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3.1 Item # 3.1. city of . ' MEMORANDUM Elk• River TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planne4 / DATE: October 12, 1999 SUBJECT: Request by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit, Public Hearing Case No. CU 99-32 Request Consider a request by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a conditional use permit for a 143,000 square foot retail store. Also included are a garden center with outdoor display and storage and an automotive center. Location • Lot 2, Block 2, Elk River Crossing Zoning/Land Use PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business) Attachments • Building elevations, revised 10/4/99 • Staff report to Planning Commission, dated 9/28/99 Overview On September 28th the Planning Commission reviewed and commented on the site plan and proposed building elevations for Wal-Mart. The Commission asked Wal-Mart to revised the building elevations so the building is consistent with the proposed design standards for the PUD. The site plan, as • proposed, is consistent with the approved site plan for the Elk River Crossing PUD. The applicant has revised the building elevations and has submitted a revised landscape plan. Staff is reviewing the landscape plan and will be • working with the applicant on any minor revisions. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-32 October 12, 1999 Page 2 • The Commission's main concern was the building elevations. The revised elevations are quite an improvement over what was proposed at September's meeting. Condition# 4 of the September 28th staff report addressed building elevations; the following is an analysis of how the revised elevations address the issues outlined in that condition. Exterior consist of earth tone colors The proposed building will consist of different shades of tan with blue accent within and over the arches. The main color of the building will be medium tan with red brick colored accent knee wall and pilasters. Staff feels this issue has been addressed in the revised elevations. Exterior material be predominantly brick and split faced block. The predominant material on the front wall is proposed to be smooth faced block with split faced block as the red accent material. Staff is suggesting the predominant material on the front face be split faced block and use real brick, instead of split faced block, as the red accent material. Split faced block is proposed for the other three sides of the building. Using split faced block as • the predominant material on the front would be consistent with the rest of the building and be consistent with the proposed development standards. In addition, brick will weather better and withstand salt and other deicers used on the on the sidewalks in winter. Fencing around the garden center consist of wrought iron and brick knee wall The applicant is proposing aluminum fencing that looks like wrought iron and split faced block knee wall and columns. Staff is suggesting the columns and knee wall consist of red brick to match the knee wall and accent pilasters on the building. The front façade incorporate recesses, pilasters, display windows, cornice details or other architectural treatments The applicant has incorporated arches, pilasters and some cornice details across the front of the building. The pilasters will be 16" deep to provide some relief across the front of the building. The proposed plantings in front of the building will also help break up the façade. Staff feels this is consistent with the proposed development standards. A chain link fence enclosure is proposed in the rear (County Road 12 side) of • the building. It is not clear what it will be enclosing. A more appropriate S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU9932RV.D OC Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-32 October 12, 1999 Page 3 III enclosure may be split faced block to match the exterior building material. A split faced masonry wall is proposed along the rear of the building to screen the loading docks. Architectural treatments be incorporated into all facades facing a public street The color palate and pilasters have been incorporated into the three sides which face a public street. Since the rear and left sides of the building front public streets, cornice details and/or parapet details should be incorporated into the sides of the building which face County Road 12 and Twin Lakes Boulevard. Staff is suggesting that some type of cornice and/or parapet detail be included on the rear and side elevations. On the expansion side of the building, split faced block is proposed as is the knee wall and accent strips. No pilasters are proposed. Extend canopy to cover drop off area in front of building The revised elevations do not include an extension of the canopy. Staff feels that although a larger canopy would provide additional shelter for customers ID would be a nice addition to the front façade, it is not needed to break up the front facade In summary, the revised elevations address most of the concerns raised by the Commission and staff. With the following changes to the elevations staff believes the building is consistent with the proposed development standards: 1. Spilt face block, instead of smooth faced block, as the predominant material on the front facade with red brick accent material, instead of split faced block, in the pilasters and knee wall. 2. The columns and knee wall in the garden center consist of red brick to match the knee wall and accent pilasters on the building. 3. Cornice and/or parapet details be incorporated into the facades which face County Road 12 and Twin Lakes Road. 4. The chain link fence enclosure in the rear of the building be changed to split face block. The other outstanding issue is the use of the garden center for year round display and sales. Staff has a concern with the outdoor garden center being used as storage area. During a recent visit to the Bloomington store, staff observed, pallets, bicycles, empty boxes and empty plant containers store in the garden center. The Commission, if it decides year round use is II S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU9932RV.DOC Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-32 October 12, 1999 Page 4 • appropriate, should include a condition limiting what can and cannot be stored within the garden center enclosure. Recommendation Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the conditional use permit for a 143,000 square foot retail store with the following conditions: 1. The conditional use permit is contingent upon final plat approval for Elk River Crossing. 2. The conditional use permit is contingent upon recording the Planned Unit Development Agreement, and the site plan, landscaping, lighting, signage and building elevations complying with the development standards established in the Planned Unit Development Agreement. 3. All comments of the City Engineer be addressed. 4. The building elevations include the following elements: • a. Split face block, instead of smooth faced block, as the predominant material on the front façade with red brick accent material, instead of split faced block, in the pilasters and knee wall. b. The columns and knee wall in the garden center consist of red brick to match the knee wall and accent pilasters on the building. c. Cornice and/or parapet details be incorporated into the facades which face County Road 12 and Twin Lakes Road. d. The chain link fence enclosure in the rear of the building be changed to split face block. 5. The landscaping plan be approved by staff. 6. The dumpster and trash compactor be incorporated as part of the building and the exterior consist of the same materials as the building. 7. All wall signage shall be required to apply for a City sign permit. 1111 S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU9932RV.DOC Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-32 October 12, 1999 Page 5 • 8. No freestanding sign has been approved as part of this conditional use permit. 9. Any future expansions or alterations to the site shall require a new conditional use permit. 10.The outdoor garden center shall be for seasonal display, sales and storage of garden center related goods only. Display, sale and storage shall be limited to April— September. 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Minnesota __. __ (9I-2,......"'. .-Q ---\ \ ,4 - Item# 4111/ity of /' MEMORANDUM Elk River TO: Planning Commision FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner DATE: September 28, 1999 SUBJECT: Request by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit, Public Hearing Case No. CU 99-32 Request Consider a request by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a conditional use permit for a 143,000 square foot retail store. Also included are a garden center with outdoor display and storage and an automotive center. IP Location Lot 2, Block 2, Elk River Crossing Zoning/Land Use PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business) Attachments • Location map • Site plan • Building elevations • Memo from City Engineer, dated 9/22/99 • Proposed development standards • Photos, Wal-Mart Eden Prairie Overview Wal-Mart is proposing to construct a 143,00 square foot building with 17,500 square feet of outdoor storage and display. The building will include retail • sales, a garden center and automotive repair. The Planning Commission is 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 Memo Planning Commission/CU 99-32 September 28, 1999 Page 2 III being asked to consider this request prior to final plat approval for Elk River Crossing. The City Council will consider the final plat concurrently with this request for a conditional use permit. Site Plan The site plan was compared to the development plan approved as part of the conditional use permit for the PUD. The approved development plan included a 197,000 square foot building including an area indicated for future expansion. The proposed Wal-Mart is 143,000 square feet plus an area for a 65,000 square foot expansion. The site plan shows the adjacent lot to the north, Lot 1, Block 2, for future additional parking. The additional lot is needed so that Wal-Mart can meet the parking requirements for the future addition. At this time the Planning Commission is being asked to consider just the initial 143,000 square foot building and associated parking and landscaping. Wal-Mart will have to apply for a separate conditional use permit if and when they move forward with any expansion plans Parking and Access 110 The plan shows 779 parking spaces to be included as part of the initial construction. The 143,000 square foot retail space requires 715 parking spaces. The additional 64 parking spaces being provided should meet any additional parking needs for the outdoor garden center. The parking requirements for the expansion will be assessed at the time they come forward with future plans. The proposed spaces and drive aisles meet the dimensional requirements of the zoning code. Access to the site is provided as shown on the approved development plan. There are 2 access points provided from Zane Street, one at the north end and one at the south end of the site. They are 25 feet wide and will allow for one lane in and one lane out. Loading docks are located in the rear of the building, abutting County Road 12. The loading docks are at an elevation that is about 15 feet below County Road 12. The loading doors do not face the road, the trucks will back in so that they are parallel to the street. Extra plantings should be provided along County Road 12 to screen the loading docks from the street. Grading and Drainage • Grading, Drainage and utilities are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU99-32.D OC Memo Planning Commission/CU 99-32 September 28, 1999 Page 4 IIOutdoor Storage and Display The proposal includes a 17,500 square foot outdoor garden center. The