in the trailers.
10) The City has engineering standards for provision of utilities and construction standards
which are reasonable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in Centerville.
Preliminary 8, Final Plat
We recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat for the Banjo facility property with the
following conditions and findings:
Conditions of Approval
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d e5e.iptien wGrGlinr, GRd oxGGt it ,.firs, of this o(-4Se e4. If the intersection at Fairview
and 201h Avenue is im�oved within the 15 year time limit for the Area -wide Transportation
Improvement funds' usa�je, the city will construct the realignment and left turn lane with
those funds and the gooerty owner will sell the necessai r land !vp to one acrel,to the city
for ]. Such propearty sold from the property owner to the city shall not include property
on which improvements have been made by the property owner in accordance with the
approved plans. [With the revised site plan allowing the realignment of Fairview and an
agreement to sell the property to the city, an easement is not necessary]
2) The applicant will provide all other easements and dedications requested by the City
Engineer.
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necessary. inn r wjai riai ueuicoi'es ifie iorrens jocucei to tNl l-uumy iui i ght-of-woyj.
Findings of Fact for Approval of Plat
1) Realigning Fairview Street at 2011, Avenue could benefit the area transportation network
and the provision of trail connections is an important part of the City's park and trail
network. Providing an easement for the potential future realignment of Fairview Street and
Center Street at 201h Avenue which can also include a trail connection is reasonable within
the context of this development.
2) The City has engineering standards for provision of utilities and drainage, and securing
easements for these facilities is reasonable and appropriate.
3) The City is interested in the orderly recording of property within the County's system, which
includes registering Torrens property in new plats as Abstract property.
60-DAY RULE
The Site Plan application was submitted and fees paid March 9, 2022. The deadline for final action
on the Site Plan was May 8, 2022. This has been extended as allowed by State statute to July 7,
2022, to allow for more time to process the request.
The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for truck terminal, outside storage and building
height was submitted and fees paid March 29, 2022. The deadline for final action on the CUP was
May 28, 2022. This has been extended as allowed by State statute to July 27, 2022, to allow for
more time to process the request.
The Conditional Use Permit application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was submitted and
fees paid April 12, 2022. The deadline for final action on the PUD was June 12, 2022. This has been
extended as allowed by State statute to August 10, 2022, to allow for more time to process the
request.
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The Preliminary Plat application was submitted and fees paid March 9, 2022. The deadline for final
action on the plat is 120 days, until July 8, 2022.
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EXHIBIT C
Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Permit
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Centerville hereby
grants approval of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for the SUBJECT PROPERTY on behalf of
the LANDOWNER. This Permit is granted as part of a planned unit development as
approved by the City Council.
The "Permit" allows the Landowner to:
Develop, construct, and operate a Loading facility, Truck Terminal,
and a facility for Outside Storage on the Subject Property.
To construct a building of 44 feet in height on the Subject Property.
This variance for building height is limited to the structure approved
by the Commission at the time this Permit was granted.
All, being subject to the conditions stated herein.
This Permit governs the "Subject Property" legally described as:
FAIRVIEW SECOND ADDITION Plat, located in the City of Centerville, County
of Anoka, and the State of Minnesota.
Prior to adoption of the Plat, the land was formerly described:
Parcel 1:
The South 662.45 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 24, Township 31, Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota, as measured
at a right angle to the South line of said Northwest Quarter.
Abstract Property
Parcel 2:
The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 31,
Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the South
662.45 feet of said Northwest Quarter as measured at a right angle to the
South line of said Northwest Quarter.
Abstract Property
This Permit is granted to the "Landowner"
Amazon.com Services, LLC.
The Parties agree that this Permit shall operate and enjoin the City, the Subject
Property, and the Landowner to the terms and conditions stated herein. The Ordinances
of the City of Centerville and the State of Minnesota govern the Subject Property and the
Landowner. The Landowner is responsible to enforce the conditions of this Permit upon
any owner of the land or shareholder thereof, any person or entity entering upon the
Subject Property, or any employee, partner, contractor, heir, or assignee of the
Landowner.
FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council made these Findings of Fact
in support of the recommendation and approval of this Conditional Use Permit:
1) The proposed facility is a large, complex project which as submitted requires a
conditional Use Permit for height of building over 35 feet, and does not meet the
zoning standards for location of outside storage and location of loading facilities.
It is therefore appropriate and reasonable to process the request as a planned
unit development (PUD) which allows numerous site and building issues to be
negotiated under one approval and development agreement.
2) The applicants have supplied information on traffic conditions at the proposed
facility and have prepared a traffic study which identifies certain issues associated
with the development. It is reasonable and appropriate to address these issues
within the PUD process and to require the applicant to adhere to certain
conditions and to pay for improvements identified in the traffic study that are
necessary to mitigate these issues.
3) The project will have several hundred employees on site who will reasonably have
a desire to walk or bike in the vicinity. Providing for a future trail adjacent to the
project on Fairview Street or having the project contribute to the cost of this
improvement is a reasonable and appropriate condition of approval.
