7.3 SR 12-19-2022City of
River
To
Mayor and City Council
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Public Hearings December 19, 2022
Item Description
Preliminary & Final Plat of Natures Edge
Business Center Forth Addition, RAN
Properties/GATR — 75-915-0020
Request for Action
Item Number
7.3
Prepared by
Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
Reviewed by
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Preliminary Plat of Natures Edge Business Center Fourth Addition with the condition
that the closing for the purchase of city -owned property occurs in conjunction with the recording of the plat.
Adopt, by motion, a resolution approving the final plat of Natures Edge Business Center Fourth Addition with
the condition that all requirements associated with the approval of the preliminary plat are satisfied.
Background/Discussion
Case No. P 22-14 - The applicant, RAN Properties/GATR, is
proposing to split the city -owned property that was acquired as part
of the road and utility extension project near Cargill and GATR Truck
Center in early 2022. The applicant has been working with the City
Council to acquire a portion of the parcel to support a future
expansion of the GATR operation.
The plat creates two oudots to support future development
opportunities. Each of the two parcels meets the minimum lot size
standards for a future buildable lot, should business needs change in
the future. Oudot A will be sold to GATR Truck Center in early 2023
per the signed purchase agreement, and the second lot (Oudot B) will
be retained by the city. Any future use of these lots will require
additional platting.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 22,
2022. The Commission asked if the 168`'' Avenue Street was
completed, and staff indicated it was.
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During the public hearing, no one spoke for or against the request
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and staff has not received any comments since the meeting. The
commission unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plat.
The Elk River Vision [�AYUPEEJ
A n eltioming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Support the growth and development of the business community.
Attachments
■ Planning Commission Packet dated November 22, 2022
■ Resolution
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To
Planning Commission
Agenda Section I Meeting Date
Public Hearings November 22, 2022
Item Description
RAN Properties/GATR — 75-915-0020
■ Preliminary Plat of Natures Edge Business
Center Forth Addition, Case No. P 22-14
Request for Action
Item Number
4.1
Prepared by
Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
Reviewed by
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Preliminary Plat of Natures Edge Business Center Fourth Addition with
the condition that the closing for the purchase of city -owned property occurs in conjunction with the recording of
the plat.
Background/Discussion
The applicant, RAN Properties/GATR, is proposing to split the city -
owned property that was included as part of the road and utility
extension project near Cargill and GATR Truck Center earlier this
year. The applicant has been working with the City Council to acquire
a portion of the parcel to support a future expansion of the GATR
operation.
The plat creates two oudots to support future development
opportunities. Each of the two parcels meets the minimum lot size
standards for a future buildable lot, should business needs change in
the future AnY future use of these lots will re uire additional lattin
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Applicable Regulations - CR_12 - --
Preliminary Plat
City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for
approval of a Preliminary Plat.
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent iv th the Zoning regulations (article
VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects witb all requirements of i
this Code, including the Zoning regulations and this article.
The property is zoned Business Park, and the proposed
parcels meet all dimensional requirements. As the lots are
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being platted as outlots they will not be developable without
additional platting in the future. Development within the subdivision will not be possible with the current
application.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with all zoning regulations.
The Elk River Vision �P I N E I E I s r
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service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated August 2020
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and speciali.Zed city, county, and regional plans, including,
but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan.
The property is guided for industrial uses and makes adequate provisions for protection of the regional
stormwater features.
The subdivision is consistent with all applicable plans.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and
siltation, susceptibility to flooding and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated.
The physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the type and density of development and uses
contemplated.
4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation, erosion control
and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article.
The outlots being platted are served by city utilities, but development may not occur until the parcels are
platted into a lot/block configuration in the future. Infrastructure and service impacts will be reviewed
more closely as part of a future platting application.
5. The proposed subdivision mill not cause substantial environmental damage.
The subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
6. The proposed subdivision nrill not conflict with easements of record or nvith easements established by judgment of a court
The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by
judgment of a court.
7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land.
Neighboring lands are large lot industrial and commercial uses. The proposed subdivision will not
adversely impact the reasonable development of neighboring lands.
8. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the follon ing exists:
a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
b. Lack of adequate roads.
c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
d. Lack of adequate off -site public improvements or support systems.
The subdivision is not premature as the above conditions have been provided for.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Support the growth and development of the business community.
Attachments
Location Map
Preliminary and Final Plats
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City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 22-
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Granting Final Plat
Approval for Natures Edge Business Center Fourth Addition,
Case No. P 22-14
WHEREAS, application has been made for final plat approval, pursuant to Section 30-374
of the Elk River City Code of Ordinances, of the property legally described on attached
Exhibit A and hereinafter referred to as "the Property"; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary plat of the Property vas approved by the City Council on
December 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the proposed final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat as approved by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in October, 2015 the City commissioned a park dedication study prepared by
HKGi Consulting to determine the impacts of development on the City's park system. This
study vas supplemented with an Appraisal study prepared by Patchin Messner Valuation
Consultants in April 2016. The City's Park dedication ordinance vas subsequently amended,
in July 2016, to reflect the findings of these studies and to incorporate park dedication fee
requirements that reflect the impacts of various types of development on the need for the
acquisition, development and improvement of park land. The proposed development is a
residential development which will create park land acquisition, development and
improvement needs proportionate to the park dedication fee set by the park dedication
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed final plat complies with each of the conditions set forth by the
City Council in its approval of the preliminary plat of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows:
A. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Chapter of 30 of the City
Code of Ordinances and conforms with all of its requirements.
B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and
specialized city counter, and regional plans including, but not limited to, the
Citv's Comprehensive Plan.
C. The physical characteristics of the site, including, but not limited to,
topographer, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation,
susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density
of development and uses contemplated.
D. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water suppler, storm
drainage, sewage transportation, erosion control and all other services,
facilities and improvements otlier\vise required herein.
E. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental
damage.
F. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with
easements established by judgment of a court.
G. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue or adverse impact on the
reasonable development of neighboring land.
2. Final plat approval is hereby granted for the Property, subject to the conditions set
forth in attached Exhibit B.
The officers of the City are hereby authorized, once the conditions set forth in
Exhibit B are met and complied with, to sign the final plat for the Property and to
issue a certified copy of this Resolution giving final approval of the plat.
4. The owner of the Property is authorized to record the final plat as required by la-�v
and shall file proof of said recording with the City. No building permits will be
issued for the Property until the final plat is recorded.
This final plat approval shall expire t\vo gears from the date of this resolution if the
final plat is not recorded within that time.
Passed and adopted this 19`I' day of December 2022.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OUTLOT B, NATURES EDGE BUSINESS CENTER THIRD ADDITION, Sherburne
Counter, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. All conditions included with the approval of the preliminary plat shall be met.