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Meeting Location: Municipal Center
City of
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
OCTOBER 21, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:00 P.M.
This agenda is subject to change by deletion or addition to items until approved by the Planning
Commission on the date of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 2015
4. CONSENT ITEMS
--NONE--
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
--NONE--
6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A.Zoning Amendment I-2
Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the I-2 (General
(PC15-06-Z)
Industrial) zoning district concerning obsolete industrial uses and bulk fuel storage.
LOCATION: City Wide
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A.Dominium Sketch Plan Review
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(Multiple Family Residential, 12
Review/Building Permit Authorization to construct a 164-unit senior apartment development on
the 3.6-acre property on the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and 140th Street by Dominium.
B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
8. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M.
-Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2015
-Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M.
-Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015
-Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Informal 5:30 P.M.
Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 180. Agendas are
also available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org.
1. CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 7, 2015
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Tom Melander, Ken Alwin, Keith Diekmann, Angela Polozun, Paul Scanlan and
David Schindler.
Members Absent: Tim Burke.
Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Planner Kathy Bodmer,
Code Compliance Inspector Elena Shulman, Assistant City Engineer Brandon Anderson and
Department Assistant Joan Murphy.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none he called for a
motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the
agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a
motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving the
minutes of the meeting of September 16, 2015. Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0.
Commissioner Schindler arrived at 7:01 p.m.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
--NONE--
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
--NONE--
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6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments — Alcoholic Beverage Production Establishments —
Consider zoning ordinance amendments pertaining to alcoholic beverage production
establishments. (PC 15-27-Z)
LOCATION: City Wide
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated that due to recent changes in Minnesota state law, the City
Clerk's office has begun updates to the City Code to allow liquor licenses for alcoholic beverage
production establishments, such as brewer taprooms, cocktail rooms, microdistilleries, and small
breweries. The City Code currently allows breweries in the "I -2" (General Industrial) district. To
expand these uses to be consistent with State law and surrounding cities, the Zoning Code will need
to be amended to allow for the above - listed uses in both the "I-1" (Limited Industrial), and "I -2"
districts. These uses, due to their industrial nature, would not be permitted outside of these zoning
districts. The City Attorney's office has drafted an ordinance amendment to address these uses.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on September 16, 2015. No comments
were received from the public, but the Commission requested revisions to the draft ordinance to
limit the size of taprooms and cocktail rooms to ensure these uses would remain ancillary to the
primary use of brewery or microdistillery. The City Attorney has drafted revisions that would limit
the size of taprooms or cocktail rooms to no more than 30% of the floor area of the primary use of
brewery or microdistillery.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, recommending
approval of the draft ordinance amending Chapter 155 (Zoning) to allow for
Alcoholic Beverage Production Establishments in the "I-1" and "I -2" zoning
districts. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
B. Cobblestone Lake South Shore 9th Addition - Consider Comprehensive Land Use Map
amendments, rezoning, zoning amendments, and preliminary plat for a 7.78 -acre development
that will create 44 single- family lots. (PC15-30-PZS)
LOCATION: SE corner of 157th Street W and Cobblestone Lake Pkwy S
PETITIONER: Cobblestone Lake Development, LLC
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated for your consideration is a request by South Shore Development,
LLC for amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, rezoning, and the
subdivision by plat of two existing outlots totaling approximately 11.51 acres. The proposed
development is located in the southeast corner of Cobblestone Lake Parkway South and 1 57th
Street West.
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The amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map would re-designate the property
from "HD" (High Density Residential /12+ units per acre) and "P" (Parks and Open Space) to "LD"
(Low Density Residential /3 -6 units per acre) and "P" (Parks and Open Space).
The rezoning request would change the current zoning designation of "PD-703 /zones 6 and 7"
(Planned Development), which allows for commercial and park uses to the following:
• Blocks 1-4, and Outlot A, COBBLESTONE LAKE SOUTH SHORE 9TH ADDITION "PD-
703 /zone 2A ", which allows for single-family dwellings as a permitted use.
• Outlot B, COBBLESTONE LAKE SOUTH SHORE 9TH ADDITION "PD-703 /zone 7",
which allows for parks /open space.
The applicant is requesting approval of subdivision by plat of the Outlots F and G,
COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL 3RD ADDITION into 44 single-family lots and two (2)
outlots. Access to the platted lots will be via public streets that will intersect with Cobblestone
Lake Parkway South.
Rob St. Sauver, South Shore Development, provided additional information.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, recommending
approval of the amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map to re-designate Blocks 1-4
and Outlot A from "HD" (High Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD"
(Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre) and Outlot B to "P" (Parks and Open
Space; subject to the following:
• The section of property located north of Lots 6-10, Block 1, currently contained
in Outlot F, shall be incorporated into those lots.
