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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1997BOOK AGENDA MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD February 25, 1997 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Maplewood City Hall 1830 East County Road B 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Unfinished Business 6. Design Review a. b. C. January 28, 1997 Super America Station Remodelling - 11 South Century Avenue MnDOT Park and Ride Facility Expansion - Highway 61 and County Road C CDRB Membership Interview- Matt Ledvina 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Board Presentations 9. Staff Presentations a. Representative for the March 10 City Council Meeting 10. Adjourn p:\com_dvpt\cdrb.agd WELCOME TO THIS MEETING OF THE C~OMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD This outline has been prepared to explain the review process of this meeting. The review of an item usually follows this format. 1. The chairperson of the meeting will announce the item to be reviewed. The chairperson will ask the applicant or developer of the project up to the podium to respond to the staff's recommendation regarding the proposal. The Community Design Review Board will then discuss the proposed project with the applicant. The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. After everyone is the audience wishing to speak has given his or her comments, the chairperson will close the public discussion portion of the meeting. 5. The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. 6. The Board will then make its recommendations or decision. Most decisions by the Board are final, unless appealed to the City Council. You must notify the City staff in writing within 15 days to register an appeal. jw\forms~drb,agd Revised: 11-09-94 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA JANUARY 28, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Marvin Erickson Marie Robinson Ananth Vidyashankar Tim Johnson Present Present Present Present III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Boardmember Johnson moved approval of the minutes of November 12, 1996, as submitted. Boardmember Vidyashankar seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OFAGENDA Boardmember Robinson moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. DESIGN REVIEW A. Auto Repair Facilities on Highway 61, North of Beam Avenue---Rick LaMettry and Steve McDaniels Richard LaMettry, one of the applicants, was present at the meeting. Mr. LaMettry said he had no questions about the proposed recommendations. Tom Ekstrand, associate planner, clarified the building colors for the board. Mr. Ekstrand also presented the staff report. Mr. LaMettry then answered questions from the board. He explained that one building would be a light beige and the other would be a two-tone, darker brown. According to Mr. LaMettry, the windows on the side of the detail building are actually the same size as the windows on the panels of the overhead doors. Chairperson Erickson then asked about the landscaping plans. Mr. LaMettry said Lot 1 will need some fill and Lot 3 will probably be cut and then tapered out and up to the residential area behind the building. At the south end of Lot 1 there will be a narrow retaining wall about one and a half feet hi§~h. It is planned that the rainwater from the roof will go through outside Community Design Review Board Minutes of 01-28-97 -2- drains to the parking lot and then to the NURP pond at the back of Lot 1. One building will be internally drained. Mr. LaMettry was agreeable with providing whatever type of lighting the city requires. Boardmember Robinson referred to the neighbors' concerns about an increase in traffic. Because of this apprehension, Mr. Ekstrand said staff recommended placing the driveway as far to the easterly line as possible and adding screening. Chairperson Erickson thought lining up the proposed driveway off Beam Avenue with the existing driveway at the Toyota dealership would add less congestion. Other driveway options were discussed that would be feasible without having headlight disturbance to the neighboring residents. Secretary Ekstrand referred the applicant's concerns about the utility requirements to the city engineer. Mr. LaMettry said the shop would be open until 7 p.m. daily but closed on Saturday. He said an air changeover system, with a 12-18 inch parapet, may need to be placed on the roof of the building. Landscape plans will be submitted to the board for approval. Boardmember Vidyashankar moved the Community Design Review recommend: G. Approval of the plans date-stamped December 13, 1996 for two automobile-repair facilities (Lots One and Two as shown on the plans). (These conditions of approval apply to both buildings, unless otherwise noted.) Approval is based on the findings required by the code and subject to the property owners doing the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit: Provide a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the city engineer for approval. The erosion control plan shall comply with ordinance requirements. The grading/drainage plan shall comply with all city drainage requirements and include the following: (1) Runoff calculations showing that the proposed pond would provide the required holding capacity of 8.67 acre feet with a 48 CFS (cubic feet per second) outflow. (2) Connection to the existing 44-inch outlet pipe at Beam Avenue. (3) No drainage shall be shown onto the Highway 61 right-of-way, unless allowed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Provide a plan for the city engineer's approval that provides for a significant man- made facility for reducing storm water flow or the treatment of runoff for nonpoint source water pollutants to qualify for an impervious surface area bonus. c. Provide evidence that cross easements have been recorded for the cross flow of traffic between proposed Lots One, Two and Three and Gulden's Roadhouse. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 01-28-97 -3- so Submit revised landscaping and screening plans for approval by the community design review board that include the following items: (1) Shows screening on the west side of the parking lots and the Beam Avenue driveway that meets the code requirements for a visual screen that is at least six-feet-fall and 80% opaque upon installation. (2) Lists all proposed plant materials and their sizes. (3) Shows all trees that would be removed and preserved - specifically showing what is proposed for the evergreen trees on the site and on the highway right-of-way. (4) Shows what areas will be sodded or seeded. Submit a lawn-irrigation plan to staff showing the location of sprinkler heads on all landscaped areas. (code requirement) Submit a revised site plan for staff approval showing the following: (1) Deletion of the triangular-shaped island at the proposed Highway 61 driveway. (2) Connecting the north/south drive along the highway frontage with the Gulden's Roadhouse parking lot. This connection shall be made whether Lot Three is developed or not. (3) A 15-foot setback for all parking lots and driveways from the highway right-of- way. (4) Handicap parking spaces and ramps in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. (5) Parking space dimensions that comply with city code. (6) Removal of the curb projections in front of the body shop building by the Highway 61 access driveway. (7) Straightening the north/south driveway by the highway. (8) Addressing the body shop door that is shown opening onto a grass area. (9) Deleting the landscaped island between the buildings on Lots One and Two. This driveway should then be narrowed to 24 feet. (10) Relocating the driveway from Beam Avenue to the east side of the site. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 01-28-97 Boardmember Robinson seconded. The motion passed. 3. Complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction. b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. Seeding of the Highway 61 boulevard is allowed if required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. c. Complete all landscaping and screening. d. Install a right-turn lane on Highway 61, subject to the approval of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. e. Install reflectorized stop signs at both exits, a handicap-parking sign for each handicap-parking space and addresses on the buildings. f. Paint all rooftop mechanical to match the uppermost part of the buildings. Painting is required in lieu of visual screens around the rooftop equipment. g. Construct trash dumpster enclosures for any outside trash or old-parts storage. The design and placement of trash enclosures shall be subject to staff approval. h. Install and maintain an in-ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas. I. Construction of the north/south driveway along the west side of the highway with the Gulden's Roadhouse parking lot. j. All parking lots and driveways shall have six-inch-tall concrete curb and gutter. 4. This approval does not include any part of Lot Three. The development of Lot Three is subject to the full submittal requirements and review process at the time a specific development is proposed. 5. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work. 6. The body shop must meet all Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements. 7. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes Ayes--all Community Design Review Board Minutes of 01-28-97 -5- VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS There were no visitor presentations. VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS There were no board presentations. IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS A. Representative for February 10 City Council Meeting: Ms. Robinson will attend this meeting, if needed. B. 1996 Annual Report Boardmember Erickson moved the Community Design Review Board accept the 1996 Annual Report. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 1997 Boardmember Vidyashankar moved the Community Design Review Board select Marv Erickson as Chairperson. Boardmember Robinson seconded. The motion passed. Ayes--Johnson, Robinson, Vidyashankar Abstention--Erickson Boardmember Vidyashankar moved the Community Design Review Board select Marie Robinson as Vice-Chairperson. Chairperson Erickson seconded. The motion passed. Ayes--Erickson, Johnson, Vidyashankar Abstention---Robinson X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: APPLICANT: DATE: MEMORANDUM City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Conditional Use Permit, Parking Waiver and Design Review - Super America 11 South Century Avenue Super America February 18, 1997 INTRODUCTION Project Description Mike Cronin, representing Super America (SA), is proposing to remove SA's fuel islands, fuel island canopy and convenience store at 11 South Century Avenue and build a new facility. The proposed store would be a 2,867-square-foot, one-story brick building. (The present building has 1,579 square feet.) They would also build a four-dispenser fuel-pump island and a new canopy. The proposed fueling area would serve up to eight cars - the same as the present pump island. Refer to the maps on pages 8-10. Requests The applicant is requesting: A conditional use permit (CUP) to change a nonconforming use. This station is a nonconforming use because it is closer than 350 feet to residentially-zoned property. The city code prohibits motor fuel stations within 350 feet of a residential zoning district. Refer to the letters on pages 11 and 12. A parking-reduction waiver to have four fewer parking spaces than the code requires. The code requires 15 parking spaces - the applicant proposes 11. Refer to the letter on page 13. 