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To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: August 9, 2010
SubjectSite Plan
:– Mark and Tiffany Beck - #2010-38 –3170 Red Wing
Boulevard.
REQUEST
Mark and Tiffany Beck are proposing to build an auto body repair station at 3170 Red Wing
Boulevard. This requires site plan review and a special use permit. The Special Use Permit will
be reviewed at the August 23, 2010, Planning Commission meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as C, Commercial. The proposed use is
consistent with the plan.
Zoning Classification
The property is zoned C-4, Community Regional Commerce in which automobile service stations
are allowed by special use permit.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The property is surrounded on 3 sides by commercial uses including a veterinary clinic, hotel, and
restaurant.
Existing Condition
The site is 1.53 acres and vacant.
Proposed Improvements
The site will be developed with a new building and a parking lot.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Proposed Building Setbacks
Setbacks in commercial districts are not specified. From the property lines, the proposed setbacks
are 48 feet to the north (Veterinary Clinic), 160 feet to the east (Red Wing Boulevard), 24 feet along
the south side of the building (Burger King), and 180 feet to the west (Country Inn). The setbacks as
proposed are acceptable.
Pedestrian Access and Circulation
Pedestrian access and circulation are acceptable.
Vehicular Access and Circulation
Access to the area will be via a shared access with the property to the north off of Red Wing
Boulevard.
Parking Lot and Loading Areas
Parking requirements for auto service is as follow:
Use Requirement Spaces Required Proposed
Auto Service 1 per 500 Sq Ft
10 12
(4,800 finished)
Landscaping Requirements
1 tree per 4,000 Sq. Ft. of paved surface = 3 trees
1 tree per 50’ of perimeter = 17 trees required (based on 881.71 feet of perimeter)
1 shrub per 40’ of perimeter = 22 (based on 881.71 feet of perimeter)
Trees proposed = 20 (7 red maple, 7 Colorado spruce, 6 flowering crab apples)
Shrubs proposed = 22 (9 Techny Arborvitae, 13 Ruby Spice Clethra)
In addition, per the Landscape Ordinance, a landscaped berm or opaque barrier including dense
shrubbery is required between the parking lot and Highway 316. This is included on the
landscaping plan and is acceptable.
The City’s Parks Supervisor has reviewed and approved the Landscape Plan.
Trash and Recycling Enclosure
A waste enclosure building must be constructed as follows:
1)Wall materials and colors shall be consistent with the main building
2)Outdoor storage such as waste materials, palettes, boxes, debris, vehicles, and the like shall
be prohibited unless it is screened from public view with a fence. The applicant is proposing
to install a fence that will screen outdoor storage of vehicles. On the south side of the
building, the fence will be six feet tall and solid vinyl. On the west side of the property, the
fence will be a six foot tall chain link with privacy slats.
Signage
Signage will be processed administratively under a separate sign permit application. Although sign
permit review will take place after site plan approval, the following regulations are applicable:
Up to a 9’ tall monument sign with a maximum of 50 Sq ft per side.
Wall signage -greater of 40 square feet or 5% of wall area per wall with street frontage.
Architectural Elevations
The building is required to have the north and east façades composed of at least 65 percent of Class
1 or Class 2 materials, with Class 1 materials comprising at least 25 percent of the total.
The primary exterior materials on the north facade are rock face blocks (class 2), the remainder of
the building will be glass windows (class 1) and metal awnings (class 1). The building is required
to have 312 square feet of class one materials. The applicant is proposing 313 square feet, or 25%.
The primary exterior materials on the east facade are rock face blocks (class 2), the remainder of the
building will be glass windows (class 1) and metal awnings (class 1). The building is required to
have 418 square feet of class one materials. The applicant is proposing 417 square feet, or 25%.
The primary exterior materials on the south and west façade are rock face blocks (class 2). As these
sides are not visible from the public right-of-way, any combination of class 1, 2, and 3 materials may
be used.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan
Approval of the Site Plan is subject to approval of the Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and
Utility Plans by the Public Works Director and the City’s consultant engineer.
Lighting Plan
The lighting plan is acceptable.
MN Dot Review
Because this site is adjacent to a state right-of-way, MnDot is reviewing the plans and will be
submitting its comments soon.
RECOMMENDATION – SITE PLAN
The City staff of Hastings recommends the following changes and conditions:
1)Conformance with the Planning Commission Staff Report and plans dated August 9,
2010.
2)Approval is subject to a one-year sunset clause; if a building permit is not obtained
within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void.
Conformance with the City Engineer’s comments.
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4)Any rooftop equipment must be completely screened from the front elevation, any part of the
roof top equipment that is visible from any other elevation must be painted to match the
building on which the equipment sits.
5)A waste enclosure building must be constructed of wall materials and colors consistent with
the main building.
6)Accessory building materials and colors shall be consistent with the main building.
7)Outdoor storage such as waste materials, pallets, boxes, debris, vehicles, and the like shall be
prohibited unless it is screened from public view with a vinyl fence or chain link fence with
slats.
8)All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover, asphalt,
or cement to eliminate erosion problems.
9)All exterior lighting is required to be shielded down and away from adjacent properties and
rights-of-ways.
10)All signage will require a separate sign permit. Signage depicted on the site plan submittal
does not constitute approval.
11)All parking and drive aisle areas shall be constructed to City standards including bituminous
surfacing and concrete curb and gutter.
12)Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed for prior to issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map
• Landscape Plan
• Exterior Rnderings
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• Site Plans