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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Packet 08-09-1989CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE August 2, 1989, COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89014 PETITIONER: Ryan Construction Company REQUEST: MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for a Retail Commercial Development "Rockford Road Plaza" LOCATION: Northeast Quadrant of County Road 9 and I-494 GUIDE PLAN CLASS: CN (Neighborhood Shopping Center) ZONING: FRD (Future Restricted Development) BACKGROUND: At its meeting June 5, 1989, by Resolutions 89-299, 89-300, and 89-301, the City Council approved an amendment to the Staged Growth Plan to include the entire 52 -acre site upon which the MPUD Plan is proposed within the Urban Service District; approved a Land Use Guide Plan amendment for the northerly 10 acres of the site from LA -3 (high medium density residential) to CN neighborhood shopping center); and approved an MPUD Concept Plan for a development of 8 commercial lots into 372,000 square feet of retail commercial structures. Notice of this public hearing has newspaper and mailed to all property sign has been placed on the property. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: been published in the official city owners within 500 feet. A development 1. The applicant proposes an MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the same 52 acres upon which the referenced Concept Plan was proposed. The preliminary plan, quantitatively, is slightly different from the approved Concept Plan, in that 338,139 square feet structure is now proposed on 11 lots. The preliminary plan submitted is, in other respects, very similar to the PUD Concept Plan previously approved. 2. The applicant has submitted, together with the graphics required by the Ordinance, a narrative dated June 23, 1989. Therein, the applicant discusses the project in greater detail including an analysis of existing site features; a listing of what the applicant views as "PUD attributes"; see next page) Page Two File 89014 and a review of flexibility the applicant seeks from Zoning Ordinance standards as a function of his PUD Plan. It has been the practice of the City to not grant final approval for site details such as setbacks, parking, landscaping, and circulation concurrent with the approval of the MPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Consistency with that practice would preclude reference to setback for structures and parking to the extent that such setbacks vary from existing Ordinance standards. There are relevant design issues in the context of spatial relationships and interface with public systems and other properties. 3. Resolution 89-301 provided specific direction to the applicant with respect to features or exhibits expected with the MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat/Conditional Use Permit. These conditions of Concept Plan approval were as follows: a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum including transportation -related recommendation of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch. b. Submission of cross -through sections with the preliminary plan/plat. c. No private drive access shall be permitted to County Road 9 and West Medicine Lake Drive. d. The preliminary plat/plan shall include a detailed inventory of natural site features and demonstrate efforts to preserve those site features. The submitted MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan/Conditional Use Permit documentation does provide cross-sections and the detailed inventory of natural site features that were required. The applicant, in his letter of July 14, 1989, further addresses the issue of natural resource and site feature preservation. 4. The Zoning Ordinance provides that the Planning Commission, after holding a Public Hearing, shall make its recommendations to the City Council regarding a PUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit based on, and including the following: a. Development. In addition to those attributes suggested. by the petitioner in his narrative submissions, the Ordinance provides a list of 5 expected attributes within paragraph 1 of Section 9, Subdivision B. The applicant, clearly, is using trained and experienced professionals in the development related to assist him in the design of this project, thereby meeting one attribute of the Ordinance. The provision of Outlot A as a "buffer strip", whether it is preserved by common ownership or by some form of easement, responds to the attribute of suitable common facilities to serve purposes of the Planned Unit Development. Another Ordinance specified attribute that can be applied to a commercial development such as this is that of the affirmative design efforts toward the preservation and enhancement of natural site characteristics. see next page) Page Three File 89014 b. Relationship of the proposed plan to the neighborhood in which it is n1. —A aw w+L.w.n c. provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. A significant concern during the review of the Concept Plan for this site was the potential for impact on neighboring properties from this project. Partially from the preliminary structure elevations, and partly from the four site cross- sections provided, the applicant has depicted what the relationship of the development would be to the neighboring properties adjoining on the north, east and to I-494 on the west. The elevations presented addressed the internal (parking lot) view of the proposed structures, but not the "back door" of the structures that would face West Medicine Lake Road and the north property line. The site cross-section depicts a site grading and retaining wall scheme that will substantially reduce the exposure of any proposed buildings to the I-494 corridor. Any reduction of impact from those building surfaces to the south, east and north must be realized, by landscape features. No finding with respect to the actual appearance of the structures from the south, east and north is possible from the information that has been provided by the applicant specific aesthetic concerns would be addressed with site plan review. Based on actions taken by the City Council, referenced previously, the MPUD Preliminary Plan and Plat presented is consistent with the Land Use Guide Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The preliminary plan is generally responsive to the area system plans of the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan as well. It should be noted, however, that consistency with the Thoroughfare Guide Plan will be maintained only to the degree that roadway improvements are constructed consistent with the recommendations of the City Engineer as to actual improvements as well as staging. The applicant continues to propose "right turn -in" access from County Road 9 directly to the site. This proposal is in direct conflict with Condition No. 5 of City Council Resolution 89-301, approving the MPUD Concept Plan. Design of the internal circulation and parking facilities, to the degree represented in an MPUD Preliminary Plan, is generally adequate. The applicant addresses the issue of offstreet parking quantities in his June 23, 1989, letter. The applicant makes reference to 88 parking stalls as "proof of parking." While the MPUD Preliminary Plan does not address specific parking count, it should be noted that the 88 -space parking compliment proposed to not be constructed amounts to a deferral of the construction of a certain amount of minimum parking spaces rather than a "proof of parking" consideration as provided by Ordinance for multiple use buildings. The 88 spaces are not the see next page) Page Four File 89014 result of applying the greater of multiple parking ratios to the structure, but rather represent a proposal to not construct parking that would fall within the 6 spaces per 1,000 square foot regular parking formula that would cover the entire project. The net result of the proposal to defer construction of the 88 parking spaces would be to initially provide parking at a formula of 5.68 spaces per 1,000 square feet. 6. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet is being prepared for this proposal, as a mandatory requirement due to scale, and is under review by the City staff. Recent changes in State Environmental Regulations may impact have this EAW should be processed in terms of this application. Whereas, City practice has been to submit an EAW after City council approval of the preliminary plat, the State rules provide that preliminary plat approval is a "final act" that should It occur before the EAW review process is done. An alternative is to conditionalize the Council approval in a specific manner so that the proposal could be revisited if the EAW review warranted changes. We will be reviewing this matter with the City Council on August 7, and we will advise the Commission as to o an appropriate action at the meeting. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. The proposed MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit is generally responsive to the approved Concept Plan approval except with regard to the County Road 9 access. 2. The combination of the site cross-sections, architectural elevations, and preliminary landscape plan do not appear to completely address the issue of the appearance of the structure to adjoining properties to the southeast and north. Due to the elevated nature of the site with respect to adjoining terrain, and the apparent difficulty in softening the impact of a major structure by landscaping due to topography, the appearance of this east elevation is of particular concern to staff. Due to a large existing wet land area and a lesser degree of building mass, staff's concern with the appearance of the north elevation is proportionally less. Our concern centers on the probability that the east, south and north elevations of the structure to be located on Block 1, Lots 2 and 3 will be the "rear" of the structure with all the attendant service activity. We see no preliminary architectural elevations that would suggest otherwise, nor do we see any effective method to screen the south, north and east sides of the structure. If the south, north and east elevations are intended to be as attractive as the preliminary elevations for the west and south, our concerns would be mitigated less. If, however, these elevations (north, south and east) will be the "service entry" for the structures, as we suspect, we cannot see next page) Page Five File 89014 see methods available to effectively screen those appearances, and activities from major roadways, in terms of the east and south elevation and a residential area in terms of the north elevation. 3. Deferral of parking construction (as opposed to "proof of parking" plans) is a matter of Zoning Ordinance variance with conventional development, and, potentially a consideration of Ordinance flexibility in the approval of an MPUD. Generally, staff has been supportive of such deferrals where the acquired parking could be easily constructed, should a need arise, as determined by the City, and when a single owner occupant is involved that can demonstrate a need for parking less than the Ordinance prescribes, based on his specific operations. The concept of deferred parking for this PUD neither provides an easy way of constructing the parking (the applicant states a retaining wall would be required), nor do we have a singular owner occupant that can provide us a clear basis for a reduction in the parking standard from what the Ordinance prescribes. In fact, a parking study concerning shopping center retail use was recently been completed by the City at this developer's request. That study supports the minimum ratio of 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area. 4. References by the applicant to specific setback and other site planning features which are "inconsistent with B-2 requirements" are not issues that have been conclusively addressed at the preliminary plat/plan stage for an MPUD. The MPUD Final Site Plan stage is the appropriate forum for consideration of these matters. 5. The approval resolution for the MPUD Concept Plan specifically called forth a requirement that no private drive access be permitted to County Road 9. The submitted MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat continues to provide for access to the site from County Road 9 directly via a "right in only" configuration. Staff does not concur in this design feature. Compliance with City Council direction in this design issue will not impact overall PUD design. RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is for the Planning Commission to recommend approval of this MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit together with the rezoning from FRD to B-2. Our draft conditions to that approval contain references to the items noted with which we have concern. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Conditions of MPUD Preliminary Plan Approval. 2. Engineer's Memo 3. City Council Resolution 89-299 4. City Council Resolution 89-300 5. City Council Resolution 89-301 6. Petitioner's Narrative Submission of June 23, 1989 7. Petitioner's Letter of July 14, 1989 8. Approved MPUD Concept Plan pc/cd/89014:dl) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT FOR UNITED PROPERTIES FOR ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA (89014) 1. Removal of all dead or dying trees from the property at the owner's expense. 2. No Building Permits shall be issued until a contract has been awarded for sewer and water. 3. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of dedication in accordance with the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of filing the final plat with Hennepin County. 4. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System, specifically Vinewood Lane North to the south line of Outlot A and 42nd Place North from that point easterly to West Medicine Lake Drive. 5. Compliance with Policy Resolution No. 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new structures in subdivisions adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility. 6. No Building Permits shall be issued until the final plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin County. 7. No final approval is given or implied for individual site details such as setbacks, parking, landscaping, aesthetics and circulation; these will be addressed with the final plat and plan. 8. Completion of the environmental review process consistent with the rules of the Environmental Quality Board and policies of the City of Plymouth. 9. Each final site plan shall specifically address efforts to create and maintain the appearance of site and structures in the north, east, and south sides of the site consistent with the high visibility of the site. 10. Ownership and perpetual maintenance of outlots shall be private, and covenants implementing ownership and maintenance approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded with the initial final plat. DATE: FILE NO.: PETITIONER: PRELIMINARY PLAT: LOCATION: ASSESSMENT RECORDS: City of Plymouth E N G I N E E R' S M E M O to Planning Commission & City Council August 3, 1989 89014 Mr. William McHale, Vice President, Ryan Construction Co., 700 International Center, 900 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Mn. 55402 ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA East of Hwy. 494, north of County Rd. 9, nest of W. Medicine Lake Drive in the east one half of Section 15. N/A Yes No JL_ Watermain area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 2. _ _ X Sanitary sewer area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 3. SAC and REC charges will be payable at the time building permits are issued. These are in addition to the assessments shown in No. 1 and No. 2. Area charges are subject to change periodically as they are reviewed annually on January 1. The rate assessed would be that in effect at the time of final plat approval. 4. Areaassessments: Watermain area assessments based on 51.9 acres x 237 per acre - S123,003 Sanitary sewer area asses ents based on 51-9 acres x $1-120 per acre equals S68.508. 5. Other additional assessments estimated: Project 905 water lateral assessment 2,650 25 x S25.84 per foot - $68,482.46. T.FGAL/EASEMENTS /PERMTTS : 6. _ _ -2L Complies with standard utility/drainage easements - The City will require utility and drainage easements ten feet (10') in width adjoining all streets and six feet (6') in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. N/A Yes No 7. _ _ X All standard utility easements required for construction are provided The City will require twenty foot (20') utility and drainage easements for proposed utilities along the lot lines where these utilities are proposed to be installed. This item has been reviewed with the final plat and final construction plans. 8. _ _ X Complies with ponding requirements - The City will require the dedication of drainage easements for ponding purposes on all property lying below the established 100 year high water elevation and conformance with the City's comprehensive storm water drainage plan. Drainage easements for ponding imposes shall be shown on the final plat for Pond RC -P14 to the 100 Year High Water Elevation of 92R.0 and for the pond within proposed Outlot B to a 100 Year High Water Elevation of 92R.O. The 100 Year High Water Elevation for the pond in the southwest corner of the site east of may. 494, north of County Rd. 9 shall be established by the Developers Engineer, 9. X All existing unnecessary easements and rights-of-way have been vacated It will be necessary to vacate the obsolete easements/right-of-way to facilitate the development. This is not an automatic process in conjunction with the platting process. It is the owner's responsibility to submit a petition as well as legal descriptions of easements proposed to be vacated. 10. X _ _ The Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title has been submitted to the City with this application - If it is subsequently determined that the subject property is abstract property, then this requirement does not apply. It will be necessary for the property owner to provide the City Attorney with the Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title in order that he may file the required easements referred to above. 11. _ _ X All necessary permits for this project have been obtained - The following permits must be obtained by the developer: X DNR X Bassett Creek X MnDOT Minnehaha Creek X Hennepin County Elm Creek X MPCA Shingle Creek X State Health Department X Army Corps of Engineers Other 7 N/A Yes No 12. _ _ X Conforms with the City's grid system for street names - The names of the proposed streets in the plat must conform to the City grid system for street names. The following changes will be necessary. Th east/vest street shall be 42nd Avenue North. 13. _ _ X Conforms with the City's adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan - The following revisions must be made to conform with the City's adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Seespecial conditions. 14. _ _ X Acceleration/deceleration lanes provided - Acceleration/deceleration lanes are required at the intersection of 15. _. _ X All existing street rights-of-way are required width - Additional right-of-way will be required on- County Rd. 9 from the west plat line easterly Approximately 720 feet 20 feet wide. This shall be confirmedbyHennepin County. Also &long W Medicine Lake Ra on the north plat line southerly 840 feet 15 feet wide. lb" hall also be confirmed with Hennepin County. 16. _ _ X Conforms with City standards requiring the developer to construct utilities necessary to serve this plat - . In accordance with City standards, the developer shall be responsible for constructing the necessary sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and streets needed to serve this plat. A registered professional engineer must prepare the plans and profiles of the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer facilities and streets to serve the development. See special conditions. 3 N/A Yes No 17. X Preliminary utility plans submitted comply with all City requirements The developer has submitted the required preliminary plans for the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer facilities. Sre Bgp.&I conditions. 18. ___2_ Per developer's request a preliminary report and plan will be prepared by the City - If it is their desire to have the City construct these facilities as part of its Capital Improvements Program, a petition must be submitted to the City. The cutoff date for petitions is October 1, of the year preceding construction. 19. _ _ X Conforms with City policy regarding minimum basement elevations - Minimum basement elevations must be established for the following lots. A minimum basement elevation for buildings adjacent to Outlots A and B shall be 930 Lots adjacent to the gond in the southwest corner of the site. Lots 1, 2 3. 4 and 5, Block 5 shall be 2 feet Above the 100 Year High Water Elevation established by the developers engineer. 20. _ X _ The preliminary plans conform to the City's adopted Comprehensive Water Distribution Plan - The following revisions will be required: 21. X The preliminary plans conform to the City's adopted Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan - The following revisions will be required: 4 N/A Yes No 22. _ X _ It will be necessary to contact Bob Fasching, the City's utility foreman, 24 hours in advance of making any proposed utility connections to the City's sanitary sewer and water systems. The developer shall also be responsible for contacting Jim Kolstad of the Public Works Department for an excavating permit prior to any digging within the City right-of-way. All water connections shall be via 23. _ _ X Complies with Storm Drainage .Plan The grading, drainage and erosion control plan has been submitted to the City's Consulting Engineer for review to see if it is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. All of their recommendations shall be incorporated in a revised plan. The grading and drainage plan shall also indicate proposed methods of erosion control, including the placement of silt fence in strategic locations. Additionally, the following revisions will be necessary: Shall comply with all agency permits. 24. A. The storm sewer located at the northeast corner of the site has a very awkward geometry. The proposed angles approximately 25 degrees. B. The proposed location of the sanitary sewer trunk along the north plat line is acceptable. The developer shall petition for the extension of the trunk sanitary sewer. C. The following items are conditions of Hennepin County Department of Public Works. These comments are based on original Hennepin County letter dated April 13, 1989. Since we have not received comments as yet from the County on the Preliminary Plat information. The developer must coordinate the design of this plat with the Preliminary Design Section of Hennepin County to insure adequate right-of-way for County Rd. 61. The proposed access to future County Rd. 61 at the north boundary of this development is acceptable to Hennepin County. No other direct access from this development to County Rd. 61 will be permitted. To limit the number of traffic conflict points on heavily traveled County Rd. 9 to prevent the weave movement to the left turn into Cottonwood Center and to direct internal traffic to controlled intersections; the right in access onto County Rd. 9 approximately 650 feet west of County Rd. 61 shall be removed. The location of Vinewood Lane directly opposite existing Vinewood Lane/Cottonwood Center entrance is acceptable to Hennepin County. 5 D. A traffic study was prepared on April 20, 1989 and reviewed by Strgar, Roscoe, Fausch, Inc. on July 11, 1989. This traffic review is attached. The developer shall revise the Site Plan for the development to eliminate therightinaccessfromCountyRd. 9 east of Vinewood Lane. The plat and Site Plan for the subject development shall provide additionalright-of-way for future widening of County Rd. 9 from I-494 to County Rd. 61. County Rd. 61 shall be extended from County Rd. 9 to County Rd. 10 as a fourlane52footsectionconcurrentwiththedevelopment. Additional turn lanesshallberequiredatmajorintersections. Provisions shall be made for a future dual left turn lane eastbound on CountyRd. 9 at Vinewood Lane into the site. When this is constructed, the cost willbetheresponsibilityofthedeveloper. April 20 Traffic Study is attached which includes future traffic requirementswhichwillneedtobeundertakenbytheCity/MnDOT or the Countyrecommendationnumbers1, 9, 10 and 11 pages 5 and 6). E. This area is the post 1990 urban service area of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Revisions to the stage growth area are now in process. F. Fire flow calculations shall be provided to show that the 8" loop through thesiteonVinewoodLaneissufficientforfireprotection. G. West Medicine Lake Drive, adjacent to the site, must be improved before any ofthebuildingswithinthedevelopmentareoccupied. This would also include thenewstreetintersectionfromWestMedicineLakeDrivewhichprovidesaccessintotheplat. The developer is responsible for one half the cost of a 52 footwide, nine ton roadway in accordance with the City's Assessment Policy. Also, this development is responsible for the cost of the left turn and right turnlanesintothepublicstreetservingtheplat. H. The right turn lane from westbound County Road 9 to Vinewood Lane shall be provided previous to any occupancy of any buildings within the plat. I. As part of the development contract with the Final Plat, there shall beincludedprovisionsforaTaxIncrementFinancingAgreementbetweentheCityandthedeveloperfortheextensionofWestMedicineLakeDrivenortherlytoCountyRoad10: J. The developer is responsible to construct West Medicine Lake Drive from CountyRoad9northerlythroughthenewstreetintersectionservingtheplat, theadditionalrightturnlaneonCountyRoad9andtheextensionofthetrunksanitarysewer. If the developer is requesting that the City undertake theseimprovementsontheirbehalf, they shall submit a petition to the Cityrequestingtheimprovementsandwaivingtheirrightstospecialassessments. The assessments would be in accordance with the City's Assessment Policy. Submitted by: -4 -6Zvz!?,J 1 Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. 6 City Engineer i SRFSTRGAR-ROSCOE-FAOSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TRANSPORTATION CIVIL STRUCTURAL PARKING LAND SURVEYORS July 11, 1989 Commission No. 0891187 QtiQ F. ti - Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. r IL E City Engineer , g CITY OF PLYMOUTH 6 " c 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447c'2l2G` ` RE: TRAFFIC REVIEW ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA, REVISED SITE/GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC REPORT BY WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Dear Dan: As you requested on June 27, 1989 we have completed a review of the revised site plan and supplemental traffic report for the proposed Rockford Road Plaza. Based on this review, we offer the following comments and recommendations: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS o Generally, the revised site/general development plan for the proposed development (see Figure 1) is acceptable. However, we do have some reservations concerning the proposed "right - in" access from County Road 9 to the site. The concerns relative to this access involve the proximity of the access to the intersections of County Road 9 at Vinewood Lane and County Road 61, the queues developing on westbound County Road 9 from Vinewood Lane, a potential increase in conflicting movements at the County Road 9 and County Road 61 intersection northbound throughs without "right -in" versus northbound to westbound left turns with the "right -in") and the potential misuse of the access (motorists using this in -only as an out) and the associated accident hazard. Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 612/475-0010 FAX 612/475-2429 Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. - 2 - July 11, 1989 REVIEW OF COMMENTS IN THE WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC REPORT Eliminate the Right Turn In/Out Access to County Road 9 --SRF WPS--Agree in part. We understand and share SRF's views on the right turn out from the site. However, the right turn in from #9 will actually enhance the capacity of the County Road 9 and Vinewood Lane intersection and give better accessibility to the shopping center without hindering other traffic. WPS will coordinate this design detail with the Hennepin County Officials. o Hennepin County Public Works is currently reviewing this right -in" access as well as the overall plan for the proposed development. Based on this. review, the County will be commenting on this "right -in" access as well as future right- of-way needs and other County traffic operations and maintenance concerns. at Revised to Provide Additional R/Wfor _Countv_Road 9 --SRF WPS--Based upon the immediate needs of the center through 1993, there is not an apparent need for additional R/W. o It is likely that additional right-of-way will be required for future County Road 9 reconstruction/widening in the vicinity of the subject site. It is in the public's best interest that this additional right-of-way be obtained at the earliest opportunity. The City's platting process (which the subject development is going through at this time) offers the best opportunity to obtain this additional required right-of-way. Extension of County Road 61 to County Road 10 --SRF WPS--We do agree that County Road 61 has to be extended, but the question is when. It is WPS finding that'thru 1993 (an estimated build -out of the shopping center), geometric improvements .can be made to County Road 9 instead of extending County Road 61 and the County Road 9 bridge over I-494. o The development of the subject proposal will require either improvements to the ramp intersections at the County Road 9 and I-494 interchange or the extension of County Road 61 north to County Road 10. Since the interchange at County Road 9 and I-494 will,need to be reconstructed sometime in the short range future, any investment in improvements made to the existing conditions will be of only short term benefit. The extension of County Road 61 north to County Road 10 on the other hand will provide a long term benefit to the City's transportation system. Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. 3 - July 11, 1989 Provision for a Future Dual Left Turn into the Site --SRF WPS--Agree that it will ultimately be needed, but not until beyond 1993. County Road 9 and I-494 Improvements --SRF WPS--Agree that improved geometrics and bridge widening will be needed. However, through 1993 the improvements shown on the WPS sketch will provide acceptable traffic movement, together with the proper design of the signal system. Ultimately, by 2010, bridge widening and other improvements will have to be made. o Because the design life of a -major facility such as County Road 9 is 20 years or more, a 20 year traffic forecast should be used when considering major development or reconstruction of a major facility. Based on the above findings, the recommendations made in the original Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. Traffic Study (April 20, 1989) for this subject development remain unchanged. Should you have any questions or comments concerning this review, please call. Sincerely, STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. Ile 4 K Dennis R. Eyler, P.E. Principal QfrleyeR. 4 Bednar Senior Traffic Specialist DRE/JRB/jal Mf AMM UVI"1AM1 EA r u z G i Z a vzE Z i z d C S z W d O C o J W o O W d o d a ccO9 W Z O W a o ham- W 1 W N v G Ul L IL AL s W GU z r u z G z GDawes vzE o 0 zo_ O STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TRANSPORTATION • CIVIL • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS m LAND SURVEYORS Apr Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 File No. 0891187 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC STUDY - SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT NORTHEAST QUADRANT, COUNTY ROAD 9 AND I-494 CITY PROJECT NO. 930 Dear Fred: As you requested on March 23, 1989, a traffic study has bcen completed for the above referenced shopping censer proposal. The development is located in the northeast quadrant of the interchange at County Road 9 and I-494 (see Figure 1). The findings of this traffic study are summarized in the following comments and recommendations: PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC FORECAST The proposed development consists of a 114,300 s.f. Target Discount Store, a 65,000 s.f. supermarket grocery store and 189,400 s.f. of other retail/commercial space (see Figure 2). Traffic generated by this proposed development is estimated at approximately 25,000 trip ends per day, and about 1,000 in -trips and 1,000 out -trips during the afternoon peak hour (see Table 1). In order to determine the directional trip distribution for the subject site, a market area for the proposal was assured based on the location of other competing shopping centers (see Figure 3). Note that due to the location of other competing centers, the market area for the subject site extends north and west a significant distance and not as far to the south and east. Based on the regional distribution of population and employment within this assumed market area, the directional trip distribution for the subject site was developed for two roadway system conditions, with and without the extension cf County Road 61 north to County Road 10 (see Figure 4). From these directional trip distributions, P.M. peak hour traffic assignments were completed. The traffic assignments and peak hour capacity analysis at the six key intersections serving the subject site are included in Appendix A. Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 612) 475-0010 • FAX No. (612) 475-2429 TABLE 1 SITE DEVELOPMENT TRIP GENERATION 1) Trip generation rates used were average rates by land use type from the 1987 Institute of Transportation Engineers' "Trip Generation" Report, 4th Edition. 2) The 10% trip reduction factor applies to multi-purpose trips, transit use, intercepted trips and all other trip reduction factors. 3) These are estimated trips for the subject development using Ridgehaven Mall (near Ridgedale) trip rates taken from "Urban Travel Analysis Notes/Procedures 84-5, December, 1984" by Metropolitan'Council and BRW, Inc. s i TRAFFIC VOLUMES GENERATED(l) PM Peak Hour ADT Volume Land Use Type giza Volume In out Supermarket 65,000 s.f. 8,160 295 280 Target Discount Store 114,300 s.f. 8,135 365 335 Other Retail Shopping Center 189.400 s.f. 11,255 410 460 Subtotals 368,700 s.f. 27,550 1,070 1,075 Minus 10% Trip Reduction Factor(2) 24.795 965 970 Comparative Trip Generation Estimate 25,485(3) 1,090(3) 1,100(3) 1) Trip generation rates used were average rates by land use type from the 1987 Institute of Transportation Engineers' "Trip Generation" Report, 4th Edition. 2) The 10% trip reduction factor applies to multi-purpose trips, transit use, intercepted trips and all other trip reduction factors. 3) These are estimated trips for the subject development using Ridgehaven Mall (near Ridgedale) trip rates taken from "Urban Travel Analysis Notes/Procedures 84-5, December, 1984" by Metropolitan'Council and BRW, Inc. s i Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - April 20, 1989 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS o A summary of the traffic operations analysis for each of the various conditions is shown in Table 2 and is described briefly as follows: 1. Existing Traffic Volumes, Geometries and Traffic Control - No Subject Site Development Most of the existing key intersections operate at acceptable levels of service except for the northbound to westbound left turn from Vinewood Lane to County Road 9. This intersection experiences a poor level of service during the afternoon peak hour. Installation of a traffic signal at this intersecLtion will improve operational levels of service. 2. Existing Traffic Volumes and Geometries - No Extension of County Road 61 North to County Road 10 - Full Subject Site Development Without the extension of County Road 61 north to County Road 10, considering the heavier traffic demand from the north and west, site traffic would be more dependent on the interchange of County Road 9 and I-494. When the subject site traffic is added to existing background traffic, the result is poor P.M. peak hour levels of service at the County Road 9 ramp intersections. The internal site intersection of the site access road Vinewood Lane) and the main driveway serving the shopping center (just west of the proposed Target Store) would operate at poor levels of service during the afternoon peak hour. The problem movement at this intersection would be the westbound to southbound left turn. To improve levels of service at this intersection, it is recommended that a multi - way stop control be installed when and if warrants are met. 3. Existing Traffic Volumes and Geometries - County Road 61 Extended North to County Road 10 - Full subject Site 1 Development Assuming a traffic signal is installed at Vinewood Lane and County Road 9, most of the key intersections serving the site would operate at acceptable levels of service, except the internal site intersection of the site access road (Vinewood Lane) and the main driveway serving the shopping center just west of the proposed Target Store. During the afternoon peak hour the westbound to southbound left turns at this intersection would experience poor levels of service unless or until a multi -way stop control is installed. TABLE 2 • TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANAYSIS / C.R. 9 & 1-494 SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC STWY KEY INTERSECTIONS/TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS/LEVELS OF SERVICE* 1) Unsignalized side street stop control. 2) Future traffic signal assumed, warrants will be met. 3) Additional lanes of approach to increase capacity assumed. 4) Multi -way stop control assumed. Site C.R. 9 I-494 C.R. 61 Ace. Rd. C.R. 9 & C.R. 9 & & Site Main Analysis Conditions I West Ramps I East Rasps I Vinewood Ln. I C.R. 61 I Access Rd. I.......... I------------ I Site Dr. I I -----------I 1. Existing traffic volumes, I------------ I C I------------ I-------------- I C I F(1) I C I •- I •- i geometries and traffic I I I I I I control, no subject site development. I------------ I._ ------...I 2. Existing traffic volumes, I------------ I E i------------ I-------------- I E I D(2) I.......... I C ( C(1) I F(1)/D(4) I geometries, no County Road I I I I ( I 61 extension to county I I I I I I Road 10, with full subject I I site development. I............ I --.--------I 3. Existing traffic volumes, I............ I 0 I------------ I.............. I D I C(2) I---------- I C I D(1) I F(1)/D(4) I geometries with county Road I I 1 I I I I 61 extension to County Road 10, with full subject site I I I I I I I development. I I I I ( I---------- I---------- :_I........... I I I 4. Future (2010) traffic I............ I E I------------ I-------------- I F I C(2) I C volumes, existing geometries, with County Road 61 extension, no subject site development. I............ I........... I 5. Future (2010) traffic I------------ I F I............ I-------------- I F I E(2) I.......... I D I F(1) I D(4) I volumes, existing geometries I I I I I with County Road 61 extension, I I I I I with full subject site I I I I I 1 development. I I I I I I I I--•-------- i 6. Future (2010) traffic I............ I D(3) I............ I 0(3) I 0(293) I---------- I------------ I D I C(2) i D(4) I volumes, improved geometries and traffic control, with County Road 61 extension, with full subject site development. I-------------- I. ----•-----I Descriptions of the levels of i............ I------------ service can be found in Appendix S. I.......... I------------ 1) Unsignalized side street stop control. 2) Future traffic signal assumed, warrants will be met. 3) Additional lanes of approach to increase capacity assumed. 4) Multi -way stop control assumed. Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - April 20, 1989 The extension of County Road 61 would allow additional site traffic coming from or going to the north to enter or exit the site on County Road 61, thereby reducing the impact on the County Road 9 and I-494 interchange. While the extension of County Road 61 north to County Road 10 will be needed regardless of how or when the subject site is developed, it is recommended that the City and County consider completing this extension within the near future as development of the study area occurs. 4. Future (2010) Background Traffic Volumes(1), Existing Geometries - County Road 61 Extended North to County Road 10 No Subject Site Development (No Build) Even without additional subject site generated traffic and with the extension of County Road 61 north of County Road 10, future background traffic will increase to a point where the I-494 ramp intersections with County Road 9 will operate at poor levels of service during peak hours. Future bridge widening and additional lanes of approach on County Road 9 and the I-494 ramps will be required regardless of how or when the subject site is developed. 5. Future (2010) Background Traffic Volumes, Existing Geometries County Road 61 Extended North to County Road 10 - Full Subject Site Development Adding the subject site generated traffic to the future background traffic volumes and existing geometries results in further reduced levels of service at the ramp intersections of County Road 9 and I-494. The afternoon peak hour levels of service at County Road 9 and Vinewood Lane are reduced to poor levels. An additional eastbound to northbound left turn lane would be required to improve the operation at this intersection to acceptable levels. The unsignalIzed intersection of the site access road Vinewood Lane) and County Road 61 would operate at poor levels of service during the afternoon peak hour. Traffic signal control would improve this intersection's operation to acceptable levels. 1) Future Background Traffic - Hennepin County Traffic Forecasts, September, 1988) less the subject site generated traffic. Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 4 - April 20, 1989 6. Future (2010) Background Traffic Volumes, Improved Geometries and Traffic Control - County Road 61 Extended North to County Road 10 - Full Subject Site Development The recommended future improvements listed below will improve intersection operations to acceptable levels of service for all key intersections serving the subject site (see Figures 5 and 6 - Recommended Geometric and Traffic Control Improvements). e Future traffic signal control at County Road 9 and Vinewood Lane (check existing warrants). o .cult -way stop control at the site access road? (Vi:.e::cc:: Lane) intersection with the main access drive serving the shopping center when and if warrants are met. e Future dual left turn geometries eastbound to northbound at County Road 9, and Vinewood Lane and a right turn lane westbound to northbound into the site. e Future traffic signal control at the County Road 61 intersection with the site access road (Vinewood Lane). e Future bridge widening and additional lanes of approach on County Road 9 and the I-494 ramps to provide; dual left turns eastbound and westbound on County Road 9, and the southbound off -ramp, dual right turns on the northbound off -ramp, and two through lanes in each direction eastbound and westbound across the Bridge on County Road 9. In developing the level of recommended improvements listed abova, it was assumed that County Road 61 would be emended north to County Road 10 and Schmidt Lake Road would be extended west to I-494. A future interchange would be constructed at Schmidt Lake Road and I-494. Should 'either of these two future transportation system improvements not be made, the recommended level of improvements listed above would need re-evaluation. SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION A review of the site specific access and circulation system from the sketch plan provided indicated that generally the site access and circulation is acceptable. However, of particular concern is the proposed "right-in/right-out" access to westbound County Road 9 between Vinewood Lane and County Road 61. 1. Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 5 - April 20; 1909 In discussions with Hennepin County it was revealed that this access as proposed would not be approved. The primary concern regarding this access is its proximity to the required left and right turn lanes on the westbound County Road 9 approach to Vinewood Lane, the peak hour queues that would develop on westbound County Road 9 from Vinewood Lane and in general its proximity to both County Road 61 and Vinewood Lane. I Based on this information, the traffic assignments completed for the subject site did not include this "right-in/right-out" access. It is recommended that the developer consider a revision of the site/circulation plan which eliminates this access. It is also 1 recommended that a follow-up review of the site access/ c j rcul at ion be com-yo_eted schen a more detailed site plan becomes avai? ab? c. STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the findings and conclusions of this traffic study, the following recommendations are offered for your consideration (see Figures 5 and 6): 1. Provisions should be made for installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of County Road 9 and Vinewood Lane. A Signal Justification Report should be prepared and submitted for review as soon as possible. Design and construction of the signal system should be done as soon as construction funding and priorities are identified and plan approvals are given. V2. The developer should revise the site plan for the development to eliminate the "right-in/right-out" access to westbound County Road 9 between Vinewood Lane and County Road 1-1. The plat: and site plan iter the subject development shoul.: he revised to provide additional right of way for future widening of County Road 9 from I-494 to County Road 61. 4. At a minimum, Vinewood Lane through the site should be constructed as a four -lane facility except at County Road 9 where there should be three southbound lanes of approach to County Road 9 and two northbound through lanes with a westbound right turn lane in to the site from County Road 9. 5. Based on the current site plan/access and circulation, internal site traffic control should be provided as shown on Figure 5. Should the site plan and internal access and circulation be revised, a follow-up review of this recommended traffic control should be done. 6. County Road 61 should be extended north to County Road 10 as a four -lane 52 foot section as soon as possible. 11 S Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 6 - April 20, 1989 7. Provisions should be made for a future dual left turn lane eastbound on County Road 9 at Vinewood Lane into the site. S. The County Road 61 and site access road (Vinewood Lane) intersection should be designed and constructed to include a northbound to westbound left turn from County Road 61 into the site. 9. Provisions should be made for the future installation of a traffic control signal at County Road 61 and the site access road (Vinewood Lane). 10. The City and County should consider future bridge widening and additional lanes cf approac!, on Cca ty Road 9 and the T-4:4 ramps to provide (see Figure 6): dual left turns eastbound to northbound and westbound to southbound on County Road 9 at the ramp intersections dual left turn on the southbound off -ramp to eastbound County Road 9 dual right turns on the northbound off -ramp to eastbound County Road 9 two through lanes in each direction eastbound and westbound across the bridge on County Road .9 11. The City should consider the future extension of Schmidt Lake road to I-494 and the construction of a future interchange at I-494 and Schmidt Lake Road. Should you have any questions or comments concerning this traffic study, its findings or reconmendations, please call. Sincerely, STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. a A? n44 1 4 Dennis R. Eyler, P.E. Principal Je frey R. Bednar Senior Traffic Specialist DRE/JRB/jal D STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS tt~WATI M. MIL -9ML IAL tMGMtttt COMMISSION NO. 0891187 CITY OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE PROJECT LOCATION 1 TRAFFIC STUDY -SHOPPING CENTER-C.R.9 'S 1-494 LO AL• ANCHMG Y s» wlus 1 8 D STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CITY OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE CONSULTING ENGINEERS TEMSPO TATWN• CML. CMUCTML C"lr#C t6. L"D w9ftwom PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT/ SITE PLAN COMMISSION NO. 0891187 TRAFFIC STUDY -SHOPPING CENTER-C.R.9 do 1-49.4 111111J MAJOR SHOPPING CENTERS In The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Pre -1959,1959-1968,1969-1983 w.ew low."" n.t ntu Osavor Rryiorlr const: C] R.Po w c.rntet. Asllra.miottel cross, Ocatteamwcm. O Imo- «- o cannon c >cwnm O M+.b.W. o...krnw 0 obwola consr, onr,iw vww center. OOtMr O..q.tlrq Target Stems D STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CITY 'OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE CONSULTING ENGINEERS ASSUMED SITE DEVELOPMENT7\ANrfMIiIATON CIVIL . tRilY-R iAL LNGIM6LiM MDe"V"°'" MARKET AREA 3 COMMISSION NO. 0891187 TRAFFIC STUDY—SHOPPING CENTER—C.R.9 & 1-494 S36%(46%) p,l 18%(6%) s6% 1:20% D STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TIANN WATOM •CML • VMLTT "t"GINU M IANDAWVR" tt 6% XX% WITH C.R. 61 EXTENSION_TOC.R.10 XX%) WITHOUT C.R. 61 EXTENSION TO C.R. 10 CITY OF PLYMOUTH DIRECTIONAL TRIP DISTRIBUTION COMMISSIONNO.089118T I TRAFFIC STUDY -SHOPPING CENTER-C.R.9 111-494 FIGURE 0 SIDE STREET STOP- IZ I..f11T1 I.7 K M kOur AT 1 I.w AO. avrror 4•a4 .w \ • Tyrer; FUTURE MULTI -WAY• /=-- STOP w" f FUTURE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 1 11 1.8 A&. 11 1 NO 'RIGHT 1N/ RIGHT OUT" AT THIS LOCATION FUTURE TRAFFIC SIGNAL STRGAR•ROSCOE•FAUSCH, INC. CITY OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE D CONSULTING ENGINEERS ATION•CM, •m• RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC CONTROL 1Rt2fO" IMPROVEMENTS 5 COMMISSIONNO.089118T TRAFFIC STUDY -SHOPPING CENTER-C.R.9 A 1-494 ZOO TA EXISTING CURB COUNTY RD. 9 a os D O O 2 STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CITY OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE CONSULTINGWRDW-ENGINEERS RECOMMENDED GEOMETRICnAnwnarAna+. avu•aeua'rt.. a+c Nccax. 4NDWa eyom IMPROVEMENTS 6 COMMISSIONNO.0891187 TRAFFIC STUDY—SHOPPING CENTER—C.R.9 S 1-484 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of June , 19_.§9 The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou Ricker Zitur and Sisk The following members were absent: None Councilmember Vasiliou introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89- 299 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO STAGED GROWTH ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (89014) WHEREAS, Ryan Construction Company has requested approval of an Amendment to the Staged Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan to allow the development of property located in the northeast corner of County Road #9 and I-494 (PIN 15-118-22-13-0003 and part of 0004); and, WHEREAS, the request would divert approximately 52 acres from the Post -1990 Urban Service Area to the current Urban Service Area; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered this request at a duly scheduled Public Hearing and has recommended 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 for an amendment to the Staged Growth Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan based on a finding that the area to be moved to Urban Service from Post -1990 is designated for 1989 trunk sanitary sewer service in the adopted City of Plymouth Capital Improvements Program 1989-1993; and, FURTHER, approval of the Comprehensive Plan Staged Growth Amendment is contingent upon, and subject to the required review and response by the Metropolitan Council, and the Final Plat which shall be approved by the City Council prior to finalization of the amendment. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou Ricker Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a rpgij ar meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the sth day of June , 19_2_ The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following members were absent: None mune lmember Vasiliou introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89- 300 APPROVING LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (89014) WHEREAS, Ryan Construction Company has requested reclassification of Land Use Guiding, from LA -3 (High Medium Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Shopping Center) for property located in the northeast corner of County Road 9 and I-494; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered this request at a duly scheduled Public Hearing and has recommended 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 reclassification of Land Use Guiding for Ryan Construction Company for property located at the northeast corner of County Road f9 and I-494 from LA -3 High Medium Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Shopping Center) classification in accordance with the MPUD Concept Plan of File 89014. FURTHER, approval of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment is contingent upon, and subject to the required review and response by the Metropolitan Council, and the Final Plat which shall be approved by the City Council prior to finalization of the Amendment. FURTHER, all required approvals shall be completed, the Development Contract executed and the Building Permit for the structure of largest floor area shall be issued with all fees paid by July 1, 1990 or this Resolution will be void, and the reguiding will'not take place. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: _ Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou. R;cker, Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Cit Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of une , 19 89 The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following members were absent: None Councilmember Vasiliou introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89- 301 APPROVING MULTIPLE USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (89014) WHEREAS, Ryan Construction Company has requested approval of d Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for the development of 8 commercial lots with 372,000 square feet on approximately 52 acres for property located in the northeast corner of County Road #E9 and I-494; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered this request at a duly scheduled Public Informational Hearing and has recommended 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 Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for Ryan Construction Company for a development to be known as Rockford Road Plaza consisting of 8 commercial lots with 372,000 square feet on approximately 52 acres for property located at the northeast corner of County Road #9 and I-494 based on the following findings: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum including transportation related recommendation of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch. 2. Staging of the development shall be in accordance with utility availability as approved by the City Engineer. 3. Draft restrictive covenants for the private open areas shall be submitted with preliminary plat/plan application. 