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Home My WebLink About11/21/2005 MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, November 21, 2005, 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1830 County Road BEast 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. November 7,2005 5. Public Hearings 7:00 Easement Vacation - Legacy Village (west of Southlawn Drive, south of Legacy Parkway) 7:15 Tire View Estate Preliminary Plat (east of Highway 61 at new County Road D) 7:30 Regions Hospital Sleep Health Center (2688 Maplewood Drive) Conditional Use Permit Building Setback Variance Zoning Map Change - R-1 (single dwellings) to M-1 (light manufacturing) 6. New Business None 7. Unfinished Business None 8. Visitor Presentations 9. Commission Presentations November 14 Council Meeting: Mr. Yarwood? November 28 Council Meeting: Mr. Trippler December 12 Council Meeting: Mr. Pearson December 26 Council Meeting: (None needed - cancelled) 10. Staff Presentations a. Rescheduled 12-5-05 meeting - now will be on Wednesday 12-7-05 11. Adjoumment DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Eric Ahlness Vice-Chairperson Tushar Desai Commissioner Mary Dierich Chairperson Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Michael Grover Commissioner Jim Kaczrowski Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner Dale Trippler Commissioner Jeremy Yarwood Present Present Absent Present Absent Present Absent Present Present Staff Present: Ken Roberts, Planner Lisa Kroll, Recording Secretary III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Roberts had four additions to the agenda under Staff Presentations. After item A. add Item B. Starting time for the November 21,2005, planning commission meeting, C. In-Fill Study Update Handout, D. Election day reminder, E. World Town Planning Day Proclamation. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Yarwood seconded. The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes - Ahlness, Desai, Dierich, Fischer, Kaczrowski, Trippler, Yarwood Approval of the planning commission minutes for October 17, 2005. Chairperson Fischer had a correction on page 12, in the sixth paragraph, first sentence, changing the word verses to versus. Commissioner Yarwood had a clarification on page 14, in the fifth paragraph, the last line, changing the words development of the property to landscapinQ and screeninQ issues of the property. Planning Commission Minutes of 11-08-05 -2- Commissioner Ahlness had a clarification to the minutes on page 14, in the seventh paragraph, second line, adding the word landscapinq in front of the word plan so it reads landscaping plan. On page 16, in the first full paragraph, he would like the paragraph to reflect that granting neighbors the ability to influence a project beyond the landscaping could possibly delay the project and was unfair to the developer. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the planning commission minutes for October 17,2005, as amended. Commissioner Yarwood seconded. Ayes - Ahlness, Desai, Dierich, Fischer, Kaczrowski, Trippler, Yarwood The motion passed. V. PUBLIC HEARING a. Easement Vacation - Lot 1, Block 1, Heritage Square Addition (North of Legacy Parkway) (7:06 -7:11 p.m.) Mr. Roberts said Kevin Clark, of Town & Country Homes, is requesting that the city council vacate a small portion of a drainage and utility easement within the Heritage Square Townhomes development. This easement portion measures four by ten feet in size. The reason for this vacation request is because the front stoop of one of the town homes encroaches into this easement. Erin Laberee, the Maplewood Assistant City Engineer, reviewed this proposal and determined that there is no reason to retain this easement portion. The balance of the easement will remain in place and loss of this tiny part will have no effect on the remainder. Commissioner Trippler asked why the stoop needed to be taken out of the easement area but the patios did not need to be taken out of the easement area? Mr. Roberts said it is city practice to allow driveways and at-grade improvements to be within an easement that can easily be dug up and replaced. He also noted that when you have an actual structure in an easement things are different. Chairperson Fischer asked the applicant to address the commission. Mr. Chris Call, Civil Engineer, Landform Engineering, 510 First Avenue North, North Building, Suite 650, Minneapolis, addressed the commission. He had no questions or comments for the planning commission. Everything was pretty straight forward in the staff report. The planning commission had no questions or concerns for the applicant. Chairperson Fischer asked if anyone in the audience wanted to come forward regarding this public hearing. Nobody in the audience came forward to speak. Chairperson Fischer closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes of 11-08-05 -3- Commissioner Trippler moved to adopt the resolution in the staff report vacating the unneeded four by ten foot section of a drainage and utility easement within the Heritage Square Townhomes development. Vacation is in the public interest since this portion of easement would serve no public purpose. Commissioner Kaczrowski seconded. Ayes - Ahlness, Desai, Dierich, Fischer, Kaczrowski, Trippler, Yarwood The motion passed. This item goes to the city council on November 28, 2005. VI. NEW BUSINESS None. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. Ms. Fischer was the planning commission representative at the October 24, 2005, city council meeting. The only planning commission item to discuss was the Ramsey County Public Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive for the Land Use Plan change and the PUD revision from BC (Business Commercial) to L (Library), which passed ayes all. b. Mr. Yarwood will be the planning commission representative at the November 14, 2005, city council meeting. Mr. Roberts asked Mr. Yarwood to contact him regarding the items to be discussed at the November 14, 2005, city council meeting. c. Mr. Grover was scheduled to be the planning commission representative at the November 28,2005, city council meeting, however, he was absent from this evening's meeting and Mr. Trippler volunteered to take his place. The planning commission items to discuss include the Easement Vacation for Lot 1, Block 1, Heritage Square Addition (North of Legacy Parkway), and the Maple Leaf Ridge Business Center at 2483 and 2497 Maplewood Drive. Planning Commission Minutes of 11-08-05 -4- d. Mr. Pearson will be the planning commission representative at the December 12, 2005, city council meeting. At this time staff is unsure what items will be discussed. e. Mr. Trippler gave a brief update on the last Gladstone Task Force meeting. The next Public Gladstone