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Planning Commission Packet 11-07-2012
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2012 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve the October 17, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes. B. Lucky's 13 Pub. Approve a variance to allow the size of a freestanding sign at 3000 Harbor Lane to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet. 2012083) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Wayzata Public Schools. Site plan amendment and conditional use permit amend ent for a building expansion a„d r elated site irnpr V.ements at Sul set Hill Elementary School. (2012080) B. Visual Communications. PUD amendment to alter the existing signage at the WestHealth Campus. (2012085) CX'dAIMRIR[* *I 8. ADJOURNMENT 5. A. Draft Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Dick Kobussen, Commissioners Nathan Robinson, Scott Nelson, Bryan Oakley, Gordon Petrash and Marc Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair James Davis STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Public Works Director Doran Cote and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the October 17, 2012 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Anderson referenced Page 3 Paragraph 4 and changed "water main in the paved surface" to "water main in and a paved surface ". MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the amended September 19, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes_ Vnte_ 6 Ayes, MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2012054) Vice Chair Kobussen introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for the 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Program. Public Works Director Cote gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Petrash asked what happens to the fire rescue vehicle which is being replaced. Draft Planning Commission Minutes October 17, 2012 Page 2 Public Works Director Cote said it depends on the type of vehicle being replaced. He said some are auctioned, but fire equipment is hard to auction and does not have a lot of value at auction. Public Works Director Cote said often times they will do an alternative bid on the replacement of the new vehicle and will have a trade in value at that time. Public Works Director Cote said they will compare what the city could get at auction versus what the city can get as a trade in. He added suppliers of the fire apparatus often know people who might need the used equipment and we always work to get the best deal. Vice Chair Kobussen asked why the self-propelled sprayer and water truck were eliminated in 2014 or if they were moved to 2017. Public Works Director Cote explained that the park maintenance staff no longer uses the sprayer, and the water truck was used for freezing outdoor rinks, of which we don't have that many of any more. Commissioner Oakley noted there are seven police squads replaced in 2013, but none are listed for subsequent years. Public Works Director Cote said we budget for five to eight squads every year and they are listed in the All Projects section. Commissioner Petrash asked if the fourth fire station has already been sited. Public Works Director Cote said the pumping station and 6- million gallon reservoir at the northwest corner of Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road were located in anticipation of a fourth fire station also being located at that site, if needed in the future. He added the site could also accommodate a third water treatment plant. Commissioner Anderson asked about funding sources listed as "other" for park and recreation and streets. Public Works Director Cote said for the streets projects we don't know the failding source until direction is given by the City Council. Public Works Director Cote explained the ice center training facility is in its infancy stage. He said there is a $150,000 funding gap and they are seeking another partner - either Acceleration Minnesota or the school district, and are also looking at grants. Commissioner Anderson said developers have been paying for Dunkirk Lane as development occurs. He asked if the cost of infilling Dunkirk Lane would be assessed back to the properties that will benefit when they develop. Public Works Director Cote said they are proposing to assess a portion of the cost. Public Works Director Cote said they have told parties interested in developing properties adjacent to Dunkirk Lane that should they come first, they will have to pay the cost of those improvements. Draft Planning Commission Minutes October 1772012 Page 3 Commissioner Anderson asked where the offset would occur when a property owner is charged for the road. Public Works Director Cote said the proposed funding source would be the 70% assessment and the offset would be municipal state aid. Vice Chair Kobussen asked why in some cases, spending would be higher than funding sources identified. Public Works Director Cote stated he will be reconciling both the water resources projects and the street projects as there have been changes to this document since it went to the City Council. Vice Chair Kobussen asked if the portable generator 13- CE -NEW2 would be a new project. Public Works Director Cote said that generator would be a new project with the addition of the well off Vicksburg Lane near Shenandoah Lane. He said the generator is needed in case of a power failure. Vice Chair Kobussen asked if the city hall window replacement 13 -FM -004 is a new project. Public Works Director Cote said that project was initiated in 2011 and is for replacement of city hall windows in the oldest portion of the building. Vice Chair Kobussen opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Petrash, to approve the request by the City of Plymouth for the 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Program. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS S. ADJ Oi] -104ME N T MOTION by Vice Chair Kobussen, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p,m. Agenda Number File 2012083 5-b B. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING STAFF REPORT TO: Plymouth Planning Commission FROM: Shawn Drill, Senior Planner (509 -5456) through Barbara Thomson, Planning Manager MEETING DATE: November 7, 2012 APPLICANT: Lucky's 13 Pub PROPOSAL: Variance to allow the size of a freestanding sign to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet SUBJECT SITE: 3000 Harbor Lane, Suite 200 (restaurant tenant at the Comfort Inn) GUIDING: C (commercial) ZONING: C -3 (highway commercial) REVIEW DEADLINE: February 12, 2013 DES CRIPTi0N OF RE. Q%UES T : The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow the freestanding sign located in the southwest portion of the site (near the Harbor Lane /Empire Lane intersection) to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet in surface area. Notice of the public meeting was mailed to all property owners within 200 feet. A copy of the notification area map is attached. File 2012083 Page 2 CONTEXT: Surrounding Land Uses Previous Actions The site was developed in 1980. In 1988, a variance was granted to allow a 15- square foot freestanding sign in the southwest portion of the site. That sign was approved as a secondary freestanding sign on the site, because a freestanding pylon sign already existed in the east portion of the site along I -494. In 1998, a variance was granted to increase the size of the freestanding pylon sign in the east portion of the site from 96 square feet to 132 square feet. That variance allowed the hotel to have 96 square feet of signage and the restaurant tenant to have 36 square feet of signage on the pylon along I -494. Without the variances, such a commercial site would be limited to one freestanding sign with a maximum size of 100 square feet in surface area. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION- MAKING: The city's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposal meets the standards for a variance. The city has a relatively high level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards for a variance. ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: The applicant will be operating a new restaurant, Lucky's 13 Pub, within the restaurant tenant space at the Comfort Inn Hotel, 3000 Harbor Lane. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow the secondary freestanding sign, which is located in the southwest portion of the site, to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet in surface area. Under the proposal, the applicant would install a 7 -foot by 7 -foot illuminated sign on the existing stone monument sign base. A 15- square foot illuminated sign for the former restaurant tenant (Axel's Bonfire) was recently removed from that sign base. The proposed sign would be single- sided, and would face toward the west so it is visible to eastbound travelers on Harbor Lane. Adjacent Land Use Guiding Zoning North Vacant office site CO O and town offices commercial office) office) West (across Daycare and C C -3 Empire Lane) event center East (across. Office CO PUD 1 494) planned unit devel.) South Auto body repair C C -5 and self storage commcrcial/industrial) Southwest Auto service uses C C -3 Previous Actions The site was developed in 1980. In 1988, a variance was granted to allow a 15- square foot freestanding sign in the southwest portion of the site. That sign was approved as a secondary freestanding sign on the site, because a freestanding pylon sign already existed in the east portion of the site along I -494. In 1998, a variance was granted to increase the size of the freestanding pylon sign in the east portion of the site from 96 square feet to 132 square feet. That variance allowed the hotel to have 96 square feet of signage and the restaurant tenant to have 36 square feet of signage on the pylon along I -494. Without the variances, such a commercial site would be limited to one freestanding sign with a maximum size of 100 square feet in surface area. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION- MAKING: The city's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposal meets the standards for a variance. The city has a relatively high level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards for a variance. ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: The applicant will be operating a new restaurant, Lucky's 13 Pub, within the restaurant tenant space at the Comfort Inn Hotel, 3000 Harbor Lane. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow the secondary freestanding sign, which is located in the southwest portion of the site, to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet in surface area. Under the proposal, the applicant would install a 7 -foot by 7 -foot illuminated sign on the existing stone monument sign base. A 15- square foot illuminated sign for the former restaurant tenant (Axel's Bonfire) was recently removed from that sign base. The proposed sign would be single- sided, and would face toward the west so it is visible to eastbound travelers on Harbor Lane. File 2012083 Page 3 In exchange for the requested sign, the applicant states that they would not replace the 36- square foot restaurant tenant sign that would otherwise be allowed on the primary freestanding sign, which is the existing pylon sign in the east portion of the site along I -494. A 36- square foot sign for the former restaurant tenant was recently removed from the pylon. Although the subject site is visible from I -494, the access route to the site from 1 -494 is via westbound Highway 55 to northbound Fernbrook Lane to eastbound Harbor Lane. The purpose for the variance request is to allow a sign that is large enough to be visible for travelers at the Fernbrook Lane/Harbor Lane intersection, in order to improve wayfinding to the restaurant. The applicant states that the signage is needed in order for the restaurant to be successful at this location. The sign would be located roughly 300 feet from the Fernbrook Lane/I'Iarbor Lane intersection. The applicant states that the sign would need to be 49 square feet as requested, in order to be seen from that intersection. The applicant further states that a 15- square foot sign, as presently allowed, would not be effective in helping motorists locate the restaurant. The site presently is allowed to have 147 square feet of freestanding signage, as follows: Freestanding Si na a Location Size (S q. Ft.) Primary sign (pylon): East portion of site (along I -494) 132 Secondary sign: Southwest portion of site (near Harbor Lane /Empire Lane intersection) 15 Total: 1 147 Under the proposal, the site would have 145 square feet of freestanding signage, as follows: Freestanding Si age Location Size (S q. Ft.) 96 Primary sign (pylon): East portion of site (along I -494) existing Comfort Inn sign) Second sign: Southwest portion of site ( near Harbor 49proposeLuc lry's oLane /Empire Lane intersection) 13 Pub Total: 145 If the requested variance is granted, the approving resolution (draft copy attached) would include a condition repealing the 1998 variance, which approved the 36- square foot restaurant tenant signage that was added to the pylon sign along 1 -494. Consequently, if the requested variance is granted, the total amount of freestanding signage on the site would be decreased by two square feet, from 147 square feet to 145 square feet. In review of the request, staff finds that the applicable variance standards would be met, as follows: 1) The variance and resulting sign would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance, and would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. File 2012083 Page 4 2) The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. "Practical difficulties" means that: a. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The amount of freestanding signage on the site would actually decrease by two square feet under the proposal. b. The request is due to circumstances unique to the property that were not created by the applicant. The site with its related circuitous access route is presently difficult for motorists to find. The requested signage would improve wayfinding to the restaurant. c. The variance and resulting sign would not alter the essential character of the locality. The site is surrounded by other commercial properties, and there are no residential properties in the area. 3) The variance request is not based exclusively upon economic considerations, but rather, is requested in order to assist motorists in finding the restaurant. 