3. Site, landscape and architectural plans. DISCUSSION Conditional Use Permit The intent of the 350-foot separation is to buffer homes from motor fuel stations. In this case, the nearest Maplewood homes are already buffered by nearby commercial development. The exception are the homes in Woodbury across Century Avenue. The proposed reconstruction, though, would have less impact on these homes than the present station. The proposed station would have better landscaping, fewer driveway curb cuts, nicer architectural design and greater setback. The only exception would be the new fuel tanks. The code requires that tank vents be at least 200 feet from a residential lot line. According to the applicant (page 12) the new tank vents would be ten feet closer to the Woodbury neighbors, but would be equipped with a vapor recovery system. This system would provide a safeguard to prevent fumes. Considering everything, the proposed redevelopment would be an improvement. Parking-Reduction Waiver Staff agrees with the applicant's justification for a parking waiver. At any given time, it is likely that more than half of the customers in the store would be fuel customers. These people would already have parked their cars at the pumps. The only disadvantage, or risk, in granting this parking-reduction waiver, is that there would not be any space available to add parking. Traffic Considerations One person answering our survey expressed concern over the potential for increased traffic on Century Avenue. The proposed remodeling of this station would not increase the traffic in this area. The proposed driveway layout, in fact, would reduce traffic congestion at the intersection by eliminating the two curb cuts closest to the corner. The proposed fuel area, furthermore, will serve eight cars at one time - no more than the existing fuel area. Fuel-spill Clean up Two neighbors to the west stated that Super America has not cleaned up some fuel-contaminated soil that spread to their property. They would like the city to deny this request until this issue is resolved. I checked with Gary Zarling, of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) Hazardous Waste Division, for the MPCA's comment. Mr. Zarling said that SA is cleaning the site now. He further stated that redeveloping the site may, in fact, speed up SA's clean up of the soil contamination. He said that they do not have any concern with SA's proposal. Design Considerations The proposed building and canopy would be attractive and an improvement on this street corner. The new building and pumps would not add any noise or traffic for the area. The applicant said that SA plans to install a trash enclosure. They have not shown the location or design for this yet. The trash enclosure should be placed so that'it does not eliminate a parking space since the applicant is seeking a parking waiver. Landscaping On August 12, 1996, the city council directed staff to apply the Chanhassen Landscaping Ordinance on a trial basis to landscaping proposals we review for the next year. This ordinance bases the minimum amount of landscaping required on the cost of the proposed construction. The applicant estimated the project cost at $375,000. The Chanhassen code then requires that SA spend at least 2% of this amount on landscaping. (The code requires that the minimum landscape value include only expenditures on trees and plant materials. It does not include sod, seed, labor and grading.) The applicant's landscaping budget is $7,500, but this figure also includes sod and lawn irrigation which the Chanhassen code would not include. Mr. Cronin also said that the wrought- iron fence and brick columns would cost $13,500. He considers the fence as a landscaping-type amenity since they would provide it as an attractive accent to the site. The applicant would meet the Chanhassen ordinance requirements. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Comments MnDOT had several comments. I included these for the applicant's information since MnDOT requires permits for the proposed work. Refer to pages 14-15. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution on pages 16-17 approving a conditional use permit to rebuild and enlarge a motor fuel station at 11 South Century Avenue. Approval is based on the findings required by ordinance and subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void.. The council may extend this deadline for one year. Bo 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. Approve a parking-reduction waiver to allow 11 parking spaces (four fewer than the code requires). Approval is because: 1. Most of the customers that would be in the sto~'e at a given time are fuel customers who would leave their cars at the pump islands. 2. A reduction in the parking requirements is justified to improve this property. Co Approve the plans date-stamped December 20, 1996 for the redevelopment of the Super America fuel station and convenience store at 11 South Century Avenue. The owner shall do the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Install brick on the west elevation of the building to match the east and north elevations. The south elevation shall be brick to match the other elevations or concrete block. If it is concrete block, the owner must paint it to match the color of the brick. 3. Submit the following for staff approval before the city issues a building permit: a. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans. b. Plans for the design and placement of the trash enclosure. c. A revised site plan showing 10-foot-wide parking spaces and a handicap-parking space that is eight feet wide with an adjacent eight-foot-wide loading space. d. Plans for screening the rooftop equipment. 4. Complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction. b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. c. Install reflectorized stop signs at both exits, a handicap-parking sign for each handicap-parking space and an address on the building. Paint all rooftop mechanical equipment to match the uppermost part of the building. Screen all roof-mounted equipment visible from streets and adjacent property. (code requirement) e. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure. The enclosures must match the building and have a closeable gate that extends to the ground. f. Install and maintain an in-ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas. g. Post "no parking" signs in front of the building. Stripe all parking spaces at a width of ten feet, except for the handicap space. The handicap parking space must be eight feet wide with an adjacent eight-foot-wide loading space. 5. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. CITIZENS' COMMENTS I surveyed the 13 property owners within 350 feet of this site. Of the ten replies, four were in favor, two objected, three had no comment and one neighbor had a miscellaneous comment. In Favor I believe the station is needed in the area and the current structure is out-dated. The new store would be an asset to the community. (Afton Group, LLC, 2715 Upper Afton Road) 2. It will be a great improvement to our neighborhood. (Hoist, 28 Mayhill Road) Opposed I object because of previous chemical spill on our property that SA has not resolved financially or environmentally with our lawyer. If this spill issue is resolved we would be more than happy to endorse their proposal. Irregardless, the chemical spill has not been cleaned up. (Minnhealth PA, Tom Haugrud and John Dickhudt M.D.) 2. I object because of traffic congestion - possible median necessary to alleviate and do you really want that size gas station within proximity to comer? (Pettit/Polka Dot Dairy) Miscellaneous Comment Please clear all this with the M.P.C.A. There has been considerable product released at this site. (Fleming, 9 Century Avenue) 5 REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 22,651 square feet (.52 acres) Existing land use: Super America Station SURROUNDING LAND USES North: Upper Afton Road and Phillips 66 Fuel Station South: Guertin Drugs, Stout Chiropractic and Lutheran Church of Peace West: Afton Road Dental Clinic and Minnhealth Medical Clinic East: Century Avenue and single dwellings in Woodbury PAST ACTIONS (Other Stations) The city council has approved CUPs to expand these motor fuel stations which are closer than 350 feet to residential property: April 11, 1988: The HCO Fuel Station at 2228 Maplewood Drive added a fuel island canopy. July 22, 1991: Joe Fleming, at 2271 White Bear Avenue, removed his old building, fuel-island canopy and pump islands and built a new facility with a convenience store and service garages. September 28, 1992: Ray Muckala, of the Holiday Express Station at 743 N. Century Avenue, added a pump island, enlarged his fuel-island canopy and remodeled his building. February 14, 1994: John Fleming, at 9 N. Century Avenue south of the proposed SA station, added a new fuel-island canopy, and pump islands. Mr. Fleming also received a variance to place his new canopy closer than 15 feet to Century Avenue. PLANNING Land Use Plan designation: BC (business commercial) Zoning: BC Code Requirements Section 36-151 (b)(9)(c) does not allow motor fuel stations within 350 feet of a residential lot line. Section 36-17(e) allows the enlargement of a nonconforming use by CUP if it would not affect the development of the parcel as it is zoned. Section 26-22(a)(9) requires that a motor fuel station have four parking spaces plus one for each 200 square feet floor space for the store. (We consider the spaces at the pumps to serve as the first four spaces.) 6 Criteria for CUP Approval Section 36-442(a) states that the city council may grant a CUP, subject to the nine standards for approval. Refer to the resolution on pages 16-17. p:sec1-28~sa-remod;cup Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line/Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Applicant's letter of CUP request dated December 20, 1996 5. Applicant's letter addressing the buried fuel tanks dated January 21, 1997 6. Applicant's letter of justification for the parking-reduction waiver dated December 16, 1996 7. Letter from MnDOT dated January 17, 1997 8. CUP Resolution '7 Attachment 1 LOCATION MAP Attachment 2 i/ CENTURY RIDGE,,- ~'T' ~ N~:ol CAR OUESTt A-1 LIQUORS SERVICE STATION !i ~-.-. UPPER AFTOH RD.mm ~'il I  ......... ~-KeO ~==~ ..... I~EN~iST l~~;~ ~MERICA --~ SCHOOL DIS~ N- LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PEACE PROPERTY LINE I ZONING MAP Attachment 3 I I I I I I i I I I I I I i I I I I I PROPOSED SUPER AMERICA BUILDING I I i I I SITE PLAN 10 ATTACHMENT TO'THE APPLICATION Of SUPERAMERICA GROLI~j'i.~ L.~L.~u L/t_.'..~'L FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW ...................... TO ALLOW RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PRESENT STORE AT 11 CENTURY AVENUE SuperAmedca propoSes to'demolish its preSent store located at UpPer Alton Road and Century Avenue and construct a new store at that site. The new store will be 'L" shaped and located in the southwest comer of the site. The new store will have a gross area of 2867 sf. and a net retail area of 1706 sf. The store will be approximately twice the size of the present 1579 sf. store which has a net retail area of 918 sr. The present single pump island parallel with Century will be replaced with two pump islands oriented diagonally to the comer. The present underground storage tanks located near the south edge of the site will be replaced, and new tanks will be located along the south edge. ~ No change is proposed to the. present 22,506 sf. site. Parking is provided on either side of the store perpendicular to the west and south property lines, 11 spaces, and the 8 fueling points at the pump islands practically provide additional and the most used parking on the site. Signage for the site will consist of the following. At the intersection of Century and Upper Alton, at 25 f. tall 148 sr. SuperAmerica trademark and pdce, pylon' Sign. On ' the front and the edge of the canopy toward. Century, an internally illuminated 21 sr. SA 'badge' logo and '21 sr. ~n0'n' illumin~ted"'~SUPERAM,ERICA" graphic.