Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/03/2016

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Regular Planning Commission 5. 2. Meeting Date: 11/03/2016 Submitted For: Tim Gladhill, Community Development By: Eric Maass, Community Development Information Title: Review Sketch Plan for proposed Plat"Regency Commons" generally located at 14725 Ramsey Blvd NW(Project No.16-108); Case of National Self Storage LLC. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this file is to review the official Sketch Plan prepared by Landform for the purpose of combining three (3) existing lots into two (2)buildable lots at the northeast corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The three (3)parcels are identified as PID 427-32-25-22-0006, 427-32-25-22-0003, and 427-32-25-22-0002 (together referred to as the "Subject Property"). The Sketch Plan Review process affords the Planning Commission the opportunity to provide early direction on the layout of the proposed plat,before a developer prepares detailed Preliminary Plat plans. A key decision will occur at Preliminary Plat, in which the layout will be approved, subject to approving final construction plans and Final Plat documents. At that time,the City will review items including,but not limited to, Grading and Drainage Plans, Utility Plan, Landscape Plan,and Street Light Plan. Notification: Although a public hearing is not required, a notice of Sketch Plan Review was sent to surrounding properties located within 700 feet of the subject property. Observations/Alternatives: Sketch Plan Review is the first of several steps in reviewing a Major Plat,which includes Sketch Plan Review, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat. This case is being reviewed per City Code Section 117-117 entitled E-1 Employment District and and Chapter 117,Article III entitled Subdivisions. The Sketch Plan shows the proposed Lot 1 as containing two 3-level indoor storage buildings and two 1-level storage buildings. Lot 2 is shown as undeveloped and would be held for possible future development. It is not known at this time what that possible future development would be. The Subject Property is guided as for Commercial and Business Park uses (Places to Shop and Places to Work)in the Comprehensive Plan and is located within both the E-1 Employment and B-1 Business zoning districts. Lot 1 is within the area guided for Business Park uses (Places to Work) and is within the E-1 Employment District. The proposed use on Lot 1, "Self Storage Facilities,indoor",is a permitted use within the E-1 Employment District. Architectural Review: The building elevations show a mixture of brick,masonry block,glass, and an unidentified material (shown in green in the building elevations). The E-1 District allows for the following materials: Face brick; Stucco; Glass;Wood;Natural Stone; specifically designed pre-cast concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture; and other materials as may be approved by the City. The identifiable materials (Brick, Masonry Block, and Glass)meet the requirements of the zoning district. The Applicant will need to identify the grey panels and the green material shown in the rendered elevations for further consideration. It is unclear at this time the overall height of the proposed three (3)level buildings,but per the E-1 District bulk standards, shall not be greater than sixty-five (65)feet. The heights of these structures will need to be provided. Streets: Current plans show a single access to the project off of Ramsey Boulevard NW(County Road 56). Anoka County has previously approved that access. Previously approved plans for an indoor storage facility also showed a