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8.2. SR 06-06-1994 rei -'\j ( )j fli{ ITEM 8.2. MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSIST.G-f" JUNE 6, 1994 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, RUSSELL MARTIE, AND THOMAS WEISS (HALS ADDITION), PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. AS 94-02 ISSUE Preliminary plat to subdivide 2.3 acres into one industrial lot and three outlots. LOCATION e The general location around the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Railroad Drive. ZONINGILAND USE 11 (Light Industrial) and C3 ( Highway Commercial)/ LI (Light Industrial) and HB (Highway Business) ATTACHMENTS Memo from Terry Maurer dated May 16, 1994, City Council Minutes dated Feb. 24, 1994, Report to City Council dated Feb.28, 1994 BACKGROUND The proposed plat involves 2.3 acres of property currently owned by Burlington Northern Railroad. The plat will consist of one lot and three outlots. Attached is a memo to the City Council explaining this request in detail. e At the February 28, 1994, City Council meeting this item was tabled due to a question on the width of the Railroad Drive right-of-way and the potential of P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Hals Addition June 6, 1994 Page 2 e Railroad Drive becoming an east-west collector. The attached letter from Terry Maurer, City Engineer, addresses these issues. It is the City Engineer's opinion that the extension of Railroad Drive would not be feasible because of high construction costs due to poor soil, lack of right-of-way, and poor intersections at Proctor Avenue, Jackson Avenue and Main Street. In addition, the extension of Railroad Drive would not alleviate the traffic problem on School Street. Staff is in agreement that this general area could be considered for a redevelopment plan sometime in the future. As such, the standard width of Railroad Drive is not a major concern as any redevelopment of this area would likely involve the vacation of Railroad Drive to create larger developable parcels with access off of 4th Street. RECOMMENDATION The plan of Hals Addition has been prepared in accordance with the subdivision regulations. Staff is recommending the City Council approve preliminary plat for the City of Elk River, Russell Martie, and Thomas Weiss, with the following conditions: e 1. FINAL PLAT BE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RECORDING WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY. 2. THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ALONG RAILROAD DRIVE FOR RIVERVALLEY LUMBER BE LOCATED ON OUTLOT A AND BE SCREENED FROM VIEW FROM HIGHWAY 10. 3. THE STORAGE SHED ON OUTLOT A EITHER BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE OR PLACED TOTALLY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF OUTLOT A. e hals.council M~ CONSULTING ENGINEERS CIVIL ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAl MUNICIPAl PlANNING STRUCTURAl ~URVEYING TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION 1326 Energy Park Drive 51. Paul, MN 55108 612-6A4-4389 Fax: 612.6AA-9AA6 e 9800 5helard Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55AA 1 612-5A6-0A32 Fax: 612.5AA-6398 May 16, 1994 File: 230-209-44 Mr. Gary Schmitz City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, Mn 55330 RE: HAL'S ADDITION Dear Mr. Schmitz: As requested, this correspondence is intended to discuss the potential viability of Railroad Drive as an east-west connector in the City of Elk River relative to its proximity and affect on Hal's Addition which is currently being reviewed by the City Council. As part of the comprehensive transportation study process, we were requested to review Railroad Drive from Main Street to Proctor Avenue as an east-west connector within the City. We did review that potential alignment and recommended that it not be pursued further for several reasons. Those reasons include the fact that Railroad Drive is essentially a non-existing roadway from Jackson Avenue to Proctor Avenue. Along this alignment, the road would need to be constructed through Lion's Park, which has relatively poor soils. The cost of such construction would be very high as compared to the length of roadway. A more pertinent issue as to why we do not believe it is an appropriate east-west connector is the types of intersections we would have at Main Street, Jackson Avenue, and Proctor Avenue. The Main Street intersection would be skewed unless additional land were acquired and the alignment changed. The location of Railroad Drive at Main Street is adjacent to the railroad crossings, which are at a relatively high grade, making visibility to the west for traffic coming from Trunk Highway 10 difficult to see. The intersection at Jackson Avenue is again relatively close to the railroad crossing and also close to the signalized intersection