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99-443Council File # �y 3 ORIG�I�A�. Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION Green Sheet # 64039 2 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WHEREAS, CAPP Industries Ltd, in Zoning File No. 98-323, made application pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 60.544(2) to the Saint Paul Planning Commission [the Planning Commission] for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trucks to operate a corporate store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on properry commonly known as 1061 University Avenue West, and legaliy described as Lots 20- 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subtlivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WI�EREAS, the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Saint Pau1 Legislative Code § 64300, did on January 14�' and Febiva.ry 4"', 1999 conduct public hearings at which a11 persons present were given an opportunity to be heard and submitted its recommendation to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-15, adopted February 26, 1999 decided to grant the application based upon the following findings and conclusions: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Avenue West proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Ina (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the properry, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Avenue. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green azea in several iocations is proposed for the total site. The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two empioyees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 pm., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, ar boats, ali subject to the following: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA !� 49-4Y3 2 a. The lot or area sha11 be provided with a permanent, durable and dustless sutface, 3 and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated 4 within the area. 6 This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 7 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 b. c. d. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (I5, 000) square feet. A site plan shall be submitted showing the layout of the vehicles for sale or rent, employee parking, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer pazking, leaving spaces for 3. Section 64300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principie use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, location and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the City Council. Tlus condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a mare intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) ca11s for neighborhood or communiTy commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). Yehicular access to the autdoor sales area shall be at Zeast sixty (60) feet fram the intersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersecfions on University Avenue closest to the property at Oxford Street to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet from the closest properry line. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless conducted within a completely enclosed building. This condition is met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. display of 28 rental vehicles. Page 2 of 5 q°l-�1�i 2 b. 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 :� � Q The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicies to enter, maneuver within the site, and e�t to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the pazking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk e�t. Tkus issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. The use wi11 not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. This condition can be met, if ineasures aze taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by 9ection 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be erected on the rear property line that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residenflally-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Avenue, has indicated in a letter that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the a11ey, creating muddy or icy conditions that were hazardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. o paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirements. Page 3 of 5 q1-u�F 3 2 WIIEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the 3 District 7 Plamiing Council on or about Mazch 11, 1999 duly filed an appeal from the 4 detennination made by the Planning Commission and requested that a hearing be held before the 5 Saint Paul City Council for the purposes of considering the action taken by the Planuing 6 Commission; and 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WIIEREAS, acting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Saint Paul City Council on Apri17, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WIIEREAS, the Council having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and of the Planning Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul reverses the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter. The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission erred in its findings based upon the following: The proposed use is not in compliance with goals of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan or the 1988 University Avenue Study which calls for neighborhood commercial- pedestrian development. 