· (see.'.Sheet CA1). And, on the building, to the right of th® entranCe'; facing. 'century,' 'a24 sf: SUPERAMERICA logotype of individual blue neon back!it letters (see.sheet A3). To reinforce and provide a landscap fence in addition to typical plantings landscaped beds along Century and edges of the stte not occupied by th A similar store on this design is Ioca store on this design, and using the at Ford Parkway and' Snelling, also The new store may be a candidate December 20, 1996 ~ edge for this site a masonry and metal picket is proposed in the the slightly reduced Upper Affon (see sheets C2 and L1). All other building will have plantings. ed at Lexington and Front Street in St. Paul, and a rick and steel fence feature, is under construction ~ St Paul; .... )r 24 hour operation. 11 l -21 - 1997 2: 12PH FROI.t [.1 CRONIN 612 9,'11 26zlS Attachment AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION OF SUPERAMERICA GROUP FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SEEK RECOGNITION OF THE CONTINUING NONCONFORMING LOCATION OF THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AFTER RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PRESENT STORE AT 11 CENTURY AVENUE As pad of the reconstruction and relocation of the store building on this site the underground tanks will also be replaced and relocated. The new site plan will keep the tanks in the same area and in the same relationship to the store, but due to the new store location and design, moves the center point of the set of tanks approximately 10 ft. closer to Century Avenue. The present and proposed location of the tanks continues to provide the required 200 ft. spacing from the nearest residentially zoned property to the north, south, and west, but there is no point on this site more than 200 ft. from the residential district boundary along the centerline of Century Avenue. Absent any conforming location on this site, the tanks could not be replaced, preventing the site's'use for the current and most reasonable use, a convenience store dispensing gasoline. The proposed location for the replacement tanks, due to their proximity to the location of the present tanks, avoids introducing any new activity or impact to this or any other part of the site and will minimize the potential for any impact on the character of the area. The new store, with closing of two driveways, larger size and better selection of products, and the new island orientation wilt reinforce the commercial 'character of the district, improve the compatibility of our use, and provide enhanced services to our neighbors. Any impact from the relocation the tanks slightly closer to Century Avenue will be mitigated by the installation and use o! state of the art vapor recovery systems mandated as part of new construction. Together, these factors permit recognition of the nonconformity and replacement with new tanks in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. We believe the compatibility of the proposed location for the tanks was confirmed during the neighborhood survey conducted as part of this application when no comments on the location of the tanks or complaints about gasoline odor were received by the City. January 21, 1997 12 1 - 16- ,':.~':' ,:t: S~,'Pt 1 FROt.I f.~ CRON I N 612 9,& 1 2645 P- ·: Attachment 6 ATTACHMENT TO THE APPLICATION OF SUPERAMERIOA GROUP REQUESTING A WAIVER REDUCING THE REQUIRED OFF STREET PARKING FROM 15 TO 11 SPACES, RECOGNIZING THE PROVISION OF AN ADDITIONAL 8 !:'ARKING SPACES UNDER THE CANOPY AT THE PUMP ISLANDS, TO PERMIT RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PRESENT STORE AT 11 CENTURY AVENUE TI',,2 City has no specific parking requirement for convenience stores dispensing ga~,oline. The required parking for this proposal is determined by the combination of thc requirements for two individual uses. The dispensing of motor fuel use requires 4 spaces, and a retail use of our size would require 10.3 spaces, for a total of 14.3 spaces, rounded up to 15 spaces. It is our experience in the Twin Cities area that over two thirds of our customers making a purchase in our store also purchase gasoline as part of their visit. Our observation is virtually all of our custor~ers purchasing gasoline will leave their car parked at the pump island when they r~ake a purchase inside the store. This means in practice the 8 spaces under the canopy at the pump island do directly address the parking demand generated by the retail activity at our stores. The 8 spaces under the canopy are typically the most used parking spaces at any SuperAmerica store. We are confident the remaining 11 spaces on site will adequately provide parking for our solely "inside" retail customers and the two to three SuperAmerica associates on site at any one time. This is the basis for our request for a waiver reducing the required parking for the retail portion of our store from 10.3 spaces to 7 spaces. December 16, 1997 13 Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 January 17, 1997 Attachment 7 Tom Ekstrand Community Development City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Dear Tom Ekstrand: SUBJECT: Super America