applicant has indicated this would be a seasonal use. The area should not be used for year round storage or display; it should be limited to May - August. A 10 high chain link fence topped with barbwire is proposed around the garden center. A more suitable enclosure would be a knee high brick wall with columns and wrought iron fencing as has been done at other Wal-Mart locations. Building Elevations Typically building elevations are compared to the design standards established in the Planned Unit Development Agreement. However, in this case the Planning Commission is being asked to consider the design of the building prior to the PUD Agreement and the design standards being formally approved. The Planning Commission has had an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design standards. This being the case, the building design will be compared to the design standards reviewed by the Commission. These proposed standards have been provided to the developer and their engineer for their review and comment. As of the writing of this • report staff had not received any comments them. The proposed building does not comply with the proposed design standards. Because of the size of the building, over 400 feet wide, recesses or building face off-sets should be provided to reduce the "big box" appearance of the building. The proposed design standards require recesses or off-sets of at least 3% of the length of the entire building; in this case, the projection or recess would be about 12 feet. The building should have architectural features or patterns that provide visual interest at a pedestrian scale; this building has none. Cornice details and variations to the roof lines should also be included to add interest to the building; this building has none. Exterior colors should be subtle, neutral or earth tones (see attached photos of Wal-Mart). The proposed gray does not meet those criteria. The gray color, when combined with the proposed chain link fence, gives the building the appearance of a prison. The proposed smooth face concrete blocks are one of the types of materials not to be used as a predominant exterior building material. By incorporating a canopy and peaked roof into the design, the entryway is 0 clearly defined and visible. The developer should incorporate the design S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU99-32.DOC Memo Planning Commission/CU 99-32 September 28, 1999 Page 5 1111 elements, outlined in the proposed development standards, into the exterior of the building. Landscaping The applicant will have to provide a revised landscape plan to reflect recent changes in the site plan. The original landscape plan reviewed by staff was for a plan that included a larger building. The building has been downsized and the site plan modified to reflect the new building. Minor changes in the landscape plan may be required to better screen the loading areas. Attached is the landscaping plan included with the original submittal. No landscaping has been proposed around the front of the building. Green space, foundation plantings and trees should be planted in front of the building. Signage Wal-Mart is proposing 580 square feet of wall signage. For comparison Menards has 586 square feet, Cub Foods 655 square feet and Target has 222 square feet. Wall signage includes Wal-Mart channel letters over the • entrance and their company motto, "We Sell For Less" and "Satisfaction Guaranteed" on the front of the building. Also across the front are 3 smaller signs, "pharmacy","vision center" and "1 hr. photo". The automotive center will also have wall signage. Tire and Lube Express and the Pennzoil logo are proposed for the front of the building with smaller product identification signs over the 3 overhead bay doors. No freestanding sign is proposed at this time. The location of a project identification sign has been approved near the intersection of Main Street and Highway 169. No details of that sign have been provided or approved. Recommendation Staff has concerns regarding the appearance of the building. The applicant is proposing a very unappealing version of a big box store. The exterior consists of gray concrete blocks, has no architectural details, except for a modest canopy over the entry, and includes a 10 foot high chain link fence topped with barbwire. Overall, the site plan is consistent with what was approved in the PUD development plan and meets the requirements of the zoning code. The landscaping plan should be acceptable with some additional plantings and minor revisions. • S:\PLANNING\S COTT\CU99-32.D O C Memo Planning Commission/CU 99-32 September 28, 1999 Page 6 III Should the Planning Commission recommend approval of this conditional use permit for Wal-Mart to construct a 143,000 square foot store, the following conditions should be included: 1. The conditional use permit is contingent upon final plat approval for Elk River Crossing. 2. The conditional use permit is contingent upon recording the Planned Unit Development Agreement, and the site plan, landscaping, lighting, signage and building elevations complying with the development standards established in the Planned Unit Development Agreement. 3. All comments of the City Engineer be addressed. 4. The building elevations include the following elements: a. exterior consist of earth tone colors b. exterior material be predominantly brick and split faced block c. fencing around the garden center consist of a knee high brick wall and columns, and wrought iron fence d. the front façade incorporate recesses or off-sets, columns, display • windows, cornice details and other architectural details e. architectural treatments be incorporated into all facades facing a public street f. extend canopy to cover drop off area in front of building 5. The landscaping plan be revised to include plantings along the front of the building, to reflect the revised site plan and be approved by staff. 