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Home My WebLink About12/17/2014 Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 DECEMBER 17, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2014 4. CONSENT ITEMS --NONE-- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. River Valley Church Expansion Public hearing to consider amendment to an existing (PC14-41-CV) building addition and removal of 20 parking spaces. LOCATION: 14898 Energy Way PETITIONER: River Valley Church and Vanman Architects 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS --NONE-- 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. 8. ADJOURNMENT NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. -Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 -Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014 Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. -Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 -Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 8, 2015 Informal 5:30 P.M. Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 180. Agendas are also available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org. 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 and Paul Scanlan. Members Absent: Keith Diekmann, David Schindler and Brian Wasserman. Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Assistant City Engineer David Bennett, and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2014 Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving the agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2014. 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 Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of November 5, 2014. Ayes - 3 - Nays — 0. Abstain — 1 (Melander) 4. CONSENT ITEMS --NONE-- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS --NONE-- 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Springs at Apple Valley Apartments — Consideration of a proposed amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map from "C" (Commercial) to "HD" (High Density Residential/+12 units per acre), rezoning and zoning code amendments, and site plan/building permit authorization to allow for 14-building/280-unit apartment complex on 20 acres. (PC14-40-PZSB) LOCATION: Northwest corner of 147th Street West and Flagstaff Avenue CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 2 of 5 PETITIONER: Continental 313 Fund LLC City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the request is for: 1. Amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map re-designating Out lot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE from "C" (Commercial) to "HD" (High Density Residential/12+ units per acre. 2. Rezoning of Outlot B, WENSMANN 13TH ADDITION from "Planned Development 746/zone 1" and Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE from "Planned Development 646/zone 3" to "Planned Development 746/zone 3", which allow apartments as a permitted use, and shall establish special area requirements and performance standards for the new zone. 3. Subdivision of land by preliminary plat that will combine two existing outlots into one lot. 4. Site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction a 280-unit apartment project on 20 acres, located between 145th and 147th Streets West, and Foliage and Flagstaff Avenues. Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE is currently guided "C" (Commercial). The proposed development is not consistent with the current designation and a re-designation of the outlot to "HD" (High Density Residential/1 2+ units per acre) would be required. There is currently 562 acres of property designated for commercial uses and 245 acres for high-density residential uses. The two outlots are located in two planned development zoning districts. Outlot B, WENSMANN 13TH ADDITION is located in "PD-746/zone 1". This planned development zone allows for townhomes and condominiums as permitted uses at a maximum density of 16 units per acre. Apartments are not allowed. Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE is located in "PD-646/zone 3". This planned development zone allows for a variety of general business and some limited retail uses. Again, apartments are not allowed. The property would need to be rezoned. Staff is suggesting that all the property be rezoned to "PD-746" and that a new subzone be created for apartment buildings. This new subzone would include area requirements and performance standards applicable to apartment development. The subject properties are currently platted as outlots. The applicant is proposing a replat of the two outlots into one lot. The plans shpw 168 detached 2nd 1 qttqrhed prnge spec's, 2nd 41? siirbre parking spnreq, which calculate into 2.47 spaces per unit, which is slightly below the minimum required 2.5 spaces per unit. Access to the development would be via one driveway located along the east side of Foliage Avenue. Two emergency accesses are proposed, with one located at the end of Flycatcher Lane, a private street and the other off 145th Street West. The site would be completely fenced and all accesses would have security gates. Staff expressed their concern about providing only one access in and out for its residents. It had been suggested that the development provide an exit only access for residents along 145th Street West. The applicant had not indicated if the 145th Street access would be accessible by the residents. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Development of the subject property would include the removal of the temporary cul -de -sac at the east end of Flycatcher Lane. The loss of the cul -de -sac turnaround would affect the ability of emergency vehicles to turn around at the end of that private street. It has been suggested that an emergency access gate be installed at the end of Flycatcher Lane that would be used by emergency vehicles as an exit only from the Midtown development. If that does not happen, an alternative turnaround would need to be installed on the Midtown property. He commented that Fire staff has a concern about the location of the emergency access gate along 145th Street West, and had requested that it be set back 30 feet from the 145th Street curb line. The site plan shows buildings being set back 28 to 56 feet from the property lines abutting the public streets. He reviewed setbacks, pedestrian access plans and the proposed trash enclosure plans. He stated that the Fire Marschall has also reviewed the utility plan and requested that additional hydrants be installed near the southeast corner of Building 4 and northwest corner of Building 8. Discussion followed. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke recommending approval of the amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to re- designate Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE from "C" (Commercial) to "HD" (High Density Residential/ 12+ units per acre). Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke recommending approval of the zoning of Outlot B, WENSMANN 13TH ADDITION from "Planned Development 746 /zone 1" and Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE from "Planned Development 646 /zone 3" to "Planned Development 746 /zone 3". Ayes - 4- Nays -0. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke recommending approval of the SPRINGS AT APPLE VALLEY preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions: • The plat shall be configured to have one (1) lot and zero (0) outlots. • A ten -foot drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along Flagstaff Avenue. • A ten -foot right -of -way easement shall be dedicated over the existing drainage and utility easements for 50 feet in each direction from the intersection of Flagstaff Avenue and 147th Street. • A drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated over any portion of the existing sanitary sewer line along the north side of 147th that is outside of existing easement. Ayes -4- Nays -0. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke recommending approval of the site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 4 of 5 8. ADJOURNMENT 280-unit apartment project on Lot 1, Block 1, SPRINGS AT APPLE VALLEY, according to the preliminary plat, subject to the following: • The minimum required parking shall be allowed at a rate of one (1) garage space and 1.47 guest/tenant parking spaces per unit. The emergency access gate along 145th Street West shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the street curb line. • The trash enclosure shall be constructed of 100% masonry materials similar to the masonry materials used on the apartment buildings and garages. Buildings shall meet all setbacks currently in place in Planned Development No. 746. • Revisions shall be made to the grading and utility plans in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendations as stated in his memo, dated October 29, 2014. • Hydrants shall be added in accordance with the City Fire Marshal's recommendation. • Landscaping shall be added to the area adjacent to the east of the most easterly surface parking spaces located between Buildings 6 and 12 and to the west of the surface parking area in front of the clubhouse. • Future potential trash enclosure sites shall be identified on the site plan to the satisfaction of the City. • Additional sidewalk connections shall be made from the private sidewalks within the development to the adjacent public sidewalks in locations identified in this staff report. Ayes 4 Nays — O. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approve 2015 Planning Commission Calendar City Planner Tom Lovelace presented the 2015 meeting calendar and application deadlines. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke, to approve the 2015 Planning commission Calendar. Ayes - - 0. B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. City Planner Tom Lovelace stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander asked for a motion to adjourn. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 5 of 5 MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Respectfully Submitted, Murphy, Planning epar ent Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on city of App e„ Valley PROJECT NAME: River Valley Church Expansion PROJECT DESCRIPTION: * Amend existing Conditional Use Permit for approximately 5,100 sq. ft. expansion. • Variance to increase the building height from 24' to 32'. • Site plan review/building permit authorization for an approximately 5,100 sq. ft. expansion and 340-space parking lot. STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Dykes, Planner APPLICANT: River Valley Church and Vanman Architects APPLICATION DATE: November 19, 2014 ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SECTION: 60 DAYS: January 16, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development Department PROJECT NUMBER: PC14-41-CV 120 DAYS: 5,4 December 17, 2014 Public Hearing March 16, 2015 Action Requested • Open the public hearing, receive comments, and close the hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission not to act on an item the same night as its public hearing. If there are no comments from the public, and no outstanding issues from the Commission, staff believes the Commission could move the project forward. If the Commission concurs, staff recommends the following motions: • Recommend approval of an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for an approximately 5,100 sq. ft. addition for River Valley Church located at 14898 Energy Way (Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park 2" Addition), as shown on the plans reqb-eived on November 19, 2014, subject to all applicable City codes and standards. • Recommend approval of a variance increasing the height of the proposed addition from 24' to 32' for an approximately 5,100 sq. ft. addition at River Valley Church located at 14898 Energy Way (Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park 2" Addition), as shown on the plans received on November 19, 2014, due to the distance of the addition from adjacent townhomes being greater than 250', subject to all applicable City codes and standards. • Recommend approval of site plan/building permit authorization for an approximately 5,100 sq. ft. sq. ft. addition for River Valley Church located at 14898 Energy Way (Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park 2 Addition), as shown on the plans received on November 19, 2014, subject to all applicable City codes and standards and the installation of sufficient landscape materials to meet City requirements. Project Summary/Issues Conditional Use Permit: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to expand the total worship area in River Valley Church from 19,400 sq. ft. to 24,500 sq. ft. with a 5,100 sq. ft. expansion to the main auditorium. The proposed expansion of the worship area will be done only in the main auditorium, which is to be increased to approximately 13,000 sq. ft., with 1,200 seats. An additional 1,590 sq. ft. of the addition will be used for storage. The property is zoned "BP", which allows for churches as a conditional use. The City approved a CUP for the church in 2000; it has expanded twice since then in 2007 and 2009. Upon each expansion the City has approved new CUPs. The church now occupies the entire building. One of the conditions of the CUP that was approved in 2009 referenced the floor plan. Because the applicant is changing its floor plan, it is necessary to amend their existing CUP to reflect the revision. The 2009 CUP resolution is attached. Variance: The applicant is requesting a variance to increase the maximum height of the building from 24' to 32'. Only the new addition, which is located in the central part of the building, would be 32' in height; the rest of the building would still be no taller than 24'. The Code states buildings in the "BP" zoning district shall not exceed 24' in height when they are located within 250' of residential structures. The River Valley Church property line is 169' from the common property line of the Valley Way Village townhomes east of the site. However, the church building is about 350' from the closest townhome, and the new addition will be 560' from the closest townhome. It is staff's opinion that the variance is justified due to the distance of the addition from residents. The increase in height of 8 will have a limited impact on the adjacent residential uses. Site Plan: The site plan shows the construction of a 5,094 sq. ft. addition to the church. The plan also shows a new patio and landscaped area on the north side of the building replacing existing loading docks. Sufficient landscaping must be installed to meet City requirements, which states landscaping must equal 1.5% of the cost of building materials based on Means construction data. The patio will lead to a new enhanced north entrance allowing church members to enter from the north and south. There are currently 361 parking spaces on the site. The addition to the church and the new patio area will remove 21 parking spaces, so 340 spaces will be available. The expanded church will require 343 parking spaces. The church has executed a cross-parking agreement with Questar, the property owner of the lots north of the site. The agreement allows the church to use 201 parking spaces on Questar's site. With a total of 541 parking spaces available to the church, there is sufficient parking for the expansion and reduction of spaces. The plans show the addition will be clad in black fiber cement panels on the north side of the building; white fiber cement panels will be used on the main entrance on the south side, and the new entrance on the north side. The Code requires building materials consist of "100% non-combustible, non- degradable and maintenance-free construction materials." The majority of industrial buildings, including the existing River Valley Church, are composed of rock-face block, brick, and similar. The use of fiber cement panels is atypical for industrial buildings; this material is usually used for residential and commercial uses. However, the use of the materials is only for the addition, which comprises less than 50% of the exterior face. It is Planning Staff's opinion that the material complies with the zoning code. The Building Official has reviewed the material specifications and states that the panels will meet the parameters of the zoning code and comply with the building code. Staff has no concerns with the use of the panels. River Valley Church has requested that the proposal move forward if the City has no major issues, subject to any conditions deemed necessary. The church would like to begin construction by March 30, 2015. 