4) The future trail identified above should reasonably connect to other trails in
Centerville on the west side of 20'" Avenue, to expand the network of trails in the
vicinity. Being a busy county road, a safe crossing of 20'" Avenue for pedestrians
and bicyclists for this trail connection is needed. Therefore, it is reasonable and
appropriate to have the City and County cooperate on a study of the 201" Avenue
intersections with Fairview Street and Center Street to arrive at a safe crossing
facility, which would connect to the future trail on Fairview Street in front of the
proposed project.
5) The City has standards in the Zoning Code for landscaping and the provision of
trees and shrubs on site. The proposed landscape plan does not meet the required
number of trees for this site; therefore it is reasonable to have the applicant pay
the difference so that the City can use these funds to provide similar improvements
elsewhere.
6) The proposed truck loading docks on the west side of the proposed building are
within about 500 feet of single-family homes on the west side of 201" Avenue, on
Center Street, Eagle Trail, and Cottonwood Court. The van loading area also
opens to the west toward this residential area. The project will have truck deliveries
in the nighttime hours between 10 pm and 7 am, and the van loading area will
have several hundred vans moving through the area with their noise and activity
during daytime hours. The nearby homes may be adversely affected by the noise
of these trucks and loading activity and therefore some kind of noise mitigation is
appropriate. Follow-up to the noise mitigation will need to be done within a
reasonable period of time to determine if the noise modeling was accurate.
7) The several hundred vehicles on site will add exhaust and fumes if they idle for long
periods of time, adding to air pollution. Reducing idling time is therefore desirable
and reasonable.
8) The 44-ft height of the building, above the City's 35-ft limit, requiring a conditional
use permit, is acceptable given the significant setbacks of the building from all
exterior edges of the property, the screening achieved by landscaping around all
sides of the site, and the general character and use of the property.
9) The outside storage of semi -trailers in the truck loading area, requiring a
conditional use permit, on the west side of the building is acceptable given that
the number of trailers is limited, and all goods and materials will be enclosed in the
trailers.
10) The City has engineering standards for provision of utilities and construction
standards which are reasonable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people
in Centerville.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
The City of Centerville hereby grants the Subject Property and Landowner a
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to develop, construct, maintain, and operate a truck terminal
and a facility for outside storage, subject to the following conditions:
1) Peak Traffic Constraints - Limit delivery vehicle trips in/out of facility during AM/PM peak
traffic (7 - 9 AM; 4 - 6 PM), to 285 or less combined total vehicles in and out per hour.
Maintain technology and, when traffic meets or exceeds a Level D, Level of Service,
deploy such technology which controls the routing of their delivery vehicles in order to
mitigate traffic issues on surrounding roadways. Level of Service shall be determined by
the City or County Engineer pursuant to the principals set forth in the Highway Capacity
Manual.
2) Area -wide Transportation Improvements - Escrow, or tender a letter of credit in the amount
of $650,000 as a contribution to transportation related studies and improvements within
the geographic area of the development's traffic study, prepared by Transportation
Collaborative and Consultants LLC dated 3-2-22, These improvements, which may include,
but are not limited to those suggested in the applicant's traffic study, must be identified
within 10 years and constructed within 15 years, or the funds must be returned.
3) Fairview Trail - Contribute funds to the City's Park Dedication Fund (in addition to the
standard, required contribution) in an amount necessary to construct an 8' wide
bituminous trail to city standard specifications in the Fairview Street right-of-way, or another
suitable location, between 20th Ave. and 21 st Ave. This trail would not be constructed until
the City and County complete a traffic study dealing with this issue. The City will accept
this donation instead of requiring its immediate construction. The donation does not
obligate the city to build the trail at any time, nor is there a sunset date on these funds,
after which the City would give them back.
4) Tree Mitigation - Contribute funds to the City's Park Dedication Fund (in addition to the
standard, required contribution) an amount equivalent to the cost of trees and shrubs
normally required for this development, which have been eliminated from the site plan,
due to their lack of public value, given their position on the site (being not visible from the
public realm). A figure showing the required landscaping, highlighting the elements to be
eliminated, shall be provided and approved by the city. This contribution will be verified
by the City Engineer and contributed prior to approval of the final plat.
5) Fairview Realignment - Anoka County and the City of Centerville find that the traffic -
intense development of this site makes if important to examine the 20th Avenue (CSAH 54
Corridor) through Centerville. The study of this corridor and the implementation of the
study's conclusions will undoubtedly take many years. Given the uncertainty of what the
study will conclude with regard to the intersection at Fairview Street and 20th Avenue, and
when any improvements here will be constructed, the project may move forward with their
site plan as approved by the City. However, the landowner shall cooperate with the City
of Centerville and Anoka County at such time that the two agencies may wish to improve
the intersection of Fairview and 20th Avenue. The city and property owner endeavor to
design such improvements, if necessary, with minimal impacts to the operational needs of
the site user. To facilitate these studies, plans, and potential improvements, Owner to grant
a permanent public easement to the City for intersection improvements at Fairview Street
and 20th Avenue. This easement area and purpose shall be reduced to a recordable
document as approved by City Engineer. The City is solely responsible for maintaining this
public easement area. The City shall vacate this easement to the landowner in the
circumstances stated below. This easement shall be deemed abandoned on June 1, 2024,
unless a corridor study conducted by the City or County deems the realignment of Fairview
Street is necessary. This easement shall be deemed abandoned on June 1, 2032, unless
public improvements for the realignment of Fairview Street are installed on or before June
1, 2032.
