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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-18 PC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. July 17, 2018 5. Public Hearing a. 7:00 p.m. or later: Conditional Use Permit, Laundromat, 1690 McKnight Road North 6. New Business a. North End Vision Plan and Selection of Working Group Member b. Election of Officers (No Report) 7. Unfinished Business 8. Visitor Presentations 9. Commission Presentations a. September 24, 2018 city council meeting (Commissioner Eads) • Conditional Use Permit, Laundromat, 1690 McKnight Road North 10. Staff Presentations 11. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Arbuckle. 2. ROLL CALL Paul Arbuckle, Chairperson Present Frederick Dahm, Commissioner Absent Tushar Desai, Commissioner Present John Donofrio, Commissioner Absent John Eads, Commissioner Present Allan Ige, Commissioner Absent Bill Kempe, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator City Manager, Melinda Coleman Finance Director, Ellen Paulseth 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Kempe moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Desai. S� Ayes —All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Desai moved to approve the June 19, 2018, PC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Kempe. Ayes — Chairperson Arbuckle, Commissioner's Eads, & Kempe Abstention — Commissioner Desai The motion passed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING a. 7:00 p.m. or later: Capital Improvement Plan 2019-2023 i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin introduced the item for the Finance Director to present. ii. Finance Director, Ellen Paulseth gave the presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan 2019-2023 and answered questions of the commission. iii. City Manager, Melinda Coleman also spoke regarding the Capital Improvement Plan 2019-2023 and answered questions of the commission. July 19, 2018 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. 1. Joseph Waters, Maplewood resident addressed the staff and planning commission regarding items in the draft CIP Plan. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kempe moved to approve the draft Capital Improvement for 2019-2023. Seconded by Chairperson Arbuckle. Ayes - All The motion passed. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan — Review Process Update (No Report) i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the update on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and answered questions of the commission. Information can be found on the website www.maplewoodmn.gov regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and links to the process. b. Election of Officers (No Report) Due to a lack of a full commission the planning commission will wait to vote on the Election of Officers until the August Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Kempe requested that the draft CIP is mailed out the commissioner earlier in 2019. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Maplewood Resident, Joseph Waters asked if there was a way during the city meetings to do picture in picture on the screen while a presentation is being made so people at home can see who is speaking during the presentation. He also stated in his opinion it would be less expensive in the CIP to tear down the old fire station rather than updating it. As a retired fireman the fire trucks are so long and it's difficult to get the trucks in and out the garages, the fire bays really aren't deep enough and the bathrooms aren't ADA compliant. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. July 9, 2018 City Council Meeting —Chairperson Arbuckle • Beebe Meadows, SVK Development, LLC, 2135 Larpenteur Avenue passed. • Trails Edge Apartments, 2988 Country View Drive passed. 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Arbuckle adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. July 19, 2018 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date September 18, 2018 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator PRESENTER: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA ITEM: Conditional Use Permit Revision, Laundromat, 1690 McKnight Road North Action Requested: ✓ Motion ❑ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing Form of Action: ✓ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation Policy Issue: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) revision for a planned unit development to operate a Laundromat at 1690 McKnight Road North. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the conditional use permit revision for a planned unit development resolution allowing a Laundromat to operate within the building located at 1690 McKnight Road North. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ❑ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source ❑ Use of Reserves ❑ Other: Strategic Plan Relevance: ❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment ✓ Operational Effectiveness ❑ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The city deemed the applicant's application complete on August 28, 2018. The initial 60-day review deadline for a decision is October 27, 2018. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 15.99, the city is allowed to take an additional 60 days if necessary to complete the review. Background On July 27, 1987, the city council approved a CUP for a planned unit development (PUD) allowing a neighborhood shopping center, which included motor fuel sales, to be built. One of the conditions of approval for this PUD stated "all uses shall conform with the BC(M), business commercial (modified) zoning district requirements." Within the BC(M) zoning district, "laundry" is a conditional use. Discussion Conditional Use Permit The applicant is proposing to build a new laundromat within the shopping center located at 1690 McKnight Road North. No exterior changes are proposed to the building or site. This project would convert existing interior commercial space into the laundry facility. In reviewing the applicant's request staff did visit the site and found that the trash receptacles behind the building were not screened as required by code. In addition, two of the existing tenants are using banners in lieu of a permanent sign on the building and there were multiple temporary signs near the road. Staff is recommending conditions in the conditional use permit that would require these issues be addressed prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted for the Laundromat use. Department Comments Engineering Staff engineer Jon Jarosch reviewed this project and stated since there are no exterior improvements he would have no comments regarding the site. Building Official, Jason Brash Build per 2012 IBC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IFGC, 2014 NEC, 2012 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, MN 2015 Accessibility code, and 2015 Minnesota Building Code. Demonstrate compliance with all the requirements of the 2012 Minnesota Energy Code Chapter 1323. Submit plans to the Metropolitan Council 651-602-1113 for sewer availability charge (SAC) determination. Confirm all plans with John DuCharme, City of Maplewood Engineering Department 651-249-2411. https://metrocou ncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Fundi ng-Fi nance/Rates-Charges/Sewer-Availability- Charge/SAC-Forms.aspx Provide two sets of signed stamped rolled plans and a digital PDF with permit application. Plumbing plans shall be submitted to the State Health Department for approval prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit. (651-284-5063) Approval shall be submitted to Maplewood. Maplewood will issue the permit for DWV. Water Service is owned by St. Paul Regional Water Services who will issue the permit for the potable water connections. (651-266-6270). All commercial building contractors doing work in Maplewood must be licensed by the City of Maplewood. Also, all plumbing, heating, gas, excavating, sewer, masonry, contractors must be licensed by the City of Maplewood. For specific licensing questions please call 651-249-2300. Separate permits are required for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, and sprinklers. Commission Review Planning Commission September 18, 2018: The planning commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on this project. Citizen Comments Staff surveyed the 97 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed site for their opinion about this proposal. Staff received eight responses— all shown below. 1. No comments (Robert and Nancy Jackson, 2340 Larpenteur Avenue East) 2. While it is true that the Strip Mall at 1690 North McKnight Road has difficulty attracting businesses, did the developers ever question which business would be a good fit? The area here includes townhomes, apartments, single family homes [all with on site laundry facilities], two private schools and a sprawling 3M campus a few miles away. Strip Malls in Woodbury and other suburbs have popular restaurants catering to all ages. Judging from the dense traffic on McKnight Road, something similar could work here—a casual, cut-above type eatery open for breakfast and dinner, beer and wine available, and above all, excellent cuisine. The Twin Citians love to eat and there is a no shortage of good cooks around. On the other hand, there are already Laundromats in close proximity to the one proposed here. The latter is literally in our backyard and, when the trees and bushes lose their leaves it's not an attractive view. Laundromats are noisy, open very late, usually understaffed and easy targets for unsavory types. A quiet place to call home would be a thing of the past. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposal, and I hope you will give us ample notice of the public hearings in time to make plans to attend. (Diana Luciani, 1724 McKnight Lane) 3. First, there is another Laundromat only 1 mile away and another 2 miles away so it is not really needed. The hours of 6 AM to 11 PM will also increase the traffic and the noise for nearby residents during what should be quieter hours. The lack of supervision with only partial staffing would also be detrimental to nearby residents. We are opposed to the extra traffic and people in our neighborhood that this business could bring. (Roy and Julie Reichow, 1650 Myrtle Street) 4. Thank you for including the Maple Woods Townhouses input for future plans with the strip mall south of our townhouse property. After studying the information and charts regarding this request, I've concluded the two suites in question are the most east and close to the wooded area of the site. Generally I agree with the owner that occupied, viable businesses are preferable to the overall health of