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8.1 PCSR 01-26-2016 City or Elk_ „� Request for Action River To Item Number Planning Commission 8.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session January 26, 2016 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Modern Construction Request for Preliminary Review for Mixed Use Building on Yale Court— Reviewed by Lot 4,Block 1,Mississippi Ridge Second Addition Action Requested Provide feedback on the proposed development on the south side of Yale Court. Background/Discussion Jesse Hartung, owner of Modern Construction,is seeking feedback for his proposed development of the city owned property on Yale Court. Modern Construction focuses on quality,environmentally friendly buildings. Many of their projects receive high rankings for energy efficiency and sustainability. Mr. Hartung will utilize the same level of craftsmanship for the proposed mixed use development project and plans to create a showcase building. Plans describe using the Yale Court property for a five story structure with 92 residential units on the top four floors and leasable commercial spaces on the first floor. The project incorporates green building techniques,green roof agriculture,running tracks, and other active uses to promote healthy living for the residents. Mr. Hartung also owns 11 acres along the river below the Yale Court property. This area has the opportunity for a city park,which will need to be reviewed by The Parks and Recreation Commission, expanded recreational opportunities, and additional space for green building practices like geo thermal. Analysis Land Use and Zoning The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is part of the Mississippi Ridge development. The proposed use is not permitted in the current PUD agreement, and will require establishing a new PUD to account for the change in use and deviations from city ordinances. Deviations from the ordinance include reduced setbacks,lot coverage, and parking. There are also a number of concerns relating to the Wild and Scenic River Front ordinance that may be addressed during the PUD process, but some items will also need approval from the DNR and additional variances. The Environmental Department has been working closely with the applicant to identify potential solutions. Development in this area is guided by the Focused Area Study (FAST) and the property is split between two sub-areas; existing residential along the river and service commercial along Hwy 10. The proposed uses support the FAST and Comprehensive Plans. Site Plan Access to the site will be from an extension of Yale Court and a connection to 170th Ave. The extension is identified in our transportation plans and is one of the key roadway connections desired by the city. PONE1E1 / 1 Template Updated 4/14 NATURE The existing cul-de-sac and right-of-way is proposed to be modified to accommodate surface parking north of the building,which is pushed to the west side of the parcel and as close to the bluff line as possible. The proposed bluff line setback is zero feet. The extension of Yale Court will likely include a land swap with the bank property to accommodate proposed roadway geometrics. The buildable section of the parcel,after accounting for road right-of-way, is approximately three-quarters of an acre and will require creativity on behalf of the city and developer to fit the program on site. Landscaping With such a small site, there are minimal opportunities for landscaping. However, the developer plans to include a green roof and minimize impervious surface areas as much as possible. During the PUD process staff will work with the developer to identify potential landscape opportunities. Building The entire building will be constructed with the most up to date building materials and techniques to ensure top tier efficiency and promote sustainability. The building includes five levels above ground and two levels of parking below ground. The narrative identifies a potential for geo thermal heating and cooling, solar panels above street parking and on the rooftop, and numerous "smart" technologies to manage building systems. Parking The current plan includes a total of 199 parking spaces. There are additional on street parking opportunities which may able to count towards required commercial parking spaces. Ordinance requires approximately 275 parking spaces, depending on the retail space configuration. With this small parcel,parking is a significant concern and the applicant is exploring additional opportunities for parking. Staff will continue working with the applicant on the parking concerns and the PUD process will allow flexibility if a reduced parking demand can be identified. Stormwater City ordinance requires that new developments treat all runoff to a degree that existing runoff rates and volumes are not exceeded.The applicant is utilizing a number of best practices like green roofs and permeable pavements to treat and reduce runoff on site,but additional control structures are required. The applicant proposes expanding the city's stormwater pond north of the site to treat runoff generated by the development. The pond currently treats runoff from the city streets between Yale Ct and the north end of the townhome development. Additionally, the feasibility study for the extension of Yale Court and construction of the frontage road along Highway 10,identifies a need to expand the pond for treatment of runoff generated by the new city street. On January 20, 2016, the applicant submitted a narrative describing alternative treatment locations for runoff from the new city street. The alternatives have been reviewed with the City Engineer and the city does not support the proposed alternatives. The city currently owns the locations where additional ponding is proposed, and with the expenses already associated with the project cannot support increasing the costs for additional property needed for alternative ponding sites. The applicant addressed these concerns in the attached narrative January 20, 2016. The Planning Commission is asked to review the staff report and the applicant's narratives and responses against potential impacts to the area, comfort with deviations from the zoning ordinance,and the benefits the project would bring to the city. \\dc3-clkr\shared\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 16-02 Modem Construction\CU 16-02 SR Modem Construction 1-26-2016.docx Financial Impact None Attachments • Location Map • Applicants Narrative dated December 28, 2015 • Project Overview dated December 28, 2015 • Site Sketch and Narrative received December 28,2015 • Building Plan Narrative dated December 28, 2015 • Grading, Erosion Control, and Utility Plans dated December 28, 2015 • Support Narrative dated December 28, 2015 • Staff Comment Letter dated January 11, 2016 • Yale Street Preliminary Geometrics Plan • Email Response and Letter from Applicant dated January 20, 2016 • Stormwater Alternatives Narrative dated January 18, 2016 • Updated Site and Building Plans received January 20, 2016 \\dc3-elhr\shared\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 16-02 Modern Construction\CU 16-02 SR Modern Construction 1-26-2016.docx ■ .: ` ,.''