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Home My WebLink About2007-09-05 PACKET 08.EREQUEST OF CITY COUNCI� ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETWG ITEM # � �" DATE 9/5/07 � PREPARED BY Community Development Howard Blin ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR �� « �,�� , �� , �� COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST 1) Consider approval of rezoning 3.7 acres of land located in the southwest corner of the proposed Werner Electric site from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, General Industry. 2) Consider approval of the site plan for the Werner Electric Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the zoning amendment and the site plan for the Werner Electric project. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION � PLANNING � PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS � PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ DATE 8/27/07 8/21 /07 8/13/07 REVIEWED ❑ � ❑ � ❑ ❑ ❑ APPROVED � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS � MEMO/LETTER: Memo from John McCool dated 8/30/07 � RESOLUTION: Draft — Site Plan Draft — Ordinance Summary � ORDINANCE: Draft — Zoning Amendment ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: 1) Exhibits 2) Excerpt from 8/27/07 Planning Commission Minutes (Monday Packet) ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS �°`'° �� ,.,�. � °a �,, �" c�'�',� `��- � - � � �' � m ? % City Administrator Date ,� � � � �,�, ��,� � � � ��« �� « ��«.��<.��, �« COUNCIL ACTfON TAKEN: APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER �e� �� _. _ ,�... _�., .� CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE � MINNESOTA Yo: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator From: John McCool, Senior Planner Date: August 30, 2007 Re: RJ Ryan Construction — Werner Eiectric Rezoning and Site Plan Proposal RJ Ryan Construction, representing Werner Electric Supply has requested the following approvals: 1. Rezoning of 3.7 acres from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, General Industrial. 2. Site Plan approval for an industrial project. Project Description Construct an office/distribution facility on 20.12 acres of Iand in the Industrial Park. The project is lo- cated north of 95th Street and approximately 570 feet west of Hemingway Avenue. Phase 1 proposes the construction a 35,496 square foot office and an 81,000 square foot warehouse building. Future phases include a 12,076 square foot office addition, an 83,500 square foot warehouse addition, and 117 parking spaces. The property location map is shown below: Location Map The office building is a one-story structure that is 18 feet in height and located on the northwest cor- ner of the attached warehouse buiiding. The main entrance to the office is on the west side. The warehouse faci�ity is 36 feet in height. The initiai construction phase proposes 183 parking spaces. A copy of the site plan is attached and shown below: Honorable Mayor, City Councif, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric - Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 2 of 9 . -_ �� - c --.� -- r _�. - ° ` r ; �� r c:; �` i � ., � � � � '� Pakk� Lantl � d /� � •� •�� t � :- G I �� I � � I �� . � �� ` � I "" \ � �. � 9' � C_ `: .�`, �� —� � � � � �� > ��li �, a `� ��l � � � 1� � ' 0'� �\�� ., ��, . � ,. : � c � m \\! -°� f v 6j.� V °�� ,. _... � �� A �. \ a � � �� <, � � � � i ;��_ Site Plan � I L �I il �l ��il , The project includes a request to rezone approximately 3.7 acres of land from R-5, Medium Density Residential District, to I-2, General Industry. This triangularly-shaped piece of land is Iocated along the west side of the proposed 20.12 acre development site. The residential neighborhood along Harkness Avenue is zoned R-5 and the homes south of 95th Street are zoned R-4, Low Density Residential. The residential zoning north of 95th Street has existed since 1979. In 1986, Pinehill Acres 3rd and 4th Additions (properties along Harkness Avenue) were platted. The lots were platted aiong the natural ridge line overiooking the industrial park. The 50-foot wide strip of land along the east side of Pinehill Acres Additions was dedicated to the City as a public trail corridor. The R-4 Dis- trict south of 95th Street was created in 1983. Degardner's First Addition was the first residential sub- division that developed on the south side of 95th Street. This subdivision was platted in 1983. The Meadow Acres residential subdivision is west of the Degardner's First Addition, and it was platted in 1993. A copy of the recommended zoning boundary alignment is shown below. � —� �� y � � ,� � ai �.'� a,�,�y. R�� , � . � ^. ��. T� � . ° � s i. a . 