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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. Hwy 10 CR 12 During the public hearing, no one spoke for or against the request Figure I 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 ver 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 • q P g• Hwy IG- 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 Figure I - 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 A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional l il/� TURF 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 Overlay • ^r CD - JJ IM•Io O �471 fw4CO it tv n In 'llo � �oeq �o mom [0:171, �1= goo 0 -mmmmlll=' In Z on N r N U CL O Z a to n V -J U i--1 4-1 nJ W 4� 1� IL L !o V '°N Wa45� i o o � F-- 0 4 2 W I- W V - N g p4 W _,Ail Im l W / W cy �z tl €westt � ER3 3 E Z AQ `E EE _ avvd ao �x m m amnr o �4 jg.. €= s 83G`R ------------- rw�wn'v = �3 Z F m u$ N mQ�8 Em d Lu cW�o's E'22 WLL aZ z0 ;s: // City of Elk *l River 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. i EXHIBIT B CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. All conditions included with the approval of the preliminary plat shall be met.