. ,, ..r... ,'' "'01,r, ''.: . 0 *"I' *S, 7—•r• • • .1/44••• ,•, .t, •— •..; _— , . . ... . .., . 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The goal of the project is to build a living and working space in an extremely environmentally, socially, financially,and politically way working with the City to demonstrate the effective use of private/public collaboration and efficient planning. The following attachments will highlight the project,provide support for the project,and summarize the requested approvals. Exhibits: Ecology general overview Ecology site sketch w/notes Ecology site sketch addendum sheet Ecology building plans(concept set 11233015 omit pages 1,3,8,9) Ecology building plans(updated parking 12112015 to replace omitted pages above) Ecology building plans addendum sheet Ecology grading,utility, SWPPP,drainage plans Summary of Support for Ecology Ecology Proforma The above exhibits are preliminary and it's planned on working through with department staff to receive final approvals for all of the above preliminary designs and concepts. NI 0 Fssati C:ONSTRlJ12T10N 12/28/2015 Ecology General Overview Modern Construction of Minnesota, inc. Ecology Mixed use building General Overview Modern Construction of Minnesota inc (Modern) is proposing to develop and construct a state of the art mixed use building within the city of Elk River along the Mississippi River. This building will consist of rental apartments, commercial space, retail space, and underground parking and be built using some of the most advanced and sustainable construction materials and methods as outlined below. It is the goal of Modern to provide a safe, environmentally friendly living and working space for the residence and business of Elk River and show the state and nation that Elk River is the BEST place to raise a family, start a business, and truly be "Powered by Nature" Site Concept: -1.45 Acre building pad site less road extension space -11 Acre recreational site along the Mississippi, portion to be swapped for building pad with city -Ability to connect to local and future regional trails, public transport, and pedestrian walkways -Landscaped using native prairie plantings, permeable surfaces, and minimal grass -Site work for future park entrance and parking garage on Yale ct Building Overview: (See initial sketch) -Create 90+ residential housing units of various size and price from studio to 3 bedroom -Create 10+ commercial/retail/restaurant spaces for lease with additional executive office spaces -Provide underground and on street parking with trail and sidewalk access -Implement the latest green building technologies and practices as highlighted below -Provide access to sustainable, safe, and healthy food, water, and air as highlighted below -Foster a strong community around sustainable and peaceful co-habitation as highlighted below -Use the building as a successful proof of concept for further development in the FAST area that benefits both the city, the residents, and the environment----financially and politically Green Building Initiatives: -Design the building to minimize waste, reduce site damage, and increase layout efficiencies -Minimize resource use during construction through recycling, project management, and reclamation -Provide 100% LED lighting for all exterior, interior, commercial, residential, and common space lighting -Use triple pane windows for all residential units and explore triple pane windows for commercial units -Install occupancy sensors, timer switches, dimmers, photocells detectors, and other automated tools -Install a horizontal Geo Thermal heating and cooling system for the entire building -Explore the use of solar panels above street parking, on the building rooftop, and in flood plain area- possible community solar project in co-operation with ERMU z GC"JNSTPLC i N -Install smart controls/ BMS systems for mechanical equipment such as smart irrigation meters, programmable thermostats, automatic blind controls, automatic door closers, and usage monitoring tools -Provide electric car charging stations at street level and underground parking -First building in the nation to use state of the art "thermal studs" Sustainable/strong vibrant community Initiatives: -Build organic rooftop gardens and green houses to promote sustainable agriculture -Install air quality equipment such as upgraded filtration, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, central vac -Install negative pressure fans in parking garage entries to mitigate poisonous gas infiltration -Install water quality equipment to capture/reuse rainwater and run off for agriculture and landscaping -Provide outdoor communal spaces for relaxation/cooking/education on roof top and in flood zone -Use low/ no voc building materials where available, specifically paints, carpets, finishing materials -Provide bike storage and lockers with safe connections to local trails/sidewalks to promote healthy travel -Provide multiple housing units to include handicap/multi-family living / medium family/single/and special needs to promote a strong diverse community -Provide amenities that support healthy active lifestyles such as a covered running track in the parking garage or flood plain, community fitness facilities, community gathering facilities, community pet and car washing facilities, community business facilities, park and wildlife areas in the flood plain, a scenic Mississippi boardwalk/overlook, an off leash dog park area, restoration of native prairie plantings in the flood plain, community theater room -install recreational facilities in the flood plain that include fire pits, volley ball pits, sand boxes, playground equipment, and other low environmentally impactful amenities. -use native prairie plantings and permeable surfaces for landscaping with an effort to minimize grass and impervious surfaces to reduce runoff and pollution of the surrounding river and wetlands Summary: As demonstrated by the list above this project will greatly benefit the residents and business of Elk River and provide unmeasurable recognition for the City of Elk River as a leader in sustainable development. In addition, this project fulfills more objectives in the Elk River Comprehensive plan than any other single project including job growth, sustainable development, goals laid out in the FAST plan, mixed housing types, green building promotion, goals laid out in the Green Steps Program, goals laid out by the Energy City Program. Modern hopes to work with the city to gain the approval of this application to build a truly landmark building that demonstrates when municipalities and business work together toward common goals development can be done in a way that benefits the environment, the City, and the residents and business within the city in the short and long term. 