5 9 q2< : � F S V S :a 9 �`� =�� _. s�� t��. � �� t,,, p','' �� F � � �,....... %/,.i., Shaded area is the recommended rezon Honorabie Mayor, City Councii, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 3 of 9 Adm6�ory Corromi�sion Cornrnents Planning Commission The Planning Commission spoke at the public hearing held the public hearing at their meeting on August 27, 2007. Two residents . Their concerns are: • Ponding capacity for stormwater runoff. • Loss of natural buffer between residential and industrial uses because of excavation and de- velopment. • Parking lot lighting will be viewed from neighboring residences. • Access drive connecting to 95th Street is an industrial use that is across the street from homes. • Number of trucks and times of travel. • Additional landscaping needed along 95th Street. A copy of Mike and Cindy Aune's letter concerning the rezoning and proposed site deveiopment plan is attached. The Pianning Commission found that the proposed Werner Electric Suppiy project is a �ow impact use as compared to other permitted businesses allowed in the I-2, General Industrial District. The Com- mission Iiked the architectural design of the proposed office and warehouse, that the loading docks are on the east side of the warehouse so most residents won't see them from their home, and believe this business will generate fewer truck trips that other businesses ailowed in the I-2 District. The ap- plicant has provided a letter describing the types of trucks they currently use and the general times these vehicles will arrive and depart from this site. A copy of their letter is attached. The Planning Commission also supported the need for additional landscaping along 95th Street and earthen berms with landscaping south of the future warehouse addition and along the west side of the parking lot and access drive. The Commission aiso requested that further analysis be done on the Iocation of the driveway access to 95th Street. Based on the discussion and comments received from the applicant and residents, the Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council rezone approximately 3.7 acres of land that is in the southwest corner of Werner Electric Supply's future site from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, Generai Industry. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of the site plan, subject to the conditions iisted in the draft resolution. Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission The Public Safety Commission, at their August 21 meeting, did not have any specific comments or concerns on the rezoning or site plan application requests. Parks, Recreafion, and Natural Resources Commission The Parks, Recreation, and Naturai Resource Commission met on August 13 and supported the land acquisition to expand Hamlet Park and proposed future trail connections between 95th Street and existing Hamlet Park and between the residential neighborhood along Harkness Avenue to the future parking lot and new ball fields west of 91 st Street. Neighborhood Information Meeting On August 21, the City held a pubiic information meeting at City Hail. Property owners adjacent to the proposed Hamlet Park expansion area and proposed Werner Electric Supply site were invited to the Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 4 of 9 open house. Approximately 16 residents attended. Most of them preferred not to see development in this area of the industrial park, but understood development would eventually occur. They also sup- ported the City's acquisition of additional land to expand Hamlet Park with future construction of addi- tional ball fields, parking, landscaping, stormwater basins, and trails. Residents on the south side of 95th Street expressed concerns for truck traffic and other vehicles accessing the site from 95th Street. Planning Considerations Ordinance Criteria Site plan approval is required by the City because this project abuts a residential neighborhood. The purpose of reviewing a site plan is to ensure new development conforms to City development stan- dards and ordinances and provides an appropriate development plan for the area. The permitted uses listed in the I-2, General Industry District, are allowed. The proposed development pian meets all performance standards within the I-2 District, including minimum off-street parking, minimum landscaping improvements, and architectural requirements. Ap- proval of the rezoning and site plan applications is subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the conditions required by the City. Comprehensive Plan Conformance The proposed site is guided for industrial development in the City's �and Use Plan. Property Characteristics The site is an undeveloped parcel of iand. This summer, stormwater basins were excavated at the south end of Hamlet Park. Some of the limestone material from Hamlet Park was deposited on the 20.12-acre site. The site is still approximately 25 feet lower than the main level of the homes along the east side of Harkness Avenue. The City owns a 50-foot wide strip of land that abuts the east boundary line of the residential proper- ties along the east side of Harkness Avenue. This strip of Iand will remain in