HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-008CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-8
APPROVING SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR
UNITED PROPERTIES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF
FERNBROOK LANE AND 34TH AVENUE (97160)
WHEREAS, United Properties has requested approval of a site plan to allow constriction
of a 89,239 -square foot office building on proposed Lot 1 of the Plymouth Woods Office
Center; and,
WHEREAS, United Properties has requested approval of a conditional use permit related
to said office development to allow increased building height; and,
WHEREAS, United Properties has requested approval of a variance related to said office
development to allow increased compact parking; and,
WHEREAS, the property is presently legally described as Outlot A, Plymouth Freeway
Center 4"' Addition; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public
Hearing and recommends approval of the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance.
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 United Properties for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for
property located at the southeast corner of Fernbrook Lane and 34"' Avenue, subject to
the following conditions:
1. A site plan is approved to allow constriction of a 89,239 -square foot office building
on Lot 1 of the proposed Plymouth Woods Office Center, in accordance with the plans
received by the City on November 21, 1997, except as amended by this resolution.
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2. A conditional use permit is approved to allow the building height to be increased from
35 feet to 44.5 feet based upon a finding that: 1) the additional setback required for
the proposed height would be provided; 2) the building would not limit solar access to
neighboring properties; and 3) the applicable general conditional use permit standards
are met.
3. A variance is approved to allow the compact parking to be increased from 20 percent
to 28 percent based upon a finding that all the applicable variance standards are met.
Specifically: 1) the hardship is caused by the ordinance because it presently does not
address the lower parking lot turn -over rate for office buildings; 2) the purpose of the
variance is not to increase income potential, but rather to preserve additional
significant trees on the site; and 3) the granting of the variance would not be
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the neighborhood.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of
dedication in accordance with the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of building
permit issuance.
5. Compliance with the tree preservation regulations outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Any signage shall comply with the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The sign
indicated on Lot 2 of the master site plan shall not be installed until the phase II
building is constricted.
7. Prior to issuance of building permits, a detail for any proposed retaining walls shall be
provided.
8. The applicant shall install a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk along the east side on
Fernbrook Lane adjoining the development. The sidewalk adjoining both the phase I
and phase II sites must be installed in conjunction with phase I constriction. In
addition, this sidewalk must be set back at least five feet from the Fernbrook Lane
curb.
9. The applicant shall install a deceleration lane for northbound traffic turning into the
site at the entrance from Fernbrook Lane.
10. The applicant shall install a median in the Fernbrook Lane curb cut to direct outbound
traffic northward. A stop sign and No Left Turn sign shall be installed at this drive
exit.
11. A stop sign shall be installed at the drive exit to 34"' Avenue.
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12. The required north -to -south access through the site, connecting Empire Lane to 34"'
Avenue, must be signed for no parking as a fire lane.
13. If proposed Lot 2 is platted as a lot (as opposed to an outlot) when the final plat for
Lot 1 is approved, the applicant shall either constrict the Empire Lane cul-de-sac as
part of the phase I constriction, or the development contract shall address fiiture
constriction of the cul-de-sac.
14. The Final Plat shall include easements for the water quality pond to the 100 year high
water elevation.
15. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall enter into a pond maintenance
agreement with the City for maintenance of the water quality pond.
16. Haybales are required around all catch -basins until appropriate ground cover is
established.
17. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the applicant shall obtain the required NPDES
permit, as well as approval of the Bassett Creek Watershed District.
18. A plan and profile sheet is required for the deceleration lane and the Empire Lane cul-
de-sac.
19. Plan and profile sheets are required for the storm sewer in the Empire Lane cul-de-sac.
20. Note the location of the B-612 curb and gutter with a double line symbol on the site
plan.
21. Standard Conditions:
A. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandums.
B. Compliance with Policy Resolution 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for
new strictures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage
facility.
C. Submission of the required Financial Guarantee and Site Performance Agreement
for completion of site improvements within twelve months of the date of this
Resolution.
D. 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, lock boxes,
post -indicator valves, fire department connections, fire lanes, and fire lane signage.
F. Prior to issuance of building permits, submission and approval of fire flow
calculations.
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G. An 8 1/2 x I I inch "As Built" Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted prior to the
release or reduction of any site improvement bonds per City Policy.
H. No building permits shall be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded with
Hennepin County.
L Compliance with regulations regarding handicapped parking spaces and access.
J. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property
owner or applicant has started 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 Section 21045.09 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council on January 7, 1998.
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 January 7, 1998, 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