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Land swap: Modern Construction is requesting a land swap between the City of Elk River and Modern Construction in which 4.5 acres of land along the Mississippi as highlighted in the blue dotted lines on the site sketch would be exchanged for the less than 1 acre of land as highlighted by the,green dotted lines on the site sketch. This would provide the city with an access road and ample land to a gently slopped Mississippi shoreline with ample room to install picnic tables and other various park amenities.Modern Construction would receive the building pad needed for the Ecology project as well as an easement for the road to gain access to the remaining shoreline. The City of Elk River would construct the future road and Modern would construct the public parking garage and trails along road. The Land swap and platting would happen in the following manner: -Acquire the red dotted line area to provide for future public parking area(constructed and maintained by Modern) -Re-platting the yale ct property to remove the future road extension area and extend the building site in dotted red area -Execution of the land swap for the remaining land -Construction of the Ecology project to full exterior completion -Construction of the future yale ct extension -Competed construction of Ecology project This order provides the most feasible manner in which the Ecology project and future road extension can be completed without potential damage to either project and allowing for the safest and securest construction on both projects. Setbacks&Easements: 3'building setback from the future road extension to provide for a sidewalk,this allows the building to best sit on the land Roadway access easement so Ecology residents and guests can access the private shoreline property Access easement for potential future ramp to second story street level parking if needed as highlighted by solid green lines MODERNCONSTRUCTiEINMN.COHM 621 MAIN ST NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 P: 763.200.6376 I F: 866.259,8354 I E. INFO @MODERNCONSTRUCTIDNMN.CDM Imo MODERN CONSTRUCTION 12/28/2015 Building Plan Addendum Sheet Prepared by Jesse Hartung Ecology Project XXX Yale CT The following notes help to clarify the blueprints. Rental Apartments: Final individual apartment layouts to be determined,minimum of 8 different unit types and sizes guaranteed Each unit will be considered"luxury apartment rentals"as compared to similar buildings in the local market All utilities will be included in the rent so tenants only have 1 bill to pay(increased quality of life) Lease terms will be flexible with as little as 3 months and as long as 24 months Commercial space: Final space uses to be determined based on market feedback Executive offices of 200-400sqft are planned at this time One small restaurant location on the river side of the building to be opened -restaurant will have access to rooftop dinning,organic gardens and green house,and may be run by Ecology management to insure safe,healthy food options are produced at a reasonable cost to be accessible by all residence. Building Amenities: Final amenities to be determined Swimming pool will be a salt water pool for safe natural disinfectant Work out facilities to include resistance,cardio,and weight training Roofing space will include grilling,native prairie plantings,grass,a running track,and relaxation space for the open enjoyment of the outside and Mississippi River Community gathering rooms to include a meeting room,theater space,cooking area and recreation activities that may include pool, darts,board games. Community business areas to promote working/schooling from home including computers,printers,video conferencing,and meeting tables Exterior fenced in dog area for animals to exercise,dog wash station within the building Storage lockers and car wash in the parking garage with naturally derived cleaning chemicals Exterior appearance: The exterior of the building will consist of a mixture of stone,LP Smart siding,high quality Vinyl siding,and aluminum trim -roughly 20%stone,30%LP,and 50%vinyl with the final layout to be determined All hardscapes will be done with permeable materials such as pavers with the possible exception of the parking ramp All landscaping will be completed with hardy species native to the local area and grass will be limited to 15%of all landscaped surfaces at ground level The restaurant will have a permeable patio surface for outdoor dining when weather permits Ea23 MAIN ST t:x k_ AV£ !-' 6376 F: i3 f-F,,, _, t; INrC t � ' - ■ ■ I L l �f NOTE:CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR .0 ■I ■ h " • ALL UNDERGROUND LOCATE REQUIREMENTS. yp 50 I CALL 48 HOURS BEFORE DIGGING: `', I 1 b. 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Ono.Wow..few 3 CONSTRUCTION 12/28/2015 Summary of support Prepared by Jesse Hartung Ecology Project XXX Yale CT It is my belief that this project is in line with the goals and objectives of the City Comprehensive Plan,the Vision Statement,the Energy City Program,the Green Steps Program,F.A.S.T development,and the"powered by Nature"slogan. Additionally,I strongly believe support for this project will set a wonderful precedent in the city that provides a framework for achieving exceptionally high performance with private development. Below is just a small sample of information gathered that highlights how this project fits the City of Elk Rivers short and long term plans -promotes local business growth and job creation -creates an expansion of the tax base and promotes higher density development -The comp plan calls specifically for incentives to be provided to support green building technologies,sustainable development, preservation of natural spaces,and economic growth.