HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2001-535CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2001-535
APPROVING SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCE FOR CONTINENTAL
PROPERTY GROUP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13505 INDUSTRIAL PARK
BOULEVARD (2001130)
WHEREAS, Continental Property Group has requested approval of a site plan amendment and
variance for property legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 5, Minneapolis Industrial Park 2`1 Addition: 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
Continental Property Group for a site plan amendment and variance, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved to remove and reconstruct concrete curb and gutter in the
truck dock area and truck entrances to improve truck maneuverability, in accordance with the
plans received by the City on October 12, 2001 together with the revised plans received by the
City on October 26, 2001, except as amended by this resolution.
2. A variance is approved to allow zero setback for the drive aisle along the south property line
property, where 15 feet is the minimum setback specified by the Zoning Ordinance, based on
the finding that:
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a) The existing conditions of the property result in a particular hardship to the owner, if the
strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out. There is no other area to expand the
loading dock area to improve the situation and appearance of the site.
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 with 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.
d) The circumstances surrounding the variance request were not self-created, but rather were
existing conditions from when the property was constructed in 1968, prior to the current
regulations.
e) The proposed improvements would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other land in the neighborhood. The proposal would improve the appearance of the area.
f) The proposed improvements 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.
g) The requested variance would be the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship.
3. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide a letter or easement from the
adjacent property owner, granting permission to grade on their property.
4. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee and Site
Improvement Performance Agreement for all site improvements.
2�5. Standard Conditions:
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a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
ft). 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.
j d. 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.
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ADOPTED by the City Council on December 18, 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 December 18, 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