2005-03-17 Planner ResponseNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 783.231.2555 Facsimile: 783.231.2581 plan ners@nacplanning.com
March 17, 2005
RECEIVED
MAR 1 8 2005
Ms. Linda Fisher
Larkin Hoffman Daly Building Inspections
1500 Wells Fargo Plaza
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55431-1194
RE: Albertville — Phil Morris Property
FILE NO: 163.06 — 04.15
Dear Linda:
My apologies for the time it has taken to respond to your request for applications for the
Phil Morris property. Please find attached:
1. A development review schedule for 2004-2005 through June 7, 2005.
2. The newest ordinance outlining the development fees, charges and expenses
associated with each development application.
3. A letter outlining the process for review.
4. A development application and a variety of checklists associated with site plan
review, subdivision, conditional use permit.
While we have talked in general terms on the concept for Phil Morris, I am not clear as
to what precisely what you will be asking for at this point in time. As such, I tried to
include everything that may be applicable.
The specific issue that you should be aware of in the processing of any development
application for that site is that during concept stage, the City said that they were willing
to subdivide the property into three lots provided that any gas sales development was
accompanied by a restaurant or hotel. This should be included as part of any first
phase development if gas sales is intended.
Secondly, access onto County Road 37 will have to be coordinated in conjunction with
Wright County as well as with the City in relation to the proposed interchange
improvement concepts.
Ms. Linda Fisher
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Finally, we understand that the site is impacted by wetlands. A wetland delineation will
be required, as well as an understanding of how the site will work in conjunction with the
adjoining properties.
The Phil Morris property at the corner of County Road 37 and 1-94 is a high profile site.
There is an expectation from the City that the architecture for all development on this
location will be of a high quality. As such, in addition to the checklist information, we will
be requesting building elevations, floor plans, and lighting plan for the site. It may be to
the property owners advantage to also process a comprehensive sign plan in
conjunction with the proposed development to outline area signage needs.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
OR T A IATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Alan . Brixius, AICP
Principal
pc: Larry Kruse
Jon Sutherland
Bob Moberg