4. Petitioner will submit cross through -sections with preliminary plan/plat. 5. No private drive access shall be permitted to County Road f9 and West Medicine Lake Drive; all private drives shall be provided by internal public streets. see next page) RESOLUTION NO. 89-301 Page Two File 89014 6. The Preliminary Plan/Plat shall include a detailed inventory of natural site features and demonstrate efforts to preserve those site features. 1. Approval is subject to Metropolitan Council concurrence with a Staged Growth Element Amendment; completion of the Environmental Review Process EQB) and receipt of an Indirect Source Permit. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider Councilmembers Vasiliou Ricker Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Westwood Professional Serviues, Inc. PROJECT NARRATIVE (PRELIMINARY PLAT/M.P.U.D. SUBMISSION) ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA FOR: RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BY: WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES June 23, 1989 SUPPORTIVE PLAN SHEETS to, L!F,7 _ . JUN 2? 1,089 CO'I;rr":"tT- DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Sheet No. Description 1 Existing Conditions - Existing Topography 2 General Development/Site Plan 3 Preliminary Plan 4 Preliminary Grading Plan 5 Preliminary Utilities Plan 6 Architectural Studies 7 Preliminary Planting Plan 8 Natural Conditions Analysis 9 Tree Survey 10 Circulation and Staging Plan 11 Certificate of Survey and Legal Description IN, 7101 York Avenue South Edina, Minnesota 55435 612-921.3303 Brooklyn Park, 612-424-8862 ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA INTRODUCTION...................................................... 1 OVERVIEWOF THE DEVELOPER ......................................... 2 DEVELOPMENTTEAM .................................................. 2 FINANCIAL COMMITMENT .............................................. 3 Exhibit A...................Location Map)...................... 4 Exhibit B...................Site Location)..................... 5 LANDUSE .......................................................... 6 Existing Land Use ............................................... 6 Proposed Land Use ............................................... 6 PARKDEDICATION FEES .............................................. 6 Exhibit C...................Existing Zoning Map)............... 7 EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS ............................................ 49-e Description of Existing Site....................................4$ Soil Conditions ................................................. 4-6 Hydrological Features ........................................... 9-6- 8 PRELIMINARYPLAT...................................................4$ M.P.U.D...........................................................4-t PROPOSEDSITE PLAN ................................................ a-3'10 SitePlan .......................................................4310 Building Plans..................................................A-310 Parking.........................................................I() Plantings.......................................................1I General Contractor..............................................4.311 STAGING.............................................. ............. 4-612 SITEUTILITIES....................................................9.6 2 Sanitary Sewer... ................................................ WaterMain.....................................................'F1511 Storm Sewer.....................................................L TRAFFIC........................................................... 13 LEGALDESCRIPTION OF THE SITE.....................................4$1'4 Exhibit D...................Half Section Map) .................. 20 APPENDIX Traffic Impact Supplement ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER INTRODUCTION Ryan Construction Company is proposing a retail/shopping complex on a 52 -acre site in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Interstate Highway No. 494 and County Road No. 9. The development will fill a noticeable void in the area of Plymouth for a full-service shopping and recreation center. Prior to beginning construction, significant planning and design activities will be consummated. Exhibit A is the location map indicating the regional context of the 52 -acre site. This proposal includes a Preliminary Plat and Mixed Planned Unit Development M.P.U.D.), hereinafter called Rockford Road Plaza. The property is zoned FRD, Future Restricted Development District, which means the site is actually considered Agricultural. With the M.P.U.D. approval will be the Conditional Use Permit and B-2 rezoning. The property is currently guided CN, Neighborhood Shopping Center, and LA3, High Medium Density Residential. The developer has proposed to re -guide the LA3 portion of the property (approximately 10 acres) to CN in order to form a cohesive, well-designed development. The Concept Plan and Guide Plan Amendment were approved at the June 5, 1989,V ouncil meeting. C, Included in the proposed Site Plan for the,development of Rockford Road Plaza is a mixture of commercial/retail, restaurants, professional offices, garden center, savings and banking facilities. However, the exact use for each lot is not determined at this time. The following table is a summary of the development proposal on the 52 -acre tract of land. Land Use Building Area Supermarket 65,000 S.F. Gen. Merchandise Dept. Store 116,200 S.F. Drugstore 25,000 S.F. Other Shops in Retail Center 67.145 S.F. Subtotal for Retail Center 273,345 S.F. Block 1 lots 1 & 2 9,006 S.F. Block 2 lots 1 - 6 26,788 S.F. Garden Center 29,000 S.F. Total 338,139 S.F. This development plan for Rockford Road Plaza combines all the proposed facilities functionally and esthetically. Most importantly, the development takes into consideration the overall guiding concept of the City in this area by providing a much-needed shopping center. Roadways, ponding, lighting and landscaping will all make for an easily accessible and attractive development for this neighborhood in Plymouth. OVERVIEW OF THE DEVELOPER Ryan Construction Company of Minnesota, Inc., began in Hibbing, Minnesota, in 1938. Originally a residential builder, Ryan has, during its 51 years in business, expanded into the corporate office, manufacturing, high tech, retail and commercial marketplace. From an early staff of only two, Ryan has grown to one hundred construction specialists generating over $60,000,000 of construction annually. These Ryan professionals have developed a construction process that can respond to virtually every conceivable financial, planning, design and management requirement a client may have. Throughout this growth and evolution, the bedrock of the company has not deviated from its initial inception in 1938. Quality is the driving force behind the Ryan Construction Company. Ryan, as a full-service company, develops, owns and manages many of its projects. As a result, the driving force of quality has set the direction of efforts toward projects of highest construction techniques, materials and standards. The proposed Rockford Road Plaza development would be governed by the same driving force, providing a high quality, energy-efficient complex. DEVELOPMENT TEAM The following professionals technical services for the building plans required to center on the 52 -acre site: General Contractors Ryan Construction Company 700 International Centre 900 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 Architects Ryan Construction Company 700 International Centre 900 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 have been retained by the developer to provide planning applications, engineering plans and construct the proposed commercial/retail shopping Consulting Design Architect Korsunsky, Krank, Erickson Architects 300 First Avenue North Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55401 ite Planners, Civil & Traffic Engineers, Land Surveyors Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 7101 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 Consulting Soils Engineers G.M.E., Inc., Consulting Engineers 2083 E. Center Circle Minneapolis, MN 55441 FINANCIAL COMMITMENT The proposed site is a quarry for granular materials. Years of mining have resulted in a distressed site with a very irregular topography. The site preparation costs to establish usable grades for development of infrastructure and buildings will exceed those of most any other typical (unmined) site. The developer has received City Council approval of Tax Increment Financing for portions of the project subject to the future Developers Agreement. The balance of project construction will be privately financed. 3 i a 1 \ t 'ri 77 3. A7 C A i I= - 47 Mudl e a ake Pomerleau; Lake 3 _ C 1 I a J 1 s 4 f• { 5 • 1O I J 7 ee+re•Q I 11 Q I t• 6 Plymouth I 1e I 24 at I ao 22 101 = • rI II 1 Bey o 94 6 Ike se = 2a ar 6 arkers ake Z 1 •t J1ey LM• • • •a ? 'Aw M• ! Lake ..• • - - I leason • ,e,l^ j ,Iake5 = a I L I ti•1Wil;ila ilvd. Ir 40 e r oraetc 16 I • 1iwer .t1• v awata Bay 1 i I EagleX. t. s, Lake .I • s. a: • ` I Y , ike N swa I •.. 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SAINT SI 5' 49 TM A E NO l WTtST 48 T Hr 48TH - i48sp 1 C. TN 1 SCHM/OT ' . CU T/S1 46r < A IF C i a LJ z V i a C = • TNN 'N o i _ 1 _ C V J I I s l UNITED CUR I METIIOOIST H #, CM. AVE $ t J k ROCKFORD , j JLI5- 9 — 40TH L. CO. 9 I MT.OIIVET 1 3l TN . 0•w :v •^ a0• i LOTH. CH. ., • 3 , CO F0 m » CN JOSEPH I • F 38TH AV SST" a r,TM iTTM L 37TH AV Ctv0ufM PL •." 2 4 . 7 1 TTM .v I. t N Pon )t `b 38TH ; 1 •• ° - —• 1 o 35TH AVE NO. a + TM s 361h AVE. < s Y X34 TM Ave NO iCITYNAILtrJ494ItZ p < H p r 6 8j zz 4 32 NO AVE N ! ) 3 Mp J i TRyf ' 23- 2 MAR R K Z LACI C Z p C , NO T W m• e1• I 28TH AVE t J t A Z 28 TN Irte, EIE 6TH AV : S <o0 2T TM -AVE. NOZTTMt ` t reno" a t: T*" r ='; i 3iuju Tt MEO/CINE CITY SITE LOCATION WYAN cor pany OF MtNNE30TAcocs ructioo INCOQvOAATED Exhibit B LAND USE Existincr Land Use: The 52 -acre subject parcel is presently guided CN, Shopping Center, and LA3, High Medium Density Residential, and zoned FRD, Future Restricted Development District. Much of the site is presently vacant land. There exists one small office building in the very southwest corner of the site. Interstate Highway No. 494 borders the property on the west; County Road No. 9 (Rockford Road) borders the site on the south; and the property is bordered by West Medicine Lake Road on the east. The property to the north of the site is presently guided High Medium Density Residential and zoned FRD, Future Restricted Development District. Directly across Interstate Highway No. 494 from the site is property guided and zoned Limited Business. Further to the north on the west side of Interstate Highway No. 494 is land guided High Medium Density Residential. Further to the south on the same side of the highway is property guided IP, Planned Industrial. The land to the south of the subject parcel across Rockford Road is guided CS, Service Business. Currently there is a car dealership and Cottonwood Plaza, which contains a gas station, bank and other retail shops located on this property. The property further to the south along Interstate Highway No. 494 is guided High Density Residential. This land has been developed as an apartment complex. The properties to the east and north of the site are guided High Medium Density Residential and zoned FRD, Future Restricted Development District, and are currently vacant. Exhibit C and Exhibit D are existing Zoning and Guiding Maps respectively for the area of the site. Proposed Land Use: The proposed use for this 52 -acre site is a retail/shopping center development. As mentioned before, this development will accommodate the immediate and future retail/shopping needs for the inhabitants of the Plymouth Creek area of the City. Detailed site and building plans with accompanying text, found later in this report, will further describe the developer's intent to integrate this development into the existing site conditions and surrounding neighborhood. The project shall be an M.P.U.D. project with B-2 zoning. PARK DEDICATION FEES In accordance with Section 500.25 of the City Code, Ryan Construction Company understands a Parkland dedication fee will be requested in cash at the rate in effect at the time the building permits are issued. 6 rKu R-lAq —JA FRD R.P D' RPUD 77-2 by 83-2 r 84-3 r 17 RPUD ffp D 10 _-rill pq`2 t RPUD FRPUD RPUD 85-1 85-2 1. 1.jRAl 7R-DFR------ r - F, 85-5 1 7 J, 0 FR MPUD' W EXISTING ZONING construction company OF MINNESOTA INCORPORATED ts A A IT.7 fN Exhibit C CIRYAN R-1 FRD... u D r RPUD MCI, 17j78-2 BI RPUD R-2 84-5 0 FR MPUD' W EXISTING ZONING construction company OF MINNESOTA INCORPORATED ts A A IT.7 fN Exhibit C CIRYAN EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS Description of Existing Site: The subject parcel of land encompasses 52 acres lying north of County Road No. 9, east of Interstate Highway No. 494, and west of West Medicine Lake Road. The property to the north of the site is undeveloped and vacant. The great variation found in the topography (see accompanying topography map) is due to the mining of existing soils by the previous owner. The undisturbed portion of the site is gently to moderately rolling in nature. A considerable amount of regrading and reshaping of the land will need to be done along with the razing of one existing house and outbuildings to accommodate the proposed development. Current boundary survey and topographic maps are provided. There is tree cover consisting mainly of sapling and mature bur oaks and aspen along the west, north and east boundaries of the property. Many of these trees will be removed during the soil excavation and grading process. Those existing trees of significance that are at or very near proposed final grades will try to be saved and incorporated into the final site design. As requested by the Planning Commission and Council, a detailed tree inventory was performed and it is submitted. Illustrated on the Natural Conditions Analysis are cross-sections which demonstrate the difficulty in saving trees. Fortunately, it is expected that several existing trees can be preserved in Outlot A. oil Conditions: Generally the soils range from clayey in some parts of the site to rather coarse sand and gravel in others. The property has been mined to large extent for the coarse aggregates. A soils report and borings are currently being prepared and at the time that information is complete we will have a better understanding of water table levels and more specific soil types will be distinguished. This information will be presented when available. Hydrological Features: The site lies within the Bassett Creek Watershed District. It appears there are no D.N.A.-protected wetlands on the property. The Army Corps of Engineers may have jurisdiction over a wetland located on the north property line. The proper channels will be followed to ensure correct handling of the ponding area. Currently, a portion of the site drains into the existing pond on the north property line. Another part drains into the Mn/DOT pond located to the southwest of the site and the remaining portion drains to the southeast corner of the site where existing ditches and pipes convey it to Medicine Lake. PRELIMINARY PLAT The proposed plat will create two blocks (one on either side of Vinewood Lane), Right-of-way for Vinewood, Outlot A which is the north buffering strip and Outlot B which is the stormwater ponding area. All lots shall have frontage on a dedicated street but cross easements shall be provided for vehicular access between roads and lots. The following lot size summary is proposed in this preliminary plat: Block 1 Lot 1 10.8 acres Lot 2 17.1 acres Lot 3 1.0 acres Lot 4 1.4 acres Outlot A 2.1 acres Outlot B 1.6 acres Block 2 Lot 1 1.6 acres Lot 2 9 acres Lot 3 8 acres Lot 4.9 acres Lot 5 1.5 acres Lot 6 2.0 acres Lot 7 5.1 acres Vinewood Lane R.O.W. 5.1 acres TOTAL 51.9 acres M.P.U.D. Inherent in this M.P.U.D. are some site planning features which are inconsistent with B-2 requirements. These include: lot areas and dimensions for the "freestanding" lots which are smaller than otherwise required in a non-P.U.D. situation and parking and drive setbacks which in some circumstances are slightly smaller than otherwise required in a non-P.U.D. situation. Parking setbacks from front property lines are proposed to be 20' except Block 2 lot 7). Parking setbacks from internal lot lines are proposed to be 10' except in Block 2 where less is used. Building setbacks exceed 35' from the Vinewood right-of-way. These P.U.D. site features will allow an improved efficiency in several lots which become necessary to achieve other common goals. The common goals which the City and Developer share on this project (which may be viewed as P.U.D. attributes) are: 1. Work with the extreme topography (80' difference from northwest to southeast).to preserve as much relief as possible while making usable sites. 2. Establishment of an extension of Vinewood Lane into the site which aligns with the platted Vinewood (south of CR 9). This goal makes the southernmost lots west of Vinewood "shallow" and lots just north of the Mn/DOT pond "deep." Use of these unusually shaped sites requires some flexibility. 0 3. Preservation of existing quality vegetation on-site whenever it appears feasible. 4. Establishment of a buffer system on the north and east portion of the site. 5. Minimizing openings onto Vinewood Lane. PROPOSED SITE PLAN Site Plan: The site plan for the subject property entails a mix of commercial service uses and a shopping center complex that utilizes shared facilities to as large a degree as is possible. In this way, the site plan for the development begins to convey an integration of building locations and road alignments that make a strong, unified design statement. The only thoroughfare proposed for the site is the extension of Vinewood Lane north across County Road No. 9. It winds its way north and eventually curves to the east where a connection with West Medicine Lake Road is proposed along the property's north boundary. All other roads are private internal roads to serve the needs of the proposed buildings and their accompanying parking. Cross easements will be provided. The main shopping center complex is situated on the easterly portion of the site. The complex will house a large supermarket, a general merchandise department store, drugstore, liquor store and clothing store, as well as other services and retail. Smaller, free-standing retail/service uses will occupy the westerly portion. A garden center, restaurants, bank, and professional offices are some of the proposed uses for these sites. Parking and service areas for each building and use are shown on the site plan. As the use of these sites becomes certain, their site plan may change. There will be pylon signage along Interstate Highway No. 494, County Road No. 9 and the Vinewood Lane extension. There will also be monument signage along Vinewood Lane only. Building Plans: The shopping center complex and all other buildings will be generally as illustrated. All building facilities will feature state-of-the-art design and materials and will be architecturally attractive as well as blend nicely into one cohesive development. The development on the whole will favorably complement the Cottonwood Plaza found directly across County Road No. 9 to the south. Parking: Parking has been calculated on the basis of 6 spaces per 1,000 s.f. of retail space. The site plans for the freestanding lots are tentative but intended to comply with the 6/1000 ratio. The retail center on Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1, 10 include 273,345 s.f. of retail; requiring 1,640 parking stalls. 1552 parking stalls are illustrated, with the balance (88) shown as "proof of parking" behind the center (on the north and east site). Installation of these spaces which will be designated as employee parking) may require a retaining and adjustment of plant materials. Plantings A preliminary planting plan is provided which has the following characteris- tics. 1. Emphasis on buffering of the east and north portion of the site. 2. Preservation of existing trees on outlot A. 3. Boulevard type plantings along Vinewood Lane on private property. 4. Use of a plant palette featuring the 3 types of plant association originally there: lowland (ash, silver maple, willow, etc.), Maple Linden Association (Norway, red and sugar maple, American and Littleleaf Linden) and Oak Savannah Association (Swamp White and Pin Oak, Hackberry, Ironwood, Hawthorn). f 5. Ornamental plantings to provide seasonal color and interest crab-apple, quaking aspen, amur maple, etc.) 6. Accent plantings using evergreen trees, shrubs and deciduous ornamental plantings at major entry points. 7. At the center of the shopping center parking lot special plant compositions using large rocks and boulders are proposed to set a theme and recall the mining character of the site. 8. Use of plant materials in combination with retaining walls to feature plants and preserve land forms. General Contractor: Utilizing over half a century of experience in construction, Ryan has evolved a construction process that can respond to virtually every conceivable financial, planning, design and management requirement that may occur. The Ryan construction process if directed by the Ryan Project Manager, in concert with the Construction Superintendent and Project Engineer. The Ryan professionals manage and control the budget, schedule, trade contractors and pay requests to resolve any construction issue that may arise. To ensure tenant occupancy in a timely fashion, and to properly respond to requirements, construction expertise in key areas is demanded. In order to meet these difficult time deadlines, careful consideration must be given to the construction schedule and the experience, commitment and ability to accurately project an occupancy date. 11 STAGING The Developer is proposing a municipal approval process (assuming favorable city processing) which would allow construction grading beginning late in 1989. The initial construction would be rough site grading to establish roads, ponding and approximate building pads. Phase I Building Construction would be lot 7 Block 2 and lots 1 and 2 of Block 1. Phase II Building Construction would be lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 2 and lots 3 and 4 of Block 1. Phase III Building Construction would be lots 4, 5 and 6 of Block 2. Total buildout would be 1992. SITE UTILITIES anitarv_Sewer: The proposed development is located in Sewer District NC -7 of Plymouth's Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan. There are currently no existing sanitary sewer lines which service this property. However, according to the City's Comprehensive Plan, they are proposing an extension of the trunk interceptor system with a 24" sewer along West Medicine Lake Road with the 1989 construction season. This being the case, the property could tie into and be adequately served by this system. Further study is currently being done to ensure the feasibility of this consideration. Water main: Currently there is an 8" D.I.P. stub located by the southern entrance to the site at County Road No. 9 and Vinewood Lane. Furthermore, the City's guide plan calls for the extension of a 20" water main along the east side of the property along West Medicine Lake Road during the 1989 construction season. The site water system provides sufficient supply for firefighting, provided the 20" water main is constructed. Storm Sewer: The site has approximate 37.755 acres in Basin BC -30. An additional 1.516 acres of offsite boulevard area is also tributary to the outfall. Approximately 13.9 acres of the site is in Basin BC -31. Pond P-14 is in Basin BC -31. The proposed development produces runoff that exceeds the maximum flow rate permitted. A detention pond is proposed to reduce the peak flow of the design storm to 47 cubic feet per second. An additional 1.79 acre feet of capacity has been added to compensate for the encroachment of Vinewood Lane grading into Pond P-14 north of the site. Bassett Creek Watershed requires a pond to trap sediment during construction. The proposed pond has been located where it can be used to provide required treatment during construction. A special outlet will be installed to obtain the required detention time. 12 Runoff calculations used Soil Conservation Service Publication TR55. A sample of those calculations and the runoff hydrograph is attached in Appendix. TRAFFIC Traffic studies have been undertaken by both the developer and the City. Attached is the Traffic Impact Supplement (dated May 1989 by Westwood Professional Services). It is a response to the April 20, 1989, Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc., report. Additionally, submitted with the exhibits is a Traffic Circulation Plan on which all street and right-of-way, width and curb types are stated. 13 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE East 340.27 feet to beginning: Jerome P. Begin and Betty A. Begin, husband and wife, as joint tenants, as to balance of Parcel 1; AND Jerome P. Begin and Betty A. Begin, husband and wife, as to Parcel 2. 4. THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: All of the SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 118, Range 22 and all of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 15, Township 118, Range 22 lying north of the north line of Hennepin County Road No. 9, as per Lis Pendens Document No. 5157722, except: that part which lies southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 88.00 feet northeasterly of the first following described line and its southeasterly extension and southwesterly of the second following described line; Line 1. From a point on the south line of said Section 15, distant 728.9 feet West of the South Quarter corner thereof, run northeasterly at an angle of 75 degrees, 30 minutes 45 seconds with said south section line for 2101.12 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 17 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds for 328.65 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 114 degrees 48 minutes for 239.08 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 129 degrees 30 minutes for 600 feet and there terminating; Line 2. From a point on Line 1 described above, distant 57.49 feet northwesterly of its point of beginning, run northeasterly at right angles with said Line 1 for 88 feet to the point of beginning of Line 2 to be described; thence run southeasterly to the point of intersection of the northerly boundary of said County Road No. 9 with a line run a right angles northerly from the point of termination of Line A described below and there terminating; Line A. From a point on the south line of said Section 15, distant 728.9 feet West of the south quarter corner thereof, run northeasterly at an angle of 75 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds with said South section line for 2101.12 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 17 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds for 328.65 feet to the point of beginning of Line A, to be described; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 114 degrees 48 minutes for 245.46 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 5 degree 00 minutes curve (delta angle 40 degrees 47 minutes), having a length of 615.67 feet for 534.5 feet and there terminating. 