HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2015-209CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2015-209
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND
VARIANCE FOR VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS FOR A WAREHOUSE ADDITION
AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5455 HIGHWAY 169 (2015046)
WHEREAS, Vanman Architects and Builders has requested approval of a site plan amendment,
conditional use permit, and variance to allow construction of a 9,500 square foot warehouse addition and
related site improvements at Once Innovations located at 5455 Highway 169, legally described as follows:
The East 398 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, LORELI'S ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
according to the recorded plat thereof.
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 Vanman Architects and Builders for
a site plan amendment, conditional use permit, and variance, subject to the following conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved to allow a 9,500 square foot warehouse addition and related site
improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the city on June 9, 2015, except as amended
by this resolution.
2. A conditional use permit is approved to allow continuation of a lawfully nonconforming
(grandfathered) building setback from the north (side) lot Line, with the finding that all applicable
conditional use permit standards would be met.
3. A variance is approved to allow continuation of a lawfully nonconforming (grandfathered) parking
setback from the south (side) lot line, with the finding that all applicable variance standards would be
met.
4. A separate building permit is required prior to commencement of the project.
5. Prior to issuance of the building 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.
b. Obtain city approval of final construction plans.
c. Silt fence shall be installed prior to any grading or construction on the site.
d. Revise the landscaping plan to indicate a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches for the maple tree.
e. Revise the roof plan for the new addition so that no rooftop runoff drains to the north or flows
onto the property located to the north.
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6. If project construction would involve the need to temporarily enter upon abutting properties, the
applicant or landowner is responsible for obtaining those permissions privately prior to project
commencement. The city is not a party to any such right -of -entry agreements or temporary
construction easements that may be needed.
7. The number of parking spaces required for this specific use has been reduced from 33 to 30. If parking
demand for the site increases beyond what is provided on the site, the property owner shall be
responsible for increasing the supply of parking. Additionally, if the building is further expanded in
the future, or the use changes, or the ratio of office to warehouse spaces changes, the city reserves
the right to conduct a review of the parking needs and may require that additional parking be provided
on the site at that time.
8. As part of construction of the warehouse addition, the entire building must be served by a fire
sprinkler system.
9. Standard Conditions:
a. Any rooftop equipment shall be screened or painted to match the building.
b. Separate building permits are required for retaining walls 48 inches in height or higher.
c. Any signage shall complywith section 21155 of the zoning ordinance and shall receive sign permits
if required.
d. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
ordinance provisions.
e. The site plan amendment, 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 of the zoning ordinance, respectively.
ADOPTED by the City Council on this 28th day of July, 2015.
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
July 28, 2015, 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