4) The variance and resulting sign would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. 5) The variance and resulting sign would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties, nor would it increase traffic congestion in the public streets, increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood. 6) The variance requested is the minimum action required to address or alleviate the practical difficulties. RECOMMENDATION: Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the size of a freestanding sign to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet at 3000 IT Lame, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the attached resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution Approving Variance 2. Location Map 3. Aerial Photo 4. Notification Area Map 5. Variance Standards 6, Applicant's Narrative 7. Sign Graphic P;/ PlanningApplications /StaffReports/PC /2012/2012083 Lucky's 13 Pub Sign VAR pc CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION No. 2012- A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR LUCKY'S 13 PUB TO ALLOW THE SIZE OF FREESTANDING SIGN AT 3000 HARBOR LANE TO BE INCREASED FROM 15 SQUARE FEET TO 49 SQUARE FEET, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 98 -405 2012083) WHEREAS, Lucky's 13 Pub has requested approval of a variance to allow the size of a freestanding sign at 3000 Harbor Lane to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet; and WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, PLYMOUTH FREEWAY CENTER 2ND ADDITION, according to the recorded plat, Hennepin County, Minnesota. AND That part of Outlot A, ELWELL MILEY AND QUINN ADDITION, according to the recorded plat, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying southerly of the easterly extension across it, of the north line of Lot 1, Block 1, PLYMOUTH FREEWAY CENTER 2ND ADDITION, according to the recorded plat, Hennepin County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Lucky's 13 Pub for a variance to allow the size of a freestanding sign to be increased from 15 square feet to 49 square feet, for property located at 3000 Harbor Lane, subject to the following: 1. The requested variance is hereby approved, in accordance with the application received by the city on October 4, 2012, except as may be amended by this resolution. 2. The requested variance is approved, based on the finding that all applicable variance standards would be met, as follows: a) The variance and resulting sign would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance, and would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. Resolution 2012- 2012083) Page 2 b) The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. "Practical difficulties" means that: 1) The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The amount of freestanding signage on the site would actually decrease by two square feet under the proposal. 2) The request is due to circumstances unique to the property that were not created by the applicant. The site with its related circuitous access route is presently difficult for motorists to find. The requested signage would improve wayfinding to the restaurant. 3) The variance and resulting sign would not alter the essential character of the locality. The site is surrounded by other commercial properties, and there are no residential properties in the area. c) The variance request is not based exclusively upon economic considerations, but rather, is requested in order to assist motorists in finding the restaurant. d) The variance and resulting sign would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. e) The variance and resulting sign would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties, nor would it increase traffic congestion in the public streets, increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood. f) The variance requested is the minimum action required to address or alleviate the practical difficulties. 3. A sign permit and an electrical permit are required prior to installation of the sign. 4. Resolution No. 98 -405 which approved a sign variance and was adopted by the City Council on July 8, 1998, and which was recorded with the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on October 15, 1998 as Document No. 3074136.0 is hereby repealed. 5. The variance shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has commenced the authorized improvement or use, or unless the applicant, with the consent of the property owner, has received prior approval from the city to extend the expiration date for up to one additional year, as regulated under section 21030.06 of the zoning ordinance. ADOPTED on this * * day of * * * *, 2012. Resolution 2012- 2012083) Page 3 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on , 2012, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this day of City Clerk Location Map - 2012083 Lucky's 13 Pub 3000 Harbor Lane Request for a Sign Variance r1RD of Plymouth, Minnesota Legend C, Comercial CC, City Center CO, Commercial Office IP, Planned Industrial LA -1, Living Area 1 LA -2, Living Area 2 LA -3, Living Area 3 LA -4, Living Area 4 LA -R1 LA -R2 LA -R3 LA -RT P -I, Public !Semi- Publictinstitutional 500 250 0 500 1,000 1,500 Feet City of Aerial Photograph a 2012033 Plymouth, Minnesota 170 55 0 17D 340 510 Feet 47 11 13) 22-118-22-24 0) 9 IS M-31 For more information contact: Print Date: 10/4/2012 I Hennepin County GIS Division Map Legend i 300 South 6th Street Map Scale: V = 261' Minneapolis, MN 55497 Buffer Size: 200 feet MajorMajor hasigisJnfWatero@co.hennepin.mn.us r I,irsgr I oacfi Map Comments: ' Parcel + 3000 HARBOR LAN Buffer Region PLYMOUTH, MN Selec #Pd Parcels s is M % rgM 10/4/2012 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Community Development Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 763)504 -5450 FAX (763) 504 -5407 ZONING ORDINANCE VARIANCE STANDARDS The City Council or Zoning Administrator may approve a variance application {major or minor, respectively} only upon finding that all of the following criteria, as applicable, have been met: 1. The variance, and its resulting construction or project, would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter, and would be consistent with the comprehensive plan. 2. The variance applicant has satisfactorily established that there are practical difficulties in complying with this Chapter. "Practical difficulties" means that: a the applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter; b. the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property that were not created by the landowner; and c. the variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality. 3. The variance request is not based exclusively upon economic considerations. 