1999-05-03 CC Findings of Fact
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5-3-99
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Applicant's Name: Land of Lakes Til9 & Stone Comoany
Request: Land of Lakes Tile & Stone COmpany has requested approval of a preliminary plat, final plat,
site plan, and three conditional use permits associated with developing a 6.95 acre parcel as a granite
fabrication facility.
City Council Meeting Date: 3 May 1999
Findings of Fact: Based upon review of the application and evidence received, the City Council now makes
the following findings ot fact and decision:
1. The legal description of the subject property is attached herewith.
2. The Planning Report, dated 8 April 1999, prepared by NAC. Inc., is incorporated herein.
3. The requirements of Section 300 and 4600.4 (b) of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have been
satisfactorily met
4. The "future" site plan indicates plans for future parking that would adequately supply the site
additional parking, if necessary.
5. The nature of the business requires the applicant to have retail sales and showroom area on-site.
6. The impervious surface associated with the development does not exceed the 25 percent maximum
allowance.
7. The industrial use will not negatively impact the site and surrounding area.
8. On 13 April 1999 the Albertville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the
applicant's request, preceoecl by a published newspaper notice and mailed notice to adjacent
property owners. 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 information and applicable ordinances, the City Council hereby approves
the preliminary and final plat, site plan, and three conditional use permits based on the most current plan and
information received to date, subject to the following conditions:
1. City approval of the requested rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment associated with the
Land of Lakes preliminary and final plat.
2. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for retail sales In an I, industrial district.
3. Approval of the CUP for development of industrial use within the Shoreland Over1ay DiStrict subject
to review and approval of the site grading plan by the City Engineer.
4. Approval at the CUP tor the reduction of parking requirements subject to the City finding that the
reduced nt.rnber of parking spaces adequately supplies the site until such time the City determined
that additional parking Is warranted (Le. parking occurs in the public right-at-way of on-site in areas
other than those designated tor parking).
5. A fIVe (5) foot setback variance is approved to allow the building to be setback 15 feet from Maciver
Avenue.
6. The applicant provides a revised final plat, which Indicates utility easements along all property lines
of a minimum of 1 0 feet.
7. The comments of the City Engineer, dated March 29. 1999. are addressed. including the provision
of 40 feet of right of way width along Maciver Avenue.
8. The applicant make a cash contribution towards the City's park fund. The amount will be five percent
of the fair market value based upon a current appraisal or market value of the property as determined
by selling price of the parcel(s) in question.
9. The developer enters into a development agreement with the City and post all necessary securities
required by it.
10. The applicant submit plans specifying type of materiallo be used on exterior wall surfaces. Exposure
of metal or fiberglass walls shalf not exceed 50 percent of the wall area along 62nd Street NE and
Maciver Avenue NE.
11. Curb and gutter be required around the parking area, along the westerly driveway on 62nd Street NE.
and along the driveway connecting the passenger vehicle parking fat and the truck parking and
driveway area.
Adopted by the Albertville CItY Council this 3rd day of May 1999.
City of Albertville
By:
Atte.~/ 4
Linda Goeb. City Clerk
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