(chp 7 pages 83 and 84,90,chp 12 page 129) -The comp plan calls for collaborative efforts with those that have a shared vision—chapter 2,page 7 Specific work needed in this project is already slated to be completed by the city(Yale CT infrastructure,future Mississippi access) -The comprehensive plan is filled with more than 50 statements that call for the city and its related departments to support Green technologies,sustainable development,preservation of open space,the expansion of the commercial tax base,expansion of local business and etc. -Chapter 13 goes into great detail the importance of the core image of Elk River and it's"powered by Nature"theme(page 132),this project will literally be powered by nature with its geothermal HVAC system and possible solar panels -Effectively marketing the City as a place with a high quality of life is called out on page 132,this project embodies the core tenants of a high quality of life and will have a dedicated marketing budget to promote the building and the city as a whole Green Steps Program: 1. Elk River GreenSteps program Currently Elk River has completed 21 of the green steps. Ecology can help with: a. Best Practice#3: New Green Buildings(not currently achieved by the city of Elk River) i. Ecology will be built utilizing a green building framework ii. The Ecology building with have a"common interest community" 1. Native vegetation 2. Utilize renewable energy 3. Community garden used by the residents and business/restaurant 4. Utilize storm water for irrigation iii. Ecology will use only EnergyStar certified equipment and appliances throughout the building and use only LED lighting and renewable energy sources. b. Best Practice#4: Efficient Outdoor Lighting and Signals(#5) i. Ecology will use LED/solar-powered lighting for all parking lots and the community park. c. Best Practice#7: Efficient City Growth ..... , a 1$ x,E.fitF,f.1,J MODERN C:�C1NISTRL GTI 0 N :.€_5�. i. The Ecology building with consist of multi-family housing of more than 15 units per acre and will be adjacent to a commercial zoning district and near a transit center d. Best Practice#8: Mixed Uses i. Ecology is a Vertical Mixed Use building minutes from Elk River's historic commercial districts and downtown Elk River. It is also located near a local transit station ii. Ecology is a Mixed Use building similar to the one found in the downtown zoning district.(Section 301026 of the Municipal code allows such a building) e. Best Practice#12: Mobility Options i. Ecology will be a walk/bike friendly community with access to city trails and commercial businesses. ii. Ecology will have dial-a-ride option for residents and business patrons to assist in transit and to promote carpooling/ridesharing. f. Best Practice#17 Innovative Stormwater Management(not currently achieved by the city of Elk River)(#5) i. Ecology will use rainwater irrigation for the community garden and native vegetation around the building and throughout the community park. g. Best Practice#18: Parks and Trails i. Ecology will have a community park/greenspace for its residents and businesses. It will be created using a low-impact design(native landscaping,organic or integrated pest management,bee-safe policies,etc). ii. The residents and business employees with be encouraged to participate in a maintenance/up keep of this park,along with the community garden on the roof. h. Best Practice#22:Solid Waste Reduction i. Ecology will be adamant about recycling throughout the building,including both residents and commercial businesses. ii. Also,the Ecology building with be built using recycled products where possible. iii. Any waste that can be recycled while building Ecology will also be sent to a recycling plant. i. Best Practice#25:Green Business Development i. Ecology will ensure all commercial businesses adhere to the GreenStep initiative. j. Best Practice#26: Renewable Energy i. Ecology will use only renewable energy sources to maintain the building and its surroundings. k. Best Practice#27: Local Food(#2) i. The community garden on the roof of Ecology will be used by both the residents and local businesses. I. Best Practice#28: Business Synergies(#3) i. Ecology will incorporate 6 of the 7 items listed in the GreenSteps program 1. Shared parking/access 2. n/a 3. Located within walking distance of transit and/or residential zoning 4. Building designed for reuse 5. Green building built to exceed the Minnesota energy code by 20%and renewable energy generated on-site 6. Shared geothermal heating/cooling 7. Low-impact site development. A complete list of support will be studied and supplied at the planning commission meeting r S e na K.,€7 t 4 E....7[.. City of Elk -�— River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River,MN 55330 January 11,2016 VIA EMAIL: jesse@modemconstructionmn.com Jesse Hartung Modern Construction of Minnesota 621 Main Street NW Elk River,MN 55330 RE: Comment Letter, Conditional Use Permit—Ecology PUD Dear Mr.Jesse Hartung, Staff conducted a review of submitted materials and plans on January 6,2016. The following comments and recommendations are intended to bring the project in line with current city requirements and should be addressed on future plans. 1. Parking requirements have not been satisfied. Ordinance requires 2.5 parking stalls per apartment unit and one stall per 200 square feet of commercial space (varies based on permitted use). Per ordinance,this building requires 230 spaces for the residential uses and approximately (depending on final use) 45 spaces for the commercial uses, for a total of 275. Submitted plans identify 154 underground spaces and 22 surface spaces for a total of 176. Plans also identify on-street parking spaces to count towards the parking standards. Per previous discussions, on-street parking can count towards a portion of the commercial requirements. a. Parking requirements can be negotiated through the PUD process,but staff maintains their position that residential parking cannot be significantly reduced without impacting public services. 2. The current project limits extend beyond existing property lines. Before agreements are recorded building permits are issued the property lines will need to be updated appropriately. 3. Please submit a landscape plan. 4. Building and parking setbacks do not meet city ordinances.These deviations will be noted during the PUD review process and will need to be approved as part of the PUD agreement. Phone: 763.635.1000 rIVEREll Fax: 763.635.1090 B Y www.ci.elk-river.mn.us NATURE 5. All parking areas must be bound by B612 curb and gutter. Please amend the site plan to reflect the requirement. 