2 H:\DEVELOPM\2014 Projects\River Valley CUP-Expansion\River Valley PC reportl.docx Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) 1. Location Map 2. Comprehensive Plan Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Cover Sheet 5. Certificate of Survey 6. Site/Parking/Landscaping Plan 7. Floor Plan 8. Elevations 3 H:\DEVELOPM\2014 Projects\River Valley CUP-Expansion\River Valley PC reportl.docx 9. Letter from Applicant 10. Memo from Building Official 11. 2009 CUP Resolution Existing Conditions Property Location: Legal Description: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Platting Current Land Use Size: Existing Vegetation Other Significant Natural Features Adjacent Properties/Land Uses Project Review RIVER VALLEY CHURCH EXPANSION PROJECT REVIEW 14898 Energy Way Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park 2 Addition "IND" (Industrial) - The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. "BP" (Business Park) - The proposed use is consistent with the zoning. Platted River Valley Church Lot size is 6.67 acres; current building area is 63,486 sq. ft. After expansion, the building will be 68,586. Flat Suburban lawn None identified NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST Questar Education Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use McCormick Computer Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Valley Way Village Tow Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Comprehensive Plan Conditional Use Permit: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to expand the total worship area in River Valley Church from 19,400 sq. ft. to 24,500 sq. ft. with a 5,100 sq. ft. expansion to the main auditorium. The current worship area consists of an approximately 10,300 sq. ft. main auditorium with 1,000 seats; an approximately 4,800 sq. ft. family auditorium with 307 seats; and a 4,300 sq. ft. youth auditorium, with 444 seats. The remainder of the building is used for offices and classrooms. The proposed expansion of the worship area will be done only in the main auditorium, which is to be increased to approximately 13,000 sq. ft., with 1,200 seats. Approximately 1,590 sq. ft. of the new addition will be used for storage. The property is zoned "BP", which allows for churches as a conditional use. The City approved a CUP for the church in 2000; it has expanded twice since then in 2007 and 2009. Upon each expansion the City has approved new CUPs. The church and its operations occupy the entire building, as it has since at least 2009. One of the conditions of the CUP that was approved in 2009 referenced the floor plan. Because the applicant is changing its floor plan, it is necessary to amend their existing CUP to reflect the revision. The 2009 CUP resolution is attached. 4 H:\DEVELOPM\2014 Projects\River Valley CUP-Expansion\River Valley PC reportl.docx "IND" (Industrial) "BP" (Business Park) Resale/Melby property "IND" (Industrial) "BP" (Business Park) nhomes "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 dua) "PD-163, Zone 5" (Planned Development) Knob Ridge Business Park "IND" (Industrial) Zoning/Land Use "BP" (Business Park) Variance: The applicant is requesting a variance to increase the maximum height of the building from 24' to 32'. Only the new addition, which is located in the central part of the building, would be 32' in height; the rest of the building would still be no taller than 24'. The increase in building height will allow the church to have a raised stage and a projection screen. This will allow church participants to better see services in the expanded auditorium. The Code states buildings in the "BP" zoning district shall not exceed 24' in height when they are located within 250' of residential structures. The River Valley Church property line is 169' from the common property line of the Valley Way Village townhomes east of the site. However, the church building is about 350' from the closest townhome, and the new addition will be 560' from the closest townhome. It should also be noted that newer industrial buildings usually have a ceiling height of 32'. If this building were ever converted back to an office/warehouse use, the 32' height may be useful for future users. 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 provisions of the Code: 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. 5. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to alleviate the practical difficulty It is staff s opinion that the variance is justified due to the distance of the proposed addition from residents. The increase in height of 8' will have a limited impact on the adjacent residential uses. Site Plan: The site plan shows the construction of a 5,094 sq. ft. addition to the church. The plan also shows a new patio and landscaped area on the north side of the building replacing existing loading docks. The patio will lead to a new enhanced north entrance allowing church members to enter from the north and south. Parking: There are currently 361 parking spaces on the site. The addition to the church and the new patio area will remove 21 parking spaces, so 340 spaces will be available. The expanded church will require 343 parking spaces. In 2013, the church executed a cross-parking agreement with Questar, the property owner of the lots north of the site. The agreement allows the church to use 201 parking spaces on Questar's site. With a total of 541 parking spaces available to the church, there is sufficient parking for the expansion and reduction of spaces. 5 H:\DEVELOPM\2014 Projects\River Valley CUP-Expansion\River Valley PC reportl.docx Accesses/Circulation: There is no change to the access or circulation on the site. Signs: Signs and/or sign structures are not included as part of the building permit authorization. A separate sign permit must be approved before any ground or building signage may be installed. Grading Plan: No grading is needed for the proposed addition. Municipal utilities are available to the site. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan shows a mix of Black Hills Spruce and shrubs, specific species of which were not identified. The church has agreed to install species specified by the City if that is necessary. The cost of the landscape materials must equal 1.5% of the cost of the building materials based on Means construction data. The applicant will need to ensure that sufficient landscape materials are installed to comply with code. Elevation Drawings: The plans show the addition will be clad in black fiber cement panels on the north side of the building; white fiber cement panels will be used on the south side. The Code requires building materials consist of "100% non-combustible, non-degradable and maintenance- free construction materials." The majority of industrial buildings, including the existing River Valley Church, are composed of rock-face block, brick, and similar. The use of fiber cement panels is atypical for industrial buildings; this material is usually used for residential and commercial uses. However, the use of the materials is only for the addition, which comprises less than 50% of the exterior face. The Building Official has reviewed the material specifications and states that the panels will meet the parameters of the zoning code and comply with the building code. Staff has no concerns with the use of the panels. Public Safety Issues: None identified. 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Apple Valley, MN 55 Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit Submittal For: River Valley Church — Apple Valley Campus - 14898 Energy Way A. CONTACT INFORMATION: River Valley Church Contact: Pastor Anthony Richards — Director of Capital Projects 14898 Energy Way Apple Valley, MN 55 Anthon .Richards nvervalle or 952-997-2222 Vanman Architects and Builders Contact: Angie Knodel, AIA 9600 54t Ave N, Suite i8o Plymouth, MN 55442 an vanmanab.com 7 B. SITE DATA: River Valley Church of Apple Valley is located at 14898 Energy Way, and its zoned BP, Business Park. The Legal Description of the property is Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park, 2 Addition. PID # 01.-83.101-01-olo. This property is subject to a Parking Cross Easement per Document No. 2974594 (See attached document) r. PROPOSED USES: The proposed plan for River Valley Church of Apple Valley would include a 5,094 square foot addition to the north. This addition would provide an additional 200 seats in the main auditorium. In order to achieve a more desired auditorium feel, the existing roof is to be removed and raised. The parapet height for the auditorium will be 32'-o" above the finished floor. A new women's restroom will be located directly adjacent east of the main auditorium. A new wall will be installed to reduce the size of the Children's auditorium in order to provide more classroom space. 9600 54th Ave N, SLnte 180 Plymouth, MN 55442 Pee: 888.3772817 Local: /63.541.9552 Fax.: 763.541 .94' w wvanmanabx:om architec and builders *44' ri architects and builders A new concrete patio and additional entry doors will be installed at the north entry to provide better access to the lobby from the north parking lot. The main entry at the south will also be enhanced to better identify the main entry. The new building materials proposed are fiber cement panels in two different colors in order to complement the existing materials, but also enhance the building. The new addition will remove 21 existing parking spaces on the north due to the proposed expansion. The church has a Shared Parking agreement in order to accommodate the additional seating for the main auditorium. The building would be used primarily on Sunday Mornings, from 8 am, when the volunteers arrive, to i pm, when the volunteers leave. The building would also be used on Wednesday nights and Sunday nights, during youth services, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Office hours would be kept during the week Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. D. VARIANCE HEIGHT REQUEST: River Valley Church is requesting a variance in order to expand their auditorium height to 32'-o" which is above the 24' requirement if located within 25o' of residential structures. The proposed roof height exceeding the 24' height requirement is approximately 38o'-6" from the east property line and therefore a significant distance from the residential structures located east of Pilot Knob Road. River Valley Church would also like to put 2 crosses on their building to identify themselves as a church. One would be located at the main entry and the other cross is shown on the new auditorium roof with a height not to exceed 4o'-o" E. LANDSCAPING: All existing trees and vegetation are to remain as is on the site. The church would like Lo add some vegetation on the north side ,of the building a.s shovvin in the attach d site plan. F. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: River Valley Church anticipates that they will start construction in the spring of 2015 and building completion would be December 2015. 9600 54th Ave N Suite 180 Plymouth, MN 55442 Free: 888,327,2817 Local: /63.541,9552 Fax: 763.54 9:357 www.vanmana b.com December 9, 2014 City of Apple Valley Attn: Margaret Dykes 7100 147 Street W. Apple Valley, MN 55 archit tsond Uders Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit Subnmitia|Fmc River Valley Church Apple Valley Campus - 14898 Energy Way Margaret Dykes, In response to your questions addressed in your December 9 email, I would like to provide the following additional information. Off-Site Parking The cross parking Easement agreement states (under Agreement, Section 4) "...so |ongaseach Party provides at least 201 parking spaces on its respective property for use by the other Party during the applicable time periods stated above" As shown in Exhibit the areas noted in red are "certain parking stalls that have been spccificaUyexc|udedfromtheeasernentrights^ My understanding ofthis is, ifthere is a weekday funeral at River Valley, they are not allowed to park at the "front door" area of the adjacent property as noted in red. And in turn, ifthe adjacent property has an event on a Sunday,theyarenuta|lovvedtousethesouthandeestspacesadiacenttoRiverVa||ey's door" as noted in Red. Auditorium Usage River Valley currently has 3 auditoriums with seating count as follows: Main Auditorium (Proposed) 1200 Seats Farnily Auditorium — 307 Seats (All occupants are under the legal driving age) -The Family Auditorium is usedfor services for 1" grade through 5 grade. Youth Auditorium — 444 Seats (,o% ofoccupants under the legal driving age) -The Youth Auditorium is usedfor servicesfor 6th grade through 12th grade -The Youth Service is an evening service and held at a different time than the services held in the Main Auditorium. To follow the requirements set forth in the 2009 Amendment to the CUP for River Valley Church, the calculation would be as follows: Main Auditorium (Proposed) - 1200 Seats Family Auditorium — o Seats (All occupants are under the legal driving age) Youth Auditorium — 134 Seats (3o% of occupants) Total Seats = 1334 Total Parking Required = 382 (3. space per 3.5seats) Total Provided 340 spaces on-site + 201 off-site = 541 total spaces 9600 54 Ave PJ,suite. 1s0° Rk/Momth,M N55442 Toll Free: 888 L oca l : 763.5,41.9 FEIX:763341.9857 Vvvyyvva minana b.corm Sincerely, Angie Knodel, AIA Vanman Architects and Builders Building Hei ht Increase � buUth:rs The ceiling height in the main auditorium is a critical consideration for this project. A projection screen must be large enough to display images of adequate size for the distance and it must be placed high enough from the floor to provide unobstructed sight lines. In addition, River Valley Church would like to remove the existing roof and restructure the roof in order to eliminate the numerous columns to provide an unobstructed view. Exterior Building Materials We are proposing to use Nichiha's Illumination Series Panels as the main exterior material for the building. The product is currently being installed at their new Campus in Shakopee and is the "River VaIIey Look" to be consistent with their Campus's. The panels are non-combustible and have a smooth satin finish meant to look more like aluminum composite panels. The black and white colors of the panels are meant to identify the main entry of the building. I have attached an ICC report referring to more detailed information of the Nichiha product as well as additional product information. In addition, 1 will provide a physical sample to be dropped of on Thursday. As shown in the CUP perspective view, we are proposing a wood accent at the 2 entrance canopies in the ceiling and a vertical application adjacent to the entry We understand that may need to be modified. Thanks again for all your effort on this project and please let me know if you have any additional questions. 9600 54th NI, Suite 180 - 1 551142 T�UFre-e.: 888-3272817 - Local: 763.541.9552= 763.541.9857 vvmx�.v�Dmn�n��.