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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4 Site Plan Wayne's Auto BodyMemo 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. 3) 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 e • Site Plans