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2003-01-09 C Site Plan ReviewNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 962.595.9837 planners@nacplanning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Albertville Planning Commission Linda Goeb, City Administrator FROM: Alan Brixius / Aaron Jones DATE: January 9, 2003 RE: Albertville — Albertville Crossings Second Addition Site Plan Review Building °C" FILE: 163.06 - 02.32 BACKGROUND The applicant, H.J. Development L.L.P., is submitting a request for site plan review and approval for property located within the existing Albertville Crossings site near Coborn's Grocery Store. The following is being requested: 1. Site plan approval Building "C" Multi -tenant Retail (7,203 sq. ft.) 2. Planned unit development (PUD) for shared cross access easement and parking 3. Amendment to PUD Conditional Use Agreement regarding wall sign standards This lot is considered Park View Place Block 1, Lot 3. There is an existing PUD Conditional Use Agreement that covers this site, which was established with the Coborn's development. This proposal is considered a new site plan development but must still demonstrate performance standards that meet the expectations set within the above mentioned agreement. The following report is a synopsis of what has been proposed by the applicant and conditions suggested by City Staff in order to grant favorable recommendation. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site Survey Dated 12-13-2002 Exhibit B: Site Plan Dated 12-17-2002 Exhibit C: Building Elevations Exhibit D: Landscape Plan Exhibit E: Engineers Comments 1 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the site plan for construction of the multi -unit retail building located on the east side of La Centre Frontage Ave. This recommendation is based on the findings made in this report. The recommendation is subject to the conditions listed below. 1. Access easements must be provided between lots for circulation and parking per the previous PUD Conditional Use Agreement and approved by the City Attorney. 2. The applicant must demonstrate that garbage trucks and delivery trucks can maneuver between the Coborn's site and the proposed site without interrupting the flow of incoming and outgoing traffic. It is strongly recommended that truck traveling lanes be moved to the perimeter of the parking lot. 3. The provision of color building elevations that illustrate complimentary architectural design with both the Coborn's shopping center and proposed buildings "A" and "B". 4. Landscaping changes be made including: 1. Moving plantings out of the right-of-way; 2. Add more landscaping as screening around the trash enclosure; 3. Use larger plantings as required within Section 1000.7 of the Zoning Ordinance; and 4. Present a plan that depicts these changes prior to final approval. 5. Provide a revised photometric plan that demonstrates lighting across the entire site. Include light fixture schematics with the plan. Lighting must meet standards from Section 1000.10 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance. 6. Reduce the height of the monument sign to 12 feet. Signs that are proposed for the development must meet the requirements set within the Albertville Crossing Architectural Design Standards dated February 12, 2002. 7. Approval is granted from the City Engineer regarding any further site improvements. ISSUES ANALYSIS Zoning and Comprehensive Plan The Zoning Map classifies this site as B-2, Highway Commercial District. The proposed lot would meet B-2 status when considering the required lot dimensions, and setback requirements. The proposed Land Use Map guides this site for commercial use, meaning that the proposed use is consistent with future land use guidance. 2 Site Plan Review The site plan has changed somewhat from the original PUD that was previously submitted. Additional parking has been added to the west side of the building adding hard surface coverage elements that have been addressed by the City Engineer. The trash enclosure has also been moved to the west side of the lot. A drive aisle has been added around the south side of the building, connecting parking along the west side of the building to the" existing Coborn's parking lot. This drive aisle is to be used by all vehicles including delivery trucks that will use the aisle for circulation purposes as marked upon the truck circulation plan. Lot and Building Performance Standards Building Performance Standards for the B-2 District Building "C": Multi -tenant Retail Standard Required Standard (B2) Proposed Status Front Yard Setback (North) 35 ft. >220 ft. Compliant Side Yard Setback (East) 10 ft. 25 ft. Compliant Side Yard Setback (West) 10 ft. 50 ft. Compliant Rear Yard Setback (South) 20 ft. 45 ft. Compliant Parking Use Sq. Footage Required Proposed Status Building "C" Retail 7,203 sq. ft. 33 stalls 42 stalls Compliant Building "C" as a retail use requires 33 stalls. The site provides a total of 42 parking stalls. The site plan provides two disability person stalls located near the entrance areas. The sizes for the parking stalls at nine feet wide and twenty feet deep would also be sufficient. Additional submitted comments from the City Engineer dated December 30t", 2002 shall be reviewed regarding the parking lot. The Engineer comments include grading and drainage changes along with the possible subtraction of two parking stalls because of the addition of a hydrant due to the location of the mechanical room. The parking stalls along with internal vehicle movement lanes should be clearly delineated and