1998-12-15 Planning Interest Letter
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH
December 15, 1998
Mr. Greg Mundahl
Land of Lakes Tile Company
5215 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55429
Dear Mr. Mundahl:
We have recently received notification of your interest in establishing a granite counter top
shop in the City of Albertville. It is our understanding that you are interested in purchasing
the Tom Shaney property of seven acres located on 60th Street Northeast. We further
understand that the building to be constructed would house a shop, offices for the shop,
and a small showroom.
Based upon information we have, the following applications are required to be submitted
to the City of Albertville:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Currently, the City of Albertville Comprehensive Plan
designates the property as commercial. We have determined that the subject operation
\NOuld be considered industrial. Therefore, a comprehensive plan amendment \NOuld be
required to change the designated land use from commercial to the desired. industrial.
Rezoning. The existing zoning for the site is B-3, Highway Commercial District. Due to
the industrial nature of the operation, the site would have to be rezoned to 1-2, General
Industrial District. Permitted uses within the 1-2 District would include operations of
building material production.
The zoning map indicates that a portion of the site lies within the Shoreland Overlay
District. Therefore, the site would be required to comply with the provisions that apply to
that respective portion of the site.
Conditional Use Pennit (CUP). The retail portion of the operation would require a CUP.
I have attached a copy of Sections 400.1-400.7', which pertain to conditional use
permitting.
Subdivision. The subject site includes three sites. These parcels would have to be
combined through a Subdivision application.
5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK. MINNESOTA 55416
PHONE 612-595-9636 FAX 612-595-9837 E-MAIL NAC@WINTERNET.COM
Mr. Greg Mundahl
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Site Plan Review. The Zoning Ordinance defines a site plan as, a map drawn to scale
depicting the development of a tract of land, including, but no limited to, the location and
relationship of structures, streets, driveways, recreation areas, parking areas, utilities,
landscaping, and walkways, as related to a proposed development.
Performance Standards. Although all provisions related to performance standards must
be complied with, there are some noteworthy items that we feel are essential to point out.
Attached are copies of performance standards for parking, loading, and landscaping and
screening.
In summary, to file a complete application for the requested development, the following
applications need to be submitted:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment from current land use (commercial)
to proposed land use (industrial).
2. Rezoning from B-3, Highway Commercial to 1-2, General Industrial.
3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow retail sales on site.
4. Subdivision to combine the three (3) lots, which exist at the subject
site.
5. Site Plan Review
Note: Attention should be paid to the applicable performance standards and
the provisions established within the 1-2 District and Shoreland
Overlay District.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
THWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Alan R. Brixius, Vice President