that corner vs. dark store fronts. Laundromats do tend to attract "hanging out". Also, customers will come and go frequently and repeatedly as they drop off and pick up. That is also a characteristic of the market and fuel areas at the west end. I'm a little confused where the proposed rezoning of the site on the long range city comprehensive plan might fit with this. The site is 5 acres, so expansion of the existing building is still possible. The property lines of that western edge, where the mall and apartments and townhouses meet, are very confusing. Natural water shed and wooded areas are also affected, but not involved with this request that I can see. All involve the overall character of this neighborhood as the occupants of both malls on that intersection, as well as whatever St. Paul does with the golf course property. I've worked with mall owner, Anwar, this year. Primarily on removing fallen trees and wood from the woods to the townhouse south property line. He and his mall site manager have been prompt and considerate. However, at some point, the wooded areas on the south border of Maplewood Estates are going to need natural maintenance. I do see some city workers seasonally clearing brush, etc. along Larpenteur. The trees are old and huge on our side of the wooded buffer, as well as the strip mall side. Buckthorn is certainly an issue. There's bound to be ash trees in Anwar's buffer woods. The city has already been inspecting our property. I received a call from S&S Trees recently, they have the city inspection contract. As of this week, our property is healthy. Aside from not wanting that wooded buffer between our properties be affected by anything the mall owner proposes, what I'm hearing and concur with, is traffic concerns. ALL traffic on Larpenteur/Lakewood Drive and McKnight Rd. exit and entrance to the child care center and the townhouse front drive on McKnight is getting extremely dangerous, if not impossible at times. It would help if the west wooded border of the mall property could regularly be trimmed back to improve our sight lines looking south when exiting the townhouse property front drive. I hope you hear from more of our owners. I know they care. (Sandra Van Erp, 1748 McKnight Road North) 5. 1 would think people in this area all have their own machines —even in the apartments. Might be a waste. (Kathleen Anderson, 1711 McKnight Lane) 6. No, no, no!! No! We have high traffic volume now!! Adding this will make it worse. Houses in Larpenteur facing this mall have a hard time getting out of their yards, it is dangerous! Chose a lower traffic business. Hill Murray High School traffic is terrible at our corner of Larpenteur and McKnight. Who is going to monitor speeding, loud music in cars, screeching tires?? City council should sit here and see reality. Must be the almighty $$ driving this stupid decision. Please how would you make the decision if you lived here? Dangerous getting out of my driveway now without adding more traffic. 7. Doesn't bother me; would rather keep the site as a shopping center and occupied - so that it does not transition to another use — SUMMARY OF A PHONE CALL RECEIVED BY STAFF. (Michelle Harbeck, 1683 McKnight Lane) 8. 1 think it is a good idea, better to have the area occupied and useful then sitting empty— SUMMARY OF A PHONE CALL RECEIVED BY STAFF. (Carol Anderson, 1694 McKnight Lane) Reference Information Site Description Site Size: 5.11 acres Existing Land Use: Neighborhood shopping center Surrounding Land Uses North: Townhomes South: Larpenteur Avenue and single family dwellings East: Multi-family buildings West: McKnight Road North and commercial buildings Planning Existing Land Use: Commercial (C) Existing Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Attachments 1. Conditional Use Permit Resolution 2. Overview Map 3. Land Use Map 4. Zoning Map 5. July 27, 1987 City Council Minutes — Planned Unit Devleopemnt Approval 6. Applicant's Letter 7. Applicant's Plans Attachment 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Anwar Bhimani, the property owner, has applied for a conditional use permit revision for a planned unit development to build a new laundromat within the shopping center located at 1690 McKnight Road North. WHEREAS, conditional use permits are required for planned unit developments and laundry facilities located within the business commercial modified zoning district. WHEREAS, this conditional use permit for a planned unit development was orgiginally approved for the purposes of office, commercial and service uses, including convenience motor fuel sales. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the site at 1690 McKnight Road North. The legal description is: Lot Three, Block One, Maple Woods Estates WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit revision is as follows: 1. On September 18, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council the conditional use permit revision. 2. On September 24, 2018, the city council discussed the conditional use permit. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council the above- described conditional use permit because: 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 not exceed the design standards of any affected street. Attachment 1 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 (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out): 1. Adherence to the site plan and conditions approved by the Community Design Review Board, Future changes to the site plan may be approved by the Board. 