2004-09-20 Trash EnclosuresNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Larry Kruse
FROM: Alan Brixius
DATE: September 20, 2004
RE: Albertville — Albertville Crossings Trash Enclosures
FILE NO: 163.05 — General
The City has received some complaints concerning the appearance of the south rear
side of the Albertville Crossings Shopping Center related to weeds and trash
enclosures. We were directed to investigate whether the Albertville Crossings Shopping
Center was in conformance with the requirements related to the screening of the back
of the shopping center area.
In our review, we discovered that the Albertville Crossings Shopping Center preliminary
plat and site plan was approved in March and April of 2002. The attached site plan,
landscape plan was approved as part of the development contract related to the
shopping center. I conducted a site inspection of the site and determined that the
proposed landscape plan has been implemented consistent with the approved
landscape plan for the shopping center. The types and varieties of plants are
consistent with what has been approved.
I did note that two of the Black Hills spruce located on the eastern side of the outlot
were dead and should be replaced. Aside from this issue, it appears that the applicant
has complied with the requirements of the landscape plan.
The trash enclosures approved as part of the shopping center were screened walls
rather than full enclosures. This development occurred in 2002 prior to the current
regulations which were adopted in November 2003, which spelled out the more specific
requirements for trash enclosures. As a result, the current trash enclosures for the
Albertville Crossings Shopping Center are a legal, non -conforming design.
I contacted Gary Janish regarding the complaints that we received. He has forwarded a
letter dated August 27, 2004 indicating that they will make an attempt to address all
issues related to site cleanliness and unkempt order. It is not their intent to generate
complaints. In my direct discussion with Mr. Janish, he is reluctant to spend more
money on the site but would rather address this as a management issue and try to keep
everything in good order. In this regard, he indicated that the dumpsters would be
placed in close proximity to the screen walls and no garbage would be allowed beyond
the individual dumpsters.
Aside from this response, it does not appear that we are in a position to require
additional improvements to this site in that the applicant is compliant with both the site
and building design that was approved in 2002.
We may investigate this again if any additional improvements to the site are requested
by the applicant. At such time, it will trigger a more detailed review of the site and
specific comments to the appearance of the back of the building will be raised.
If there are any further questions, please contact me at your convenience
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE • MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
August 27, 2004
Alan Brixius - �j
Northwest Associated Consultants
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202
Golden Valley, MN 55422 '
RE: Albertville Crossing — Cleanliness Complaints
Dear Alan:
After speaking with Gary Janisch, I understand that you received complaints that the back of.Albertville
Crossing was in disarray and that the dumpsters on site were not being kept in their enclosures. I further
understand that these complaints came from the townhouse residents and they were referring to the back
of the main retail building. In light of these complaints, I spoke with our garbage removal company,
cleaning service, and Senior Property Manager and wanted to share the following with you.
Dick's Sanitation has been the garbage removal company for the main retail building for the past hvo
years. I spoke with Todd Anderson, our sales representative and he reported that the drivers keep
excellent records and if anything is found to be out of the ordinary they would notify him immediately, anc
he in turn would contact me. Dick's is on site four (4) days a week; twice for garbage removal, once for
cardboard pick-up and once for recycling pick-up. As a result of these frequent pick-ups, they are very
familiar with the site and would notice if something was amiss. Todd spoke with the route driver earlier
this week, and after reviewing his notes, confirmed that the dumpsters have always been within their
enclosures when he has been on site for pick-ups.
Commercial Contract Cleaning cleans all of our properties. They are responsible for the exterior cleaning
of each site and are at Albertville Crossing three (3) nights per week. One of their primary responsibilities
it to ensure the back of each building on site is kept tidy. They pick-up and remove any miscellaneous
trash, sweep the area — including the dumpster enclosures, and ensure that all dumpsters are placed
back in their enclosures before they leave each night. As with Dick's Sanitation, if anything out of the
ordinary is found they notify me immediately. As of late, they have had nothing to report and also
confirmed that the dumpsters on site were kept within their respective enclosures.
I also spoke with Elizabeth Janisch, our Senior Property Manager in regards to these complaints.
Elizabeth conducts monthly center inspections of each site and except for some miscellaneous trash or
extra cardboard; she has not reported this area being dirty and/or unkempt.
Alan, you may rest assured that HJ Development takes great pride in the appearance, both front and
back, of all of our centers. We hold our vendors to the highest standards and expect that our properties
look their best at all times. I am confident that Albertville Crossing is, and will continue to be, well
maintained. However, in the event you receive any additional complaints, please contact either Gary
Janisch or myself immediately. We can be reached in the office at 952.476.9400.
Sincerely,
Kelly Lienke
HJ Development
Property Management
15600 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 201 • Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Office (952) 476-9400 • Fax (952) 476-9401