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05/04/2016
••• •••• ••••• •••• ••• City of Apple VaIiey Meeting Location: Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 MAY 4, 2016 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 APRIL 20, 2016 4. CONSENT ITEMS - -NONE-- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - -NONE-- 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Wilking Driveway Width Variance — Consider a request for variance to increase the allowable width of a residential driveway from 40% of the lot width to 50.8% of the lot width. (PC 16-19-V) LOCATION: 5264 145th Street West PETITIONER: Joseph Wilking B. TCF Bank — Consideration of comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, subdivision by preliminary plat, variances and site plan review/building permit authorization for proposed 2,400 - sq. ft. bank with drive -up lane(s) on a portion of an eight -acre parcel. LOCATION: 14201 Cedar Avenue PETITIONER: TCF Bank and Mount Olivet Assembly of God Church 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. 8. ADJOURNMENT NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Regular Scheduled Meeting - Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Regular Scheduled Meeting - Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Thursday, May 12, 2016 Informal Regular Scheduled Meeting Thursday, May 26, 2016 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 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. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 20, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice -Chair Burke at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Angela Polozun, Paul Scanlan, and David Schindler. Members Absent: Tom Melander Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Engineer Brandon Anderson and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice -Chair Burke asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 6, 2016 Vice -Chair Burke asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 2016. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Abstain — 1 (Schindler) 4. CONSENT ITEMS --NONE-- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCF Bank at Mount Olivet — Public hearing to consider comprehensive plan amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial), rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business), subdivision by preliminary plat of Mount Olivet Second Addition to create a 16,570 sq. ft. parcel, variances and site plan review/building permit authorization for construction of a 2,400 sq. ft. bank with drive-thru facilities. (PC16-13-PZSVB) LOCATION: 14201 Cedar Avenue PETITIONER: TCF National Bank and Mount Olivet Assembly of God Church CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Vice -Chair Burke opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planner Kathy Bodmer stated TCF Bank requests consideration of following actions on the Mt. Olivet site, 14201 Cedar Avenue, to subdivide a small parcel for construction of a bank facility: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial) • Rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business) • Subdivision by Preliminary Plat to Create a 16,570 sq. ft. lot • Variances o Reducing the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 8' o Reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero, and o Reducing the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 • Site Plan/Building Permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. TCF Bank with drive- thru facilities. TCF wishes to buy a 16,570 sq. ft. parcel from Mount Olivet Assembly of God to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. bank with three drive-thru lanes. Several land use actions would be required to allow the rezoning and subdivision. The property is guided "INS" (Institutional) in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; commercial uses such as banks are not permitted in this designation. Any new lot for the bank would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan from "INS" to "C" (Commercial). In addition to review and approval by the City, the Comprehensive Plan amendment requires review and approval by the Metropolitan Council. When the City Council reviews a request to amend its Comprehensive Plan, it has the most discretion to make its land use decision to ensure any amendment is consistent with the City's goals and vision. The proposed bank would require a rezoning of the new lot; staff believes a zoning designation of "LB" (Limited Business) would be appropriate given the properties north of 142nd Street are zoned LB. A variance for building setbacks and approval of a shared parking plan would be required. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 8 -acre church lot to create a 16,570 sq. ft. parcel on the corner of Cedar Avenue and 142nd Street W. Because the site is adjacent to Cedar Avenue, any plat must be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission. No access is shown from Cedar Avenue. Parkland dedication of cash -in -lieu of land would be required for the subdivision. Vice -Chair Burke asked if the County had concerns of the setback for Cedar Avenue. Ms. Bodmer answered that Dakota County reviewed the site plan and grading plan as part of their review and they did not raise any objection. Commissioner Scanlan inquired about the short sidewalk at the north end of the building and where the sidewalk leads to. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Mike Kraft, Mike Kraft Architects, commented that the sidewalk was for an emergency exit and will also be used for trash removal. Commissioner Scanlan commented that all four sides of the building are visible to the public and he would like to see more architectural design on the north and west exposures to carry that same balance. Mr. Kraft agreed that the building is very visible on this corner and said the drive -up canopy is different and does not see any reason they could not bring in more secondary material to dress the north and west sides of the building. Trevor Beckman, Manager at TCF Bank in Apple Valley, introduced himself and said they are excited about the new bank location and are looking forward to a good partnership with Mount Olivet. Ronald Mansmith, 14055 Granite Avenue, expressed concern for the amount of traffic to be at the intersection of 142nd Street and Granite Avenue that would be generated with the recent apartment building to the north that was just approved by the City. He added that when traveling southbound there is a blind intersection there and how could traffic traveling east and west on 142nd Street be slowed down. Joanne Zurcher, 14255 Glencove Trail, also had a concern for traffic flow in the area due to the intersection at Cedar Avenue only allowing for cars to travel south. She feels that drivers will opt to use Pennock Avenue more. She inquired if the rezoning will be done before the site is split off from the rest of the property or will the entire property be rezoned. Ms. Bodmer clarified that the church has no plans to relocate so the zoning and comprehensive plan designation will remain as it is today. There would be no change. It is only the small piece of land that would be rezoned. Vice -Chair Burke closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. B. PHS Cobblestone Lake Senior Housing Development — Public hearing to consider comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, replat of existing outlots and site plan/building permit authorization to allow for the construction 175 -unit continuum of care facility. (PC 16- 14-.PZSB) LOCATION: Intersection of 157th Street West and Cobblestone Lake Parkway PETITIONER: Tradition Development and Presbyterian Homes and Services Vice -Chair Burke opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the applicant is proposing a 175 -unit continuum of care complex on 12.28 acres. The site is located along the east side of Cobblestone Lake Parkway, south of Embry Path and north of Elmhurst Lane. The site is currently made up of three outlots that have a variety of Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning designations. The applicant is proposing to CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2016 Page 4 of 6 replat the existing outlots into one (1) lot and one (1) outlot. The proposed lot will be the location of continuum of care facility and the outlot will be dedicated as public park. Approval of amendments to the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, rezoning