meeting will be on Thursday, December 1, 2005, at the Maplewood Community Center, the starting time is unknown at this time. The next Gladstone Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8,2005, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at city hall. X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Just a reminder that the regular scheduled Monday, December 5, 2005, planning commission meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 7,2005, because of a city budget meeting. b. Starting time for the Monday, November 21,2005, planning commission meeting. Mr. Roberts said the planning commission meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the update on the Gladstone Area prior to the regular 7:00 p.m. planning commission meeting start time. c. In-Fill Study Handout. Mr. Roberts distributed a handout regarding the In-Fill Study that he would like all planning commission members to review and bring any questions to him regarding the information in the packet. This will be discussed at an upcoming planning commission meeting in the near futu re. d. Election Reminder. Mr. Roberts reminded the planning commission members that Tuesday, November 8,2005, is Election day and the voting booths will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. e. World Town Planning Day Proclamation. Mr. Roberts said that on October 24, 2005, the city council adopted a proclamation stating that November 8,2005, would be World Town Planning Day. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: City Manager Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Easement Vacation Request-Ramsey County Library Site Southlawn Drive, South of Legacy Parkway November 2, 2005 INTRODUCTION Jason Thomas, of the Hartford Group, is requesting that the city council vacate the drainage and utility easements that lie on the proposed Ramsey County Library site in Legacy Village. The library site is presently comprised of two lots which have 1 Q-foot- wide drainage and utility easements along their common lot line. The total easement width is 20 feet and runs from Southlawn Drive to the back lot line. Refer to the attachments. BACKGROUND October 24, 2005: The city council approved a land use plan amendment from BC (business commercial) to L (library). They also approved a PUD (planned unit development) revision to allow the proposed library use. Findings for Approval To vacate an easement, the city council must find that it is in the public interest. DISCUSSION The city's engineering staff reviewed this proposal and determined that there is no reason to retain these easements. They were dedicated with the platting of this properly since they followed the common lot lines. This is a typical platting requirement for subdivision approvals. There are no utilities within these easements. Wrlh the potential development of the library on this site, there is no reason to retain these easements. The city council should, however, require that the lots be combined into one legally-described parcel since the site will be developed as one. RECOMMENDA nON Adopt the resolution in the staff report vacating the drainage and utility easements on the proposed Ramsey County Library site at Legacy Village. Vacation is in the public interest since these easements would serve no public purpose. As a condition of this vacation, the applicant shall combine both lots into one legally-described properly before obtaining a building permit. REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 4.7 acres Existing Use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USES North: Legacy Parkway and Ashley Fumiture South: Birch Run Station East: South lawn Drive, the Maplewood Best Westem and the Maplewood Mall West: The Legacy Village Sculpture Park PLANNING Land Use Plan: L (library) Zoning: PUD APPLICATION DATE We received the complete application and plans for this proposal on October 24, 2005. State law requires that the city take action within 60 days of receiving complete applications. A decision on this request is required by December 23, 2005. p:sec 3\Library Easement Vacation 11'05 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Library Conceptual Site Plan 3. Proposed Easement Vacation Detail 4. Applicant's Letter dated October 19, 2005 5. Easement Vacation Resolution 2 "'" Attachment 1 Location & Zoning Map Proposed Ramsey County Library Site I 1;;-11111 ~ TI [l]III:rrb cOIIf ~~ . 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Financial Services October 19,2005 Mr. Tom Ekstrand City of Maple wood 1830 County Road B Maplewood,~ 55109 VIA U.S. MAIL Re: Submittal- Easement Vacl,ltion (Lots 1 and 2, Block 4) Dear Mr. Ekstrand: Enclosed please find Hartford Group, Inc.' s Public Vacation Application, requesting the vacation of the ten (10) foot drainage and utility easements platted along the common property line separating Lots I and 2, Block 4, Legacy Village of Maplewood, Ramsey County. These drainage easements are indicated on the enclosed map. As you can see from the map and the legal descriptions of the easements proposed for vacation, we are proposing to leave intact the 10 foot drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of both lots. The application asks for a certified list of abutting property owners. I've attached the July 21, 2005, certified list from the Library's comprehensive plan and planned unit development amendments; although we, and possibly the City, technically constitute the only affected property owners. Therefore, I have not requested a new certified list. Lastly, please find enclosed the fee of$603.00 ($583 application fee and $20.00 for recording). If you need anything else, please let me know. J on H. Thomas f\ssociate General Counsel Email: ithomas@hartfordgrp.com Enclosure HARTFORD GROUP, INC. . 12100 Singletree Lane, Suite 100. Eden Prairie, MN 55344-7933 (952) 746-1200' Telephone www.hartfordgrp.com (952) 746-1201 . Fax 6 Attachment 5 EASEMENT VACATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. Jason Thomas, of the Hartford Group, applied for the vacation of a 2D-foot-wide drainage and utility easement on the proposed Ramsey County Library site in Legacy Village. This easement is described as follows: The South ten (10) feet of Lot 1, Block 4, Legacy Village of Maplewood; LESS AND EXCEPT: The West ten (10) feet of the South ten (10) feet of Lot 1, Block 4; LESS AND EXCEPT: The East ten (10) feet of the South ten (10) feet of Lot 1, Block 4. The North ten (10) feet of Lot 2, Block 4, Legacy Village of Maplewood; LESS AND EXCEPT: The West ten (10) feet of the North ten (10) feet of Lot 2, Block 4; LESS AND EXCEPT: The East ten (10) feet of the North (10) feet of Lot 2, Block 4. WHEREAS, on November 21, 2005, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council this request. WHEREAS, on . 