14 Abstract Property. PARCEL 2: All that part of the East 268.74 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 118, Range 22, lying North of the North line of County State Aid Highway No. 9, and the East 268.74 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 118, Range 22, except that part of said tracts which lies Westerly of a line run parallel with a distant 100 feet Easterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 15, distant 728.9 feet West of the South Quarter corner thereof; thence run Northeasterly at an angle of 75 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds with said South Section line for 360.98 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 0 degree 30 minute curve (delta angle 17 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds) for 3453.89 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 300 feet and there terminating; and except all that part of the above described tract which lies Easterly of the above described strip and Southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 88 feet Northeasterly of the following described line: From a point on the South line of said Section 15, distant 728.9 feet West of the South Quarter corner thereof, run Northeasterly at an angle of 75 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds with a said South Section line for 2101.12 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 17 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds for 328.65 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 114 degrees 48 minutes for 239.08 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 129 degrees 30 minutes for 691.16 feet; thence deflect to the right on a 6 degree 00 minute curve (delta angle 13 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds) for 224.58 feet and there terminating; and except all that part of the above described tract which lies Easterly of the first above described strip, Northerly of the last above described strip and Westerly of the following described line: From a point on the first above described line, distant 784.47 feet Southerly of its point of termination, run Easterly at right angles with the first above described line for 100 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence run Southerly to the point of termination of the above described 88 foot parallel line and there terminating. Being registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 724744. INFORMATION NOTE: The office of the Registrar of Titles advises that the Owner's Duplicate Certificate is at the Torrens Office. 15 rll lot 401 -5torm Sewer still is LLJ 3) 4) cwC=611 r -M Ja in coa 14. AAM fit 4* -;- fit kr it lin uan IM/ Jos POND bill smammmu4mwwmwmm LLI 3) 4) cwC=611 r -M Ja in coa 14. AAM fit 4* -;- fit kr it lin uan IM/ Jos POND ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA TRAFFIC IMPACT SUPPLEMENTARY FINDINGS MAY 1989 SUBMITTED TO CITY OF PLYMOUTH PREPARED FOR: RYAN CONSTRUCTION PREPARED BY: WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. 7101 YORK AVENUE SOUTH EDINA, MN 55435 921-3303 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Impact Supplementary Findings Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. (SRF) prepared a traffic study on the Rockford Road Plaza project dated April 20, 1989. This material uses this study as a basis to develop and analyze the traffic impacts of the Rockford Road Plaza for 1993, one year after the proposed build -out of the development. The scope of the supplemental study includes a discussion of the SRF findings and analysis of the traffic impacts for the development for 1993. Discussion of SRF findings contained in the SRF report on Pages 5 and 6. 1) INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT VINEWOOD LANE AND CR 9 -- SRF. WPS -- Agree. It is recommended that a signal interconnection system be reviewed for this area because of the signal spacing and numbers. The LOS numbers will be calculated using an interconnection assumption and the Highway Capacity Manual computerized modeling process. This process will yield the most accurate results that are possible and will be used for the Indirect Source Permit submittal. 2) ELIMINATE THE RIGHT TURN IN/OUT ACCESS TO CR 9 -- SRF. WPS -- Agree in part. We understand and share SRF's views on the right turn out from the site. However, the right turn in from #9 will actually enhance the capacity of the CR 9 and Vinewood Lane intersection and give better accessibility to the shopping center without hindering other traffic. WPS will coordinate this design detail with the Hennepin County officials. 3) PLAT REVISED TO PROVIDE ADD'T. R/W FOR CR 9 -- SRF. WPS -- Based upon the immediate needs of the center thru 1993, there is not an apparent need for additional R/W. Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Impact Supplementary Findings May 1989 Page 1 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. 4) VINEWOOD LANE THRU THE SITE - 4/5 LANE DESIGN -- SRF. WPS -- Agree except that we believe the five lane design should extend north of the Target entrance far enough to allow a left turn lane. At the CR approach, four lanes plus a small island should be adequate. 5) SITE CONTROL SHOULD BE AS ON FIGURE 5 -- SRF. WPS -- Agree except that a traffic signal may be necessary for the primary internal street intersection allowing access to the shopping center on the east side of Vinewood. 6) EXTENSION OF COUNTY RD 61 TO COUNTY RD 10 -- SRF. WPS -- We do agree that CR 61 has to be extended, but the question is when. It is WPS finding that thru 1993 (an estimated build -out of the shopping center), geometric improvements can be made to Cr 9 instead of extending CR 61 and the CR 9 bridge over I 494. We have added several attachments to this memorandum demonstrating our findings. One of our basic assumptions to allow the center to be build immediately without significant hold-ups due to the CR 61 improvements or CR 9 bridge widening is to divide the improvements into a two phase operation. Phase One includes the core center including the food store, the Target store and the retail area. Phase Two includes the outlets with restaurants, health club, etc. Phase One would be opened in 1990. Phase Two would be built out by 1992. We have analyzed the center's traffic impact for 1993 to be in accordance with ISP rules of analyzing a development at a period of one year after completion of build -out. 7) PROVISION FOR A FUTURE DUAL LEFT TURN INTO THE SITE -- SRF. WPS -- We agree that it will ultimately be needed, but not until beyond 1993. 8) COUNTY 61 AND VINEWOOD LAND GEOMETRICS -- SRF. WPS -- Agree, during the period that CR 61 is being designed. 9) COUNTY 61 AND VINEWOOD LANE SIGNALIZATION -- SRF. WPS -- Agree, during the period that CR 61 is being designed. Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Impact Supplementary Findings May 1989 Page 2 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. 10) COUNTY 9 AND I 494 IMPROVEMENTS -- SRF. WPS -- Agree that improved geometrics and bridge widening will be needed. However, through 1993 the improvements shown on the WPS sketch will provide acceptable traffic movement, together with the proper design of the signal system. Ultimately, by 2010, bridge widening and other improvements will have to be made. 11) IMPROVE SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD AND AN INTERCHANGE -- SRF. WPS -- Agree. This improvement will definitely be warranted as t development of this area of Plymouth progresses. Analysis of Traffic Impacts 1993 - One Year after Build -out This scenario analyzed considers full development without extending CR 61 and without widening the CR 9/I-494 bridge. The scope of the analysis for 1993 includes traffic volume forecasts, geometric roadway review, and p.m. peak hour capacity analysis. Various geometric upgrades were reviewed to develop level of service 'D' or better results. Traffic forecasts were prepared, using as a basis traffic volume data from the SRF report, for 1993. The site traffic for the proposed development was added to a 3% annual growth in background traffic volumes for all routes to develop the forecasts. The 3%growth rate was obtained from the Hennepin County Traffic Forecast report prepared by BRW for County Road 9 at the site. The 1985 Highway Capacity Manual software was used to perform to analyze anticipated intersection performance and to develop levels of service. During the analysis, capacity limitations resulting in poor levels of service were identified at several intersections. The following geometric changes of the existing geometry were developed, analyzed and are recommended to improve the level of service to acceptable levels for study area intersections : 1. The:I-494 west ramp should have a dual south bound left turn lane rather than a single south bound left turn lane. 2. The I-494 east ramp should have a chanelized northbound right turn lane which should extend easterly to Vinewood. This results in an additional lane on County Road 9 between the ramp and Vinewood. 3. The south bound right turn lane at Vinewood should be a free movement. This lane should extend westerly to the I-494 east ramp as a free right turn lane. Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Impact Supplementary Findings May 1989 Page 3 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. The table presented below summarized the results of the capacity analysis for the p.m. peak hour, 1993 full development scenario. HIGHWAY CAPACITY MANUAL ANALYSIS RESULTS 1993 BUILD -OUT SCENARIO sss=ssssmsssxss=ssssa=ssxsss=sx=sscs=ss=ssssssss INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE County Road 9/West I-494 Ramp C County Road 9/East I-494 Ramp C County Road 9/Vinewood C County Road 9/Medicine Lake Rd. C Access Drive/Medicine Lake Rd. C The results presented here consider 1993 as the study year. Westwood has also analyzed the year 1995, with the proposed geometry and expected traffic volume growth, resulting in acceptable levels of service for all study area intersections. These items follow in support of this report: Traffic volume forecasts figure for 1993 full development Recommended (short term) roadway geometric configuration, and Highway Capacity Analysis output reports Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Impact Supplementary Findings May 1989 . Page 4 4-96 r OOZ cs-+'1r' s£z U -)o no N i t6b-1 t9EPEPold 0 z CO evh arc m 1 • a yeli zaM sssJ tr' EASTBOUND 494 RAMP WESTBOUND 494 RAMP 1 ` o t1 t, I O II 1; t, I 1 I I i t I 1 i j 1 J I n y d E CD O L 0- LL, u a C C CD E E' O v d w z W V Z CL CL N 49N J 0 Q O o O LLY O r' 1985 HCM: SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS SUMMARY REPORT INTERSECTION..COUNTY ROAD 9/WEST 494 RAMP AREA TYPE ..... OTHER ANALYST....... BFB DATE.......... 04/28/89 TIME.......... PM PEAK COMMENT....... 1993 - FULL DEVELOPMENT - NO CR 61 EXTENSION VOLUMES GEOMETRY EB WB NB SB : EB WB NB SB LT 0 414 0 586 : T 13.0 L 13.0 12.0 L 13.0 TH 1174 679 0 0 : T 13.0 T 13.0 12.0 L 13.0 RT 96 0 0 236 : R 13.0 12.0 12.0 R 13.0 RR 0 0 0 0 : 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GRADE HV ADJ PKG BUSES PHF PEDS PED. BUT. ARR. TYPE M M Y/N Nm Nb Y/N min T EB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 12.1 3 WB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 12.1 4 NB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 18.6 3 SB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 18.6 3 SIGNAL SETTINGS CYCLE LENGTH = 100.0 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 PH-1 PH-2 . PH-3 PH-4 EB LT X NB LT TH X TH RT X RT PD X PD WB LT X X SB LT X TH X X TH X RT X X RT X PD X X PD X GREEN 39.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 GREEN 27.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 LEVEL OF SERVICE LANE GRP. V/C- G/C DELAY LOS APP. DELAY APP. LOS EB T 0.924 0.410 24.3 C 23.4 C R 0.170 0.410 12.1 B WB L 0.941 0.650 33.7 D 16.7 C T 0.642 0.650 6.3 B SB L 0.869 0.290 32.9 D 29.6 D R 0.590 0.290 20.9 C INTERSECTION: Delay = 22.8 (sec/veh) V/C = 0.912 LOS = C 1985 HCM: SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS SUMMARY REPORT INTERSECTION..COUNTY ROAD 9/EAST I-494 RAMP AREA TYPE ..... OTHER ANALYST....... BFB DATE.......... 05/23/89 TIME.......... PM COMMENT....... 1993 - FULL DEVELOPMENT - NO CR 61 EXTENSION VOLUMES GEOMETRY EB WB NB SB : EB WB NB SB LT 568 0 146 0 : L 13.0 T 13.0 L 13.0 12.0 TH 1192 947 0 0 : T 13.0 T 13.0 R 13.0 12.0 RT 0 534 746 0 : 12.0 R 13.0 12.0 12.0 RR 0 534 746 0 : 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GRADE HV ADJ PKG BUSES PHF PEDS PED. BUT. ARR. TYPE M M Y/N Nm Nb Y/N min T EB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 8.9 4 WB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 8.9 4 NB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 18.6 3 SB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 18.6 3 SIGNAL SETTINGS CYCLE LENGTH = 100.0 PH -1 PH -2 PH -3 PH -4 PH -1 PH -2 PH -3 PH -4 EB LT X X NB LT X TH X X TH X RT X X RT X PD X X PD X WB IT X SB LT TH X TH RT X RT PD X PD GREEN 31.0 44.0 0.0 0.0 GREEN 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 LEVEL OF SERVICE LANE GRP. V/C- G/C DELAY LOS APP. DELAY APP. LOS EB L 0.61.4 0.820 3.4 A 6.3 B T 0.894 0.820 7.7 B WB T 0.926 0.330 26.1 D 26.1 D R 0.001 0.330 10.6 B NB L 0.882 0.120 57.6 E 57.6 E R 0.000 0.120 0.0 A INTERSECTION: Delay = 15.7 (sec/veh) V/C = 0.892 LOS = C 1985 HCM: SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS SUMMARY REPORT INTERSECTION..COUNTY ROAD 9/VINEWOOD AREA TYPE ..... OTHER ANALYST....... BFB DATE.......... 05/24/89 TIME.......... PM COMMENT....... 1993 - FULL DEVELOPMENT - NO CR 61 EXTENSION VOLUMES GEOMETRY EB WB NB SB : EB WB NB SB LT 595 28 135 125 : L 13.0 L 13.0 L 13.0 L 13.0 TH 1247 747 20 20 : T 13.0 T 13.0 LT 13.0 LT 13.0 RT 305 125 39 600 : T 13.0 T 13.0 R 13.0 R 13.0 RR 305 125 39 600 : R 13.0 R 13.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GRADE HV ADJ PKG BUSES PHF PEDS PED. BUT. ARR. TYPE M M Y/N Nm Nb Y/N min T EB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 21.9 4 WB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 21.9 4 NB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 28.4 3 SB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 28.4 3 SIGNAL SETTINGS CYCLE LENGTH = 100.0 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 EB LT X X NB LT X TH X X TH X RT X X RT X PD X X PD X WB LT X SB LT X TH X TH X RT X RT X PD X PD X GREEN 5.0 29.0 25.0 0.0 GREEN 8.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 LEVEL OF SERVICE LANE GRP. V/C G/C DELAY LOS APP. DELAY APP. LOS EB L 0.939 0.410 36.3 D 17.1 C T 0.660 0.610 8.4 B R 0.000 0.610 0.0 A WB L 0.259 0.070 33.7 D 30.9 D T 0.893 0.270 30.8 D R 0.000 0.270 12.3 B NB L 0.873 0.100 58.2 E 54.7 E LT 0.123 0.100 31.2 D R 0.002 0.100 30.8 D SB L 0.809 0.100 49.7 E 47.2 E LT 0.123 0.100 31.2 D R 0.000 0.100 0.0 A INTERSECTION: Delay = 24.2 (sec/veh) V/C 0.903 LOS = C 1985 HCM: SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS SUMMARY REPORT INTERSECTION..COUNTY ROAD 9/MEDICINE LAKE RD. AREA TYPE ..... OTHER ANALYST....... BFB DATE.......... 05/24/89 TIME.......... PM COMMENT....... 1993 - FULL DEVELOPEMENT - NO CR 61 EXTENSION VOLUMES GEOMETRY EB WB NB SB : EB WB NB SB LT 144 135 125 98 : L 12.0 L 12.0 L 12.0 L 12.0 TH 1194 648 53 47 : T 12.0 T 12.0 T 12.0 T 12.0 RT 74 98 602 127 : T 12.0 T 12.0 T 12.0 T 12.0 RR 74 98 602 127 : R 12.0 R 12.0 R 12.0 R 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GRADE HV ADJ PKG BUSES PHF PEDS PED. BUT. ARR. TYPE M M Y/N Nm Nb Y/N min T EB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 26.5 4 WB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 26.5 3 NB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 26.5 3 SB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 26.5 3 SIGNAL SETTINGS CYCLE LENGTH = 100.0 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 EB LT X NB LT X TH X TH X RT X RT X PD X PD X WB LT X SB LT X TH X TH X RT X RT X PD X PD X GREEN 12.0 43.0 0.0 0.0 GREEN 10.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 LEVEL OF SERVICE LANE GRP. V/C G/C DELAY LOS APP. DELAY APP. LOS EB L 0.685 0.140 36.6 D 22.8 C T 0.882 0.450 21.2 C R 0.000 0.570 5.1 B WB L 0.643 0.140 35.0 D 18.2 C T 0.479 0.450 14.8 B R 0.000 0.570 17.1 C NB L 0.694 0.120 38.8 D 35.1 D T 0.104 0.170 26.7 D R 0.000 0.310 30.8 D SB L 0.544 0.120 33.8 D 31.4 D T 0.092 0.170 26.6 D R 0.000 0.310 18.1 C INTERSECTION: Delay = 22.7 (sec/veh) V/C = 0.675 LOS = C 1985 HCM: SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS SUMMARY REPORT INTERSECTION..ACCESS DRIVE/MEDICINE LAKE RD. AREA TYPE ..... OTHER ANALYST....... BFB DATE.......... 05/24/89 TIME.......... PM COMMENT....... 1993 - FULL DEVELOPMENT - NO CR 61 EXTENSION VOLUMES GEOMETRY EB WB NB SB : EB WB NB SB LT 35 0 200 0 : L 12.0 12.0 L 12.0 T 12.0 TH 0 0 95 67 : R 12.0 12.0 T 12.0 TR 12.0 RT 205 0 0 35 : 12.0 12.0 T 12.0 12.0 RR 51 0 0 0 : 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GRADE HV ADJ PKG BUSES PHF PEDS PED. BUT. ARR. TYPE M M Y/N Nm Nb Y/N min T EB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 22.8 3 WB 0.00 0.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 22.8 3 NB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 11.3 4 SB 0.00 5.00 N 0 0 0.90 5 Y 11.3 3 SIGNAL SETTINGS CYCLE LENGTH = 100.0 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 PH-1 PH-2 PH-3 PH-4 EB LT X NB LT X TH X TH X X RT X RT X X PD X PD X X WB LT SB LT TH TH X RT RT X PD PD X GREEN 20.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 GREEN 20.0 45.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 YELLOW 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 LEVEL OF SERVICE LANE GRP. V/C G/C DELAY LOS APP. DELAY APP. LOS EB L 0.119 0.220 23.7 C 23.3 C R 0.522 0.220 23.2 C NB L 0.606 0.220 28.7 D 19.8 C T 0.044 0.720 1.9 A SB TR 0.076 0.470 9.4 B 9.4 B INTERSECTION: Delay = 19.0 (sec/veh) V/C = 0.312 LOS = C R"•c." RCCKFORD ROAC SHOPPING CENTER TR 55 DRAINAGE ANALYSIS TR 55 DRAINAGE ANALYSIS Area No Area CN Area*CA:•' Recurrence Year = 0.245 Al 6.4::9 97 621.79 24 Hr reinfa-'l ('n) = 1.23 A2 1_?00 9C 98.53 ea (acres) = 53.1711 A3 3.740 9_ 356.45 CN _ 6 A-' 2.474 9F 242.46 S = 0.532 AS 1.501 96 143.53 Run;ori (inchesl 0.672 6' 3 312 98 324.53 y e: 6'' 95 207.8~ 3 5.3 7O- Avg W;:rshG S1 _pe •r, - o.cCp 8? 3.954 SC 345.3= Lag (OOL r ) = i . 422 6C. 1.1356 92 Hyd length !c:.; L-ec. _ V WCV C' 2.576 96 247 a^ p-" L 152 2.3 08 g 1 110.53 32.S. S Tine o r;_:c (w•) = C.7C; v. 012 2.357 S1 214.; 1r _ Bac ,c PC..s (c,} _ ic 4 ' DJ 4.252 95 4CS.4_+ Hyd Lenoth Mod Adj = 1.0n D4 1.325 96 27.27 Impervious P. ea A^j = 1.00 1.00 D4 D5 325 7-323 96 703.62 Poi -I S: Swamp Ad,; = cfs) = 22.759 E? 2.296 92 21"_20 Peak 04srhange feet) = 2.9784. E2 0.569 74 42-13 Runcff (Acre ru,ic feet) = i2S,738 r1 2.599 74 152.: 0.0C TR 55 DRAINAGE ANALYSIS Area= No Area- P.rea*C{ Re^urrence Year = 5 Ai 6_r3S• 100 97 90 621.70 9E.53 24 Hr rainfall (in) = 3.61 A2 Area (acres) = 53.171 A3 3.740 98 366.45 CN = 94 A4 2.474 931 242.45 S = 0.632 A5 1.501 96 143.53 o --f Cinches) _ 2.944 81 3.312 93 324.53 Hydr Length (ft) - 2,600 82 2.12? 95 207.8~ 3 5.3 313 Wtrs.-id Slope ("0 = 0.S0-0 83 3.854 9^ 18?.8S Lac (hour) = 0.422 84 1.856 98 Hyd length Modified = 0.00 C1 2.576 95 247.43 Impervious Area = 0.00 C2 1.152 96 110.58 Time of Conc (hr) = 0.70 D' 2.306 91, 209.39 214.91 Basic Peak DIS (cfs) = 408 D2 03 2.367 4.252 91 SS 409.49 Hyd Length Mod Adj = 1.00 D4 1.325 96 127.2% Impervious Area Ad,; _ 1.00 1.00 CS 7.323 96 03.52 on:d & Swamp Adj = E1 2.296 92 211 .2C Peak Discharge. (cfs) = 99.740 13.0469 E2 0.559 74 42.13 Runoff (Acre feet) = Cubic feet) = 568,325 F-11 11 ^^152.3i7474 fel cle 7 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. July 14, 1989 Mr. Charles Dillerud Community Development Coordinator City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Dillerud: 8525 Edinbrook Crossing 1101 York Avenue South Brooklyn Park. Minnesota 55443 Edina, Minnesota 55435 612-424.8862 612.921-3303 EAI. IRg L 0 W M2-111-3293 JUL 14 1989 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. The following document is written in response to the City of Plymouth staff letter dated July 12, 1989. Also included in this package is a revised set of preliminary plan sheets signed by a registered Engineer in the State of Minnesota. The information contained herein and on the plan sheets is meant to be in conformance to the comments received from the City staff review of the Rezoning, PUD Preliminary Plan/Plat/Conditional Use Permit for Rockford Road Plaza (89014) application. The responses in this letter follow the format of the July 12 City letter. Item #1: It is acknowledged that the developer is responsible for the Vinewood Lane improvements. The developer wishes to initiate a public improvement for the roadway and have the costs assessed to the areas of the developable property in proportion to the benefit assigned on an area basis. Item N2: There are no direct connections to the trunk sanitary sewer that is referred to in the City letter. Therefore, the trunk sanitary sewer will be installed at the expense of the City. Item #3: An easement will be provided throughout the shopping center on the east side of Vinewood Lane to allow the sanitary sewer line, in total, to be a public utility. This will allow the sanitary sewer line as shown on the original preliminary plan sheets. Item #4: The preliminary plan sheet for the storm sewer design has been revised. Item #5: The catch basins on Vinewood Lane have been revised to allow the roadway water to flow into the pond on Outlot B. However, the storm water from the site to the north, which will be direct outflow from Another ponding area, has not been allowed to flow into the pond on Outlot B. It is the developer's intention to not pond the water twice and to separate the northerly development area's stormwater from the Rockford Plaza storm water. The important issue is that all stormwater will pass through a detention and treatment ponding system. Mr. Charles Dilleruc July 14, 1989 Page 2 Item 6: Westwood has revised the plan sheet accordingly. Item 7: Westwood has revised the plan sheet accordingly. Item 8: Westwood has revised the plan sheet accordingly. Item #9: Westwood feels the design shown on the preliminary plan sheet submittal is an acceptable design and encourages the City Engineering Department to use this design as the preliminary layout for the sanitary sewer. Westwood's engineers would appreciate an opportunity to discuss this matter further with the decision makers on the City of Plymouth staff. Item #10: Acknowledged. Design criteria will be appropriately utilized. Item #11: Westwood has revised the plan sheets to hopefully meet the requirements of the Public Safety Department. Item #12: The plan sheets have been revised not add the fire lane and the west side of the structure shown on lot 6, block 2. Item #13: The developer respectfully requests the City to continue the designation of Vinewood Lane to the intersection of West Medicine Lake Drive. Because the street through Rockford Plaza flows continuously without interruption (such as a tee intersection), the developer would prefer the designation for conformity and ease of address identification. Item #14: The developer agrees that no private drive access to County Road 9 shall be allowed. The detail shown on the preliminary submittal plan sheets demonstrates access into the site from County Road 9. Hennepin County has indicated that if a continuous right turn lane is constructed from just before the right turn into the site to the intersection of Vinewood Lane, the County staff would be more amenable to this design feature. At the time of the printing of this document, the County had not given the developer their final position on this ingress point. Item #15: The developer agrees to provide the restrictive convenants after they have met with the City to clarify exactly the areas that are referred to in the City letter of July 12. Item #16: Sheet 8 (Natural Conditions Analysis) and Sheet 9 (Tree Survey) were provided to'document resources which perhaps could be work into the amenity character of the Rockford Plaza Shopping Center. The site lanning process benefited from the inventory tasks. The City Planning Commission and City Council encouraged us to preserve existing ground form and vegetation as much as possible. The following changes have been made: Changing the stormwater pond location from the northwest corner is more in character with the "lay of the land". Mr. Charles DillerudE July 14, 1989 Page 3 It The high area in the northwest was preserved in outlot A and lot 7 of block 2 using retaining walls. Numerous larger tress and many more small tress are preserved in outlet A. The development of this project on a site with such a rugged terrain precluded extensive preservation of plant materials. The cross sections on sheet 8 illustrate how in several wooded areas the preservation of existing vegetation does not match proposed grades. Section A illustrates a key area where the emergency overflow for the major parking lot drains around the buildings to outlot A. This must occur at an elevation lower than shopping center buildings which are 10' lower than existing ground grade at that location. Raising the proposed building elevations 10' puts the buildings at an unnaturally high elevation (See Sections B&C). Section B shows the irregularity of existing grades and that the shaping of a pond with a containment embankment are not compatible with the shrub vegetation. Section C shows how the returning from proposed building elevation to existing grades at West Medicine Lake Road would involve massive retaining walls to preserve trees. Section D. like section B, shows how installing a retail use on this rugged landform provided slight opportunity for tree preservation. Item X117: Acknowledged and completed. Item #18: Acknowledged. Item #19: The developer fully believes that providing insufficient parking is not in anyone's interest. The demonstrated (but not initially constructed) parking has the character of "proof of parking". The multiple tenant characteristics of the retail center also takes on the "mixed use" character alluded to in the ordinance. We suggest that the parking proposal is reasonable when viewed from this perspective. Clarification of any of these items can be made by contacting Dick Koppy or Tim Erkkila of Westwood Professional Services, Inc. The City review comments are appreciated for review at the earliest possible Planning Commission meeting. Thank you. Sincerely, WOOD PROFEESSIONAL ICES, INC. i and L. Koppy, P.E. President CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT* PLAN. PLYMOUTHS MINNESOTA IWAH c Ia acImoa AMCIIOM i i tltrtllru at 1 trrN • gra r 4Aoot11 Clinch tA,tltr N Qac% 0 I Alf AtIAA f/ ROCKFORD ROAD PLAZA PYLMOUTH, MINNESOTA o AMCtt011 ttRtN M t Ir- i r m%.im 1 (1) low CURRENT ZONING PROPOSED ZONING FRD B -PUD CAKE z J SqM A se /N J SIE• f O t i) SA/NT MARJE • ~S I S AND S'T. \ 2 L I ` 11 TN A NO — — — — — — — PLYMOUTH 1 WTI ST CMM a 41 4ITM 47 TN f T/S A. c <4si LAKE : A4TLE 3 J uuILQRAM METHEWIs AVE $ CH. W W a.. aa.aa SI V ti 6Kf a i V W i• • 6 a H L. Co. - .;:' No. 14=x, ti ,. MT. OLIVET ` a _ CO. »c. .IDSErN WTI. 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NO. 3 7 w w at MED/C/N WYANconstruction company F Ms,, tr,, OTOA NNCOgOOAATED CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE August 2, 1989, COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89044 PETITIONER: Harstad Companies REQUEST: Amended RPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan/Conditional Use Permit and RPUD Final Site Plan and Final Plat for a Portion of Lake Camelot Estates" LOCATION: Northwest Quadrant of County Road 47 and I-494 GUIDE PLAN CLASS: LA -2 (Low Medium Density Residential) ZONING: BACKGROUND: RPUD 86-1 On May 5, 1986, by Resolution 86-256, the Plymouth City Council approved an RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Harstad Companies encompassing 168 acres, of which this parcel is a portion. On November 3, 1986, the City Council by Resolutions 86-737 and 86-738 approved the RPUD Final Plan/Plat and development contract for the Camelot Estates designated 189 single family lots and 9 outlots. On July 10, 1989, the City Council by Resolution 89-364 approved the Land Use Guide Plan amendment for the Harstad Companies covering a portion of the overall Lake Camelot RPUD to reguide approximately 74 acres from LA -3 (high medium density residential) to LA -2 (low medium density residential). This parcel is a portion of that 74 acres that has been reguided. Notice of this Public Hearing has been published in the official city newspaper, and notices have been mailed to adjoining property owners within 500 feet. In addition, a development sign has been placed on the property. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: 1. The applicant proposes to amend the RPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Lake Camelot to change the unit count, unit type, and density of that portion of the overall RPUD that lies north of County Road 47 and east of Yucca Lane. The land area impacted by the PUD Plan change totals approximately 28 acres. see next page) Page Two File 89044 The amendment would result in the increase in the number of single family detached lots from previously approved 186, to the now proposed 201; a reduction in the number of townhomes from the previously approved 148, to the now proposed 42 (none of which are now located on the subject but only in the "townhouse area" south of County Road 47 arcel, the introduction of 12 -unit condominium structures containing a total of 156 condominium units, where no such units were previously approved; and the elimination of 191 apartment units approved for 24 -unit structures. In addition, a row of single family detached lots has been introduced fronting Yucca Lane. The impact of the plan change is a reduction of 126 dwelling units over the previously approved plan for Lake Camelot. The entire reduction takes place in the area north of County Road 47 and east of Yucca Lane. 2. An RPUD Final Site Plan is also presented for the area of the RPUD located north of County Road 47 and east of Yucca Lane. No prior RPUD Final Plan had been approved for this area, nor was the area previously platted except into outlots. The PUD Preliminary Plat and Final Plat presented provides for replatting of the property from outlots to the final configuration to undertake the development proposed. 3. The area of the RPUD under consideration is located in the Mud Lake Watershed District and the Shingle Creek Watershed District, and contains no flood plain or storm water holding facilities; is not located within a Shoreland Management District; contains a very small portion of protected wet lands in the extreme northwest corner; contains no woodlands of significance; contains no slopes of over 12 percent, except those related to drainage corridors; and does contain some soils considered unsuitable for urban development without corrections. The site is generally capable of urban development with public sewers with some adjustment in soil, and recognition of the wet land area in the extreme northwest corner. The preliminary plan and site plans proposed are of designs that both recognize the constraints of the site and make adjustments for those constraints. 4. The Zoning Ordinance provides the Planning Commission criteria upon which to analyze and .make a recommendation concerning an RPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan. Those same criteria are equally applicable to a revised preliminary plan/plat such as here under consideration. Those criteria are as follows: a. Compatibility with the stated purposes and intent of the Planned Unit Development. The applicant states in his narrative submission of May 1989 that the proposed substitute of condominium units for townhouses and apartments "could be considered an enhancement" over the previously approved PUD Plan. The proposed PUD Plan amendment -- resulting in a reduction and overall project density and dwelling unit count --does not present the design features that would diminish the see next page) Page Three File 89044 responsiveness of the project to the PUD attributes listed in Subdivision B of the Zoning Ordinance. The demonstrated professional design assistance, proficient use of streets and facilities, usable suitably located active recreational facility and affirmative design efforts towards the preservation of desirable natural site characteristics are retained with this amended plan. Active recreational facilities for children are now planned for location within the condominium section of the site. Inclusion of this type of recreational facility was not proposed by their earlier proposed plan. b. Relationship with the proposed plan to the neighborhood in which it is proposed to be located, to the City's Comprehensive Plan and to other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The present plan for this site is responsive to the Land Use Guide Plan with respect to project density and structure type based on the recent Land Use Guide Plan amendment to reclassify this general vicinity from LA -3 to LA -2. Consistency with the system's plan elements of the Comprehensive Plan was carefully addressed, and found affirmative, during the consideration of the Land Use Guide Plan amendment recently completed. The proposed amended PUD Plan continues to reflect the consistency with the system plan element found during the Land Use Guide Plan amendment process. The relationship to the surrounding neighborhood is altered from the previous plan by the inclusion of a tier of single family detached home sites on the east side of Yucca Lane, facing the existing single family detached home sites constructed or platted on the west side of Yucca Lane. Relationship to neighboring properties of the amended PUD Plan remains the same as the positive relationship found with the original PUD Plan for this area. c. Internal organization and adequacy of various uses or density_ circulation and Darkina facilities: recreation areas and oxen saaces. The design of the internal circulation and dwelling unit types is proposed to be changed with this amended plan. Also, private "tot lot" type recreational facilities are proposed for the condominium area in the amended plan. The overall dwelling unit count for the area east of Yucca Lane is proposed by the amended plan to be reduced by 126 dwelling units over the previously approved plan. 5. The RPUD Final Site Plan presented is responsive to the several City ordinances, codes, and policies that regulate the design of sites for dwelling unit types such as now proposed. The setbacks and other dimensional specifications approved with the original RPUD Plan/Conditional Use Permit are retained with this proposed amendment. It is proposed that an additional PUD flexibility be included in the approved plan to allow specific zero side and rear setbacks for driveways to allow private common driveway to serve the individual condominium units. see next page) Page Four File 89044 The RPUD Final Site Plan responds affirmatively to City of Plymouth codes/ordinances with respect to landscaping; fire protection; trash storage (interior to the individual units with respect to the townhouse structures); roof top equipment (none proposed); offstreet parking (3.2 stalls per unit); and other related design features. 6. The condominium structures are proposed to be 2 bedroom, 2 story units of wood construction and face brick to trim the lower elevation. The architectural design of the structures has been reviewed for compliance with the "standards and criteria regarding site and building aesthetics in architectural design." PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. The amended RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat/Conditional Use Permit is compatible with the stated purposes and intent of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance; continues and enhances the relationship of the plan to the neighborhood in which it is located, to the City's Comprehensive Plan, and to other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and provides a responsible design for the internal organization and adequacy of various uses, circulation, parking facilities, recreation areas, and open spaces. 2. The RPUD Final Site Plan proposed is responsive to the dimensional specifications of the Zoning Ordinance for the approved RPUD Plan/Conditional Use Permit as applicable. The proposal to introduce a zero setback for common driveway within the condominium portion of the plan is reasonable for inclusion as a PUD element of design flexibility. 3. The RPUD Preliminary Plan and Final Plat proposed for the existing "Outlot H" of the Lake Camelot Estates plan is both consistent with the amended RPUD Plan and the provisions of the Plymouth Subdivision Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: I hereby recommend approval of the amended RPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit together with the RPUD Preliminary and Final Plat and RPUD Final Site P an Submitted by: Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Conditions for Approval of the Amended RPUD Plan/Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat/Final Plat, and RPUD Final Site Plan 2. Engineer's Memo 3. Resolution 89-364 Approving the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment 4. Resolutions 86-737 and 86-738 Approving the RPUD Final Plan/Plat for Camelot Estates 5. Resolution 86-256 Approving the RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Lake Camelot Estates. 6. Approved RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat - 1986 7. Project Booklet and Large Plans pc/cd/89O44:dl) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING AMENDED RPUD PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND RPUD FINAL SITE PLAN 1. Compliance with Policy Resolution No. 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new structures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility. 2. Submission of required financial guarantee and Site Performance Agreement for completion of site improvements. 3. Any signage shall be in compliance with the Ordinance. 4. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per Ordinance provisions. 5. All waste and waste containers shall be stored within the structures, and no outside storage is permitted. 6. No Building Permit to be issued until the final plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin County. 7. Removal of all dead or dying trees from the property at the owner's expense. 8. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System. 9. Incorporation of tree protection policy provisions in the final plat and development contract approval. 10. Compliance with those conditions of City Council resolutions 86-256 Preliminary Plat/Plan/CUP) and 86-738 (Conditions Prior to Filing of Final Plat) that continue to be applicable. 11. Structure setbacks are: front (street) 35 feet; rear 25 feet and side 10 feet except as specifically provided for herein or by Resolution 86-256. 12. Maximum lot coverage shall be 20% consistent with the Zoning Ordinance definition of lot coverage. DATE: FILE NO.: PETITIONER: PRELIMINARY PLAT: LOCATION: N/A Yes No City of Plymouth E N G I N E E R' S M E M 0 to Planning Commission & City Council August 3, 1989 89044 Mr. Kenneth Briggs, Harstad Companies, 1900 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton, Mn. 55112 LAKE CAMELOT VILLAS West of 494 north of County Rd. 47 in the north half of section 3. 1. X Watermain area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 2. X Sanitary sewer area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 3. SAC and REC charges will be payable at the time building permits are issued. These are in addition to the assessments shown in No. 1 and No. 2. Area charges are subject to change periodically as they are reviewed annually on January 1. The rate assessed would be that in effect at the time of final plat approval. 4. Area assessments: Watermai:, area assessment based on 213 units --z 790 a unit - X168,270 Sanitary Sewer area assessment on 213 units x $440 a unit - $93,720. 5. Other additional assessments estimated: Non - 6. _ _ X Complies with standard utility/drainage easements - The City will require utility and drainage easements ten feet (10') in width adjoining all streets and six feet (6') in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. N/A Yes No 7. X All standard utility easements required for construction are provided The City will require twenty foot (20') utility and drainage easements for proposed utilities along the lot lines where these utilities are proposed to be installed. This item has been reviewed with the final plat and final construction plans. X Complies with ponding requirements - The City will require the dedication of drainage easements for ponding purposes on all property lying below the established 100 year high water elevation and conformance with the City's comprehensive storm water drainage plan. Dralnape easements for ponding Purposes shall be placed on the final plat to the 100 Year High Water Elevation for each Fond. 9. _ x_ All existing unnecessary easements and rights-of-way have been vacated It will be necessary to vacate the obsolete easements/right-of-way to facilitate the development. This is not an automatic process in conjunction with the platting process. It is the owner's responsibility to submit a petition as well as legal descriptions of easements proposed to be vacated. 10. The Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title has been submitted to the City with this application - If it is subsequently determined that the subject property is abstract property, then this requirement does not apply. It will be necessary for the property owner to provide the City Attorney with the Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title in order that he may file the required easements referred to above. 11. X All necessary permits for this project have been obtained - The following permits must be obtained by the developer: DNR MnDOT X Hennepin County X MPCA 2L State Health Department 2 Bassett Creek Minnehaha Creek X Elm Creek X Shingle Creek Army Corps of Engineers Other TRANSPORTATION: N/A Yes No 12. X Conforms with the City's grid system for street names - The names of the proposed streets in the plat must conform to the City grid system for street names. The following changes will be necessary. The north- south street to be constructed within the nro. rt area should be named Wedpewood Lane not xpnium Lane. 13. _ X Conforms with the City's adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan - The following revisions must be made to conform with the City's adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan. 14. X _ Acceleration/deceleration lanes provided - Acceleration/deceleration lanes are required at the intersection of and 15. — X All existing street rights-of-way are required width - Additional right-of-way will be required on 16. X Conforms with City standards requiring the developer to construct utilities necessary to serve this plat - In accordance with City standards, the developer shall be responsible for constructing the necessary sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and streets needed to serve this plat. A registered professional engineer must prepare the plans and profiles of the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer facilities and streets to serve the development. See special conditions. 3 N/A Yes No 17. — X Preliminary utility plans submitted comply with all City requirements The developer has submitted the required preliminary plans for the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer facilities. lip& nPc;0 conditions. 18. X Per developer's request a preliminary report and plan will be prepared by the City - If it is their desire to have the City construct these facilities as part of its Capital Improvements Program, a petition must be submitted to the City. The cutoff date for petitions is October 1, of the year preceding construction. 19. _ _ X Conforms with City policy regarding minimum basement elevations - Minimum basement elevations must be established for the following lots. The developer's engineer shall furnish the 100 Year High Water Fleva ;on for each pond in the project. the minimum basement elevations shall be 2 feet abdve the 100 Year Elevation. 20. _ X The preliminary plans conform to the City's adopted Comprehensive Water Distribution Plan - The following revisions will be required: 21. _ X The preliminary plans conform to the City's adopted Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan - The following revisions will be required: L PRELIMINARY GRADING DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL: N/A Yes No 22. X It will be necessary to contact Bob Fasching, the City's utility foreman, 24 hours in advance of making any proposed utility connections to the City's sanitary sewer and water systems. The developer shall also be responsible for contacting Jim Kolstad of the Public Works Department for an excavating permit prior to any digging within the City right-of-way. All water connections shall be via wettan. 23. _ _ X Complies with Storm Drainage Plan - The grading, drainage and erosion control plan has been submitted to the City's Consulting Engineer for review to see if it is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. All of their recommendations shall be incorporated in a revised plan. The grading and drainage plan shall also indicate proposed methods of erosion control, including the placement of silt fence in strategic locations. Additionally, the following revisions will be necessary: Shall comply with all agency permits. 24. A. Double catchbasins shall be provided at the intersections of 61st Avenue and Yucca Lane. B. A note shall be placed on the Preliminary Utility Plan showing where the services are going to be cut into Yucca Lane, that the curb and gutter and one half the street will be replaced, and the remainder of the street shall be milled and overlayed. C. A copy of the soil borings along with the R -Value and street section design shall be submitted with the final plat for review and approval. D. Any water and sewer services that will not be used shall be abandoned. E. The width and type of material shall be shown for existing streets on the preliminary plat. F. The intersection of the private streets at 61st Avenue and Xenium Lane shall not exceed a 3% grade. G. The width and type of material for the new streets shall be shown on the preliminary plat. H. B618 concrete curb and gutter shall be used on Wedgewood Lane and 61st Avenue North. Submitted by: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City of Plymouth E N G I N E E R' S M E M 0 to Planning Commission & City Council DATE: August 3, 1989 FILE NO.: 89044 PETITIONER: Mr. Kenneth Briggs, Harstad Companies, 1900 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton, Mn. 55112 SITE PLAN: LAKE CAMELOT VILLAS LOCATION: West of Hwy. 494 north of County Rd. 47 in the north one half of Section 3. ASSESSMENT RECORDS: The approval of the site plan as proposed requires that a lot consolidation be approved by the City Council and the necessary resolution should be processed at the same time as the site plan approval. N/A Yes No 1. X Watermain area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 2. X Sanitary sewer area assessments have been levied based on proposed use. 3. X SAC and REC charges will be payable at the time building permits are issued. These are in addition &o the assessments shown in No. 1 and No. 2. Area charges are subject to change periodically as they are reviewed annually on January 1. The rate assessed would be that in effect at the time of Site Plan approval: 4. Area assessments estimated - Watermain area assessments based on 213 units x S790 per unit - S168,270, Sanitary Sewer area assessments based on 213 units x S440 per unit - S93.720. 5. Other additional assessments estimated: LEGAL/EASEMENTS/PERMITS: 6. X _ Property is one parcel - The approval of the site plan as proposed requires that a lot consolidation be approved by the City Council and the necessary resolution should be processed at the same time as the site plan approval. N/A Yes No 7. X Complies with standard utility/drainage easements - The current City ordinance requires utility and drainage easements ten feet (10') in width adjoining all streets and six feet (6') in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. (If easements are required it is necessary for the owner to submit separate easement documents executed and in recordable form prior to the issuance of any building permits.) 8. _ _ A Complies with ponding requirements - The City will require the dedication of drainage easements for ponding purposes on all property lying below the established 100 year high water elevation and conformance with the City's comprehensive storm water requirements. Drainage easements for Aonding shall be provided over each pond to the 100 Year High Water RiffeW VLz=ILINlid:1 1114A4M:I-.is=3:-Pt-iA_% 9. X All standard utility easements required for construction are provided - The following easements will be required for construction of utilities. 10. X All existing unnecessary easements and rights-of-way have been vacated - It will be necessary to vacate the obsolete easements/right-of-way to facilitate the development. It should be noted that this vacation is not an automatic process in conjunction with the platting process. It is entirely dependent upon the City receiving a petition for the vacation from the property owner; therefore, it is their responsibility to submit a petition as well as legal descriptions of easements proposed to be vacated. 11. X The Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title has been submitted to the City with this application - It will be necessary for the property owner to provide the City Attorney with the Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title in order that he may file the required easements referred to above. 2- UTILITIES AND TRAFFIC: N/A Yes No 12. _ _ X All necessary permits for this project have been obtained - The following permits must be obtained by the developer: DNR MN DOT X Hennepin County X MPCA X State Health Department Bassett Creek Minnehaha Creek X Elm Creek X Shingle Creek Army Corps of Engineers Other 13. _ _ X Complies with Storm Drainage Plan - The site plan will be submitted to the City's consulting engineer for review to see if it is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. All of their recommendations shall be incorporated in a revised plan. The grading and drainage plan shall also indicate proposed methods of erosion control, including the placement of silt fence in strategic locations. Additionally, the following revisions will be necessary: Storm sewer calculations are in the Rrocess of being reviewed. Shall comRly with all agency permits. 14. _ _ X Necessary fire hydrants provided - The City of Plymouth requires that all parts of a building such as the one proposed be within 300 feet of a fire hydrant. It will be necessary to locate hydrants in such a manner that the site plan complies with this section of the City Ordinance. An additional fire hydrant will be required on the east side of building 4. 15. _ X Size and type of material proposed in utility systems has been provided The utility plan shall be revised to indicate the size and type of material required in the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain services and storm sewer. The size and type of material. along with invert elevations shall be shown on the grading Flan. 16. X _ Post indicator valve - fire department connection It will be necessary to locate the post indicator valve in such a manner that it will not render any of the existing fire hydrants inoperable. 3- N/A Yes No 17. _ X _ Hydrant valves provided - All new fire hydrants shall be valved with 6" gate valves per City Engineering Guidelines Detail Plate No. W-2. This plate should be referenced on the site plan. 18. X _ Sanitary sewer clean -outs provided - It will be necessary to provide clean -outs on the proposed internal sanitary sewer system at a maximum of 100 foot intervals. 19. X Acceleration/deceleration lanes provided - Acceleration/deceleration lanes are required at the intersection of and 20. _ X All existing street right-of-ways are required width - Additional right-of-way will be required on 21. _ X _ Complies with site drainage requirements - The .City will not permit drainage onto a City street from a private parking lot; therefore, the site plan shall be revised accordingly. 4- N/A Yes No 22. _ X Curb and gutter provided - The City requires B-612 concrete curb and gutter at all entrances and where drainage must be controlled, Curb Stone may be used where it is not necessary to control drainage. For traffic control either B-612 or curb stone is required around the bituminous surfaced parking lot. The site plan shall be revised to indicate compliance with this requirement. A detail of a B612 curb shall be shown on the detail sheet The private street and parking areas shall have B-612 curb and gutter. 23. _ X _ Complies with parking lot standards - The City will require that all traveled areas within the parking lot, as well as the proposed entrances, shall be constructed to a 7 -ton standard City design with six inches of Class 5 100% crushed limestone and three inches of 2341 wear or five and one-half inches of 2331 base and two inches of 2341 wear. All parking areas may be constructed to a standard 5 -ton design consisting of four inches of Class 5 100% crushed base and two inch bituminous mat. The site plan shall be revised to indicate compliance with these requirements. STANDARDS: N/A Yes No 24. X It will be necessary to contact Bob Fasching, the City's utility foreman, 24 hours in advance of making any proposed utility connections to the City's sanitary sewer and water systems. The developer shall also be responsible for contacting Jim Kolstad of the Public Works Department for an excavating permit prior to any digging within the City's right-of-way. All connections to the water system shall be via .wet tap. 25. _ X The City will require reproducible mylar prints of sanitary sewer, water service and storm sewer As-Builts for the site prior to occupancy permits being granted. 26. X The site plan complies with the City of Plymouth's current Engineering Standards Manual. S e Items 1 2 7 8 12, 13, 14, 15. 22 and including sRecial conditions. 5- SPECIAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED: 27. A. A final grading plan for the site plan shall be provided for review. B. The private streets throughout the project shall be posted "No Parking Fire Lane". C. All private streets shall be 26 feet wide face to face of curb. B612 curb shall be used for all the private streets and parking areas. D. All private trails shall be 2" of 2341 bituminous and 4" of Class 5 100% crushed gravel. E. The storm sewer calculations are now being reviewed. F. The intersection of the private streets at 61st Avenue and Xenium Lane shall not exceed a 3% grade. G. The site plans for the utilities shall note that all sanitary sewer and water services are to be maintained by the Homeowners Association from the main. H. All sanitary sewer and watermain, with the exception of the utilities located within 61st Avenue North and Wedgewood Lane shall be considered private utilities and maintained by the Homeowners Association. I. Cross easements shall be required for the private streets, sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer. Submitted by: /t Daniel L. Faulkner City Engineer CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 10th day of may, 1989 The following members were present: Mayor Schneider Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following members were absent: None rnunrilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89-364 APPROVING LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR HARSTAD COMPANIES FOR A LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT (89030) (RPUD 86-1) WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested reclassification of Land Use Guiding, from LA -3 (High Medium Density Residential) to LA -2 (Low Medium Density Residential) for 74 acres located west of I-494, north and south of County Road 47; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered this request at a duly scheduled Public Hearing and has recommended 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 reclassification of Land Use Guiding for 81 acres located west of I-494, north and south of County Road 47, subject to the following: 1. Specific development shall be responsive to an approved amended RPUD Plan for the area. 2. Approval of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment is contingent upon, and subject to the required review and response by the Metropolitan Council, and the Final Plat which shall be approved by the City Council prior to finalization of the Amendment. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Mayor Schneider , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, Council -members Vacilinn_ Ricker. Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 4• CITY OF PL1MOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the r day of November . 1986. The following members were present: Ma r Schneider Z'ouncilm m,bers Crain, 51skpVasZliou and Zitur The following member* were a sen :none ass frr Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 86-737 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN/PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR LAKE CAMELOT ESTATES FOR HARSTAD COMPANIES (85114) (RPUD 86-1) WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested approval for Residential Planned unit Development Final Plan/Plat for Lake Camelot Estates (RPUD 86-1), a plat for 189 single family lots and 9 outlots on property north and south of County Road 47, west of I-494: and, WHEREAS, the City staff Inas prepared a Uevelopment Contract coverin, the improvements related to said plat; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Final Plat and Development Contract for Harstad Companies for Lake Camelot Estates located north and south of County Road 47, west of I-494; and, FURTHER, that the Development Contract for said plat be approved, and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the Development Contract on behalf of the city. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, theFo ow ng oted In favor thereof: ayor neider, Councilmembers Crain Sisk Vasiliou and Zitur e follow- g voEed agalnsE or a s a ne s none Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a, reguul arr meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 3rd day of November . 1986. The following members were present: Mayor Schneider ouncilmembersra n, s , VasTliou, and Zitur the following mem ers were absent: none Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its a opt on: RESOLUTION NO. 86-738 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR LAKE CAMELOT ESTATES FOR HARSTAD COMPANIES (85114)) (RPUD 86-1) WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the Final Plat and Development Contract for Lake Camelot Estates as requested by Harstad Companies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN- NESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the following to be .net, prior to re- cording of, and related to said plat: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum. 2. The Ordinance rezoning the property shall be published upon evidence that the Final Plat has been filed and recorded with Hznnepin County. 3. Park dedicaton requirements are satisfied with appropriate credits in an amount determined according to verified acreage and paving costs and according to the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of filing the Final Plat. Deeds for Out - lots D, E, and a trail outlot between Lot 3, Block 9 and Lot 1, Block 10 shall be provided prior to filing the Final Plat. 4. Submittal of required utility and drainage easements as approved by the City Engineer prior to filing the Final Plat. 5. The Final Plat mylars shall contain a statement noting that the plat is part of the approved RPUD 86-1 per Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The following lots shall have a minimum front yard setback of 25 ft.: Block 2, Lots 18 - 25; Block 3, Lots 3 - 10; from Cheshire Lane only, Block 2, Lots 17 and 21; from Berkshire Lane only, Block 3, Lots 2 and 11. These last four lots shall have a minimum yard setback of 35 ft. from 61st Avenue North. 7. Appropriate legal documents regarding Homeowner Association covenants and restric- tions as approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the Final Plat. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted In favor thereof: a or Schneiderg Councilmembers Crain, Sisk, Vasiliou, and Zitur The fo owing voted against or abstained: none Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopte Page two iResolutionNo. 86- 256 8. Requirements for review of mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet shall be satisfied prior to submittal of the Final Plat application. 9. No Building Permits shall be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded 10. Approved variances are length of Dallas Lane (800 ft.), Cheshire Lane (550 ft.), 59th Avenue (700 ft.) and Xenium Lane (1600 ft.) cul-de-sacs over 500 ft. on the basis of the topography and retention of existing site features. 11. Private drive access shall be limited to internal public roads and prohibited from County Road 47; all private drives shall be a maximum distance from County Road 47. 12. Transitional screening and berming shall be provided along County Road 47; final details to be submitted with the Final Plan/Plat. 13. Final Plat mylars shall refer to RPUD No. 86-1 . 14. Appropriate legal documents regarding Homeowner Association documents, covenants and restrictions as approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the Final Plat. 15. Building front yard setbacks shall be 35 ft.; rear yard shall he 25 ft. and side yard shall be 10 ft. All building setbacks to County Road 47 shall be a minimum of 50 ft. 16. The Final Plan/Plat shall identify specific lots on Cheshire and Berkshire Lane to have reduced front yard setback of 25 ft. 17. The Final Plan/Plat shall include an explanation of the request for 25% lot cover- age for up to 20 lots, and shall specify which lots are to be included; no in- crease is granted or implied. Approval shall not be granted until after rough grading has been completed. 18. Detailed development plans for the private open areas shall be provided with the Final Plan/Plat. 19. Development of the attached housing areas is subject to Ordinance required site plan review and submission of financial guarantees for completion of site improvements. 20. There may be acceleration and deceleration lanes required for County Road 47. 21. The number of trails between homes shall be minimized, and the width of the ease- ments of the remaining trails shall be maximized. 22. Berkshire Lane cul-de-sac shall be moved at least 50 ft. to the east to protect and save trees on the west side. The notion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur . and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: ayorc Heider, Councilmembers Crain, Sisk, lasiliou and Zitur The following voted against or abstained: none Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of May 1986. The following members were present: Mayor Schnei er, ouncilmembers Crain Sisk Vasiliou and Zitur The following members were absent: none Councilmember Vasiliou introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 86- 256 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR HARSTAD COMPANIES (RPUD 86-1) (85114) WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested approval for a Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances for 196 single family detached homes, 148 multi -family attached dwellings, and 168 apartment units on approximately 168 acres west of I-494 and north and south of County Road 47 at Mud Lake; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called Public Hear Ing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN- NESOTA, that it should ..tnd hereby does approve the Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for Harstad Companies located west of I-494 and north and south of County Road 47 at Mud Lake, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum. 2. Removal of all dead or dying trees from the property at the owner's expense. 3. No Building Permits shall be issued until Contracts have been awarded for sewer and water. 4. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of dedication with appropriate credits in an amount determined according to verified acreage and according to the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of filing the Final Plat with Hennepin County. Dedi- cation requirements includes the dedication of approximately 34.55 acres as pro- posed by the petitioner and for trail along the western boundary for Regional Trail purposes. 5. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System. 6. Compliance with Policy Resolution No. 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new structures in subdivisions adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility. 7. Rezoning shall be finalized with filing of the Final Plat. PLEASE SEE PAGE TWO V. AL. Ofta"Ay— Mom a Tit 42WIT- t .t k e . t t ar a c` - :.-,-s-rr. t, } ! . I • 7A T I . .. t !—,' ' ., ,;,, ', , Jam! , ! 3, - =-1 mtl Ot fill•' ' , _ r , ` ti:"!+ ter.. Y sir; Nl: b$=07iffiliE1 5-(2 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE August 4, 1989, COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89046 PETITIONER: Sign Consultants for Prudential Property Company REQUEST: Amended MPUD Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plan with the Zoning Ordinance Variances to Amend the "Master Sign Plan" for the Northwest Business Campus LOCATION: Northeast Quadrant of I-494 and Highway 55 GUIDE PLAN CLASS: IP (Planned Industrial) and CL (Limited Business) ZONING: I-1 (Planned Industrial) and B-1 (Limited Business); MPUD 81-1 BACKGROUND: The MPUD Final Plan for the Northwest Business Campus was approved on December 21, 1981. On May 16, 1983, the City Council, by Resolution 83-264, approved a revised MPUD Sign Plan for the Northwest Business Campus. There have been several subsequent site plan and/or MPUD Plan actions within the Northwest Business Campus development. The most significant, affecting the Master Sign Plan, is that of the approval of the "Campus Square" neighborhood retail facility by Resolution 89-289 on June 5, 1989. The MPUD Final Site Plan covering this project makes specific reference to signage. Notice of this Public Hearing has been published in the official city newspaper, and all property owners within 500 feet have been notified. In addition, a project sign has been placed on the property. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: 1. The applicant proposes a substantially revised Master Sign Plan covering the entire Northwest Business Campus MPUD. The proposal covers several levels of signage. The signage proposals, to the extent that they exceed or differ from the original Northwest Business Campus Sign Plan or the 1983 amendment to the Northwest Business Campus Sign Plan, are subject to an amendment to the Northwest Business Campus MPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit. In addition, to the extent the sign proposals of this amended Master Sign Plan exceed or differ from the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance sign provisions, a variance must be applied, for consistent with an opinion rendered by the City Attorney in a recent application for sign considerations. see next page) Page Two File 89046 2. To assist the commission in "sorting out" what the relationship is between the Master Sign Plan now proposed; the existing City Zoning Ordinance; and the Master Sign Plan already approved for Northwest Business Campus, we have prepared an attached tabular layout (Exhibit 1). It should be further noted that the issue of what is permitted by the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance for signage in the Northwest Business Campus is further complicated by the fact that both I-1 and B-1 zoning underlay the MPUD; and signage for the neighborhood retail center was handled by the site plan consistent with the B-2 provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance does present somewhat different standards for signage between the three zoning districts that are addressed. The Zoning Ordinance specifically prohibits the granting of a variance to permit signs in districts or places where such signs are prohibited or not allowed..." (Section 11, Subdivision C, paragraph 2a-2). Therefore, the Zoning Ordinance places an absolute constraint on the amount of PUD flexibility that is available for the City to exercise with respect to signage. 3. The following amendments to the Master Sign Plan are applied for, and are eligible for consideration as variances: a. Increase in the size of the primary monument sign located at Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55 from the existing 80 square feet to a proposed 168 square feet. The proposed variance would be from the Ordinance requirement that an area identification sign for a project of over 20 acres in the I-1 District can be a maximum of 160 square feet in size. b. To reduce the setback for individual site pylon signs from the Ordinance prescribed 20 feet to 15 feet. c. To adopt the I-1 standard of 96 square feet or 5 percent for wall mount signs instead of complying with the B-1 standard of 50 square feet or 5 percent for signs in the B-1 section of the MPUD. d. Wall mounted address plaques of 11 square feet instead of the Ordinance standard of 2 square feet. e. On site directional signage of 18.5 square feet each rather than the Ordinance standard of 4 square feet. f. Off site directional signage for uses other than those specified in the Ordinance. In addition, the applicant proposes these signs to be 20 square feet in size rather than the Ordinance specified 4 square feet. g. Individual site sales/leasing signs of 32 square feet where the Ordinance prescribes 8 square feet. see next page) Page Three File 89046 4. The applicant proposes the following Master Sign Plan features that would not appear eligible to be approved as variances due to the Ordinance prohibition on granting variances to permit signs in districts or places where such signs are prohibited or not allowed: a. The applicant proposes two project identification signs of 50 square feet in area. The 1983 MPUD amendment allowed three project identification signs of 16 square feet in area in addition to the primary project identification sign at the intersection of Highway 55 and Northwest Boulevard. That 1983 approval for the three additional project identification signs appears to have been invalid, and the now proposed two additional project identification signs would not be eligible for variances. b. The applicant proposes allowing a second individual site pylon identification sign on all project sites that have more than a single street frontage. The Ordinance specifies only a single site pylon in B-1 or I-1 Zones. c. The applicant proposes two directional signs for the retail center site (Campus Square). The Ordinance provides for one directional sign per collector/arterial street approach to the site. None of the streets that approach the Campus Square site are collectors or arterials. d. The applicant proposes three project sales/leasing signs where the Ordinance allows one for the project. The additional two signs would not appear to be eligible for variances. 5. The applicant proposes a specific design feature for traffic control and regulatory signage within the project. While the Zoning Ordinance does not specifically address such signage, the City Engineer has indicated that all such signage would be subject to the standards of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 6. The applicant proposes a second wall sign for the Scanticon facility. This wall sign of 63 square feet would be located at the southeast corner of the structure facing Xenium Lane. Since this site is located in the B- 1 Zone, the Zoning Ordinance allows only a single wall sign with a maximum of 50 square feet, or 5 percent of the wall area, whichever is larger. The wall on which the sign is proposed to be located is of sufficient size to support a sign of 63 square feet. The sole issue is whether a second wall sign will be permissible on a structure in the B-1 Zone. 7. The applicant proposes to locate a sculpture at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55. The sculpture will be three-dimensional with the base approximately 15 feet square with the height from the ground level to the top of the sculpture approximately seenextpage) Page Four File 89046 20 feet. In a recent case before the Board of Adjustments, it has been determined that a sculpture or other graphic, whether or not text appears, constitutes signage within the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. As such, the sculpture proposed would as an additional project identification sign. Actual sign area is difficult to determine, but likely exceeding the 160 square foot maximum for the I-1 District. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. The ability of the City to address the Master Sign Plan proposed for this Planned Unit Development is severely impacted by the ruling by the City Attorney that signage must be addressed strictly in terms of the Ordinance provisions with regard to signs, thereby requiring any proposed deviation from those regulations to be considered as a variance to the Zoning Ordinance. When coupled with the provision of Section 11, Subdivision C that prohibits variances to permit signs in districts or places where such signs are prohibited or not allowed, this virtually eliminates all flexibility that is inherent with the PUD project planning approach --and which had been the basis for PUD Master Sign Plan approvals for this, and other PUDs within the community. On August 23, 1989, the Planning Commission will be holding a hearing on a number of "housekeeping" textural amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Among those, staff is proposing at the hearing adjustments to both the PUD and Board of Adjustments sections of the Zoning Ordinance that would permit the City to address signage within the Planned Unit Development with the same flexibility inherent in the consideration of other specific Zoning Ordinance provisions. The effect of the proposed Ordinance amendment will be to allow the Planning Commission and City Council to address Master Sign Plans within PUDs. Staff recommends final action on this application be deferred until such time as the Planning Commission has considered the Ordinance amendments that would impact what is here proposed. Should the Zoning Ordinance amendment be recommended for approval, the Master Sign Plan here proposed for the Northwest Business Campus MPUD can be considered purely on its merits as a design feature of a PUD, rather than responsive to three different subdivisions of the Sign Section of the Zoning Ordinance as well as specific rules of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 2. The proposed increase in sign size for the primary entrance monument at the northeast corner of Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55 appears in order. It should be noted that this specific site is located in a B-1 Zoning District. Staff believes that since the sign is intended to serve a development area that is partly zoned I-1 that the I-1 District standards could be applied and therefore the variance is only for 8 square feet of sign area. see next page) Page Five File 89046 3. Staff has taken the proposal to construct two "secondary" project signs of 50 square feet each to be a replacement proposal for the existing approval to construct three of this type of sign of 16 square feet each. On that basis, the difference in sign area is only 2 square feet, and we find that two larger signs may very well be more effective that the three smaller. It should be noted that this is a sign plan element that is not allowable as a variance without the changes in the Ordinance noted above. 4. The proposal to allow a second freestanding sign on sites with a second street frontage appears reasonable based on the related proposal to limit the size of such signs to 53 square feet and the height of such signs to 5 feet 3 inches. In those cases where two signs would be allowable, should this provision be approved, only 7 square feet more sign area would appear on the site and is allowable under the existing Ordinance, and in a majority of situations where only a single street frontage is involve, the size of the one sign permitted would be substantially less than the Ordinance maximum. Staff can find no basis for the proposal to reduce the setback of such freestanding site identification signs from 20 feet to 15 feet, except on a case-by-case basis where existing site features --such as freestand-- would dictate such an adjustment to provide the site adequate exposure for its sign, while preserving the trees at the same time. 5. Staff concurs in the proposal to use the I-1 District square footage maximum for wall sign of 96 square feet in all cases rather than using the 50 square foot provision of the B-1 District. 6. Staff finds the proposal to increase the address identification plaque from 2 square feet to 11 square feet reasonable. 7. The proposals for signage of the "Campus Square" retail center are partly inconsistent with the MPUD Final Site Plan that was recently approved for that site. The directional signage proposed (2) both exceeds the limitations of the Zoning Ordinance (which a variance would be allowable) and is inconsistent with the approved sign plan of the "Campus Square" final MPUD Plan. Based on the applicant's proposal to setback on site directional signs 10 feet and limit the height of such signs to 5 feet 3 inches, staff finds the proposal to increase the size of such signs from the sign plan specified 4 square feet to a proposed 18.5 square feet to be reasonable. 8. Given the overall size of the Northwest Business Campus PUD and the natural/introduced site features found on substantial percentage of the site, staff concurs with the concept of need for off site directional signs. Two such signs are proposed, at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Campus Drive and at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard see next page) Page Six File 89046 and Xenium Lane. These appear to be the appropriate locations for such signs. Staff does not concur in the applicant's proposal to locate such signs within the right-of-way. At a minimum, these signs should be located with a 10 -foot setback so as to be outside the normal utility easement area. On that basis, staff finds the proposal to have the sign contain 20 square feet of copy area rather than the 4 square feet allowed by Ordinance, and the 8 square feet previously approved, to be reasonable. It should be noted that these signs would not be permitted without Ordinance amendments noted previously. The Zoning Ordinance only provides for signs such as this for specified uses, none of which are located within the Northwest Business Campus. 9. To the extent the applicant's proposals for design of traffic control/regulatory signage are consistent with the Minnesota Uniform Traffic Control devise, and we find such proposals to be reasonable. 10. Site and PUD signage regarding sales/leasing is viewed by staff from a different prospective than "permanent" signage for the PUD. The Master Sign Plan proposal to assure all of this signage to be uniform in appearance has substantial merit, and should serve as the basis for some concessions as to the number of such signs permissible, and the size of the permissible signs. Based partly on the proposal (and Ordinance provisions) to permit individual site sales/leasing signage to be located at the property line, staff does not concur with increasing the size of such individual site signage from 8 square feet to 32 square feet. Staff also has concern with the proposal to increase the number of PUD sales/leasing signs from the Ordinance prescribed 1 to a proposed 3. We find that sales/leasing signage is an issue that transcends PUD boundaries. We are, with this issue, dealing with an advertising issue where business competition exists between parcels within this PUD and parcels within other PUDs and conventional sites throughout the City. To grant this PUD business "advantage" by allowing larger sales/leasing signage than permitted elsewhere, would not be consistent with the purposes of a PUD. Staff would support somewhat larger individual site sales/leasing sign based on the uniformity from site -to -site that is proposed by the Master Sign Plan. We could justify an increase from 8 square feet to 16 square feet on that basis, but not to 32 square feet as proposed. That then could be considered a reasonable standard that would be applicable to any other similar proposal where sales/leasing signs proposed to be uniform from site -to -site. With respect to PUD sales/leasing signs, the size proposed is consistent with Ordinance standards, but the proposal to construct three is inconsistent with the Ordinance standard of one. Consistent with the PUD concept, staff finds the scale of this project to be well in excess of the see next page) Page Seven File 89046 normal" B-1 or I-1 development. As such, it is reasonable to assume that additional PUD sales/leasing signage to be in order. Staff suggests that there are two major approaches to the PUD --Highway 55 from the south and Northwest Boulevard from the north. One PUD sales/leasing sign covering each approach would be a reasonable affirmative to a single such sign for the entire project, given the scale. 11. Staff finds the proposal for additional wall signage for Scanticon both consistent with the needs of the location due to the substantial environmental features that are preserved --but which with such preservation limit the ability for the public to see the facility --and consistent with our recommendations with regard to the Master Sign provisions for individual site wall signage. 12. Consistent with earlier Board of Adjustment's finding, staff finds the proposed sculpture to qualify and be defined as a sign. On that basis, the sculpture becomes a fourth project identification sign and not permitted by variance. Should the variance issue be resolved via an Ordinance change, staff would only condition its concurrence with the sculpture that the location proposed no create a sight distance problem. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission clearly and consider all of the many aspects proposed by the Master Sign Plan for the Northwest Business Campus, regardless of the difficulties that result from the way the Zoning Ordinance currently reads with respect to sign relationship to PUDs. There is no question that a PUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit amendment is required for this Master Sign Plan to be executed. To the extent that variances are going to be required as allowable, staff will structure the proper variance procedure consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation with regard to the specific sign plan elements. Should the Ordinance not be amended with regard to signs in PUDs, we have identified those signs which will not be permitted under any circumstances. We recommend approval of the amendment to the Northwest Business Campus PUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit consistent with the Master Sign Plan that has been submitted, but based on conditions of specific design concern listed and attached to this gaff^ report. Submitted by: arles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator ATTACHMENTS: 1. Conditions of MPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit Approval 2. Petitioner's Letter and Attachments in Application 3. City Council Resolution 83-264 Approving Revised MPUD Sign Plan for Northwest Business Campus 4. City Engineer's Memorandum 5. 