city ownership as public open space. The residential rear yards slope downward from the back of these homes. The parcel has 465 feet along 95th Street. The lot depth is approximately 1,270 feet. Eventua�ly, this property and other parcels north of this site will be platted. This parcei of Iand wili be assigned a Iot and block Iegal description and alI the park land parcels wiil be combined. Approximately 6.24 acres of land west of the Werner Electric's site is proposed to be public park land. Architecfure The office will be constructed with a cornbination of rockface block, E.F.I.S., and utility brick veneer. The brick veneer material is listed as Class I materiai in the City's architectural requirements and the other two wall materials are Class 2. All three of these exterior wall materials exceed the 65 percent coverage requirement for industriai buiidings. The wall height is 18 feet. Windows are proposed on all sides of the office and warehouse. The warehouse portion of the building is primarily a uniform rib pre-cast concrete panel with exposed aggregate. Each panel has two types of textures, one is a vertical rib design and the other is a flat surface column made of brick and E.F.I.S. wiii heip break up the mass of the warehouse buiiding. Windows will be installed near the top edge of the 36-foot tall panels. Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Pian August 30, 2007 Page 5 of 9 Exterior rnaterials and colors will be consistent on all four sides. The proposed building materials comply with City ordinance requirements. A copy of the building elevations is attached. M — _. � I n c; _,_.... � �Z.�.. �� z�� •""��:,..�a...w _... _..-..��.,. .e.�.. � ..� — �'— s :.:" �_)�lfi;;—.-.,... —.. _ . . 0 0 � n � �, � - }-=,�i '��'.: �...js �Za ` e _ _--__ ❑ iu r. '. ❑ ❑ �❑ u �t? ii l � �� :' !1 I � ! I � f �, � � .',j`�.: -. 0 0�� o q� ri�.. n � i,f ,o — Building Elevations There are no detaiis relating to rooftop and/or at-grade mechanical equipment, but that is a detai� city staff will be reviewing once the final construction pians have been submitted. The current practice is to require metal panels to be installed to screen any significant rooftop equipment. Grading Additional fill material will be deposited on the site to elevate the building pad and parking areas. Site grading will be necessary for constructing the access drive north of 95th Street, parking lot, building pad, and drainage swaies. An undulating earth-berm of 5 to 6 feet along the south side of the truck access drive leading to the dock area is required. It is also recommended that undulating berms be graded along the west side of the parking lot to mitigate public views of the parking lot from a future trail that will be between the residential properties and Werner Electric's site. The grading plan should conform to the approved Iandscape plan and drainage plan. A copy of the drainage and grading plan is attached. Utilities Sanitary sewer and water service stubs will be extended to the property boundary. All private service lines wiii be constructed by the applicanYs contractor. Existing trunk sanitary sewer and trunk water utilities are sized to serve this project. Stormwater runoff from the projecYs hard surfaced parking, rooftops, and truck loading dock area will be directed to a private storm sewer system that will connect to private sump basins before discharg- ing into the stormwater basin located north and east of this site. The sump basins will be properly sized to provide some stormwater treatment before discharging into the larger stormwater basin. There is enough storage capacity within this network of stormwater basins, ponds, and drainage ways Honorabie Mayor, Ciry Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 6 of 9 to handle the runoff from this proposed project and other industrial projects in the industrial park. A copy of the utility plan is attached. Landscaping The preliminary Iandscaping plan for this project shows a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees along the west and east property lines, internai to the parking Iot and aiong 95th Street. Spirea and dogwood shrubs are proposed along the west side of the office/warehouse building. A revised landscape plan was submitted as the result of the landscaping discussion at the Pianning Commission meeting. This revised plan now proposes additional deciduous and evergreen trees along 95th Street and internally to the site. Landscaped undulating earthen-berms are now proposed along the west side of the parking Iot and south side of the future warehouse addition. Other varieties of shrubs were also added. A copy of the revised landscape plan is attached. Parking and Access Drive 183 parking spaces are proposed for the first phase of construction. An additiona� 117 parking spaces are proposed along the west side of the proposed parking Iot, but will only be constructed when addi- tional parking is needed. The number of parking spaces, parking