Ayes - 6 - Nays - O.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, recommending
approval of the rezoning of Blocks 1-4 and Outlot A, COBBLESTONE LAKE
SOUTH SHORE 9TH ADDITION, from Planned Development No. 703/zone 6 to
Planned Development No. 703/zone 2A subject to the following:
• The section of property located north of Lots 6-10, Block 1, currently contained
in Outlot F, shall be incorporated into those lots.
Ayes - 6 - Nays - O.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan,
recommending approval of the rezoning of Outlot B, COBBLESTONE LAKE
SOUTH SHORE 9TH ADDITION to Planned Development No. 703/zone 7 subject
to the following:
• The section of property located north of Lots 6-10, Block 1, currently contained
in Outlot F, shall be excluded.
Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
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MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan,
recommending approval of COBBLESTONE LAKE SOUTH SHORE 9TH
ADDITION preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions:
• The plat shall be configured to have 44 residential lots and two outlots.
• Outlot B shall be dedicated for public park purposes.
• The dedication on the final plat of draining and utility easements within the plat
sufficient to serve all units within the development, either as defined or blanket
easements.
• Dedication on the final plat of a draining and utility easement over Outlot A.
• The dedication of a one foot (1') wide easement that will restrict direct driveway
access to Cobblestone Lake Parkway South.
• A 24 -foot wide private drive shall be constructed within Outlot A.
• On- street parking along the private street within Outlot A shall be prohibited.
• Parking shall be allowed on one side of all public streets in accordance with the
parking plan, subject to the removal of parking spaces in front of fire hydrants
and within street intersection sight triangles.
• The maximum width of a driveway at the street shall be 14 feet.
• The raised median, at the intersection of Cobblestone Lake Parkway South and
Street A shall be removed.
• Curb modifications along the south side of Cobblestone Lake Parkway South
shall be made at the public street intersections.
• Revisions shall be made to the grading and utility plans to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
• A berm shall be constructed in the side yard of Lot 6, Block 1 and the rear yards
of Lots 7 -10, Block 1.
• Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the landscape plan dated
September 29, 2015; subject to the replacement of the crabapple trees with a row
of spruce trees in the rear yards of Lots 11 -20, Block 1, and planting all trees
outside of the street right -of -way.
• An eight foot trail shall be installed along the side lot line of Lots 16 and 17,
Block 1.
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Ayes -6- Nays -0.
C. Freiberger Setback Variance - Consider variance to reduce street side setback from 20 feet
to 17.5 feet to add a third garage stall. (PC15 -33 -V)
LOCATION: 6816 - 135th Street West
PETITIONER: Dan Freiberger
Code Compliance Inspector Elena Shulman reviewed the request of the applicant, Dan Freiberger,
6816 - 135th Street West, for a variance to the street side setback from 20' to 17.5' to add a third
stall to his garage. The property is located at the corner of 135th Street West and Fordham Avenue,
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where the side yard abuts Fordham Avenue, and the driveway is entered from 135th Street West.
Currently, there is 8.6 available to meet the 20' side street setback, which would not accommodate a
third vehicle to park in the proposed stall. The 2.5' variance would allow space for a third vehicle.
The proposed garage addition would not severely impact the neighborhood character, as other
homes nearby have three car garages, and it is a reasonable use for the property.
She said staff recommends that the variance for the Freiberger garage be approved based upon the
following practical difficulties:
1. The petitioner wishes to use his property in a reasonable manner.
2. A parking pad is currently located on the east side of the existing garage. The owner uses the
parking pad for the outside parking of vehicles.
3. A garage stall will provide additional enclosed storage.
4. A third garage stall will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
5. Able to construct 8.5' addition, but 1.1' would allow for the parking of a vehicle.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of a 2.5' variance reducing the street side setback from 20' to 17.5' to
construct an 11' x 20' (220 sq. ft.) garage addition based on the findings noted above,
subject to compliance with all City Ordinances and the following conditions:
1. No commercial automobile repair shall occur on the property as regulated by the
Zoning Code.
2. The property owner shall repair the dilapidated fence along the east property line
on a schedule to be approved by the Code Compliance Specialist.
3. All debris and unused landscape material in the rear yard shall be properly
stacked and stored behind the fence.