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To the extent that specific standards are not addressed by the master plan, or as conditions to approval, the standards of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. 2. The setback for freestanding site identification signs shall be 20 feet consistent with Zoning Ordinance Standards. 3. All directional signage, off site and on site, shall maintain a 10 foot setback from the property line. 4. PUD related sales/leasing signage shall be limited to two (2) signs of dimensions consistent with the master signage plan. 5. Individual site leasing/sales signs shall be limited to 8 square feet of sign area. 6. The covenants regarding the ownership and perpetual maintenance of common facilities within the MPUD shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and amended by the applicant where required to assure the common ownership and perpetual maintenance responsibility for the signage and sculpture not site specific herein approved. Lie call'andnoticc thei*ot, a ler-iiieetinp of the city.Coincil of , lyioutl Minnesota, eas eld :oR , o day of Ma , ,118 webers ar.M.Presents o ouncilmember , , "' I Threinen, :., .. .: ,- ---. Q oN rs "Fe sen : r VUe S4uncilmember Moen. introduced the following Resolution and moved itsadoptons RESOLUTION. NO. 83-264 APPROVING REVISED MPUD.SIGN PLAN FOR PRUDENTIAL. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, FORNORTHWESTBUSINESSCAWUS" (MPUD 81-1) (80062) WHEREAS, Prudential •Life Insurance Company of America, has ,requested approval of aRevisedMPUDFinalPlanforOfBusinessCampus" (MPUD 81-1) which proposesthreeadditionalprojectIdentification* signs; located generally in the northwestquadrantoftheHighway55andInterstate494intersection; and, WHEREAS, the City Council under Resolution Prudential Insurance Company of America Business Campus"; and, No. 81-846 approved a Final MPUD Plan for for the development known as "Northwest WHEREAS, th,- Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called publichearingandrevxmmendsitsapproval; SNON,? TFEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLMINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request of Prudential InsuranceCompanyof :f.erica for revision to the MPUD Final Plan for "Northwest Business Campus" for three additional project identification signs located in the northeast quadrant oftheHighway55andInterstate494intersection, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with Resolution No. 81-646 and associated Development Contract forNorthwestBusinessCampus". 2. Any plantings located within the recorded easement and right-of-way areasshallbe30inchesorlessinheight. 3. Should any improvements and/or repairs need to be made within the recordedeasementandright-of-way areas, the plantings shall be removed by the City. Cost. of replacing the plantings is the responsibility of the developer. Anagreement, approved by the City Attorney, establishing these conditions shallbeenteredintobythepetitionerandtheCit permits for the three signs. Y prior to issuance of building 4. Approved, project 'identification, sidnage for "Northwest Business Campus" includes one existing 80 sq. ft. `sign located at Highway SS and Northwests..: Boulevard, and three additional signs, each 16 sq. ft -9 located as identified7in "Manual for Exterior Park Features" dated March, 1983. i.• yyyy 1. i+ PLEASE SEE SECOND PACE o " t . s t. YV Y if .• .,t t" h-•X f .ffiri _ GTi.i. fa 4 i. 1.. i -M a w i t 'rte *;t•a a ..;. is w y r+ i Y.. y -. ;2riwa f %` ra•t"'' J.,,, J y t y? 'n} N C Y` .!•w' . '.7t. `,i1r- 4 1 ~ : t- "fN. ,•*,F, t`i* .%..a •... fi rF 'C!l•i, r id i'iw rF` .TT 7^+,. L° 'S; , . F , _al.,M.r>: k F `r t •-`e3`•'• 'L ai C { e . ,r'• .. L •\..._. 7 t Y .wl Y ? , . . _ MM "• . µ7hi 4 ,.r.,'.,ti , •f i # tilt 5 t a Y?{g S - F 26C, r..{ y x a t Jrrt' xv r Gl ylt '} . '{ 1 .K t , a Y• i h ,, M+11 G'Y 1 {y li `" iLt. , L i K J _ '- { .. t p L •; n • 2) j+ yC:,J1 y'1 "'e L Acr .r 'r. 4>T J`.y' ~ .t+jvr .1 .. E..f r t:; , . yt. r ^ r•• iT! C s y i "P S j 1 11J :;street std traffic lssigns,and, #treet, .identification, signs t areyR th 4M esponsibllity 'ot _ {City ot,`Plyiaouth, r:This approval does nota 1 it an type of ai ns4 `;{ 1`+,_. • gns Ahall be located Mitten at eet ri ht -of -way `or a e aenxti .t ` 9 e s t areas. three additiopal identification signs'shall ;not be? illuainated 3 ri Yy k. the _iiotion::for,Tadoption ofi the forego 4 Resalotion dulCouncilmemberNeils5gasy sedonded and upon: vote being . tAen t neonAoowvonavorereo ;, ven ort `-Counci 1 members Moen ' f- Nei IsSchneider'nd- Threiner`.1'T-4. .a.'w...`I YCi YiM'.., H .s, :w...'1. , ,..: .{{ 'A •! mAT.'; tel- qo ng vo . a9 ns wor s : -none ResolutIo' n f• Aed are dU y i•F{k rya•:-}1pt N. { fj$.. rp, r. w F, t R +y- J cY 4-,,,•+, Lt f J. 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DLF:rcj:kh 14 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE August 3, 1989, COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89056 PETITIONER: A.A.G. Builders REQUEST: Amended RPUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit to the Heritage Estates RPUD (RPUD 78-6) LOCATION: 3375 Rosewood Lane GUIDE PLAN CLASS: LA -1 ZONING: RPUD 78-6 BACKGROUND: On June 19, 1978, by Resolution 78-363, the City Council approved the Concept Plan and Preliminary Plan for the development then called "Blossom Wood Hills." During 1979, by Resolution 78-363, the RPUD Final Plan/Plat were approved for this same RPUD, now renamed "Heritage Estates." Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the official city newspaper and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: 1. The applicant proposes to construct an addition to the home that will be a third garage stall, 11 feet 8 inches by 23 feet 4 inches. The proposed addition will extend into the north side yard of the existing home to a point within 7 feet of the north property line. The RPUD Plan for Heritage Estates calls for a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet on both sides. 2. Section 9, Subdivision A, paragraph 2a of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance provides standards upon which the Planning Commission shall review any application for Conditional Use Permit. A copy of the subject Ordinance provision is attached. The petitioner has provided a handwritten response to the Conditional Use Permit standards, also attached. 3. The Planning Commission is directed by the Zoning Ordinance to consider any amendment to a Planned Unit Development within the context of the Planned Unit Development criteria addressing relationship to the adjoining neighborhood; compatibility with the purposes of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance; and the internal organization of the site. see next page) Page Two File 89056 4. Were this lot not located in a Planned Unit Development that was subject to a Conditional Use Permit, and the resulting concessions in terms of lot size and setbacks, the proposal would be a variance rather than an amended Conditional Use Permit. This distinction is important in that the original design for this plat involved a series of commitments on behalf of the developer in return for concessions Zoning Ordinance standards on behalf of the City. One of those concessions was the reduction of side yard setbacks from the Ordinance standard of 15 feet in the R -1A Zone to the 10 feet specified in the Planned Unit Development approval. The Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit provided a 33 percent reduction in side yard setbacks over the Ordinance standard. The applicant now proposes to further reduce that setback to approximately half of the R -1A side yard setback standard. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. Concern of the staff in regard to the application under consideration extends beyond the specific matters that relate to this particular lot. As we have seen in several recent petitions of a similar description, caution must be observed to carefully consider the consequences of the requested action. In terms of the original Conditional Use Permit for the Planned Unit Development, there were trade-offs between the developer of this property and the City that formed the basis for the Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit. The lot size, lot width, and setbacks are less than would be permissible under "conventional" R -1A Zoning. The developer of this subdivision received these concessions for home construction in return for committing a sizable parcel of property, and certain other concessions on the developer's part. By approving this amended Conditional Use Permit, the City would be tampering with one side of a formula without having any method of adjusting the other side of the formula in terms of benefit the City receives in return for the concessions granted to the RPUD. If the proposed reduction and side yard setback were to be approved in this case, as an amendment to the Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit, precedent could be extended throughout this RPUD and the many other RPUDs within this community. see next page) Page Three File 89056 RECOMMENDATION: We have attached adjusted findings in support of a denial recommendation for this proposed amendment to the RPUD Conditional Use Permit. Consistent with prior direction, we have also included draft of recommended conditions that would accompany a recommendation of approval. Staff recommends denial of the Conditional Use Beroft based on the cQmmwts note Submitted by: ATTACHMENTS: Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator 1. Draft Findings in Support of a Denial of the Conditional Use Permit 2. Draft Conditions in Support of an Approval of the Conditional Use Permit 3. Petitioner's Communication 4. Conditional Use Permit Criteria. 5. Location Map 6. Sketch Plan pc/cd/89056:dl) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A.A.G. BUILDERS (89056) (RPUD 78-6) 1. The request is not responsive to Residential Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit findings with respect to compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The amendment would establish an undesirable precedent for this and similar developments. 3. The applicant has options available for deck construction not requiring this amendment. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A.A.G. BUILDERS (89056) (RPUD 78-6) 1. No other amendments or variances are granted or implied. 2. All applicable requirements of the City and State Building Codes shall be implemented and enforced; no Code requirements are waived by this approval. 3. The granting of the permit is responsive to criteria of the Zoning Ordinance for Conditional Use Permits and PUD Plans. tr . a irs the Outdo_ AUG U L0CEH0 Custom built three and four season sunrooms, decks and cabinets 5645 LEAF TRAIL NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 Dave Skluzacek (612) 890-3739 • (507) 744-2273 August 3, 1989 Subject: John & Elaine Giebenhoin 3375 Rosewood Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Charles E. Dillerud City of Plymouth Community Development Coordinator Dear Mr. Dillerud, In regard to the application for a conditional use permit for a 1118" X 23'4" addition on the garage for the above subject. The garage addition will follow all rules and regulations effective under the comprehensive plan. In no way will the garage addition endanger public health, safty, morels or comfort to anyone. The addition will be beneficial to the general public by keeping cars and childrens toys off the lawn and streets. The addition will not be injurious or block the view or be in the way of neighbors. It will not diminish the property values of the neighborhood. It will enchant the neighborhood. Measures will be taken to provide adequate entry and exiting from the garage addition. Because the addition is to the garage it will minimize congestion on the streets. The use of the garage will conform to regulations in this district. Sincerely, id Skluzace CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS FROM SECTION 9, SUBDIVISION A OF THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE 2. Procedure. Before any Conditional Use Permit may be granted, the application the— refore, shall be referred to the Planning Commission for purposes of evalua- tion against the standards of this Section, Public Hearing, and development of a recommendation to the City Council, which shall make the final determination as to approval or denial. a. The Planning Commission shall review the application and consider its con- formance with the following standards: 1) Compliance with and effect upon the Comprehensive Plan. 2) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimen- tal to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. 3) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. 4) The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the District. 5) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress, and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. 5) The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the appli- cable regulations of the district in which it is located. r t TAa. y r', rb n uX W vk, u 0 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE July 31, 1989, COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89059 PETITIONER: U.S. Home Corporation/Thompson Land Development Division REQUEST: Sketch Plan for the Proposed Development of Land Not Yet Served by Public Services (Mitchell -Pearson Property) LOCATION: South of Medina Road Between Walnut Grove Lane and the West City Limits (Brockton Lane) GUIDE PLAN CLASS: LA -1 (Low Density Residential) ZONING: FRD (Future Restricted Development) BACKGROUND: By Resolution 89-91, the City Council, on February 6, 1989, adopted the Policy on Review and Approval of Sketch Plans for Proposed Development Involving Land Not Yet Served by Public Services." The staff is directed to review the sketch plan and report to the Planning Commission with respect to the relationship of the proposal to the surrounding neighborhood; compliance with the City Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan; and to make a recommendation. No prior development actions concerning this parcel appear in the records of the Community Development Department. A notice of this public informational meeting has been published in the official city newspaper, and all property owners within 500 feet have been notified. In addition, a development sign has been placed on the property. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: 1. The gross site area proposed for development is 116.5 acres. The site is included in the current City of Plymouth Capital Improvements Program to receive municipal water and sewer services during 1990. The site meets the two primary criteria for eligibility for sketch plan review, as established by the policy. 2. The sketch plan proposes development of the 116.5 -acre site into a single family detached subdivision of 248 lots. No public or private open space facilities are proposed. The proposed density of development is 2.42 see next page) Page Two File 89059 units per net acre above the 100 Year Flood Elevation of the adjoining storm water holding ponds. 3. The site is partly located in the Bassetts Creek, Minnehaha Creek, and Elm Creek Watershed Districts and contains an area of storm water holding and flood plain in the extreme southeast corner; is not located in any shore land management area; contains some wet lands related to the storm water holding area as noted above; contains a limited amount of woodlands in the south center and southwest portions of the site; contains no slopes of over 12 percent; and is generally "marginally" suited for urban development with respect to soils with public sewers installed. The area of marginally suited soils extends along the southerly portion of the site, and is related to the storm water holding area in that same portion of the site. The development sketch plan proposed generally recognizes the areas of the site subject to the constraints noted, and the development plan accommodates avoidance and/or preservation of those constraints. 4. Review of the sketch plan for conformance with the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan results in findings as follow: a. The sketch plan is generally in conformance with the Land Use Guide Plan with respect to the overall range of density of development proposed. It should be noted that the sketch plan proposes a density of development obtainable in the LA -1 classification only with the application of the PUD section of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The plan, however, does not propose public or private common open space, one of the attributes expected in a plan proposed under the RPUD Ordinance. It should be noted that the project density proposed is slightly above that which would be available for this site based on bonus points available due to the size of the site (four bonus points available). b. No park and trail system plan elements are shown for inclusion within the property. Based on the current Park and Trail System Plan, no public dedication is anticipated for park or trail purposes. c. The sketch plan is generally responsive to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer, and water distribution plans of the City, as those plans are applicable to this stage of design. d. Medina Road borders the north portion of the site. This road is designated in the Thoroughfare Guide Plan as a major collector. The City Engineer indicates that improvement of this road from its intersection with County Road 101 will be required prior to or concurrent with the development of this site. see next page) Page Three File 89059 Those improvements to Medina Road will be consistent with its major collector status in the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. 5. The proposed sketch plan for this 116.5 acre site generally presents a positive relationship to the surrounding property. The single family detached proposal of the sketch plan is consistent in character with the existing Amber Woods Development to the south; the proposed "Leuer Property" single family sketch plan to the south; and the school facility Greenwood Elementary) to the east. The City of Medina has been notified of this sketch plan proposal and has been asked to comment. As of the date of the drafting of the staff report, no comment has been forthcoming from the City of Medina. It would appear that the single family character of the lots that are proposed to back up to the Plymouth/Medina border, would be consistent with development that would be proposed on the Medina side of the line. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. The sketch plan proposed generally relates well to surrounding properties. 2. The sketch plan residential development density exceeds that which would be available with a maximum four bonus points (project size) for an RPUD development on LA -1 classified property. 3. The residential density proposed is attainable g-rLly through the RPUD section of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. A significant attribute of an RPUD plan is the provision of common open space (either public or private). This common open space is intended to provide the portion of the open space otherwise "lost" with the conversion of lot sizes from the 18,500 square foot City "standard" to a lesser amount --as this plan does propose. This plan, however, does not propose any private or public common open space whatsoever. As such, it is doubtful that the plan would qualify as an RPUD through the existing Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. 4. The lot sizes also are based upon a presumed RPUD status whereby the City can approve dimensions and areas less than conventional platting standards. see next page) Page Four File 89059 RECOMMENDATION: We find a basic contradiction between the sketch plan proposed and the existing Zoning Ordinance with respect to the provision of common open space within a PUD. The plan clearly requires a PUD process for execution, but just as clearly does not provide common open space. We recommend the sketch plan be either denied as proposed, or that the petitioner request continuation of consideration of the plan for redesign to incorporate common open space. The petitioner has been advised of the position the staff would take with regard to the open space issue during the Development Review Committee consideration of the sketch plan. The Commission should consider that this is a special preliminary opportunity for feedback to a prospective developer --precedent even to an RPUD concept plan. Submitted by: c C)X Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution for Denial of a Sketch Plan 2. Draft Resolution for Approval of a Sketch Plan 3. Engineer's Memo 4. Petitioner's Narrative of June 1989 Five Large Plans pc/cd/89059:dl) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING SKETCH PLAN FOR U.S. HOME CORPORTION - THOMPSON LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR THE "MITCHELL - PEARSON PROPERTY" (89059) I. The proposed development is not consistent with the Land Use Guide Plan Element of the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The plan cannot be executed at the density proposed or with the lot dimensions shown without use of the PUD section of the Zoning Ordinance. No common and minimal private open space is proposed, thereby disqualifying the project for PUD status. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING SKETCH PLAN FOR U.S. HOME CORPORTION - THOMPSON LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR THE "MITCHELL - PEARSON PROPERTY" (89059) 1. Staging of the development shall be in accordance with utility availability as approved by the City Engineer. 2. No additional development applications will be processed until the contract for municipal sewer and water to serve this property is awarded. 3. Future plat/plan design shall provide for private common open space equal to at least 10 percent of net project area. 4. This approval is for a sketch plan only, consistent with City Council Policy 89-91. No approval or substitute for any portion of RPUD concept plan for these parcels is intended or implied by this action. The City Council acceptance of this sketch plan shall not be deemed to constitute approval of formal variances or modifications, including residential development density. CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENGINEER'S MEMO to PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DATE: August 3, 1989 FILE NO.: 89059 PETITIONER: Mr. William Pritchard, U. S. Home/Thompson Land Development, 300 S. County Rd. 18, Suite 870, St. Louis Park, Mn. 55426 SKETCH PLAN: "MITCHELL PEARSON PROPERTY" SUBMITTED BY U.S. HOMES LOCATION: South of Medina Road, east of the City of Medina in the southwest one quarter of Section 18. This memo was prepared in response to the request for sketch plan review submitted byU. S. Homes and received in this office on June 23, 1989. 1) Sanitary sewer area assessments and watermain area assessments will be levied with final plat approval and will be based on a minimum of two units per acre. 2) A drainage easement for ponding purposes shall be required for pond BC-Pl to the 100 Year High Water Elevation of 1002.5. 3) A storm sewer outlet has not been provided as yet for Pond BC -P1. This must be constructed before development of this property. 4) The comprehensive water distribution plan shows a 12 inch watermain along the east side of this property. 5) The rate of run off from the proposed plat shall not exceed the existing runoff. 6) The northwest trunk sewer for District 21, 22, and 23 is not proposed for construction until 1990. 7) The proposed plat is located in NW -23. 8) This proposed plat fronts on Medina Road classified as a major collector street on the Thoroughfare Guide PLan. Before a final plat is approved for this development, the City Council must have ordered an improvement project for Medina Road to Hwy. 101. ENGINEERING MEMO - CONCEPT PLAN Page Two 1. 9) This property lies in three storm sewer districts: Bassett Creek, Minnehaha Creek (Mooney Lake through the City of Medina), Elm Creek. 10) The City of Medina shall review future development submittals. 11) An additional 7 feet of right-of-way for Medina Road will be required making a total distance from centerline 40 feet. 6SUBMITTEDBY: 42' n 'XaL--1 Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT REPORT DATE July 31, 1989 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 9, 1989 FILE NO.: 89061 PETITIONER: OPUS Corporation REQUEST: Amended MPUD Concept Plan LOCATION: Northwest corner of State Highway 169 and County Road 10 Bass Lake Road) GUIDE PLAN CLASS: IP (Planned Industrial) and CL (Limited Business) ZONING: IP (Planned Industrial) and FRD (Future Restricted Development District) BACKGROUND: By Resolution 81-339, an MPUD Concept Plan was approved on the subject parcel for the Tennant Company in 1981. Concurrent with that action, by Resolution 81-340, the Land Use Guide Plan was also amended, resulting inuiding of the property to CL (the eastern portion) and IP (the western portioX On February 27, 1989, the City Council approved Resolutions 89-105 and 89-106 approving an amended MPUD Concept Plan and an MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan/Conditional Use Permit for this parcel. At its meeting May 1, 1989, the City Council approved an MPUD Final Plan and Final Plat for a 25 -acre portion of this PUD for the 200,000 square foot Schneider U.S.A. building. The final plat covered the entire 210 -acre parcel with all but the Schneider U.S.A. site becoming an outlot. Notice of this public informational meeting was published in the official city newspaper and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet. In addition, a development sign has been placed on the property. PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: 1. The proposal calls for an amended MPUD Concept Plan covering the entire 210 -acre site. The amendment provides a new development concept for that portion of the site not included within the Schneider proposal referenced above. The 1988 MPUD Concept Plan amendment generally addressed only the Schneider site, leaving the balance of the PUD design consistent with the 1981 Tennant plan. This 1989 Concept Plan amendment retains the same basic overall project scale (approximately 1.8 million square feet of see next page) Page Two File 89061 buildings), but changes the concept from single user campus approach that Tennant had brought forth, to a multiple user/multiple structure business park. The applicant has presented with his letter of June 26, 1988, a review of the project concept together with a review by the applicant's consultant of the differences between the 1981/1988 concept plans and the concept plan amendment proposed by this application. 2. The site is located in the Shingle Creek Watershed District and contains a flood plain and water retention basin of substantial significance in the northeast corner; contains Shoreland Management areas; contains a limited amount of woodland in the central and northwest corners; contains a significant wet land area directly related and a part of the flood plain area noted previously; contains some slopes of greater than 12 percent adjacent to the wet land area) and is generally suitable for urban development with public sewers, except for the flood plain/wet land area noted above. The primary physical constraint of this site is located in the northeast corner of the site and contains over 25 acres. As with previous concept plans for this site, this design precludes interference with the storm water drainage and protected wetland in this area. The balance of the site is generally free of constraints but does contain areas of substantial topographic relief that must be accommodated with any site design. 