HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2001-330CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2001-330
APPROVING SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCE FOR TARGET
CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4175 VINEWOOD LANE (2001051)
WHEREAS, Target Corporation has requested approval of a site plan amendment and variance
for property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Rockford Road Plaza; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public meeting
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 Target
Corporation for a site plan amendment and variance, subject to the following conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved for a roughly 28,700 square foot building expansion, in
accordance with the plans received by the City on May 24, 2001 together with the revised
landscape plan received by the City on July 23, 2001, except as amended by this resolution.
�2. A variance is approved to alloy a new loading area to be set back 130 feet from-- - - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
residential property, where 300 feet is the minimum setback specified by the Zoning
Ordinance, based on the finding that:
a. The requested setback would alloy an interior compactor to be accessed via the existing
north service drive. The existing exterior compactor that would be removed is presently
being accessed via this service drive. The building was originally constructed prior to the
regulation that requires a 300 -foot setback from loading areas to residential lot lines. The
rear one-half of the building lies within 300 feet of the residential land to the north. This
situation creates a hardship in locating an interior compactor that would function well with
the interior floor layout of the building.
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b. The circumstance upon which the petition for the variance is requested is unique to the
parcel in this case, due to its lawf it non -conforming status Nvith regard to the location of
the existing loading area.
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. The variance would maintain the compactor
operations at the rear of the building Nvith access from the existing service drive.
d. The circumstances surrounding the variance request Nvere not self-created, but rather Nvere
created when the City amended the Zoning Ordinance to require the 300 feet setback and
made the structure laNyf illy non -conforming.
e. The proposed loading area would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other land in the neighborhood. The new loading area would involve light (rougl*v one
time per Nveek) use due to the nature of the compactor operation. The new loading area
would also be screened Nvith coniferous plantings to provide year-round buffering. In
addition, relocating the compactor inside the building would help to improve aesthetics
and reduce noise. Lastly, the hours of operation for exchanging the compactor would be
limited to Nveekdays between 8:00 a.m. at 4:00 p.m.
f The proposed loading area would not impair an adequate supple of light and air to
adjacent property, endanger public safety, increase congestion of the public streets,
increase the danger of fire or substantially diminish property values in the neighborhood.
The tandem -axle trucks serving the compactor presently drive through this area.
g. The requested variance would be the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship.
&3 The new loading area shall be for access to the interior compactor only and shall not bet- - - j Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
converted into a loading area for merchandise, grocery products, or other goods.
Additionally, the compactor shall be exchanged only at scheduled times on Nveekdays between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The original site plan approval included a plan for 120 additional parking spaces in the
southern portion of the site, under a "proof of parking" plan. The City Council shall continue
to have the ability to require that those additional parking spaces be constructed on the site in
the future, if the Citv Council determines that such additional parking spaces are necessary.
5. The Nyall-mounted light fixtures located at the rear of the building shall be shielded to aim the
lighting downward and prevent it from spilling onto the residential properties to the north.
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6. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee and
Site Improvement Performance Agreement for all site improvements, including but not limited
to the proposed landscaping, sidewa1, and shielding of the light fixtures at the rear of the
building.
7. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall provide revised plans indicating 1)
fire lane and sidewalk construction in compliance with City standards, 2) an engineered
retaining wall, 3) h�vdrants located at least three feet away from the retaining Lyall, and 4) an
updated detail sheet.
2 8. Standard Conditions: t- - -j Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
Eb. Compliance with the Ordinance regarding the location of fire hydrants, post indicator*- - - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
valve, fire department connection, fire lanes, and fire lane signage.
g-.c.An 8 1/2 x 11 inch "As Built" Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted prior to the release
or reduction of any site improvement bonds per Cite Policy.
fid—. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner
or applicant has substantially started 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, as regulated under Sections 21030.06 and 21045.09 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
ADOPTED by the City Council on August 14, 2001.
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 August 14, 2001 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