Ayes - 6 - Nays - O.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would take place
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan to adjourn the
meeting at 7:42 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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Respectfully Submitted,
Jo urphy, Planning Depa ment A stant
Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on
PROJECT NAME:
Zoning Amendments I -2 (General Industrial) — Bulk Fuel Storage & Heavy Industrial Uses
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Amend the "I -2" (General Industrial) zoning district to delete heavy industrial uses that are no
longer compatible with the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan and add performance standards
for bulk fuel storage tanks.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kathy Bodmer, Planner
DEPARTMENT /DIVISION:
Community Development Department
APPLICANT:
City of Apple Valley
PROJECT NUMBER:
PC 15 -06 -Z
city of Apple
Valley
ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
October 21, 2015
Land Use
Proposed Action
• Recommend approval of the draft ordinance amending the "I -2" (General Industrial)
zone to delete obsolete industrial uses and add performance standards for bulk fuel
storage tanks.
Project Summary /Issues
A total of 161.1 acres of land, or 1.5% of the total area of the City, is zoned "I -2" (General
Industrial). Parcels zoned I -2 are located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods, parks
and a high school. Some of the current permitted and conditional uses are no longer compatible
with the goals and vision of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The I -2 zone is proposed to be
amended by removing some of the obsolete and /or higher nuisance heavy industrial uses. In
addition, when an I -2 use is within 1,000 feet of residential or institutional property, the ordinance
allows the City Council to require berming, landscaping, orientation of activities, or a combination
of methods, to minimize impacts to the nearby residential and institutional properties.
Currently, petroleum storage tanks are listed as a permitted use in the I -2 zoning district with no
additional requirements or standards. The proposed ordinance would allow existing bulk crude oil,
petroleum products or other flammable or combustible liquids storage tanks to remain as a
permitted use. However, following an established date, a property owner who wishes to add or
replace any fuel storage tanks in the I -2 zone that is 10,000 gallons or more, or with an aggregate
total of 10,000 or more gallons, would be required to obtain a conditional use permit (CUP).
Tanks of less than 10,000 gallons or with an aggregate total of tanks less than 10,000 gallons
would be allowed accessory uses, but must comply with the ordinance requirements.
To protect against leaks, spills and fires, the ordinance provides specific design requirements for
the construction of secondary containment (berming and impervious lining for surface and
groundwater protection) and fire protection. Containment berms must be able to contain a
minimum of 1-1/2 times the volume of the largest tank within the containment cell with a vertical
travel time of no less than seven days. Direct fire protection/suppression must be pre - plumbed to
all tanks. Foam fire protection is required for atmospheric tanks. The ordinance containment and
public safety measures will be required at the time of construction of a new or replacement tank.
When a CUP is issued for a new tank, containment and public safety measures will be required on
the existing tanks on a schedule approved by the City. A property owner with above - ground
storage tanks will be required to provide a comprehensive emergency response plan indicating how
any leak, spill or fire would be managed a minimum of every five years.
The public hearing for the draft ordinance amendment was held on March 18, 2015. Since that
time, Staff has been working with owners of 1-2 zoned properties to address issues of concern. The
ordinance was amended to address the concerns raised while maintaining the clear and objective
standards provided in the ordinance.
Budget Impact
None.
Attachment(s)
1. Map of I-2 zoning areas
2. 1,000' Buffer from 1-2 Zoned Parcels
3. Draft Ordinance
4. Letter from Magellan Mid-Stream Partners
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The City Council of Apple Valley ordains:
§ 155.216 PERMITTED USES.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 155.216, 155.217, 155.218 AND 155.219 REGARDING
PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL & PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES IN I -2
DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO PETROLEUM STORAGE
TANKS
Section 1. Section 155.216 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Within any I -2 district, no structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following
uses, or uses deemed similar by the City Council:
(A) Any use permitted in the I -1 district, as regulated therein, unless otherwise
permitted by this section;
(B) The manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment or storage of the
following products or materials: brewing, cement, concrete, stonecutting, brick, glass, batteries
(wet cell), ceramic products, millworking, metal polishing and plating, paint (pigment
manufacturing), vinegar works, rubber products, plastics, meat - packing (no on -site slaughtering
of animal(s) permitted), flour, feed, grain milling, coal or tar asphalt distillation, rendering
works, distillation of bones, sawmill, lime, gypsum, plaster of Paris, glue, size, cloth and similar
uses
(C) .: - : ' , _ . : ' - - : : - - ' : sStorage tanks consisting of or for the storage of
bulk crude oil, liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil, or other
flammable or combustible liquids that were present and in operation on an I -2 property as of
January 1, 2015, provided any storage tank replaced or added on the site or on contiguous parcels
under the same operation shall be subject to the condition use permit or permitted accessory use
regulations herein as applicable; and
(D) Storage of construction materials of all types completely within a building.
