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Home My WebLink About02/05/2014 Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 FEBRUARY 5, 2014 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 JANUARY 15, 2014 4. CONSENT ITEMS --NONE-- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Fischer Residential Development Public hearing to consider an amendment to the 2030 Comp Plan land Use Map re-designating a 25- (Medium Density Residential/6--6 units per --Family Residential/6- (PC14-02-PZ) Development). LOCATION: East of Pilot Knob Road and south of the Lebanon Cemetery PETITIONER: Palm Realty, Inc. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Apple Valley Business Campus Building No. 4 Consider site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 43,616-sq. ft. multi-tenant industrial building and 76 (PC14-03-B) surface parking spaces on a 3-acre lot. LOCATION: Northeast corner of 147th Street West and Felton Court PETITIONER: Spowd, LLC 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Caribou Coffee Drive-Thru Sketch Plan - Review of proposed ordinance amendment to --thru in connection with a Class III restaurant at Caribou Coffee, located at 14638 Cedar Avenue. B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. 8. ADJOURNMENT NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. -Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 -Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. -Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 -Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Thursday, February 13, 2014 Informal 5:30 P.M. Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 27, 2014 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 16. Agendas are also available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org. . CALL TO ORDER Members Absent: Keith Diekmann CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2014 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, Tim Burke, Paul Scanlan, David Schindler and Brian Wasserman. Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner Margaret Dykes, Assistant City Engineer David Bennett 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. 1\ fl'TTrANT. INIkJ 1 IlJIN Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2013. Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving the minutes of the meeting of December 18, 2013. Ayes - 6 - Nays — O. 4. CONSENT ITEMS --NONE-- PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Amendment to Chapter 155 (Section 155.053 - Permitted Accessory Uses) Public hearing to consider amendment to Chapter 155, regulating keeping of "household pets and service animals", rather than "housepets". (PC13-21-0) LOCATION: City Wide PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Planner Margaret Dykes reviewed the Amendment to Section 155.053(H) of the City Code regulating the keeping of animals in residential districts. The current City Code regulates animals in two sections: the entirety of Chapter 91 (Animals), and minor references in Chapter 155 (Zoning). Chapter 91 pertains primarily to cats and dogs; it does not address other animals. Chapter 155 references only "house pets", which is not defined. She stated that the Urban Affairs Committee had recommended changes be made to Chapter 91 (Animals). The recommended changes to Chapter 91 necessitate an amendment to Chapter 155 to make these sections of the Code consistent. Section 155.053, which regulates permitted accessory uses in single-family residential neighborhoods, allows "domestic animals commonly kept as 'house pets' for non-commercial purposes, for the use of the occupants of the premises." Staff has interpreted this as dogs, cats, and small animals that are caged and kept inside the residence kept indoors; it has not included chickens, goats, or other animals commonly found on farms. Chickens have been considered to be livestock and are permitted only on those parcels zoned "A" (Agricultural). Fewer than 60 acres in the City remain zoned for agricultural uses. Horses may be kept as a permitted accessory use only in the "R-1" zones. The Code does not list performance standards relative to the keeping of animals in this chapter. The recommended changes to Section 155.053 would allow for the keeping of "household pets and service animals", rather than house pets". It would also state that any animal which is not a household pet or service animal as defined elsewhere in this Code is not permitted, except horses, which would still be allowed in the "R-1" districts. Staff believed a recommendation could be made contingent upon final adoption by the City Council of the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee's recommended amendments to Chapter 91. If the City 'Council chooses not to amend the Code, no amendment to Chapter 155 would occur. Discussion followed. Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, recommending approval of the ordinance amending Chapter 155 regulating the keeping of animals in residential zoning districts, subject to the final adoption of recommended ordinance amendments to Chapter 91 made by the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee on October 22, 2013. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS --NONE-- 7. OTHER BUSINESS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2014 Page 3 of 4 A. Palomino Hills Rezoning Sketch Plan Review — Sketch plan review of rezoning from "R- 2" (Single Family, 18,000 Sq. Ft. min. lot) to "R-3" (Single Family, 11,000 Sq. Ft. min. lot) and 10' front setback variance on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Palomino Hills (403 Cimarron Rd) by Micasa, LLC. Planner Kathy Bodmer stated the subject property currently includes two platted lots of record, Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 PALOMINO HILLS, which are assigned a single tax identification number. The home was constructed on Lot 1, the northern lot, in 1960 according to Dakota County records. The property owner wishes to sell the vacant lot, Lot 2, to allow for construction of a new single family home. In order to do that, it is necessary for the County to assign separate tax identification numbers for each of the lots. The County requires that the City review and approve requests for the separation of tax identification parcels. The property is located within the "R-2" (Single family, min. lot 18,000 sq. ft) zone, but the two lots, as platted, do not meet the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning district. As platted, Lot 1 is approximately 14,915 sq. ft. and Lot 2 is 14,930 sq. ft. At staffs request, the City Attorney reviewed the request for the tax split and opined that because the tax split would create two lots not meeting the R-2 minimum lot area requirements, the tax split should not be approved under the current zoning designation. As a result, the property owner proposes to rezone the parcels to "R-3" (Single family, 11,000 sq. ft. min. lot) in order to move forward with the tax identification split of the property. When staff reviewed the size of the lots surrounding the subject parcels, several other lots were found to not meet the minimum lot area requirement of the R-2 zoning district. This appears to be because the zoning district designation with a minimum lot area of 18,000 sq. ft. occurred after the platting of the Lebanon Hills First Addition and Palomino Hills subdivisions. Jeffrey Scislow, Micasa, LLC, provided additional information. Discussion followed. B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 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 7:39 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Respectfully Submitted, LL Jo a' Murphy, Planning eparti nt Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on Staff Reviewer: Thomas Lovelace CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PROJECT SUMMARY OUTLOT E, CORTLAND COMP PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING Agenda Item: 5A Case Number: PC14-02-PZ Petition for: Purpose: Attachments: Location Map Existing Comprehensive Plan Proposed Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map Preliminary Layout Applicant: PaIrri Realty, Inc. Application Date: January 9, 2014 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment re-designating 25 acres of property from "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre). Rezoning of 25 acres from "M-6C" (Multi-Family Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "PD" (Planned Development). The applicant is requesting Comp Plan amendment and rezoning to allow for the subdivision of an existing outlot into 87 single-family residential lots. The 25-acre site is located along the east side of Pilot Knob Road, south of CSAH 42. It is a formal gravel mining operation and is located directly adjacent to single-family residential uses to the east and south. The Lebanon Cemetery is located directly to the north. Summary of Issues: The proposed re-designation will further reduce the amount of vacant property within the City available for medium density residential uses. The proposal will add 87 market-rate single-family dwelling units to the City's existing housing stock. February 5, 2014 The proposed re-designation should not have an adverse impact on existing and future uses on the adjacent properties or be negatively impacted by those adjacent current and future uses. The likely impact to the regional systems such as water usage, effluent discharge, and traffic generated by this proposed re-designation will be negligible. Staff does have concerns with the proposed lot and street layout. This will require further discussion with the applicant as well as submittal of additional information for review. Approval by the City of submittal of the Comprehensive Plan re-designation request to the Met Council shall not be considered approval of the preliminary layout or rezoning. The subject property is located directly adjacent to Pilot Knob Road, a county road. The preliminary layout shows a public street within the development intersecting with Pilot Knob Road, Any subdivision of this site will require review and approval by Dakota County, Recommended Action: Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission not to act on a public hearing item the night of the public hearing. OUTLOT E, CORTLAND COMP PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING PROJECT REVIEW Property Location: Legal Description: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Platting Current Land Use Size: Topography: Existing Vegetation Other Significant Natural Features Out lot E, CORTLAND None Existing Conditions Along the east side