2005, the city council this request after considering the recommendations of staff and the planning commission. WHEREAS, after the city approves this vacation, the public interest in the property will go to the adjoining property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described vacation because the vacation is in the public interest since these easements would serve no public purpose. As a condition of this vacation, the applicant shall combine both lots into one legally-described property before obtaining a building permit. The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on ,2005. 7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: City Manager Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Preliminary and Final Plat for Tire View Estate Highway 61 and County Road D Extension (the former Venburg lire Site) November 4, 2005 INTRODUCTION Chuck Ahl, the Maplewood Public Works Director, is requesting that the city council approve the preliminary and final plat for the former Venburg lire property. The proposed plat is called lire View Estate. The reason for submitting this subdivision for platting approval is to dedicate the right-of-way for County Road D. This plat will not create any additional lots. Refer to the attachments. BACKGROUND In 2004, the City of Maplewood purchased this property for the County Road D Extension street- construction project. The city has a purchase agreement with Bruce Mogren, the abutting property owner. DISCUSSION As stated above, this plat has not been submitted to create new lots. It is only needed to dedicate the right-of-way for County Road D. The city's consultant, Bob Burrell of URS, checked with the Ramsey County Surveyor and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for their comments about this plat. According to Mr. Burrell in his attached letter, the plat has been prepared in accordance with Ramsey County and MnDOT requirements. Approval of the plat should be subject to the requirements noted by MnOOT in their attached letter. RECOMMENDATION Approve the lire View Estate preliminary and final plat as submitted. Approval is subject to the conditions stated in the March 18, 2005, letter from MnDOT. p:sec4\Tire View Plat 11'05 Attachmen1s: 1. Location Map 2. Tire View Eslate Plat Reduction 3. Letter from URS dated October 28, 2005 4. Letter from MnDOT dated March 18, 2005 5. 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I J Ll..//- . ..:...~" \. . -- ....... ;;~ ........._.... 41 --- >1' I,f(] ~ --.. 3..ol:i- i ON .... '~M~ ....~l' "''-l,. -1-1) AVi""I"H ........:a.,. I - _ . .+IH~ --'...'---/ ~. , __ . ~!li '---. lilt - v 'S'n i I -----;.- .' ...~~- s i I .....- ;11 ~ .dl- ~~ - -- i~o! ------ .', ---- ~I \1 , , I ' '" I I "'..;:'f-'----- _ .', '''j--'_'_'_ __ _ r __ s!' y,.._.__/ ~--,;;;;;-- - ___ III I ~ ill' >- ~ ... ~ 5 i; I <J: I _...,,"'S.,.loo'ocn: L,ao.WS ~,IIL_I 3 J w W I ~ ~ ~ o Ii I II " Ii ..J Attachment 3 URS October 28, 2005 Mr. Tom Ekstrand Senior Planner City of Maplewood Community Development Department 1830 County Road B, East Maplewood, MN 55109 RE: Preliminary and Final Plat of TIRE VIEW EST A TE Dear Mr. Ekstrand: As part of the extension of County Road D (City Project 02-07) to TH 61, the City of Maplewood acquired the old Vendburg Tire property for road right-of-way. The north portion of the property will be reserved for the roadway while the south portion will be available for redevelopment. Enclosed are applications for a Preliminary and Final Plat to separate the needed road right-of-way from the rest of the parcel. The proposed plat is titled TIRE VIEW ESTATES (TVE). We anticipate that the remaining parcel will be sold to adjoining property owners and eventually redeveloped as part of a larger project. It is probable that the future project will re-plat this parcel as part of the developments overall plat. In March 2005. the TVE plat was submitted to MnlDOT for their review and comment. MNIDOT responded to Ken Roberts of your office on March 18, 2005(a copy of this letter is enclosed). Also at this time, we submitted the plat to the Ramsey County Surveyor's Office for their review and approval. The plat drawings that are enclosed resolve the comments and issues raised by MnlDOT and Ramsey County. The plat includes the following features: 1. The Right-of-way needed for County Road D is dedicated as road right-of-way 2. A lO-foot drainage and utility strip is included along the perimeter of LO T I, BLOCK I Under a separate document, access will be restricted TH 61 and a portion of County Road D on Lot I of TVE. We have prepared a right of access exhibit and a description that will be forwarded to the City Attorney for preparation of the legal documents that are necessary for recording. This action was taken by a separate document because access restrictions are not allowed to be dedicated on a plat in Ramsey County. If you need additional information, please contact me at 612.373.6882. S~B~ Bob Burrell, PLS Staff Surveyor Enclosures cc: Chuck Ahl, City of Maplewood Erin Laberee, City of Maplewood Keith Dahl, URS Karl Keel, URS File 31809400.00201 Thresher Square. 700 Third Street South. Suite 600. Mil/I/eapolis. MN 554/5. Phol/e: (612) 370-0700. Fax: (6/2) 370-1378 4 Attachment 4 0> Minnesota Department of Transportation -~....- '-r~ ;:>; 'f ',' " I' if i/I;;'i '"I ",'I ~' ..t Metropolitan Division Waters Edge 1500 West County Road 82 Roseville, MN 55113 March 18, 2005 Mr. Ken Roberts Maplewood Community Development City of Maple wood 1830 Country Road BEast Maplewood,MN 55109 SUBJECT: Tire View Estates, Mn/DOT review # P05-026 Southeast Quadrant of TII 61 and County Road D Maplewood, Ramsey County Control Section # 6222 Dear Mr. Roberts: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnIDOn has reviewed the above referenced plat in compliance with Minnesota Statute 505.03, subdivision 2, Plats. Before any further development, please address the following issues: . MnlDOT Traffic and State Aid met with area representatives met with the City and their consultants on February 11,2005. In this meeting, the City agreed that there would be no access points on County Road D in the southeast quadrant until past the longest queue of the westbound traffic at the TII 61 and County Road D intersection. Looking at the Synchro model done by SEH and modifying the westbound approach from a combination of right turn, a through, and dual lefts to a combination right turn, through/right, and dual lefts, the overall westbound queue length drops from 2000 feet to 1150 feet. Therefore, the first access on County Road D in the southeast quadrant of TII 61/County Road D intersection should be 1200 feet to the east of the intersection. The westbound approach of the intersection needs to