Section 2. Section 155.217 of the Apple Valley City Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 155.217 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
All uses in the I -2 district shall not generate noise, odors, glare, heat, dust, vibration or other
influences so as to constitute a detrimental effect upon the public health or safety. When an I -2
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(General Industrial) district is located within 1,000 feet of property zoned for residential or
institutional uses, the City Council may require screening, berming, landscaping, orientation of
activities, or a combination thereof on the property to minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
Section 3. Section 155.218 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to delete
clauses (C), (D), (E) and (F) and to add clause (M) or as may be renumbered accordingly with
the deletion of the other clauses to read as follows:
§ 155.218 CONDITIONAL USES.
Within any I -2 district, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses or uses deemed
similar by the City Council, except by conditional use permit:
(C) Refuse or garbage disposal;
(D) Any activity which emits smoke darker than Shade No. 3 on the Ringelmann
Chart;
(F) Incineration or reduction of waste material other than customarily incidental to a
principal use;
(M) Storage tank(s) with a holding capacity of 10,000 gallons or more or an aggregate
of tanks with a holding capacity of 10,000 gallons or more that consist of or are for the storage of
bulk crude oil, liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil, or other
flammable or combustible liquid that is constructed /installed or a replacement of any existing
tank on the property or on contiguous lots or parcels of land under the same operation on or after
January 1, 2015, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Above ground tanks shall comply with the following conditions:
(a) All tanks on the property, including any tank existing on the property as of
the date of the conditional use permit application, shall have secondary containment installed as
provided herein. For new or replacement tanks, the secondary containment shall be installed at
the time of the construction/installment of the new or replacement tank. For any tank existing on
the property as of the date of the conditional use permit application, the secondary containment
areas shall be installed pursuant to a schedule approved by the City. If a secondary containment
area contains tanks storing more than one type of substance, then the substances must be
compatible with each other as determined by the City's Fire Chief.
(b) Secondary containment areas shall consist of materials that are
impermeable to and compatible with the stored substances for which the secondary containment
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serves and that will prevent a release into the environment, including horizontal release over the
ground surface and vertical release into the underlying groundwater.
(c) Secondary containment areas shall be designed consistent with secondary
containment standards set forth in Minnesota Rules 7151.5400 (and as may be amended
hereafter). Secondary containment areas shall be of a size that will provide containment of one
and one -half times the total volume of the largest tank protected by the containment berm, as
verified through post - installation volumetric survey. Secondary containment areas shall be
constructed of material of sufficient tightness and thickness that will allow a vertical travel time
by the stored substance through the containment material of no less than seven days, as verified
through manufacturer's data for synthetic materials and through post - installation permeability
testing for clay materials. The owner /operator of the storage tanks shall have all secondary
containment construction required herein be inspected, tested and certified in writing to conform
with the requirements of this Clause (M) by licensed professional engineer certified in petroleum
storage tank construction immediately after construction has been completed and prior to filling
new or replacement storage tanks for the first time.
( d ) Access roads that are capable of supporting the City's fire apparatus shall
be constructed to provide full access around and within 150 feet of each tank. The access road
shall meet the fire apparatus road design specifications as provided in the Minnesota State Fire
Code, Chapter 5, and as may be amended hereafter.
(e) Upon petition of the operator, the City's Public Works Director and Fire
Chief, in their sole discretion, may jointly recommend approval of the use of an alternative
secondary containment design in lieu of the requirements herein, provided the proposed
alternative containment area is designed by a Minnesota licensed professional engineer and said
engineer certifies that the alternative design alternative design equivalently meets the
requirements provided in sub - clause (c) herein.
(f) When a facility containing storage tanks is expanded, the City may require
the applicant to conduct and submit to the City ground water susceptibility studies and fire safety
and emergency response analysis within 90 days of the City's request which will not be
requested more than every five (5) years unless a fire or a leak spill of product on the site has
occurred earlier.
(g) Direct fire suppression/protection system(s) shall be installed on site for
all storage tanks. For new or replacement tanks, the fire suppression/protection system(s) shall
be installed at the time of the construction installment of the new or replacement tank. For the
tank(s) existing on the property as of the date of the conditional use permit application, the fire
suppression/protection system(s) shall be installed pursuant to a schedule approved by the City.
Where required by the Fire Chief , atmospheric tanks shall have foam fire protection systems
with all foam concentrate material stored on the property with the minimum amount of foam
concentrate stored on the property required to extinguish the largest storage tank on site and pre-
plumbed to the fire suppression/protection system(s).
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h U • on $ etition of the o • erator the Cit 's Public Works Director and Fire
Chief, in their sole discretion, may jointly recommend approval of the use of an alternative fire
suppression system(s) in lieu of the requirements herein, provided the proposed alternative
system is designed by a Minnesota licensed fire protection engineer and said engineer certifies
that the alternative design equivalently meets the requirements provided in sub - clause (g) herein.