of the property and site plan review/building permit authorization are other entitlements needed for this project. The site plan identified future expansion that will include an additional 64 independent living units and an 80 -bed skilled nursing facility, which will need City review and consideration. Improvements to the park will include a parking lot, shelter and other amenities. He shared that the City received an $896,000 Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) grant in 2011, of which S598,000 is to be used for land acquisition and utility construction for the continuum of care facility, and $298,000 for Cobblestone Lake public park improvements. Terms of the grant required that the funds be used by the December 31, 2014, which did not happen. The City did apply and received a two-year extension that will expire December 31, 2016. Jacob Fick, South Shore Development, commented that a senior facility has been sought after for a long time to complete the life cycle housing in Cobblestone Lake. They held a neighborhood meeting and took comments and concerns from people living in the area. Their plans would be to open in 2017. John Mehrkens, Presbyterian Homes and Services, presented a history of their organization and said they are excited to bring their ministry to Apple Valley. Commissioner Scanlan, referencing to the areas on the north and south ends that will be used for future building consideration, asked how that will be handled for landscaping. He expressed concern for the building massing and asked if there were any visualization from the east end of the lake looking west toward the building that would include the commercial area in the background. He inquired how the front entry would look and how the signage would sit that close to the roundabout. He asked for what the color palette would be. Scott Black, Essential Decision Inc., said it would be handled by lawn and some buffering so they can distinguish between what is public park and private property. They are open to ideas for the entrance to the building and any color changes and that they still have a review process coming from Cobblestone. Commissioner Alwin also agreed that it would be helpful to see the visual coming from the Target Store and asked if the topography slopes down by the time you get to the building site. Mr. Fick said that the land does slope down toward the lake. Gayle Woodbury, 15961 Elmwood Way, commented that looking up from the lake a 4 -story building will actually look like a 6 -story building and had a concern for the color scheme. She would like to see some additional landscaping along the berms and the public path. She asked about the access for service delivery trucks and how they would get into the site. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2016 Page 5 of 6 Robin Ruegg, 15635 Eddington Way, said she had no particular concerns except to be involved in the process. She had more questions for the Parks and Recreation Department related to handicapped accessibility for the park. Kim Ritter, 15 879 Eastbend Way, commented that there already is a 60 -unit apartment building there and asked if we really need that much more. She had a concern for parking at the facility with the number of staff people that would be working there. She welcomes the project but had concerns that the massiveness is a little overwhelming. She said no buildings around the lake are 4 stories. She said she called several senior apartment buildings and the majority of them are only 3 stories at the highest. Dennis Hanson, 15 829 Eastbend Way, said he was surprised at the size and mass of the building and has concerns for the height. Liisa Labno, 15695 Duck Pond Way, objects to the vertical massing and horizontal massing. She does not think this is a good project. She objects and would like to see a re -design. Elizabeth Pick, 15638 Eddington Way, understands that senior housing is important but thinks this is too big. Vice -Chair Burke closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann recommending approval for submittal to the Metropolitan Council of the amendments to the 2030 Land Use Map to designating Lot 1, Block 1, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AT COBBLESTONE LAKE, "HD" (High Density Residential/12+ units per acre) and Outlot A, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AT COBBLESTONE LAKE to "P" (Parks and Open Space). Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS --NONE-- 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Vice -Chair Burke asked for a motion to adjourn. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2016 Page 6 of 6 MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Respectfully Submitted, Murphy, Planning Dep Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on Tom Melander, Chair City of AppVaIiey ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SECTION: 6 May 4, 2016 Land Use/Action Items PROJECT NAME: Wilking Driveway Width Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION Joseph Wilking, 5264 — 145th Street West requests consideration of a variance to the maximum driveway width requirement in order to expand his existing driveway to serve a 3 -stall garage. The zoning code § 155.378(L)(1) limits the width of driveways to 40% of the width of the lot up to a maximum width of 36', which ever dimension is smaller. Only a 26' wide driveway (40% of lot width) would be allowed on the subject lot. Mr. Wilking requests a variance to construct a 33' wide driveway (50.8% of lot width) in order to serve a 3 -stall garage. STAFF CONTACT: Kathy Bodmer, Planner DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development Department APPLICANT: Joseph Wilking PROJECT NUMBER: PC 16-19-V APPLICATION DATE: 60 DAYS: 120 DAYS: April 20, 2016 June 18, 2016 June 17, 2016 Proposed Action The Staff reviews variance applications based strictly upon the requirements of the state statutes and the City Code which require that the applicant establish that there are practical difficulties present in order for a variance to be granted, and that logical alternatives are not available. Staff therefore recommends approval of the variance with the following motion: • Recommend approval of a variance to construct a driveway that increases the maximum driveway width from 26' (40% of the lot width) to 33' (50.8% of the lot width), subject to compliance with all City Codes, based upon the following practical difficulties and with the following conditions: Practical Difficulties: 1. The petitioner has sufficient space available on his lot to construct a third garage stall. 2. A permit has been received to construct a third garage stall on this property. 3. The maximum driveway width allowed at 40% of the 65' wide lot is 26'; a 26' wide driveway is too narrow to adequately serve a three -stall garage. 4. The petitioner requests a 33' wide driveway which is still less than the maximum 36' wide driveway. Conditions of Approval: 1. The driveway may not be expanded until the third garage stall is under construction. 2. The petitioner must obtain the necessary final inspection and final approval for a building addition constructed in 2002 but never final approved by the City. 3. The property owner must identify the location of the west lot line and confirm the location of the driveway in relation to the property line. Project Summary/Issues Joseph Wilking, 5264 — 145th Street West, requests consideration of a variance to the maximum driveway width requirement in order to construct a driveway to serve a 3 -stall garage. The zoning code § 155.378(L)(1) limits the width of driveways to the smaller of 40% of the width of the lot up to a maximum of 36'. Mr. Wilking plans to add a third garage stall to his garage, but his lot is narrower than typically found in the City. Mr. Wilking's lot is 65' wide which would limit the width of his driveway to a maximum of 26'. A 26' wide driveway would only cover about 1/2 of the third garage stall, so he is requesting a variance to construct a 33' wide driveway. Definition of "Practical difficulties": • The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning provisions of the code; • The plight of the applicant is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the applicant; and • The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. • Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. In order to grant a variance, the City considers the following factors to determine whether the applicant established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the provision(s) of this Chapter: 1. Special conditions apply to the structure or land in question that are particular to the property and do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district or vicinity in which the land is located; 2. The granting of the proposed variance will not be contrary to the intent of this chapter; 3. The special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the owner/applicant; 4. The granting of the variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate practical difficulties in complying with the zoning provisions of this Code; and 5. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to alleviate the practical difficulty. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Attachments: 1. Applicant Letter 2. Location Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Lot Survey with Garage Addn Shown 5. Site Plan 6. Floor Plan Wilking Garage Variance PROJECT REVIEW Existing Conditions Property Location: 5264 — 145th Street West Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 3, Delaney Park Second Addition Comprehensive Plan Designation LD - (Low Density Residential, 2 to 6 units/acre) Zoning Classification PD -163, Zone 7 (Single family detached dwellings, min. lot. 7,500 sq. ft.) Existing Platting Platted lot. Current Land Use Single family detached dwelling Size: 8,450 sq. ft. Topography: Existing Vegetation Urban Landscape Other Significant Natural Features None identified. Adjacent Properties/Land Uses NORTH 5263 — 145th St (Delaney Park 2nd Addn) Comprehensive Plan LD -Low Density Residential (0-6 units/acre) Zoning/Land Use PD -163, Zone 7 SOUTH 14538 Embassy Ave (Delaney Park 4th Addn) Comprehensive Plan LD -Low Density Residential (0-6 units/acre) Zoning/Land Use PD -163, Zone 7 EAST 5250 — 145th St (Delaney Park 2nd Addn) Comprehensive Plan LD -Low Density Residential (0-6 units/acre) Zoning/Land Use PD -163, Zone 7 WEST 14577 Elysium Place (Delaney Park 2nd Addn) Comprehensive Plan LD -Low Density Residential (0-6 units/acre) Zoning/Land Use PD -163, Zone 7 Joseph M. Wilking 5264 145TH ST W Apple Valley, MN 55124 April 20, 2016 Apple Valley Planning Commission: •Tom Melander, Chair •Tim Burke, Vice Chair •David Schindler, Secretary •Ken Alwin •Keith Diekmann • Angela Polozun •Paul Scanlan Dear Apple Valley Planning Commission: I am writing to request a variance to the width of my driveway. I have been working with Apple Valley Planner Kathy Bodmer. She has advised me to request this variance because I currently have a two car garage and I am adding another garage. With the current limitations on the width of a driveway (26 ft.), I would not have enough driveway to allow me to drive into the new garage that I would like to build. The total width I need is 32 ft. 3-7/8 inches. This would still keep me more than 3 ft. away from the border of my yard, as required in the (Delany Park 2nd addition) neighborhood that I live in. I have provided a drawing on the next page. I look forward to seeing and hearing from you. Sincerely, Joseph M. Wilking Home Owner Apple Valley Planning Commission: April 20, 2016 Page 2 LLLL WOMISMINEWSZ*4-MgaStWeNNAMMUMMIXANOWSWN05$W1W,MONSWOIW` Wea,-;Sfgcat*4-4*A=.WMNSO***ZOSW,.4- w 143RD ST R3 1 1 I 44TFI 1 11.1-_.I I - it, 1.1J1V Maximum Permitted € riveway Width 'x40%.2 0 s'f+r eprs, • 0 of o p e wide& 12 31 r.® Lor 21 1$.o u. 3I © -4.64W( Pte. C.O 4D A oo I now I D cov`: Aniu,4E#o *SALE rig Sci fi LI • 015046 1.64 .112.0 1.1 mouutAst.tr I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my direct :.supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Date: $.' LeRoy H )4?/ Bohlen Registered Land Surveyor No. 10795 Dill_L 1gD HS ,311LL. 133HS J_D;COlid NOLLdThIDS30 1.1.3COlid IANDISG :AO 0301A0/1c1 S9NIMVII0 0 0 ti kri ir) 31V0 Acl NOIL4IlDS30 'ON Dill_L 1gD HS ,311LL. 133HS J_D;COlid NOLLdThIDS30 1.1.3COlid IANDISG :AO 0301A0/1c1 S9NIMVII0 0 0 ti kri ir) 311I1.LJJHS ;311I1133HS 2�d ..03101d�I :NOLL.1.30 .103CO21d 2���IS�a :A8 a3aIAO21d SSNIMb110 DATE: 4/26/2016 SCALE: SHEET: ri 1 31VCI A8 NOI1dI20S30 'ON City of Apple Valley ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SECTION: 6 5 May 4, 2016 Land Use Action PROJECT NAME: TCF Bank at Mount Olivet PROJECT DESCRIPTION TCF Bank requests consideration of following actions on the Mt. Olivet site, 14201 Avenue, to subdivide a small parcel for construction of a bank facility: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial) • Rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business) • Subdivision by Preliminary Plat to Create a 16,570 sq. ft. lot • Variances o Reducing the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 10' o Reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero, and o Reducing the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 • Site Plan/Building Permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. TCF Bank with drive- thru facilities. STAFF CONTACT: Kathy Bodmer, Planner DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development Department APPLICANT: Mount Olivet Assembly of God/TCF Bank PROJECT NUMBER: PC16-13-PZSVB APPLICATION DATE: 60 DAYS: 120 DAYS: March 25, 2016 May 23, 2016 July 22, 2016 Proposed Action Staff finds that the development substantially complies with the City requirements and therefore is recommending approval of the project with the following motions: 1. Recommend approval of a comprehensive plan amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial) on the property to be preliminary platted as Lot 2, MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION. 2. Recommend approval of a rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business) on the property to be preliminary platted as Lot 2, MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. 3. Recommend approval of the subdivision by preliminary plat of MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION subject to compliance with all City Code requirements and the following conditions: a. Approval of the preliminary plat is subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. b. A cross -access and cross -parking easement shall be executed between the bank and the church and filed with the two property deeds at the time of filing of the final plat. c. The park dedication requirement shall be satisfied by a cash -in -lieu of land dedication. d. The City Engineer shall review final construction plans to determine whether a public or private project will be needed for the installation of municipal utilities to Lot 2. 4. Recommend approval of the following variances on the property preliminary platted as Lot 2, MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION, subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and compliance with all City Codes: a. Reducing the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 10'. b. Reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero. c. Reducing the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 spaces subject to execution of a cross -parking agreement. 5. Recommend approval of the site plan/building permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. TCF Bank with drive-thru facilities on the property preliminary platted as Lot 2, MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION, subject to compliance with all City Codes and the following conditions: a. Site plan/building permit authorization is subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and variances. b. A nursery bid list shall be submitted at the time of application of the building permit that confirms that the value of the landscape plantings meets or exceeds 2-1/2% of the value of the construction of the building. c. The boulevard trees along Cedar Avenue shall be protected with tree protection fencing during construction. d. The property owner shall provide evidence that Dakota County authorized the construction of the patio feature within the County right-of-way. e. No sign approval is given at this time; a separate sign permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any signage on the site. f. Plans are subject to final review and approval by the City Engineer. 