4. The variance, and its resulting construction or project, would not be detrimental to the public welfare, nor would it be injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. 5. The variance, and its resulting construction or project, would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties, nor would it substantially increase traffic congestion in public streets, increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood. 6. The variance requested is the minimum action required to address or alleviate the practical difficulties. Section 21030 - Plymouth Zoning Ordinance Forms: Zovariancestds.docx October 30, 2012 City of Plymouth Planning Commission and City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482 Re: Variance narrative for Lucky's 13 Pub at 3000 Harbor Lane We are grateful for your consideration and support of our plan for a new sign to Identify our business. cP012— 083 Our location is on the Southeast side of the existing Comfort Inn Building. This location is set back several hundred feet from 494 and has limited visibility from all directions. This location has had two other restaurants and we believe that part of the failing of these two previous restaurants was due to the fact that people simply could not see the open restaurant or could not find the place. We are asking for a variance to -allow us to better identify our restaurant at the entrance drive to the site corning from Fernbrook Lane. We propose increasing the size of the sign at that location from 15 square feet to 49 square feet, Our plan incorporates the existing stone monument base as shown in the drawings furnished. The sign would be single sided, internally illuminated and finished as shown in the drawings supplied. It would comply with all other City ordinances with the exception of the requested size Increase. The sign would be 7'x 7' and placed on the existing base at eye level to motorists. We have already removed the 36 square foot Axel's Bonfire sign from the pylon along 1-494. We have also removed the 15 square foot Axel's Bonfire sign fro the existing sign base in the Southwest - corner of the site, We do not want to replace signage on the pylon in exchange for the sign as requested. Answers to the "Variance Standards" questions are as follows: 1: The addition of the sign is In harmony as It complies with general provisions and offers the private business an effective opportunity to identify the business and the public better visibility to find the business. 2a: It is a reasonable request as it meets all other sign ordinances and fits within the scale of the property and scope of the business activities at this location. 2b: The owner did not design the setbacks of the freeway or limited access to the property. It is a building location that Is "tucked away ". 2c:- The area is strictly commercial and will not deter from the surrounding area businesses. 3: The request and its' intent is to identify the business -and help people find their way to the location, 4: The design and proposed sign will promote public awareness of the restaurant by identifying the business and better helping the public to find the location. 5: The sign will help traffic by making it easier to identify the location of the business, 6: This will help to Identify the new business without harming anyone but will help the general public to find the restaurant from the street and that is paramount and may be the key for this restaurant, at this location to succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 651 - 270 -6051. Thank you for your consideration In this matter, Charlie Burrows 1.352 Sibley Memorial highway • Mendota, Minnesota a 661.452.1311 t Lp u 0 70 3 m 0 r; --h C: tn E$ t. f \f tg 12 Agenda Number File 2012080 L !l . PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING STAFF REPORT TO: Plymouth Planning Commission FROM: Joshua Doty, Senior Planner (509 -5453) through Barbara Thomsof, Planning Manager MEETING DATE: November 7, 2012 APPLICANT: Independent School District 4284, Wayzata Public Schools PROPOSAL: Site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a building expansion and related site improvements LOCATION: Sunset Hill Elementary School, 13005 Sunset Trail North GUIDING: P -I ( Public /Semi - public /institutional) ZONING: RSF -1 (Single Family Detached 1) REVIEW DEADLINE: January 18, 2013 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a building expansion at Sunset Hill Elementary School. The applicant would construct a 2,036 - square foot building addition in a courtyard in the north- central portion of the building. The applicant would also construct a 6,939- square foot building addition on the southeast side of the building. Under the amendment, the exiting drive aisle would be re- constructed around the building addition. The one -story building additions would allow for an expanded cafeteria, three new classrooms and a restroom. Notice of this public meeting was mailed to all property owners within 200 feet. The notification area map is attached. 2012080 Page 2 CONTEXT: Surrounding Land Uses e,.,..,,c "il.. n_ ... _. dk.- .[;•,.:e:» T.:r.,__ 3 ry{. a 7 dipk4wp _, fk4 r144 }.A4 .%..._ AL '.Ce:_ L:iq Al l Z""%' ' #.St°x ° ._z'. 4. Y^' . iv `Zontn ....:W: prth East; & Single- Family Homes LA -I RSF -1 Sr uth f Ct Single- Family Homes NIA NIA nnenkaM Natural Characteristics of The site is located in the shoreland management overlay district for Cavanaugh Lake. The request complies with the 25- percent impervious surface requirement for this district (see table below). The subject property is located within the Bassett Creek drainage district. The site has two high quality wetlands located on the northeast and east sides of the site. The expansion project would not impact the wetlands. No portion of the property lies within a floodplain and the application is not subject to tree preservation. Previous Actions Affecting Site In 1989, the City Council approved a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow the construction of a 2,387- square foot building addition. In 1999, the City Council approved a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow a 2,800- square foot addition on the east side of the building and two additions totaling approximately 1,400- square feet on the west side of the building. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION- MAKING: The city's discretion in approving or denying a site plan amendment is limited to whether or not the proposal complies with the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the city must then approve the site plan amendment. The city's discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit is limited to whether or not the proposal meets the standards listed in the zoning ordinance. If it meets the specified standards, the city must approve the permit. However, the level of discretion is affected by the fact that some of the standards may be open to interpretation. 