Site Plan Review S96-103 Southwest Quadrant of Trunk Highway (TH 120) and Upper At'ton Road Maplewood, Ramsey County CS 6227 The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has reviewed the Super America site plan. We find the plan acceptable for further development with consideration of the following comments. A Mn/DOT stormwater drainage permit is required for the proposed development. Grading and drainage plans with hydraulic computations and drainage area maps, showing before and after conditions and addressing 100-year storms, must be submitted with the permit application. Existing drainage patterns and rates of runoff affecting Mn/DOT right of way should be perpetuated. The site's stormwater discharge rate must not increase. Any questions regarding Mn/DOT's drainage concerns may be directed to Gene BoW of our Water Resources Section at 779-5053. Questions regarding the permit process may be directed to Lars Impola of our Permits Section at 582-1447. A permit is required for access to TH 120. As noted above, Lars Impola of our Permits Section may be contacted for the appropriate forms and further information. Any use of or work within Mn/DOT right of way will require an approved Mn/DOT permit. The permit required depends upon the nature of the proposed work. As noted above, Lars Impola of our Permits Section may be contacted for the appropriate forms and further information. An equal opportunity employer 14 Tom Ekstrand January 17, 1997 page two Please send future plans for Mn/DOT review to our new Local Government Liaison Supervisor, Sherry Narusiewicz, at the above address. Please contact me at 582-1654 if you have any questions regarding this review. Scott Peters Senior Transportation Planner/Local Government Liaison c: Dan Soler, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer 15 Attachment 8 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Super America Group, Inc. applied for a conditional use permit to enlarge their fuel station and convenience store. WHEREAS, this permit applies to 11 South Century Avenue. The legal description is: The Northerly 183 feet of the Easterly 183 feet of Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Township 28, Range 22. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On , the planning commission recommended that the city council this permit. The city council held a public hearing on ,199_. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also 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: 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. 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. o 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. 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. 3.6 Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started 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, The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on ,199_. 3.'7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Design Review - MnDOT Park and Ride Facility February 11, 1997 INTRODUCTION The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to enlarge the park and ride facility at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and County Road C. They plan to begin the project in May. Refer to the maps and narrative on pages 2-6. I am submitting these materials to you for your information. No action is required. p:sec9\parkride.mem Attachments: 1. Project Area Map 2. Site Plan 3. Narrative Attachment 1 PROJECT AREA ]~ o h lrn a n £. PARK AND RIDE ,EXPANSION COUNTY ~VE. SEXTAN~ AVE. ;LIP I~MPN Troller Court ROAD cT. ~-~ r" ~> N Z rrlo ~ LARK AVE. AVE. CO. :::o I I JUNCTION AVE. KOHLMAN AVE. GERVAIS COPE SKILL URKE E. ELDR LA. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S.P. 6222-132 (TH 61) 2 Z o~ ~ eeeee 0 C, ® ® ® ('dN!) O J.O'l II II :,, II .s ~ .s II Attachment 2 ® ® / ! I I I I I I I I Io UJ --0 L~ ~' .~ I"- Z Z u.l~< <11. I, Attachment 3 Mn/DOT PROJECT MEMORANDUM DRAFT~ FINAL S.P. 6222-132 (TH 61) Location: Date Park and Ride - Southwest quadrant of TH 61 and County Road C Bus only slip ramp South TH 61 to west TH 36 County: Ramsey City: Maplewood REPORT PURPOSE The Project Memorandum for this Class II (Categorical Exclusion) action documents the location, as well as the social, economic and environmental impacts, and design, of the project. Funding information, project .. description, anticipated schedule, need, and project manager are also discussed. The need for the project is documented as well. The Project Memorandum is one part of the broader Highway Project Development Process in Mn/DOT. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Location and Settings: TH 61 is one of two main arterials connecting the northeast suburbs to the Twin Cities. The proposed project is located in the city of Maplewood. In the immediate project area, TH 61 is a four-lane divided principal arterial. Bo Existing Conditions: The inplace Park and Ride facility was built in 1994 with 85 parking stalls. Soon after the Park and Ride was opened its use exceeded the capacity. In the spring of 1996, a Mn/DOT maintenance crew added a temporary overflow parking area which added and additional twenty parking stalls and this too was quickly overflowing. Because of the success of this Park and Ride facility it is desirable to give these transit users a time savings advantage on their daily commute. Since October 1996, TH 36 has had bus shoulder use from 1-35 E to 1-35 W, which helps transit users commuting to Minneapolis avoid traffic congestion. In the summer of 1996, the ramp from westbound TH 36 to southbound 1-35 E was expanded to add a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) bypass lane, which helps transit users commuting to St. Paul decrease their delay at the ramp meter. It is desirable to add an HOV bypass