setbacks, drive aisle widths, and parking space sizes comply with the city's parking requirements. The curb radius at the access drive connection to 95th Street is required to be a minimurn of 30 feet. At the time of this writing, the location of the driveway on 95th Street had not been determined. The consulting engineers, city staff and applicant are continuing to work together in determining its appro- priate location. Elements of this review involve sight distance east and west of the proposed access drive, the 45-mph posted speed limit on 95th Street, and the grades for 95th Street and the private access drive. Outdoor Lighting A lighting plan is being prepared for the site. Light fixtures will be mounted to the exterior walls and light fixtures on poles will be installed in the parking lot. Current City requirements require all outdoor lighting to be downward directed with cut-offs and cannot exceed one-half foot-candle at the property line adjacent to residentiai areas. The grade along the rear foundation wall of the homes east of Harkness Avenue and south of 95th Street are approximately 22 to 24 feet above the parking lot elevation. The parking lot light poles are 20 feet in height with a downward illuminating light fixture to prevent glare. A copy of their illumination boundary plan is attached. Pubiic Meefing Notices A public meeting notice was mailed to 90 property owners who are within 500 feet of this site and other property owners along the east side of Harkness Avenue and south of 89th Street on Hamlet Avenue. These notices were mailed on August 15, 2007. The location map shows the 500-foot buffer around the site. Recommendation 1. Adopt an ordinance approving RJ Ryan Construction's application to rezone approximately 3.7 acres of land in the southwest corner of the 20.12 acre Werner Electric Supply site from R-5 to I-2 and authorizing the City's Officiai Zoning Map to be modified accordingly. Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 7 of 9 2. Adopt a resolution approving RJ Ryan Construction's site plan application for the construction of a 35,496 square foot office and an 81,000 square foot warehouse building. Future phases include a 12,076 square foot office addition, an 83,500 square foot warehouse addition, and 117 parking spaces. This recommendation is subject to the following conditions: 1. AII building and site development must conform to the plans dated August 21, 2007. 2. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, and mechanical) and a commercial plan review packet must be completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the com- mencement of any construction activities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshal. 3. All outdoor iighting must be directed downward with cut-off fixtures. Reflected glare of spill light must not exceed five-tenths (0.5) foot-candle as measured on the property line. An outdoor light- ing plan must be submitted to the Planning Division before a building permit is issued. The parking lot light poles must not be taller than 20 feet. 4. The grading and erosion control plan for the site must comply with NPDES II Permit require- ments. Erosion control devices must be installed prior to commencement of any grading activ- ity. Erosion control must be performed in accordance with the recommended practices of the "Minnesota Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Planning Handbook" and the con- ditions stipulated in Title 10-5-8, Erosion Control During Construction of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. 5. A final grading plan and stormwater calculations must be submitted to the City Engineer for re- view and approval before a building permit will be issued. 6. Final exterior construction materiais and colors must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. All curbing for the project must be B612 concrete design and the concrete drive aprons compli- ant with city standards. 8. The applicant must provide the City with an "as-built" survey of all private utilities. 9. The developer is responsible for the cost of instailing a"STOP" sign at the exit lane. The "STOP" sign must be ten feet from the roadway edge and two feet from the driveway edge. The bottom of the sign must be six feet from the ground. The "STOP" sign must be a 30-inch sized sign having a high intensity reflective face. Said sign should be mounted on a six-foot No. 3 and eight-foot No. 2 steel post. The applicant may request the City's Public Works De- partment to install this sign, but must pay the City for actual costs incurred by the City. 10. AII signs must comply with the provisions of the sign ordinance and the comprehensive sign package submitted by the applicant. A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any new signs. Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Plan August 30, 2007 Page 8 of 9 11. R landscaping plan must be revised to include additional trees, shrubs, grasses, and/or peren- nials. The revised landscape plan must be submitted to the Planning Division before the buiiding permit is issued. 