000 city of Apple Valley ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SECTION: 6 13 May 4, 2016 Land Use Action 1 PROJECT NAME: TCF Bank at Mount Olivet PROJECT DESCRIPTION TCF Bank requests consideration of following actions on the Mt. Olivet site, 14201 Cedar Avenue, to subdivide a small parcel for construction of a bank facility: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial) • Rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business) • Subdivision by Preliminary Plat to Create a 16,570 sq. ft. lot • Variances o Reducing the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 10' o Reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero, and o Reducing the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 • Site Plan/Building Permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. TCF Bank with drive- thru facilities. STAFF CONTACT: Kathy Bodmer, Planner DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development Department APPLICANT: Mount Olivet Assembly of God/TCF Bank PROJECT NUMBER: PC 16-13 -PZSVB APPLICATION DATE: 60 DAYS: 120 DAYS: March 25, 2016 May 23, 2016 July 22, 2016 Proposed Action Staff finds that the development substantially complies with the City requirements and therefore is recommending approval of the project with the following motions: 1. Recommend approval of a comprehensive plan amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "C" (Commercial) of the newly created Lot 2 of TCF National Bank of Apple Valley, MN preliminary plat. 2. Recommend approval of a rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "LB" (Limited Business) of the newly created Lot 2 of TCF National Bank of Apple Valley, MN preliminary plat subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. 3. Recommend approval of the subdivision by preliminary plat of TCF National Bank of Apple Valley, MN subject to compliance with all City Code requirements and the following conditions: a. Approval of the preliminary plat is subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. b. A cross -access and cross -parking easement shall be executed between the bank and the church and filed with the two property deeds at the time of filing of the final plat. c. The park dedication requirement shall be satisfied by a cash -in -lieu of land dedication. d. The City Engineer shall review final construction plans to determine whether a public or private project will be needed for the installation of municipal utilities to Lot 2. 4. Recommend approval of the following variances subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and compliance with all City Codes: a. Reducing the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 10'. b. Reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero. c. Reducing the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 spaces subject to execution of a cross -parking agreement. 5. Recommend approval of the site plan/building permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. TCF Bank with drive-thru facilities subject to compliance with all City Codes and the following conditions: a. Site plan/building permit authorization is subject to approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and variances. b. A nursery bid list shall be submitted at the time of application of the building permit that confirms that the value of the landscape plantings meets or exceeds 2-1/2% of the value of the construction of the building. c. The boulevard trees along Cedar Avenue shall be protected with tree protection fencing during construction. d. The property owner shall provide evidence that Dakota County authorized the construction of the patio feature within the County right-of-way. e. No sign approval is given at this time; a separate sign permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any signage on the site. f. Plans are subject to final review and approval by the City Engineer. Project Summary/Issues Mount Olivet Assembly of God wishes to subdivide a 16,570 sq. ft. parcel from its existing 8 -acre site to sell to TCF Bank for construction of a 2,400 sq. ft. bank with three drive-thru lanes. A comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, subdivision by preliminary plat, variances and site plan review/building permit authorization are requested. The public hearing was conducted for this item at the April 20, 2016, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission and residents raised questions concerning the building elevations, landscape plan, and traffic generation. Variances: The proposed development would meet all of the requirements of the "LB" (Limited Business) zoning district, except for the three requested variances: A reduction of the building setback from 50' to 10' adjacent to the Cedar Avenue right-of-way line, a reduction of the south parking lot setback from 5' to zero feet and a reduction of the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 spaces. The building variance will allow the building to be constructed closer to Cedar Avenue to promote pedestrian access to the building from Cedar Avenue. The parking lot variance is needed and appropriate because the church and bank will have a shared parking area for the two parcels. Lastly, a shared parking easement over the existing church parking area will provide the number of parking spaces needed by the bank. The off-peak nature of the two uses will allow adequate parking for both the church and the bank. Elevations: Based on comments received at the public hearing, the petitioner revised the north and west elevations by adding additional details around a door and window which provides better four- sided architecture. A second brick is used to provide additional trim detail. Landscape Plan: Based on comments received at the public hearing, the petitioner revised the landscape drawings to increase the plantings and improve the landscaping on the site. Traffic: The initial traffic study determined that the bank and the church will have different peak use times, so internal conflicts are not expected. A follow-up traffic study was conducted to determine impacts to adjacent streets resulting from the new development. The study confirmed very minimal increases in traffic on adjacent streets as a result of the development. No changes are needed to the existing street system. Given the low levels of traffic currently on Granite Avenue, any increase in traffic may be perceived by neighbors as a nuisance. Typically, when traffic levels reach between 800 and 1,000 trips per day, residents tend to notice and complain about traffic. The City Engineer very roughly calculated that when traffic levels generated by the new bank and the senior apartments are added to the existing traffic volume on Granite Avenue, the total traffic levels will be in the 400 trips per day range. Budget Impact NOA Attachment(s) 1. Location Map 2. Comp Plan Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Oblique Aerial Photo 5. Existing Conditions & Boundary Survey 6. Preliminary Plat 7. Removals Plan S. Site Plan 9. Grading Plan 10. Utility Plan 11. Landscape Plan (Revised) 12. Landscape Plan Infiltration Detail 13. SWPP Plan 14. Building Elevations (Revised) 15. Dakota Co. Plat Commission Letter 16. Neighborhood Correspondence 17. Traffic Study Existing Conditions TCF BANK AT MOUNT OLIVET PROJECT REVIEW Proaerty Location: 14201 Cedar Avenue Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, MT. OLIVET ADDITION. Comprehensive Plan Designation "INS" (Institutional) Zoning Classification "P" (Institutional). Existing Platting Platted. Current Land Use Site of Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church. Size: Mt. Olivet Church site is 8 acres; proposed TCF Bank site is 16,570 sq. ft. Topography: Relatively flat. Existing Vegetation Sod. Other Significant Natural Features None identified Adjacent Properties/Land Uses NORTH Cedar Professional Building, Children's Learning Center, and Multi -Family dwellings Comprehensive Plan "C" (Commercial) and "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) Zoning/Land Use "LB" (Limited. Business) and "M -6C" (Multiple Family Residential/6-12 units per acre) SOUTH Midway Bank and Multi -Family dwellings Comprehensive Plan C" (Commercial) and "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6- 12 units per acre) Zoning/Land Use "LB" (Limited Business) and "M -6C" (Multiple Family Residentia1/6-12 units per acre) EAST Partners in Higher Education building and Multi -Family Dwellings Comprehensive Plan "INS" (Institutional) and "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) Zoning/Land Use P" (Institutional) and "M -4C" (Multiple Family Residentia1/6-8 units per acre) WEST Multi -Family Dwellings Comprehensive Plan "LD" (Low Density ResidentiaU2-6 units per acre) and "MD" (Medium Density Residentia1/6-12 units per acre) Zoning/Land Use "M -4C" (Multiple Family Residential/6-8 units