CR 05-25 Site Plan Review - Supervalu
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April 13,2005
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NOPKINS
Council Report 05-25
SITE PLAN REVIEW - SUPERV ALU
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 05-18 approving an
addition to the south side of the building at 300 Second Avenue South.
Overview.
Supervalu is proposing to construct a 120,000-square-foot addition to the existing building at 300
Second Avenue South. The proposed addition will be located on the south side of the existing
building. SuperValu is proposing to remove the existing fence, and construct a new fence that
would meet the requirements of the Fire Marshal if the neighborhood wants the fence replaced.
When the existing building was constructed, a height variance was granted. If the building
addition is to match the existing building, a height variance will have to be granted.
There will be no dock doors, truck traffic, yard noise, tractor/trailer fumes/noise on the south side
of the new addition. The only lighting on the south side will be lighting above the fire doors.
Primarv Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
. What are the specifics of the development?
Supporting Documents.
. Analysis of issues
. Site Plans
Nanc S. Anderson, AICP
Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/ A Budgeted:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Y/N
Source:
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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 1-2, General Industrial. The Comprehensive Plan has designated
this site as Industrial. The proposed development complies with both documents.
· What are the preliminary specifics of the development?
Building
The proposed 120,000-square-foot addition will be added to the south side of the existing
building. The exterior will match the existing building.
Parking
At the submittal for site plan review, the applicant will have to demonstrate that there is adequate
parking for the site. The addition will require 60 new parking spaces. The total site is required
to have 546 parking spaces with the proposed addition. The site will have 562 parking spaces.
Landscaping
The addition will require 60 new plantings for the site in addition to the plantings that will have
to be replaced. The applicant has not submitted a landscape plan at this time. The applicant is
having a neighborhood meeting on February 16th, After input from the neighborhood a
landscape plan will be completed. This plan will be available at the Zoning and Planning
meeting.
Exterior.
The exterior will be the same as the existing building, pre-cast concrete panels. The applicant
has stated that they will work with the neighborhood with paint to break up the appearance of the
wall.
Access
Access to the site will not change. The existing access to the site is from Fifth Avenue.
Setbacks
The building is required to have a 40-foot setback. The plan indicates more than a 40-foot
setback.
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Engineering/Public Works
Storm Drainage
The drainage calcs show a decrease in runoff from the existing to proposed condition. This is
due to 2 factors. 1) They are an additional 0.65 acres unaccounted for in their computations. 2)
The time of concentration is longer for the proposed condition, which has the effect of reducing
the rainfall intensity for the calculations.
I recommend having the cales resubmitted for review clarifying and correcting these issues.
As a general comment, there are storm sewers crossing each other with some going to the pond
and others straight to the storm sewer system. It may make sense to try and limit the crossovers
by redirecting some of the roof drainage from the one outlet to the other while maintaining the
same total discharge for each.
Water System
Should the internal loop 12" water main be connected to the public line on Fifth Street? It would
likely improve flows for the area in general.
Sanitary Sewer
No comments.
Miscellaneous
Light pollution from the door lights can be minimized by using directed door lights and using
coatings on the doors that have low reflectivity.
It looks like there is an opportunity for additional plantings on the south edge of Buffer Park
without dramatically impacting the play area.
Grading looked fine.
Fire Marshal
The Firs Marshal has reviewed the plans. He has found them acceptable. The fence either has to
be removed or doors constructed in the fence. The reason for this is the fire department needs
access to the doors on the south side of the building.
Height
The Zoning Ordinance stipulates that the maximum height for an industrial building abutting a'
residential zoning is 35 feet. The proposed addition's height varies from 43' 8" to 47' 8". A
variance will have to be granted for this height.
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Watershed District
The Watershed District will have to approve this addition.
Surrounding Uses
The site is surrounded by residential on the south, Highway 169 to the east, SuperValu
perishables building to the west and industrial uses to the north.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the site plan to construct an addition to the building at 300 Second Avenue South.
By approving the site plan review to construct an addition, the applicant will be able to
construct the addition within the ordinance requirements.
2. Deny the site plan to construct an addition to the building at 300 Second Avenue South. By
denying the addition, the applicant will not be able to construct the addition 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. This alternative is an option ifthe applicant agrees.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 05-18
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION
WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan Review SPR05-1 has been made by Supervalu;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a site plan review was made by Supervalu on January 31,
2005;
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 February 22, and March 8, 2005: all persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered;
4. The Hopkins City Council considered the application for the site plan review on
March 15, and AprilS, 2005; and
4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Supervalu Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Site Plan Review SPR05-1
hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the proposed development meets the requirements for site plan approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan Review SPR05-1 is hereby
approved based on the following conditions:
1. That the Watershed District approves the development.
2. That the final drainage, grading and utility plans are approved.
Adopted this 13th day of April 2005.
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk