Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/02/2001

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An eight (8) foot bituminous pedestrian trail will be constructed parallel to State Highway '#47 and a five-foot concrete walkway currently exists along Xkimo Street. The Landscaping Plan is generally acceptable provided that a few of the proposed plantings on the site are revised to include an approved species suitable to Ramsey soils. The Parks and Utilities Supervisor is recommending that the Applicant provide plantings to the east of the eight foot bituminous trail located parallel to Highway #47. Since the eight-foot trail will be located in the Highway #47 right-of-way, the Applicant will need to obtain MnDot's approval to establish plantings and work in their right-of-way. The site will derive two (2) access points from Xkimo Street. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot) submitted a letter of comment in regard to the proposed accesses and drainage on the subject property. MnDot is suggesting that the access closest to Highway #47 be at least 300 feet from the intersection. As an alternative, the City Engineer is requiring that the existing center median along Xkimo Street be extended to ensure that the access closest to Trunk Highway #47 provides only ingress movement. The City Engineer is requesting that the westerly curb of this proposed access be extended westerly in order to provide for a greater buffer between pedestrians and vehicles. The proposed grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval of the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization and from MnDot. The applicant is also responsible for obtaining any other permits required by other regulatory agencies. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by Lyndale Terminal Company to the 20- foot green-space requirement along Highway #47 on December 5, 2000. The property is currently zoned B-1 Business and the Planning Commission reviewed the Applicant's request to rezone the property from B-1 to B-2 business to facilitate gas sales on December 5, 2000. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council deny the rezoning request. The City Council met on December 12, 2000 and introduced an ordinance amendment to change the existing B-1 Business zoning to B-2 Business which will allow gasoline sales. The City Council also approved the final plat for Holiday Acres. Since the City Council approved the rezoning request and final plat for Holiday Acres, the Council is requesting that the Planning 'Commission review the proposed site plan by Lyndale Terminal Company for a Holiday gas station and forward a recommendation.