PL 03/23/1994 - 30786CITY OF FRIDLEY
'� PLANNING COMMI83ION ME�TINa, MARCH 23, 1994
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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the March 23, 1994, Planning
Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Diane Savage,
Connie Modig, Brad Sielaff, LeRoy Oquist
Members Absent: Dave Newman
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
Thomas Bonneville, Target Stores
Dale Edstrom, Northco Corporation
Maryrose Hegland, 7321 Jackson Street N.E.
Florence Kari, 7330 Jackson Street N.E.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 9. 1994. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
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,-.\ MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Savage, to approve the March
9, 1994, Planning Commission minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(� AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF TWO PRELIMINARY PLATS P.S.
#94-02 (NORTHCO BUSINESS PARK 5TH ADDITION) AND P.S. #94-03
(TARGET NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION CENTER 3RD ADDITION) BY FRIDLEY
BUSINESS CENTER PARTNERSHIP AATD DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION:
To replat property located within the plats of Northco
Business Center 4th Addition and Target Northern Distribution
Center Addition for purposes of land acquisition. Generally
located at 500 - 73rd Avenue N.E. and 1090 - 73rd Avenue N.E.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Modig, to waive the reading
of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND TH8 PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33
P.M.
Ms. McPherson stated that because of the close vicinity of the two
individual plat requests, staff chose to put them into one staff
report and one presentation.
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'� Ms. McPherson stated 500 - 73rd Avenue N.E. is also known as the
old Carter Day research and development and manufacturing facility,
and 1090 - 73rd Avenue N.E. is known as the Target Distribution
Warehouse.
Ms. McPherson stated the purpose of the plats is two-fold:
1. To add 215 feet to the Target Northern Distribution
Center to allow a possible future truck expansion, as
well as a possible building expansion. Lot l, Block 1,
Northco 4th Addition, will be added to Outlot A of
Northco 5th Addition and conveyed to Dayton Hudson.
2. To add .9 acres to the Quick File property to meet the
district requirements and to allow for possible future
e�ansion. Lot 4 and part of Lot 3, Block 1, Northco 4th
Addition, will be combined to create this new parcel.
Ms. McPherson stated the properties are zoned M-2, Heavy
Industrial. There is R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to the north of
the subject parcels and P, Public (Locke Park) , to the south of
the subject parcels.
Ms. McPherson stated the existing Target warehouse is approximately
1,100,000 square feet. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet was
,-� prepared in 1987 in accordance with the Environmental Quality Board
Rules and found to be adequate by the City Council on August 3,
1987.
Ms. McPherson stated the two plats meet the lot area, lot width,
parking, and setback requirements of the M-2, Heavy Industrial,
district. While the Quick File manufacturing building meets the
25 foot side yard setback of the M-2 district, the Uniform Building
Code requires that a minimum of 60 feet must be maintained between
two buildinqs of unlimited area. In order to ensure that the 60
foot requirement is met, the petitioners propose an open air
easement to be recorded against both properties to maintain the 60
feet. This easement would prevent any building of structures
within that easement. However, the Uniform Building Code would
permit parking areas to be constructed within the easement.
Ms. McPherson stated there is a 100 foot area of vegetation
adjacent to 73rd Avenue which serves as adequate screening between
the industrial buildings and the residential properties to the
north. Staff recommends that this 100 foot buffer be maintained,
given the possible expansion of the Target parking lot.
Ms. McPherson stated that in 1987, the City granted a special use
permit to Target for exterior storage of trailers and vehicles.
Since 1987, the City has amended the industrial zoning districts
regarding outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of vehicles is
�'^� permitted as long as the vehicles are less than 15 feet in height
and are properly screened from 73rd Avenue and the residential area
to the north. If those two requirements are met, a special use
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� pernait would not be required. However, staff has recommended a
stipulation be added to the Target plat to require a special use
permit if it is determined that the ordinance requirements cannot
be met.
Ms. McPherson stated that Target has indicated that there may be
a future expansion of the trailer parking and the building. The
Commission has a copy of a letter dated March 23, 1994, from Tom
Bonneville in which he states that at this time Target is using
this as an opportunity to increase the land area for possible
future expansion of building and/or trailer parking. However, at
this time, they do not have any immediate plans for any expansions.
In the letter, Mr. Bonneville describes Target's future plans for
adding stores in various states; and when the time comes, they will
present their expansion plans to the City.
Ms. McPherson stated staff estimated that approximately 130 trucks
could be stored in the area that is proposed to be conveyed to
Target. Seventy-third Avenue was recently widened, and the
capacity of 73rd Avenue is approximately 15,000 average daily
trips. The most recent traffic counts for 73rd Avenue was 9,200
average daily trips. If 130 additional trucks are anticipated,
73rd Avenue could adequately handle the increased traffic.
