HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-272CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-272
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH TO
CONSTRUCT A SALT STORAGE BUILDING AND RELATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS AT 14900 23RD AVENUE NORTH (2012062)
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has requested approval of a site plan amendment,
conditional use permit and variance to constrict a 9,216 -square foot detached salt storage
building and related site improvements for property legally described as:
That part of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter lying east of west 400 feet
thereof, Section 28, Township 118, Range 22, 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
the City of Plymouth for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit and variance to allow a
9,216 -square foot salt storage building and related site improvements, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved to allow a 9,216 -square foot building and related site
improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the city on July 27, 2012, except as
may be amended by this resolution.
2. A conditional use permit is approved to allow a 39 -foot high accessory building, where 20
feet is the maximum height allowed, with the finding that the applicable conditional use
permit standards are met.
3. A variance is approved to allow a pre-engineered vinyl fabric membrane as the exterior
building material, with the finding that the applicable variance standards are met,
specifically:
a) The requested variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
ordinance, and would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan.
b) The applicant has demonstrated that there are practical difficulties in meeting the exterior
material requirement, because:
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1. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner;
2. The request is due to unique circumstances that were not created by the applicant.
Storing salt on the maintenance property is necessary to provide salt on city
streets in an efficient manner. Given the soil conditions on the site and given that
there are existing berms on the city property, a vinyl fabric material is reasonable.
3. The variance would not alter the essential character of the lot or neighborhood.
The salt storage building would be screened with 12 -to 15 -foot high berms. In
addition, the adjacent neighboring industrial buildings have solid building walls
or loading areas that face the proposed building.
c) The requested variance is not based exclusively upon economic considerations. The
property owner is proposing to constrict an accessory building to house salt for safe
winter travel on city streets.
d) The variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties,
nor would it increase traffic congestion or the danger of fire, endanger the public safety,
or substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood.
e) The variance requested is the minimum action required to address the practical
difficulties.
4. A separate building permit is required prior to commencement of the project.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain all applicable permits
from the Bassett Creels Watershed Management Commission.
6. In conjunction with the project, the applicant shall plant ten trees on the site.
7. Standard Conditions:
a. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
ordinance provisions.
b. The site plan, conditional use permit, and variance 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, 21015.07, and 21030.06, respectively, of the zoning ordinance.
Approved this 11th day of September, 2012.
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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 September 11, 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