lane from southbound TH 61 to westbound TH 36 which would help transit users and carpoolers going 4 to both St. Paul and Minneapolis decrease their commute times. Unfortunately, there is not enough right of way to construct an HOV bypass. proDosed Imarovements: The proposed project involves expanding the existing Park and Ride facility by approximately 110 additional parking stalls. To provide additional advantages to transit users, a bus only slip ramp will be built from the TH 61 west frontage road to the ramp from southbound TH 61 to westbound TH 36. This slip ramp is being constructed because of the lack of right of way for an HOV bypass lane in the area. This slip ramp will benefit transit users commuting to both St. Paul and Minneapolis. There are currently ten buses per day which will benefit from the construction of this slip ramp. There will be a gate at the entrance to this slip ramp which will prevent others from using this facility. As a result of these projects, more people will utilize transit and carpooling which should contribute to decreased congestion on the freeway system. III. COST AND FUNDING SOURCE Program Est.: $275,000 Latest Est.: $275,000 Funding Program: This project will be financed by the Metropolitan Council Transit Operations. Source: Federal: State: Local: X IV. SCHEDULE AND PROJECT MANAGER The critical path activities and date of completion in the design process are anticipated to be as follows: · Design Surveys · Final Geometric Layout · Project Memorandum · Soils Survey & Letter · Road Plans · Plan Specifications and Estimates · Letting 09-13-96 09-20-96 09-20-96 10-18-96 11-15-96 01-17-97 02-28-97 5 Estimated Project Completion Date: 1997 Construction Season Joe Gladke Team Transit Project Manager Minnesota Dept. Transportation 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (612) 582-1586 Final Design Engineer Don Johnson - Scott Eue Minnesota Dept. Transportation 3485 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 (612) 779-5066 VI. NEED FOR PROJECT This project is being undertaken to expand the existing Park and Ride facility and construct a bus only slip ramp to westbound TH 36. This Park and Ride expansion is being constructed to meet increased demand for transit and carpooling. The bus only slip ramp is being constructed as part of Mn/DOT's policy to give priority to buses, in an effort to reduce congestion and increase capacity on the metro highway system. ALTERNATIVES Do Nothing: This would not encourage commuters to use transit or carpool. This condition is not desirable in accordance with Mn/DOT's policy and The Metropolitan Council's request to provide transit advantages. Build: This is the preferred and recommended option. Expanding the Park and Ride and constructing the bus only slip ramp will give preferential treatment to transit users which should result in greater use of this facility. VII. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS This project has been reviewed for its potential effects and impacts. Information is presented for those concerns which merit individual discussion. If no information is presented, the concerns have been considered relative to the appropriate laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, and no potentially significant permanent adverse impacts were found. A complete list of such laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations can be found listed in the Project Manager's Handbook, under "impacts," by specific subject. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Community Design Review Board Membership Request February 13, 1997 INTRODUCTION Matt Ledvina has applied for membership on the community design review board. letter, application and resume. Mr. Ledvina will attend the February 25 meeting. Refer to his p:6.2\miscell\cdrb.int Attachment: Matt Ledvina's CDRB letter, Application and Resume February 12, 1997 Mr. Thomas Ekstrand Associate Plmmer City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Dear Mr. Ekstrand: This letter is sent 1o express my interest in the position that is available for the Community Design Review Board. Responses to Items 4) through 5) of the Applicant Information Form are included in this cover letter. I lmve enclosed the Applicant Information Form and my professional resume for ),our review. I am interested in all aspects concerning the scope of the Board. I would like to see that development and redevelopment of sites witbSn the city occur with a high degree of enviromnental sensitivity. This includes preservation of landforms, pollution prevention, and ecosystem management. My wife and I moved to Maplewood in March of '. 795, and we have not had a ell!ante to become active in the community until Offs time. I id, h6wever, serve as a Plan~ing Commissioner for the City of Chanhassen for thre~ tears (my tenure ended ~'her/we m. oveA to Maplewood). 1 also served a~ the Planning Con aission's liaison to the dity's Housing a,~d Redevelopment Authority and as a member of tho~ luff Creek Corridor Preservation Tasl~ Force. I invite you to contact the City of Chanha~ *n's Mayor, Nancy Mancino (474-381~1), or the city's Planning Director, Kate A. anenaon (9~-!900, ext. 118), if you would like to know more information regarding my mvolvemenir0vith the City of Chanhass~p. . I believe I can make a sig~fificant contribution to ~ community by providing earoful review of, and creative input for, the various projects under consideration by the Board. My educational and professional experiences have enabled me to develop a broad perstJective on many complicated issues related to the scope of the Board. Thank you for your consideration regarding this matter. I look forward to becoming a contributing citizen of the City of Maplewood. ' Matthew L. Ledvina CC: Honorable Gary Bastian Mayor, City