have a shared through/right turn lane. Questions pertaining to this issue can be directed to Nicole Rosen (651-634-2145), ofMnlDOT's Metro Traffic section. . A drainage permit may be needed. The proposed development will need to maintain existing drainage rates (i.e., the rate at which storm water is discharged from the site must not increase). Please provide a drainage area map and grading plans for the proposed project showing existing and proposed drainage areas and directional flow arrows. Hydraulic comps for both existing and proposed conditions will also be needed for the 2, 10, and 100 year events (24 hour event). Electronic .pdffiles of the plans and electronic copies of the hydraulic modeling are preferred. These can be emailed to scott.carlstrom(/V,dot.state.mn.us. Please direct questions concerning these issues to Scott Carlstrom (651-634-2416) ofMnlDOT's Water Resources section. . This plat does not contain any land ties, so MnlDOT's Surveys section cannot check the location of the boundary line with respect to the right of way line. Recent survey field data on the acquisition centerline & monumented right of way line for TII 61 is available at the East Metro Survey office in Oakdale. Please contact Matt Weme!, MnlDOT Surveys, at 651-779-5482, for more information. 5 . As a reminder, County Road D is County Slale Aid Highway (CSAH) 19. Any work on a CSAH route must meet State Aid rules and policies. The County must review any changes to its CSAH system so that they stay within its system limitations. You may obtain additional information regarding State Aid rules and policies in any of the following ways: ~ htto:/Iwww.dot.state.mn.us/stateaidl shows or has links to the applicable fonus and the Mn/DOT State Aid Manual. }> Refer to the Mo/DOT State Aid Manual, Chapter 5-892.200 for information regarding standards and policies. }> Please go to http://www.revisor.1el!.state.mn.usIarulel88201 for information regarding State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820. ~ For driveway standards, the designer is directed to refer to the Mn/DOT Road Design Manual (English) Table 5-3.04A and Figure 5-3.04A for guidance and policies. Please contact Jim Deeny in our State Aid section at 651-582-1389 with any additional questions. . Any use of or work within or affecting MnlDOT right of way requires a permit. Pennit fonus are available from MnlDOT's utility website at www.dot.state.mn.usItecsuo/utilitv. Please direct any questions regarding permit requirements to Keith Van Wagner (651- 582-1443), or Buck Craig (651-582-1447) ofMnlDOT's Metro Pennits Section. . MnlDOT's policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use .and highways. Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic noise. Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to prevent land use activities listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification (NAC) where the establishment of the land use would result in violations of established noise standards. MnlDOT policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures in such areas. The proj ect proposer should assess the noise situation and take the action deemed necessary to minimize the impact of any highway noise. If you have any questions regarding MnlDOT's noise policy please contact Peter Wasko in our Design section at 651-582- 1293. Please send a copy of the final plat for Mn/DOT review to the following address: Brad Canaday MnlDOT - Metro East Surveys 3485 Hadley Ave. N. Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Phone: (651) 779-5007 M a reminder, please address all initial future correspondence for development activity such as plats and site plans to: 6 Development Review Coordinator MnlDOT - Metro Division 1500 West County Road B-2 Rosevil1e, Minnesota 55113 MnlDOT document submittal guidelines require three (3) complete copies of plats and two (2) copies of other review documents including site plans. Failure to provide three (3) copies of a plat and/or two (2) copies of other review documents will make a submittal incomplete and delay MnlDOT's 30-day review and response process to development proposals. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in providing the necessary number of copies, as this will prevent us from having to delay and/or return incomplete submittals. As our request, please send an electronic .pdf file copy of your plan submittal for our record keeping purposes to marv.iacksonCaldot.state.mn.us Please refer to MnlDOT Review # P05-026 when emailing the .pdf file. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to cal1 me at 651-582-1724 or Tad Shennan at 651-582-1548. Sincerely, Mau; Mary E. Jackson Planner Copy: David Claypool, Ramsey County Surveyors Dan Soler, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer URS Corp. 7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: City Manager Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Regions Sleep-Health Center 2688 Maplewood Drive November 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION Project Description Pope Architects is proposing to build a 7,084-square-foot, one-story building at 2688 Maplewood Drive. This building would be a sleep-health center for Regions Hospital. The proposed building would have an exterior of brick, cement-board siding and asphalt shingles on a hip roof. Refer to the attachments. Requests The applicant is requesting the following: . A rezoning from R1 (single dwelling residential) to M1 (light manufacturing) for the back of the lot which currently has residential zoning. . A setback variance since the proposed building would be less than 50 feet from a residential lot line. This applies only to the setback from the cabin property to the north. The proposed building setback would be 30 feet. The building setback to other residential neighbors would exceed the 50-foot minimum. . A conditional use permit (CUP) for a reduced setback from residential property lines. There are residential properties to the north, south and east. Some of the properties to the north and south are developed residentially but are zoned M1. The code requires a CUP for buildings in M1 districts that are closer than 350 feet to residentially-zoned properties. The proposed building would be set back varying distances from these lot lines at 55 feet, 67 feet and 122 feet. . Approval of design plans. DISCUSSION Rezoning The proposed rezoning to M1 would be in compliance with the comprehensive plan which already designates this rear portion of the lot as M1. This proposal would also meet the requirements for rezoning as outlined in the ordinance. It also makes sense that this property has one zoning to enable its logical and sensible development. The existing split zoning would hinder development by limiting the size of