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Home My WebLink AboutX-C-02(a,b) Gregg Lowe Automobile Repair Facility - 3000 Lighbourn Ct - Special Use Permit and Site Plan City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: Justin Fortney, City Planner Date: November 6, 2023 Item: Resolution: SUP and Site Plan - #2023-40 Auto Repair Service – 3000 Lightbourn Ct. Council Action Requested: Consider the request by Gregg Lowe for a SUP (Special Use Permit) and site plan application and act on the attached resolutions. Approval of a SUP requires 6 of 7 Councilmembers and site plan requires a simple majority. Background Information: Service establishments as a primary use require special review within the I-1 Industrial Park Zoning District. The applicant is proposing to use the existing site for new construction of an auto repair facility. The City Council approved the transfer of the property to HEDRA on June 5, 2023. This was to facilitate the property sale to Mr. Lowe after receiving SUP and site plan approvals. Please see the attached October 23, 2023, updated Planning Commission Staff Report for further information. Financial Impact: Sale of the property will generate $93,654 ($2.15 per s.f.) in revenue and place an existing tax exempt parcel on the tax rolls. Advisory Commission Discussion: The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the requests at the October 23, 2023 meeting. No members of the public spoke Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: • Resolution – Site Plan • Resolution – SUP • Planning Commission Staff Report – October 23, 2023 X-C-02(a,b) HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO._________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN AUTO REPAIR FACILITY LOCATED AT 3000 LIGHTBOURN COURT Council member _______________________ introduced the following Resolution and ___________________ moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Gregg Lowe has petitioned for Site Plan approval to construct an auto repair facility generally located at 3000 Lightbourn Ct, legally described as Lot 8, Block 2, HASTINGS INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 7, Dakota County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, review was conducted before the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings as required by state law, city charter, and city ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan to the City Council, subject to the conditions contained in this resolution; and WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the request and concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council hereby approves the special use permit as presented to the City Council subject to the conditions: 1. Conformance with the plans submitted with the City Council Staff Report dated November 6, 2023. 2. All disturbed areas on the property shall be protected for erosion control. 3. Approval of a building permit. 4. Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. 5. The City Engineering Department must approve the grading, drainage, and erosion control plan. 6. City of Hastings right-of-way permits are needed for the proposed entrance. X-C-02(a,b) Council member __________________ moved a second to this resolution and upon being put to a vote adopted by _____ present. Ayes: ____ Nays: _____ Absent: ______ ATTEST: _______________________________ Mary Fasbender Mayor _______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of resolution presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 6th of November 2023, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. _______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh City Clerk (SEAL) This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (JJF) 101 East 4th Street Hastings, Minnesota 55033 X-C-02(a,b) HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO._________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL FOR OPERATION OF AN AUTO REPAIR FACILITY LOCATED AT 3000 LIGHTBOURN COURT Council member ___________________________ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Gregg Lowe has petitioned for Special Use Permit approval to operate a retail and service business (auto repair) within the I-1 Industrial Park Zoning District generally located at 3000 Lightbourn Ct., legally described as Lot 8, Block 2, HASTINGS INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 7, Dakota County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, a public hearing and review was conducted before the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, as required by state law, city charter, and city ordinance; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request, subject to the conditions hereunder; and WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the request and recommendation of the Planning Commission. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council hereby approves the Special Use Permit as presented subject to the following conditions: 1) Approval of a Site Plan for construction of the building and development of the property. 1) Conformance with the plans submitted with the City Council Staff Report dated November 6, 2023. 