striped upon the actual site. The disability parking stalls shall be clearly marked. Adequate space must also be demonstrated for snow storage, unless the snow will be hauled away from the site. 3 Access/ Site Circulation/ Loading Access is gained from the existing entrance off La Centre Frontage Avenue. A drive aisle will be created along the eastern side of the property. The easements for access must be good for both properties due to the drive aisle layout within the existing Coborn's parking lot. The easement and maneuvering lanes must be wide enough for two lanes of traffic separated from existing and proposed parking stalls. Drive aisles throughout the site are at 24 feet except the southwest corner and south side of the building at 20 feet. The applicant will have to demonstrate how loading/unloading delivery trucks will occur within the site without interfering with existing traffic circulation and parking. Truck circulation and maneuvering is integrated with the existing Coborn's parking lot. Staff is concerned with the proposed travel pattern through the Coborn's site for large trucks serving Building "C". The proposed travel pattern passes through the center of the Coborn's parking lot and will produce the opportunities for traffic conflicts. While the integration of the two sites for truck maneuvering may be unavoidable, perhaps moving the truck travel lanes to the perimeter of the parking lot would reduce potential traffic conflicts. Garbage truck maneuvering must also meet standards, ensuring that truck movement will occur fluidly without traffic interference or curb damage. Building Plan Review Building "C" is 7,203 sq. ft. and provides retail space for three businesses. The building will have an EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System) cornice located along the roofline with prefinished metal cap flashing. Colored rockfaced CMU is at the base of the building. The building materials should complement the materials used for Building "A" and Building "B" and the existing Coborn's building. Building colors have not been specified. Color building elevations must be provided. Fabric awnings will be located above the windows on the north, east and west sides of the building. The applicant has indicated that this retail building will include extended parapet walls that would adequately screen the roof top equipment. Landscaping Landscaping upon the site is very complete. However, there are a few issues that must be addressed in order for the plan to be compliant with the Zoning Ordinance: Plantings are located within the right of way along La Centre Ave. on the western side of the lot. All plantings outside the property line must be relocated to a location that is no closer than three feet from inside the property line. Some of these plantings should be moved to provide screening for the trash enclosure. The business owners shall be responsible for continued planting and maintenance of the raised flower beds/planters at the front of the retail buildings. 12 • Screening around the trash enclosure must be more complete. Moving the plantings located within the right-of-way to the trash enclosure area may be an option. • Many of the trees listed are too small (lilac crabapple), ordinance calls for 1 Y2 inch diameter, many of those listed upon the plan are one inch. • Many of the suggested potted shrubs are too small. In order to provide for the required amount of shrubs, three gallon pots would have be used as opposed to the one gallon pots listed. Lighting A photometric plan has been provided but seems to be from an older site layout and does not correspond to the proposed layout. An updated photometric plan must be submitted that demonstrates the extent of lighting across the entire site. Section 1000.10 of the Zoning Code address lighting and glare and should be addressed fully. Lighting fixture details are not provided but would include fixtures set atop poles around the parking area and also wall mounted fixtures along all four sides of the building. Light fixture schematics must be submitted to determine their compatibility with the building and adjacent areas. Signage Signage consists of a single monument sign for the retail shops located along the northwest corner of the site at the corner of La Centre Ave. and 57th St. NE, as well as building frontage signs that singly identify each store. The monument sign will be located along 57th St. NE. The sign is proposed to be 15 feet in height, but according to the Albertville Crossing Architectural Design Standards dated February 12th 2002, monument signs are to be no more than 12 feet in height. This sign will include three tenant spaces each two feet by ten feet in size (totaling 60 sq. ft.) and will have brick framing. The sign area is compliant with the approved PUD Agreement. Storefront signs for the retail building are proposed along the east and west sides of the building. The Design Standards mention one sign per street frontage affixed to the exterior wall. After review, it may be beneficial for the Planning Commission and City Council to consider amending the comprehensive PUD sign plan for this site due to the building layout. The back of the building has street frontage, but the primary front entrance does not, it seems detrimental to prohibit signage at the primary access. 5 Trash Enclosure The trash enclosure is located on the western side of the lot along La Centre Ave. and will be accessed via the parking lot on the western side of the building. The enclosure should be constructed of material that is similar to the primary retail building and should have better screening from La Centre Ave. The retail site will share one trash enclosure. Additional landscaping must be provided around the trash enclosure. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the applicant is proposing the addition of this multi -unit retail building to Albertville Crossings. There is an existing PUD Conditional Use Agreement and also Architectural Design Standards for this site. An additional agreement is required for use of the shared driveway access easement. Approval is requested of the proposed site plan for the retail building. After review of the applicant's submittal, staff recommends approval of the site plan to allow the construction of a 7,203 sq. ft. retail facility. This recommendation is based on the findings made in this report, subject to the conditions herein and to the City Engineers comments dated December 30, 2002. pc: Mike Couri, City Attorney Pete Carlson, City Engineer EXHIBIT A etsmi+c. �c'• �,� M vq� �oa�hs .� - •-- a — _ o 0 A a � II rl^�rrrrrrl rrrrr�rrri� a LLI/.4441•IJJAA.i�44441.1,p 3 3 C. F EXHIBIT B W G W �l�e � (7 i i � � c• rA s e r, 71h w n WY-W 3dYOSWW1 ;XfNwgmd . — mvoossr 3eod — . - s—:u .w � T � '_ ""'�'� , • ... r10S31N101''37M11[341r wuuom vna �y. MVMT—n®gg '�a1 YNNooKY. r jumn MW a311f�J Wl�-�9N556}q 3T4Al2Liiltl £� 'Jill g 4@ 7 H 3 9Qi-_sg 4 p -Epp9 &ptl: ace.�.:� • Ile 3.."� � � - - - - - - - - - - - - EXHII IT D 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717 TO: Linda Goeb City Administrator Albertville, Minnesota FROM: Peter J. Carlson, P.E. City Engineer DATE: December 30, 2002 RE: Site Plan Review Albertville Crossings, Building "C" Albertville, Minnesota SEH No. A-ALBEV0301.00 D59 320.229.4300 800.572.0617 320.229.4301 FAX I have reviewed the above referenced site plan and have the following comments: l . The parking lot and driveway on the west and south side of the building were not part of the original site plan review and approval. This additional hard surface coverage will have an effect on the storm sewer design. Design calculations shall be submitted for review. 2. It is recommended that a grade break be added to the driveway at the northwest corner of the building to allow all the parking lot storm water to drain to existing catch basins east of the proposed building. 3. The cross slope of the driveway south of the proposed building is too steep and shall be revised to a more typical cross slope of 2-3 %. 4. The fire department requires a hydrant be located immediately adjacent to the mechanical room. A hydrant shall be added as shown on the attached sketch. Green space shall be added around the hydrant. This will result in the loss of 2 parking stalls. 5. A post -indicating valve may be required. This shall be reviewed with the fire department. Please call me if you have any questions. tjw Attachment c: Mike Couri, City Attorney (w/ enclosure) Alan Brixius, City Planner (w/ enclosure) Kevin Roden, City Fire Department (w/ enclosure) Ross Able, John Oliver & Associates (w/ enclosure) w:\albev\d59 alber ville crossings\m-123002-crossingsbldgc.doc Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Your Trusted Resource Equal Opportunity Employer EXHIBIT E w NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners@nacplanning.com TO: Albertville Planning Commission Linda Goeb, City Administrator FROM: Alan Brixius / Aaron Jones DATE: January 9, 2003 RE: Albertville — Albertville Crossings Second Addition Site Plan Review Building "C" FILE: 163.06 - 02.32 BACKGROUND The applicant, H.J. Development L.L.P., is submitting a request for site plan review and approval for property located within the existing Albertville Crossings site near Coborn's Grocery Store. The following is being requested: 1. Site plan approval Building "C" Multi -tenant Retail (7,203 sq. ft.) 2. Planned unit development (PUD) for shared cross access easement and parking 3. Amendment to PUD Conditional Use Agreement regarding wall sign standards This lot is considered Park View Place Block 1, Lot 3. There is an existing PUD Conditional Use Agreement that covers this site, which was established with the Coborn's development. This proposal is considered a new site plan development but must still demonstrate performance standards that meet the expectations set within the above mentioned agreement. The following report is a synopsis of what has been proposed by the applicant and conditions suggested by City Staff in order to grant favorable recommendation. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site Survey Dated 12-13-2002 Exhibit B: Site Plan Dated 12-17-2002 Exhibit C: Building Elevations Exhibit D: Landscape Plan Exhibit E: Engineers Comments 1 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the site plan for construction of the multi -unit retail building located on the east side of La Centre Frontage Ave. This recommendation is based on the findings made in this report. The recommendation is subject to the conditions listed below.' 1. Access easements must be provided between lots for circulation and parking per the previous PUD Conditional Use Agreement and approved by the City Attorney. 2. The applicant must demonstrate that garbage trucks and delivery trucks can maneuver between the Coborn's site and the proposed site without interrupting the flow of incoming and outgoing traffic. It is strongly recommended that truck traveling lanes be moved to the perimeter of the parking lot. 3. The provision of color building elevations that illustrate complimentary architectural design with both the Coborn's shopping center and proposed buildings "A" and "B". 