(2) Below ground tanks (buried) shall comply with all rules and regulations thereof as
established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
(3) Prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit hereunder, the owner and
operator of the storage tank(s) shall submit to the City a comprehensive emergency response plan
addressing any leak spill or fire at the property. The plan shall be updated and submitted to the
city every 5 years from the date of issuance of the conditional use permit.
Section 4. Section 155.219 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to add new
clause, which shall be properly numbered upon approval, to read as follows:
§ 155.219 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
Within any I -2 district, the following accessory uses, or uses deemed similar by the City
Council, are permitted:
() Above ground storage tank(s) consisting of or for the storage of bulk crude oil,
liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil, or other flammable or
combustible liquid with a holding capacity of less than 10,000 gallons or an aggregate of storage
tanks with a holding capacity of less than 10,000 gallons on the property, provided:
(1) The storage and use of the liquid stored in the tanks are incidental to and an
integral part of the operation of the principle use on the property; and
(2) All storage tanks shall provide secondary containment and have fire
suppression system(s) as required by the Minnesota State Fire Code and as required by the City's
Fire Chief as may be necessary due to the liquid stored, the topographical conditions of the site
and surrounding area, the size and height of the tank(s), or the proximity of the tanks to
surrounding property uses.
Section 5. Filing. A copy of the ordinance shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
This copy shall be available for inspection by any persons during regular office hours.
Section 6. Summary approved. The City Council hereby determines that the text of the
summary marked "Official Summary of Ordinance No. " , a copy of which is attached hereto,
clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. The City Council further
determines that publication of the title and such summary will clearly inform the public of the
intent and effect of the ordinance.
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ATTEST:
Section 7 Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council this day of , 2015.
Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk
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Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 155.216, 155.217, 155.218 AND 155.219 REGARDING
PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL & PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES IN I -2
DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO PETROLEUM STORAGE
TANKS
The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. approved by the City
Council of Apple Valley on
This ordinance amends the use and regulation of storage tanks consisting of or
for the storage of bulk crude oil, liquid petroleum products such as gasoline,
diesel fuel, and heating oil, or other flammable or combustible liquids. A storage
tank having a holding capacity of 10,000 or more gallons or an aggregate of
tanks having a holding capacity of 10,000 or more gallons installed after January
1, 2015 shall be to a conditional use permit. A storage tank having a holding
capacity of less than 10,000 gallons or an aggregate of tanks having a holding
capacity of less than 10,000 gallons is a permitted accessory use provided the
liquids stored in the tanks are incidental to and an integral part of the operation
of the principle use on the property. The ordinance also deletes, as permitted
uses, coal or tar asphalt distillation, rendering works, and distillation of bones.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular
office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th
Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124.
Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
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MAGELLAN"
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Bruce W. Heine
Director Government and Media Affairs
Once Williams Center MD 27
Tulsa, OK 74172
Mr. Bruce Nordquist
Community Development Director
City of Apple Valley
7100 147 Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124 -9016
RE: City of Apple Valley Draft Ordinance
Dear Mr. Nordquist:
Sincerely,
Bruce W. Heine
October 13, 2015
Thank you for your October 2, 2015 letter regarding the Draft Ordinance amending the I -2
zoning within the City of Apple Valley. We appreciate your recognition that we have taken
action to protect the environment and enhance overall operations at the facility. As you know, we
are proud to be a corporate citizen in Apple Valley and we continue to look forward to a strong
working relationship with the City.
It is a top priority for Magellan to operate our facility in Apple Valley and throughout the
twenty -four states where we have assets in compliance with all laws and regulations. We will
comply with the provisions of any rule, law or Ordinance adopted by a legislative or regulatory
body which regulates our company and assets.
We offered several suggestions on the draft Ordinance to City staff which were not included in
the most recent version. While there are several provisions in the Ordinance we agree with, we
believe the entire Ordinance will not ultimately achieve the objectives of the City or Magellan.
Specifically, we do not believe the provisions contained in the most recent version of the
Ordinance provide efficient methods of addressing potential incidents at the facility which may
lead to a release of refined petroleum products or a tank fire. Making modifications at our facility
is not just a matter of economics. We desire to make modifications based on science and
practical experience as a leader in our industry.
We look forward to working with you and your colleagues at the City of Apple Valley in the
future as a valued stakeholder in the community. After all, the entire state of Minnesota depends
on our Apple Valley facility to store and distribute adequate quantities of refined petroleum
products to meet the needs of the state's consumers.