2. The proposed use and the lack of adequate ingress and egress to the site will force rental hucks and other vehicles from the rental facility on to the adjacent residential neighborhood's streets thereby creating traffic congestion in the residential neighborhood. Rental truck and other rental facility traffic in the adjacent residential neighborhood streets will diminish pedestrian and neighbarhood activities, will endanger child day caze operations and will otherwise impede the normal and orderly development of the adjacent residential neighborhood as contemplated in the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and the 1988 University Avenue Corridor Study, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon the above findings of the City Council and the errors in the findings of the Planning Commission, the Council hereby grants the appeal of District 7 Planning Commission; and be it Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the statements contained in the communication of the � � 3 District 7 Planning Council dated February 4, 1999, are further incorporated into the Council findings to the extent that they are consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Pian and the University Avenue Corridor Plan; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to District 7 Plauuing Council, Capp Industries Limited, the Zoning Administrator and the Plamiiug Commission. oR1��NA� Requested by Department of: Sy: Form Appr d by City Attorney B ��ifM+� ,f�/(-Z5 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council &y: Apps sy: Adopted by Council: Date _�� Adoption Certified by Council Sec tary Q9 -'�43 OATEINITIATED GREEN SHEET No 64039 g BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7t7 �� NUMBERfOR TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES ❑ G�YAiTOMiEY ❑ CIIYCt6R1[ _ ❑i�WNJRLfE0.VICFYpR ❑FiLNCLLLEERVIACCTC ❑ YAYOR(ORLAWSfAiR� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Finalizing City Council action taken Apr31 7, 1999, granting the appeal of the District 7 Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a special condition use permit for CAPP Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental facility at 1061 University Avenue West. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has fhis perw�rm ever worked under a contract krthis departmeM? VES NO Fias this persorUArm ever been d city empbyeeT YES NO Dces this person/firtn possess a sidll not nortnallypossessed by any curteM ciry employee7 YES NO Is this perso�rm a tarpeted ventlof! YES NO IF APPROVED S COST/REVENUE BUDOETED (CIRCLE ON� YES NO SOURCE ACtIVRY NUMBER OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ��Yy' C[tryton M. Robinson, Jr., Ciry Attorney CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nonrs Coleman, M¢yor Civil Diviston 400 City Hall IS WesiKelloggBlvd. Saint Pau1, Minnesota 55702 Telephone: 651266-8710 Facsimile: 651298-5619 May 13, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Seeretary 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal by District 7 Planning Council of Speciai Condition Use Pernut granted to CAPP Industries, Ltd., 1�61 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN Council hearing date: Apri17, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a resolution relative to the above referenced matter. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very hu yours, P �� Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure Go��: �u��._,.E �r��^� MAY 1 � �� DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director 25 West Fourth Sbeet Saint PauZ, MN 55102 58', CIfiY OF SAIl�Tr PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor March 17, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: 4 � ��✓ Telephoxe: 612-266-6655 Facsimile: 612-228-3261 �l�'r� �t�.=�.:'^� �c��Qp � �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, Apri17, 1999, 5:30 p.m. far the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: DISTRICT 7 COMMUNITI' COLTNCIL File Number: #99-052 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliTy. Address: 1061 University Ave. W. Property is located on the north side between O�ord St. and Lexington Parkway. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: Lots 20 to 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 ofHyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: 9-5, Feb. 26, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 5-2, Feb. 18, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the March 24, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the heazing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. . Sincerely, 'V brw�c��yilwvwr� Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #99-052 Pau] Dubruiel Cazol Martineau .. •F}RSTRUN• 3� ._ NpT[GEOF Pi1Ri.iR }jE�]]11j� The Saint Paul City Coancit will conducf a public hearing on Wednesday, Aprii 7; 1999, at 5:30 p.m.in the City Council Chambers. Third Floor, City HaII-Court House to consider the appeal of the District 7 Commun9ty CounciI fo a decision of the Planning Commission approving a s'pecial cot�dition �sse permit for Capp [ndustries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental.facility at 1067 University Avenue West (north side. between Oxford Street and Lexington Parkway). . Dated: Mazch tS. 1999 --'- � -� ° : NANCYANDERSON " „ AssistantCkiyCouncil5ecretary , � , , . . (Mei.20) � . DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Briars Sweeney, Inlerim Director CITY OF SAII�"f PAUL � Norm Coleman, Mayor rr�r March 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 31� City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 � 25 West Founh Slreet Spint Paul, MN SSIOd RE: Zoning File #99-052: DISTRiCT 7 PLANNING COL7NCIL City Council Hearing: Apri17, 530 p.m. City Council Chambers 99- �f�f3 Telephone: 65/-166-6655 Facsimi/e: 65]-228-3314 PURPOSE: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliry at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and Lexington Parkway). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION; APPROVAL, 9-5. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, 5-2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Three persons spoke. Two letters from residents were received. The District 7 Pianning Council voted to oppose the special condition use permit and sent two letters explaining their position. Dear Ms. Anderson: The DISTRICT 7 PLANNING COiJNCIL has appealed the decision of the Saint Paui Planning Commission to approve a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to altow operation of a Ryder Truck rentaS facility at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and I,exington Parkway). The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paut Planning Commission heid public hearings on the application on Jan. 14 and Feb. 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At its Feb. 18, 1999 meeting the committee voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the permit. The Planning Commission upheid the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a 9-5 vote on Feb. 26, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on April 7, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the Ciry Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, ! � �{ r I ,. Donna Drummond City Planner � Attachments cc: City Council members � SAINT TAVL � AAAA � �_� .�- �� o�e APPLiCAT10N FOR APPEAL Aepartment nf Ptanning and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hall Annex 25 Yi'est Fourth Street ' Saini Paul, MN 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT —�L�iu�-DD �wQts��2S �<<�Te.15 LOCATIOIJ ( AddresslLocation [�(zl �1e4T U��=`��r�( l��(�`� Name DiS'T{�-tic�" � Pl.ftr�'Nta Cc�U�VGL I Address h S�i NO CTF-i J�At-� S'�p4" City SA��7t'QR�W St.VV�F�Zip rn°�S Daytime phone�`�`�`� I PROPERTY Zoning File TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made fior an appeai to the: � i Board of Zoning Appeals '�City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph �" of the Zoning Code, to appeal a dec+sion made by the 6T QA�1l- Pc,�1N��Jp' LG��+/��SS��w on �-�z6 , 19,�f�` . Fife number: ag �� (date of decision) GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feei there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusai made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeais or the Planning Commission. "i1�C CltS"CM(� Z Qi�1F3�NC Cov:vu� F-e.��c,'1tRt i�e {�«C'v: c�M��C,�tYJ 'UI�C(P-� t N i`�'`�j PP i. \ 5 � P/J 'TO tht,.L� lu � S "t�UGK. P+2.c��- �4 tL�� 'ro o p� A�e. a3 T' � s �GC�4+—+�v�1 �W "M2 ��,Ctu��VC— 195v !�/��. 'f'1�S �IS� t5 .`O'� iN S��SYl+�N�lfi c�,.�,p��Mi�.e- w�T`1 �%''�"eA - r�e 4r,4h�� ccw�preKe«Sw2 p�An1 ��r - Me rEpProae.fl iags �JN�vi,R,Cc'� Av�E, tA('t 4T�%f1�� 1�P�� , ViC, v+i� rOt Hkve 1�2Q�1�i'�-- �N� ct+er,y h-^0 2qf'es'iS �� N+�'lA�' C�iT RACvA f� S��`l �pU�� "'t{atA� ��r1 c�tnal'lo QW�'2F1`« � ,�`�,�, �,e 4-WUL� TD �42 fe-t ��5 �sNely�tNe�Cnh.t �t�PNSe c�F Ca �u':� �u �'N1 LQk� f�i� lM� ICT�' �L�MJtiv,��Zy kvr+�'v�� )'t'i� ��k.K cE AueS} ��rN d�V�J�.h�� -A�t�. W�� huL- J� (.lc'�qe.l' Attach additional sheet if necessary) ApplicanYs �.�u-�e o�s�ic�� p.�cn��vu�. 3 Date 3 � 1-ti City agent� 31„� APPLICATIbN FOR APPEAL �-�� Department of Plannirtg and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hal! Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, M1V 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT Name Q��r't�� 'i Qu�+a�c�VG- co�Luut� Address 6�� T�`� A�-e- `�� I City `�•Q�' St.� Zip SSio�, Daytime phone 2�c �6`6 PROPERTY Zoning File Name ��`3L3 /Gt4�pQ ��O�S��eS ��t�� LOCATION Address/Locaiion i061 �'��r� ��ti��y��f A�^h`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals �� City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph � of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision made by the �+• P��' P��`+'b' «�'""µ��'^" a� z��Lb , 19�. File number: G g'�z (dafe of decision) GRQUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explain why you feef there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusai made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appea(s or fhe Planning Commission. �Cc?NZ' d� `�0 t�,�D�I�R� 4tt`e.e�Zi ft.n�9 v�v,;o �ex��l� A�'a.`�;qa], wr��cw s5 .p `�+w- � "T+�� r�t�cPA�i2d ��w �'c. Pn,CW tt �r�f.Se. t`�t,�d.cwi�A�.. c�t'i'eY.��s fS v��`ihL�- M�� VL�.I C�k�,E .Pvb(�eJi� dI}MAtre (pNQl'O fCti9-'S'{v(4J��f-�1ycs,� 1n AceA ►ta��. �" �e ccr,n�r d� oFE�c +b� sa�rgar+�e. fl t��y �rtyc.nr2pNU(us� wn�c� H�s �-�- �c+��.o�e.v.! ,—sr�c^�'-i ��- �s� ct�e Shte�( Prar,�e� {cv�,s e�.Y�s .{ �n��.A�^e+N A� QXta� 1N`nti J,v�v�i�`( �c�rf . Ts+�e. n+e.�%o s� QAt� s+.t�� o�o�tA�v�c,t �vNU�t �.e.rvC xdut��S c�F �� M,.D /�Dvu"5 OrL�.� ,�� 4?v��er,��:u.c � Nqtw�D h�� 'MiS u�iN_• M ;Ke 5�^NuvD` O Q,,e �p��f� �`'� . 3 �, �� AE MAr*r�.o ky "r`+.s !►�;�o /�'�1�K.