of Jackson and Trunk Highway 10. Oftentimes, traffic backs up on Jackson to a point that it is difficult to get out of Railroad Drive as it currently exists onto Jackson southbound. Making this an east-west connector would complicate this issue further. At the Proctor Avenue intersection would be the issue of close proximity to both the railroad and to the north, School Street, making two fairly major intersections relatively close to each other and excessively close to the railroad crossing. e Mr. Gary Schmitz May 16, 1994 Page Two Finally, our analysis concluded that traffic coming from the north would hit the School Street crossing first and would continue to take that in an east-west fashion rather than to proceed further south to the Railroad Drive alignment, which would be difficult to get off of due to the intersection configurations. We believe that if Railroad Drive was constructed as an east- west connector, it would carry a relatively low volume of local traffic wanting to access areas adjacent to it while School Street would continue to carry the much higher volume of local, school, and commuter traffic through the City. I hope this brief discussion on the Railroad Drive alignment is helpful to your consideration of the Hal's Addition plat. If you require additional information regarding this, please give me a call. Sincerely, e MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS !Fipl~ Terry J. Maurer, P.E. TJM:tw 209-1606.may e e e e City Council Minutes February 28, 1994 Page 6 ------------------------------- COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY VERN OHMAN TO SUBDIVIDE A TEN-ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY INTO TWO FIVE-ACRE PARCELS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $450.00 BE PAID TO THE CITY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7.5. Consider reauest by City of Elk River to subdivide aooroximately 2.3 acres into one lot and two outlots/Public Hearina The City Administrator indicated that the proposed plat consists of one lot and three outlots. The property was owned by Burlington Northern Railroad. The property has been purchased and the platting process will allow for individual ownership of the lot and outlots. Discussion was held regarding the road right-of-way in the plat. It was the Mayor's concern that the road right of way be maintained. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, the public hearing was closed. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ISSUE IS ADDRESSED BY STAFF. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 10.0 Adiournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~~ Sandra A. Thackeray City Clerk AI -"-( ( II ~Yk River AGENDA ITEM 7.5. l\'IEMO RAND Ul\1 (G(Q){fJr FROM: TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING G~--\ ASSISTANT ~ FEBRUARY 28,1994 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, RUSSELL MARTIE, AND THOMAS WEISS (HALS ADDITION)/PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. AS-94-02 DATE: ISSUE Preliminary Plat to subdivide 2.3 acres into one industrial lot and three outlots. e LOCATION The general area around the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Railroad Drive. ZONINGILAND USE I-lILight Industrial, C-3/Highway Commercial, LIlLight Industrial, HB/Highway Business. ATTACHMENTS Location Map, Zoning Map, Preliminary Plat, Property Owners List OVERVIEW e The proposed plat of Hals Addition is being processed as an administrative subdivision which does not require Planning Commission review unless recommended by the City Council. If the Council approves the preliminary plat, the final plat will be prepared in accordance with the Council's recommendations. P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Hals Addition, PP February 28, 1994 Page 2 -------------------------------------- e ANALYSIS The proposed plat involves 2.3 acres of property currently owned by Burlington Northern Railroad. The plat will consist of one lot and three outlots. One of the purposes of the subdivision is to replat right-of.way along Railroad Drive. The existing right-of-way currently bisects the Sunderman paint store and River Valley Lumber's office buildings. By redefining and shifting Railroad Drive's right-of-way to the south, it will remove any encroachment by the existing buildings. A newly defined right-of-way will consist of an approximately 42 foot right-of-way area which will encompass all driving and utility services. It is anticipated that an easement vacation to vacate the existing right-of-way which bisects the buildings will be forthcoming if the plat is approved. The platting process will also allow for individual ownership of the lot and outlots. Currently the parcels are leased from Burlington Northern Railroad. Lot 1 - Lot 1 is currently occupied by Martie's Feed Store. By platting this