2012080 Page 3 ANALYSIS: Site Plan Amendment The applicant is requesting a site plan amendment to allow; 1) a 2,036 - square foot building addition in a courtyard in the north- central portion of the building; 2) a 6,939- square foot building addition on the southeast side of the building; 3) reconstruction of the drive aisle around the southeast side of the addition; 4) lighting improvements; and 5) storm water improvements. The applicant states that the project is being requested to provide additional classrooms and improve the school cafeteria. Wayzata School District has made similar applications the city to improve Greenwood and Oakwood Elementary Schools. ,Staff expects that these applications will move forward to the Planning Commission in December, 2012. The zoning ordinance contains specific standards for approval of a site plan. Staff has reviewed the application with these standards and summarized them as follows: z _ndardsforfheRD srct Binding SetbaeK° 50 feet 71 feet Yes p e Aa "sle Setback r)ront 30 feet 43 feet Yes ulildingegla 35 feet 21 feet Yes Paxk1 g 90 stalls 113 stalls Yes ndsep ng Nine trees Unknown Unknown* pr o[ur c e U 25 percent 23.7 percent Yes M Area Gaerage maximum tin at IMM Siile[clin Full Shieldedy- y_ Full Shielded Yes Ot VIa imuM tiageerPzxEur 450 watts Unknown Unknown* atts pe5q 0.18 Unknown Unknown* IHSMIPNPP_MEQ k-, = Addressed in Resolution 2012080 Page 4 Storm Water Runoff The city requires that storm drainage systems be designed so that the post - development rate of runoff from a site does not exceed the pre - development rate of runoff. Additionally, the city requires treatment of storm water runoff before it enters the drainage system. To accommodate post - development runoff, the applicant is proposing to construct a rain garden southeast of the school. With the conditions in the attached resolution, the proposed drainage plan complies with city regulations. Building Materials Section 21115.03, subd. 1 of the zoning ordinance specifies general standards for building construction. The building addition would be finished with brick to match the existing school. The proposed building materials would comply with the ordinance. Conditional Use Permit Amendment The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit amendment to allow expansion of the existing school. The building addition would allow for three new classrooms, an expanded cafeteria and restrooms for the school district. The Planning Commission must review the requested conditional use permit with the seven conditional use permit standards listed in the zoning ordinance. A copy of the standards is attached. Staff used these standards to review the application and finds that the request meets the applicable standards as follows: Comprehensive PIan: The property is guided P -I ( Public /Semi - Public /Institutional). The comprehensive plan considers schools to be complementary uses in the P -1 district. Schools are an allowable conditional use in the RSF -1 (Single Family Detached 1) district and would, therefore, be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Public Welfare: The proposed use would not be detrimental to the general public health, welfare, morals, or comfort. Impact on Surrounding Property: The proposed use would not be injurious to the immediately surrounding properties or to the city as a whole. Orderly Development: The proposed use would be located within a fully developed area and would not impede any improvements to any surrounding properties. Public Facilities: The subject site is adequately served by public facilities. District Regulations: The proposed use would comply with the regulations of the RSF -1 zoning district. 2012080 Page 5 Performance Standards: The proposed use would not alter the previously approved site plan and access would be available to serve the proposed use. Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for Independent School District #284, Wayzata Public Schools for an expansion at 13005 Sunset Trail, subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2. Conditional Use Permit Standards 3, Applicant's Narrative 4. Location Map 5. Notification Area Map 6. Aerial Photo 7. Site Graphics RTlanning AppliealionslStaffReporis\P0201 112012080 Sunset Hill Expansion SPA CUPA.docx CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #284, WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION AT SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 13005 SUNSET TRAIL NORTH (2012080) WHEREAS, Independent School District #284, Wayzata Public Schools, has requested approval of a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a building expansion and related site improvements for property legally described as: That part of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 34, Township 188 North, Range 22, West of the Principal Meridian, lying West of the East 272.22 feet thereof and lying South of the Southerly line of County Road No. 15, Hennepin County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Independent School District 4284, Wayzata Public Schools for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow a building expansion and related site improvements, subject to the following conditions: 1. A site plan amendment is approved to allow an 8,475- square foot building expansion and related site improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the city on September 14, 2012, except as may be amended by this resolution. 2. A conditional use pen-nit is approved to allow an expansion of the existing school, with the finding that the applicable conditional use permit standards are met. , 3. A separate buildinLy permit is required prior to commencement of the proiect. 4. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall fulfill the requirements, submit the required information, and revise the plans as indicated below, consistent with the applicable city code, zoning ordinance, and engineering guidelines: a. Complete a site improvement performance agreement and submit a financial guarantee pursuant to section 21045.10 of the zoning ordinance. Resolution 2012 - File No. 2012080 Page 2 b. Submit a revised landscaping plan showing the addition of nine new trees on the property in compliance with section 21130 of the zoning ordinance. c. Submit a revised lighting plan showing maximum wattage, watts per square foot, and shielding in compliance with section 21105.06 of the zoning ordinance. d. Revise plans to show the top and bottom elevations for the proposed retaining wall on the southeast side of the site. e. Agreements: 1. Submit a maintenance agreement for the bio- filtration facility. f. Applicable Permits: 1. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization. 2. NPDES. g. Demolition and Erosion Control Plan: 1. Show the existing gate valve on the watermain to be removed. h. Utility Plan: 1. Provide separate utility plan. 2. Add gate valves at connections to the existing watermain for testing purposes. 3. Call out length and grade of all new storm sewer pipe along with the top of casting and invert elevations of new structures. 4. Show granite rip rap at flared end section locations. 5. Add note: Televise all storm sewer eight inches and larger and deliver a copy of the report to the Plymouth Engineering Division for review. 