of Maplewood CiTY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM PHONE NO,_W_or_k:_ff~'c[- 1~')--5 Home: '~"'~'~, -'l~'5",~___ __ 1) HOW long have you lived in the City of Maplewoo0? '------~ ~J'~'~' 2) Will other commitment~ make regular attendance at meotings difficult? Yes __ No Comments: 3) 4) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) '~ Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Con]mission __ Housing & Redevelopment Authority X Planning Commission Human Relations Commission __ Police Civil Service Commission Do you have any so_ecific areas of interest within this Boatd's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? ' t I List other organizations or clubs in the Community in hich you have been r are an active participant Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL- BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC. FORM$~'BRD&COMM APL 3 MATTHEW L. LEDVINA, P.E. EMPLOYME~NT: B, A. LJesch Associates, Minneapolis, MN Environmental and Engineering Consulting flrm. 1987 - Present J. M. Montgomery and Associates (formerly E.A. Hickok and Associates), Wayzata, MN. Environmental and Engineering Consulting firm, 1984 - 1987 EDUCATION: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Master of Business Administration May 1992 , University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI Graduate Course Work in Environmental Science 1982. - 1984 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering May 1982 EXPERIENCE: . CorDora~;e Safe~y: Served as a Corporate [ediatlon Safety Officer, Served s a nlember of the corporate Health and Safety Committee. onducted in-house radiation safety training refresher seminars, Drafted corl~orate operating ~)rocedures and policies for construction site safety. Prepared numerous site specific safety plans for investigation and work on contaminated sites. Industrial Solid WasTe Manaqeme_~_t.: Prepared numerous Management Plans for Industrial Solid Wastes received at landfills and incinerators, Characterization, evaluation and treatment/ disposal/processing recommendations fqr paint wastes, a,~hes, resins, PCB wastes, food ~rocessing wastes, empty containers, asbestos, paper mill sewage sludge and Iow level radioactive wastes. E_noineerinq C;)esi.qn: Preparation of complete engineering plans for landfill liners with leachate collection from the development of conceotual design and MPCA permitting through construction. Economic analysis for alternative landfill liner materials and soil borrow studies for landfill sites. Pre0ared and implemented closure plans and reports including design of landfill gas venting systems, terrace systems fqr a. ro..sio, n cor~trol and drainage control structures. Conducted investigations of alternative final cover materials such as water treatment lime sludge, paper mill sewage sludge and synthetic membranes. ~esume Matthew Ledvina Page 2 EXP~ERIENCE: (continued) Assisted in the development of engineering plans for ground water removal and treatment systems, soil vapor extraction, in situ groundwater sparging systems and waste water treatn~em lagoons. _Rules and Adminiatrative Orders: Proficient in the interpretation and applicability of State and Federal Rules including: RCRA Subtitle D, RCRA Subtitle (~, RCRA Subtitle I, CERCLA, Clean Air Act Section 1111~, NPDES, OSHA 29CFR 1910.120, NRC Title 1 O, MERLA, MN Solid Waste Facility Rules, MN EQB Rules and WDNR Solid Waste Facility Rules. Assisted in regulatory negotiations of Request for Response Actions, Consent Orders, Stipulation Agreements and Closure Orders. Served as Project Engineer for conducting remedial investigations, feasibility studies and remedial action plans. Prepared solid waste facility cost estimates and developed mechanisms for complying with regulatory requirements of financial assurance for closure, long term care and contingency actior~s. .Site Remediation. Conducted studies to define landfill teachate quality and quantities for on-sire treatment by aeration lagoons and off-site treatment by publicly owned treatment works. Performed economic analyses of waste water treatment alternatives to identify the most cost effective technique(s). Prepared remedial action plans for landfill and industrial sites to mitigate ground wa[ers contaminated with dissolved metals and volatile organics. Supervised the successful excavation and manifesting of 1,000 tons of hazardous wastes and contaminated soil at an industrial site. ~onstruction Administration: Prepared design specifications and contract documents for administration of landfill liner/leachate collection system construction, lendfitl closure construction, and water supply well rehabilitation. Conducted all contract administration tasks for construction projects with budgets up to $850,000. Involved in surveying and grade staking of liners, closure covers and borrow areas. Quality control work for clay liner placement end "as built" report preparation for construction certification. Hydrogeoloqic Investigation: Developed and supervised the undertaking of numerous hydrogeologic investigations at solid waste landfills and industrial sites in various types of glacial and bedrock formations. Implementation of environmental monitoring systems in the evaluation of the magnitude and extent of groundwater contamination. Conducted hydraulic testing of monitoring wells and pumping wells to define aquifer characteristics. REGISTRATIQN: Professional Engineer, States of Minnesota, Wisconsin and New Jersey. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Planning Commissioner, City of Chanhassen Industrial Council on Environmental Management MPCA Solid Waste Facility Financial Assurance Task Force American Society of Civil Engineers ~ National Society of Professional Engineers References Available on Request.