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CR 2003-159 Conditional Use Permit-Gas Station 1702 MainstreetOctober 16, 2003 Hop K N S Council Report 03 -159 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — GAS STATION 1702 MAINSTREET Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 03 -95, approving a conditional use permit to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Ms. Halverson moved and Mr. Hatlestad seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ03 -19, recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet without the rear yard setback variance. The motion was approved on a 5 -1 vote. Mr. Thompson voted nay. Overview. At the September 2, 2003, City Council meeting, the City Council denied a rear yard variance to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. The City Council continued the conditional use permit to construct the gas station. Now the applicant has submitted a new site plan with the 15 -foot rear yard setback. The applicant, Todd Beugen, is proposing to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. The subject lot is currently an empty lot that was previously a gas station. A gas station is allowed as a conditional use within the B -3 zoning district. The applicant is proposing to construct a 1763 - square -foot building in the southwest corner of the site and have three gas pumps. The applicant owns the property to the south of this property. Primary Issues to Consider. • What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? • What are the requirements for the conditional use permit? • What are the specifics of the gas station? • What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? Supporting Documents. • Analysis of issues • Site plans • Resolution 03 -95 t am Nanc'.. Anderson, AICP Planner Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: • CR03 -159 Page 2 Primary Issues to Consider. • What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? The zoning of the property is B -3, General Business. A gas station is allowed as a conditional use within the B -3 district. The Comprehensive Plan has designated this site as Commercial. Both of these documents support the proposed use. • What are the requirements for the conditional use permit? Self - service station provided: 1. the site shall be constructed for drainage according to a plan submitted and approved by the city engineer and fire marshal; 2. that entire site not covered with building or landscaping shall be hard surfaced; 3. the lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source visible from the public right -of -way or adjacent land in the R district; 4. no driveway access shall be less that 40 feet from a street intersection; 5. any other businesses operated on the site shall conform to this code; 6. the site shall be constructed for parking and traffic according to a plan submitted and approved; 7. stacking for gas pumps shall be provided for at least one car beyond the pump island in each direction in which access can be gained to the pump. The required stacking shall not interfere with internal circulation patterns or with designated parking areas and shall not be permitted on any public right -of -way, private access easement or within the required parking setback; 8. the front yard shall be landscaped and shall be ten feet in depth. If the station is non- conforming, a curb shall be constructed to separate the drive from the public walk. The site plan is conforming to the above requirements. • What are the specifics of the gas station? Parking The site is required to have 9 parking spaces. The proposed site plan indicates 10 spaces. Stacking is also required for the gas pumps. The proposed site plan indicates the required one car stacking. There will also be a lane next to the building to allow for delivery vehicles and a parking area on the east side of the building for delivery vehicles. Access The proposed site plan indicates access to the site will be changed from Mainstreet and 17 Avenue. There are currently two access points on Mainstreet and 17 into the site. Access CR03 -159 Page 3 on Mainstreet and 17 will be consolidated into, one 36 -foot access point on both streets. Setbacks B_3 " Proposed Front yard 10 feet 56 feet East side yard 0 52 feet West side yard 0 0 Rear yard 15 feet 15 feet Landscaping The proposed site plan indicates landscaping on Mainstreet and 17 Avenue. The site will be required to have nine plantings of the correct size. The site plans indicate six trees of the correct size. The Council does have the ability to wave the additional plantings if parking would be removed. Staff recommends that the six plantings be increased in size to a 3.5 -inch diameter. Public Works The following are the comments of the public works department: 1. The site previously had underground fuel storage tanks. It is our understanding that the tanks have been removed. Documentation should be provided showing testing be preformed and no soil contamination exists on the site. 2. It appears the concrete driveway aprons are planned to be replaced. This work should be done in accordance with standard plate STRT -6A. 3. It appears no NPDES permit is required as the site is less than 1 acre. 4. Contact Art Carlson for water service and sanitary service permit. Any abandoned water services need to be cut off at the main. 5. Boulevard tree planting should be reviewed and approved by Ray Vogtman prior to installation. Tree planting should be in accordance with City Standard plate SPP -12. 