Ms. McPherson stated the subdivision ordinance requires the payment
,.-� of park fees. Since no buildings are proposed at this time, staff
recommends the park fees be paid at the time building permits are
issued on either plat.
Ms. McPherson stated that in 1989, a bikeway/walkway was
constructed on the Target property adj acent to the current westerly
lot line. If the trailer parking is expanded, this bikeway/walkway
will need to be relocated. Target shall submit detailed plans for
the bikeway/walkway in its new location and shall prepare and
execute new easement docwnents for the relocated bikeway/walkway.
Ms. McPherson stated extensive landscaping was installed as part
of the bikeway/walkway construction, and new landscaping should be
installed with the relocated bikeway/walkway.
Ms. McPherson stated Target has requested that cross parking and
driveway easements be executed in order to use the easterly
driveway on Lot 2, Block 1, Northco 4th Addition for emergency
access only. Target has proposed that a fence be constructed along
the westerly lot line which would be locked, but would be used for
access for emergency vehicles in the event the Highway 65 or Able
Street access was blocked. Staff recommends that the driveway
shall not be used as a daily truck entrance.
Ms. McPherson stated the City recently completed a wetland
inventory, and the inventory indicated a possible wetland located
!"1 on the northerly portion of the parcel which Target is going to be
acquiring. The recently adopted 0-4 Wetland Overlay District
requires delineation of a wetland area if it is to be filled or
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^ drained. However, there is adequate area around the wetland for
potential improvements, and staff recommends that the wetland be
' preserved. Runoff from the parking area expansion will dictate the
necessity for additional detention ponds, and the MPCA Water
Quality rules prohibit runoff from being conveyed directly into
existing wetlands.
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Ms. McPherson stated the purpose of the plat is to provide
additional area for expansion of existing businesses. Given that
the exact nature of Target's expansion is not known at this time,
staff recommends the Planning Commission and City Council review
the site plan if the parking area expansion provides for more than
100 vehicles. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend approval of both plat requests with the following
stipulations:
Fridley Husiness Center Partnership/1Jorthco 5th Addition
1. Access from 73rd Avenue shall be limited to one driveway
on Lot 2, Block 1, Northco 4th Addition.
2. Joint driveway and parking easements shall be executed
between Fridley Business Center Partnership and Dayton
Hudson regarding the easterly driveway located on Lot 2,
Block 1, Northco 4th Addition.
3. The 100 foot vegetative buffer adjacent to 73rd Avenue
shall be maintained.
4. An open air easement shall be executed and recorded
against Lot 1, Block 1, Target Northern Distribution 2nd
Addition, between Fridley Business Center Partnership and
Dayton Hudson. This open air easement shall prevent
construction of any structures within the 35 foot
easement.
5. Park fees shall be paid at time of building permit
issuance.
Dayton Hudson/Target Distribution center 2nd Addition
1. The petitioner shall submit detailed grading and drainage
plans for a trailer parking expansion, including
delineation of any wetlands located on the property prior
to construction. The Planning Commission and City
Council shall review the plans if the parking area
provides for more storage than 100 trailers.
2. The petitioner shall submit a detailed bikeway and
landscaping plan for relocation of the existing bikeway
adjacent to the westerly lot line of Lot 1, Block 1,
� Target Northern Distribution Center 2nd Addition, prior
to construction.
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^ 3. The petitioner shall prepare, execute, and record new
bikeway easement documents for the relocated bikeway.
4. Joint driveway and parking easements shall be executed
between Fridley Business Center Partnership and Dayton
Hudson regarding the easterly driveway located on Lot 2,
Block 1, Northco 4th Addition.
5. The petitioner shall submit information regarding the
number of trucks currently using the warehouse site and
the number of trucks which may use the site in the future
as a result of the expansion.
6. The 100 foot vegetative buffer adjacent to 73rd Avenue
shall be maintained.
7. An open air easement shall be executed and recorded
against Lot 1, Block 1, Target Northern Distribution
Center 2nd Addition, between Fridley Business Center
Partnership and Dayton Hudson. This open air easement
shall prevent construction of any structures within the
35 foot easement.
8. Primary truck trailer access shall be limited to the
entrance on the Central Avenue service drive with
,-� secondary access at existing Able Street entrance.
9. Park fees shall be paid at time of building permit
issuance.
10. A special use pernait application shall be submitted if
it is determined by the City that adequate screening does
not exist to screen the vehicles.
11. A letter of credit or performance bond shall be submitted
prior to construction in the amount of 3� of the total
construction cost of the expansion of the parking area,
bikeway/walkway, and landscaping. The bond or letter of
credit will be retained for a minimum of one year and one
full growing season.