6. A maintenance agreement for the permeable parking area will be drafted as part of the PUD agreement to ensure long-term functioning of the stormwater feature. 7. A land swap agreement between the City of Elk River and Modern Construction will be drafted as part of the approval process. Engineering 8. Little detail has been provided relating to the street and utility extension being proposed. There is no project included in the city Capital Improvement Plan to design or construct this utility and street extension as a public project. Authorization to construct the street will need to be authorized by the City Council. 9. 170`h Avenue will need to connect to the new Yale Street alignment. This shall be shown in all drawings. Proposed alignment of 170`h Avenue is attached. 10. Grades leading down to the underground parking area shall not begin decent until beyond the limits of the right-of-way and proposed sidewalk. 11. Drawings depict street parking outside of anticipated right-of-way on the east side of proposed Yale Street. Please amend drawings to reflect location of the street within the identified right-of-way. Street parking will be within the limits of the future street. 12. Proposed parking area north of new building is shown on adjacent private property. Acquisition of the private property will need to occur prior to recording the PUD agreement. Stormwater 13. Stormwater management requirements are needed as listed in Ordinance Sec. 78-503. - Stormwater and urban runoff control and Sec. 78-504. - Post construction stormwater management. NPDES permit is needed for construction activity disturbing one acre or more of soil.Also,a MIDS water quality report and soil borings showing the ground water depth is needed. Three feet of separation between the bottom of any proposed stormwater basin and ground water is required. 14. In the city approved feasibility report for Yale Street—Street and Utility Improvements (July 28, 2014) identifies a need to extend the existing stormwater pond south to accommodate runoff from the Yale Street extension. The current stormwater pond treats runoff from the city streets between 173`d Street and the south end of Yale Court. The city's ability to expand the existing pond must be maintained,and deviation from the 2014 plan will need authorization from the City Council. Fire Department 15. Fire department access has not been satisfied with the initial plan. Section 503 of the MN State Fire Code states that an access road shall be provided for all buildings. It is helpful to provide a written response letter to these comments,along with revised drawings. If you have any questions I can be reached at 763.635.1035. Please address these comments by noon on January 20,2016, for inclusion in the January 26, 2016,Planning Commission staff report.Any comments not addressed in future plans will be included as conditions for approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Sincerely, Zack Carlton Planning Manager zcarlton @ElkRiverMN.gov 763.635.1035 ends. iris . • . 4 ° rf� ray • ,. �i. p ry' ^' .- l''' - .d „.■ Ll ....�, '2,1-.-•;,-'''..1'- '-.. ..r. " .a ... 1 � µ J t1 • \ K - - . , ' ' ', I'' ''' ' ' ' ' µ 1% ,_ _ ' ''g' ';',,:..:4 IS:M, ". 24"STEEL CASING WITH 8"WATERMAIN ,':-, v. LEGEND p, PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER !• PROPOSED STORM SEWER —a--.---,--,-- PROPOSED WATERMAIN �" \ GRADING LIMITS . .., BOLTON 8.. MENK, 11VC_ ELK RIVER,MINNESOTA 0 103 300 XORZ® ro,„°;,,omnpcnovn••rsurW surr•ror' YALE STREET LN,Ni.'"..:'''''0.Nm H:\ELAN\N1510808]\f3DUD9A8]fDD1.DWG ftV Hurn,rnx s77'54"xCISFI Ofi,:0:NFC,'14re0.mgxW x� PROPOSED UTILITIES FIGURE 1 Carlton, Zachary From: Jesse Hartung <jesse@modernconstructionmn.com> Sent: Wednesday,January 20, 2016 2:42 PM To: Carlton,Zachary Subject: response to comments Attachments: Ecology Project Response to comments 01202015.docx; Ecology concept set 01202015.pdf; Ecology Project Response to comments 01202015.docx; Stormwater Narrative.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Categories: Red Category Zach, Attached is my response letter and the updated site plan, updated building concept sketch,and written opinion from a stormwater engineering firm. The landscape plan is coming to me today but likely not for a few hours so I wanted to get this stuff in your hands now. I strongly believe the project not only meets but greatly exceeds the expectations for all departments. I know the stormwater pond expansion needs to be relocated but I think this project along with the land the city will aquire along the river greatly over weight the need to expand the stromwater pond at that location. I hope to gain the support from the planning commission to have the stromwater pond relocated and am willing to provide any assistance I can in that matter. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks. Jesse G. Hartung President Direct: 952.217.1627 Email: jesse @modernconstructiommn.com Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc. Office: 763.200.6376 I Fax: 866.259.8354 621 Main ST Elk River, MN 55330 • www.modernconstructiommn.com 1 RECEIVED Ecology Project JAN 2 0 2016 1/20/2015 Response to City comments Parking Concerns: I have updated the concept set to increase the underground parking to include 84 stalls on Level 1,93 on the level 2 (car wash to be removed), 10 spaces on the street, 22 spaces of surface parking for a total of 209 spaces. We also have the option of adding an additional 20 spaces above the surface parking if needed but want to use it as additional capacity if needed. I am requesting the plans move forward with the parking as is with a recommendation that the planning commission support a variance to the required amount of spaces. Property Lines: I have revised the site plan so bring the project within the property lines with the exception of the north end section by the surface parking. Upon completion of the work session I will begin discussions with the property owners to acquire that portion of land. Landscaping plans: Attached is a preliminary rough draft on the landscaping plans,we will be consulting with a number of firms after approval of the project to implement the permeable hard surface cover,the native prairie plantings,and the remainder of the grass and plantings. I am requesting the project be approved on the contingency that the final landscaping plan will be approved during the PUD Parking areas: The site plan has been updated to reflect the requirement for B612 Curb and gutter. Engineering: The Yale Ct extension project is part of the FAST plan for the redevelopment of the area. Ecology is