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Home My WebLink About20120702 - VIII-B-1 To: Mayor Hicks & City Council From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: July 2, 2012 Item: Resolution: Site Plan #2012-29 – Block 16 Parking Lot – HEDRA. City Council Action Requested: The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) seeks Site Plan approval to construct a 98 stall parking lot on Block 16, generally located south of 2nd Street between Tyler Street and the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The parking lot would provide spaces for future commuter parking needs. Construction of the parking lot has been funded via a MN DOT\Metropolitan Council grant through the Red Rock Corridor Commission. Background Information: Please see the attached Planning Commission Memorandum for background information. Financial Impact: The request should not have an effect on the City Budget. HEDRA was awarded a grant to cover the cost of the parking lot. Advisory Commission Discussion: The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request at the June 25, 2012 Meeting. Without any issues. Council Committee Discussion: None Attachments: ! Resolution ! Planning Commission Staff Report – June 25, 2012 City Council Memorandum HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO._________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR BLOCK 16. Council member ___________________________ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, HEDRA, has petitioned for Site Plan approval for a parking lot; and WHEREAS, The property is generally located West of Tyler Street Between 2nd Street East and 3rd street East. It is legally described as all of Block 16, TOWN OF HASTINGS BLKS 1 THRU 99, Dakota County, MN; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2012, 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 subject to the conditions of this resolution; 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 Site Plan as presented subject to the following conditions: 1. All disturbed areas shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to minimize erosion. 2. Disturbed areas shall adhere to the City’s property maintenance ordinance. 3. Final approval of the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan by the Public Works Director. 4. Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. Council member ______________________ moved a second to this resolution and upon being put to a vote it was unanimously adopted by all Council Members present. Adopted by the Hastings City Council on July 2, 2012, by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Absent: ATTEST: __________________________ Paul J. Hicks, Mayor ________________________________ Melanie Mesko Lee, 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 2nd day of July 2012, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. ________________________________ Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk (SEAL) This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (JJF) 101 4th St. E. Hastings, MN 55033 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: June 25, 2012 Item: Site Plan – Red Rock Parking Lot – Block 16 REQUEST The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) seeks Site Plan approval to construct a 100 stall parking lot on Block 16, generally located south of 2nd Street between Tyler Street and the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The parking lot would provide spaces for future commuter parking needs. Construction of the parking lot has been funded via a MN DOT\Metropolitan Council grant through the Red Rock Corridor Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Notification Notification of the request was mailed to all property owners within 350 feet. Comprehensive Plan Classification The 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Mixed Use. The proposed use is consistent with the plan. Zoning Classification The property is currently zoned I-1-Industrial Park. An application to rezone the property to DC – Downtown Core has been submitted with the Site Plan. The existing use conforms to the proposed DC Zoning District. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use Direction Property Use Zoning Comp Plan North 2nd Street Vacant Land DC Mixed Use East CP Railroad Railroad Depot I-1 Mixed Use South 3rd Street Residences Former UBC Bldg I-1 I-1 Mixed Use Mixed Use West Tyler Street 2nd Street Depot Bar Vacant Land C-3 C-3 Mixed Use Mixed Use Existing Condition The property is vacant and contains a gravel parking lot, bicycle trail, and on street parking. The property was purchased by the Hastings Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA, predecessor to HEDRA) in 1994. The property was formerly home to Anson Grain Elevators. The elevators were demolished in the mid 1990’s. Proposed Improvements Construction of a 100 stall parking lot. The existing bicycle trail would be rebuilt through the parking lot. A platform area would be constructed along Tyler Street for future loading of bus passengers. The northern portion of the property along 2nd Street would be seeded and has been reserved for future commercial use. The 20 on-street parking spaces accessed from 3rd Street would be removed. SITE PLAN REVIEW Authority Hastings City Code Chapter 155.51 establishes rules and procedures for site plan review. Zoning Setbacks Zoning Setbacks are acceptable. Parking lots must be located at least ten feet from the property line. Vehicular Access and Circulation Vehicular access and circulation is acceptable. Two entrances are proposed for the site, one each on Tyler Street and 3rd Street. The parking lot would contain one-way directional aisles. Busses would enter the parking lot, but use Tyler Street for loading of passengers. The bicycle trail relocated to a 30 foot wide median located between the east and west parking lots. Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Pedestrian and bicycle access is acceptable. Sidewalks exist along 2nd Street and Tyler Street. New sidewalks would be constructed to create sidewalks on all four sides of the parking lot. The existing bicycle trail will be rerouted on the site to accommodate the parking lot. The bicycle trail intersects with vehicle traffic at only one point in the parking lot. 3rd Street Parking Perpendicular parking along 3rd Street would be removed as part of this plan. The existing 15-20 spaces would be incorporated into the new parking lot. 2nd Street Commercial The frontage along 2nd Street has not been included as part of the parking lot. The area will be reserved for future commercial development. Transit Planning Both the Red Rock Corridor Station Area Plan (2012 – on left) and Heart of Hastings Plan (2003 – on right) identify the property for commuter parking. Both plans contemplate beginning with a surface parking lot with construction of a ramp if the need arises. The frontage along 2nd Street is reserved in both plans for future commercial development. Landscape Plan Landscaping must be provided as follows: 1) 16 overstory trees must be planted on site. 2) 25 shrubs must be planted on site. 3) Interior parking lot islands must contain a tree\and or plantings. 4) Buffering required along the Tyler and 3rd Street frontages. Buffering can consist of either tree plantings plantings or fence. **Any deficiencies will be addressed in the revised landscape plan provided at the meeting Lighting Plan The parking lot will include lighting. A photometric lighting plan must be submitted as a condition of approval to ensure the foot-candle illumination is below the 0.5 foot candle maximum illumination. All lighting must also incorporate shields and cut-offs to direct light on site. Grading and Utility Plans Preliminary Grading and Utility Plans have been submitted for cursory review. The applicant must obtain formal approval of the Grading and Utility Plans by the Public Works Director as a condition for approval. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Site Plan is recommended subject to the following conditions: 1. All disturbed areas shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to minimize erosion. 2. Disturbed areas shall adhere to the City’s property maintenance ordinance. 3. Final approval of the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan by the Public Works Director. 4. Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. ATTACHMENTS ! Resolution ! Location Map ! Site Plan with landscape plan Dakota County, MN Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search, appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification. Map Scale 1 inch = 159 feet Print Preview Page 1 of 1 http://gisx.co.dakota.mn.us/website/dakotanetgis/printPreview.aspx?PrintOptData=Dakota ... 6/11/2012