per acre) and "M -6C" (Multiple Family Residentia1/6-12 units per acre) Development Project Review Comprehensive Plan: The property is guided "INS" (Institutional) in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which allows for civic, religious and educational facilities and other similar non-profit uses. Commercial uses are not permitted in this designation. Any new lot for the bank would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan from "INS" to "C" (Commercial). In addition to review and approval by the City, the Comprehensive Plan amendment requires review and approval by the Metropolitan. Council. The site abuts Cedar Avenue and the METRO Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (Bus Rapid Transit) line, and is about /- mile from the 140tH Street Transit Station, which is a walk-up station. Several studies regarding the BRT and transit -oriented development (TOD) have been completed, and they encourage a "mix of land uses and densities at appropriate locations to maximize neighborhood and station connectivity in a manner that enhances a healthy and active lifestyle." Although a drive-thru bank is auto -oriented, the site is designed with a plaza connection to the trail on Cedar Avenue which will provide a pedestrian amenity and convenient access to the building. Zoning: The property is zoned "P" (Institutional), which allows for public and religious facilities. Banks and similar commercial uses are not permitted in this zoning district. The proposed bank would require a rezoning of the new lot; staff believes a zoning designation of "LB" (Limited Business) would be appropriate given the adjacent land uses. The proposed bank meets all of the requirements for the "LB" zoning district with the exception of the building setback from Cedar Avenue and parking. Variances would be required to reduce the TCF building setback from Cedar Avenue from 50' to 10', to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 3 (relying on a shared parking agreement) and reducing the parking setback to the south property line from 5' to zero. However, the City has been encouraging development that better integrates with surrounding uses and accommodates pedestrians and alternative transit modes, rather than just automobiles. It also encourages more pedestrian -friendly design which is accomplished when a building is located closer to the street and the parking is placed behind the building. Subdivision: The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a 16,570 sq. ft. lot for a 2,400 sq. ft. bank with drive-thru facilities. Because the site is adjacent to Cedar Avenue, any plat must be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission. A letter from the Dakota County Plat Commission is included in the staff report. No access is shown to the site from Cedar Avenue in accordance with the County's access spacing requirements. Site Plan: The site plan shows an approximately 2,400 sq. ft. bank with two drive-thru lanes for teller windows, one ATM drive-thru lane, and one bypass lane. The proposed lot is located on the southwest corner of 142nd Street W. and Cedar Avenue in an unused flat corner of the existing Mt. Olivet Church lot. The bank would share an existing driveway and parking lot with the church. The following table shows the required performance standards for the "LB" district compared to what is shown on the site plan. "LB" District or Zoning Requirements Proposed TCF Bank Plan Minimum lot Area (sq. ft.) 10,000 16,570 Minimum Lot Width (feet) 100 106 Building Setbacks East lot line (abutting Cedar Avenue) 5' West lot line 15 81 North lot line (abutting 142nd Si.) 30 44 South lot line 15 27.4 rn u : a.r d S bac Maximum Lot Coverage (Building) 20% 14.6% Maximum Building Height (feet) 35 us stac or each drive - ATM lane 32 lusav aces u r The proposed lot would share a driveway with Mt. Olivet Church, which intersects with 142nd Street W. This will require the execution of cross -access easement agreements between Mt. Olivet Church and TCF Bank that allow for ingress and egress on both lots. The proposed site appears to comply with the City Code with the exception of the shared driveway and parking lot, and the proximity of the building to Cedar Avenue. Also, a shared parking plan and a cross -parking easement agreement must be executed between both parties to allow for the bank. Any exterior trash enclosure must be constructed of the same masonry materials as the building. All mechanicals must be properly screened according to the requirements of City Code. Grading Plan: The site is relatively flat so minimal site grading is likely to be needed. A stormwater infiltration area is shown on the northeast corner of the site between the building and 142nd Street W. Volume calculations will be needed so that the City can confirm that the infiltration area is sized appropriately. A Natural Resources Management Permit (NRNP) will be required prior to any grading activities. Elevation Drawings: The exterior of the bank building will be constructed of primarily brick. A tall spandrel glass tower element is shown on the southeast corner of the building by the entrance. The elevations were revised based on public hearing comments to ensure equally attractive architectural design on all four sides of the building. Landscape Plan: The zoning code requires that the value of the landscaping materials (excluding sod and hardscape) equal or exceed 21/2% the cost of the construction of the building. The landscape plan was revised to increase the number of plantings to better meet the 2-1/2% value requirement. The applicant must supply the building costs and landscaping costs as part of the building permit application. The applicant may not be able to meet the landscaping requirements due to the size of the site and the shared parking lot. It may be necessary to add benches and other site amenities and hardscape to meet the landscaping requirements. Availability of Municipal Utilities: All utilities are available to the site, and connections are shown to the bank building. The bank must provide on-site infiltration for the first 1/2 inch of any rainfall event. A rain garden is shown on the northeast corner of the site between the building and 142nd Street W. Impervious surface calculations are under review by the City Engineer. Street Classifications/Accesses/Circulation: The proposed bank site shares the existing private driveway with the church off of 142nd Street W. The driveway is expanded to 24' as required by Code for two-way traffic. An initial traffic generation study was conducted which confirmed there will be no significant conflicts between the uses or impacts to the surrounding street system. The bank will be closed on Sundays and weekday use of the church is limited to office staff. The study found that the addition of the bank will add 880 trips per day, with approximately 140 trips exiting the site and traveling north on Granite Avenue. The traffic volume added to Granite Avenue will be very low. Pedestrian Access: Sidewalks are shown on the south and east sides of the lot, and a plaza area connects to the trail along Cedar Avenue. Dakota County must approve the encroachment into the Cedar Avenue Right - of -Way. A sidewalk from the building to 142nd Street is not feasible given the location of the infiltration basin between the building and 142nd Street. Public Safety Issues: None identified at this time. Recreation Issues: Parkland dedication of cash -in -lieu of land is required for the subdivision of the property. Signs: A ground sign is shown on the northeast corner of the site. Approval of signs and/or sign structures are not included in building permit authorization approval. A sign permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any building or ground signs. No signs, either temporary or permanent, may be installed prior to the issuance of a City permit. Public Hearing Comments: The public hearing was conducted at the Planning Commission's April 20, 2016, meeting. The concerns that were raised related primarily to traffic generation as a result of the development. A follow-up traffic study was conducted which found total additional traffic traveling north on Granite Avenue as a result of the development would be 140 trips. When the number of new trips is added to the expected traffic from the Apple Valley Senior development and the existing traffic levels on Granite, a total traffic volume of roughly 400 trips is estimated. 