1998-10-06 CC Findings of Fact10-6-98
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Applicant's Name:
Request: JMJ Properties, Inc. Is requesting preliminary plat approval and PUD Development Stage
Plan approval for the JMJ Minneapolis Outlet Center located on the parcel of land zoned PUD, Planned Unit
Development at the northwest quadrant of I-94 and CSAH 19. The plat contains 5 lots, one outlot and one
remnant parcel of land. Lot 1 encompasses the outlet center, proposed to be 250,000 square feet in area
with 50 stores, and future expansion area (57,000 sf) on 41.17 acres.. The outlet center is expected to
produce 400 full/part-time employees.
Lot 2 is zoned I-1, Limited Industry, and B-3, Highway Commercial,. and is not planned for development.
Lots 3, 4, and 5 (within the Planned Unit Development District) are intended for use by restaurants or other
complimentary commercial uses. Outlet A is a large wetland and drainage area.
City Council Meeting Date: 5 October 1998
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received the City Council now makes
the following findings of fact and decision:
1. The legal description of the subject property is attached.
2. The Planning Report dated 6 August 1998, prepared by NAC, Inc. is incorporated herein.
3. The Memorandums dated 4 August and 25 August 1998, prepared by SEH are incorporated herein.
4. The Letter dated 8 September 1998, prepared by Michael Couri is incorporated herein.
5. The Letter dated 19 August 1998, prepared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is
incorporated herein.
6. The Letter dated 7 August 1998, prepared by Virgin Hawkins of the Wright County .Highway
Department is incorporated herein.
7. The requirements of Section 2700 (planned unit developments) of the City Zoning Ordinance and
the platting provisions of the City Subdivision Ordinance have been met.
8. On 9 September 1998 the Albertville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider
the applicant's request, preceded by a published and mailed notice. Upon review of the application
and evidence received, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and recommended that
the City Council approve the project.
Decision: Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the applicant's request for
approval of Development Stage Plans and Preliminary Plat have been approved based on the most current
drawings and information received to date, subject to the following conditions:
1. Land use and zoning issues related to land north and west of the proposed mall are reconsidered
by the Planning Commission and a recommendation is made to the City Council.
2. The preliminary plat is revised as discussed herein and incorporates the dedication of necessary
CSAH 19 right-of-way.
3. Elevation drawings are submitted for the buildings which show detailed design and materials.
4. All grading, drainage, and utility issues are reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
5. All issues related to on-site wetlands, including delineation and mitigation, are reviewed and
approved by the Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District.
6. A11 traffic, access and circulation issues are reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, Wright
County Highway Engineer and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Improvements to CSAH
19 required by Wright County Highway Dept. for proper traffic circulation to/from the mall site and
installation of stoplights at the entrance to the mall are costs to be born by the developer.
7. The developer reserves a part of Outlot A for future dedication to the City of easements necessary
for future Interstate 94 westbound entrance and exit ramps.
8. The requirements for open space, park dedication, and trail dedication are determined by the City
Council based on discussions herein.
9. If the outdoor storage of refuse containers is desired, revised plans must be submitted showing their
location and method of screening.
10. A comprehensive signage plan. is submitted as discussed herein which conforms with all Sign
Ordinance requirements.
11. A Planned. Unit Development agreement and other agreements deemed necessary by the City
Attorney (eg: properry owners association, shared roadway and utility easement agreements) are
signed by the property owners.
12. Prior to approval of final stage Planned Unit Development plans and the final plat by the City Council,
City staff and JMJ staff negotiate acost/fee structure to recommend to the City Council.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 5th day of October 1998.
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By:
Mayor Mark Olse '°"~p
Attest:
Linda Goeb, City Clerk
pc: David Lund, Linda Goeb, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson, Jim Morse, Steve Smallbone, Michael
Knowlton