6. Add note: Plymouth Engineering Division to inspect all storm sewer installation before it is buried. Call 763 -509 -5500 for inspection. 7. Show bio - filtration facility plant locations on the landscaping plan. i. Relocate the new hydrant to an approved location on the east side of the building addition on the east side of the fire lane. j. Provide double -sided fire lane signs in approved locations. 5. All rooftop equipment shall be screened or painted to match the building or screened. 6. Silt fence shall be installed prior to any construction on the site. 7. Standard Conditions: a. The applicant shall remove any diseased or hazardous trees. b. New signage shall receive sign permits when required and shall comply with section 21155 of the zoning ordinance. c. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per ordinance provisions. d. The site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has started the project, or unless the applicant, with the consent of the property owner, has received prior approval from the city to extend the expiration date for up to one additional year, as regulated under sections 21045.09 and 21015.07 of the zoning ordinance. Resolution 2012 - File No. 2012080 Page 3 APPROVED THIS * * * * * DAY OF , 2012. STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on , 2012, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this day of City Clerk ZONING ORDINANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS 21015.02 PROCEDURE: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, an application for a conditional use permit shall be approved or denied within sixty(60) days from the date of its official and complete submission unless extended pursuant to Statute or a time waiver is granted by the applicant. If applicable, processing of the application through required state or federal agencies shall extend the review and decision - making period an additional sixty 60) days unless this limitation is waived by the applicant. Subd.5. The Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: 1. Compliance with and effect upon the Comprehensive Plan, including public facilities and capital improvement plans. 2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comfort. 3. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purpose already Permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. 4. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. 5 . Adequate public facilities and services am available or can be reasonably provided to accommodate the use which is proposed. 6. The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. 7. The conditional use complies with the general and specific performance standards as specified by this Section and this Chapter. Section 21015 - Plymouth Zoning Ordinance forms /cupsta) The following Conditional Use Permit application project narrative is an attachment to the "Planning and Zoning Application Form" for the Sunset Hill Addition project located at 130056 Sunset Trail North, Plymouth, MN, PID # 3411922440013, as submitted by Independent School District #284, Wayzata Public Schools. The following addresses Section 21015.04 Sunset Hill Elementary School was constructed in a low area north and east of the corner of Ridgemont and Sunset Trail. The project consists of 6,939SF addition of four classrooms, toilet facilities, and a 2,036SF addition/ expansion of the existing cafeteria and will be constructed during the school year for full occupancy in August 2013. The exterior materials of the addition and expansion will match, to the greatest extent possible, the existing brick and precast materials. The classrooms will be constructed on the south east corner of the building. Due to that location, the existing grade of the hill south of the school will be modified and a short retaining wall with a fence on the top will be constructed. When the project is completed, the existing site organization, i.e., parking, auto and bus traffic circulation will not change as a result of this project. While the project is being constructed, bus drop off traffic will continue to occur on the property. As a result of the project the existing storm water drainage system will be modified and will not negatively impact the adjacent properties. Legend Location Map - 2012080 ® C, Comercial Wayzata Public Schools, ISD #284 ® CC, City Center Sunset Hill Elementary Expansion F01 CO, Commercial Office Site Plan Amendment & Conditional Use Permit Amendment ® IP, Planned Industrial 0 LA -1, Living Area 1 0 LA -2, Living Area 2 O LA -3, Living Area 3 LA -4, Living Area 4 City of ® LA -R1 Plymouth, Minnesota ® LA -R2 LA -R3 200 900 0 200 400 600 LA -RT Feet P -I, Public !Semi- Publicllnstitutional SITE iw will! 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IN r 3 n,?r 9z P^x CD CD EFa CD 03 co m i V 4 IL M. IN 3 n,?r 9z P^x CD CD EFa CD 03 co M to rm Qz 4 Y Y P 3' = " . pE x a €.3 "ss Who cog 94^ z Fad F$' G•_ T s aft t'--`'[ fzj w md S r R J, A LAY{ a® E® s Ns® FLY x0 c m o o 'gym rrN 5_ 7 m M CDCDn cn Agenda Number File 2012085 (0. B. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING STAFF REPORT TO: Plymouth Planning Commission FROM: Marie Darling, Senior Planner (509 -5457) through Barbara Thomson Planning Manager MEETING DATE: November 7, 2012 APPLICANT: Visual Communications PROPOSAL: PUD Amendment to alter the existing signage at the WestHealth Campus SUBJECT SITE: 3005 Campus Drive GUIDING: CO (commercial office) ZONING: PUD (planned unit development) REVIEW DEADLINE: January 29, 2013 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a PUD amendment to: 1. Standardize the appearance and size of all the signage on the campus consistent with the signage used on all Allina properties. This includes increasing the size of the two signs at the main entries into the campus beyond the currently approved sign plan. 2. Add signage to direct traffic into the new emergency department opening in January of 2013. Notice of the public hearing was published in the city's official newspaper. Two mailed notices were sent out to all property owners within 750 feet of the site. One notice was sent upon city receipt of the application, and the other notice was sent 12 days prior to the public hearing. A File 2012085 Page 2 copy of the notification area map is attached. Development signage has been posted on the property. CONTEXT: Surrounding Land Uses Previous Actions In 1981, the City Council approved the creation of the Northwest Business Campus PUD which includes 150 acres east and north of 1 -494 and Highway 55. In 1993, the City Council approved the PUD general plan for the WestHealth campus, indicating roughly 500,000 square feet of inedical offices, clinics and related uses. The phase I building at this development site (the northerly building) was constructed at that time. In 1997, the City Council approved a PUD general plan amendment for the WestHealth Phase II building (the southerly building), an interim use permit for reduced parking, and a preliminary /final plat to create individual lots for each phase of the project. In 2008, the City Council approved a revised master sign plan for the property that included new freestanding, wall and directional signage. Earlier this year, the City Council approved a PUD general plan amendment and preliminary and final plat for an emergency department addition. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION - MAKING: The city has a relatively high level of discretion in approving PUD amendments. A PUD amendment must be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The city may impose reasonable requirements in a PUD as deemed necessary to protect and promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community. Land. -Use Guiding honing North Office building CO PUD East Multi- tenant IP PUD office /warehouse buildings Southeast ; McDonalds, CO Hotel, and multi - tenant C PUD retail buildings South (Across Hwy Hotels, restaurants, bank C C -3 55) and offices West (across Hotel, restaurants C -3 1-999) - C Ministorage and auto body C -5 repair Previous Actions In 1981, the City Council approved the creation of the Northwest Business Campus PUD which includes 150 acres east and north of 1 -494 and Highway 55. In 1993, the City Council approved the PUD general plan for the WestHealth campus, indicating roughly 500,000 square feet of inedical offices, clinics and related uses. The phase I building at this development site (the northerly building) was constructed at that time. In 1997, the City Council approved a PUD general plan amendment for the WestHealth Phase II building (the southerly building), an interim use permit for reduced parking, and a preliminary /final plat to create individual lots for each phase of the project. In 2008, the City Council approved a revised master sign plan for the property that included new freestanding, wall and directional signage. Earlier this year, the City Council approved a PUD general plan amendment and preliminary and final plat for an emergency department addition. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION - MAKING: The city has a relatively high level of discretion in approving PUD amendments. A PUD amendment must be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The city may impose reasonable requirements in a PUD as deemed necessary to protect and promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community. File 2012085 Page 3 ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: Background The applicant states that AIlina has recently changed the branding they use on all their properties and is therefore proposing to update all the signage on the site to this new brand as shown on the attached graphics. The majority of the new signage proposed is consistent with or smaller than the existing signage, with two exceptions as noted below (page numbers refer to the attached graphics): Proposed signage consistent with previous approvals: The off -site area identification sign at the corner of Campus Drive and Annapolis Circle would be eight feet high and would have a sign area of 18 square feet. (Refer to page 7.) The off -site area identification sign at the comer of Campus Drive and Northwest Boulevard would be an eight -foot high monument sign and would have a sign area of 18 square feet. Refer to page 8.) Both freestanding signs along 1 -494 and Highway 55 would be refaced at the same size. Refer to page 3.) The existing wall signage would be replaced with a larger sign and other wall signage would be added for the emergency department. (Refer to pages 1, 1.1 and 6.) The proposed wall signage would still be consistent with allowed percentage of wall signage. Five directional signs would be 5.5 feet high and five square feet. (Refer to pages 9 and 10.) Signage to be removed: Four directional signs. (Refer to page L2.) One off-site PUD directional sign with 40 square feet on the east side of the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Campus Drive. (Refer to page 10.) Proposed signage requiring a PUD amendment: The monument sign at the easterly main entrance on Campus Drive would be 12 feet high and would have a sign area of 24 square feet. (Refer to page 4.) This request is a four -foot increase in height from the previous approval. The sign at the westerly entrance on Campus Drive would be 11 feet high and would have a sign area of 38.25 square feet. (Refer to page 5.) This request is a three -foot increase in height and a 24 square foot increase in area over the previous approval. The net change for all freestanding signage (excluding wall signage) is noted below: Total sign area previously allowed 423 sq. ft. Sign area proposed 255 sq. ft. Proposed decrease in sign area 168 sq. ft. File 2012085 Page 4 Wall signage would be reviewed for consistency with the 0 district requirements in the sign regulations (section 21155.06 subd. 3 of the zoning ordinance) which allows five percent of the wall area to which the sign is attached. Some of the signage proposed to be removed has already been removed and other signage has been temporarily covered until the City Council acts on the PUD amendment, FINDINGS: Staff has made the following findings regarding the requested PUD amendment: 1) The proposed signage would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, as well as with the goals and intent of the PUD, 2) The proposed signage represents an overall decrease in the amount of signage on the site. 3) The campus serves a large population that is typically less familiar with the site. 4) The revised PUD signage plan would allow the campus to reflect the owner's corporate identity while assisting patients, visitors and delivery people in finding the most direct route to their destination. 5) The signage would not be visible from residential areas. RECOMMENDATION: Commurrity development department staff recommends approval of the PUD amendment to allow a revised signage plan for the WestHealth campus located at 3005 Campus Drive, subject to the conditions and findings listed in the attached ordinance and resolutions. If new information is brought forward at the public hearing, staff may alter or reconsider its recommendation. File 2012085 Page 5 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance Approving the Amendment to Section 21655 2. Draft Resolution Approving Findings of Fact 3. Draft Resolution Approving PUD Amendment 4. Location Map 5. Aerial Photo 6. Notification Area Map 7. Applicant's Narrative 8. Site Graphics P-Timining Applicalinms.9 al7Repnns1PM0 12170120 85 Wes Hcalzh PUMA Sign pc cl cx CITY OF PLYMOUTH HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2012- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 655.45 OF THE CITY CODE (PUD 81 -1 NORTHWEST BUSINESS CAMPUS)) (2012085) THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of City Code. Chapter 21 of the city code of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, adopted December 18, 1996 as amended, is hereby amended to revise Section 21655.45 --- PUD 81 -1 (NORTHWEST BUSINESS CAMPUS): Amendment for WestHealth Signage for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, West Suburban Health Campus Second Addition, as follows: 21655.45 PUD 81 -1 (NORTHWEST BUSINESS CAMPUS): AMENDMENT FOR WESTHEALTH SIGNAGE FOR LOTS 1, 2, and 3, BLOCK 1, WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS SECOND ADDITION: Subd. 1. Legal Description. The property affected by this PUD amendment is currently legally described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, West Suburban Health Campus Second Addition. Subd. 2. Incorporated herein by reference is the amended PUD Sign Plan received by the City on September 19, 2008, except as may be amended by City Council Resolution 2008- 351, on file in the Office of the Zoning Administrator under File 2008097 and the revision to the PUD Sign PIan to replace the previous sin plan in accordance with the plans received by the city on October 5 and 30, 2012, except as amended by City Council resolution. 