6) Snow Removal - Snow removal operation shall utilize the snow storage locations as shown
on the submitted plan, Revisions to the plan may be requested by the Landowner and
approved by the City Engineer.
7) Noise Abatement - The applicant has prepared a noise study analyzing noise from the
truck docks, van loading area, and other places on site where noise from facility
operations is likely. The study concluded that the facility operations will not unduly disturb
the expected quietude of residential areas west of the project site. At the property owner's
cost, ambient hourly noise levels in the closest residential areas to the site will be measured
and analyzed by a qualified noise professional before construction of the facility begins to
determine base hourly equivaient noise levels. Hourly equivalent noise levels will be
measured and analyzed by a qualified noise expert after one year of operation, also at
the property owner's cost, and compared to the projected noise level goals from the noise
study - 55 dBA nighttime and 60 dBA daytime - with the highest instantaneous maximum
noise level being no more than 75 dB at the closest residence. If the monitoring shows levels
to be at or below these levels, no mitigation will be required. An escrow will be provided
in the amount of $80,000 as the Owner's total contribution to -further mitigate noise from
the facility should the results of the analysis after one year show that the hourly equivalent
or highest instantaneous maximum noise exceeds these levels, such mitigation measures
to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Noise studies shall occur during
November of each applicable year. Sound level readings shall be conducted using a Type
1 Sound Level Meter, as determined by American National Standards Institute, ANSI
standard S1.43. From the first Sunday in April through the third Saturday of October the
nighttime hours shall be 10:00 p.m, to 7:00 a.m., and all other times of year nighttime hours
shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
8) Fences - The opaque fences around portions of the exterior of the site will be of a durable
wood material to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. The fence on the west
side of the site paralleling 201h Avenue will be extended northward to the north edge of
the van parking lot.
9) Watermain - Construct an 8-inch public water main in the west right-of-way of 21st Ave.,
connecting the water mains in Fairview Street to those in Commerce Drive.
10) Development Agreement - The applicant will enter into a development agreement for all
aspects of site construction and engineering to be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer and City Attorney.
1 1) Construction Plans - Final construction plans will be subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
12) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - If and when the facility installs electric vehicle charging
stations the owner will submit plans to the City for review which may require Site Plan review
by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
13) Air Pollution - Idling of any vehicle for more than three minutes is prohibited, except for
limited circumstances that involve health and safety.
14) Outside Storage - Outside Storage granted under this Permit shall be confined to the
parking area and loading area immediately to the west of the building, as shown on the
Site Plan approved by the City.
1 S) Disturbances Prohibited - Users of the Subject Property will produce no noise,
vibrations, air pollution, light pollution, fire hazards or noxious emissions which will
disturb or endanger neighboring properties.
1 b) Public Nuisances Prohibited - Users of the Subject Property will create no act of
public nuisance or disorderly conduct, as defined pursuant to the City's Code of
Ordinances or pursuant to State Law,
17) Permits - Landowner will follow the applicable standards and requirements of the
City of Centerville City Code, Rice Creek Watershed District, Anoka County, Army
Corp of Engineers, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, and any other agency having jurisdiction over
the Subject Property.
18) legal Compliance - Landowner will obey all laws and regulation necessary to
operate this truck terminal, and will obtain and maintain, in good standing, all
licenses or permits necessary to operate this type of facility.
19) Responsible Party - The Landowner is responsible for all the conditions set forth in
this Permit.
20) Penalties - In addition to all civil penalties and remedies for violation of this Permit,
violation of this Permit is a misdemeanor criminal offense.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
BY:
D Love, Mayor
A' -;:-
Teresa Bender, City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA }
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COUNTY OF ANOKA }
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The foregoing was acknowledged before me this .) r J day of tA n 2022. by
D Love, Mayor and Teresa Bender, Clerk of the City of Centerville, a Minnesota municipal
corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted by its City
Council.
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Notary Public r`
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t�% KRIS SWEENEY
NOTARY PUBLIC MiNNESOTA
My Commission Expires Jars, 31. 2025
LANDOWNER
By: Amazon.com Services, LLC
BY:
[INSERT NAME TBD]
Its: [INSERT TITLE TBD]
STATE OF ]
] ss.
COUNTY OF _ ]
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of 2022, by
[INSERT NAME AND TITLE] of Amazon.com Services, LLC.
Notary Public
Drafted by:
Kurt B. Glaser, Centerville City Attorney
Berglund, Baumgartner, Kimball & Glaser, LLC
333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 405
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
612-333-6513
KGlaser@BBKGLaw.com
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