6. The dumpster and trash compactor be incorporated as part of the building and the exterior consist of the same materials as the building. 7. All wall signage shall be required to apply for a City sign permit. 8. No freestanding sign has been approved as part of this conditional use permit. 9. Any future expansions or alterations to the site shall require a new conditional use permit. 10.The outdoor garden center shall be for seasonal display, sales and storage of garden center related goods only. Display, sale and storage shall be limited to May —August. Year round storage, sale and/or • display is prohibited. 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Green Company L CONSULTING ENGINEERS September 22, 1999 File: 808330-0240 Mr. Scott Harlicker City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 RE: WAL-MART SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS Dear Mr. Harlicker: As you requested, we have reviewed the site development plans for the proposed Wal-Mart to be located in Elk River Crossing Addition. Based on our review, comments received at the staff review meeting and a discussion with the developer's engineer, we would offer the following comments. 1. The grading plan shows grading on the Wal-Mart site only. I discussed this with the • developer's engineer, he indicated that the way the agreements are written, Wal-Mart is responsible for all grading inside their lot boundary and the developer is responsible for all grading outside of the Wal-Mart site. This presents a possible timing problem, since obviously we cannot allow a pond to only be partially constructed. The developers should provide reassurance to the City that these ponds will be built in their entirety by the combination of the Wal-Mart mass grading and the Elk River Crossing mass grading and that this construction will occur in a timely fashion so that the ponds are fully constructed when they are needed. 2. The plan shows the width of the parking stalls to be 9.5-feet, this is also slightly larger than the City requirement of 9-feet. 3. I have discussed with the developer's engineer, the peak traffic exiting the site. The two access points are shown to be approximately 25-feet wide. This would allow for one lane of traffic into the site and one lane of traffic out of the site. We discussed whether or not there are peak traffic times when a three-lane design would work better with one lane entering the site and two lanes exiting the site allowing for a right turn and left turn lane. The developer's engineer assured me that Wal-Mart does not see these types of peak flow and one lane exiting the site at each location would be sufficient. • O:\PROJ\808330\0240\330-1502.sept99.d oc 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 Mr. Scott Harlicker • September 22, 1999 Page Two 4. There are a couple of small drainage areas that are collected by catch basins and conveyed to the storm sewer proposed for the main street through Elk River Crossing. We question whether or not the storm drainage calculations for the main street included these tributary areas from the Wal-Mart site. 5. The watermain around the perimeter of the building is currently shown only fed from the main street within Elk River Crossing. We would recommend that a second feed, most likely from the northeast corner to Tyler Street be provided so that in the case of a fire, water is always available. The fire chief has reviewed the plan and recommended that this large of a commercial structure the hydrants be placed every 300-feet around the perimeter. Currently there are 4 hydrants shown around the perimeter. The 300-foot spacing would require an additional 3 hydrants. 6. It is City policy that any watermain which contains hydrants must be publicly maintained and operated. Therefore an easement is necessary for this watermain loop around the building and the two sources of feed. This is not the case with the sanitary sewer. The sanitary sewer serving the Wal-Mart building would be considered a private service, even though it is 8-inches in diameter, therefore it does not need an easement. All of the storm sewer within the Wal-Mart site would also be considered private. If you have any questions regarding these comments or would like additional information • concerning any of these items please call. Sincerely, Howard R. Green Company Alad Terry J. aurer, P.E. • O:\PROJ\808330\0240\330-1502.sept9Ydl5d arc R Green Company CONSULTING ENGINEERS • DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Architectural Character 1. Facades and Exterior Walls The Elk River Crossing development will represent the eastern terminus of the Main Street corridor which connects Highway 169 and the Central Business District. As such, the exterior appearance of the buildings should include elements of buildings found along the corridor and in the Central Business District. Facades should be articulated to reduce the massive scale and uniform impersonal appearances of large retail buildings and provide visual interest. Buildings over 100 feet in length should incorporate recesses, off-sets, or angular forms so that no uninterrupted length exceeds 50 feet. The wall projection or recess should be a depth of at least 3% of the length of the entire building facade. Buildings should have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest at a pedestrian scale. The features should be an • integral part of the building fabric, and not be applied trim, graphics or paint. Variations to roof lines and cornice details should also be used to add interest to buildings. Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant part of the visual impact of a building. Therefore, they should be aesthetically pleasing and compatible with materials and colors used in the Central Business District and along east Main Street. Facade colors should be subtle, neutral or earth tone colors. The development shall use a consistent palate of materials and colors throughout. Facades of a building which are visible from adjoining properties or public streets shall include design elements found on the front facades. Predominant exterior building materials should include the following: • brick • native stone • tinted, textured, integrally colored concrete masonry units. • stucco Predominant exterior building materials should not include the following: • smooth faced concrete block • tilt up concrete panels • • prefabricated steel panels. 