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A311VA 31ddV )114V8131 g09 IcH 292 d 02 5 22 o92 ISSUE/SUBMIT TAL SUMMARY GRADING PLAN LE REVISION SUMMARY GRADING PLAN ZO999 NW 'SI-10d83NN4I "3/1V 3.1.131-106V9I L.08 NNVEI dal t7Z1.99 N18 `891.A .Iddv `anuanv .p.o AJTIVA 31ddV N NV8 ISSUE/SUBM TTAL SUMMARY 0 L6 - ,z GENERAL UTILITY NOTES: 228 2 P--!" 22 L'it:r122 1 :5: 0 N,!)2,q, FA 2 22 6 8 94 L 2 994 i!ic! 222 5 52 215 2 25 2522 25 224n 222 5 6P p-.1 Elli 8 225 228 34 a' 6 6,, 5 1§ 232 492 2 44 1 89 49 4299 8 5 8 99 I 5 5- ,!'"i r1 -11H !-5,, LL2: '211 !rd,44 64 2 e'r3(Thil 99 9 1,;6 894,‘ Lit! 62 jE5j 45;fq,`1"5-6 999 - h tc!)' 5554 NI92 LT, H,254 UTILITY LEGEND 9 MANHOLE OR CATCH BASIN 7,1 ,UA 24 .00 ama 5 Nan, ZOfr9G NW '91-10dV3NNIN "3AV 3ii3no8vw 1.08 ANVE3 17Z l.SS NW 'Aell.A alddV 'anuanv lep.o 1-0ZPL A311VA 31ddV YINVE1 dak3fodd ISSUE/SUBM TAL SUMMAR LANDSCAPE PLAN BOTANICAL NAME Acer rubrum 'Autumn Radiance• 1.5" CAL. B&B STRAIGHT FADER, Fi ILI_ ORM he3 Rhus atcfralica 'Gro-t_ev, 8 5, NER, LANDSCAPE CALCULATIONS: 99 9 9 99 1:7! plc`4 (1) 5 9 99 99 nj 11-PH'! 1: HI „ 0 CC I Z=0 i=1 Ct2 tru f OSS NIA1 'S1-10dV3NNItAl "3AV 31131-1CMJVIN )INV8 dal t,ZI•SS N IIA alddy 'a nuaAV JeP.0 1-0Zt7 A311VA 2lddV >INV8 011 3, Xz) 98 8 PLANT SCHEDULE - INFILTRATION BASIN PLANTS ONLY ir? L'n 2! 8 PLUG FORBS AND FERNS PLUG GRASSES.SEDGES.RUSHES 8 8 PLUG GRASSES SEDGES. RUSHES 8 INFILTRATION BASIN NOTES: 88 LSI crs= 00t799 NW 'S110dV3NNIN n3AV 3.1.131102N0J 1.08 ANVEI dal 000990)0) 'A.IIEA alddv `anuanv aP.0 00000 A311VA BiddV NNV8 ISSUE/SUBMITTAL SUMMARY 00) wz °L1 icutj!:6P'1!, - jP1114,09116• • 0 LJ • • g COUNTY Dakota County Surveyor's Office Western Service Center • 14955 Galaxie Avenue • Apple Valley, MN 55124 952.891-7087 • Fax 952.891-7127 • www.co.dakota.mn.us April 8, 2016 City of Apple Valley 7100 147th St. W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 Re: MOUNT OLIVET SECOND ADDITION C The Dakota County Plat Commission met on April 4, 2016, to consider the preliminary plat of the above referenced plat. The plat is adjacent to CSAH 23, and is therefore subject to the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance. The proposed site plans to subdivide the existing Mounty Olivet site for a bank site with three drive-thru lanes. The right-of-way needs are 100 feet of half right of way for a 6 -lane roadway. Restricted access is shown along all of CSAH 23. The Plat Commission has approved the preliminary and final plat and will recommend approval to the County Board of Commissioners when the plat is submitted in signed mylar form. Mylars should be submitted to the County Board within one year of the Plat Commission's final approval. Traffic volumes on CSAH 23 are 43,500 ADT and are anticipated to be 66,000 ADT by the year 2030. These traffic volumes indicate that current Minnesota noise standards for residential units could be exceeded for the proposed plat. Residential developments along County highways commonly result in noise complaints. In order for noise levels from the highway to meet acceptable levels for adjacent residential units, substantial building setbacks, buffer areas, and other noise mitigation elements should be incorporated into this development. No work shall commence in the County right of way until a permit is obtained from the County Transportation Department and no permit will be issued until the plat has been filed with the County Recorder's Office. The Plat Commission does not review or approve the actual engineering design of proposed accesses or other improvements to be made in the right of way. Nothing herein is intended to restrict or limit Dakota County's rights with regards to Dakota County rights of way or property. The Plat Commission highly recommends early contact with the Transportation Department to discuss the permitting process which reviews the design and may require construction of highway improvements, including, but not limited to, turn lanes, drainage features, limitations on intersecting street widths, medians, etc. Please contact Gordon McConnell regarding permitting questions at (952) 891-7115 or Todd Tollefson regarding Plat Commission or Plat Ordinance questions at (952) 891-7070. Sincerely, Todd B. Tollefson Secretary, Plat Commission c: Public Hearing Email Comments Received April 20, 2016 From: CAROL SAUNDERS [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:14 PM To: Murphy, Joan Subject: Public hearing RE: MOUNT OLIVET PROPERTY I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposal to put another bank in the vicinity of 142nd and Cedar Ave. South. We already have 2 banks within a block of that site. We do not need another one! The extra traffic and congestion will negatively affect this area. If the church is absolutely set on selling part of their property, let's put in some other type of business that would be more beneficial and less disruptive to the community. A concerned resident Carol Saunders Original Message From: mike gragert [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 2:22 PM To: Murphy, Joan Subject: TCF Olivet Proposed TCF building should maintain setbacks just as office building to the north and south have, it looks and works better. If more road or light rail comes through buildings should be 50 ft. back or in a emergency. Signage and brand colors should be kept minimal and singular, this is residential area. Please submit these comments to planning department today 4/20/2016. Thanks,Mike Gragert Granite Ave. WENCK File #B5947-0001 April 29, 2016 Prepared for: Mike Kraft Architects rivy WENCK Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. 1442 98th Lane NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Prepared by: WENCK Associates, Inc. 1800 Pioneer Creek Center Maple Plain, MN 55359 Phone: 7963-479-4200 Fax: 763-479-4242 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1-1 2.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND 2-1 3 . 0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3-1 4.0 TRAFFIC FORECASTS 4-1 5.0 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 5-1 6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6-1 7.0 APPENDIX 7-1 FIGURES FIGURE 1 PROJECT LOCATION 2-2 FIGURE 2 SITE PLAN 2-3 FIGURE 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3-2 FIGURE 4 WEEKDAY AM AND PM PEAK HOUR TURN MOVEMENT VOLUMES 4-3 FIGURE 5 WEEKDAY AM AND PM PEAK HOUR LOS RESULTS 5-3 I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Edward F. Terhaar License No. 24441 April 2016 DATE: April 29, 2016 V WENCK Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. 1.0 Executive Summary The purpose of this Traffic Impact Study is to evaluate the traffic impacts of a proposed bank development located in the southwest quadrant of the Cedar Avenue and 142nd Street intersection in Apple Valley, MN. As directed by City of Apple Valley staff, this study examined weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic impacts of the proposed development at the following intersection: • Cedar Avenue/142nd Street The proposed project will involve the construction of a 2,418 square foot bank with three drive-through lanes. All access for the project will be provided via one driveway located on 142nd Street. The project is expected to be completed in 2017. The conclusions drawn from the information and analyses presented in this report are as follows: • The proposed project is expected to add a net total of 11 trips during the a.m. peak hour, 88 trips during the p.m. peak hour, and 880 trips on a daily basis. • The proposed development has minimal impact on the overall traffic operations at the Cedar Avenue/142nd Street intersection. No improvements are needed at the intersection to accommodate the proposed project. • Northbound left turns from Cedar Avenue onto 142nd Street experience delays during the existing and future p.m. peak hours due to the large southbound volume. Adequate northbound left turn lane storage is available to handle the existing and expected queues. Adequate gaps in the southbound traffic are created by the traffic signal at the Cedar Avenue/140th Street intersection to accommodate the northbound left turn volume. • From a trip generation and traffic operations standpoint, the bank and church uses are very compatible with minimal overlap times. 2016 1-1 Y Vi''WENCK ,. Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. 