12. Existing wetlands shall not be altered, drained, or
filled, including receiving direct, unfiltered runoff
from parking lot expansion.
13. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be
obtained prior to construction.
Ms. Modig asked what kind of unfiltered runoff is currently
entering the wetland.
^ Ms. McPherson stated that right now the water flows through a
series of detention ponds prior to entering the wetland. Staff is
saying that Target cannot use the existing wetland to just receive
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'� the stormwater from any expansion. They will have to create a
detention pond and then release the water into the wetland.
Mr. Kondrick asked if staff has received any comments from adjacent
property owners who are opposed to these requests.
Ms. McPherson stated she received two telephone calls from
residents who were merely curious about the request and the
proposed plans. They did not indicate an opinion either for or
against the two plat requests.
Ms. Modig asked if any trees will be lost if there is any future
expansion.
Ms. McPherson stated that if Target maintains the 100 foot
vegetative buffer, there really are no trees in the lot to the
south.
Mr. Edstrom stated they will be creating a 60 foot total no-build
easement on both properties. It is supposed to be 25 feet on their
property and 35 feet on the Target property. In stipulation #4,
the '�35 foot easement" should be changed to '�25 foot easement".
Mr. Kondrick asked if Mr. Edstrom agreed with the five stipulations
as amended.
�� Mr. Edstrom stated he did.
Mr. Tom Bonneville, Target Stores' Real Estate Department, stated
that he would like to clarify some issues in the Target
stipulations.
Mr. Bonneville stated some of the stipulations state that in order
for them to have approval for the plat, they have to agree to do
certain things. He stated they will certainly comply with these
stipulations when they submit their plans for construction, but
they do not have any plans at this time. He believed that was the
actual intent of the stipulations.
Ms. McPherson stated that is correct.
Mr. Bonneville suggested the Commission add ��at the time of
construction�' to stipulations #3 and #10.
Mr. Bonneville stated that stipulation #4, which affects both
Target and Northco, states: "Joint driveway and parking easements
shall be executed". He stated they are having a joint driveway
arrangement, but not a joint parking arrangement. The words ��and
parking�� should be deleted from Target stipulation #4 and the
Northco stipulation #2. The driveway easement would only be used
under emergency conditions, and there would be a locked gate.
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Mr. Bonneville stated that in stipulation #5 regarding the
petitioner submitting information regarding the number of trucks
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� currently using the warehouse site and the number
may use the site in the future, he could not give
an honest estimate at this time. He could do that
construction.
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of trucks which
the Commission
at the time of
Ms. Dacy stated staff looked at the most recent aerial in April
1993, and it appeared that there are about 400 parking spaces on
the existing lot. Stipulations �l and #5 are linked. The intent
of stipulation #1 was to get an estimate, based on existing
dimensions, of how large the parking expansion would be. Staff
believes Target could expand their parking area by about 130
trucks, so stipulation #1 would trigger a review by�the City if the
parking area is for more than 100 trucks. The intent of
stipulation #5 was to have a representative from Target testify
about where they are in their plans. The Planning Commission can
choose to delete stipulation #5 if they are comfortable with
stipulation #1 which would trigger a review by the City.
Mr. Saba and Mr. Oquist stated they believed stipulation #1 was
adequate and that stipulation #5 could be deleted.
Mr. Bonneville stated he believed stipulation #12 is rather strange
because of all the protection the City already has with the EPA and
the 404 permits on wetlands, the Corps of Engineers, and the
Minnesota DNR. He stated that if, at some time in the future,
Target decides they would like to be able to impact the wetland,
they would like to have the freedom to discuss some wetland
mitigation with the City at that time.
Mr. Bonneville stated that if the City's objective is to try to
maintain a wetland within the City of Fridley, then he could
understand this stipulation. He is just requesting the right to
approach the City at the time there is a possibility that they
would impact the wetland.
Ms. Dacy stated staff's recommendation was based on the fact that
they felt there was adequate area in that 250 square foot strip
that Target could avoid impacting the wetland.
Ms. Dacy stated the Planning Commission has two options: (1) They
can keep the stipulation as it is, and that would mean Target would
not be able to impact the wetland in any way; or (2) They can
delete the stipulation. Then if Target does propose to impact the
wetland, they must go through the replacement plan process and the
sequencing determination as required in the new state law which was
adopted by the City in the 0-4 Wetland District.
Mr. Saba stated Target can always come back at some future time and
request an exemption from this stipulation, but the City wants
Target to know that the City wants to preserve the wetlands that
still exist in the City, especially the ones around the parks and
creeks, as they do serve a useful purpose. He would like
stipulation #12 to stay as it is.