of Pilot Knob Road just south of CSAH 42 "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) "M-6C" (Multi-Family Residential/6-12 units per acre) Platted as an outlot Vacant Approximately 25 acres Irregular terrain as a result of gravel mining Volunteer growth NORTH SOUTH Lebanon Cemetery Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Apple Valley Fami Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Adjacent Properties/Land Uses "P" (Institutional) "P" (Institutional) ly East 2 Addition "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units/acre) "PD-856/zone 2" (Planned Development) Cortland Single-Family Residential Development "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units/acre) "R-3" (Single Family Residential/11,000 sq. ft. min. lot area) ggregate Mining Operation WEST Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Fischer Sand and Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use EAST Development Project Review "MBC" (Mixed Business Campus) "SG" (Sand and Gravel) Comprehensive Plan: The 2030 Land Use Map currently guides the subject property "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre. Land uses within this designation include townhomes, other attached single-family dwellings, and low-rise apartments and condominiums at densities that range between six and twelve units per acre. This designation fits with the M-4, M-5, M-6, and PD zoning districts. The applicant is requesting that the property be re-designated to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre). Property within this designation is intended to create, preserve and maintain the places to live that define the primary character and identity of Apple Valley. A variety of housing types may be built in Low Density (LD) residential area including single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, twin homes, townhomes, and other types of attached housing. In the past, housing densities ranged from one-half to six units per acre. Today, the Land Use Plan places housing densities in the "LD" areas at three to six units per acre. However, the City recognizes that in some cases of infill development when there are severe slopes, mature trees, lakes, wetlands, or existing adjacent residential neighborhoods, densities of less than three units per acre may be needed. The City will use the zoning ordinance and other land use controls to manage this land use category. Most existing single-family residential neighborhoods are zoned "R-1" "R-2", "R-3" and "R-CL". Additionally, the "R-5" (two family); "M-1", "M-2" and "M-3" (multiple family), and "PD" (planned development) districts are eligible for this land use category provided that the performance criteria set forth in the zoning ordinance are met. The housing chapter of the Comprehensive Plan identifies housing needs and provides goals and policies to help guide residential development and redevelopment in the city. The Plan seeks a housing supply that offers a variety of styles and ownership options, which can be achieved by guiding land for development at low, medium, and high densities. The Plan also references a needs assessment that was prepared by the Dakota County Community Development Agency, which indicated a need for new housing in all markets through 2030. Therefore, the following should be considered in the review of this request: 42% of the land was designated for Low Density Residential and 5% designated Medium Density Residential in the 2030 Comp Plan. Since 2010, roughly 60 acres of vacant "MD" property has been re-designated "LD" and 5 acres have been re-designated "C" (Commercial). That leaves approximately 58 acres of vacant property (including the subject property) with the "MD" designation. • Between 2000 and 2012, 3,383 new dwelling units were built in the City. It included 360 single- family, 1,353 townhomes, and 1,670 multi-family dwelling units. In 2000, 61% of the dwelling units were single-family, 24% were townhomes and 12% were multi-family. In 2012, 53% of the dwelling units were single-family, 27% were townhomes and 18% were multi-family. The proposed re-designation should not have an adverse impact on existing and future uses on the adjacent properties or be negatively impacted by those adjacent current and future uses. The likely impact to the regional systems such as water usage, effluent discharge, and traffic generated by this proposed re-designation will be negligible. Livable Communities Impact: The proposal will add 87 market-rate single dwelling units to the City's existing housing stock Zoningi The property is currently zoned "M-6C" (Multi-Family Residential/6-12 units per acre). The "M-6" districts are intended for those areas, which are designated for "medium density' in the comprehensive guide plan, where a moderately high density of townhouse or apartment dwelling units is 2 expected. Property within these districts are characterized by relatively level topography, the minimal presence of significant mature vegetation and proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads. Permitted uses within the current zoning district include townhouse dwellings, and provided no single structure contain in excess 12 dwelling units, and apartment buildings. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from "M-6C" to "PD" (Planned Development), which would allow them to subdivide the property for single-family residential uses, consistent with the proposed Comp Plan re-designation. They have submitted a preliminary layout, which shows 87 single-family lots on 25 acres. The lots will vary in size with smallest lot within the layout would have an area 8,427 sq. ft. and a minimum lot width of 60 feet. This is different from our typical "R-3" zoning district, which has minimum lot area of 11,000 sq. ft. and lot width of 80 feet. A planned development ordinance would address such things as a minimum lot size and lot width of 65 feet as well as establishing the uses, area requirements, and performance standards for the planned development district, consistent with the proposed development. A planned development is defined as An urban development often having two or more principal uses and having specialized performance standards relating to an overall approved development plan to provide for an optimal land use relationship. The purposes of the planned development zoning district are: To encourage a more creative and efficient approach to the use of land; To allow a variety in the types of environment available to the people of the city; To encourage more efficient allocation and maintenance of privately controlled open space in residential developments through the distribution of overall density of population and intensity of the land use where an arrangement is desired and feasible; • To provide the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under the strict application of the zoning and subdivision chapters while at the same time preserving the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the City and its inhabitants; To encourage an overall design within the natural boundaries for an area; and • To provide an overall guide for developments that are staged because of the size of an area. The applicant will need to provide additional information such as utility, staging, parks and pedestrian circulation plans. map map map map UhIM$IJ Oc'ece VV210103.41 LZIALOM. • g$0.av '1,411"G' CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PROJECT SUMMARY APPLE VALLEY BUSINESS CAMPUS BUILDING NO. 4 Agenda Item: 6A Case Number: PC14-03- Staff Reviewer: Thomas Lovelace Applicant: Spowd, LLC Application Date: January 16, 2014 Meeting Date: February 5, 2014 Petition for: Purpose: Summary of Issues: Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization The applicant is requesting site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 43,616 sq. ft. multi-tenant industrial building and 76 surface parking spaces on a 3-acre lot, located at the northeast corner of 147 Street West and Felton Court. The north elevation shows a series of overhead doors and service doors that will serve the individual suites. These doors should be similar in color as the building's exterior finish. Sidewalk connections will need to be installed that will provide a connection from the front of the building to the Felton Court sidewalk and 147 Street West pathway. A private storm sewer line will be installed that will collect storm water runoff generated by the improvements on the subject property and deposit it in the existing ponding area to the north of the subject property. The storm sewer pipe that will discharge water collected from the rear of the site into the pond shall be sized for a discharge velocity of 3 to 6 per second and riprap shall be extended to the bottom of the pond. Eight of the ten proposed shade trees consist of two maple species. Staff is recommending that only one maple species be used. In addition, the five shade trees along 147 Street West, identified on the landscape plan as Emerald Maple or Red Maple should be replaced with a species, such as honeylocust, which is more tolerant of the potentially dry sandy soils. The Fire Marshal has raised the concern that use of the Felton Court hydrant for this property would likely cut off access to the two existing buildings north of the site. Therefore, he is recommending that a hydrant be installed in the area north of the building. Recommended Action: If the Planning Commission concurs staff is recommending approval of the site plan building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 43,616-sq. ft. building and 76 surface parking spaces on Lot 1, Block 2, APPLE VALLEY BUSINESS CAMPUS ADDITION 2" ADDITION; subject to the following conditions: 1. The overhead doors and service doors on the north side of the building shall be similar in color as the building's exterior finish. 2. Sidewalk connections shall be installed that will provide a connection from the front of the building to the Felton Court sidewalk and 147 Street West pathway. . A fire hydrant shall be installed in the area north of the building. 4. Private storm sewer lines shall be designed and installed per City standards. 5. The five shade trees along 14'7 Street West, identified on the landscape plan as Emerald Maple or Red Maple shall be replaced with a different species, such as honeylocust. 