I-2 (General Industrial)
Zone Amendments
Planning Commission Meeting
October 21, 2015
Proposed Ordinance Amending
I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning
District
1.Delete Obsolete and Heavy Nuisance
Industrial Uses
2.Provide Additional Performance
Standards for Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks
I-2 Zoning
Delete Obsolete and Heavy
Nuisance Industrial Uses
1.From Permitted Uses:
On-site slaughtering of animals
Coal or tar asphalt distillation
Rendering works
Distillation of bones
2.From Conditional Uses:
Refuse or garbage disposal
Activity that emits smoke darker than Shade No. 3 on
the RinglemannChart
Auto wrecking, junkyard, used auto parts (open
storage) and similar
Incineration or reduction of waste material other than
customarily incidental to a primary use.
1,000’ Buffer from I-2
Amend I-2 Uses
§155.217 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
All uses in the I-2 district shall not generate noise, odors,
glare, heat, dust, vibration or other influences so as to
constitute a detrimental effect upon the public health or
safety. When an I-2 (General Industrial) district is located
within 1,000 feet of property zoned for residential or
institutional uses, the City Council may require screening,
berming, landscaping, orientation of activities, or a
combination thereof on the property to minimize impacts
on adjacent properties.
Current I-2 Zone Requirements
for Bulk Fuel Storage
§155.216 PERMITTED USES.
Within any I-2 district, no structure or land shall be used
except for one or more of the following uses, or uses deemed
similar by the City Council:
(C) Crude oil, gasoline or other liquid storage tanks;
Proposed Amendments for
Bulk Fuel Storage
Protect the environment (surface/ground
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water)
Protect public safety (leaks, spills, fire)
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Proposed Amendments
Tanks for storage of crude oil, liquid petroleum (gasoline, diesel
fuel, heating oil) or other flammable or combustible liquids.
1.Those that are existing and in operation in I-2 continue to be
permitted uses in the zoning district.
2.Any tanks added or replaced after [Placeholder Date], are
subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) or accessory use
regulations.
3.Tanks less than 10,000 gallons shall provide secondary
containment (ground protection) and fire suppression as
required by the Fire Code and Fire Chief.
4.Below ground tanks must comply with all rules of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Tanks Greater than 10,000
Gallons
Typically 9,000
Gallons
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Environmental Protection Requirements:
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Must provide both horizontal and vertical spill
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and leak protection through secondary
containment(berming and impervious lining).
Post-installation inspection must confirm
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containment area of 1-1/2 times the total
volume of the largest tank in the containment
berm and vertical travel time of no less than
7 daysthrough the containment section.
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Environmental Protection Requirements
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(Cont’d):
Containment area must be designed and
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constructed consistent with MN Rules 7151.5400
(MPCA Above-ground storage tank containment
design requirements).
Operator may petition Public Works Director and
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Fire Chief, who may approve an alternative
secondary containment design, provided
alternative designed by MN licensed engineer and
certifies alternative equivalently meets the
requirements of MN Rules 7151.5400.
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Environmental Protection Requirements
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(Cont’d):
New or replacement tanks –secondary
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containment must be installed as required
by ordinance.
Existing tanks –when CUP issued for new
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or replacement tanks, secondary
containment shall be installed on existing
tanks according to a schedule approved by
the City.
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Public Safety Requirements:
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Access roads capable of supporting fire
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apparatus providing full access within 150 ftof
each tank required.
Direct fire protection/suppression shall be pre-
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plumbed to all tanks.
In the case of atmospheric tanks, foam fire
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protection is required with foam concentrate
material stored on site.
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Public Safety Requirements (Cont’d):
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When facility expanded, City may require
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ground water susceptibility studies, fire safety
and emergency response analysis. City will not
require more than every 5 years unless fire or
leak/spill occurs earlier.
Prior to issuance of a conditional use permit,
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owner and operator must submit a
comprehensive emergency response plan
addressing any leak and/or fire. Must be
updated every 5 years.
Fuel Storage Tanks Greater
than 10,000 Gallons
Public Safety Requirements (Cont’d):
•
New or replacement tanks –fire protection
•
must be installed as required by ordinance.
Existing tanks –when CUP issued for new
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or replacement tanks, fire protection shall
be installed on existing tanks according to a
schedule approved by the City.
Public Outreach
Public Hearing Held March 18, 2015
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41 total notices mailed to property owners
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and tenants of I-2 (General Industrial)
zoned property along with copy of draft
ordinance.
Owners of I-2 property support eliminating
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high nuisance industrial uses.
Public Outreach
Owners of smaller above-ground tanks
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concerned about need for CUP for any and
all tanks.
Tanks (or aggregate total of tanks) of
10,000 gallons or more require CUP.
Tanks (or aggregate) less than 10,000
gallons allowed as permitted accessory use
with conditions.
Public Outreach
Concern expressed about specific elements of
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the fire protection and secondary containment
requirements for new bulk fuel storage tanks.