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� Ms. Savage stated she agreed with Mr. Saba. The City should be
making a statement to preserve its wetlands.
Ms. Savage asked how any future expansion would affect Locke Park?
Mr. Bonneville stated there should be no impact to Locke Park.
There is no access to their center on the Locke Park side, so there
would not be any vehicle traffic. The only change by the park
would be the rerouting of the bikeway/walkway.
Mrs. Maryrose Hegland, 7321 Jackson Street N.E., stated she wanted
to thank the City staff and Planning Commission for expressing the
same concerns as those of the community--the increased traffic and
the buffer zone. There are times in the morning when she wakes up
to hear trucks maneuvering back and forth. She stated Target is
a good neighbor, and she likes having them there. She would urge
the City to continue to have the same concerns about the trees,
because the trees are a good buffer. If there is going to be
increased traffic, the trees are important for the carbon monoxide.
She has talked to her neighbors, and they do have the same concerns
as she does.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to close the public
hearing.
� IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC $EARING CL03ED AT 8:15
P.M.
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MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend to City
Council approval of two preliminary plats, P.S. #94-02 (Northco
Business Park 5th Addition and P.S. #94-03 (Target Northern
Distribution Center 3rd Addition), by Fridley Business Center
Partnership and Dayton Hudson Corporation, to replat property
located within the plats of Northco Business Center 4th Addition
and Target Northern Distribution Center Addition for purposes of
land acquisition. Generally located at 500 - 73rd Avenue N.E. and
1090 - 73rd Avenue N.E., with the following stipulations:
Fr3dley Business Center Partnership/Northco 5th Addition
l. Access from 73rd Avenue shall be limited to one driveway
on Lot 2, Block l, Northco 4th Addition.
2. Joint driveway easements shall be executed between
Fridley Business Center Partnership and Dayton Hudson
regarding the easterly driveway located on Lot 2, Block
1, Northco 4th Addition.
3. The 100 foot vegetative buffer adjacent to 73rd Avenue
shall be maintained.
4. An open air easement shall be executed and recorded
against Lot 1, Block 1, ATorthco 5th Addition, between
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'� Fridley Business Center Partnership and Dayton Hudson.
This open air easement shall prevent construction of any
structures within the 25 foot easement.
5. Park fees shall be paid at time of building permit
issuance.
Dapton Hudson/Tarqet Distribution Center 2nd Addition
1. The petitioner shall submit detailed grading and drainage
plans for a trailer parking expansion, including
delineation of any wetlands located on the property prior
to construction. The Planning Commission and City
Council shall review the plans if the parking area
provides for more storage than 100 trailers.
2. The petitioner shall submit a detailed bikeway and
landscaping plan for relocation of the existing bikeway
adjacent to the westerly lot line of Lot 1, Block l,
Target Northern Distribution Center 2nd Addition, prior
to construction.
3. The petitioner shall prepare, execute, and record new
bikeway easement documents for the relocated bikeway at
the time of construction.
� 4. Joint driveway easements shall be executed between
Fridley Business Center Partnership and Dayton Hudson
regarding the easterly driveway located on Lot 2, Block
1, Northco 4th Addition.
5. An open air easement shall be executed and recorded
against Lot 1, Block l, Target Northern Distribution
Center 2nd Addition, between Fridley Business Center
Partnership and Dayton Hudson. This open air easement
shall prevent construction of any structures within the
35 foot easement.
6. Primary truck trailer access shall be limited to the
entrance on the Central Avenue service drive with
secondary access at existing Able Street entrance.
7. Park fees shall be paid at time of building permit
issuance.
8. A special use permit application shall be submitted if
it is determined by the City that adequate screening does
not exist to screen the vehicles at the time of
construction.
9. A letter of credit or performance bond shall be submitted
/"1 prior to construction in the amount of 3% of the total
construction cost of the expansion of the parking area,
bikeway/walkway, and landscaping. The bond or letter of
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� credit will be retained for a minimum of one year and one
full growing season.
10. Existing wetlands shall not be altered, drained, or
filled, including receiving direct, unfiltered runoff
from parking lot expansion.
11. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be
obtained prior to construction.
12. A special use permit application shall be submitted if
it is determined by the City that adequate screening does
not exist to screen the vehicles at time of construction.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTINa AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Ms. McPherson stated that at the April 4, 1994, meeting, the City
Council will establish a public hearing for these requests for the
April 18, 1994, meeting.
2. RECEIVE FEBRUARY 15 1994 ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the
,,-� February 15, 1994, Environmental Quality & Energy Commission
minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE� VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Vice-Chairperson Kondrick
declared the motion carried and the March 23, 1994, Planning
Commission meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Res ectfully s mitted,
L'y Saba
Rec rding Secretary
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