2004-06-03 Storage Buildings and Fence Height
NCrRTHWEST ASS®CIATED C4NSl1lTANTS, t~C.
5775 \Nayzata Boulevard; Suite 555, 5t. Louis Park, MfV 55416
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Larry Kruse
FROM: Alan Brixius
DATE: June 3, 2004
RE: Albertville -Albertville Premium Outlet Mall Storage Buildings
And Fence Height
FILE NO: 163.06 - 04.10
BACKGROUND
The Albertville Premium Outlet Mall is requesting two amendments to their shopping center
planned unit development. In March, the City contacted the Outlot Mall and informed them that
two storage buildings that were erected within the center court of the Phase I shopping center
were in violation of the original PUD. To accommodate these sheds, a PUD amendment must be
approved by the City.
The Outlet Mall has also expressed some concern over the height of the fence that screens the
parking lot for the Phase III shopping center. They believe that greater exposure of the parking
lot will encourage more customers to use the lot and thus providing some parking relief for the
other centers.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit A: Site Location
Exhibit B: Site Plan
Exhibit C: Storage Shed Photo
Exhibit D: Storage Shed Information
Exhibit E: Fence Photos
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Storage Sheds. The two storage sheds are an existing condition at the Phase I shopping center.
The buildings, as illustrated in the attached photographs, are both 14 feet by 28 feet (392 square
feet) in dimension. The buildings are wood frame construction with Dura Temp fir exterior
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siding and a brown asphalt shingle roof. The buildings are clay gray in color to match the
adjoining shopping center.
The applicant has indicated that the storage buildings are needed to store snow removal
equipment, landscape maintenance equipment, holiday decorations, and custodial supplies
associated with maintaining the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall.
The applicant has located the storage sheds between the two buildings at the Phase I shopping
center. At this location, the buildings are screened from the south parking lot, sidewalk areas,
and center plaza by a six foot high fence. At the existing location, the two buildings do not
consume parking or interfere with on-site traffic patterns. In this respect, the buildings do blend
with site.
The City Engineer does note that the shed location is within a utility easement for a water main.
The locations are acceptable provided the owner agrees to move the sheds if requested by the
City in the event that maintenance work is required on the water main.
Fence Height. As part of the Phase III Outlet Mall approval, the applicant was required to
screen the parking lots from County Road 19. Due to limited space between the parking lot curb
and the edge of the County Road 19 road and trail easement, the applicant proposed and the City
approved a durable vinyl fence. This fence serves to screen the parking lot and direct customer
pedestrian traffic to the proper street crossings.
The Chelsea Group wishes to have greater visual exposure of the Phase III parking lot to make
customers more aware of the available parking. They feel that this adjustment would improve
patronage at the Phase III shopping center and provide parking relief for the Phase I and II
shopping centers.
The original request was to remove the fence entirely and replace it with a landscape hedge. In
review of this request, staff noted the following concerns:
Based on our observations, it appears that the parking lot is approximately one to two feet
higher than the adjoining County Road 19. As a result, removal of the fence would bring
the headlights of those utilizing the parking lot in direct conflict with the traffic on
County Road 19. This represents both a nuisance and a safety concern.
2. Replacing the fence with landscaping would likely not provide a solid screen for the full
length and height of the automobiles utilizing this parking lot and as such, concerns about
headlights shining onto adjoining traffic still remains.
3. As part of the PUD, the dedication of right-of--way and the dedication of a 10 foot trail
and access easement along the west property line leaves a very narrow area for the
placement of screening materials between the parking lot and the County Road 19
easement. This presents issues as far as what can be designed to fit in this area to achieve
the screening that is necessary.
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In meeting with the applicant, we discussed the possibility of lowering the fence height to expose
the top of the parked vehicles while still blocking the headlights. The existing fence is four feet
tall. The applicant is proposing to lower it approximately one foot. The attached photographs
illustrate the proposed fence height in relationship to headlights from a larger pick up truck.
The reduction of fence height will still serve to screen the parking area, block headlights, and
control pedestrian movements. If the fence height reduction is deemed appropriate by the City,
we would recommend that the applicant submit detailed fence information on the new fence
height and obtain a fence permit.
Other Issues. In discussions with the applicant, staff raised a number of other outstanding
issues related to the Outlet Mall:
I . Trash Enclosures. When Phase I and II were originally approved, we were informed that
all trash would be deposited in the trash compactor. The applicant, at that time, indicated
that the self enclosed trash compactor served as a trash enclosure. The City did not
require screening or an enclosure for the trash compactor. Current inspection reveals that
a number of tenants have trash dumpsters separate from the trash compactor. These
dumpsters, located at the back of the buildings, were not part of the original PUD. We
recognize that these new dumpsters may be necessary, however, they should be located
on this site away from the building and within a trash enclosure that screens if from the
adjoining properties to the north. The City requires masonry trash enclosures that
complement the building.
2. Earth Bern. The existing earth bern along the west property line has created issues for
visibility to adjoining properties. The City would like to work with the Outlet Mall for
the removal of this earth been. In initial discussions, the Chelsea Group indicated a
willingness to give this dirt to projects that need it.
3. Access Road. The City is interested in providing a road connection between the Phase I
Outlet Mall and Welcome Furniture. This road connection would link the Outlet Mall
and frontage road and Welcome Furniture parking lot with 67`h Street. The road would
improve business interchange between the Outlet Mall on businesses to the west and also
provide a second access point into the Phase I and II Outlet Malls. The second access is
important for providing some traffic relief for the County Road 19 intersection and
emergency access to the Outlet Mall.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The Albertville Premium Outlet Mall is approved as a planned unit development. Design
changes to the mall layout or approved components require an amendment to the original PUD.
In review of the storage sheds and fence height, staff recommends approval subject to the
following conditions:
The sheds are reviewed by the City Building Inspector and Fire Inspector and their design
is found to be acceptable for the intended storage purposes.
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2. The owner agrees to move the buildings from the water main easement at the City's
request in the event of maintenance work on the water main.
3. The applicant submit a fence permit that details that proposed fence height. The
minimum fence height musts block the headlights of a full size pick up truck.
4. The applicant provides a revised site plan that shows trash enclosure locations for
duinpsters separate from the trash compactor. Trash enclosure details must be submitted
for approval by the City.
5. The applicant and City agree on a strategy for the phased elimination of the earth been
along the western boundary of the Phase I Outlet Mall.
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Pete Carlson
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