3. The Zoning Ordinance provides that review of an MPUD Concept Plan and, by implication, amendments to an MPUD Concept Plan, such as this is, shall the address the following: a. Relationship of the proposal for the surrounding neighborhood The relationship between the concept plan proposed in 1989 and that which was proposed in 1988 and 1981 has not changed significantly. To the east and the south lie major 4 -lane thoroughfares where direct impact on neighboring property is not a major factor. To the north lies residential properties in the City of Maple Grove. The 1981/1988 Concept Plan called for a single "research and development" structure to be located within 100 feet of the north property line and the rear or side property lines of the Maple Grove homes. The 1989 Concept Plan calls for three "office warehouse manufacturing" structures ranging from 58,000 square feet to 130,000 square feet to be located adjoining the Maple Grove homes with the closest structure 175 feet from the north property line. Parking for two of these structures comes to within 100 feet of the property line. The applicant has submitted a cross-section and conceptual berming/landscape plans that address the relationship between the 1989 Concept Plan and the properties to the north. To the west of the site lies portions of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District "Pike Lake Regional Park". The 1981/1988 Concept Plan called for a 510,000 square foot manufacturing facility to be located within 40 feet of this west property line. The 1989 Concept Plan depicts up to 3 office/showroom structures ranging from 94,000 square feet to 64,000 see next page) Page Three File 89061 square feet adjoining this property line, with no structure closer to the property line than approximately 75 feet. b. Compliance with City Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan As a function of the 1981 action on this parcel, the Land Use Guide Plan was amended so the entire parcel is guided Planned Industrial and Limited Commercial. The 1989 Concept Plan proposes a mix of office and manufacturing. Approximately 32 percent of the site is conceptually designed for either office or office/showroom type uses, with 62 percent of the site depicted for office warehouse manufacturing use, and 6 percent of the site designed for hotel/daycare/restaurant use. The Zoning Ordinance provides for uses in an MPUD to be those as permitted or conditional in the underlying zoning districts. The present ordinance provides for motels, class I restaurants, and daycare facilities as conditional uses in the B-1 zone, which would stom form the CL guiding currently existing for the east portion of the site. The balance of the site is generally proposed by the concept plan for uses consistent with either I-1 or B-1 guide plan classifications that exist for the site in a proportion that roughly approximates guiding proportion of IP to CL on the site. Consistent with the current guiding of the site, all pure office uses are oriented to the eastern portion and all manufacturing/warehousing uses are oriented to the western portion of the site. The 1989 amended MPUD Concept Plan appears consistent with the Land Use Guide Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Plymouth. Compatibility with the Thoroughfare Guide Plan was confirmed in the 1988 Concept Plan Amendment. The 1989 Concept Plan also continues to depict the potential for a portion of the site to become a component of the Hennepin County Regional Park immediately to the west. 4. The amended MPUD Concept Plan has been submitted to the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District, the Hennepin County Highway Department, the Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Maple Grove. Comments have been received from Hennepin County Highway Department indicating their concurrence with the plan, and from the Hennepin County Park Reserve District indicating their interest in the northwesterly portion of the site for addition to the regional park. No other response has been received from governmental agencies that have been contacted. The transfer of a 10 -acre portion of this site in the northwest corner to Hennepin County Regional Park is still desired by the Park District. No it park or trail land dedication is required from this parcel. 5. The concept plan depicts a separate parcel of land covering the storm water drainage and flood plain area in the northeast portion of the site, in addition to the parcel of land in the northwest portion of the site see next page) Page Four File 89061 that is proposed for sale to the Hennepin County Regional Park. It has not been the policy of the City of Plymouth to accept dedication of storm water drainage areas in fee title. Rather, easements across private land have been required. In no case has park dedication credit been granted for such storm water drainage area under the current policy. 6. A concept plan depicts a "public trail" extending from the far southeast corner of the site northerly to the north boundary of the site and then westerly to the area of the regional park. The City of Plymouth Parks and Trails System Plan does not reflect a need for public trails to be located anywhere within this 210 -acre site. It is the policy of the City of Plymouth to not accept maintenance responsibilities for, or grant park dedication credits for trail segments that are not a portion of the City of Plymouth Park and Trail System Plan. 7. This MPUD Concept Plan amendment is of a scale that requires completion of an Environmental Impact Statement consistent with the rules of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. This environmental process will include the preparation of an Environment Assessment "Scoping Document"; preparation of a draft Environmental Impact Statement; and the preparation of a final Environmental Impact Statement. Numerous opportunities for public comment on the environmental documents will be available during the environmental review process. No final approval of a preliminary plat/plan for this project can be completed by the City of Plymouth until the final Environmental Impact Statement has been approved. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1. We find the amended MPUD Concept Plan to be responsive to the Zoning Ordinance requirements with respect to the relationship to the surrounding neighborhood. 2. We find the proposed concept plan to be consistent with the Land Use Guide Plan and System Plan Elements of the Comprehensive Plan with the exception of the Parks and Trail System Plan Element. We find the proposed development of "public trails" to be inconsistent with the Park and Trails System Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan in that no public parks or trails are in the adopted plan element for this area of the City. There is no objection on our part to a private pedestrian circulation system. 3. We find the proposal to design the storm water holding area in the northeast portion of the site as a separate lot to be deeded to the City to be inconsistent with the manner with which such storm water holding areas are addressed by the City. We recommend that the lot lines of the adjoining properties be extended through the storm water holding area and that a public storm water drainage easement be provided covering that portion below the elevation required for protection. see next page) Page Five File 89061 RECOMMENDATION: I hereby recommend approval of the concept plan for Bass Creek Business Park as reflected in the attached draft resolution of approval. Note that the related conditions of the recommended approval resolution concerning issues raised for staff comments v . 7Submittedb Y • 00, Charles E. Dillerud, Community Deve opment Coordinator Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution for Approval of a Concept Plan 2. Engineer's Memo 3. Petitioner's Letter of July 26, 1989 with Attachments 4. Location Map 5. Resolution 89-105 6. Resolution 89-106 7. 1988 Concept Plan 8. 1988 Final Plan for Schneider U.S.A. 9. Large Plans pc/cd/89061:jw) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING AMENDED MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR OPUS CORPORATION (89061) I. Staging of the development shall be in accordance with utility availability as approved by the City Engineer. 2. The Preliminary Plat/Plan application shall address the Flood Plain and Shoreland Management Ordinance standards. 3. "Touchdown Points" for public street access to Bass Lake Road shall be limited to Nathan Lane and Trenton Lane. 4. The rezoning of this parcel shall reflect the relationship between CL and IP land use as depicted by this plan amendment. 5. All public street right-of-way shall be dedicated. 6. The portion of the site designated "...identified for Hennepin County Park Reserve District..." is not an element of the City Park and Trail System Plan, and therefore not eligible as credit for park dedication requirements. Future platting of this portion of the site may reflect Park Reserve District acquisition of that portion of the site. 7. All trails constructed within the development shall be constructed to City of Plymouth trail specifications but will be private, with ownership and perpetual maintenance the responsibility of the property owner association. No park dedication credit will be available for this trail construction, per City policy. 8. The storm water drainage area located in the northeast corner of the site shall be owned privately, subject to drainage and utility easements. Lot lines shall be extended through the area or appropriate common ownership documents shall be drawn which place the fee ownership and responsiblity with an owner's association. CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENGINEER'S MEMO to PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DATE: August 3, 1989 FILE NO.: 89061 PETITIONER: Mr. Robert A. Worthington, Executive Director, Governmental Affairs, Opus Corporation, 800 Opus Center, 9900 Bren Road East, Minnetonka, MN 55343 CONCEPT PLAN: "Tennant Property Corporate Center developed by Opus Corporation on approximately 180.8 acres of land located generally at the northwest quadrant of intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 18" This memo was prepared in response to the request for conceptual approval for the above referenced property. Documents in support of the request were submitted on behalf of the developer by BRW and Associates and received in this office on June 26, 1989. 1) Our assessment records indicate that this property has not been assessed for sanitary sewer area charges and watermain area charges. There will be SAC and REC charges that will be payable at the time building permits are issued. 2) The City will require utility and drainage easements ten feet in width adjoining all streets and six feet in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. 3) The City will require ten foot utility and drainage easements for a proposed watermain and storm sewer utilities along the lot lines where these utilities are proposed. Drainage and utility easements for the sanitary sewer in extra depth zones shall be 20 feet on each side of centerline. 4) There are approximately 28.5 acres below elevation 882.0 which is a 100 year high water contour on the site. Drainage easements for ponding purposes shall be provided over all of this area. 5) The developer will be responsible for the construction of the necessary watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and streets that service this site. 6) The City will require a final plan and profile of proposed sanitary sewer, streets, and storm sewer, plus an Erosion Control Plan in accordance with the Engineering Guidelines. ENGINEERING MEMO - CONCEPT PLAN Page Two 7) The City will require a storm drainage plan showing proposed finished contours and/or arrows indicating how the proposed plat will ultimately drain. This material must be submitted in conjunction with proposed storm sewer plans. The City will then have the City's consulting engineer review the proposed storm drainage plan to make sure they are in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan for the storm drainage system. 8) All traffic studies will be completed with the EIS. 9) Driveway access to the public streets will be reviewed with a detailed site plan. ifir` SUBMITTED BY: y i.d,t 1 L Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer 1 OPUS CORPORAMA DESIGNERS • BUILDERS • DEVELOPERS 800 Opus Center 9900 Bren Road East Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 612) 936-4444 June 26, 1989 Mr. Blair Tremere Community Development Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Mailing Address P.O. Box 150 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 RE: Revised Concept Plan - Tennant Corporate Center (#81-339) Dear Mr. Tremere: Opus Corporation is pleased to submit the enclosed PUD concept plan for the Bass Creek Business Park which revises and supersedes the existing RPUD concept plan for Tennant Corporate Center approved by the City Resolution #81-339) for the subject property in 1981. The subject property covered by the revised PUD concept plan is the 210 acres of land in the north corner of County Roads 10 and 169. The proposed plan, which includes the recently approved site of the Schneider USA headquarters which is currently under construction, envisions development of a mixed use business center which will become the home base for the next generation of new businesses wishing to relocate their operations to this area of Plymouth. Bass Creek Business Park will upon completion contain about 1.8 million square feet of office -warehouse -manufacturing and a limited amount of retail space within its parklike campus. We are requesting Planning Commission and Council approval of the new Bass Creek Business Park PUD concept plan as the first step in what could be a nine (9) month governmental approval process involving the preparation of a Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet (Scoping EAW) as well as an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Indirect Source Permit (ISP) for the Park. Approval of the concept plan will ensure that all of the assumptions and studies undertaken as a part of the EIS and ISP process are consistent and compatible with Plymouth's development goals and objectives for the subject property. Once we have successfully cleared the most important requirements of these major environmental oversight processes as well as any imposed by the City through approval of the concept plan, it is our intent to purchase the subject property, excluding the Schneider USA site which we already control, from the Tennant Company making the Bass Creek Business Park a permanent and prestigious part of our land development portfolio. Opus and Affiliates in Minneapolis • Chicago • Phoenix • Milwaukee • Tampa • Pensacola Mr. Blair Tremere June 26, 1989 Page -2- The Tennant Corporate Center concept plan envisioned development of the subject property as the headquarters campus for Tennant. All of the various administrative, manufacturing, research and development operations of the company, which were decentralized and operating from a number of locations in 1981, were to have been consolidated and regrouped on the property. The Corporate Center, which was to have been highlighted by a free standing high image administrative office complex overlooking the major entry to the Center from County Road 18 at Bass Lake Road, was planned to take on a college campus type appearance. The plan, which was to be initiated in the early eighties, would have taken 8-10 years to implement and upon completion would have had 1,850,000 square feet of office -manufacturing, research and development space grouped in four or five separate major buildings on the property. Access to each of the buildings was to have been provided through a major internal "looped" boulevard lake road which would internalize all on site access create a sense of privacy and prestige for the center as well as ensure tenants and users of the Park of no through traffic. The revised concept plan for Bass Creek Business Park preserves and retains many of the environmental features as well as the same internal curvelinear looped street concept planned for the Tennant Corporate Center. The total square footage proposed for Bass Creek, (1,810,000 square feet), is very comparable to the Tennant Corporate Center Plan. The major difference is that Bass Creek is being planned for use by multiple business interest as opposed to a single user. This means the plan must provide opportunity for a wide range of choices in terms of use, architectural style, and size of building as compared to the Tennant concept which had more predictability in those areas of concern. However, through covenants and a disciplined marketing program, the same type of natural environmental charm and ambience promised in the Tennant plan can be achieved at Bass Creek without compromise. I have attached a memorandum from BRW, Inc., our planning consultant for Bass Creek Business Park, which compares some of the common features of Bass Creek with the original Tennant Corporate Center plan. It is our conclusion and belief, considering the differences already alluded to, that the two plans are very comparable to one another. BRW agrees with that conclusion, stating the difference between the two concepts is one of degree" and is a result that can be expected when a development's philosophy is shifted from a single user corporate campus to a contemporary multi -use business park such as the current (Bass Creek Business Park) proposal". Mr. Blair Tremere June 26, 1989 Page -3- I am asking that you accept the enclosed application for concept plan review for the Bass Creek Business Center, for processing and scheduling for consideration on the July 12 or 27 Planning Commission Agenda. We have retained the law firm of Faegre & Benson to assist us in managing the environmental review/regulatory process which by law must be complied with before final approval for Bass Creek can be granted. Mr. Walter Rockenstein of that firm will be submitting the Scoping EAW, which is the first step of that regulatory process, for the enclosed concept plan to you through a separate letter. We would appreciate having City coordination of the concept plan and Scoping EAW so that the City's review and approval process would consider both those items at the same time. Call me if you have questions or require any additional information regarding our concept plan approval request. Thanks for your attention and cooperation. Sincerely, A11I Robert A. Worthington, AICP Executive Director Governmental Affairs RAW/kk cc: Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator Fred Moore, Public Works Director Walter Rockenstein, Faegre & Benson Miles Lindberg, BRW BRW, INC. THRESHER SQUARE DATE: June 23, 1989 700 THIRD STREET SOUTH - • MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55415 TO: Mr. Robert Worthington Director of Governmental Affairs Opus Corporation 800 Opus Center 9900 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 FROM: Miles Lindberg A4-A.L. SUBJECT: Bass Creek Business Park Concept Plan PLANNING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING URBAN DESIGN PHONE: 612/370-0700 FAX: 612/370-1378 MEMORANDUM As you requested, I am preparing this brief overview comparing elements of the proposed Bass Creek Business Park Concept Plan with the goals, objectives, and PUD attributes of the Tennant Company Corporate Headquarters plan as approved in 1981 and amended for the Schneider USA development. Key attributes of 1981 PUD concept plan included the following elements which were incorporated into the original planning for the Tennant Company Corporate Headquarters: 1. Provision of an internal loop roadway to limit intersections with Bass Lake Road, and to internalize site access. 2.- Provision of secondary cut de sac roadways on-site to limit traffic impacts on adjoining properties, and to maintain the integrity of the site's natural features. 3. Preservation of the marsh/bluff complex at the east end of the site including major vegetation. 4. Preservation of major vegetation along the northern property line and along the ridge adjoining the future Eagle Lake Park acquisition area to buffer the park and the residential uses in Maple Grove. MINNEAPOLIS DENVER PHOENIX TUCSON ST. PETERSBURG Mr. Robert Worthington June 23, 1989 Page 2 5. Preservation of wetlands in the west central part of the site. The basic elements of the previously approved concept plan are all still present in the current proposal. Each of the nine elements listed above is provided for. The principal difference between the plans is not a change in the basic concepts upon which the plan was and is based, but rather one of degree to which the concepts are carried out. This is best illustrated by comparing some of the basic site data which quantifies and measures certain impacts of development on the site. 1. Gross floor area 2. Building footprint area 3. Lineal feet of roadway o 4 -lane o 2 -lane 4. Parking spaces provided 5. Parking spaces required 1981 Tennant Corporate Headquarters 1989 Bass Creek Business Park 1,850,000 S.F. 1,810,000 S.F. 1,420,000 S.F. 1,282,000 S.F. 3,750 Ft. 2,750 Ft. 3,988 5,620* 3,750 Ft. 2,500 Ft. 6,265 6,186 Based on 700,000 square feet of office at 1/300 square feet and 1,150,000 square feet manufacturing and research and development at 1/350 square feet. It can be seen from these comparisons that the two plans are similar in all respects except parking spaces provided (illustrated) on the plans. The resulting impact of this dramatic difference is an obvious reduction in the apparent amount of open space and increase in hard surface coverage when visually comparing the two plans. This impact is a direct result of two important factors which accompany the shift in development philosophy from a corporate campus such as the Tennant proposal, to a contemporary multi -use business park such as the current proposal. 1. The multiple lots and individual building development of a business park tend to segment the open space and concentrate it in smaller areas while reducing the scale of individual buildings. Much of the open space is maintained in individual setback areas. Conversely, the limited number of very large building areas in the corporate headquarters plan allows consolidation of open space with massive buildings as a consequence. Mr. Robert Worthington June 23, 1989 Page 3 2. The single user in the corporate headquarters plan allows for extensivd proof -of -parking because of the known characteristics and requirements of the user. The business park, on the other hand, requires the ability to maximize parking provided in order to maximize flexibility in accommodating a variety of possible users with a variety of parking requirements. It would be reasonable to expect that specific development proposals would allow some reduction of parking actually constructed as compared to that illustrated in the business park plan. ML/1a cc: File 60-8870 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, areular meeting of theCityCounciloftheCityofPlymouth, Minnesotg a, was held on the _21_tb_ dayOfFebmav19$3 _ The following members were present: ncilmemb rs Vasiliou Ricker, Zitur and 4,akThefollowingmemberswereabsent. None Oouncilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution andmoveditsadoption: RESOLUTION 89- 105 APPROVING AMENDED MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR OPUSCORPORATION (88146) WHEREAS, Opus Corporation has requested approval of an Amended Mixed UsePlannedUnitDevelopmentConceptPlanforthedevelopmentofonelotandoneoutlotonapproximately210acreslocatedatthenorthwestcornerofCountyRoad #18 (Highway 169) and County Road 10. WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 81-339 approved an RPUD ConceptPlanforthissiteforTennantCorporation; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reveiwed the request at a duly calledPublicInformationalHearingandhasrecommendedapproval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Amended MixedUsePlannedUnitDevelopmentConceptPlanforOpusCorporationforadevelopmenttobeknownasTennantCorporateCenterconsistingofonelotandoneoutlotonapproximately210acreslocatedatthenorthwestcornerofCountyRoad #18 (Highway 169) and County Road 10, subject to the followingconditions: I. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum. 2. Staging of the development shall be in accordance with utilityavailabilityasapprovedbytheCityEngineer. 3. The Preliminary Plat/Plan application shall address the Flood Plain andShorelandManagementOrdinancestandards. 4. "Touchdown Points" for public street access to Bass Lake Road shall belimitedtoNathanLaneandTrentonLane. 5. The rezoning of this parcel shall reflect the relationship between CL andIPlanduseasdepictedbythisplanamendment. see next page) Resolution No.89-105 Page Two 6. All public street right-of-way shall be dedicated. 1. The portion of the site designated "...identified for Hennepin County Park Reserve District..." is not an element of the City Park and Trail System Plan, and therefore not eligible as credit for park dedication requirements. Future platting of this portion of the site may reflect Park Reserve District acquisition of that portion of the site. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider Councilmemhers Vasiliou. Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 27th day of February 1989 The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following members were absent: None Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89-106 APPROVING MIXED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPUS COPORATION FOR TENNANT CORPORATE CENTER (88146) WHEREAS, Opus Corporation has requested approval for a Mixed Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Tennant Corporate Center for one lot and one outlot on approximately 210 gross acres located at the northwest corner of County Road #18 (Highway 169) and County Road 10; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HERBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Mixed Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Opus Corporation for the Tennant Corporate Center for one lot and one outlot located at the northwest corner of County Road #18 (Highway 169) and County Road 10, subject to the following: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum. 2. Removal of all dead or dying trees from the property at the owner's expense. 3. No Building Permits shall be issued until a Contract has been awarded for water and sewer. 4. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System. 5. Compliance with Policy Resolution No. 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new structures in subdivisions adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility_ 6. No Building Permits shall be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin County. 7. Park dedication requirements shall be met through payment of fees in lieu consistent with the Park Dedication Policy and fees in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. see next page) F] Resolution No. 89-106 Page Two 8. The approved Development Contract shall be fully executed prior to release of the Final Plat for filing at Hennepin County. 9. All existing structures shall be removed at the owners expense prior to issuance of a Building Permit; this includes proper disconnection and termination of water and sewer services and on site systems. 10. Any underground storage tanks or reservoirs shall be properly removed and terminated. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Counrilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, Zitur and Sisk The following voted against or abstained None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 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