4. Landscaping changes be made including: 1. Moving plantings out of the right-of-way; 2. Add more landscaping as screening around the trash enclosure; 3. Use larger plantings as required within Section 1000.7 of the Zoning Ordinance; and 4. Present a plan that depicts these changes prior to final approval. 5. Provide a revised photometric plan that demonstrates lighting across the entire site. Include light fixture schematics with the plan. Lighting must meet standards from Section 1000.10 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance. 6. Reduce the height of the monument sign to 12 feet. Signs that are proposed for the development must meet the requirements set within the Albertville Crossing Architectural Design Standards dated February 12, 2002. 7. Approval is granted from the City Engineer regarding any further site improvements. ISSUES ANALYSIS Zoning and Comprehensive Plan The Zoning Map classifies this site as B-2, Highway Commercial District. The proposed lot would meet B-2 status when considering the required lot dimensions, and setback requirements. The proposed Land Use Map guides this site for commercial use, meaning that the proposed use is consistent with future land use guidance. 2 Site Plan Review The site plan has changed somewhat from the original PUD that was previously submitted. Additional parking has been added to the west side of the building adding hard surface coverage elements that have been addressed by the City Engineer. The trash enclosure has also been moved to the west side of the lot. A drive aisle has been added around the south side of the building, connecting parking along the west side of the building to the existing Coborn's parking lot. This drive aisle is to be used by all vehicles including delivery trucks that will use the aisle for circulation purposes as marked upon the truck circulation plan. Lot and Building Performance Standards Building Performance Standards for the B-2 District Building "C": Multi -tenant Retail Standard Required Standard (B2) Proposed Status Front Yard Setback (North) 35 ft. >220 ft. Compliant Side Yard Setback (East) 10 ft. 25 ft. Compliant Side Yard Setback (West) 10 ft. 50 ft. Compliant Rear Yard Setback (South) 20 ft. 45 ft. Compliant Parking Use Sq. Footage Required Proposed Status Building "C" Retail 7,203 sq. ft. 33 stalls 42 stalls Compliant Building "C" as a retail use requires 33 stalls. The site provides a total of 42 parking stalls. The site plan provides two disability person stalls located near the entrance areas. The sizes for the parking stalls at nine feet wide and twenty feet deep would also be sufficient. Additional submitted comments from the City Engineer dated December 30t", 2002 shall be reviewed regarding the parking lot. The Engineer comments include grading and drainage changes along with the possible subtraction of two parking stalls because of the addition of a hydrant due to the location of the mechanical room. The parking stalls along with internal vehicle movement lanes should be clearly delineated and striped upon the actual site. The disability parking stalls shall be clearly marked. Adequate space must also be demonstrated for snow storage, unless the snow will be hauled away from the site. 3 It Access/ Site Circulation/ Loading Access is gained from the existing entrance off La Centre Frontage Avenue. A drive aisle will be created along the eastern side of the property. The easements for access must be good for both properties due to the drive aisle layout within the existing Coborn's parking lot. The easement and maneuvering lanes must be wide enough for two lanes of traffic separated from existing and proposed parking stalls. Drive aisles throughout the site are at 24 feet except the southwest corner and south side of the building at 20 feet. The applicant will have to demonstrate how loading/unloading delivery trucks will occur within the site without interfering with existing traffic circulation and parking. Truck circulation and maneuvering is integrated with the existing Coborn's parking lot. Staff is concerned with the proposed travel pattern through the Coborn's site for large trucks serving Building "C". The proposed travel pattern passes through the center of the Coborn's parking lot and will produce the opportunities for traffic conflicts. While the integration of the two sites for truck maneuvering may be unavoidable, perhaps moving the truck travel lanes to the perimeter of the parking lot would reduce potential traffic conflicts. Garbage truck maneuvering must also meet standards, ensuring that truck movement will occur fluidly without traffic interference or curb damage. Building Plan Review Building "C" is 7,203 sq. ft. and provides retail space for three businesses. The building will have an EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System) cornice located along the roofline with prefinished metal cap flashing. Colored rockfaced CMU is at the base of the building. The building materials should complement the materials used for Building "A" and Building "B" and the existing Coborn's building. Building colors have not been specified. Color building elevations must be provided. Fabric awnings will be located above the windows on the north, east and west sides of the building. The applicant has indicated that this retail building will include extended parapet walls that would adequately screen the roof top equipment. Landscaping Landscaping upon the site is very complete. However, there are a few issues that must be addressed in order for the plan to be compliant with the Zoning Ordinance: Plantings are located within the right of way along La Centre Ave. on the western side of the lot. All plantings outside the property line must be relocated to a location that is no closer than three feet from inside the property line. Some of these plantings should be moved to provide screening for the trash enclosure. The business owners shall be responsible for continued planting and maintenance of the raised flower beds/planters at the front of the retail buildings. 