6. All applicable City codes and ordinances shall be strictly adhered to. Property Location: Legal Description: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Platting Current Land Use Size: Topography: Existing Vegetation Other Significant Natural Features Adjacent Properties/Land Uses APPLE VALLEY BUSINESS CAMPUS BUILDING NO. 4 PROJECT REVIEW Northeast corner of 147 Street West and Felton Court Lot 1, Block 2, APPLE VALLEY BUSINESS CAMPUS 2ND ADDITION "IND" (Industrial) "1-2" (General Industrial) Platted Vacant Existing Conditions 2.99 acres Generally flat with a mound of dirt Volunteer grasses None NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST Apple Valley Busines Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Magellan Petroleum Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Vacant Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Apple Valley Busines Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use at the east edge Development Project Review s Campus "IND" (Industrial) "1-2" (General Industrial) Tank Farm "IND" (Industrial) "1-2" (General Industrial) "IND" (Industrial) "I-2" (General Industrial) s Campus "IND" (Industrial) "1-2" (General Industrial) Comprehen Plan: The current Comprehensive Plan 2030 Land Use Map designates the site "IND" (Industrial). This designation allows offices, assembly, warehouse, manufacturing and other similar activities within an enclosed building. Zoning: The property is currently zoned "1-2" (General Industrial), which allows for a variety of uses, including office, manufacturing, warehouse, and showroom uses. The proposed building will be designed and constructed to accommodate the uses permitted in the "1-2" zoning district. Site Plan: The site plan shows a 43,616-sq. ft. building and 76 surface parking spaces on a 3-acre lot. Access to the site will be via existing driveways located on Felton Court and 147 Street West. The driveway from 147 Street West to the building site will be modified slightly to accommodate the parking in the rear of the building. The minimum parking requirements for an industrial building is at least four off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 sq. ft. of building. Therefore, the minimum required parking for the proposed 43,616-sq. ft. building would be 58 spaces. Gradin P lan: The site is relatively flat with the exception of a mound of dirt at the east end of the site. Site grading will be for the purpose of establishing a building pad and parking areas. Staff has no outstanding issues with the grading plan. Site grading shall occur in conformance with a Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP), which shall include the submission of a final grading plan for review and approval by the City Engineer. Elevation vin s: City code requires that Industrial buildings shall have a vertical exposed exterior finish of 100% non- combustible, non-degradable and maintenance-free construction materials (such as face brick, natural stone or decorative concrete block but excluding construction materials as sheet or corrugated aluminum, iron, plain or painted plain concrete block or similar). Any decorative concrete block shall be colored only by means of a pigment impregnated throughout the entire block. Exterior roof-top finishes shall preclude the use of exposed or plated metal; any metal surface shall be coated or anodized with a non- reflective, glare-free finish. The elevation drawings indicate that the building will be constructed with corduroy precast concrete panels with a buff exposed aggregate finish. Smooth cast-in-place horizontal banding will run the length for the elevations. The suite entrances along the south elevation will be enhanced, as will the corners of the buildings. The north elevation shows a series of overhead doors and service doors that will serve the individual suites. These doors should be similar in color as the building's exterior finish. Landscape 12141L: City code requires that the minimum cost of landscaping materials (live plant material excluding sod) for industrial projects shall be 1 of the estimated building construction cost based on Means construction data. A detailed planting price list shall be required for verification of the City's li/2% landscaping requirement at the time of submission of plans for a building permit. The City's Natural Resources Coordinator has reviewed the landscape plan and has the following comments: Eight of the ten proposed shade trees consist of two maple species, and highly recommends only one maple species be used. Suggests replacing the five shade trees along 147t1 West, shown on the plan as EM (Emerald Maple) or R.M (Red Maple) be replaced with a species, such as honeylocust, which is more tolerant of the potentially dry sandy soils. Av'ailabili of Munk' al Utilities: All municipal utilities to serve the site are currently available. Private storm sewer lines will be installed that will collect storm water runoff generated by the improvements on the subject property and deposit it in the existing ponding area to the north of the subject property. To reduce erosion along the pond's edge, the storm sewer pipe that will discharge water collected from the rear of the site shall be sized for a discharge velocity of 3 to 6 per second and riprap shall be extended to the bottom of the pond. There is currently a fire hydrant located along the north side of 147 Street West, east of Felton Court; and along the west side of Felton Court, just north of the subject property. The Fire Marshal has raised the 2 concern that use of the Felton Court hydrant for this property would