��nm City of Apple 11 Valley TO: Margaret Dykes, City Planner FROM: George Dorn, Building Official DATE: November 24, 2014 SUBJECT: River Valley Church Expansion 14898 Energy Way Apple Valley. MEMO Building Inspections • A Building Code analysis should be completed to determine the allowable area of the new addition. This will ensure the current building can have an addition/and or what necessary steps may have to be taken in order to do so. O The addition will increase the occupant load substantially therefore rest room calculations should be undertaken to find out if additional restrooms will be needed to accommodate the increased occupant load. • Three exits are being removed from the North side of the building. With the increased occupant load, calculations should be completed for exit width, exit discharge, travel distance, and common path of travel. REAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462357 the City of Apple Valley has adopted, as Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances, zoning regulations to control land uses throughout the City; and REAS, said regulations provide that church uses may be allowed within the confines of a Business Park zoning distnct and in accordance with specific performance standards, as a conditional use; and REAS, approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a church has been requested by River Valley Church, and WHEREAS, review of such Conditional Use Permit request to determine its conformance with the applicable regulations and performance standards has occurred at a public hearing held on May 17, 2000; and 1 Conditional Use Permit subject to certain conditions on May 17, 2000; and REAS, the Apple Valley City Council approved such Conditional Use Permit subject to certain conditions on May 25, 2000; and REAS, approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No 2000-126 for an expansion of the worship area of the church has been requested by River Valley Church, and REAS, the. Apple Valley Ph I ng. Co Conditional Use Permit amendment subject to ce EREAS, the Apple Valley City Council approved such an amended Conditional Use Permit subject to certain conditions on August 9, 2007, and 1 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY RESOLUTION NO 2009-92 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PE T A NDMENT FOR A CHURCH EXPANSION AND ATTAC 1 G CONDITIONS THERETO REAS, the Apple Valley Planning Co as uission recommended approval of such ission r- • mmended approval of such conditions on July 18, 2007, and REAS, approval of an amendment to Conditional Use permit No 2007-155 for an expansion of the worship area of the church has been requested by River Valley Church, and WHEREAS, the Apple Valley Planning Commission recommended approval of such Conditional Use Permit .1 endrnent subject to n conditions on June 17, 2009, and NOW, REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, esota, that an ended Conditional Use Pe lit for a church use Iv" a Business Park zone be approved subject to the following conditions ally described as Lot 1, Block 1 The Conditional Use Permit shall apply to property 1, Valley Business Park 2nd Addition. 2 Such operations shall be conducted in conformance with the site plan attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. 3 Such operations shall be conducted rn conformance with the floor plans attached hereto as. E BIT B 4 Based upon the represented age group of the members to use each auditorium and p � � on site is sufficient to the number of seats as depicted on the site plan, the part, serve the use on the ro er y However, if the nurnber of seats in any of the p r� auditoriums is increased from the r um er of seats shown on the site plan, or the use of the auditorium changes from the use noted on the site plan, or the age group of the members to use of any of the auditorium changes after the date of this Conditional Use Perm then this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to a - t, Conditional Use Permit amendment and additional parking may be required. The nd Conditional Use Permit may be revoked for cause if the to s of (2) or (3) or (4) S preceding are not adhered to 6 The Conditional Use Permit must be put into effect within one year of the date of approval or else the approval. roval. lapses, Once implemented, the Permit continues as long as the terms are not violated. If the use terminates, the Permit approval will lapse if the use is not re implemented within one year of such termination date ADOPTED this 9th day ofJuly, 2009 ST ela J Gac 'fietter, City Clerk CERTIFICATE I 3 Pamela Gackstetter , Apple Valley City Clerk, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy adopted a resolution ado ted by the City Council on July 9, 2009, the original of , which is in my possession, dated this day of , 2009 2 P r ela J Gackstetter, City Clerk 6.. 9-09 RIVER V • EXHIBIT A 6-19-09 PARKING SUMMARY REOUIRED PAR61NG RATIO ASSEMBLY SEATS FAMILY AL/DrfOR10141 1307 SEATS) MAIN AUDITORIUM (I NMI SEATS,. Y.CUTI-1 AUDITORIUM (444 SEATS) 42% of TOTAL ASSEMBLY SEATS CALCULATED FOR PARKING -PAMILY AUDrIINIUM Q SEAT$1 -MAIAUtTQRJUM (1°00 SEATS) ' YOUTH AUL/ITC/WM (260 SEATS) SEM of 'Pr = 1 SPACE PER S.5 SV 1.,a0 SCATS .2 is' PER PERSON SPACLS - SPACES LEY CHURCH Appie ValIey Unriesvia VANMAN ARCHITheTS AND BUILDERS - 669 Winnetka Avenue North - suite 0210 - Golden VarLey, Minnesota 55427 888.327,2817 - 763. SHEET 1 OF 1 1 11W t9552 7 41.9857 , www van - riab,corri Oft FAMILY AUDITORIUM SPATS 307 FULL BUILDING FLOOR PLAN NO SCALE (PAMING SEE SETE RAM RIVER VALLEY CHURCH Apple Valley, Minnesota MAIN AUDITORIUM SEATS 1,K10 EXHIE3IT E3 PARKINO SEE SITE PLAN) 7 2 PHASE 2 INTERIOR REMODEI, NEW MITA,'" - YOUTH AUDITORIUM SEATS 444 MP' MAY NTH, 201I9 . . VANMAN AFIGHtTECTS AND BUILDERS - G69 VVinnettica Avenue North - Suite #210 - Gotden Valley, Minnesota 5542T SHEET I OF 2 272617 763.541.9552 - 763.50-9057 - www.vannunab.c.-om H EXHIBIT B r2I0 564, SHEET 2 OF 2 ,S3 e 27T14_ 2009