2) There shall be no outdoor storage of damaged or inoperable vehicles. Council member ______________________ moved a second to this resolution and upon being put to a vote it was adopted by the Council Members present. X-C-02(a,b) Adopted by the Hastings City Council on November 6, 2023, by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Absent: ATTEST: __________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor ________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk (City Seal) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of resolution presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 6th day of November, 2023, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. ________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk (SEAL) This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (JJF) 101 4th St. E. Hastings, MN 55033 X-C-02(a,b) To: Planning Commission From: Justin Fortney, City Planner Date: October 23, 2023 Item: Public Hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan – #2023-40 Service Use – 3000 Lightbourn Ct Planning Commission Action Requested: Hold a public hearing and consider a request from Gregg Lowe to construct and operate an auto repair service business with a Special Use Permit at 3000 Lightbourn Ct. Background Existing Condition The 1-acre site is vacant and relatively flat. The property is owned by HEDRA (Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority). The applicant and HEDRA have an agreement for the sale of land for the proposed use. Planning Committee of City Council Review N\A Comprehensive Plan Classification The site is designated as “Industrial” in the 2030 Hastings Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use The following land uses abut the site. Existing Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan North CrossFit HSC and storage I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial East Mini-storage I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial South Dental lab/ office, office proposed I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial West Miller Electric I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial Planning Commission Memorandum X-C-02(a,b) Site Plan Review Vehicular Access and Circulation The proposed parking lot has an entrance onto Lightbourn Court. Building Setbacks There are no prescribed minimum setbacks within the zoning district, however, proposed setbacks are reviewed durring site plan review for conformaty with the area. Building setbacks are shown below. Staff believes the proposed setbacks are consistent with the area. Required Parking Parking meets minimum requirements below. The building is primarily service stalls with a bathroom, office, waiting room, and mezzanine above the bathroom, office, waiting room. Proposed South ~ 25 feet East – Lightbourn Court ~ 80-100 feet North ~ 45 feet West ~ 108 feet Required Parking Number Requirement Needed Service stalls 7 2/ service stall 14 Gas station 0 1/ per 200 Sf 0 Office 1 1/ per 300 Sf 1 Total Provided 18 Architectural Design The applicant is proposing a front facade with masonry wainscoting and porch columns along with lap siding and windows. This treatment will wrap around to the north side but with vertical siding. The balance of the siding is proposed as ribbed or corrugated metal. The west (rear) and south building elevations are proposal as all metal with a different color wainscoting. The south elevation is fairly visible from 31st St E and Lightbourn Ct and they have included some higher class materials incorporated from the front. Landscape Plan The proposed landscaping meets the requirements with 24 trees, 21 bushes, shrubs, and a landscaped berm to match the area landscaping theme. Lighting Plan A photo metric plan shows low light levels at the site perimeter. Proposed lights must be downcast and automatically controlled. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plan Review The drainage, grading and erosion control plan is being reviewed by the City Engineering Department for compliance. X-C-02(a,b) Recommendation Approval of the Site Plan is recommended subject to the following conditions: 1. Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 23, 2023 2. All disturbed areas on the property shall be protected for erosion control. 3. Approval of a building permit. 4. Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. 5. The City Engineering Department must approve the grading, drainage, and erosion control plan. 6. City of Hastings right-of-way permits are needed for the proposed entrance. Special Use Permit Review Proposed Use City Code Chapter 155.34, Section C.1 identifies retail and service establishments as primary uses of a building or property as “Uses by Special Permit” within the I-1 Industrial Park Zoning District. The applicant is proposing to use the existing site for new construction of an auto repair facility. The two western repair stalls are subdivided from the building and are intended to be for lease. Screening of Exterior Storage Any outdoor storage is required to be screened. No expired or inoperable vehicles may be stored outside. Analysis The site layout is designed well for the proposed use. The proposed use should not create higher volumes of traffic or nuisances than other area uses. Notification Notice was published and sent to property owners within 350-feet of the subject property. No comments have been received. Recommendation Approval of the Special Use Permit for auto repair services is recommended. Attachments • Location Map • Site Photos • Site Plans X-C-02(a,b) Location Map X-C-02(a,b) Two views from Lightbourn Court Above view from 31st St E and Lightbourn Ct intersection X-C-02(a,b) Front Rear Right (north) Left (south) Right (north) X-C-02(a,b) X-C-02(a,b) X-C-02(a,b) X-C-02(a,b)