1998-04-21 CC Findings of Fact
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4-21-98
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Applicant's Name: Mike Savitski. Commercial Building Addition
Request:
Mr. Mike Savitski has submitted plans to construct a 7,200 square foot addition to an
existing 7,200 square foot commercial building located south of County Road 37 and west
of Lachman Avenue. The proposed building addition is to occupy Lot 2, Block 2 of the
Sunrise Commercial Park which was recently combined with the existing commercial building
site (Lot 3) which lies to the east. The site is zoned B-3, Highway Commercial.
City Council Meeting Date: 20 April 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 2 April 1998, prepared by NAC, Inc. is incorporated herein.
3. On 14 April 1998 the Albertville Planning Commission conducted a meeting to consider the
applicant's request, preceded by a mailed notice. Upon review of the application and evidence
received, the Planning Commission closed the meeting 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 Site and Building Plans (addition) has been approved based on the most current plans and
information received to date, subject to the following conditions:
1. Occupancy of the proposed building is limited to uses allowed in the B-3, Highway Commercial
Zoning District.
2. If not done so already, the 20 foot wide drainage and utility easement which exists along the shared
side lot lines of Lots 2 and 3 is formally vacated.
3. A minimum five foot setback from side lot lines is maintained for off-street parking areas.
4. Off-street parking areas are surfaced with bituminous or concrete to control dust and drainage and
provided a perimeter curb.
5. The three off-street parking stalls in the northwest corner of the site (along new CSAH 37) are
eliminated.
6. The site's topographic detail is revised to be consistent with the site plan and shall illustrate the
following:
a. A row end curb barrier at the northern end of the parking row which abuts the site's western
property line.
b. The site's curb cut access from Lachman Avenue.
c. A five foot parking area setback along the site's southern lot line.
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All refuse containers are stored within the buildings (new and existing) or they are screened in
conformance with Zoning Ordinance requirements to a height of six (6) feet.
Outdoor storage is not permitted on the property and shall be removed unless application is made
and the City Council approves a Conditional Use Permit to accomodate such.
The submitted building elevations/plans are revised to exhibit a maximum of 50% metal wall
coverage and the full-scale plans are submitted for review and approval of the City Planner.
A landscape plan is submitted which illustrates the location, size and variety of all site plantings on
the entire property which contains the existing and proposed buildings.
City Staff, the Planning Commission and City Council review and set policy regarding park and trail
dedication requirements of resubdivided parcels. Consideration is given to requiring a ten (10) foot
trail along the south side of CSAH 37 and the dedication of additional trail easement to the City as
needed on the site's east end. Issuance of an occupancy permit will be withheld until this issue is
resolved and any required park or trail dedication requirements are met.
12. All grading, drainage and utility issues are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer who
shall also comment on the need for a stormwater outlet under Lachman Avenue.
13. The previously approved comprehensive sign plan is amended to address/ incorporate the proposed
structure addition and plans are submitted for review and approval of the City Planner.
14. All site and building plans are revised to satisfy conditions required herein and they are submitted
for review and approval of the City Planner.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 20th day of April 1998.
Attest:
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City of Albertville
By:
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Lin a Goeb, City Clerk
Mike Savitski, David Lund, Linda Goeb, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson
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