6. Storm sewer is proposed to connect to an existing catch basin at the southwest corner of Mainstreet and 17 Ave. The depth of this storm sewer is very shallow and does not provide sufficient cover over the proposed pipe. It appears there is a storm sewer of sufficient depth in 17 Avenue that could serve the property. Our records indicate the storm sewer in 17 Ave. flows south and is 27 inches in diameter. The minimum acceptable storm sewer pipe diameter is 12 inches. Storm sewer in the public right - of -way must be reinforced concrete pipe. • • CR03 -159 Page 4 7. Water quality treatment proposed for the site consists of two sump catch basins. Typically, for this type of site redevelopment, a stormceptor or approved equal has been installed in order to provide treatment that traps sediment as well as floatables. A storm water management plan should be prepared detailing the effectiveness of the treatment. Additionally a maintenance plan must be developed for periodic maintenance of the treatment components. A legal document must then be recorded with Hennepin County detailing the maintenance obligations of the property owner. 8, Provisions should be made in the drainage plan to contain a spill of fuel on the site. 9. Any utility cuts into pavement on 17 Avenue or Mainstreet shall be restored in accordance with the City's right -of -way management ordinance. 10. Parking and building setbacks should be reviewed by planning for compliance with zoning. 11. The site plan should show dimensions from the building, curb, and dumpster enclosure to the lot lines. 12. The curb proposed along the west property line should meet the required setback of 2 feet from the property line. 13. A parking lot permit will be required from the Engineering Department for construction 14. A Right-of-Way permit will be required from the Engineering Department for construction, 15. A permit from Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is required for construction. Trash The trash area will be located on the south side of the building and enclosed, as required by the ordinance. Fire Marshal The Fire Marshal has reviewed the preliminary plans and is concerned regarding the placement of the pumps. There may be a problem with the far easterly pump because all pumps must be visible from the person inside the building, and a car at the westerly pumps may block the view. Surrounding Uses The site is surrounded by businesses to the north, south, east, and west. CR03 -159 Page 5 Sidewalk There are sidewalks on 17 Avenue and Mainstreet; both of these sidewalks will remain. Exterior The exterior of the building will be brick. There will be an accent band around the top of the building. The windows will have awnings. A canopy above the gas pumps is proposed. • What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? Ms. Anderson briefly reviewed the request because the variance discussion touched on most of the site specifics. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding this item. Alternatives. 1. Approve the conditional use permit to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. By approving the conditional use permit to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet, the applicant will be able to construct the gas station as proposed. 2. Deny the conditional use permit to construct a gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. By denying the conditional use permit, the applicant will not be able to construct the gas station as proposed. If the City Council considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative. 3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is needed, the item should be continued. CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: 03 -95 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GAS STATION AT 1702 MAINSTREET WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP03 -8 has been made by Todd Beugen and Barry Goldstien; T.B.G. Properties; WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for a conditional use permit was made by Todd Beugen and Barry Goldstien; T.B.G. Properties on July 25, 2003; 2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on August 26, 2003: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. The City Council continued the Conditional Use Permit on September 2, 2003 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and 4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows: The north 122 feet of Lots 6 and 7 and the east 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 2, Boulevard Manor Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit CUP03 -8 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed use meets the requirements for a conditional use permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP03 -8 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the watershed district approves the proposed development if required. 2. That the public works department approves the final drainage, utility, and grading plans. 3. That the applicant secures all the permits required from the Engineering Department. 4. That the parking space adjacent to the west property is two feet from the lot line. 5. That the six plantings are increased to 3.5 inches in diameter. 6. That the fire marshal approves the placement of the gas pumps. 7. That the applicant signs a declaration that the property will remain in common ownership as long as the proposed improvements exist or replat and pay any attorney fees and or costs associated with this document. Adopted this 21st day of October 2003. ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk Eugene J. 