City priority is to ensure highest levels of fire,
public safety and ground water protection.
City priority also to have clear and objective
standards in the ordinance.
Ordinance modified to allow an alternate
design for fire protection and secondary
containment, but an engineer must certify the
alternative design meets the standards
provided in the ordinance.
Public Outreach
Concern expressed about the requirement
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to provide upgraded secondary
containment and fire suppression/
protection on the existing facility
immediately.
New and replacement tanks would need to
meet the new requirements.
Existing tanks would be required to be put
on a schedule for retrofit approved by City
when new or replacement tank is installed.
Recommended Motion
Recommend Approval of Draft Ordinance
Amending I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District
Related to Obsolete Uses and Bulk Fuel Storage.
Questions?
PROJECT NAME:
Apple Valley Senior Housing - Dominium
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Sketch Plan Review of proposed rezoning from "M-8C" (Multiple family, 12 to 24 units/acre)
to "PD" (Planned Development) and Site Plan Review/Building Permit Authorization to
construct a 164-unit senior apartment building on the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and
140 Street West.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kathy Bodmer, Planner
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development Department
APPLICANT:
Dominium
PROJECT NUMBER:
N/A
APPLICATION DATE:
60 DAYS:
120 DAYS:
N/A
City of Apple
ey
ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
7A
October 21, 2015
Other Business
Proposed Action
• No official action is required. The owner wishes to introduce the project and receive
feedback from the Planning Commission prior to submitting a formal application.
• It is recommended that the Planning Commission not state specifically whether or not they
would approve or deny the request, but rather, identify the specific zoning questions or issues
they might have with the proposed project.
Project Summary/Issues
Zoning: The property is currently zoned M-8C which allows multiple family residential with a density of 12
to 24 units/acre. In an M-8 zoning district, densities may be increased to 32 units/acre for a four story building
and 40 units per acre in a five story building by conditional use permit through density bonuses. Multiple-
family housing for seniors is a permitted use in the zoning district. The petitioner will be requesting a
rezoning of the property to "PD" (Planned Development) to allow fewer parking stalls and relief from some of
the setback requirements. A rezoning to PD will require the applicant to provide a written statement of how a
rezoning of this property to a PD designation will benefit the public interest.
Site Challenges: The parcel is difficult to develop due to its topography and proximity to Cedar Avenue and
140th Street. The site has a significant hill next to Granite Avenue on the west side of the site. Approximately
30' of grade change occurs from the southeast corner of the site to the peak of the hill adjacent to Granite
Avenue. Cedar Avenue is classified as a Principal Arterial road and 140 Street is classified as a Major
Collector. Currently, the traffic volume on Cedar Avenue is 45,000 trips per day which is expected to increase
to 63,000 by 2030 (source: Draft 2030 Comp Plan). Similarly, 140th Street currently has 9,800 trips per day
which is expected to increase to 12,400 by 2030. Access to the site is only available from Granite Avenue on
the west side of the property. The site has several significant trees, but they are mostly elm and boxelder.
Site Plan: The sketch plan shows the 4-story senior apartment building with underground parking located
parallel to Cedar Avenue. The building will have 164 units which will result in a density of 45.6 units/acre.
The sketch indicates that 143 garage parking stalls and 50 surface parking stalls would be provided which is a
ratio of 1.18 parking stalls per unit. In a market rate apartment development, parking is required at 1 garage
stall and 1.5 surface stalls per unit (2.5 spaces/unit). Variances were granted to other recent senior
developments based upon the unique needs of seniors. The Timbers provides 1.109 spaces/unit, Summerhill
provides 1.84 spaces/unit, and Orchard Square/Cortland Square provide 1.13 spaces/unit.
Two access drives are shown to the site from Granite Avenue. Although the northern driveway does not
perfectly align with the Summerhill driveway to the west, the City Engineer states that it is not a significant
issue because of the low traffic volume. No additional access drives will be permitted to the site from Cedar
Avenue or 140th Street.
Exterior Elevation Perspective: A perspective drawing is provided that shows the exterior of the building. A
variety of materials and varying roofline helps to provide visual interest and breaks up the massing of the
building.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment(s)
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Oblique Aerial Photo
4. Contour Map
5. Sketch Site Plan
6. Sketch Exterior Perspectives
7. Sketch Grading Plans
8. Sketch Utilities
9. Engineering Memo
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Valley
TO: Kathy Bodmer, Planner
FROM: Brandon S. Anderson, Acting City Engineer
DATE: October 14, 2015
SUBJECT: Dominium Senior Apartments Sketch Plan Review
(Cedar Avenue and 140 Street)
Kathy,
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Public Works
The following are comments regarding the Dominium sketch plan submitted October 02, 2015.