2012- , on file in the Office of the Zoning Administrator under File 2012085, Section 2. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED by the City Council on xx, 2012. Kelli SIavik, Mayor ATTEST: Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Cpl RESOLUTION NO. 2012 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 21655 (2012085) WHEREAS, Visual Communications has requested approval of a planned unit development amendment to allow revisions to the sign plan for the WestHealth Campus located at 3005 Campus Drive, presently legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, West Suburban Health Campus Third Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance text. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Visual Communications for an amendment to section 21655.45 PUD 81 -1 (Northwest Business Campus): Amendment for Westhealth Signage for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, West Suburban Halth Campus, Second Addition, based on the following findings: 1) The proposed signage would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, as well as with the goals and intent of the PUD; 2) The proposed signage represents an overall decrease in the amount of signage on the site. 3) The campus serves a large population that is typically less familiar with the site. 4) The revised PUD signage plan would allow the campus to reflect the owner's corporate identity while assisting patients, visitors and delivery people in finding the most direct route to their destination. 5) The signage would not be visible from residential areas. ADOPTED xx, 2012. Resolution 2012- 20120 S 5) Page 2 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on xx, 2012 with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the city this day of City Clerk CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION 2012 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUD AMENDMENT FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE WESTHEALTH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 3005 CAMPUS DRIVE (2012085) WHEREAS, Visual Communications. has requested approval of a PUD (planned unit development) amendment to replace the signage for the WestHealth campus located at 3005 Campus Drive, legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, West Suburban Health Campus Third Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Visual Communications for a PUD amendment to allow a replacement signage plan for the WestHealth campus located at 3005 Campus Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1. A PUD amendment for a replacement signage plan is approved in accordance with the application and plans received by the city on October 5 and 30, 2012, except as may be amended by this resolution. 2. Prior to installation of any signage, the applicant shall obtain all applicable sign permits. ADOPTED by the City Council on xx, 2012. STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed city clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on xx, 2012, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such city clerk and the corporate seal of the city this day of City Clerk Location Map - 2012085 Allina Hospitals and Clinics PUD Sign Plan Amendment City of Plymouth, Minnesota 200 100 0 200 406 000 Legend C, Comercial CC, City Center CO, Commercial Office IP, Planned Industrial 0 LA -1, Living Area 1 0 LA -2, Living Area 2 0 LA -3, Living Area 3 LA -4, Living Area 4 W-2 LA -R1 EA LA -R2 LA -R3 0 LA -RT P71 P -I, Public /Semi- Public/institutional C;I'VIO-ec) 6 Z) Page 1 of 1 71 Hennepin County Mailing Label Map Notification Area Map Provided By: Taxpayer Services Department 1121 22. lii 18.22-32 22-11 Kill) \ k Fs r For more information contact: Hennepin County GIS Division 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 gjs.info@co.hennepin.rnn.us Map Comments: 2805 - 2855 CAMPUS DR PLYMOUTH, MN 33 1% Park Parcel Buffer Region Selected Parcels Wak,%% r-M WORM HENNEPIN V1111 , Major Roads Minor Roads ri 10/9/2012 COMMUNITY 1 4 Park Parcel Buffer Region Selected Parcels Wak,%% r-M WORM HENNEPIN V1111 , Major Roads Minor Roads ri 10/9/2012 VisualCommunications 475 Cleveland Avenue North Su to 223 Ivy League Place Saint Paul, MM 35104 651..644.4494 1 FAX 651,6444284 adon Weal MEMORANDUM To: City of Plymouth From: Cheryl Long O'Donnell RE: PUD AMENDMENT Date: 29 October 2012 (rev) 6. Brief Description of Request The current PUD for exterior signage for Allina Health WestHealth was approved in November of 2008. Recently Allina Health has changed their branding and is updating this signage with a new signage look. At the some time Allina Health WestHealth is adding on to the campus with a new EMERGENCY department that will open in January 2013. This requires several changes to the existing signage to direct to the new EMERGENCY Department entrance and Ambulance entrance. The majority of the signage is equal to, or less than, the existing signage in both height and square footage. This encompasses all but two (2) of the existing signs. These signs are at the main entrance to the campus and the main entrance to the EMERGENCY Department. With both of these signs square footage remains equal to, or less than, the existing signage; however, heights have been adjusted to compensate for larger letters for the EMERGENCY, Urgent Care and Main Entrance wayfinding. Sign A2.7 - This is the primary identity at the Main Entrance turn. The existing sign is 8' high and 38.44 square feet. It is a freeform shape that identifies the name of the facility. The newly proposed sign has more information to identify. It identifies the Main Entrance turn but also directs to the EMERGENCY entrance and Urgent Care entrance. These letters need to be large enough for a client going to EMERGENCY to read. We are requesting that this sign be approved at 12' -0 ". The square footage is at 24.05 square feet. Sign B 1.5 -This sign is the primary directional to get to the EMERGENCY department and Urgent Care. The existing sign is just a parking directional. It exists of 8' in height and less than 25 square feet. The new sign will identify the EMERGENCY and Urgent Care. This sign is 11' -0" high and 38.25 square feet of copy area. As noted all other signage changes meet the existing PUD. Please let me know if you need any other clarification. OCT 3 0 2012. El F } y I 3? 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