2.0 Purpose and Background The purpose of this Traffic Impact Study is to evaluate the traffic impacts of a proposed bank development located in the northwest quadrant of the Cedar Avenue and 142nd Street intersection in Apple Valley, MN. The project location is shown in Figure 1. As directed by City of Apple Valley staff, this study examined weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic impacts of the proposed development at the following intersection: • Cedar Avenue/142nd Street Proposed Development Characteristics The proposed project will involve the construction of a 2,418 square foot bank with drive- through. As shown on the site plan in Figure 2, the project includes access onto 142nd Street. The project is expected to be completed in 2017. Dr l 20162-1 V WENCK vAy AS Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. h :75 43r j• &l, 1 44:th S • CADA, ALL N Respon,:5ive partner. E>ept on a outcomes, TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR TCF BANK IN APPLE VALLEY, MN APPROXIMATE SCALE 0 1600 FIGURE 1 PROJECT LOCATION CONCP„'H'...TE APRON KR MY STANOARC-$ MATCH EXIST. CSG - 3 CURETAPR R.MOVEAND:REPLAC,E, EVSTING PAVEMENT AV..) EASE Mi,TESsIAL TO MATCH 1 EX S''.'rtNG AVEMEt,iT SECTR)Ni FOR OA 1TY CONSTRUC:IION VANK PARKIN.I.3 DRIVE -,„„)P SIGN. 8 x2'8' MONOMLNT SIGN CONC,... WALK., TAP 4., 4. • .2 5 t.)° . riANy PARKiNt5 Sit";:iN 'HIT CHING posr s 1)(1...E — -EKE RACKS SPAC71:`;.$), SURFACE 1.,40,i.„A,T PER 4.9 dAUF., SPECS. fiL2 ty 6:7 Ps -AIT T\I-P E.12 CtAG, TYP 1'4 • •'.• • CO, - - TYPI ' 4 momwoopm. *tot 8 1 NI NOT ENTER pvMT STRiPiNG . . „ TYP.. ACCE SSIB.LF. PARAINO SPACE. NCLUDING STRiPING:& SIGNAGE 01100," WM. Mt. MATCH EXIST„ P0,47, SI RIFINC, ' PRDPOSED PARK iNC FASE TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR TCF BANK IN APPLE VALLEY, MN --- BOULDER WALL CONSTRUCITANLMrs ---- PLANTER Wi FLAGPOLE kiAlf.;h EXiS'iNG TYP CORE r'APER MATCH EAL5f", CSO ' __ Respomive partner, Exceptional outcomes. 3.0 Existing Conditions The bank building is proposed to be built on an outlot of an existing church. The outlot is currently vacant. The site is bounded by 142nd Street on the north, multi -family residential on the west, commercial use on the south, and Cedar Avenue on the east. Near the site location, Cedar Avenue is a six lane divided roadway with turn lanes at major intersections. 142nd Street is a two lane local roadway. Existing conditions at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 142nd Street are shown in Figure 3 and described below. Cedar Avenue/142nd Street (minor street stop controlled) This intersection has four approaches with a center median restricting left and through movements on the minor approaches. The intersection is controlled with stop signs on the minor approaches. The eastbound and westbound approaches provide one right turn lane. Left turns and through movements from 142nd Street are not allowed due to the center median. The northbound and southbound approaches each provide one left turn lane, three through lanes, and one right turn lane. Cedar Avenue also features a wide shoulder which is utilized by buses during peak traffic conditions. Traffic Volume Data Turn movement volume data at the Cedar Avenue/142nd Street intersection was recorded in March 2016. Nil 2016 3-1 '' V WENCK Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. N=et, t#5 wewiafia-14-AgiancwzgrAvi, #1'1° if -Ar 0,0?-rar---,orilricsof*-440t, ;Po 441,- _or VA; 4.0 Traffic Forecasts Traffic Forecast Scenarios To adequately address the impacts of the proposed project, forecasts and analyses were completed for the year 2018. Specifically, weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic forecasts were completed for the following scenarios: • 2016 Existing. Turn movement volumes collected in March 2016 were used for existing conditions. • 2018 No-Bui/d. Existing volumes at the subject intersection were increased by 1.0 percent per year to determine 2018 No -Build volumes. The 1.0 percent per year growth rate was based on historic traffic data along the Cedar Avenue corridor and is a conservative adjustment based on recent trends. • 2018 Build. Trips generated by the proposed use were added to the 2018 No -Build volumes to determine 2018 Build volumes. Trip Generation -Proposed Project Trips expected to be generated by the new development were determined based on the trip generation at the existing TCF Bank located approximately 3/4 of a mile to the south. Weekday trip generation data was collected at the existing bank between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. in March 2016. The proposed bank will have a smaller footprint and fewer drive-through lanes, but it is anticipated that trip generation at the proposed bank will remain the same. This results in a conservative estimate of expected trips at the proposed bank. The resultant trip generation estimates are shown in Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Weekday Trip Generation for Proposed Bank Land Use Number of lanes Weekday AM Peak Hour (715-815 AM) Weekday PM Peak Hour (415-515 PM) Weekday Daily In Out Total In Out Total Total Bank with Drive -up Lanes 3 7 4 11 43 45 88 880 As shown in Table 4-1, the proposed development will add a total of 11 trips during the a.m. peak hour, 88 trips during the p.m. peak hour, and 880 trips on a daily basis. The bank trips can be categorized in the following trip types: • New Trips. Trips solely to and from the proposed development. • Pass -By Trips. Trips that are attracted from the traffic volume on roadways immediately adjacent to the site. ADril 2016 6 4-1 vviRm' WENCK wAY Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes, Based on information published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the percentage of each trip type is as follows: • Bank - 50% new, 50% passby Trip Distribution Percentages Trip distribution percentages for the subject development trips were established based on the nearby roadway network, existing and expected future traffic patterns, and location of the subject development in relation to major attractions and population concentrations. The distribution percentages for new trips generated by the proposed development are as follows: • 50 percent to/from the north on Cedar Avenue • 50 percent to/from the south on Cedar Avenue Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Development trips were assigned to the surrounding roadway network using the preceding trip distribution percentages. Traffic volumes were established for all the forecasting scenarios described earlier during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The resultant traffic volumes are presented in Figure 4. 016 42 YAP WENCK grAy s Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. 142nd Street AM PEAK HOUR 17117119 Cedar Avenue IL -37/38/38 +LH' 142nd Street N Responswe partne.i Exceponal out(mes, PM PEAK HOUR 26/27/52 Cedar Avenue '-2i/21/21 t TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR TCF BANK IN APPLE VALLEY, MN 2016 2018 NO -BUILD 2018 BUILD XX/XX/XX FIGURE 4 WEEKDAY AM AND PM PEAK HOUR VOLUMES 5.0 Traffic Analysis Intersection Level of Service Analysis Traffic analysis was completed for the subject intersection for all scenarios described earlier during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours using Synchro software. Initial analysis was completed using existing geometrics and intersection control. Capacity analysis results are presented in terms of level ofserv|ce(UOS),wh|ch|sdefined|n terms of traffic delay at the intersection. LOS ranges from A to F. LOS A represents the best intersection operation, with little delay for each vehicle using the intersection. LOS F represents the worst intersection operation with excessive delay. The following is a detailed description of the conditions described by each LOS designation: • Level of service A corresponds to a free flow condition with motorists virtually unaffected by the intersection control mechanism. For a signalized or an unsignalized intersection, the average delay per vehicle would be approximately 10 seconds or Iess. • Level of service B represents stable flow with a high degree of freedom, but with some influence from the intersection control device and the traffic volumes. For a signalized intersection, the average delay ranges from 10 to 20 seconds. An unsignalized intersection would have delays ranging from 10 to 15 seconds for this level. • Level of service C depicts a restricted flow which remains stable, but with significant influence from the intersection control device and the traffic volumes. The general level of comfort and convenience changes noticeably at this level. The delay ranges from 20 to 35 seconds for a signalized intersection and from 15 to 25 seconds