12. A plan showing the underground irrigation system must be submitted to the City. Once the irrigation system is instailed, the landowner is required to maintain and operate the irrigation system so that all yards and landscaped areas continue to thrive. 13. A bona fide cost estimate of the landscaping improvements must be submitted in conjunction with a letter of credit approved by the City in the amount of 150 percent of such estimate. Upon completion of the landscaping requirements, the applicant must submit to the city in writing City that said improvements were completed. The City will retain the financial guarantee for a period of one year from the date of notice to insure the survival of the piantings. A building permit will not be issued until the required Ietter of credit has been received and accepted by the City. 14. Rooftop mechanicai equipment and final exterior screening materials and colors must be re- viewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. 15. A radio-read water meter(s) must be installed. 16. AII ground-mounted mechanicai equipment accessory to the principai structure over 30 inches or greater than 12 cubic feet must be screened from public views with landscaping, berming, or a screen wall/fence. Screening materials must be similar to or compatible in design and color with those used on the principal structure. Screening materials may include property maintained wood, vinyl, or metal screens or fencing as required in City Code Title 11-6-4(3). 17. The property owner must agree to allow city personnel to enter upon the property to maintain, repair, and inspect all public utility systems that exist on the property. Flushing the fire hydrant internai to the property is the city's responsibility. 18. Semi-truckltrailers and delivery trucks are aliowed to be parked on the east side of the warehouse buiiding. Exterior storage, display, or merchandise sales items outside the building are pro- hibited. 19. When the property is re-platted in the future, aIl property owners must sign the plat so that it can be recorded at Washington County Recorder's Office. 20. The developer must comply with all City ordinances and policies. 21. A stormwater system improving stormwater qua�ity before leaving the site must be provided on-site. 22. Oniy one access drive connecting to 95th Street is permitted for this property. 23. The south 40 feet from the south line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20 will be required to be dedicated as pubiic right-of-way. 24. A 30-foot wide drainage and utility easement is required to be centered on the existing trunk sanitary sewer at the time the property is platted. Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder Werner Electric — Rezoning and Site Pian August 30, 2007 Page 9 of 9 25. The access drive at the front property line is required to be 32-feet with a 50-foot curb radius. 26. If a trash dumpster is provided outside the principai structure, the exterior walls of the trash en- closure must be constructed with the same exterior materials and coior as the principal structure and contain a metai opaque gate. Attachments: Excerpt from Zoning Map Site Plan Buiiding Elevations Grading Plan Revised Landscape Plan Parking Lot �ighting Pian Mike and Cindy Aune's Letter E-mail from Ben Graniey regarding Werner Electric's Truck Schedule ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 11-1-6, ZONING MAP, VIA REZONING 3.7 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK NORTH OF 95TH STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 570 FEET WEST OF HEMINGWAY AVENUE FROM R-5, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TO I-2, GENERAL INDUSTRY The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. The City of Cottage Grove's Official Zoning Map as refer- enced in Section 11-1-6 of the "Code of the City of Cottage Grove," County of Washington, State of Minnesota, shall be amended by rezoning approximately 3.7 acres of land from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to i-2, General Bndustry. Said property is legally described below: (�egal Description} SECTION 2. REZONING. The Official Zoning Map shall be amended by changing the zoning classification of the property legally described above from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, General Industry, based on the following findings: A. The I-2 General industry District is consistent with the overall development plan for the Industrial Park. B. Park land zoned R-5, Medium Density Residential, will exist between residential and industrial land uses. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance amendment shall be in full force and effective from and after adoption and publication according to law. Passed this 5th day of September, 2007. Sandra Shiely, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 07-XXX RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. XXX BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove adopted Ordinance No. XXX, to amend City Code Title 11-1-6, Zoning Map, to rezone approximately 3.7 acres of land from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, General Industry, on property generally located north of 95th Street and approximately 570 feet west of Hemingway Avenue; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, subd. 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Councii believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESO�VED, by the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. XXX to be published in the official newspaper in Iieu of the entire ordinance: Public Notice The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove has adopted Ordinance No. XXX. The ordinance rezones approximately 3.7 acres of land from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to I-2, General Industry, to allow construction of a 158,000 square foot office and distribution facility on property located north of 95th Street and approximately 570 feet west of Hemingway Avenue. The full text of Ordinance No. XXX is available for inspection at Cottage Grove City HaII during regular business hours and is posted at the Washington County Park Grove Library. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the ordinance will be kept in the City Clerk's office at City Hall for public inspection and that a full copy of the ordinance be posted in a public place in the City. Passed this 5th day of August 2007. Sandra Shiely, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk RESO�UTION NO. 07-XXX A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REVIEW OF A 158,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 95TH STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 570 FEET WEST OF HEMINGWAY AVENUE WHEREAS, Werner Eiectric applied for a site plan review of a 158,000 square foot office and distribution facility to be located in the Industrial Park. The property is legally described as: {�egal Description} WHEREAS, Werner also applied for a zoning amendment to rezone approximately 6.7 acres of Iand from R-5, Medium Density Residential, to 1-2, General Industry; and WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the property and a pubiic hearing notice was published in tne South Washington County Bulletin; and WHEREAS, a planning staff report, which detailed specific information on the property and the application request, was prepared and presented; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on these appfications on February 26, 2007; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was open for pubiic testimony and testimony from the applicant and the public was received and entered into the public record; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimousiy voted to recommend to the City Councii that the zoning amendment and site pian review be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota hereby approves the site plan review of a 158,000 square foot office and distribution facility to be located in the Industrial Park on the property legally described above, subject to the foilowing conditions: 1. All building and site development must conform to the plans dated August 21, 2007. Resolution 07-XXX Page 2 of 4 2. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, and mechanical) and a commercial plan review packet must be completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any construction activities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshal. 3. All outdoor lighting must be directed downward with cut-off fixtures. Reflected glare of spill light must not exceed five-tenths (0.5) foot-candle as measured on the property line. An outdoor lighting plan must be submitted to the Planning Division before a building permit is issued. The parking lot light poles must not be taller than 20 feet. 4. The grading and erosion control plan for the site must comply with NPDES II Permit requirements. Erosion control devices must be installed prior to commencement of any grading activity. Erosion control must be performed in accordance with the recommended practices of the "Minnesota Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Planning Handbook" and the conditions stipulated in Title 10-5-8, Erosion Controi During Construction of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. 5. A final grading plan and stormwater calculations must be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval before a building permit will be issued. 6. Final exterior construction materials and colors must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. All curbing for the project must be B612 concrete design and the concrete drive aprons compliant with city standards. 8. The applicant must provide the City with an "as-bui1P' survey of all private utilities. 