the site. Setback Variance City code requires that the proposed building be set back 50 feet from the northerly lot line because of the neighboring cabins. This abutting properly, however, is presently planned and zoned M1 for commercial or industrial use. This adjacent property is also for sale; therefore, its continued use as residential is limited and likely to be short lived. Staff supports the proposed 20-foot setback variance since it meets the findings required by state law. Providing a 50-foot setback would cause the applicant undue hardship by requiring a setback from a nonconforming use that is temporary and destined to be redeveloped with an M1 use. Approval of a variance would also be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance since there would still be an ample 30-foot setback from the northerly lot line. Conditional Use Permit The proposed use is allowed under the M1 zoning code. The reason for this CUP request is because the westerly building would be within 350 feet of residential properties. In this situation, the ordinance requires a CUP so the city council may consider special precautions due to possible impacts on the abutting residential property. The usual concerns are to consider safeguards for issues like the potential for noise and any negative visual impacts. Noise Staff does not envision a problem with noise from this sleep center. This use should actually be a very quiet neighbor. Staff questioned the applicant as to whether there would be any late-night noise from cars and drivers in the parking lot. The applicant stated that this would not be a problem. Patients would arrive in the early evening hours for preparation and then have their sleep monitored throughout the night. There is no late night coming-and-going anticipated. Visual Impacts The proposed building would be attractive and would have a residential design. The only concern staff might have is that there be adequate parking lot screening next to the abutting residential properties. Neiohbor Concerns The replies from neighbors were concerns with traffic noise from area auto dealers, the loss of trees and the potential for any late-night disturbances. Refer to the Citizen Comments section of this report for all of the comments received. Building Design The proposed building would be attractive and is designed to be compatible with the nearby residential homes in the area. The building materials would be no-maintenance materials and are proposed to have a variety of tan and brown color tones with a subtle green siding material. The applicant has given staff a color and material sample board to present at the meeting. 2 Site Considerations Parkinq The applicant would meet the commercial parking ratio of one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area. This is the ratio applied to office, clinic and retail uses. The 36 spaces proposed will meet code requirements for this sleep clinic. Site Liqhtinq The photometric plan meets light-intensity maximum requirements. The applicant should take care to make sure that the rear parking lot light has a concealed lens and bulb. Staff also recommends that this lighting fixture be as subdued as possible emitting no more than a typical residential yard or wall light to prevent any possible complaint from residential neighbors. Landscapinq The proposed landscaping is attractive. Staff's only additional recommendations are that the northlnortheast and the southlsoutheast sides of the rear parking lot have additional landscaping to more fully screen this area from residential views. City code requires that parking lots be screened with a visual buffer that is six feet tall and 80 percent opaque. The applicant has a nice start at this. Staff recommends that the landscaping be increased to meet this requirement. Trash An outdoor trash enclosure is proposed. The design of this structure should be submitted to staff for approval. The construction and materials should match the building. City Department Comments Fire Marshal Butch Gervais, the Maplewood Fire Marshal, made several comments. Refer to the attached report from Mr. Gervais. Police Lieutenant Kevin Rabbett reviewed this proposal and stated the following: "I have no significant public safety concerns. I am somewhat concerned that the 24 hour operation is so close to the residential area. I anticipate complaints of noise from arriving and departing vehicles, doors slamming, etc. I would recommend that a noise-controlling fence or earthen berm be considered to minimize this type of complaint." 3 Buildinq Official Dave Fisher, Maplewood Building Official, reviewed this proposal. Refer to his report. Citv Enqineer The city's engineering staff is currently reviewing this proposal. They have not completed their work review, but will do so for the planning commission meeting. Staff will present their comments then. The main issue will be to make sure that the proposed infiltration pond meets the city's criteria for stormwater retention and water quality. SUMMARY Staff supports this proposal. This clinic would be an improvement to this site and the neighborhood. RECOMMENDATIONS A. Adopt the resolution rezoning the back of 2688 Maplewood Drive from R1 (single dwelling residential) to M1 (light manufacturing). This rezoning is based on the findings required by code and also because the Maplewood Comprehensive Land Use Plan already guides this property as M1. B. Adopt the resolution approving a 20-foot setback variance allowing the proposed Regions Sleep-Health Center to be constructed 30 feet from the northerly lot line. Approval is because: 1. Providing a 50-foot setback would cause the applicant undue hardship by requiring a setback from a nonconforming use that is temporary and destined to be redeveloped with a complying, M1 use. 2. This variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance since there would still be an ample 30-foot setback from the northerly lot line. C. Adopt the resolution approving a conditional use permit for 2688 Maplewood Drive for a building in an M1 (light manufacturing) district that would be within 350 feet of residential property. Approval is based on the findings required by ordinance and subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan that the city has date-stamped October 27, 2005. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started, or the proposed use utilized, within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 4 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The parking lot lights for the rear parking lot must be of a style that has concealed bulbs and lenses. This lighting must not give off more light than a typical residential wall or yard light. Light-intensity maximums must meet code requirements. 