2. All uses shall conform with the BC(M), business commercial (modified) zoning district requirements. 3. External speakers shall be directed away from the dwelling units and the sound shall not exceed fifty decibels (normal conversation level) at the residential property line. 4. The maximum building height shall be one story. 5. There shall be no exterior storage or sale of goods or merchandise. 6. requested-as alle PedNA SeEt+en2-6—442(d) ^f Gity cede-.-The proposed use of a laundromat is approved with this permit and the laundry use must receive a certificate of occupancy within one year or this approval shall become null and void. A one year time extension may be approved by the city council. 7. There shall be no vents for the underground fuel tanks within 200 feet of an existing residence ^r the hi iildable area of the plaRRed i IRdeVeler,er7 Ietc in the (`i irrie Street i--dd•itie Rsei ith of I areeptei it 4xgQ 1 ie 8. The type and anchoring of underground storage tanks must be approved by the City Fire Marshal. The tanks shall be strapped to a concrete slab. 9. Before the laundry use receives a certificate of occupancy the applicant must either construct trash enclosures for all trash receptacles on site or submit to staff a letter of credit for 150 percent of the cost of construction. 10. Before the laundry use receives a certificate of occupancy the applicant must remove all banner and temporary signs that do not confirm to city ordinance requirements. The Maplewood City Council this resolution on September 24, 2018. • • - c i Ott Vid McKnight Ln X • i •4 ir.r...._ .., . a Lar enteurA�e = - L Y Legend R e Subject • •' • 240Feet �. Source: Maplewood,Ramsey Conditional Use Permit - 1690 McKnight Road North Attachment 3 City of Maplewood August 28,2018 Maplewood AW Land Use Map A s " I 1s F �v' aY •1 q Y &Ot T Legend Future Land Use Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential Y` Commercial Subject Property k 0 240 Feet I Source: City of Maplewood, Ram se Count r s +` . Conditional Use Permit - 1690 McKnight Road North Attachment 4 City of Maplewood August 28,2018 Zoning Map ji Legend Zoning Single Dwelling (r1) 31k_ r . Planned Unit Development (pud) - ,- Neighborhood Commercial nc Limited Business Commercial (Ibc) Subject Property 0 240 Feet Source:City of Maplewood,Ramsey Count Attachment 5 2. Approve Final Payment - Beaver Lake Storm Sewer - City Project 83-07 Resolution No. 87 - 7 - 141 WHEREAS, The City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofor ordered made Improvement Project 83-07, North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer Improvements, and has let a construction contract, and WHEREAS, said project has been certified as completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the project is completed and "accepted and final pay- ment on the construction contract is hereby authorized. 3. Environmental Health Delegation Agreement Approved an agreement between Maplewood and the Minnesota Department of Health for the EnVironmental Health Delegation Agreement. 4. Caves Gervais Addition - Final Plat b` Approved the Cave's Gervais Addition final plat. �1 ` p F. PUBLIC HEARINGS � 1. 7:00 P.M. , Plan Amendment LSC Definition {4 Votes} a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the City Council on .lune 8, 1987, initiated an amendment to the LSC, limited service commercial. definition to allow limited gas sales with a convenience store. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Daniel Parker, Welsh Companies, spoke in support of the amendment. Richard Schreier questioned how this would affect other properties. e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Anderson intorduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: . . .___. 87 - 7 - 142 WHEREAS, the current definition of a limited service commercial center does not include gas sales, and 2 - 7/27 Attachment 5 WHEREAS, the service commercial center definition defines gas stations as a high-intensity use; and WHEREAS, the City finds that a limited number of gas pumps would be a medium-intensity use on a neighborhood scale, consistent with the LSC definition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL does hereby amend the LSC definition as follows: Limited Service Commercial Center (LSC). The limited service commercial center classification refers to commercial facilities on a neighborhood scale. Heavy industrial uses, department stores, motels, auto accessory stores, etc. , would be prohibited. Other land uses of a medium intensity nature, such as gas sales with no vehicle repair or maintenance and with no more than two pumps on a single island to service up to four vehicles at one time, may be permitted subject to meeting certain performance standards as de- fined in the zoning code. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker 2. 7:00 P.M. , P.U.D. : Larpenteur and McKnight i a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of the Welsh Companies, Inc. , for approval of a planned unit de- velopment (PUD) for a neighborhood shopping center, including motor fuel sales. The motor fuel sales would include two pumps with three dispenser nozzles for each pump. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission recom- mendation. e. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation. f. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard. The following voiced their opinions: Georgene S. Karpiej, 1694 McKnight Lane, President of the McKnight Townhomes Association Daniel Parker, Welsh Companies, Inc. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 3 - 7/27 Attachment 5 h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87 - 7 - 143 WHEREAS, the Welsh Companies initiated a conditional use permit for a planned unit development of office, commercial and service uses, in- cluding convenience motor fuel sales at the following described property: Lot Three, Block One, Maple Woods Estates WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Plan- ning Commission on July 6, 1987. The Planning Commission recom- mended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on July 27, 1987. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described conditional use permit replaces the .Tune 9, 1986, conditional use permit and is approved on the basis of the following findings-of-fact: 1. The use is in conformity with the City's comprehensive plan and with the purpose and standards of this chapter. 2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detri- mental to the public health, safety or general welfare. 3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the character of that zoning district. 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential surrounding land uses, due to the noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 6. The use would generate no traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause undue burden to the area properties. 7. The use would be serviced by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection, utilities, schools and parks. - 4 - 7/27 Attachment 5 8. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services; and would not be detrimental to the welfare of the City. 9. The use would preserve arra incorporate the pond on the site into the development design. 10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. 15 . Approval is subject to the following conditions: (� 2 1. Adherence to the site plan and conditions approved by the Community Design Review Board. Future changes to the site plan may be approved by the Board. 2. All uses shall conform with the BC (M), business commercial (modified) zoning district requirements. k 3. External speakers shall be directed away from the dwelling units and the sound shall not exceed fifty decibels (normal conversation level.) at the residential property line. 4. The maximum building height shall be one story. 5. There shall be no exterior storage or sale of goods or merchandise. 6. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of Council approval or the permit shall become null and void. A six-month time extension may be requested as allowed in Section 36-442(d) of City code. 7. There shall be no vents for the underground fuel tanks within 200 feet of an existing residence or the buildable area of the planned undeveloped lots in the Currie Street Addition, south of Larpenteur Avenue. 8. The type and anchoring of underground storage tanks must be approved by the City Fire Marshal. The tanks shall be strapped to a concrete slab. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. 7:10 P.M., Code Amendment : Building Setback to Pipelines. (1st Reading) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance to require buildings designed primarily for human oc- dupancy to be set back at least 100 feet from a major pipeline. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 5 - 7/27 Attachment 6 Conditional Use Permit Application for a Laundry at 1690 McKnight Road North, Maplewood, MN 55109 We are proposing to build a Laundromat in Suites G and H of 1690 McKnight Road North, Maplewood MN 55109. The Laundromat will be approximately 2,100 square feet. Attachment A shows the layout of the Laundromat along with a listing of the equipment that would be installed. We believe that a Laundromat will be a useful addition as the facility will provide a needed service in the community. No external modifications will be necessary to the building. The property has a significant number of parking spaces and will easily accommodate the customers who will be using this facility. The building at 1690 McKnight Avenue North has been significantly underutilized for several years and attracting qualified lessors to the property has been difficult. The current owners of the building are investing in the Laundromat business. This will almost completely utilize the available space at the property. The Laundromat traffic should help improve traffic at the Strip Mall so that the current businesses at the location will benefit from this. This will ensure that the Strip Mall will remain viable and,therefore, maintained on an on going basis. The Laundromat will open no earlier than 6 a.m. and close no later than 11 p.m. These hours are similar to the hours of the Convenience store and Gas station at the Strip Mall. We plan to provide drop off and pick up (wash and fold) service for customers who are looking for convenience and to save time. As such, we will have one staff on hand during most of the work hours. The Laundromat will use the most current security technology for surveillance and will have call buttons in place in case a customer needs assistance for any reason. The property will be well illuminated inside and it has been designed to be customer friendly. 