0 Screening around the trash enclosure must be more complete. Moving the plantings located within the right-of-way to the trash enclosure area may be an option. • Many of the trees listed are too small (lilac crabapple), ordinance calls for 1 '/2 inch diameter, many of those listed upon the plan are one inch. Many of the suggested potted shrubs are too small. In order to provide for the required amount of shrubs, three gallon pots would have be used as opposed to the one gallon pots listed. Lighting A photometric plan has been provided but seems to be from an older site layout and does not correspond to the proposed layout. An updated photometric plan must be submitted that demonstrates the extent of lighting across the entire site. Section 1000.10 of the Zoning Code address lighting and glare and should be addressed fully. Lighting fixture details are not provided but would include fixtures set atop poles around the parking area and also wall mounted fixtures along all four sides of the building. Light fixture schematics must be submitted to determine their compatibility with the building and adjacent areas. Signage Signage consists of a single monument sign for the retail shops located along the northwest corner of the site at the corner of La Centre Ave. and 57th St. NE, as well as building frontage signs that singly identify each store. The monument sign will be located along 57th St. NE. The sign is proposed to be 15 feet in height, but according to the Albertville Crossing Architectural Design Standards dated February 12th 2002, monument signs are to be no more than 12 feet in height. This sign will include three tenant spaces each two feet by ten feet in size (totaling 60 sq. ft.) and will have brick framing. The sign area is compliant with the approved PUD Agreement. Storefront signs for the retail building are proposed along the east and west sides of the building. The Design Standards mention one sign per street frontage affixed to the exterior wall. After review, it may be beneficial for the Planning Commission and City Council to consider amending the comprehensive PUD sign plan for this site due to the building layout. The back of the building has street frontage, but the primary front entrance does not, it seems detrimental to prohibit signage at the primary access. 5 Trash Enclosure The trash enclosure is located on the western side of the lot along La Centre Ave. and will be accessed via the parking lot on the western side of the building. The enclosure should be constructed of material that is similar to the primary retail building and should have better screening from La Centre Ave. The retail site will share one trash enclosure. Additional landscaping must be provided around the trash enclosure. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the applicant is proposing the addition of this multi -unit retail building to Albertville Crossings. There is an existing PUD Conditional Use Agreement and also Architectural Design Standards for this site. An additional agreement is required for use of the shared driveway access easement. Approval is requested of the proposed site plan for the retail building. After review of the applicant's submittal, staff recommends approval of the site plan to allow the construction of a 7,203 sq. ft. retail facility. This recommendation is based on the findings made in this report, subject to the conditions herein and to the City Engineers comments dated December 30, 2002. pc: Mike Couri, City Attorney Pete Carlson, City Engineer A LI I I - Fv = -f- --. -,,— -- WRICi1T COUNTY XIAXWAY RIGHT 6F WAY FLAT HU 36 AVENUE R LABEAUY I a L- caxt'aa raoarecz Avaaga— ��~•. a I r ¢ F - I ?y 6 r m 1 M. _JTm L -t- - I 'Awok 31. 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The parking lot and driveway on the west and south side of the building were not part of the original site plan review and approval. This additional hard surface coverage will have an effect on the storm sewer design. Design calculations shall be submitted for review. 2. It is recommended that a grade break be added to the driveway at the northwest corner of the building to allow all the parking lot storm water to drain to existing catch basins east of the proposed building. 3. The cross slope of the driveway south of the proposed building is too steep and shall be revised to a more typical cross slope of 2-3 %. 4. The fire department requires a hydrant be located immediately adjacent to the mechanical room. A hydrant shall be added as shown on the attached sketch. Green space shall be added around the hydrant. This will result in the loss of 2 parking stalls. 5. A post -indicating valve may be required. This shall be reviewed with the fire department. Please call me if you have any questions. tjw Attachment c: Mike Couri, City Attorney (w/ enclosure) Alan Brixius, City Planner (w/ enclosure) Kevin Roden, City Fire Department (w/ enclosure) Ross Able, John Oliver & Associates (w/ enclosure) wAalbev\09 alberMlle crossings\m-123002-crossingsbldgc.doc Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. • Your Trusted Resource Equal Opportunity Employer EXHIBIT E