Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/31/2011

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CC Work Session 2. 1. Meeting Date: 05/31/2011 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Title: Discuss Developer Concerns at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW; Case of Dennis Sharp Background: Dennis Sharp of K & K Sharp, LLC has requested a discussion with the City Council related to the development potential of 6300 Bunker Lake Boulevard. K & K Sharp has recently acquired the Subject Property and desires to commence small -scale redevelopment of the Subject Property in order to enhance the aesthetics. Mr. Sharp (S & A Partners, LLC) also owns the two (2) parcels directly to the east of the Subject Property. The City has responded to numerous nuisance complaints on the Subject Property in the past, prior to K & K Sharp purchasing the Subject Property. These complaints ranged from outside storage to off - street parking to maintenance of the building. Mr. Sharp has stated the Subject Property was purchased in order to clean up the Subject Property that negatively impacted his existing developments adjacent to the Subject Property. Notification: None required. Observations: Mr. Sharp originally approached Staff to discuss the potential of development of a mini - storage similar to the facility two (2) parcels to the east. After initial discussions, Mr. Sharp commenced with preliminary design of the mini - storage facility, including some minor alterations to the existing building. Through preliminary design, Mr. Sharp analyzed availability of City sewer and water and the need for fire suppression. According to Mr. Sharp's analysis, Mr. Sharp has stated that it is not cost effective for him to connect to the City's sewer and water system. Furthermore, Mr. Sharp has stated that it is not economically feasible to construct fire suppression in these storage units. In 2004, the City adopted Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems, from the Minnesota State Building Code and is now part of the State Building Code which the City enforces. The sprinkler system requirements of Chapter 1306 require certain occupancies over 2,000 square feet to install an automatic sprinkler system. The mini - storage facilities Mr. Sharp is proposing are significantly over 2000 square feet. Finally, Mr. Sharp would like to discuss other potential uses of the Subject Property based on his analysis above. One suggested alternative is to use the Subject Property as outside storage as the primary use. Mr. Sharp is also exploring construction of a large canopy without walls to protect items stored outside. Staff is researching the feasibility of this type of structure. Recommendation: Based on discussion. Funding Source: This request is being handled as part of regular staff duties. Council Action: Based on discussion. Attachments