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I r Y 1 ®8'lL£ Wx # 3.f1tiZ.00 PI ,§ A� 3 ; Ivob IHJIhR ( Y13YY � �Y xaur,.rn.3 xr,=i lu aCe�d.+.wAs�rt3J ��arman,en aur aa.r am l PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date September 18, 2018 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator PRESENTER: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA ITEM: North End Vision Plan and Selection of Working Group Member Action Requested: ✓ Motion ❑ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ✓ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation Policy Issue: The city's Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan identified the North End as an area needing extra study and visioning while also necessitating coordination with the development of the Rush Line transit project. As a first step, the city contracted with Perkins+Will to conduct a market study of this area of Maplewood. Perkins+Will has also been contracted to work with the city on development of the North End Vision Plan to guide the future of this key area of the city. Recommended Action: Motion to select one member from the Planning Commission to serve on the North End Working Group. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ✓Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source ❑ Use of Reserves ✓ Other: EDA Funds Strategic Plan Relevance: ❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ✓ Targeted Redevelopment ❑ Operational Effectiveness ✓ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The city's Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan calls out the North End region of Maplewood as an area of opportunity to do additional visioning and planning in order to help this important part of the city stay healthy. The draft 2040 plans states the city should: Complete a subarea plan or district plan for the Maplewood Mall area, to help define the following: a. Expectations regarding anticipated mixes of land uses on a block by block basis. b. Expectations regarding urban design principles guiding redevelopment in the area. c. Opportunities for connections and synergy with the HealthEast St. Johns campus and surrounding supportive health care facilities. d. Improvements to support pedestrian, bicycling, and transit connectivity, particularly the METRO Rush Line stations. e. Further definition of implementation tools and steps to be completed, to support redevelopment and revitalization. Background Anchored by the Maplewood Mall and St. John's Hospital, the North End is an important economic generator for the City of Maplewood and of one the premier activity centers in the northeastern portion of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Furthermore, the City of Maplewood is currently working with Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council on planning for a new multimillion dollar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line - the Rush Line - that will have two stations serving the North End district and three more stations serving other parts of Maplewood. Although the North End has been constantly evolving since it was first developed over 40 years ago, significant changes in the real estate industry and our overall economy are rapidly redefining where and how we live, work, and play. Activity centers once designed to be accessible only by automobile are losing their viability unless they can transform into truly connected places defined not only by multi-modal systems but by new uses and development that reinforce walkability, livability, and placemaking. Therefore, it is critical that the City of Maplewood work with key stakeholders and other important constituents to create a consensus vision and framework for the North End that will ensure its position as a hub of vital activity well into the future. The following planning process has been laid out to include five tasks which are described below: Task 1: Project Management The overall purpose of Task 1 is to make sure the project meets the city's expectations and is completed within the agreed upon budget and schedule. Task 2 Stakeholder Engagement Public and stakeholder engagement will be a vital aspect of the North End Vision Plan. The Perkins+Will Team will utilize its experience engaging the public and stakeholders to effectively engage North End business and landowners, Maplewood residents and policymakers, and other affected stakeholders in developing a new vision and plan for this area. A project working group will be created to guide the steps needed to complete the plan, review and comment on draft materials associated with the plan at key milestones, and to endorse a recommended plan to the Maplewood Planning Commission and City Council. Attached to this report, is a draft community engagement plan that works to fully detail how this project will engage the public. Upon project initiation, the consultant team will work with city staff to finalize the draft community engagement plan which includes a more detailed list and schedule of planned engagement strategies as well as the parties responsible for implementing each strategy. In addition, Perkins+Will will ensure the city council leads this process and have built in check in points throughout the process to ensure the council has the opportunity to guide