Please include these items as conditions to approval.
General
• All work and infrastructure within public easements or right of way shall be to City
standards.
• No trees will be permitted in public easements.
• A pre- construction meeting shall be held prior to beginning any work on the site.
Permits
• Provide a copy of the executed Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, Met Council, Department of Labor and any other required permits prior to
construction.
• A right of way permit will be required for all work within public easements or right of
way.
• A Natural Resource Management Permit (NRMP) will be required prior to any land
disturbing activity commences.
Site
• Provide additional dimensions on the site plan indicating dimensions to access points,
radiuses, drive lane widths, etc...
• Indicate location of ADA parking stalls.
• Consider additional sidewalk connection along the north side of the north entrance from
main entrance of facility to Granite Avenue sidewalk.
Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control
• Soil borings /testing shall be provided to ensure soil in the area of infiltration features are
suitable for infiltration.
• Storm water requirements as identified in the Apple Valley Surface Water Management
Plan must be met. This includes infiltration, water quality, and rate control.
• The retaining walls shown surrounding the east and south boundary of site and along
Granite Avenue shall be identified to be privately owned and maintained. The wall appears
to be located within a public drainage and utility easement, and shall not be the
responsibility of the City of Apple Valley.
• A decorative fence may be required along Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and along the south
property line at the top of the proposed retaining walls should open space include patios
and/or walkways for pedestrian usage.
• A decorative fence will be required between the sidewalk along Granite Avenue and
proposed parking lot retaining wall.
• It is recommended the applicant work with the adjacent property owner to the south to
incorporate existing retaining walls into the proposed wall layout to avoid multiple tiered
wall configurations.
• Provide the overall site composite Curve Number (CN) along with the impervious % on the
plans and in drainage report.
• The NWL, 100-year HWL and EOF should be indicated on plan sheets for storm water
pond and infiltration basins. Hydraulic calculations are required for underground
perforated pipe system(s).
Storm Sewer
• Provide storm sewer calculations and detailed drainage report for stormwater requirements.
(Rational method and Hydrocad routing). Confirmation of existing storm sewer capacity is
required for connection along Cedar Avenue and 140 street.
• Proposed underground perforated pipe system(s) shall be privately owned and maintained.
• Storm sewer within right of way and public drainage and utility easement for purposes of
connection to public infrastructure shall be reinforced concrete pipe and meet all City
standards.
• CB connection shown to 140 street west shall be rerouted to include treatment of onsite
drainage prior to discharge from site.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
• Provide additional drawing showing required hydrant coverage for site. For the east side
of building the existing water main and hydrants are located on the NB side of Cedar
Avenue, which would not be accessible during fire demands. Indicate location of
existing hydrants on 140 and Granite Avenue.
• Additional Fire hydrants and access routes shall be provided per the Fire Marshall's
recommendation.
• All water mains located within right of way and public easements for purposes of
connection to public infrastructure shall be ductile iron pipe and meet all City standards.
• Provide drainage and utility easements over proposed utilities.
• Existing sanitary sewer and water not utilized shall be removed or abandoned and any
associated easements vacated along the eastern property line.
Landcape and Natural Resources
• Provide Tree Inventory & Preservation Plan
* A protective buffer zone in accordance with ordinance 152.57 is required (16.5 feet for
any stormwater pond) and shall be indicated on the plans.
• There can be no disturbances (cut/fill) within the canopy of the existing 24" walnut tree
along Granite Avenue. Tree preservation plan should identify the drip line and be marked
in the field prior to any construction.
• Provide Landscape plan
Dominium Senior
Apartments Sketch
Plan
Planning Commission Meeting October 21, 2015
Proposed Actions
1.Rezoning from “M-8C” (Multiple family,
12-24 units/acre) to “PD” (Planned
Development).
2.Site Plan Review/Building Permit
Authorization for 164 Senior Apartments
Location
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Map
Oblique Aerial Photo
SITE
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Contours
Sketch
Site Plan
Sketch
Grading
Plan
Sketch
Utility
Plan
Sketch Elevations
Issues
1.Site has significant topography from southeast
to west.
2.Site has many trees which are primarily elm
and boxelder.
3.Entire site will be graded in order to construct
building –except preserved black walnut.
4.Petitioner requesting rezoning to PD –What is
the public benefit?
5.Compatibility of this development with
surrounding developments.
Recommended Action
No official action required for sketch plan.
•
Owner wishes to introduce the project and
•
receive feedback.
Recommended that Planning Commission
•
not state specifically whether or not they
would approve or deny the request, but
rather to identify specific zoning questions
or issues they might have with the
proposed project.