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Home My WebLink About2021-02-22 PACKET 06.3.STAFF REPORT CASE: CUP2021-017 ITEM: 6.3 PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 2/22/21 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 3/17/21 APPLICATION APPLICANT: Cottage Grove Culver's REQUEST: An amendment to their conditional use permit to allow construction of a second drive -through order lane at their existing restaurant. SITE DATA LOCATION: 7998 Hardwood Avenue South ZONING: Mixed Use GUIDED LAND USE: Mixed Use within 300 Feet of Arterial Roadway LAND USE OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES: CURRENT GUIDED NORTH: Commercial Mixed Use 300 ft Art. Road EAST: Commercial Mixed Use 300 ft Art. Road SOUTH: Commercial Mixed Use 300 ft Art. Road WEST: Commercial Mixed Use 300 ft Art. Road SIZE: N/A DENSITY: N/A RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to the conditions stipulated in this staff report. Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING DIVISION � here Pride and Prosperity Meet Planning Staff Contact: Emily Schmitz, Senior Planner; 651-458-2874; eschmitz(o-)_cottagegrovemn.gov Application Accepted:. 1/28/2021 60-Day Review Deadline: 3/29/2021 City of Cottage Grove Planning Division • 12800 Ravine Parkway South • Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Planning Staff Report Culver's — Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Proposal Culver's of Cottage Grove submitted a conditional use permit (CUP) application for an amend- ment to their existing CUP to install a second drive -through lane at their 7998 Hardwood Avenue location. Location Map Review Process Application Received: January 28, 2021 Acceptance of Completed Application: January 28, 2021 Planning Commission Date: February 22, 2021 Tentative City Council Date: March 17, 2021 60-Day Review Deadline: March 29, 2021 Planning Considerations Background/Property Characteristics The current Culver's site (1.13 acres) was approved in 2007 via preliminary and final plat approval (Resolution 2007-187) and site plan review and CUP (Resolution 2007-188). The property was then developed as a commercial fast-food restaurant (3,954 square feet) with a Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 2 of 8 drive -through window and has remained in operation since its initial construction in 2008. The applicant has indicated their desire to support the continued business within Cottage Grove by providing an additional drive -through lane. Over the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic, the applicant has noted an increase in drive -through traffic, which he does not suspect will subside. Vo ## Tom- t 0174 r Current Site The Cottage Grove Culver's location is within the southwest corner of the Kohls parking lot, just north of 80th Street and east of Highway 61. The site provides 50 parking spaces as well as a cross parking agreement with the neighboring Kohls parking lot, a trash enclosure, and an out- door patio area. The current request to install an additional drive -through lane requires an amendment to the existing CUP, which permits a single lane: 11-1013-1: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY, AND INTERIM USES: Vs Type Zone .,7g 8rsrrfcr 8- 1 8-2 8- J 8- f N- $ fir- V Restaurants, classes 1, 2 and 3 (with C:`.vD-up window) Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 3 of 8 Proposal As indicated, the applicant has noted a large increase in drive -through traffic at the Cottage Grove Culver's location given the COVID19 pandemic and the need for social distancing. There have been times over the past year the single drive -through lane is backed up into the Kohls parking lot. The applicant has indicated that the addition of the second order lane will assist with keeping the drive -through flowing, shorten wait times, and avoid potential backed up traffic. The applicant's plan proposes to remove a portion of an existing parking island in order to sup- port the additional lane as well as four parking spaces in the northwest corner of the site. The removal of the small parking island will provide additional space for the second drive -through lane while also providing room enough for a vehicle to pass and access the west side of the building if need be. The drive lane to the north of the drive -through is proposed to be 15 feet wide and would support passing traffic. Proposed Removal Per City Code, no less than six vehicle stacking spaces are required for drive -through lanes. The applicant has provided the below image indicating the ability to stack a minimum of six vehicles in each of the proposed lanes: Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 4 of 8 Proposed Stacking Ability on Site Parking The 2007 CUP and site plan approved 50 parking spaces on the Culver's site along with a cross parking easement agreement between the neighboring property. The proposed adjustments to the site, including the removal of four parking spaces, would not negatively impact the need for parking on the site given the cross -parking agreement with Kohls along with the increased drive - through traffic. Staff has not received any parking complaints over the past 14 years the Culver's store has been open. Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 5 of 8 Signage A menu board and order box are located on the south side (building side) of the drive -through lane. The applicant has indicated these items will remain in their current location to support the existing drive -through lane. Existing Drive -Through Lane and Signage With the installation of an island between the two drive lanes, the applicant is proposing a menu board and order box within that space. The location would support the second drive -through lane traffic. I Q f to_cf-t f Proposed Drive Through Center Island The below signage is proposed and would require a building permit be secured prior to the installation, which will require review by the Community Development Department. Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 6 of 8 VALUE BASKFTS _ 5; i - _ r iT _- M. - Landscape The approved landscape plan from the 2007 approvals has been adhered to and continues to be maintained on the site. With the proposed removal of the small landscape island on the northern border of the site, several shrubs will be removed. The removed plantings will be required to be replaced elsewhere on the site as a condition of approval. _ ._....._.. B13 .0 LIP F,i I i 2007 Approved Landscape Plan Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 7 of 8 Public Hearing Notices Public hearing notices were mailed to 16 property owners who are within 500 feet of the ap- plicant's property. These notices were mailed on February 10, 2021. The public hearing notice was also published in the February 10, 2021, edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. City Department Review Representatives from various City Departments reviewed Culver's' proposed drive -through lane addition at the February 3, 2021, Technical Review Committee meeting and had no additional comments. Public Safety also reviewed to ensure appropriate access in case of an emergency and feel there are no issues with the proposed layout. The Public Safety and Fire Departments have both reviewed the proposal to ensure the addition of a drive -through lane would not impact their ability to provide emergency response services to the site. They have indicated they see no issue with access to the site from any direction given there would be a drive lane provided around the proposed drive -through lanes. Recommendation That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council rescind Resolution 2007-188 and approve an amended Conditional Use Permit for the addition of a second drive -through lane to the existing Culver's Store at 7998 Hardwood Avenue South, subject to the following condi- tions (includes relevant conditions from Resolution 2007-188): 1. All applicable permits (i.e. building, electrical, etc.) shall be applied for and issued by the City prior to any work or construction taking place. Detailed construction plans shall be submitted to the City's Building Inspections office for review and approval. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant must submit a comprehensive sign package for review and approval by the Planning Department. A separate building permit shall be obtained for all sign installation and must align with the minimum sign standards within Zoning Code Chapter 8. 3. Final exterior construction materials and colors must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. Colored stripes/corporate branding is prohibited on the building's awnings. 5. LED architectural light bands shall be permitted around the perimeter of the building near the roof. 6. The grading and erosion control plan for the site must comply with NPDES II Permit re- quirements. 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 Control During Construc- tion, of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Planning Staff Report — Culver's Drive -Through Case No. CUP2021-017 February 22, 2021 Page 8 of 8 7. Cross parking easements must be recorded and maintained while Culver's of Cottage Grove is in operation on the site. 8. All curbing for the project must be consistent with the existing curbing in the plat. 9. Ornamental wrought iron/aluminum fencing that is consistent with the City standards will be required for any fencing installed on the site. 10. A landscape plan indicating the relocation of the five plants within the removed landscape island is required to be submitted and approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. 11. Any proposed additional lighting must not exceed 1.0-foot candle as measured from any property line and shall be shielded and downward directed. Prepared by: Emily Schmitz Senior Planner Attachments: - Site Plan - Proposed Menu Boards \/ \/ \±: y(\x h ^ R 00 w }Z 5 --j o 2 °§ j / } } u y u y ) ° § § 2 � § \>\ U\\\, C20, is FRONT �r VALUE OASKETS fi OT- *maws lea _ NMI w SIGN DETAILS: Slindard Wera &o-d la Drive. Ttru �i eta l44 Ir�e�r11 III�IIrlvi�ri POP Crjphic pan1f3 muit Ge • �4Pp:1 m�� a�e� pineiti m[ 3ded for eaiy in euL of PflP° Far.IIE - "�� lar ifiA�+� G9dCIil wirW suodwde ■ndihie REAR Larking Fur jVLss doors lap d SIGN & w(Nu mAna mio SLomps M B-OT 46 Ole...:..,. ' '�.�[a4ipY1¢RfiS 6-2 .LU71vy1jrdh NWMXP nr4i9 SUL DT=2 C SIGN DETAILS: All alumnuri Dmxkucbm WrLcd tar No q* * '; Ir- 1 aid& EW&Mtkfl 4tkm 40mo by oftla k'"M(dx)emu, kic s Weida ftm Iw ON UT Nth O[�..Epe�Ia SIGN A Nmr aaAflii mn STAH DAMS WITH TECHNICAL INCIF IL61 IONS amswm rru P4p+ ka.wilml4.am+la4L— 7-2