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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08 PACKET 04.01.A. TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer DATE: March 2, 2016 RE: Development Update Building Permit Statistics: Between February 1 and February 29, 2015, 150 building permits were issued with a total valuation of $2,998,284, including 6 new homes valued at $2,181,535.There were 24 commercial permits issued with a total construction valuation of $317,972. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 2 of 10 Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 3 of 10 Current Project Updates Hope Glen Farm Treehouse: The permit was issued for the construction of the treehouse with a construction value of $90,000. 3M Building #39: The building permit and plumbing were issued for the renovation of the restrooms with a construction value of $127,000. Aldi Foods: The framing is complete and concrete floor has been poured. Steiner Construction is working on the interior finishes. American Agco: The office renovation is complete and a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued soon. Up North Plastics: Temporary occupancy approval was issued for the use of the warehouse. Premier Storage: Both semi-heated buildings are near completion and the storage area of two of the three non-heated buildings are in the process of construction. The final heating and plumbing systems have had their final inspections. Work is continuing on the elevator. The addition should be completed soon. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 4 of 10 Planning Commission Applications The Planning Commission met on Monday, February 22, 2016, and reviewed, held public hear- ings, and made recommendations to the City Council on the planning applications summarized below: Minnesota Solar Collection Conditional Use Permit: Minnesota Solar Collection applied for a conditional use permit for a five mega-watt community solar garden project to be located at 9105 Lamar Avenue South. At the public hearing, a neighboring property owner supported the short- term use for a community solar garden, but expressed concerns for their property value if the community solar garden is approved for a long-term period of time (25 to 30 years). The solar project would be located on approximately 43 acres of farmland. The Planning Commission unan- imously (8-to-0 vote) recommended to the City Council that the conditional use permit application March 16, 2016, City Council agenda. CGSun, LLC Conditional Use Permit: CGSun, LLC applied for a conditional use permit for a four mega-watt community solar garden project on approximately 38 acres of land located east of Lamar Fields. At the public hearing, no testimony for or against this proposed solar collection facility was received. One of the recommended conditions of approval for this application is a requirement that a windrow of Blackhill spruce trees be planted along the west side of the site to screen the solar facility from the Lamar Field Park. The Planning Commission unanimously (8-to- 0 vote) recommended to the City Council that the conditional use permit application be approved, City Council agenda. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 5 of 10 Summers Landing Residential Development Project: Summergate Development applied for a zoning amendment to rezone 160 acres of land located west of Hadley Avenue, between 90th Street and 95th Street from AG-1, Agricultural Preservation to R-3, Single Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (PDO), and a preliminary plat to be called Summers Landing. The proposed residential subdivision called would consist of 383 residential lots for single-family homes and 24 outlots. A neighborhood meeting was held on February 18, 2016. At the public hearing, no testimony was received for or against the project. The Planning Commission unani- mously (8-to-0 vote) recommended to the City Council the approval for the rezoning and prelimi- nary plat. This recommendation will be on the March 16, 2016, City Council agenda. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 6 of 10 Conditional Use Permit and Variance: Cottage Grove, 7155 Jorgensen Lane South, applied for an amendment to their conditional use permit for expansion of their current restaurant with liquor to a total of 7,635 square feet, and a variance to minimum parking require- ments at Almar Village. The expansion includes additional floor area for the kitchen and seating areas and to add a full bar. A retail tenant within the shop- ping center expressed concerns for the parking variance and requested that parking spaces closest to the other - parking. The Planning Commission on a 7-to-1 vote recommended approval of the conditional use permit amendment and the parking variance, subject to recommendations to the City Council will be on the March 16, 2016, City Council agenda. 