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IN FEET PRELIMINARY PLAN ' GRAD RD 12-25-031PREISMINARY 10 -1 RENEED PER CITY RENEW PLAN DESIGNED: MTJ DRAWN: PSH I HEREB CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED LINGER MY DIRECT ANo BY ME AM A DULY LICENSED PROES90NAL UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING T.B.G. PROPERTIES 1702 MAIN STREET HOPKINS MINNESOTA GRADING, DRAINAGE & EROSION CONTROL PLAI 0044. N0. I PL0TIE0: 10606 DRAWING ND. oao CALL 4-8 HOURS BEFORE DIGGING: GOPHER STATE ONE CALL mINIZOLTNITEn—rgt011as 10-1-03 RENSED PER CITY NEN -OD PRELIMINARY P. a DESI MT J DRAWN: P9H CHECKED EY: '231.1CRE7. iLRr 1;1;ter R. USSR ' SLIV422.4 APRON I HEREBY CERTIFY NAT NIS PLAN WAS PREPARED EY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND NAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSION& ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF 119 STATE OF MINNESOTA MARK T. AGFA PR. ' SANITINYTETTSERVICE E,1 I ■ FNESEF' 1 tarozw- 1 7TH AVENUE r CANNEGT P, EN OS REPAIR STRUCTURE. STREET rreraIIM"'` 000 122.40 C,NE°.ETE CUE■9 CC GONC.FiL 1:9911 NEW BUILDING 1,763 S.F. FFE 930.0 CONC. F10E,, 0,N LINE '• N00'34 23 W 122.38 Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING :No 16. AVENUE MUM{ Bun. B. Pumas& we ad. TEL (ves) DeG-11:64 TAR (MI ORS-108A 11: T.B.G. PROPERTIES 1702 MAIN STREET HOPKINS, MINNESOTA VV rircinto UTILITY PLAN 1M■ SCALE IN = PRELIMINARY PLAN COMM. NO. 10E00 CRANING NO. C2 PLOTTED: • • October 16, 2003 Proposed Action: Supporting Information CITY OF NOPKINS Council Report 2003 -160 Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2003 -97, Resolution 2003 -98 and Resolution 2003 -99 authorizing staff submittal of environmental cleanup grant applications to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County in conjunction with the proposed Knox Property /Luther redevelopment. Overview As part of the proposed redevelopment of the Knox Property site by Luther Company, staff has been asked to support and submit grant applications for environmental remediation to DEED, Met Council and Hennepin County. Each of these agencies administers a separate environmental grant program (although joint applications are often made to DEED and Met Council). Various forms of soil contamination exist on the Knox Property which must be addressed before any development such as the one proposed by Luther Company can occur. Grant funds from these programs would be used for soil remediation and other necessary cleanup. Applicants for the respective grant funds must be municipalities or other such agencies. Therefore, Hopkins would act as the official sponsor and applicant for these programs. Luther Company has hired Landmark Environmental to draft all applications and all costs associated with the development of the applications will be paid by Luther Company. There is no local match requirement from the City of Hopkins (Met Council funds would, however, be used as a local match for DEED funding, if successful). The deadline for the next funding cycle for all three programs is November 1, 2003. The total amount of the three grant requests will be $912,000 with 75% ($684,000) of that figure coming from DEED, 13% ($118,560) from the Met Council and 12% ($109,440) from Hennepin County. At the time this report is being written, City staff is awaiting receipt of current drafts of the applications. • Resolution 2003 -97 Authorizing Application to DEED • Resolution 2003 -98 Authorizing Application to Met Council • Resolution 2003 -99 Authorizing Application to Hennepin County Steven J!Stahmer Assistant to the City Manager Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: • CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2003 -97 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT PROGRAM, COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT SIGNATURES WHEREAS the City of Hopkins is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Housing Incentives Program for 2003 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make application for funds under this program; and WHEREAS the City has identified a clean -up project within the City at 250 5 St. South for redevelopment by Luther Company that meets the purposes and criteria of this program; and WHEREAS the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration; and WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreements; and WHEREAS the City agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the grant application submitted on November 1, 2003 and that City staff is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding this project; and WHEREAS the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified; and WHEREAS the City has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice; NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Hopkins may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project and that the City of Hopkins certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements. • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this day of , 2003. ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2003 -98 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT WHEREAS the City of Hopkins is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Housing Incentives Program for 2003 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make application for funds under this account; and WHEREAS the City has identified a clean -up project within the City at 250 5 St. South for redevelopment by Luther Company that meets the purposes and criteria of this account; and WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration; and WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreements; and WHEREAS the City Council of Hopkins, Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the grant application to be submitted on November 1, 2003; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins city manager, Steve Mielke, is hereby authorized to apply to the Metropolitan Council for cleanup remediation assistance on behalf of the City of Hopkins and to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this day of , 2003. ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUND BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins supports the environmental financial grant application to be submitted to the Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services on November 1, 2003, by the City of Hopkins for the Luther Company site at 250 5 Ave. S. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this day of , 2003. ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2003 -99 Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor