PL 09/19/2012 - 7568CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
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LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: August 15, 2012
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit, SP #12-05, by Archnet, Inc., on
behalf of Furniture USA, is seeking a special use permit to increase the lot coverage
requirement from 40% to 44%, to expand the existing building at 5401 East River Road.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 2012, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND
ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 2012, PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2012, PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURN
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP#12-05 September 19, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Archnet, Inc. Physical Characteristics:
Mike Diem Building, hard surface parking areas with a little
333 North Main Street, Suite 201 landscaping.
Stillwater MN 55082 SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Requested Action: The petitioner, Mike Diem, on behalf of Furniture
Special Use Permit to increase the Mart, is seeking a special use permit to increase the
allowable lot coverage. allowable lot coverage requirement from 40%to
Existing Zoning: 44%to allow the construction of a building addition
M-2 (Heavy Industrial) on the property which is located at 5401 East River
Location: Road.
5401 East River Road SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
Size: City Staff recommends approval of this special use
206,910 sq. ft. 4.75 acres permit, with stipulations.
Existing Land Use: An increase in lot coverage for a one story building
Vacant Home Valu Building from 40%to 50% is a permitted special use in the
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, provided all
N: Interstate 694& ROW other code requirements are met.
E: Industrial(Minnikanda Mini-Storage)& M-2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION/60 DAY DATE
S: Industrial(Wallboard)& M-2 City Council—October 8, 2012
W: Industrial(Ashley Furniture) & M-2 60 Day—October 15, 2012
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Zoning Ordinance Conformance: � x .
Sec. 205.18.3.C.(1).((a)) requires a special
use permit for a one-story building to y
increase lot coverage from 40%to 50%of i
the lot area.
Sec. 205.18.3.C.(4) requires that the
petitioner meet all other ordinance
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Zoning History:
1969—Lot is platted.
1969—Building constructed.
1976—Metal building addition constructed. Aerial of the site
2003—Entrance alteration. Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
Several interior alterations were made over the
years.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Great Northern Industrial
Center
Public Utilities:
Building is connected.
Transportation:
The property is accessed from the East
River Road Service Drive
Land Use Application
Special Use Permit #12-05
REQUEST
The petitioner, Mike Diem of Archnet, Inc., j
who is representing the owner of the tp�
property, Furniture Mart, is seeking a special �^
use permit to increase the lot coverage
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requirement from 40%to 443%,to allow for
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694 on the north.The property was originally
developed in 1969 as a retail and warehouse building that housed Plywood America. In the early
1990's,the business changed to Home Valu,which continued operating their business at this location
until they closed their doors in 2010. In 1976 a metal building addition was constructed and in 2003,
the entry to the building was remodeled. Several interior modifications were made to the building over
the 40 years it was in operation.
ANALYSIS
LAYOUT PLAN The petitioner is seeking a special use
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proposed project includes demolition of
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15,002 sq.ft. addition along the north
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side of the building. The proposed
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permit may be granted as long as the property is meeting all other code requirements.
Based on the breakdown of the proposed uses within the building, parking needs for this site after the
addition is constructed are 187 parking stalls. The petitioner is showing 187 stalls on the site plan,with
148 stalls to be constructed and 39 stalls as proof of parking. The petitioner has articulated that is
unlikely there would be a need to have 187 stalls on site, so staff is allowing them to proof those stalls
in order to add additional green space. If the additional stalls are warranted at any time,there is room
on site to construct them.
The proposed addition complies with all setback requirements. It should be noted that there is a cold
storage addition on the east side of the building that is considered an illegal non-conforming structure.
A building permit was never issued for that building addition. The petitioner plans to remove the
existing walls of the structure with Phase I, and will either completely remove the structure with Phase
II or will go through the variance process to recognize the existing non-conforming setback.
City staff hasn't heard any comments from neighboring property owners.
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit request as an increase in lot coverage for a
one story building from 40%to 50%is a permitted special use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning
district, provided all other code requirement are met,subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be attached.
1. Any future expansion of the building will require special use permit review.
2. Any future expansion of the building will require a new parking analysis.
3. The existing illegal non-conforming addition on the east side of the building will either be
removed with Phase 11 or the petitioner will seek a variance to recognize the existing non-
conforming setback. If variance is approved, the structure shall be built to meet building
code requirements with a 3-hour firewall.
4. An as-built survey shall be submitted to City upon completion of Phase ll.
5. Per Section 205 of the Fridley City Code, this Special Use Permit will become null and void
one year after the City Council approval date if work has not commenced or if the Petitioner
has not petitioned the City Council for an extension.
Community Development Department
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley MN 55432
763.572.3592
Fax: 763.571.1287
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www.ci.fridley.mn.us
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR:
Residential Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family I X
Property Information
Address: 5401 East River Road
Anoka County Property Identification Number(PIN#): 223024430001
Legal Description: Lot 1 Block 1 Great Northern Industrial Center
Current Zoning: M-2 Square footage of Parcel: 4 . 75 acres
Reason for Special Use Permit(one sentence summary, please attached full description)
Increase lot coverage from 40% to 45%
Fee/Property Owner Information (as it appears on property title)
**Fee owner must sign this form prior to processing
Name (please print): Furniture Outlets USA (Bill Hinks)
Mailingaddress: 140 East Hinks Lane
City: Sioux Falls State: SD Zip code: 57104
Daytime Phone: 605-977-7858 Fax Number: 605-977-7910
Cell Phone: 605-366-2449 E-mailaddress:bill .kinks@f urnitureoutletsusa.com
Signature/Date: j42
Petitioner Information
Company Name (please print): ARCHNET, Inc .
Contact Person's Name(please print): Mike Diem
Mailingaddress: 333 North Main Street Suite 201
City: Stillwater State: MN Zip code: 55082
Daytime Phone: 651-430-0606 Fax Number: 651-430-2414
Cell Phone: 651-271-7289�/ E-mail address: mike@archnetusa.com
Signature/Date: /fI
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Fees
$1,000—R-1,Single Family Residential
$1,500—Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family Residential x
Application Number:, e /O S Receipt#:, 15/A Received By:
Application Date: 8- /r7-/d
15 Day Application Complete Notification Date: /a
Scheduled Planning Commission Date: Q� _j!j—Q
Scheduled City Council Date: /n•S/�
60 Day Date: /1)-
60 Day Extension Date: -
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property generally
located at 5401 East River Road.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP 12-05
APPLICANT. Archnet, Inc., on behalf of Furniture USA
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To increase the lot coverage requirement from 40% to 44%, to
ex and the existing building.
LOCATION OF 5401 East River Road
PROPERTY AND
LEGAL Lot 1, Block 1, Great Northern Industrial Center
DESCRIPTION:
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN.
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than September 12, 2012. The TDD # is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Stromberg, Planner, at 763-572-3595.
*PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be
COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 8. *This date is subject to change depending
DATE: on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please
confirm City Council date prior to attending City Council
meeting.
Publish: September 6, 2012
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431
University Avenue N.E. on September 19, 2012, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the
purpose of :
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #12-05, by Archnet,
Inc . , on behalf of Furniture USA, is seeking a special use
permit to increase the lot coverage requirement from 40% to
44%, to expand the existing building at 5401 East River Road,
legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Great Northern Industrial
Center.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place . Any questions
related to this item may be referred to Stacy Stromberg, Planner,
at 763-572-3595 .
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter
or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than
September 12, 2012 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
October 8, 2012 . *This date is subject to change depending on the
outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City
Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting.
DAVID KONDRICK
CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: September 6, 2012
CITYOF
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432
(763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • WWW.CI.FRIDLEY.MN.US
August 28, 2012
Archnet, Inc.
Attn: Mike Diem
333 North Main Street, Suite 201
Stillwater MN 55082
Dear Mr. Diem:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants within
15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We officially received your application for a
Special Use Permit on August 17, 2012. This letter serves to inform you that your application is
complete.
Your Special Use Permit application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley Planning
Commission Meeting on September 19, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 6431
University Avenue. The City of Fridley City Council is scheduled to take final action on your Special Use
Permit on October 8, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. Please plan to be in attendance at both of the above
referenced meetings.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at 763-572-
3595.
Sincerely, ry
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cc: Furniture Outlets USA
Attn: Bill Hinks
140 East Hinks Lane
Sioux Falls SD 57104