2003-01-21 CC Findings of Fact A & B Site Plan CUPCITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Albertville Crossings Building A and B
Site Plan
CUP
Applicant's Name: H.J. Development L.L.P.
Request: H.J. Development L.L.P have submitted a application for site plan review and
approval for Albertville Crossings Building A, Spectator Cafe, Building B, Multi -tenant
retail, administrative subdivision approval for the separation of Lot 2, and a Conditional
Use Permit for shared cross access easement and parking.
City Council Meeting Date: January 21, 2003.
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the City
Council now makes the following finding of fact and decision:
A. The legal description of the subject property is as follows:
See Attached.
B. The Planning Report dated January 9, 2003 from Northwest Associated Consultants
is incorporated herein.
C. The Engineer's report dated December 30, 2002 from SEH is incorporated herein.
D. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
E. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property as proposed.
F. The requirements of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have been reviewed in relation
to proposed plans.
G. The proposed actions have been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and have been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
H. The proposed development will be compatible with present and future land uses of
the area.
1. The proposed use conforms to all applicable Zoning Ordinance performance
standards.
J. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City
Council APPROVES the administrative subdivision, site plan and CUP based on the
most current plans and information received to date subject to the following conditions:
1. Because the southern setback for Building "B" is 13 feet, the applicant must file
for rezoning of the southern lot, created after the Administrative Subdivision, from
B-3 Highway Commercial to B-2 Limited Business District.
2. The northern access to the site must be moved north to align with the existing
Coborn's site access at La Centre Ave.
3. Access easements must be provided between lots for circulation and parking per
the pervious PUD Conditional Use Agreement and approved by the City
Attorney.
4. Widen the trash enclosure loading areas to 10 feet and demonstrate that
garbage trucks and delivery trucks can maneuver within the site without
interrupting the flow of incoming and outgoing traffic.
5. The provision of color building elevations that illustrate complimentary
architectural design with both the Coborn's shopping center and proposed
buildings "A" and "B".
6. Landscaping changes be made including: 1. Moving plantings out the right-of-
way. 2. Using taller trees along the western property line; 3. Provide gaps in the
plantings along north and south ends of the parking lot to provide for future
access between existing and future parking lots; 4. Use larger plantings as
required within Section 1000.7 of the Zoning Ordinance; 5. Present a plan that
depicts these changes prior to final approval. 6. Landscaping along County 19
must provide adequate screening from headlights.
7. Light fixture cut sheets must be provided. Lighting must meet standards from
Section 1000.10, of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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, or the applicant
request an amendment to the PUD agreement.
9. Approval is granting from the City Engineer regarding any further site
improvements.
10.Approve an amendment to the PUD Comprehensive Sign Plan for the Coborn's
shopping center to accommodate the addition of three wall signs.
11. Storm sewer calculations shall be submitted for review. It appears that the
proposed storm sewer may not be large enough for a 10-year storm. It that is the
case, grading of the proposed parking lot shall be adjusted to allow storm water
to flood the parking lot versus draining to the public street. All storm water from a
10-year storm is required to be retained on site.
12. Hydrants are required to be within 150 feet of the proposed buildings exterior. In
addition, the fire department requires a fire hydrant to be located adjacent to the
buildings mechanical room. Fire department review and approval is required for
the hydrant locations.
13. Post -indicating valves will be required for each building.
14.The mechanical room for building "B" is located on the east side of the building.
A fire lane may be required. This issue shall be reviewed by the fire department.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this % day of January, 2003.
City of Albertville
By: 1 (6�
Don Peterson, Mayor
Attest:
By.
Linda Goeb, City Administrator