�Y`� vSQ. Ay 4► µ�u�SM �w�- Tnp (b�euzd C-vr � p�esmn a�,�ao� �c,e Gk, �r �S �'�o �� i�e u�ys �r�at� a�o �ws.p Attach additional sheet if necess�tyj n� Q�W �PTZ`1�5 S�`e- H.ts BePtiU flzS�Er�iD� ApplicanYs signature ��'-� ��`v� Date Zi �< <`4 City agent �f"' �`"e o�srn� � p'.n M�cHn�{ 5a+�vusun► u L� � 9q-yy3 � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-15 date February 26, 1999 WHEREAS, CAPP INDUSTRIES LIMITED, File # 98-323, has applied for a Special Condition Use Permit under the provisions of Section 60.544(2) of the Saint Paui Legislative Code, to allo�v Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on property located at 1061 IJNIVERSITY AVENtJE �xIEST, legally described as Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Pazk, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WIIER�AS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission on Januar�� 14 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its ZoninQ � Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, o�vns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposin= to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corQorately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. R. huiidin� on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to tlle north. The existing pavement will be co�ered with a new 2 inch . bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in severai locations i: proposed for the total site. moved by Field seconded by in favor 9 against 5(Geisser, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin, Shakir) , Zoning File �98-323 . . - Page Two of Resolution ' � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Omum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbaily to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, ail subject to the following: a. Tl:e lot or area sltal! be provided rvith a permane�zf, durable and dustless snrface, and s/:a!! be graded an�f drained as to dispose oJall surface water accumulated witltin the area. La r� This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. Vekicu[ar access to t/re outdoor sales area skrrfl be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) sfreets. This condition is met. The two intersections on University Ave. closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Pazkway to the west, aze both over 115 feet from the closest property line. No repair or refinnrslting s1:a11 be done on tlte lot un[ess conducted witltin a cornpletely enclosed building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. d T/:e nrininrrrnz lot are�r s/rall be frfteen tltorrsand (IS, 000) sqrrrrre feet. A sile pia�r shall be submitted s/�owing fhe layout of t/re vekicles for sale or rent, emplayee parking, a�:d custonier parkireg. This condition is met. The Iot area is 36,970 sq. ft_, �vell in eacess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan sho��rs 43 pazking spaces. Of these, I S aze required for employee and customer parkin�. leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Pianning Commission ma}• grant approvat of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find tl�ai: � � 9q-y�3 Zoning File #98-323 , � Page Three of Resolution a. Tl:e extent, location and intensity of fhe use wi[l be in substantial compliance tivitl: tl:e Saint Pau! Comprelrensive Plan and any app[icable subarea plans w/eich were approved by the city counciL This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the Comprehensive P1an (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attractinb new businesses to add to the tax and empioyment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Councii, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the Ulocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). b. Tlte use rvil( provide adequate ifrgress and egress to mininrize �raffic congestio�: ir: t1:e public streets. � This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on Uni�'ersity Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use rvi!! not be rletrin:eratal to the existing c/:aracter of tlie development in ike ir»f�iediate �ieigli6orleood or eradanger tlee public /tealtli, safety und general welfare. " This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on tl�e rear property line that abuts residential uses across the ailey. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidentiat uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No aliey access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires thnt all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glaze and arranged to reflect light awa�• from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan reeiew for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter � that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran Zoning File #98-323 Page Four of Resolution into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were hanardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. �l T/:e rue wil! not impede the uormat and order[y development and improvement of the surroundin; property for uses permitted in the district This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. of paving for parking facilifies. The site pIan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 azeas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip beriveen the sidewalk and the parking area. Tlus equals approsimately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. fr. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the S ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan revie�v. � e. The :�se s/:a[I, in af! ot/Ter respects, conform to t/te applicable regulations of tlte district in w{tich it is located � The use is capable of ineetin� all other requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's LegisIative Code, the appIicafion for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to opetate a corporately-owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiies at 1061 University Avenue West is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, witli plantings as approved during site plan ret�iew. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shal! have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off f:xtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of tlie property. 6. The west driveway shall be chained off to prevent access �vhen the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on sitz. � y9-yy3 Zoning File #98-323 Page Five of Resolution . � 8. Ryder will regulariy distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to retum a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on adjacent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � � 0 � � 99 -yy 3 Saint Paul Planning Commission City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 26, �999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Mmes. Donnefly-Cohen, Duarte, Faricy, Geisser, McCall, Morton, and Messrs. Corbey Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin and Shakir. Mmes. *Engh and *23ordin and Messrs.'�Kong, *Mardetl and'VSargulies *Excused Also Present: Ken Ford, Planning Administrator; Jean Birkholz, Virginia Burke, Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Nancy Homans, Allen Lovejoy, and Larry Soderholm, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff; Fred O��usu, City Clerk; and Lorrie Louder, Saint Paul Port Authority. I. Swearing-in of New Planning Commissioner - Fred Owusu, City Cterk Mr. Harold R. Fotsch �vas sworn in as a Saint Paul Planning Commission member by Mr. Fred Owusu, City Clerk. • Commissioner Fotsch stated that he is from the Merriam Park neighborhood and has lived there over 34 years. He and his wife have raised ten children. He has been involved in the Merriam Park Community Council and Community Park Community Services, which runs the Merriam Park Community Center, and also the CapitofRiver Council (District 17) for the last eighteen years. He noted that he is a strong supporter of the inner city and believes that the inner city is where people should live. II. Approval of Minutes of February 12,1999 MOTION: Conrmissiater Fie1d n:oveJ npprova! aJtlee n:inutes ojFebrunry I2, 1999; Commissioner Kraruer seconded !ke'nrotion wleicl� carried unar:in:ously on a voice vn1e. III. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that at its earlier meeting, tl�e Steering Committee set the date for the anmial retreat for April 30, ] 999. More information n�ill follow. Commissioner Johnson is co- chair alona with Nancy Frick and Martha Paust. Sug�estions are welcome. Steering Committee also discussed tlie quadrant liaison position. No definite decisions liave been made. Mr. Ford �aill be working on the issue. � 'yY /},i t (. '✓ �;. ""_ 3) To make ihe moratorium extension fully legitimate, the City Council also introduced an ordinance, not just a resolution. • -� -- 4) In addition, Councilmember Bostrom has introduced a substantive ordinance that says � what the Planning Commission recommended, which may be adjusted. The public hearing on the substantive ordinance will be next Wednesday, March 3, at 530 p.m. Chair Morton announced that the Phalen Corridor Preferred Altemative, recommendezl by the Planning Commission, has atso been accepted by the City Council. Mr. Ford asked members to return their copies of the Phalen Corridor DraR EIS; they witl be useful to staff. V. Zoning Committee #98-323 Cano Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles at 1061 Unive:sity Avenue (beriveen Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Field stated that Zoning Committee approved this case on a vote of 5-2. MOTION Commissiaier Field n:oved approva[ of the requuted special condition use pern:it with conditions to a!!ow Ryder Trs, Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rer:t trucks, ntotor homes and automnbiles nt 1061 University Avenrre. There was a letter from the District 7 P(annin� Co�ncii at each member's place regardin� Yheir position on tlie conditions. Commissioner Geisser stated that she woufd like to hear from those who voted in opposition at � Zoning Committee. Her concern is that aitiiough this area is zoned properly for this use, this is not the best use of that land for future development considering the long range plan for University Avenue. In this letter from District 7, they also mention safety issues regarding prosimity to schools. Commissioner Shakir stated that he, too, is a little disturbed about this use because University United and many community people are in tl�e process of plannin� a strategy for University Avenue. He would like to hear more from University United and the Mid�vay Chamber of Commerce before this is approved. He feels diat Ryder Trucks is not the t}�pe of business thaY they want at that location. Comm issioner Kramer stated that he is one of the two members of the Zoning Committee who did not voTe in favor of this permit. Mr. Samuelson, Executive Director at District 7, spoke and presented information at the public hearing. Commissioner Kramer has rivo major concerns: 1) The ].and Use Plan recommends that this site be considered for nei�hborhood commercial and pedestrian uses; o6viously, this is not that type of use; and 2) this site has only one �vay to get into