likely cut off access to the two existing buildings north of the site. Therefore, he is recommending that a hydrant be installed in the area north of the building. Street Classifications/Accesses/Circulation: Access to the development will be via 147 Street West, a minor collector street with a projected 2030 traffic volume of 12,000 vehicle trips per day; and Felton Court, which will be designed and constructed as a local street and will be able to handle 3,000-5,000 vehicle trips per day. The abutting street network has been adequately designed to accommodate the traffic generated from this proposed development. Pedestrian Access: Sidewalks/pathways have been installed on both sides of Felton Court and 147 Street West. Sidewalk connections will need to be installed that will provide a connection from the front of the building to the Felton Court sidewalk and 147" Street West pathway. Signli Approval of signage is not part of this request. All signage shall be in conformance with City's sign regulations. 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Summary of Zoning Issues. The 1,700 sq. ft. Caribou Coffee is located in the Cedar Marketplace Issues: development at 14638 Cedar Avenue. The property is zoned PD-290, Zone 4 which specifically prohibits drive-thru windows in connection with a restaurant facility. When the PD sub-district was created in 1999, there was a concern that a drive-thru window in connection with a restaurant could negatively impact the Glazier Townhome development to the north. Drive-Thru Lane Design. The drive-thru lane would direct the vehicles in a one-way loop to the north, around to the right, and then southbound on the west side of the Caribou building. Once in the lane, there is no by-pass lane available. Stacking is provided for nine vehicles. The internal layout of the restaurant would need to be reconfigured to allow for drive-thru window service on the west side of the building. Currently the service counter is on the east side of the restaurant. Proposed Landscape Buffer for Drive-Thru. To help reduce impacts to the neighborhood, the petitioners propose to provide a landscape buffer between the drive-thru drive lane and the 6' fence located on the south line of the townhouse development. Staff is concerned that a wooden privacy fence and plantings will be insufficient to screen the drive-thru noise and activity from the neighborhood. Loss of Parking. Approximately eight parking spaces would be lost as a result of the construction of the drive-thru. The petitioners state that many of their customers currently park and then pick up their coffee and that a drive-thru would help to decrease the demand for parking. While eight parking spaces are lost, the stacking of nine vehicles is shown in the drive-thru lane. A parking analysis for Cedar Marketplace done in 2011 showed that the center is currently 6.2 spaces short of the required number of spaces. Losing eight more parking spaces would result in a total deficiency of 14 spaces for the shopping center. Proximity to the Glazier Townhomes. The drive-thru lane would be located approximately 30' from the nearest townhome building to the north. Negative impacts associated with drive-thru lanes include vehicle emissions, noise from outdoor speakers, and noise from idling vehicles. The website indicates that the restaurant is open at 5:00 a.m. weekdays. The petitioners state that the curb line on the north side of the drive-thru would be in the same location as the driveway that was recently closed as a result of the Cedar Avenue proj ect. Bicycle and Pedestrian Conflicts. The Caribou Coffee is just over 200' from the 147 Street Red Line station platform, Ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between the Recommended Actions: transit station and the Cedar Marketplace building will be important. It may be necessary to construct a pedestrian crosswalk through the drive-thru loop to provide the most direct connection from the building to the Cedar Avenue trail. Performance Criteria for Class III Drive-Thru. When the City amended the text of the "RB" (Retail Business) zoning district to allow a drive-thru window in conjunction with a Class III restaurant in 2007, the following conditions were established to minimize negative impacts to adjacent resulting from the operation of a drive-thru: 1. The City Council shall find that any noise, headlights, traffic volume and emissions from idling vehicles resulting from the operation of the window does not negatively impact surrounding residential and institutional uses. 2. The drive-through lane shall not impede or conflict with vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic circulation on the site as determined by the City Traffic Engineer. 3. When a neighborhood restaurant is located less than 1,000 feet from residential or institutional use, the City Council may restrict the hours of operation of a drive-thru window to mitigate any adverse impacts caused by noise, headlights, traffic volume and emissions from idling vehicles. El Toro (Now El Loro Outdoor Patio. In 2009 the City considered a request for an outdoor patio at the El Toro restaurant on the east end of the building. Similar concerns were raised about potential impacts to the Glazier Townhomes to the north. In this case, the closest building was estimated to be 70' from the outdoor dining area. The conditions were the following: 1. An 8' high wall shall be constructed on the north side of the outdoor dining area in accordance with the site plan dated July 16, 2009, to provide a buffer between the outdoor dining area and the townhome building to the north. The wall shall be constructed with the same materials as the building exterior. 