5. Provide a revised parking lot screening plan for the rear parking lot that provides screening that is at least six feet tall and 80 percent opaque on the north/northeast and southlsoutheast sides. D. Approve the plans date-stamped October 27,2005 for the proposed Regions Sleep- Health Center at 2688 Maplewood Drive. Approval is subject to the applicant/developer complying with the following conditions: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Comply with any conditions of the city engineer regarding grading, drainage, erosion control, shoreland ordinance compliance and utilities. 3. Obtain a permit from the RamseylWashington Metro Watershed District before the issuance of a building permit. 4. Provide a revised parking lot screening plan for staff approval for the rear parking lot that provides screening that is at least six feet tall and 80 percent opaque on the north/northeast and southlsoutheast sides. 5. The applicant must provide an in-ground irrigation system as required by code. The area around the pond does not need to be sprinklered. 6. The design of the trash enclosure shall be submitted to staff for approval. The materials and colors of the enclosure shall match the building. 7. Provide cash escrow, in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of completing the landscaping and exterior site improvements before the applicant shall obtain a building permit. 8. The community design review board shall approve major changes to these plans. Minor changes may be approved by staff. 5 CITIZEN COMMENTS Staff surveyed the 68 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed site for their opinions of this proposal. Of the 11 replies, four were in favor, two had no comment and five were either opposed or gave miscellaneous comments In Favor 1. As long as this Regions Center does not have ambulances coming to and from to disrupt the residential area, I do not see a problem. (Binsfeld, 1268 County Road C) 2. As long as you don't cut the trees down at the end of my lot. I'm thinking you're not going to be on my land, so I'm OK with it. (Novak, 2667 English Street) 3. I think it will be quieter and less disruptive than what is there now. (Buesing, 1247 Kohlman Avenue) 4. This proposal sounds just fine to me. (Berqual, 1270 Kohlman Avenue) Opposed/Miscellaneous Comments 1. I'm more concerned about the traffic and sound of cars on the frontage road off of Duluth with all the new car dealers building going on. The huge semi trucks are a nuisance also. Continue to watch this concern. (Leonard, 2627 Duluth Street) 2. Concerned about hours. I don't understand if they will be open 12 hours or possibly 24 if need be? (Peltier, 1236 Kohlman Avenue) 3. I would like six-foot-high privacy fence trees on your property cut down. (Pill, 1237 County Road C) 4. (1) I don't want my property value to decrease! (2) I don't want my taxes to go up. (3) already don't like the increase in traffic on County Road C and now the frontage road after you allowed the Audi development. So more traffic is not appealing. Finally, why ask for residents' input when it doesn't do any good? (Bertelsen, 2631 Duluth Street) 6 REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 1.55 acres Existing Use: Timber & Turf Outdoor Services, Inc. SURROUNDING LAND USES North: South: East: West: Cabins on property zoned M1 North Star Auto Body and single dwellings The back yards of residential properties Single dwellings PLANNING Land Use Plan: M1 Zoning: M1 and R1 Code Reauirements Section 44-637(b) requires a CUP for buildings in M1 districts that would be within 350 feet of a residential district. Findinas for CUP Approval City code requires that to approve a CUP, the city council must base approval on the nine required findings for approval. Refer to the attached resolution for a listing of these findings. Findinas for Variance Approval State law requires that the City Council make the following findings to approve a variance from the zoning code: 1. Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the property under consideration. 2. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. "Undue hardship", as used in granting of a variance, means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property, not created by the landowner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the city code. 7 Findinas for Rezonina Approval 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. APPLICATION DATE We received the applications and plans for this proposal on October 27,2005. State law requires that the city take action within 60 days of receiving complete applications. A decision on this request is required by December 26, 2005. p:sec4\Regions Sleep Center 11 '05 Attachments 1. Location and Zoning Map 2. Land Use Plan 3. Site and Landscaping Plan 4. Building Elevations 5. Rezoning Narrative dated October 17, 2005 6. Variance Statement dated October 17, 2005 7. Conditional Use Permit Narrative dated October 17. 2005 8. Building Official's Report dated October 31 , 2005 9. Fire Marshal's Report dated November 1. 2005 10. 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" " " " It , J, L, n e-~ " " " " " " " " " " " " " ~ " " " " " " " " " " " ;~ t ii Ii " ~ " " " " :: z :: 0 :: ~ " il; ~ --- ~9 ! ~, .~ n L .J 12 October 17, 2005 City of Maplewood 1830 County Road BEast Maplewood, MN 55109 Re: Rezoning Board Regions Hospital Sleep Health Center Maplewood, Minnesota PAl Commission No. 26172-05130 On behalf of Frauenshuh Companies, Pope Associates is submitting for your review and approval, the rezoning of Parcel A for the proposed Sleep Health Center building to be located on a site of approximately 1.55 acres on Maplewood Drive, just north of County Road C, Maplewood, MN Rezoning Narrative Parcel A will be purchased with Parcel B as part of a proposed outpatient clinic for Regions Hospital. The proposed building is a new 7,084 SF, freestanding, single-story outpatient clinic. The zoning change will promote the public weifare by developing the Parcel A as part of a new facility for Regions Hospital. This zoning change will not injure or detract from the use of the neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood because the proposed develop on Parcel B is allowed in M-1 Light Manufacturing standards. The proposed facility will have sewer and water line connections with the utilities located within the Maplewood Drive right-of-way. All storm water run-off will be handled with a rain garden and retention pond, prior to flowing into the city system. If you have questions please feel free to call me at 651-789-1618 or via e-mail at iiohnson@.pooearch.com. s Project Manager G:\75372\041 IOICORR\23-24\CitySite Plan submittall_7_05.doc Attachment 5 POPE ASSOCIATES Architects Interior Designers 1255 Energy Park Drive St. Paul. MN 55108-5118 Phone: (651) 