Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/04/1994

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Further Discussion: Upon inquiry about park dedication, Zoning Administrator Frolik explained that it will be going before the Park and Recreation Commission on October 13, 1994, and that the trail is proposed to come from the school over to 153rd Avenue N.W. Commissioner Hendriksen expressed concern about the trail crossing the cul-de-sac (151st Lane N.W.) when there are many other options, such as going around the perimeter of the lot. Chairperson Bawden commented that the Park and Recreation Commission should address that. Commissioner Hendriksen directed Staff to forward his input regarding this concern to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Hendriksen, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: Commissioner Deemer. Chairperson Bawden recessed the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Chairperson Bawden called the meeting back to order at 9:10 p.m. Case #5: Request for Site Plan Approval for Detail Tool; Case of Dennis Sharp Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that Dennis Sharp of Sharp and Associates has been contracted by Detail Tool to construct a machine shop for them on Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway North Industrial Park Plat 4, which is located on the west side of the Ramsey Athletic Club. The two- story building is to be constructed of rock face concrete block; the main level is 9,977 square feet and the upper level is 3,281 square feet. Ms. Frolik noted that the proposed project meets City Code requirements for lot coverage, architectural standards, landscaping, and off-street customer/employee parking spaces and loading areas. City Staff has recommended that a pedestrian pathway be constructed within the 20 foot drainage and utility easement along the south property boundary and that the pathway should be extended east to the corner of County Roads #57 and #116. The City is proposing to reimburse the developer for the construction of the pathway. Ms. Frolik reported that the design of the off-street parking area is somewhat deficient in that it doesnOtshePrOvide for continuous concrete curb around the entire perimeter of all bituminous surfacing, also noted that the site plan proposes a Class 5 fire lane on the east side of the building; this fire lane should also be paved and curbed at least from the southeast corner to the northeast corner of the building. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the drainage and access concerns detailed in City Staff review letter dated September 29, 1994. Ms. Frolik stated that the pedestrian pathway, cement curbing, and paved fire lane issues need to be resolved. Dennis Sharp, Sharp and Associates, stated that the drainage concerns will be taken care of. He advised that the fire lane on the east side of the building isn't really required, therefore, they are going to revert back to turf. He noted that the fire department will have access on three sides of the building. Mr. Sharp also advised that they have pushed the building to the east to meet the thoroughfare setback requirement. In reference to the curbing issue, he stated that such would prohibit intended future expansion. Mr. Sharp also noted that the modified site plan will address the lighting plan and pedestrian walkways. Chairperson Bawden inquired about waste storage, and Mr. Sharp replied that it would be on the west side of the building near the truck door and drive-in doon Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend that City Council approve the proposed site plan for Dennis Sharp & Associates for Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway North Industrial Park Plat 4 contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated September 29, 1994, with exception to the setback requirement. Planning Commission/October 4, 1994 Page 7 of 10