not dependent on having the extension in place nor is the extension of Yale ct dependent on the Ecology project. As the projects are two separate independent projects it is assumed the city would install the Yale Ct extension at the time it decides to implement that portion of the FAST plan and assess the improvements on the appropriate landowners at the time of the extension. Ecology is designed to allow for 170th ave to connect to the yale st alignment,the current site plan for ecology does not infringe on any of the existing work proposed by the city under the FAST plan. Grades to the underground parking do not currently start until after the road right of way,the updated site plan shows the fire access road coming from the same access point as the underground parking. The site plan has been updated to bring the street parking on yale street to within the right of way. Discussions with the property owners to the north will begin once the planning commission work session is complete. Storm Water: The property will be re-platted prior to the project beginning to remove the area needed for the Yale Ct extension. After the property is re-platted the site will be less than 1 acre and therefore not require an NPDES permit. Soil testing to confirm ground water levels is planned to begin after the project is approved from the planning commission and city council and will be part of the final PUD requirements. At this time a Variance to allow for an 18" separation is requested since the lower lever is a parking garage and not a habitable space. Additionally,we will install active pumps and water management to prevent the ground water from permeating into the lower parking garage floor. Current plans and ground water levels suggest we will have 2'of separation. Extension of the existing stormwater pond will result in the proposed site not being compatible with the Ecology project. All efforts to redesign the project have not worked, as such, it is requested that the storm water pond expansion be limited to the extent it does not impact the current site design. I have enlisted an engineer to review the feasibility report provided by the city to help determine if other options exist for stormwater management. Attached is a written narrative of other options at the cities disposal for stromwater management. The FAST plan is not finalized and as such it is open to the possibility of redesign and the timetable for the proposed expansion is not set in stone therefore I believe it would be inappropriate to prevent this project from moving forward under the presumption that the existing stromwater plan would need to be expanded when alternative options are feasible. I request the planning commission recommend Ecology with the understanding that future stormwater needs can be addressed if needed in other manners. I believe such a significant building as ecology and the 5 acres of land the city will acquire along the Mississippi River will have a far more positive impact on the future of the area and the city as a whole then a .1 acre expansion to a stormwater plan. Fire Department: The site plan has been update to show proposed fire access lanes that should meet the requirements Bogart, Pederson &Associates, Inc. ' LAND SURVEYING IF% CIVIL ENGINEERING MAPPING January 18, 2016 Jesse Hartung President Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc. 621 Main St. Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Hartung, This letter is in response to your inquiry about the stormwater management basin in the MISSISSIPPI RIDGE plat that is adjacent to Lot 4, Block 1, MISSISSIPPI RIDGE 2ND ADDITION. This basin was designed to accommodate the runoff from the MISSISSIPPI RIDGE development. The original two lots along Yale Court NW south of 171st Avenue NW were later split into the four lots of MISSISSIPPI RIDGE 2ND ADDITION. The original MISSISSIPPI RIDGE Drainage Summary dated 2/7/2001 indicated a 15 inch storm stub for Lot 2, Block 2 with plans indicating a 12 inch RCP stub. From my understanding of the Feasibility Report for Yale Street, Street and Utility Improvements,prepared for the City of Elk River, MN, dated July 28, 2014,the report indicates the need for a frontage road which extends southerly into Lot 4 from the Yale Court NW cul-de- sac. It appears the storm basin south of 170th Ave. NW would be partially filled to construct the proposed frontage road with a proposed storm sewer to convey overflow stormwater to the proposed expansion of the basin in the MISSISSIPPI RIDGE plat that is northwest of Lot 4. Though I have only the Feasibility report and thus no drainage calculations, the expansion of the basin northwest of the cul-de-sac is probably a direct result of the filling of the basin south of 170th Ave. NW. Possible avoidance of the subsequent expansion of the existing basin northwest of the cul-de-sac from the layout in the Feasibility report include the following: The basin south of 170th Ave.NW serves a large drainage area. Any storage basin proposed between 167th Ave. NW and 170th Ave. NW and between Yale St.NW and Highway 10 could mitigate the storage effects of the filling of the basin south of 170th Ave. NW. Infiltration basins or trenches could be proposed along the proposed frontage road corridor. This would be in line with current NPDES requirements. Examples would include the east side of the frontage road at about STA. 128+00 or west side of the frontage road at about STA. 111+25. Main Office:Becker Phone: 763/262-8822 13076 First Street Toll free: 888/210-8301 Becker,MN 55308 Fax: 763/262-8844 The preceding alternatives could possibly allow development on Lot 4, Block 1, MISSISSIPPI RIDGE 2ND ADDITION as you have proposed to the City. 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Additionally,I strongly believe support for this project will set a wonderful precedent in the city that provides a framework for achieving exceptionally high performance with private development. Below is a brief sample of information gathered that highlights how this project fits the City of Elk River's short and long term plans: Elk River's Comprehensive Plan 1. According to the Comp Plan(pg. 18),there are three important measurements of progress for any project: o "Is the project consistent with the land use plan? o Does the project move Elk River towards its vision for the future? o Is the project consistent with the policies contained in the Plan?" 2. This plan is filled with more than 50 direct statements that call for the city and its related departments to support Green technologies, sustainable development,preservation of open space,the expansion of the commercial tax base,and expansion of local business and job creation,etc. o Ecology's innovative building will incorporate new green building technologies with efficient design. It will be a mixed-use,high-density housing building with a sustainable restaurant that will bring the community closer through involvement with the community garden or CO-OP,native prairie plantings and community park. It will promote energy efficient and low impact living through on-site recycling,rainwater irrigation,plug-ins for hybrid or full electric vehicles,and sidewalks/trails that will connect to local businesses and the Northstar Commuter Rail Transit Station. 