642-9200 Fax: (651) 642-1101 www.popearch.com 13 October 17, 2005 Revised - October 24, 2005 Planning Commission City of Maplewood 1830 County Road BEast Maplewood, MN 55109 Re: Zoning Code Variance Regions Hospital Sleep Health Center Maplewood, Minnesota PAl Commission No. 26172-05130 On behalf of Frauenshuh Companies, Pope Associates is submitting for your review and approval, a zoning code variance for a proposed Sleep Health Center building to be located on a site of approximately 1.55 acres on Maplewood Drive, just north of County Road C, Maplewood, MN Variance Statement We are requesting a zoning variance from the city code requiring a 50 feet building setback and 20 foot parking setback from abutting property that is used as residential along the north side of the property. The proposed facility has a 28-foot building setback and a 6-foot parking lot setback along the north property line. The proposed building extends 21 feet into the 50-foot setback. The proposed parking lot extends 14 feet into the 20-foot setback. The proposed building is a new 7,084 SF, freestanding, single-story outpatient clinic with parking for 36 spaces. We are requesting a Zoning Code Variance to comply with M-1 Light Manufacturing. A Zoning Code Variance has been requested based on the following two reasons. 1. Strict enforcement of the City ordinance would cause building and parking setbacks restricting the building size and parking count. The proposed property and parcels Immediately north and south of the property are zoned for Light Manufacturing (M-1). However, private residences exist on the parcels Immediately north and south of the property, creating Residential Land Use setbacks for building and parking. 2. The proposed variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance as set forth for development within a Light Manufacturing zone. It is our understanding that this property and adjacent properties are to be developed as M-1 Light Manufacturing and BC Business Commercial District. Attachment 6 POPE ASSOCIATES Architects Interior Designers 1255 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108-5118 Phone: (651) 642-9200 Fax: (651) 642-1101 www.popearch.com 14 If you have questions please feel free to call me at 651-789-1618 or via e-mail at iiohnson@oooearch.com. Sincerely, ~ John Project Manager G:\75372\04110\CORR\23-24\City Site Plan subrrittall_7 _ 05.00c 15 October 17, 2005 City of Maplewood 1830 County Road BEast Maplewood, MN 55109 Re: Conditional Use Permit Regions Hospital Sleep Health Center Maplewood, Minnesota PAl Commission No. 62335-05130 On behalf of Frauenshuh Companies, Pope Associates is submitting for your review and approval, the application for a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Sleep Health Center building to be located on a site of approximately 1.55 acres on Maplewood Drive, just north of County Road C, Maplewood, MN Conditional Use Permit Narrative We are requesting a Conditional Use Permit because the proposed building would be closer than 350 feet to a residential district. The intended use of the property is an outpatient Sleep Health Center clinic for Regions Hospital. The facility will be a 7,000 sq. ft. single story building with 36 parking stalls. The facility includes 12 patient rooms, 2 exam rooms and supporting office and service spaces. Patients will be monitored while they sleep to diagnose sleep disorders. The patient's typical visit to the clinic will be about 12 hours; some may stay as long as 24 hours. The proposed facility would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to conform to the city's M-1 Ught Manufacturing zone. It's use and design would be consistent with the existing character of the adjacent commercial facilities. It is not expected to depreciate property values for this site or any adjacent site. The proposed landscaping will create visual enhancement of the site, also providing required screening from adjacent residential usage properties. The proposed facility would re-develop the site to include a new building, parking area, landscaping and stormwater filtration/retention system. The facility will be full sprinklered and connected via a fire alarm to local fire departments. The facility will be operational 24 hours a day for 6 days a week. All doors will be locked for off-hours, and fitted with security system for safety. The use of the proposed facility would generate minimal vehicular traffic on local streets. The drive entrance would be located near the existing drive entrance, not creating vehicular congestion anywhere eise along the right-of-way. Attachment 7 POPE ASSOCIATES Architects Interior Designers 1255 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108-5118 Phone: (651) 642-9200 Fax: (651) 642-1101 www.popearch.com 16 If you have questions please feel free to call me at 651-789-1618 or via e-mail at iiohnsonl1iloooearch.com. SINe . Johnson AlA Project Manager G:\7:5372\0411O\CORR\23-24\CitySite Plan 5IJbmittall_7_05.doc 17 Attachment 8 Memo To: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner From: David Fisher, Building Official ~ Re: Regions Hospital The Sleep Health Center, Proposed Building October 31,2005 A complete building code analysis will be required when plans are submitted for permit. The building is required to be fire sprinklered and to meet NFPA 13. Separate male and female restrooms will be required on each floor. The new building must be built to meet 2000 IBC, Minnesota State Building Code and the Minnesota State Energy Code. I would recommend a pre-construction meeting with the building department. 18 Attachment 9 Plan Review Comments Date: Project: Planner: Reviewed by: 11/l/2005 Regions Sleep Center Tom Ekstrand Butch Gervais, Fire Marshal Comments: 1. Need 20 ft emergency access road 2. Fire Protection System pre-codes and monitored 3. Proper marking of door where fire protection system is located 4. Fire Alarm System pre-code (NFPA 72) which requires mini sounders and strobes in all sleep areas 5. Floor Plan required at main entrance 19 Attachment 10 RESOLUTION: ZONING MAP CHANGE WHEREAS, Pope Associates applied for a change in the zoning map from R1 (single dwelling residential) to M1 (light manufacturing). WHEREAS, this change applies to the property at 2688 Maplewood Drive. The legal description is: Back portion of the parcel (Parcel A): The South 189.50 feet Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, as measured at a right angle to the South line of said Lot 6, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Ramsey County, Minnesota. Front portion of the parcel (Parcel B): Commencing at a point on the West line of Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, and 200 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 6; thence West on a line parallel to the South line of Section 4, Township 29, North, Range 22 West, to a point on the Easterly line of the White Bear Road known as Highway Number One; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly side of said White Bear Road to a point 383.8 feet North of the South line of Section 4; thence East on a line 383.8 feet North of and parallel to the South line of said Section 4 to a point on the West line of said Lot 6; thence North along the West line of said Lot 6 to the point of beginning, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property (Parcel A) Torrens Property (Parcel B) Torrens Certificate No. 530624 WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On November 21,2005, the planning commission held a public hearing to consider this rezoning. The city staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the City Council the change. 