and influence the development of the plan. Meetings with the city's planning commission and community design review board have also been included to ensure their expertise and feedback is utilized. Task 3 Discovery This task will focus on an initiation with the work group and integration of market conditions, clarifying issues and opportunities, defining guiding principles, goals and objectives, as well as, further refining the framework schematics based on information and insight from the work group. Task 4 Exploring Alternatives and Strategic Framework Plan This task will include the refinement of alternative master plan concepts into a single working framework plan. The selection of a final framework plan will ensure that the design of individual segments will be integrated into the overall plan. Task 5 Making Decisions: Implementation Strategies Upon authorization to proceed Perkins+Will will begin phase three which will focus on establishing an implementation strategy and documentation of the plan. North End Working Group The working group is expected to meet once a month on the fourth Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. For more information on the goal and expectation of the working group please refer to the attached outline included with this report. Attachments 1. North End Working Group Job Description Attachment 1 North End Vision Plan North End Working Group (NEWG) Goal of the NEWG Provide community input to help shape the development of plans for the North End study area. The study area generally encompasses the area bounded by White Bear Avenue, Beam Avenue, Bruce Vento Trail, and Interstate 694. The primary purpose of the project is to understand and respond to barriers, challenges, benefits and opportunities associated with changes in land use, access, transit services, and other facilities that are located around key nodes; and review potential redevelopment sites throughout the study area. The planning process will also work with local stakeholders to develop visionary plans for both key sites and the study area as a whole. Selection Criteria Knowledge and experience in the following areas: • Neighborhood desires and concerns for the project area • Retailers and the changes impacting the retail industry • Healthcare and the changes impacting the field of healthcare • Small businesses in the area • Employees from the area • Large businesses with a regional presence • Neighborhood and business organizations • Communities of color • Planning & urban design, especially transit-oriented development • Sustainable development & environmental practices • Multi-modal transportation • Local & regional housing and commercial development markets Qualities: • Forward thinking • Positive problem solver • Collaborative • Respectful of different perspectives • Able to see the big picture and tradeoffs • Variety of skill sets or interests Attachment 1 Role of the NEWG • Help to determine community needs and desires for the project area • Assist in the establishment of project priorities • Review plan concepts and provide input on major design elements • Sharing project information and bring suggestions from community, stakeholders, and respective organizations • Help communicate project and plan review process to the community • Provide guidance to City staff(s) on final recommendations for project and plan approval. Final plans to be complete by June 2019. • Ensure that the full range of issues are discussed during the design process Committee Membership Expectations • Meetings will start and end on time. Members must arrive on time to meetings. Members should be committed to attending approximately (6) meetings with project consultant team, beginning late October 2018 and ending March/April 2019. • Members will be respectful of the opinions and concerns of other committee members or people meeting with the committee. • Members will review all written materials distributed to the committee. • Members will inform City staff if they cannot attend a meeting, and review materials and results from that meeting prior to the next committee meeting. • Attendance at all meetings is expected and critical. Unexcused absences from two or more meetings will result in removal from the committee. • The goal of this process is an open and fair discussion of the issues during committee meetings. Members will avoid off-line group discussions that are not part of the public process. • Members acknowledge that the City's policymakers (elected and appointed) may make decisions they do not agree with but that does not mean the process was flawed or unfair. Selection of Committee Membership • There will between 20-25 individuals placed on to the NEWG. • Placement of the NEWG members will be determined by staff at the City of Maplewood. Membership will be based on the individual's knowledge of the North End project area, unique skill set, and experiences. Members will be asked to draw on these experiences when participating in committee discussions. While many committee members may be members of other groups and organizations, committee members are not, for purposes of this committee, considered official representatives of another group. NEWG Membership Application Deadline • NEWG applications must be submitted to the City of Maplewood by September 28, 2018. • The City will notify applicants of the final committee selection by October 3, 2018.