80th Street Crossing Redevelopment: United Properties Development has applied for a prelimi- nary plat to be called Eightieth Street Crossing that will consist of three commercial lots; a site plan review of their proposed development at the northwest corner of Hadley Avenue and 80th Street; a conditional use permit to allow a gas station and convenience store; and a variance to setback and green space requirements. The redevelopment would subdivide the property into three lots, relocate Honest-1 Auto Care, and the construction of a Kwik Trip motor fuel station with a convenience store and car wash. At the public hearing, nobody spoke in favor or against the proposed project. The Planning Commission on a 7-to-0 vote with one abstention recommended to the City Council the approval of all the planning applications, subject to conditions. This recom- mendation will be on the March 16, 2016, City Council agenda. Merchants Bank Relocation Site Plan Review and Setback Variance: Merchants Bank applied for a site plan review to convert a restaurant to a bank and a variance to allow an additional drive- thru lane at 8479 East Point Douglas Road South. Merchants Bank is proposing to relocate their Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 7 of 10 Restaurant location. The existing building will be remodeled and one additional drive-thru lane is proposed to be constructed. At the public hearing, nobody spoke in favor or against the proposed project. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council the approval of all the planning applications, subject to conditions. This recommendation will be on the City Council agenda for their meeting on March 16, 2016. Aggregate Industries Annual Nelson Mine Permit: Aggregate Industries North Central Region, Inc. submitted their annual mining permit application to continue mining and processing aggregate materials in the Nelson Mine located at 11250 Grey Cloud Trail. The aggregate materials will be incorporated into various products in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and are used for ready mix concrete and/or asphalt in the construction of highways and buildings, etc. The 2016 Mining Operations Plan proposes mining and processing between 800,000 to 850,000 tons of aggregate materials. The Planning Commission unanimously (8-to-0 vote) recommended to the City Council - mendation will be on the March 2, 2016, City Council agenda. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 8 of 10 West Point Douglas Road Rezoning: The City of Cottage Grove applied for a zoning amendment to rezone approxi- mately 80 acres of land along West Point Douglas Road between 80th Street and the property at 7858 West Point Douglas Road from B-2, Retail Business, to P-B, Planned Business District. Nobody spoke in favor or against the proposed rezoning application. The Planning Commission unanimously (8-to-0 vote) recommended to the City Council the approval of this rezoning application, which will be on the , 2016. Commercial Zoning Text Amendment Business Uses within Commercial Districts: The City of Cottage Grove has applied for a zoning text amendment to Zoning Ordinance regulations that pertain to sales and services for air conditioning, heating, electrical and plumbing, tattoo and body piercing businesses. The purpose of this proposed amendment is to eliminate the duplication of these business uses within the current ordinance regulations and clarify where these businesses are allowed within a particular commercial zoning district. No testimony for or against this ordi- nance amendment was received at the public hearing. The Planning Commission, on a 6-to-2 vote, recommended to the City Council that Title 11-10B-1(c), Use Table, for the commercial zoning districts be amended. This recommendation will be on the City Council agenda for their meeting on March 2, 2016. Upcoming Projects To date, the following projects are scheduled for review and public hearing at the Planning Commis- sion meeting on March 28, 2016: Rahn Home Services A conditional use permit to operate a heating and air conditioning com- pany, a plumbing business, and an electrical business at 11825 West Point Douglas Road South. Summerhill Crossing Preliminary plat to create two commercial lots on the northwest corner of 70th Street and Hinton Avenue. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 9 of 10 Junction 70 Grille A zoning amendment, site plan review, and conditional use permit for a 180- seat restaurant to be located at Summerhill Crossing on the northwest corner of 70th Street and Hinton Avenue. Cottage Grove Tank Farm An interim conditional use permit to allow temporary outdoor storage at the Cottage Grove Tank Farm located at 6483 85th Street South. Renewal by Andersen A conditional use permit for a comprehensive sign package. Economic Development Authority Development Update February 3, 2016 Page 10 of 10 Sunrise Development A zoning amendment, conditional use permit, and variance to allow a community solar garden northeast of Highway 61 between 110th Street and 114th Street. Eastridge Woods Rezoning of the property at 9905 Military Road from AG-1, Agricultural Preservation, to R-3, Single Family Residential, with a Planned Development Overlay (PDO). (Tentative) Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Applications to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee are due on Mon- web site or Facebook page. Additional information regarding the proposed process to update the News, www.cottage-grove.org), and Cottage Grove Facebook. The City Council will appoint volunteers from the list of candidates at their meeting on March 16, 2016.