for an unsignalized intersection at this level. • Level of service D corresponds to high-density flow in which speed and freedom are significantly restricted. Though traffic flow remains stable, reductions in comfort and convenience are experienced. The control delay for this level is 35 to 55 seconds for a signalized intersection and 25 to 35 seconds for an unsignalized intersection. • Level of service E represents unstable flow of traffic at or near the capacity of the intersection with poor levels of comfort and convenience. The delay ranges from 55 to 80 seconds for a signalized intersection and from 35 to 50 seconds for an unsignalized intersection at this level. • Level of service F represents forced flow in which the volume of traffic approaching the intersection exceeds the volume that can be served. Characteristics often experienced include long queues, stop -and -go waves, poor travel times, low comfort and convenience, and increased accident exposure. Delays over 80 seconds for a signalized intersection and over 50 seconds for an unsignalized intersection correspond to this level of service. Aph|2O16 5-1 'vigor WENk~K ,Aith' Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. The LOS results for the study intersections are described below and are shown in Figure 5. LOS worksheets are included in the Appendix for further detail. Cedar Avenue/142nd Street (minor street stop control) During the weekday am. peak hour, all movements operate at LOS C or better under all existing and 2018 future scenarios. The overall intersection operates at LOS A under all scenarios. During the weekday p.m. peak hour under existing conditions, all movements except the northbound left turn operate at LOS C or better. The northbound left turn operates at LOS E. For the 2018 No -Build and 2018 Build scenarios, all movements except the northbound left turn operate at LOS D or better. The northbound left turn operates at LOS F. The overall intersection operates at LOS A under all existing and 2018 future scenarios. Overall Intersection Impacts As shown in the LOS analysis, the proposed development has minimal impact on the overall traffic operations at the Cedar Avenue/142nd Street intersection. No improvements are needed at the intersection to accommodate the proposed project. The analysis indicates that northbound leftturns fromCedar Avenue onto 142,m Street experience delays during the existing and future p.m. peak hours due to the large southbound volume. However, adequate left turn lane storage is available to handle the existing and expected queues. In addition, adequate gaps in the southbound traffic are created by the traffic s|gnal at the Cedar Avenue/140th Street intersection to accommodate the northbound left turn volume. To verify the results, existing traffic operations were observed at the subject intersection. During both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, the intersection operated efficiently with minimal delays. The field observations confirm that northbound left turns experience minimal queuing during the p.m. peak hour and that the queues are maintained within the existing turn lane. Compatibility with the Existing Church Use Since the proposed bank will be located in an outlot of an existing church site, information on the church and bank operating hours was obtained and reviewed. The existing church office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with five employees. Church service times are 10 am on Sunday and 7 pm on Wednesday. The proposed bank Iobby hours are 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday. The proposed bank drive -up hours are 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday. Both the bank Iobby and drive -up are closed on Sunday. Therefore, from a trip generation and traffic operations standpoint, the bank and church uses are very compatible with minimal overlap times. April 2016 5-2 VONT WENCK Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. Additional Information Requested by the City The following additional information items were requested by City staff after review of the = 142nd Street at Cedar Avenue o Eastbound right turn queues and delay for PM peak hour in 2018 under No- BuiId and Build • 2018 No -Build: 10 foot queues and 22.9 second control delay • 2018 Build: 22 foot queue and 25.7 second control delay o Northbound left turn queue and delay for PM peak hour in 2018 under No - build and Build • 2018 No -Build: 27 foot queue and 53.3 second control delay • 2018 Build: 52 foot queue and 68.7 second control delay • 145th Street at Cedar Avenue o Southbound |efb/uturn demand for AM and PM peak hours in 2018 under No - Build and Build • 2018 AM No -Build: 0 u -turns added by development • 2018 AM Build: 2 u -turns added by development • 2018 PM No -Build: 0 u -turns added by development • 2018 PM Build: 6 u -turns added by development • Granite Avenue o It was assumed that a portion of trips headed northbound from the site would use Granite Avenue to travel north to 140= Street. Based on the trip distribution for the proposed development, this results in a total of 2 total trips (new and pass -by) during the AM peak hour, 14 total trips (new and pass -by) during the PM peak hour, and 140 daily trips. April 2016 5-3 WENCK ASSOCIATES Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. N WENCK Respon.sive itflEr Exceptional outcomes. 142nd Street AM PEAK HOUR «0 4E- 14 twcicic AINA 142nd Street 6/816 Cedar Avenue PM PEAK HOUR Cedar Avenue t—B/B/B TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR TCF BANK IN APPLE VALLEY, MN 2016 2018 NO -BUILD 2018 BUILD XX/XX/XX FIGURE 5 WEEKDAY AM AND PM PEAK LOS RESULTS 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations The conclusions drawn from the information and analyses presented in this report are as follows: • The proposed project is expected to add a net total of 11 trips during the a.m. peak hour, 88 trips during the p.m. peak hour, and 880 trips on a daily basis. • The proposed development has minimal impact on the overall traffic operations at the Cedar Avenue/142nd Street intersection. No improvements are needed at the intersection to accommodate the proposed project. • Northbound left turns from Cedar Avenue onto 142nd Street experience delays during the existing and future p.m. peak hours due to the large southbound volume. Adequate northbound left turn lane storage is available to handle the existing and expected queues. Adequate gaps in the southbound traffic are created by the traffic signal at the Cedar Avenue/140th Street intersection to accommodate the northbound left turn volume. • From a trip generation and traffic operations standpoint, the bank and church uses are very compatible with minimal overlap times. ri 1 2016 velkir WENCK Responsive partner. Exceptional outcomes. From: Deb Bauman [ Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 6:00 PM To: Murphy, Joan Subject: Comment on Proposed TCF at 142nd St W & Cedar Ave Hello, I have lived at my current Apple Valley residence for the past 18 years, and I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposed building of a TCF National Bank at the southwest corner of 142nd St W & Cedar Ave. The addition of this type of business at this proposed location is inconsiderate to the residents who live on 142nd St W between Cedar Ave & Pennock Ave. Having a bank at this location will undoubtedly bring a lot of unwanted traffic & noise to 142nd St, which is a residential neighborhood. In addition to adding unwanted traffic & noise, there are a lot of children who live in the neighborhood, making it more dangerous for their well being, both when playing & when getting on or off the school bus. And speaking of children, there is a daycare center & pediatric doctor's office right across the street from the proposed building location. Building a bank at the proposed location will also make it even more difficult to both turn right from 142nd St onto Cedar Ave southbound, as that is the only option since the traffic lights were removed a few years ago, or making a left turn from Cedar Ave northbound onto 142nd St, where one can wait a few minutes to cross when traffic is heavier. Lastly, I can't even picture a bank at that corner with a church just behind it. Or for that matter, any other type of business. It doesn't seem to make any sense aesthetically. Thank you for letting me express my concerns & disapproval regarding this proposed project. Sincerely, Deborah (Deb) Bauman 142nd St. W. IME Apple Valley, MN 55124 home - cell -