2. An awning shall be installed to provide a buffer between the outdoor dining area and the townhome building to the north. The awning shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and Community Development Director. 3. No outdoor music or intercom system shall be used on the patio. 4. Service to the outdoor area shall end no later than 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 5. The doors of the trash enclosure shall be kept closed at all times except when trash is emptied into the dumpster or the dumpster is emptied for garbage collection. 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 sseci kali 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. Existing Conditions Property Location: Legal Description: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Platting Current Land Use Size: C-Cornmercial Platted lot. Caribou Coffee Drive-Thru Sketch Plan 4638 Cedar Avenue ot 2, Block 1, CEDAR MARKETPLACE ADDITION PD-290, Zone 4 Multiple tenant retail Parcel - 4.19 acres PROJECT REVIEW Topography: Existing Vegetation Other Significant Natural Features Flat Urban landscape Adjacent Properties/Land Uses Development Project Review NA NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST Attachments: 1. Sketch Plan Narrative . 2. Location Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Area Map 5. Sketch Plan 6. Internal Remodel Images Glazier Avenue Tow homes Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Cedar Marketplace/Applebee's Comprehensive Plan C-Commercial Zoning/Land Use Garrett Square Condominiums Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Paul's /Kennedy Transmission Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use LD-Low Density Residential (0-6 units/acre M-5C-Multiple family (6-10 units/acre) PD-290, Zone 4 HD-High Density Residential (12+ units/acre M-8C-Multiple Family (12-24 units/acre) C-Commercial RB-Retail Business Pete s)/GB-General Business (Kennedy) 24 JANUARY 2014 CARIBOU COFFEE APPLE VALEY, MN DRIVE-THROUGH PROPOSAL Sketch Plan Narrative Caribou Coffee and Landlord of the property, proposes to add a drive through on the Cedar Avenue (west) side of their existing location. This work is to improve the experience of the customer by making It easier to come and go from the store and making that area more attractive and inviting for the customer and for the City of Apple Valley. Caribou Coffee is a unique coffee house experience that takes pride in being connected to the local community. Caribou has served the Apple Valley community since September 1999. Caribou Coffee and the landlord propose to add the drive through component to the business and completely renovate the interior of the store to resemble the recently updated Caribou Coffee store brand and decor package. The drive through is in demand, the morning commuters strongly desire it along with the stay at home parents. It's a missing convenience in this area of trade. It ensures long-term viability for the business. The drive through provides an exchange for the parking stalls that will be removed. It has a large capacity for peak times even though peak business is opposite other retailers. We understand that the whole site has adequate parking to cover the removal of those stalls, however the drive through will be used by people that already come to the store and park, order their beverage and leave. That condition does not provide as safe an environment as a drive through. With cars coming and going in and out of parking spaces at random locations and intervals, people walking have more to navigate through. The drive through provides an orderly system and a predictable flow to make the experience less stressful. With the concept shown, a large amount of the hard surface will be exchanged for landscaping. More landscaping is better for rainwater run off. More landscaping will create a more attractive presence for pedestrians and motorist passing by the site and give the customers a better experience. The landscaped area will also provide a quiet space for customers, a place to be away from the heavy traffic and hardscape of Cedar Avenue. In turn the landscaping will also create some sound and visual buffering between the residential development, north of this site, and the oncoming traffic traveling north on Cedar Avenue. The residential development now has to experience more stopped traffic with the bus stop next to them. The sound and exhaust is exposed to the development. The drive through will also provide a buffer for the residential development from this development, less cars negotiating for parking spots, stopping and starting engines, people coming and going. The drive through provides an even flow that is easier to be masked by the landscaping than the parking stalls that are there now. The opportunity to put a drive through in is a great benefit for Caribou Coffee, the development and the City. 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