it; you need to be westbound on the ttorth side of University Avenue. Legally, you can't use Lexington Plrkway and you can't cross from eastbound because of the median. Because tliis business wi(I be drawing from adjoining communities, people will not be familiar wiih tiow to enter and this will force tra�c into the neighboring streets. This has caused difficu[ty previously; we received letters fi'om neighbors about broken windo�vs because of the large trucks ntmbling down the streets. Canmissioner Kramer will not support the motion to approve. He � � � doesn't think it meets conditio�s a, b, or c under #3, and he doabts that it meets d. surrounding deveVopment wi11 be adversely affected. �q- yS/3 He thinks the `;' - ,` z Commissioner Gordon at Zoning Committee voted to approve the application. The site is , properly zoned for this use. It may not be the best use for this location, but the Commission has never insisted that zoning aQQlications be judged on whether the application puts the property at issue to the "best" use. if iYs a permitted use, that's ali that's required. The applicant did work at length with the neighborhood to resolve a number of issues, reflected in the conditions. The applicant agreed to provide written instructions as to how to access the property without having to use neighborhood streets. This wi(1 not involve heavy, extensive tntck traffic. He thinks the application ought to be granted. Commissioner No�vlin believes that Commissioner Gordon is correct in sayina that traffic is not a legitimate issue here. He feels that this use is clearly inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan when judged from a lono term perspective. He thin4:s Yhat it is consistent from a shoR-term perspective; iYs consistent with zoning; and it's consistent with maintaining some use on ttiat property. Iie feels that this is a perfect opportunity to put in a five-year limit condition. They have a five year lease. The ptan for that area is calling for change and we would like to encourage the landowner io become par[ of that change, not to oppose it. Commissioner Field voted to suppoR this application at Zonin� Committee; he wili support it today, as wetl. He stated that at the public hearing, Michael Samuelson responded that the Midway Chamber of Commerce hadn't taken officia( action, but that Director Ellen Watters indicated their position was not for or against the proposal. They wouid like to point out that the facility runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Plan for the area. ln the testimony given by the applicant, that property has been vacant for a period of about five years. They have tried to rent it to a hiaher intensity use, but have been imsuccessful. Commissioner Corbey asked if the problem witl� drainage on the rear of that property has been taken care of. Commissioner Gordon noted that tl�ere is a condition that requires that any water from washing of vehicles be drained ativay from the atley. Ms. Drummond informed the Commission that the issue of drainage had been discussed. Apparently, there is a problem �vith water draining from the back half of the site into the alley creating icy and muddy conditions in the alley. Staff S�as also discovered that there is no storm sewer in Universi�;' Avenue, so the whole issue of drainage on the site is best left for site plan review. One of the conditions for the special condition use Qermit is that this use meet all of the requirements of site plan review. Mr Beach is well aware that this is an issue on this property. The n:otion on iheJloor to approve t/te reqrrested specia! con�lition use pern:it with cor:ditions fo allow Ryder Trs, Inc. to nperate a corparately ownecl store to lense or rer:t trucks, nmtor /eomes and automobi[es at IOGI University Avenrre carrierl on a roft cafi voie of 9-5 (Geisser, Johnsat, Kramer, Nowlin, SJ:akir). #99-016 Dr Irvinu Hermnn Trust - Nonconfonniug use permit to allow indoor car sales and car detaiting at 233G Territorial Ro�d, between Carteton and Raymond (hancy Homans, 266- G557). MOTION: Conamissiorrer Pield n:oved rrpprovrr! of tLe requested no�:conjornriria use permit ivirf: conditio�ts to affow iru[oor cc�r s�des rtud car delaitiug a12336 Territoria! Road beAveen � 99-yy3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, January 14, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. r� � � City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 95 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Faricy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, Vaught and Wencl Gordon Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP fNDUSTRiES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - Special Condition Use permit to allow Ryder Trucks under a lease from Capp Industries to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Donna Drummond requested a layover for February 4, 1999 because the site plan required with the application was not submitted in time. Donna Drummond showed slides of the property and area. Barb Bolar testified that the area would rather have more shops because they are trying to make the area more attractive, and peopie friendly. She has fears that Ryder Trucks would not be a very attractive business, and there is vacant property across the street and she fears nobody would want to open the business with this unattractive business. Barb Bolar was told if she wished to come back when there was a full staff report, she woufd be welcome to come back. Bar6 Bolar stated she would fike her comments to go down in the record, as she may not have a chance to return. Gladys Morton motioned that the pubiic hearing will be continued when all the reports are in. Adopted Yeas - 7 Qrafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: S��`,i[l-6* �C,UI /lr,/.