9. The developer is responsible for the cost of installing a"STOP" sign at the exit lane. The "STOP" sign must be ten feet from the roadway edge and two feet from the driveway edge. The bottom of the sign must be six feet from the ground. The "STOP" sign must be a 30-inch sized sign having a high intensity reflective face. Said sign should be mounted on a six-foot No. 3 and eight-foot No. 2 steel post. The appiicant may request the City's Public Works Department to install this sign, but must pay the City for actual costs incurred by the City. 10. All signs must comply with the provisions of the sign ordinance and the comprehensive sign package submitted by the applicant. A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any new signs. 11. A landscaping plan must be revised to include additional trees, shrubs, grasses, and/or perennials. The revised landscape plan must be submitted to the Planning Division before the buiiding permit is issued. Resolution 07-XXX Page 3 of 4 12. A plan showing the underground irrigation system must be submitted to the City. Once the irrigation system is installed, the landowner is required to maintain and operate the irrigation system so that ail yards and landscaped areas continue to thrive. 13. A bona fide cost estimate of the landscaping improvements must be submitted in conjunction with a letter of credit approved by the City in the amount of 150 percent of such estimate. Upon completion of the Iandscaping requirements, the appiicant must submit to the city in writing City that said improvements were completed. The City will retain the financial guarantee for a period of one year from the date of notice to insure the survival of the plantings. A building permit will not be issued until the required letter of credit has been received and accepted by the City. 14. Rooftop mechanical equipment and final exterior screening materials and colors must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. 15. A radio-read water meter(s) must be instailed. 16. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment accessory to the principal structure over 30 inches or greater than 12 cubic feet must be screened from public views with landscaping, berming, or a screen walVfence. Screening materials must be similar to or compatible in design and color with those used on the principal structure. Screening materials may include property maintained wood, vinyl, or metal screens or fencing as required in City Code Title 11-6-4(3). 17. The property owner must agree to allow city personnel to enter upon the property to maintain, repair, and inspect alI public utility systems that exist on the property. Flushing the fire hydrant internal to the property is the city's responsibility. 18. Semi-truck/trailers and delivery trucks are allowed to be parked on the east side of the warehouse building. Exterior storage, display, or merchandise sales items outside the building are prohibited. 19. When the property is re-platted in the future, all property owners must sign the plat so that it can be recorded at Washington County Recorder's Oifiice. 20. The developer must comply with all City ordinances and policies. 21. A stormwater system improving stormwater quality before leaving the site must be provided on-site. 22. Only one access drive connecting to 95th Street is permitted for this property. 23. The south 40 feet from the south line of the Nortneast Quarter of Section 20 will be required to be dedicated as public right-of-way. Resolution 07-XXX Page 4 of 4 24. A 30-foot wide drainage and utility easement is required to be centered on the existing trunk sanitary sewer at the time the property is platted. 25. The access drive at the front property line is required to be 32-feet with a 50-foot curb radius. 26. If a trash dumpster is provided outside the principal structure, the exterior walls of the trash enclosure must be constructed with the same exterior materials and color as the principal structure and contain a metal opaque gate. Passed this 5th day of September, 2007. Sandra Shiely, Mayor /_{iL�ii Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk J 8949 3�ss j an� PAf2K , 878] - _I'� 8805 8821 � j 8837 � � ' `8869 � � g 8983 1 � ao95 � � �H13 ' 1 , 8927 '� , 894 � �a 8955 60� g967 3]6 897 3990� 899t �'�. i ' I �3� , T�� 9 �:. Proposed Rezoning of Approximately 6.7 acres of land from R-5 to I-2 � � � ��/G.: . 0 0 >�, 9 L n.�r � �szs �;.... 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"� ��;�,�' 's s�:; �� y�sne ge =�a° �a , ��i„E ` _• � -a� a o2 ;: o r e� � �—��'i� ��hi 1 i � I- � L �� _�C �A�- ,'�,� r�; \ .;:<� !O --- -- -- ------------,— x�um'ao"e �eaaoc '--' a '� ; _ �.1 � ,,�� _°- � �� \� �, ��9,� I '^ e a, � i' ` s i ' " � Proposed Building For WERNER ELECTRI n q Sf� 0 2 ti � � ., ��, ,� - ef � p G n - >< E '„r $iB �'!� = �� , A, �,o �; °;� � i� � ;= �i ; =� a � IJ ,,, ;; _'�_...._........