3. In addition,Ecology creates an expansion of the tax base as a commercial development. Elk River Vision Statement • "Abounding in natural beauty,Elk River is a vibrant,historic river town that promotes an active lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering unlimited opportunities." o Ecology's innovative building will incorporate new green building technologies including being the first building to use the T-Stud. It will be a mixed-use building that promotes the highest quality of life for residents through many innovative methods not found on similar projects. o Ecology will also promote an active lifestyle with the fitness center,pool,outdoor running track,the recreational area along the river,and the building's proximity to current and proposed local and regional trail system. The Elk River Brand Promise Statement • "For people who want to breathe the outdoors,yet want access to big city amenities,Elk River is an emerging small city where the Elk And Mississippi Rivers flow together on the fringe of the Twin Cities and where the heart is powered by its nature so you are energized and inspired to make a difference." o Situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River,Ecology will use nature to heat/cool/and provide hot water using a closed loop geothermal mechanical system. o It will be located near the Northstar Commuter Rail Station allowing for residents to access the Twin Cities efficiently in an environmentally friendly way through biking or walking when the temperature permits. 1 of 2 Energy City 2024 Action Plan • The city of Elk River's goal"is to make Elk River the most energy responsible city in Minnesota" • Ecology fits perfectly into this plan by using multiple sources of"energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials","reduc(ing)solid waste impact",and"promot(ing)walking and biking within the city". (A2,A4,Al0) • Ecology will also assist the city of Elk River by achieving three more steps in the GreenSteps program. a. This action plan is asking for the City to achieve only 1 additional step. (C7) b. The three steps are laid out below. 171'Avenue Focused Area Study(FAST) • The FAST area is defined as the"Area around the transit station(that)will emerge as a prime location for housing,office and neighborhood retail with a compelling village atmosphere." (pg.36 FAST Final Plan 6-24-10)It will have a"diverse employment base"including green businesses. o Ecology will be a leading"green"business that will be comprised of a mixed use vertical building with 90+ residential units,restaurant,and community garden. It will also serve as place to gather crucial data on energy use and savings through a building management program. All Data collected will be public knowledge for future development • "The Mississippi River provides the greatest natural amenity opportunity for residents for recreational use.The large wetland complex offers great amenity opportunities for residential and office development... Combined with an integrated trail network to connecting these natural amenities with city parks and commercial nodes these broad natural systems can be a tremendous asset to the FAST project area"(pg. 11 FAST Final Plan 6-24-10) o Ecology fits right into this opportunity as laid out by the City of Elk River and is situated at a location where future trails are planned to be installed. We will install the trail system along the portion of Yale Ct abutting the building • While Ecology will not be positioned in the Eco-Business Park as laid out in the plan,it will be seen as a leading"Energy City"building within Elk River and the state as a result of all the green building initiatives being implemented • Ecology will help provide retail and housing,along with a new park and open space for the residents of Elk River,this will be accessible by all income levels through the tiff program and our current under market rental rates. Green Steps Program: • Currently the city of Elk River has completed 21 of the green steps. • 3 new Best Practice goals will be met with the development of Ecology,increasing Elk River's total to 24 completed steps. o Best Practice#3(#4&#5):New Green Buildings • Ecology will be built utilizing a green building framework • The Ecology building with have a"common interest community" • Native vegetation.Utilize renewable energy,Community garden used by the residents and businesstrestaurant,and Utilize storm water for irrigation • Ecology will use only EnergyStar certified equipment and appliances throughout the building and use only LED lighting and renewable energy sources. o Best Practice#17(#5):Innovative Stormwater Management • Ecology will capture rainwater to irrigate the community garden and native vegetation around the building and throughout the living roof o Best Practice#23(#4&#5):Local Air Quality • Ecology is planning to have a public charging stations for plug in hybrid and full electric vehicles,in addition to the charging stations in the parking garage for the residents and business employees,a first in Elk River. • In addition,Ecology will solidify Elk River's progress in the program by enhancing 10 steps Elk River has already accomplished(Best Practice#4,#7,#8,#12,#18,#22,#25,#26,#27,#28) A complete list of support for all of Elk River's plans and how Ecology fits into them will be supplied at or before the planning commission public hearing. 2 of 2 Why the TstudTM? Energy Efficient I Safer I Stronger I Saves Time&Money I Qualifies for Rebates Introducing the TStudTM, a minimal$500 to$600 investment for a 2,150 sq.ft. new home. The Tstud is a thermally insulated wood vertical framing member,designed to replace traditional wall studs and top and bottom plates,both metal and wood, in all forms of construction,and will forever change frame construction. By redefining the traditional framing members, many advantages have been gained including: Cost Savings: • Energy Efficiency Improvements with short payback entitles many rebates and tax credits such as the new 45L Tax credit that provides for$2000 per dwelling in North America. Applicable for both single and multi-family housing. • A reduction of 34%of required wall framing materials&affiliated labor to frame an exterior wall,yet gaining in structural strength and rigidity. • Elimination of any Exterior Rigid Continuous Insulation,offering a savings of an est.