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PL 08/16/1995 - 30811� CITY OF FRIDL�Y PLANNING COMMI83ION MEETING, AIIGIIST 16� 1995 CALL TO ORDER• Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the August 16, 1995, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Kondrick, Diane Savage, LeRoy Oquist, Brad Sielaff Members Absent: Dave Newman, Connie Modig, Dean Saba Others Present: Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Karl & Margaret Schurr, 7818 Alden Way NE Dennis Cornelius, AMCON, 200 West Highway 13, Burnsville, MN APPROVAL OF JULY 19 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to approve the � July 19, 1995, Planning Commission minutes as written. r IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED iTNANIMOIIBLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #95-08� BY ROBERT AND KAREN FOURNIER: Per Section 205.24.04 of the Fridley City Code, to allow the construction of a residential addition in the flood fringe district on Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block T, Riverview Heights, generally located at 8095 Riverview Terrace N.E. MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to table consideration of Special Use Permit, SP #95-08, by Robert and Karen Fournier, for a future meeting. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIISLY. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING RE4UEST. ZOA �95-05. BY KARL AND MARGARET SCHURR FOR MINCO PRODUCTS: To rezone property from C-2, General Business, to M-1, Light Industrial, on Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 2, Commerce Park, generally located at 7321 Commerce Lane N.E. CONSIDERATION �F A VACATION REOUEST, SAV #95-03, BY KARL AND � NIARGARET SCHURR FOR MINCO PRODUCTSe To vacate a 30-foot drainage and utility easement which is �° 15 feet on each side of common Lot lines 16 and 21, 17 and PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AOGOST 16, 1995 PAQE 2 �� 20, plus the southwest property line of Lot 17, the northwest property line of Lot 18, the north property line of Lots 18 and 19, and the south property line of Lot 20, all in Block 2, Commerce Park, generally located at 7321 Commerce Lane N.E. MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. 5avage, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CBAIRPER80N RONDRICR DECLAR�D THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7s35 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated Minco has applied for a rezoning and a vacation request. They are doing some short range facility planning for their Minco Plant 2. Minco has three plants. Plant 1 is located at 7300 Commerce Lane. This plant was constructed in 1968 and has had subsequent additions. In 1972, Minco purchased the building to the east at 7321 Commerce Lane. That building was constructed by a different manufacturing company. When it became vacant, Minco purchased the building. Staff has been working with Minco over the last six months to plan Minco Plant 3, which will be an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility. This is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial, so they just need to apply for a building permit for this part of the project. Ms. McPherson stated Minco is requesting to rezone three parcels from C-2, General Business, to M-1, Light Industrial. Located at the intersection of 73rd and University is the abandoned Hanna Magic Carwash. There is office use to the north of the subject parcel and office use at the intersection. There is also multi- tenant industrial use in the area. Ms. McPherson stated, in terms of the vacation request, on Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of this block, there is a utility easement which bisects the two sets of lots. Minco is requesting that this be vacated to allow expansion of Plant 2 across the easement area. Ms. McPherson showed a preliminary site plan for the proposed expansion. In reviewing the rezoning request, staff uses three criterias 1. The proposed use is compatible with the proposed zoning district. Ms. McPherson stated the proposed use of the building is for a manufacturing and office facility. Manufacturing uses are � permitted in the M-1, Light Industrial, district. The proposed request meets this criteria. PLANNINd COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGOST 16, 1995 PAGS 3 � 2. The proposed district is compatible with the surrounding uses and zoning. Ms. McPherson stated there is additional M-1 zoning to the south of this parcel as well as the existing plant. E�andinq the industrial use to the east would be expanding the district along a common property line. The design of the building should have more of a commercial design to blend in with the office use to the north. However, expanding the M-1 zoning would not be adverse in relation to the adjacent uses. The 1990 land use plan still designates the subject parcels as commercial. The City will need to process a Comprehensive Plan amendment prior to the petitioner receiving a building permit. 3. The proposed use meets the requirements of the proposed district. Ms. McPherson stated the plan is a preliminary concept plan. However, the petitioner has brought the plan fairly far along as far as setback requirements and a grading and drainage plan. As proposed, the plan meets the district requirements for building setbacks, parking spaces, and lot coverage. Staff does not anticipate the petitioner will request any variances if the �'"'1 rezoning is approved. Should they need a variance, they will need to go through the process. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has done a preliminary grading and drainage plan indicating a detention facility on Lot 21. The City's Assistant Public Works Director reviewed the plan and compiled a list of comments. The stipulation in terms of drainage is that the petitioner comply with the comments listed in the memo from John Wilczek dated August 10. The petitioner has not yet submitted a landscape plan. They are required to comply with the landscape requirements listed in the M-1, Light Industrial, district. Ms. McPherson stated, in terms of the rezoning request, the request does meet the three criteria used to evaluate all the rezoning requests. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request with the following stipulations: 1. A minor amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. The petitioner shall comply with the comments in Jon Wilczek's memo dated August 10, 1995, prior to the issuance of a building permit. ,� � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 16, 1995 PAdE 4 � � /'� � 3. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the requirements of the M-1, Light Industrial, district prior to the issuance of a building permit. Ms. McPherson stated, regarding the vacation request, there is an 8-inch sanitary sewer within the easement area which services the two car washes located in the northwest corner of the intersection. The petitioner has indicated the� will relocate that sanitary sewer line. The petitioner is to maintain that sanitary sewer service to the other two businesses and a new 30- foot utility easement be dedicated over that utility service. Staff recommends approval of the vacation request to the City Council with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall maintain sanitary sewer service to the businesses located at the corner of 73rd and University Avenues. 2. The petitioner shall dedicate a 30-foot utility easement over the relocated sewer line. Mr. Kondrick asked where the sanitary sewer is proposed to be located. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has two options and the Assistant Public Works Director is reviewing the option as presented by the petitioner. They can relocate the sanitary sewer line along the easterly property line; following along the road. There is also an opportunity to connect these businesses across 73rd to another sanitary sewer main that is located in the service road south of 73rd. Mr. Sielaff asked the size of the commercial area that is being rezoned. Ms. McPherson stated the entire site is 5.2 acres and about half is to be rezoned. Mr. Sielaff asked if the Home Depot site was zoned Light Industrial. Ms. McPherson stated a portion was industrial and a portion was general business. That site is 14 acres. Mr. Schurr stated they have been in Fridley since.1968. At that time they had 80 employees. They were in an old warehouse building on Washington Avenue North and needed more space so they hired a contractor to build the first building in 196�. At that time, their total sales were about $1 million. In 1973, they increased to 178 employees, in 1978 - 244 employees, in 1983 - 392, in 1988 -455, in 1993 - 603, and now in 1995 - 685 � PLANNING COMMI83ION MEETING, AUGII3T 16, 1995 PAGE 5 employees. Their sales have grown from $1 million to over $40 million this year. Hopefully, they can keep that trend going. Mr. Schurr stated they were fortunate to expand in the first Plant 1 location from the original 27,000 square feet to three times that plus another 30,000-40,000 square feet on the second level. They have slowly but definitely grown over the yeara and he thought that trend could be continued. Since 1972 when he bought Plant 2 across the street, some of the other lots became available and they purchased them over the years with the idea that th�y may need them. They did the same with the lot to the south where they will locate Plant 3. Plant 3 will be dedicated to one of their major product lines which is heaters and heater sensors. They make thin, flexible heaters which have found a good use in the space program. They have successfully transmissioned from the military aerospace business into the commercial industrial where they are finding a good market. Mr. Schurr stated the main plant would be dedicated to their flexible interconnect circuits which have a market in the medical field. That business also continues to grow. They will leave this business in the present facility at 7300 Commerce Lane. The last building for which they are asking the rezoning would be ^ dedicated to the temperature sensors and instruments part of their business. They have been slowly growing. He did not know what they would do when they run out of land in 5 to 10 years. Mr. Sielaff asked if Minco was a large water user for their processing and from where they get the water. Mr. Schurr stated yes, they are a large user and they get their water from the City. Mr. Sielaff asked if they anticipated using more water with the expansion. Mr. Schurr stated no. They hope to reduce the amount over a period of time. They will be using a recirculating process. ATew technology is available that will help them do that. Along with that, they have talked with the Metropolitan Council Waste Water Services and are putting in a water purification system which will contribute to the circulating process and reduce the amount of water that will be discharged into the sewer. He thought they would be able to hold stable the amount of water used as they grow. Mr. Kondrick asked the petitioner if they had any problems with the stipulations. ,°'� Mr. Schurr stated he had no problems. � �, PLANNINa COMMISSION MEETING, AUGIIST 16. 1995 PAa$ 6 Mr. Kondrick stated staff discussed a landscape plan. He knows your business is well maintained. He assumed the petitioner would be submitting such a plan. Mr. Schurr stated they would do that. They did get into a discussion with staff. They wanted to put a parking area in front of the plant adjacent to the street. Then they learned they had to put in berms so they moved the parking lot. They will have four parking stalls in front of Plant 3 which will be shielded by shrubs. They did want the others for the public. They wanted the rezoning approved because they can expand north on the present property that is zoned Light Industrial. But, if they can end up with a good looking building that faces the University service drive that is visible, it will be good for the public and add to the aesthetics. They have a preliminary landscape plan which he showed to the Commission and reviewed. MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CRRRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:00 P.M. Mr. Sielaff stated he did not see any problems. It is nice to get some more Light Industrial land back. He would strongly encourage the petitioner to look into water recirculating to reduce use. MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Ms. Savage, to recommend approval of a Rezoning Request, ZOA #95-04, by Karl and Margaret Schurr for Minco Products, to rezone property from C-2, General Business, to M-1, Light Industrial, on Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 2, Commerce Park, generally located at 7321 Commerce Lane N.E., with the following stipulations: 1. 2. 3. A minor amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. The petitioner shall comply with the comments in Jon Wilczek's memo dated August 10, 1995, prior to the issuance of a building permit. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the requirements of the M-1, Light Industrial, district prior to the issuance of a building permit, and To recommend approval of a Vacation Request, SAV #95-03, by ,� and Margaret Schurr for Minco Products, to vacate a 30-foot drainage and utility easement which is 15 feet on each side ' common Lot lines 16 and 21, 17 and 20, plus the southwest Karl C-� � /"� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 16, 1995 PAQE 7 property line of Lot 17, the northwest property line of Lot 18, the north property line of Lots 18 and 19, and the south property line of Lot 20, all in Block 2, Commerce Park, generally located at 7321 Commerce Lane N.E., with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall maintain sanitary sewer service to the businesses located at the corner of 73rd and University Avenues. 2. The petitioner shall dedicate a 30-foot utility easement over the relocated sewer line. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL nOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ONANIMOU3LY. Ms. McPherson stated the request would be before the City Council on August 28 at which time the City Council will establish a public hearing for September 11. 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF JULY 17, 1995 MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Savage, to receive the minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting of July 17, 1995. IIPOAT A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIISLY. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 18, 1995 MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the minutes of the Appeals Commission meeting of July 18, 1995. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMDUSLY. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to adjourn the meeting. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSON KONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE AIIGII$T 16, 1995, PLANNINd COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, n � � ��=1l�7`� t% . Lavonn Cooper Recording Secretary 8 I G N— IN S H E E T . . �� PLANNING COMMISSION.MEETING, _ Wednesday, August 16, 1995 ` Name Address/Business � ,�� � ,�` ��i� ���r.� Gt� �, � � � r�r��s �.�� �.�� s Prrnccrn� 2� �� ��c. 1 ���-i.�Sv,w„ . ., , iec.� �� , � : ��� � -� ,� _ _ ,� � !�1 