lot the site will basically look unchanged, however, it will allow Mr. Martie the ability to own the site. Outlot A - Outlot A is currently used as an outdoor storage area for River Valley Lumber. The outlot has a chain link fence around a large portion of the perimeter. Again, the outlot would be owned by River Valley Lumber. If approved, staff recommends the shed which straddles the outlot and railroad right-of-way either be removed 01" placed totally within the outlot. The outdoor storage area should also be screened from view from Highway 10. This could be accomplished by placing durable plastic strips through the chain link fence. e Outlot Band C - Outlot Band C are currently leased by the City of Elk River as public parking lots. If the plat is approved, the City of Elk River will own these outlots and continue to use them as public parking lots. PARK DEDICATION The location of Lot 1, Block 1, (M:artie's Feed !\1ill) and outlot A is zoned I-I. The subdivision ordinance does not require Park Dedication on industrial property. Therefore, no Park Dedication is being proposed for these parcels. Outlot B & C are zoned Highway Commercial, and although park dedication is required on commercial property, the City will retain ownership of these outlots. Therefore, staff is recommending no park dedication be required. e Hals Addition, PP February 28, 1994 Page 3 -------------------------------------- e RECOMMENDATION The pht of Hals Addition has been prepared in accordance with the subdivision regulations. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary plat for the City of Elk River, Russell Martie, and Thomas Weiss with the following conditions: 1. The final plat be prepared in accordance with the preliminary plat and submitted to the City Council for approval prior to recording with Sherburne County. 2. That the outdoor storage along Railroad Drive for River Valley Lumber be located on Outlot A and be screened from view from Highway 10. 3. The storage shed on Outlot A either be removed from the site or placed totally within the boundaries of Outlot A. e e " H~ I 1 (/!,,;/ ., "'. -'::,. LOCATION MAP I -'\( L )! City of ~ Ell{ 'River ~ @ . CASE AS 94-02 P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk Ri~er, MN 55330 . 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C/O CLF, INC Elk River Machine Co 5610 Lincoln Dr 828 4th St Edina MN 55436 Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1115 75-404-0011 Lloyd Anderson 708 Main St Loretta Moos Elk River MN 55330 947 4th St Elk River MN 55330 . 75-405-1120 Paul Sheils 616 Railroad Dr Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1950 Elk Tenace Limited Ptnsp PO Box 446 Monticello J\1N 55362 e 75-405-1125 Resurgence Inc 70S Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1960 Reginald Powell 12852 182nd Ave Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1135 C & S Propenies 612 Railroad Dr Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1210 George Dietz 513 Holly Circle Wayzata MN 55391 75-405-1140 R. ShalV 331 1/2 Irving Ave Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1360 Amelican Legion Post 112 PO Box 26 Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1145 Larry TUlUer 18776 Cleveland St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0190 Sherburne Cry Courthouse 13880 Hwy 10 Elk River MN 55330 e 75-405-1150 Clyde Ostrander 15942 223rd Ave . Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0150 SherbulUe Co Abstract CO 317 King Ave Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1910 Kell1leth Pipenhagen 330 lrving Ave Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0]40 Roben Sommer 931 Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1970 Winston Churchill Lmtd Ptnsp Suite 107 701 Decatur Ave Golden Valley MN 55427 75-405-0160 Roben Sommer 307 King Ave Elk River MN 55330 75-405-1930 Gerald Gadach 567 4th St Elk River J\1N 55330 75-405-0280 Elk River Municipal Util 322 King Ave Elk River MN 55330 . . 75-405-0220 Elk River Hardware 720 Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0270 Charles Cluistiau 12924 Main St Rogers MN 55374 75-405-0215 First Natl Bank of Elk River 729 Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0320 Bank of Elk River 630 Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0225 Ethel Bishop 1221 4th St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-2410 Michael Boelter 600 Hwy 10 Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0236 Houlton Investment Co 729 Main St Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0245 CYlil Lenzmeier 906 88th Ave . Coon Rapids MN 55433 75-405-0250 Steven Johnson PO Box 598 Monticello MN 55362 75-405-0255 Virginia Bamier 19430 Meadowvale Rd Elk River MN 55330 75-405-0260 Douglas Chapel Affiliation 11186th St Mpls MN 55411 75-405-0265 Keith Holme 323 Jackson Ave Elk River MN 55330 .