$2100 on a 2150 sq. ft. residence. • The Tstud offers higher sound transmission ratings without the need for RC Channels.A potential savings of$ on party walls. • Improved Energy Efficiency allows for up to a 20%reduction in the size of the AC unit and the Furnace providing an estimated savings of+/-$500. • Reduces the property owner's monthly utility bills by potentially 10%to as much as 20%. • Provides a potential for the reduction in the interest rate charged by lenders for the property owners mortgage due to a reduction in the HERS rating score for a building that is built x%better than the required energy code. Question. Why don't we build houses and buildings to last 400 years like the Austrians, Norwegians, and the Swedes? Solution. The Tstud More than pays for itself with the savings and benefits it offers. Improved Performance: • With its internal built-in truss system,allows weight bearing capacity almost twice that of a traditional stud.Currently,the 8'Tstud only has a 1/16"of deflection on the x and the y axis. • The Tstud has NO bow,warp,or cup left remaining in the final product,thus reducing the culling of framing material. Not to mention it looks sexy. Changing the Environment - One TstudTM at a time. Why the TstudT"? Energy Efficient I Safer I Stronger I Saves Time&Money I Qualifies for Rebates • The Tstud was designed to withstand the same pressures as a 3"x 6"timber with its internal built-in truss system,yet contains the same amount of wood as a 2"x 6",for use in all areas including seismic zones. • Increased STC Rating in party walls of 52+,vs.traditional stud rating of 34,is expected with an internal built-in sound transmission class material virtually stopping the sound from one side of the Tstud to the other,without the need for expensive and labor intensive RC Channels(sound channels)or sound absorbing boards. • It has been designed using treated lumber members as well,for use on concrete floors or up against concrete walls,to reduce the ability of the wood to rot or decay from moisture penetration. • It has been designed to allow the modular home builder to have 90%more surface area to glue the drywall or the exterior sheathing to the stud.Thus minimizing the risk or the ability of the drywall to crack or the entire building to shift when traveling down the road to its final resting place. • Safer in Fires with a proposed flame spread test rating of 66,compared to that of a wood stud of 100. The Underwriters Laboratory tested flame spread rating of our Class A closed cell foam is 25,and is currently used in the construction arena. • The Tstud has been designed to withstand a 130 mph axial wind load for use in all areas including hurricane areas.Current deflection of only 1/8"on a 10'clear spanned Tstud on the x axis with a 220# load.A 2"x 6"deflects at least 7/8"and is its weakest element. Builder Efficiencies: • Allows for a minimum of 1"of nail or screw penetration per code,thus providing sufficient nailing surface for drywall,sheathing,and siding,without the siding applicator having to nail through an inch of rigid insulation. • It has been designed to provide the drywall and the exterior sheathing with the same flexing as with framing at 16" by eliminating the ability of the drywall and the sheathing to tip or pivot on the stud by having a flat surface 2'A"wide.See Sale Sheet 24"oc.vs 16"oc.Solved! • It has been designed,when used at 24"on center vs.the standard of 16"on center,to reduce the#of studs needed in building by 34%,offering cost savings;less labor and faster construction times. • It has been designed to eliminate the need for expensive continuous insulation around the entire exterior of the building or home and affiliated labor,while still exceeding the New 2015 IECC, International Energy Conservation Code. • The Tstud,with its Low Costs of Manufacture and its ability to provide lower Net Operating Costs due to savings in utility costs,equate to a-2 year Payback on the buildings original investment,and in fact, could actually reduce the costs of construction. p Changing the Environment - One TstudTM at a time. Why the Tstud""? Energy Efficient I Safer ( Stronger I Saves Time&Money I Qualifies for Rebates Energy Efficient: • It has been designed to provide for a reduction of the HERS Rating of a house by at least 5 points. By using the Tstud wall assembly,the whole house approach calculation,and the improved energy efficiency,the house would be+12%more energy efficient than the New 2015 IECC Energy Code requirements. • When considering only the exterior wall using the Tstud wall assembly with blown-in fiberglass insulation in the wall cavity vs.a traditional wall assembly with Batt insulation,the Tstud approach is 27%more energy efficient and provides a complete thermal break from the outside to the inside spaces. • Saves 20,000 BTU's per hour of heat loss,or gain,through the wall framing members,an astounding 66%savings and a breakthrough in innovation!Allows furnaces and AC units to run more smoothly and efficiently adding to the occupant's enjoyment of the space. • R Value of a traditional 2"x 6"is only 6.88. R Value of a Tstud is 21.25.A 309%improvement for 30%of the exterior wall that is made up of framing members. Roosevelt will partner with builders to obtain the highest Energy Star ratings so they can receive the energy rebates and tax incentives by providing an emerging solution for a long-standing challenge,the weak point in any building,the exterior wall framing members,by stopping the heat gain or the heat loss by conduction, through that wood or metal member. Energy Efficiency+Economic Growth=Economic Value Better Quality of Life promotes Well Being and Protects Natural Resources If you would like more information, please contact: Brian Iverson,President I p:+01(612)290-61991 e: brian @rooseveltenergy.com www.Tstud.com (coming soon) "Tstud",the Tstud logo,"STCstud",and the STCstud logo are trademarks of Roosevelt Energy,LLC in the United States and/or other countries,and have been licensed for use by Roosevelt Energy Technologies,LLC. All other trademarks,trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners. Changing the Environment - One TstudTM at a time.