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CITY OF PLYMOI: rH
RESOLUTION 97-750
APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE I OR RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.
FOR EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION, INC. VtOPERTY LOCATED ON 4r
AVENUE EAST OF NATHAN LANE (97172)
WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc. has requested approval of a site plan and
variance from the maximum impervious surface area coverage in the Shoreland
Management Overlay District for property legaR- described as follows:
That part of Lots 1 and 3. Meyer Gonyea Addition lying west of a line drawn parallel
with and distant 44.00 feet west of the west line of Lot 2, said Block 1 and its southerly
extension and lying north of the north line of I at S. said Block 1 and its easterly
extension, according to the plat thereof on file .and of record in the office of the County
Recorder in and for 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 Ryan Companies US, Inc. for a site plan and variance from the
maximum impervious surface area coverage in the Shoreland Overlay Management
District for a an office building for Employers Association, Inc., subject to the
following conditions:
1. This site plan is for construction of an office building approximately 30,000 square
feet in size, as shown on plans received on November 24, 1997 and December 2,
1997, except as amended by this resolution.
2. An indoor trash enclosure must be identified on the plans and approved by staff
prior to issuance of a building permit.
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3. The required turning radius in the parking lot must be maintained from all
directions.
4. The fire lane must remain unobstructed the full width and height of the fire lane.
All landscaping must be kept clear in this area.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, a revised landscape plan must be submitted
for review and approval by staff.
6. A variance it approved for 70 percent impervious surface area coverage where 25
percent is permitted in the Shoreland Management Overlay District, based on the
following findings:
a. Because of the particular physical surroundings. shape or topographical
conditions of the specific parcel of land involved a pardrrtar hardship to the
owner would result if the strict letter of the regulations to be tamed out.
The shomland ordinance is intended to Xmrve and enhance the quality of
surface waters, but Lost Creek has been piped and redirected and no longer
meets the intent of the shomland ordinance. Water quality impacts would be
limited by construction of water treatment and retention ponds on the site.
b. The conditions upon which the variance is requested are unique to this property
and are not applicable to other property within the same zoning district. This
development was platted prior to adoption of the shoreland ordinance and
development of this parcel consistent with the current shoreland regulations
woulo be difficult due to the frct that 3.26 acres of this 4.42 acre site are
located within the Shoreland Management Overlay District.
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase
the value or income potential of the parcel of land.
d. The hardship is caused by this Chapter and has not been created by persons
having an interest in the pawl of land. Lost Creek is a piped waterway and
does not meet the intent of the shoreland ordinance which aims to protect end
enhance burface waters.
e. Granting the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or igjuriuus
to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parrel of L ad
is located.
f. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property, or substantially increase the c -igestion of the public streets,
or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, ori substantially
diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood.
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g. The requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the
whip.
7. Standard Conditions:
a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
b. Removal of all hazardous trees from the property at the owner's expense.
c. Compliance with Policy Resolution 79.80 regarding minimum floor elevations
for new structures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open stoito water
drainage facility.
d. Submission of the required Financial Guarantee and Site Performance
Agreement for completion of site improvements within twelve months of the
date of this Resolution.
e. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and
approvals per Ordinance provisions.
E Compliance with the Ordinance regarding the location of fire hydrants, post
indicator valve, fire department connection, fire lanes, and fire lane signage
prior to issuance of building permits.
g. An 8 112 x 11 inch 'As Built' Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted prior to
the release or reduction of any site improvement bonds per City Policy.
b. Compliance with regulations regarding handicapped parking spaces and access.
L Park dedication fees shall be crib fees in lieu of laW dedication in accordance
with the dedication policy in of t at the time; of issuance of building permits.
j. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the
property owner or applicant has substantially smtted construction of the
project, or unless the landowner or applicant has received prior approval from
the City to extend the expiration date for up to one additional year, ac
regulated under Section 21045.09 of the Zoning Onlinance.
E.dopted by the ( . ouncil on December 17, 1997.
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 December 17, 1997, with the ariginal thereof
on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officiaKy as such City Clerk and the Corpomte seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk
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