� I" ? € a . s § b w y � � �� g � �� . t�f m m 6 � � �c . = � 2 d �� m. ~ � (tA w.:�. �ko^ � I i I I I vl� i��.2 �) e 'k� s � I 4 City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission Public Hearing August 27, 2007 Werner Electric Site Plan I think rezoning of residential property is a shame and should not be allowed. The original purpose of this piece of property was to create a buffer beCween the residential and industrial azeas, and rezoning will eliminate this buffer. The proposed provisions seem to be weil thought out and planned for residents west of the site plan includin� a 50 foot buffer and plans for future park land, but the disregard for residents south of 95'� Street is the part of the plan that needs more discussion. The cesidents directly across the street from the site plan will have a very clear view of the building and the parking lots because of the elevation of the houses, worse yet the only entrance ! exit is planned directly across the street from residential housing and will be very noisy, unsightly and disrupt the residential aesthetics of the neighborhood. Considering most of the traffic will be departing to the east, I think the entrance should be moved to the very eastern edge of the site next to the pump house as faz away from the residential properties as possible. This would also result in a lower elevation reducing the noise level in the area and creating less traffic disruption at the intersection of Harlrness Avenue and 95�' Street directly to the west. Another option would be to route the Werner Electric traffic directly east ofthe buildings to the newly created street in the industrial pazk Also, there should be more closely placed trees of a type that can create a visual barrier as a buffer between the homes and the business site because the houses are highly elevated from the street level. We invite the Councii and Planning Commission to visit our home to see the impact it will have on the residents south of 95`" Street before a decision is made. The view will be quite enlightening. Please consider these proposals before approving the site plan. The approval process for all of you will be short lived, but we have to live with your decisions every day a8er. Thank you, Mike & Cindy Aune 7990 96�` St S Cottage Grove residents since 1987. �� 651-458-0434 AU6 2 7 �� 612-720-4371 Mike's cell L �. ; �, Q � CD`fTAGE GFiC7tlE. . . . John McCool Proen: Granley, Ben [BGraniey@Werner-Eleacomj Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:08 PM To: John McCool Subject: Werner Electric Trucks John, Craig wanted me to get you some specific information on our trucks, times, and where the routes go. When we move, here is the truck schedule we plan to have in place: . 1- Freightliner C�-12064ST Columbia 53' tractor trailer. This truck will leave our DC at 10pm and arrive back at 6am. The semi leaves CG and wiil head south on 61 for its first stop in Rochester, and also serves Owatonna and Mankato before arriving back at 6am. . 1- Freightiiner M2 28' straight truck (dock truck). This truck will leave our DC at 2am, head to Eau Claire WI, and be back by 10-11am. • 1- Freightliner M2 28' straight truck (dock truck). This truck will leave our DC at 3am, head to St. Cloud MN, and be back by 11-12 noon. . 1-Freightliner M2 20' straight truck (dock truck). This truck serves our SW MPLS customers and wili leave around 6 am, returning iater in the day. . 1-Freightliner M2 24' soft side straight truck (curtain side). This truck serves our MPLS area and wiil Ieave around 6:30am, coming and going through out the day. • 1- Freightliner Sprinter Van. This van will serve all parts of MPLS, leaving before 7am everyday. The Sprinter van has a 3L diesel engine that is no louder than a diesel pick up truck (if not quieter). It usually caries less than a 35001b pay load. The M2 trucks have a Mercedes Benz MBE900 200hp diesel engine and are rated at 26,OOOibs. The engine was designed to have a low noise Ievei compared to other engines in its class. We have some contractor customers that we deliver to early in the morning with these trucks. We literally drive the trucks next to their homes while entering and exiting their shops that are on their property. They didn't have a problem with the truck noise, but more with the back up alarm so we instailed cut off switches that the driver has control of to limit noise in the early morning hours. The Columbia truck isn't in our fleet yet, but will be rated at 80,OOOIbs. The lease has been signed and we will begin using this truck soon. I don't have a lot of data on that truck yet but it is a new 2007 modei that is EPA'07 compiiant with an exhaust after treatment device that breaks down soot and captures ash in a diesel particulate filter. i hope this information helps as we move forward with the approvai of the site, and any concerned Cottage Grove residents. Please contact me any time if you need anything else. Thank you. �oI /i/��/ Lean Implementation Leader Werner Electric Supply Main : 612-676-2893 Cell: 612-363-8167