HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1999-351CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 99-351
APPROVING SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9900 ROCKFORD ROAD (99065)
WHEREAS, Glass Service Company, Inc. has requested approval of a site plan amendment,
conditional use permit and variance for the expansion of the car wash facility to include quick
lube and glass repair services on property legally described as follows:
Lot 2, Block 1, Dekoco Addition, 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 site plan
amendment, conditional use permit and variance for an expansion of the car wash facility to
include quick lube and glass repair services on property located at 9900 Rockford Road, subject
to the following findings and conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved, in accordance with the plans and application received by
the City on June 18, 1999, and revisions received on July 18, 1999, August 17, 1999, and
August 18, 1999, except as amended by this resolution.
2. A conditional use permit is approved for the expansion of the car wash facility and the
addition of lube and oil change and glass replacement services, based on the following
findings and conditions:
a. No outdoor service operation of lubrication equipment, oil change or glass repair is
permitted. All auto detailing, quick lube and glass repair activities must be conducted
inside the appropriate service bays.
b. There shall be no outside storage of glass, equipment, or materials.
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c. No outside storage, sales or rental is allowed, except as specifically allowed by a separate
administrative permit.
d. The retail sale of products accessory to the car wash, quick lube or glass repair is limited
to the retail area identified on the plans. The products shall be limited to those products
clearly accessory to the car wash, quick lube or glass repair services on-site.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the plans must be revised to identify the location of
Lost Creek. All structures must comply with the 50 -foot setback from the creek.
4. A shoreland variance is approved to allow the applicant to exceed 25 percent impervious
surface area coverage, in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on
June 18, 1999, and revisions received on July 18, 1999, August 17, 1999, and August 18,
1999, based on the following findings:
a. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the
specific parcel of land involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result if the
strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out. The shoreland ordinance is intended
to preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, but Lost Creek has been piped and
redirected and no longer meets the intent of the shoreland ordinance. The existing
development is a legally, non -conforming because it was developed prior to adoption of
the Shoreland Ordinance and exceeds the 25 percent maximum impervious surface
coverage limitation. Water quality impacts would be limited by the addition of the water
quality pond in the northwest portion of the site.
b. The conditions upon which the variance is requested are unique to this property and are
not applicable to other property within the same zoning district. This development was
platted and developed prior to adoption of the shoreland ordinance. Expansion of this
site consistent with the current shoreland regulations would be impossible due to the fact
that the entire 2.43 -acre site is located within the Shoreland Management Overlay District
and the existing development has nearly 40 percent impervious surface area coverage.
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value
or income potential; but rather, the variance is based on a desire to improve the property
with a building addition as part of a normal business expansion.
d. The hardship is caused by this Chapter and has not been created by persons having an
interest in the parcel of land. Lost Creek is a piped waterway and does not meet the
intent of the shoreland ordinance, which aims to protect and enhance surface waters.
e. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other land in the area because the lot would be developed consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
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f. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the
danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
g. The requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant must provide drive aisle and parking
dimensions in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant must provide details for directional
signage for the one-way drives.
7. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant must provide details for the pay booth for
review and approval by staff The pay booth must be finished with materials compatible with
the principal building.
8. All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be designed (including exterior
color) and located so to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the building.
Rooftop equipment over three (3) feet in height shall be screened with durable materials
which are aesthetically compatible with the structure. In no case shall wooden fencing be
used as a rooftop equipment screen.
9. All signage shall comply with the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
10. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed pond
is sized to handle the runoff from this development.
11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain cross easement agreements
for unobstructed fire access and water supply from the property to owner to the west.
12. Standard Conditions:
a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
b. Submission of the required Financial Guarantee and Site Performance agreement for
completion of site improvements within twelve months of the date of this Resolution,
prior to issuance of building permits.
c. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
d. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances, and violation
thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
e. 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
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to one additional year, as regulated under Sections 21045.09, 21015.07 and 21030.06 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
f. Compliance with the Ordinance regarding the location of fire hydrants, lock boxes, post -
indicator valves, fire department connections, fire lanes, and fire lane signage.
g. Prior to issuance of building permits, submission and approval of fire flow calculations.
h. 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 City Policy.
ADOPTED by the City Council on September 7, 1999.
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 7, 1999, 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 , 1999.
City Clerk