2. On , 2005, the city council reviewed this rezoning and the change. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and planning commission. 20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described change in the zoning map for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring properly or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the properly adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 5. The Maplewood Comprehensive Plan already designates this properly for M1. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on ,2005. 21 Attachment 11 VARIANCE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Pope Associates has applied for a variance from the zoning ordinance. WHEREAS, this variance applies to 2688 Maplewood Drive. The legal description for the portion of the subject lot to be rezoned (Parcel A) is: Back portion of the parcel (Parcel A): The South 189.50 feet Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, as measured at a right angle to the South line of said Lot 6, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Ramsey County, Minnesota. Front portion of the parcel (Parcel B): Commencing at a point on the West line of Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, and 200 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 6; thence West on a line parallel to the South line of Section 4, Township 29, North, Range 22 West, to a point on the Easterly line of the White Bear Road known as Highway Number One; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly side of said White Bear Road to a point 383.8 feet North of the South line of Section 4; thence East on a line 383.8 feet North of and parallel to the South line of said Section 4 to a point on the West line of said Lot 6; thence North along the West line of said Lot 6 to the point of beginning, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property (Parcel A) Torrens Property (Parcel B) Torrens Certificate No. 530624 WHEREAS, Section 44-20( c)(6)(b) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires that commercial buildings be set back at least 50 feet from a residential lot line. WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to construct a commercial building with a 30-foot setback from a residential lot line. WHEREAS, this requires a variance of 20 feet. WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows: 1. On November 21,2005, the planning commission recommended that the city council this variance. The planning commission held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. 22 2. The city council reviewed this request on ,2005. The council considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described variance for the following reasons: 1. Providing a 50-foot setback would cause the applicant undue hardship by requiring a setback from a nonconforming use that is temporary and destined to be redeveloped with a complying, M1 use. 2. This variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance since there would still be an ample 30-foot setback from the northerly lot line. Adopted on ,2005. 23 Attachment 12 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Pope Associates applied for a conditional use permit to construct a commercial building within 350 feet of residentially-zoned property. The proposed building would be set back varying distances from abutting residential lot lines at distances of 55 feet, 67 feet and 122 feet. WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2688 Maplewood Drive. The legal description is: Back portion of the parcel (Parcel A): The South 189.50 feet Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, as measured at a right angle to the South line of said Lot 6, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Ramsey County, Minnesota. Front portion of the parcel (Parcel B): Commencing at a point on the West line of Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, and 200 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 6; thence West on a line parallel to the South line of Section 4, Township 29, North, Range 22 West, to a point on the Easterly line of the White Bear Road known as Highway Number One; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly side of said White Bear Road to a point 383.8 feet North of the South line of Section 4; thence East on a line 383.8 feet North of and parallel to the South line of said Section 4 to a point on the West line of said Lot 6; thence North along the West line of said Lot 6 to the point of beginning, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Properly (Parcel A) Torrens Property (Parcel B) Torrens Certificate No. 530624 WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On November 21, 2005, the planning commission recommended that the city council this permit. The planning commission held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding properly owners as required by law. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. 2. The city council reviewed this request on ,2005. The council considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described conditional use permit because: 24 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan that the city has date-stamped October 27, 2005. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started, or the proposed use utilized, within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The parking lot lights for the rear parking lot must be of a style that has concealed bulbs and lenses. This lighting must not give off more light than a typical residential wall or yard light. Light-intensity maximums must meet code requirements. 5. Provide a revised parking lot screening plan for the rear parking lot that provides screening that Is at least six feet tall and 80 percent opaque on the northlnortheast and south/southeast sides. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on ,2005. 25