Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/12/2004 - Special Meeting

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Associate Planner Geisler stated that the City received an application from TSM Development, Inc. for a minor subdivision sketch plan as part of their plan to construct a mini-storage facility on the property generally located on Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. She indicated the sketch plan proposes to replat Outlot A of Regency Pond into one buildable lot. She noted the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan at the July 1, 2004 meeting and tabled the site plan to July 12, 2004 in order to provide time for staff and the developer to receive comments from Anoka County. Associate Planner Geisler advised that Outlot A of Regency Pond is 4.8 acres and TSM Development, Inc. is proposing to construct a 19,440-, 13,600-, 10,200-, and a 15,600-square- foot storage building on Outlot A of Regency Pond. The proposed development is located in the E-1 Employment District; mini-storage facilities are a permitted use in this district. She noted that the grading, drainage, and utility plans are being reviewed as part of the CNP Storage site plan and all drainage ponds shown on the site must be dedicated as drainage and utility easements on the final plat. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the plat proposes to gain access through an individual access off of Ramsey Boulevard. However, as was discussed at the July lst meeting, staff received some initial comments from Anoka County that indicated the County would not permit any additional access onto Ramsey Boulevard. She stated that because the issue of how the site will gain street access is so critical to overall site design, in addition to outstanding drainage issues, staff is recommending the sketch plan be tabled until site access details are resolved with Anoka County. She noted that at the July 1, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant indicated a desire for the Planning Commission to take action on the sketch plan. Associate Planner Geisler stated the site plan is meeting or exceeding the required setbacks. The development is proposing to construct a total of 58,840 square feet on a 4.8-acre parcel and lot coverage has been calculated at 28%, which is under the 45% maximum lot coverage restriction established in City Code. Associate Planner Geisler indicated that the landscaping plan has been revised to include additional shrubs in the bufferyard to the east; however additional revisions will be needed based on the final design of site access. She noted that at the July 1st meeting the Planning Commission recommended a privacy fence between the proposed development and the residential properties to the south, east, and north; the site plan will need to be revised to include this information. Steve Schmidt, TSM Development, Inc., stated that he met with the City Engineer on July 9, 2004 to discuss access and drainage issues. He stated that he is asking for approval of the site plan at this time in order to force the County to address the issue of access. He advised that he is willing to erect a privacy fence and requested some consideration be given to perhaps reducing the landscaping requirements. Associate Planner Geisler stated that the current design of the site requires a 60 foot bufferyard area with additional plantings at a minimum rate of 30% of the required landscaping. She noted that if a privacy fence is erected, the additional 30% requirement would be reduced by 10%. Planning Commission/~Iuly 12, 2004 Page 2 of 15