HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-022 Resolution Granting Site Plan & Variance Approval for Hamel Station Retail Devel at 3575 Sioux DrMember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2007-22
RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR
THE HAMEL STATION RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3575 SIOUX
DRIVE REPRESENTED BY UNITED PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, United Properties (the "Applicant") has requested approval for a
site plan with variances to operate a multi -use retail development with drive-in uses
located at 3575 Sioux Drive (the "Subject Property") which is legally described on
Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the site plan with variances of the Subject Property was reviewed by
the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 13, 2007 and, following public
hearing thereon as required by law, the Planning Commission recommended approval
thereof, subject to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on March 6, 2007 and April 17, 2007 reviewed the
application for conformance with city ordinances, considered the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and heard comments from the applicant and other interested
parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that exceptional and extraordinary
circumstances do apply to this site due to the topography and proximity to Elm Creek;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant has met the intentions of
the Uptown Hamel zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the variances would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes of the ordinance under which the Subject Property is zoned,
and the Applicant has provided the minimum necessary improvements to alleviate the
hardship, and that the Applicant is furthermore reducing the impervious surfaces and
improving the site with the approved site plan; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has demonstrated undue hardship because of
circumstances which make the Subject Property unique as compared to other properties
within the district.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council and the City of
Medina, Minnesota, that it should and herby does approve the request by United
Properties for a site plan with the following variances for the Subject Property:
• A variance to exceed the 25% maximum impervious surface shoreland
requirement. The proposed development will increase the total impervious
surface to 50% of the site.
• A variance to allow the retaining wall to encroach 10 feet within the 50 setback
on the vegetative buffer on Elm Creek.
• A variance to allow the driveway to the drive-in service businesses (the coffee
shop and the credit union building) to encroach 80 feet within the 100-foot
setback from an improved intersecting street.
• A variance to allow the driveway to the drive-in service business associated with
the coffee shop to encroach 120 feet within the 300-foot setback from State
Highway 55.
• A variance to allow the driveway to the drive-in service business associated with
the credit union to encroach 20 feet within the 300-foot setback from State
Highway 55.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the site plan and variance
approvals are subject to the terms and conditions that shall be met prior to final plat
approval:
1. The site plan and variance approvals shall be contingent on approval of the
conditional use permit and final plat of the Subject Property.
2. The final storm water management plan (SWPP) and wetland delineation
should be submitted to ECWMC for final approval.
3. The final storm water management plan (SWPP) and wetland delineation
should be submitted to the City's engineer for final approval.
4. All conditions stated in the City's Engineer report dated April 11, 2007 shall
be addressed by the Applicant and resubmitted for final review.
5. The Applicant shall work with ECWMC to develop a landscape buffer plan to
preserve the integrity of Elm Creek.
6. All signs shall be in compliance with the City's sign ordinance.
7. All proposed signage, if lit, shall meet the outdoor lighting standards as
defined in the zoning ordinance.
8. If the coffee shop is to have a menu board, the Applicant must submit the
proposed sign prototype for review by the city.
9. A detailed lighting and refuse disposal plan should be submitted to show
compliance with these requirements. The drive-in services must also not be
used between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
10. A minimum of 20% of the plaza space should consist of pervious surfaces.
The plans appear to meet this requirement but verification should be provided
on the plans.
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11. Overall landscaping shall be improved and additional landscaping provided in
islands around drive-in areas.
12. A colored lighting detail must be provided for all fixtures within the
development for review by City staff.
13. All conditions in the city engineer's memo dated April 11, 2007 shall be
addressed and resubmitted for review by the City.
14. Applicant shall agree to stabilize and seed the site if development is phased.
15. The lighting plan shall be updated to show parking lot lighting fixtures that
are more consistent with the rail depot theme.
16. The Applicant acknowledges the potential adverse impact of the Highway 55
corridor planning efforts as presented in the City Council Special Meeting
held on April 17, 2007.
17. The Applicant must enter into a development agreement in a form satisfactory
to the City to ensure completion of subdivision improvements and
development of the project in compliance with all City requirements.
18. The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse
the City for the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat and related documents.
Dated: May 1, 2007
T.M. Crosby, Jr.,or
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Smith and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Cavanaugh, Smith, Weir, and Johnson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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