Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/26/2021

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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 08/26/2021 By: Bria Raines, Community Development Information Title: Adopt Resolution 421-232 Approving G-Will Liquors Site Plan (Project 21-127) Purpose/Background: 5.2. The purpose of this case is to review the site plan from Rademacher Companies, Inc. (the "Applicant") for a new commercial building South of Ken's Repair and Sales on State Highway 47 (St. Francis Blvd) and North of Alpine Drive NW. The Subject Property is owned by Wendy Becker and is approximately 21 acres, of which only a portion will be purchased by the Applicant and platted. The Subject Property is known as PID 24-32-25-23-0002. The site is zoned B-1 Business District and is accessed off Alpine Drive. Notification: The City attempted to notify property owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as noted in the Anoka County Property Records. The notice was also published in the City's official newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald. Observations/Alternatives: Staff has received the concept plan for the following items and found it to be generally consistent with the guidance for this area. Streets/Access The proposed plat is located at the corner of Alpine Drive and St. Francis Boulevard (Highway 47). Any plat abutting a State highway is subject to the review and comment by the MnDOT. Responding to MnDOT Review comments is a condition of plat approval. Sidewalk/Trails Trail currently exists along Alpine Drive. No other public sidewalks and/or trail or trails are planned for this area. Waste Storage Elevations provided show the trash enclosure in the parking lot near the North East corner of the property. Applicant must clarify trash handling equipment with regard to equipment size and type of screening. Lighting The plan set shows twenty-two (22) lighting fixtures, along the storefront and the parking lot. City Code requires that lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area be arranged to deflect light away from adjacent residential districts or public streets. The photometric plan indicates that no illumination will spread beyond the bounds of the site which is in compliance with City Code. Utilities The plat has access to city sewer and water in Alpine Drive. Site and Building plans have been submitted illustrating the extension of Utility services onto this property. The City Engineer will comment on the utility plan for the site. Parking/Site Access: Per the city code, one parking stall is required for every 250 square feet of convenience store space. The site plan shows a 12,059 square foot building with 54 parking stalls, two (2) of which are shown as disability parking stalls. 48 stalls are required for the 12,059 square feet of office use, two (2) of which must be disability parking stalls.