5.8. PCSR 06-12-2007//
Elk
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 5.8.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Plannin Items une 12, 2007 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River for approval of: Scott Clark, Community Development
Preliminary Plat (Civic Campus Addition) Director
Final Plat (Civic Campus Addition) Reviewed by
Action Requested
Staff supports a Planning Commission recommendation of approval of the following:
that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of Civic
Campus addition, with the following conditions:
1. All comments of the City Engineer's memo dated June 6, 2007 shall be addressed.
2. In addition to the easements shown on the preliminary plat, the following easements
shall be provided:
A. An access easement in the Northwest and southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1
for access purposes for the adjacent exception parcel.
3. The following fees shall apply:
a. A seal coat fee shall be paid at the time the Final Plat is released for
recording. This fee shall be at the rate applicable at the time the final plat is
released.
b. Water and Sanitary Sewer Trunk fees shall be paid at the time the Final Plat is
released for recording. This fee shall be at the rate applicable at the time the
Final Plat is released.
c. A Surface water management fee shall be paid at the time the Final Plat is
released for recording.
4. All required subdivision/park information shall be provided in an electronic format
(.dwg file) as required by the City Ordinance and Land Use Application prior to
recording of the plat.
5. Resolution of the gas main issue with Center Point Energy.
Background/Discussion
The City, as property owner of the subject property north of the Sherburne County Fairgrounds and west
of Orono Park, wishes to subdivide the property to form three parcels. The parcels are created to house
a proposed YMCA health and community center (Lot 1), an existing water tower and associated
equipment (Lot 2), and for future park expansion (Lot 3).
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Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Location Map
• Memo from City Engineer dated June 6, 2007
• Final Plat dated May 10, 2007
General Information
Civic Campus Addition
City of I31k River
A lieant City of Elk River
60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of May 5, 2007.
The City must take action by Se tember 5, 2007
Re nested Action Preliminary and Final Plat approval
Location and Size Approximately 10.05 acres west of Orono Park, south of
Highway 10
Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning
$Ubjeet Vacant Open Space R-1c
Property
NOrth Across Highway Community Commercial C-3
10, Fmr bowling
alley
$OUth Sherburne County Public/ Semi public R-1c
Fairgrounds
East Lake Orono Park Open Space R-1 c
West Bill Mathews auto Community Commercial C-3
facility
Overview
The City is requesting subdivision approval to create three lots of varying size to accommodate
existing and future land uses, including a proposed YMCA and water tower.
Applicable Regulations
Subdivision
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These findings are necessary for the city council approval of the preliminary plat and the final plat:
(7) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and
conforms in all respects with all requirements of this Code, including the Zoning regulations and this article.
(2) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and
regional j~lans, including, but not limited to, the ciy's comprehensive development plan.
(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.
(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.
(5) The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
(6) 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.
(8) The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following 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
In the review of the standards for Final Plat as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with
all of these standards.
Analysis
The City requests formal approval to subdivide the subject 10.05 acres into three lots:
Lot 1, Block 1 7.66 acres
Lot 2, Block 1 .84 acres
Lot 3, Block 1 1.55 acres
City Staff and the City Engineer have worked closely with the surveying team to create a plat that
best meets the goals of the City, and the intended end user.
No new streets are proposed, although an existing private road way along the west edge of the plat is
proposed to be vacated. This private roadway primarily provides access to the adjacent automotive
repair and retail establishment, appropriate access will be retained through the recordation of a
conditional use permit application and easement.
The proposed layout provides adequate land and associated setback for the existing water tower,
provision for future park land expansion for the adjacent Orono Park, while maximizing the land for
the YMCA. Conditional Use Permit file No. CU 07-14 goes into further detail regarding the layout
of the YMCA ,including shared parking, and storm water retention facilities.
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Comarehensive Plan
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Parks
Park Plan -The Comprehensive Park Plan does not indicate any park target area nor trail corridor in
the wider area.
Transaortation
Streets - No new streets are proposed or necessary with the plat as presented. There are plans to
vacate the prescriptive easement for the private roadway on the west boundary of the plat.
Trails - No trails or sidewalks are proposed as part of the plat.
Utilities
Water -Service connections will be provided for the water and sanitary sewer systems, to serve lot 1
and 3. Existing services for lot 2 will be retained.
Storm Sewer/water -Storm water retention and treatment will be handled in the north portion of
the plat, and will provide necessary capacity for both the proposed use for Lot 1, Block 1 and the
existing backwashing needs of the waterpower and pump buildings (Lot 2, Block 1)
Gas -Center Point Energy has indicated that they maintain a gas main through the property. There
is no easement through the property for this gas main. The YMCA has begun negotiations for the
resolutions for this issue.
Grading/Draina,A,e
No grading is proposed as part of the plat. Appropriate drainage easements are provided as
directed by the City Engineer on the plat.
Landscaoina
As there are no additional streets, no buffer, street or lot trees are proposed as part of the plat. The
adjacent Conditional Use Permit, File CU 07-14 will address necessary landscaping requirements as
part of the improvement to that lot.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager
FROM: Terry Maurer, City Engineer
DATE: June 6, 2007
SUBJECT: YMCA Site Plan
File #226- 16 I P
As you are aware, we have worked closely with BWBR, the architects for the YMCA site and
their engineer, Bogart Pederson, to arrive at the proposed site plan. From a utility
standpoint, the building is proposed to be served by sanitary sewer extended from the
existing sewer in Orono Park, just east of Gary Street. Watermain will be looped from the
existing water tower just north of the proposed YMCA building westerly to the intersection
of Joplin Avenue and TH 10 to create an additional loop in the water system. Appropriate
hydrant locations will be placed off of this watermain loop to provide fire-fighting
capabilities for the proposed building. Storm sewer is accomplished through a series of
small diameter pipes leading to a pond along the TH 10 frontage of the site. The pond
incorporates the existing pond for the water treatment facility backwash discharge. The
pond is sized to hold 100-year runoff without discharge. In the event of a larger frequency
storm, an emergency overflow will spill into the TH 10 highway ditch and eventually find its
way to Lake Orono.
Access to the parking lot will be from two driveways off of Orono Road. There will be no
direct connection to TH 10. The most westerly driveway along Orono Road will also
provide access to the Matthews Auto Sales building located just west of the YMCA site. The
site plan calls for a sidewalk to be constructed on the YMCA site adjacent to the Orono
Road right of way between the two driveways. This sidewalk will then be in place for future
extensions.
The City is platting the property. The property will be divided into three lots. One lot will
contain the existing water tower, well and treatment facility built several years by the Elk
River Municipal Utilities. The largest lot will contain the YMCA site and the holding pond.
Lot 3 is along the east side (Gary Street) of the property. It is being cut out to be reserved
for potential future Orono Park development.
If you have any questions regarding any of these comments, please contact me.
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