2. Entryways • Entrances should be clearly defined and visible. They should incorporate devices such as canopies, overhangs, recesses/projections, arcades, raised parapets over the doors, peaked roof forms, display windows, architectural details such as tile works and moldings which are integrated into the building design. Lighting General site and street lighting shall be a design that is compatible and connects with the lighting utilized in the Central Business District. It shall be at a pedestrian scale. Wall lighting fixtures shall be consistent with the pedestrian and general site lighting. General parking lot lighting shall be at a height no greater than feet. Poles and fixtures shall be a design that compliments the street and general site lighting standards and fixtures. Loading Areas, Trash Collection and Outdoor Storage Loading docks, truck parking, HVAC equipment, and other service functions • should be incorporated into the overall design of the building and screened from view of adjoining properties and streets. Trash compactors and dumpsters should be within an enclosure constructed of the same materials and colors as those used in the building. Outdoor areas used for the sale and/or display of seasonal inventory shall be permanently defined and screened with walls and/or fences and landscaping. Outdoor sales and display areas shall not exceed 5% of the ground floor area of the building. Canopies Canopies located over pump islands are allowed provided the architectural design, colors and character of the canopy shall be consistent with the principle building on site. The fascia of the canopy shall not be illuminated. Canopy lighting shall consist of canister spot lights recessed into the canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Signage Signs shall be an integral part of the overall architectural design of a building and the project, rather than contrasting with it. They must consist of materials and design which compliments the architectural elements of the • building and project. Signs must not be visually distracting or tend to • dominate by means of location, size, color or lighting. All signs shall be internally illuminated. All freestanding signs shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines and shall not obstruct visibility or encroach in any drainage or utility easements. Development Sign One freestanding development sign identifying Elk River Crossing will be permitted at the corner of Main Street and Highway 169. The sign shall be a monument style sign with a maximum height of 30 feet and a width of 16 feet. The number of tenants allowed on this sign shall be limited to 2. Total sign area shall not exceed 225 square feet and shall not exceed 10 feet in width. The sign shall be constructed of brick or face brick and in may include decorative brick and/or decorative glazed block as accents. Entry Signs Two entry signs shall be allowed, one at the Main Street and intersection and one at the Tyler Street and intersection. These signs shall be a monument style sign with a maximum height of 8 feet and a width of 16 feet. Total sign area shall not exceed 128 square feet. The sign shall be constructed of brick or face brick and in may include decorative brick and/or decorative glazed block as accents. These entry signs may identify no more than 2 tenants. Monument Signs for Freestanding Sites Each of the freestanding buildings within Elk River Crossing will be allowed to have a freestanding sign. The freestanding sign must be a monument style with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum area of 100 square feet. The sign shall be constructed of brick or face brick and in may include decorative brick and/or decorative glazed block as accents. Wall Signs for Freestanding Sites Wall signs for each freestanding building must consist of individual letters and shall not have more than 1 wall sign for each principle building, except that where a principal building abuts 2 or more public streets, 2 wall signs will be allowed. Awning signs and canopy signs, including canopies over gas pumps, shall be included as wall signs. Awning and canopy signs shall not be illuminated. The sign area shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the • building wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed Wall Signs Retail Building North Side of Home Improvement Store • Wall signs for the retail building attached to the north side of the proposed home improvement store shall consist of individual letters. Capital letters shall not exceed 32" high, lower case letters shall not exceed 24" high. Signs shall be for store identity only and shall not be allowed on the rear or side of building. Signs shall be centered over the entrance door to the tenant space and shall not extend closer than 3 or 4 feet from the projected lease line. If the space is leased by a single tenant, sign area shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the building wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed Major Tenant Signage Total sign area for major tenants shall be not exceed 300 square feet and must consist of individually mounted letters and corporate logos. Letters and logos shall not exceed 10 feet in height. All signage shall be internally illuminated. Other Signs All other signage that may occur within Elk River Crossing and not specifically mentioned herein shall comply with the City of Elk River Sign Ordinance. All requests which are not consistent with conditions, character and intent of the Elk River Crossing PUD may be denied by the City. •