� nAt,C-> U °",.��, `�n�^'"^'-� � Carol Martineau Donna Drummond Recording Secretary Zoning Section Approved by: Litton Field Chair • � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hali and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Now(in Carol MarFineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderholm of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. q9-yy3 � CAPP iNDUSTRIES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford and Lexington) Donna Drummond read the staff report and showed slides. Commissioner Faricy asked when the hours of operation for the Ryder Truck facility will be determined, and did the District 7 Planning Council receive a copy of the staff recommendation? Donna Drummond stated there is no requirement in the zoning code regarding hours of operation. That is a condition the committee could add if they chose. The District 7 Planning Council did see a copy of the staff recommendation, aithough their letter was drafted before they received it. Commissioner Engh inquired as to how long ihe property has been vacant, what Public Works had said regarding drainage, and how this schematic is different from when Midway Rental was there and trucks were going through the neighborhood. Donna Drummond replied that the property has been vacant at least 5 years, and the a!!�y in back is not improved. It is muddy when it gets wet, and that is part of the pro6lem, She didn't know if draining the water to University would create an icy condition. She assumes there are storm sewers there that wouid drain the water away before it could freeze and create a problem. The east entrance would be directiy south from the building and the other exit couid also be used as an entrance. This site plan would be a reduction from four curb cuts to two. Commissioner Field asked to have clarification on the wording "more intense developmenY' in the staff report. Donna Drummond responded by saying the development proposed for this site is a very small building of 1500 square feet. In a more intense development there would be more bricks and mortar on the site as opposed to a smali building such as this. Commissioner Mo�ton asked how many years ago Ryder was there. Joe Van Ornum, owner of Capp Industries, stated that Midway Rental was a past tenant of Capp Industries until five years ago. Midway Rental had a multifaceted and somewhat messy rental business that rented some Ryder trucks. Ryder Trucks is a corporation that has rules ar.d regu(ations that they run themselves by as opposed to a smaller operation. Ryder runs a cte�n operation and their intent is to have a clean property. Commissioner Gordon asked if there were any other plans to develop this in the five year span afiter Midway Rental left. Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1999 98-323 Page 2 Joe Van Ornum stated Capp Industries tore the building down that was there, because itv✓as an eyesore. They have had the property for sale or lease for the past five years, and have taiked to many people with different ideas. Some of the uses the distriet wouid like to see ate notfinancially feasibie._ They have looked into a number of opfions and are p(eased to have a ctean, tow traffic development and believe this a good business for the site. Commissioner Faircy asked if Capp industries had a meeting with the District 7 councii. Joe Van Ornum stated he met with District 7 and two neighbors that showed up at a meeting orie week ago. Several issues were discussed, sucfi as the (andscape issue (Joe Van Omum passed out a plan of landscaping along University Avenue that was redone by their architects), and stated they are more Yhan willing to talk to Disfrict 7 to work out the different issues. Commissioner Engh stated the site plan notes talk about the drainage, and it states there are no curbs on the alley or street side of the properfy to preserve fhe existing drainage patfern. ts this a problem? � Joe Van Ornum stated that doing the front curbing with the landscaping, the water will be directed from the site to drive areas, as opposed to over the sidewalk. The alley in back needs repair and he suggested the neighbors discuss this with the City or amongst themsefves, if this is not a City-owned alley. � David Liset, Secretary of the District 7 Community Councit, read a Ietter from the District Councii. Commissioner Engh asked iftfierewere any offier organizations with a position on this application? David Liset responded by saying the other organizations didn't have a chance to review this. Michaet Samuelson, employed by the District 7 Planning Council, asked that if this conditional use is granted, District 7 would like to see some additional conditions that would heip mitigate the concerns fhey have. Specificai(y, tfiey oppose the chain tink fence, as it takes away fhe character of the avenue. The fence should be a wrought iron design. Along the alley, a screening fence should be a minimum of 8 feet. They would like to see specific language in regards to landscaping. that it not be crushed rock but green space. The noise level is a big concern. They wouid like to see the rental lot closed at a decent hour. They would like to see the placement of the building up on the avenue; that would orient the business to the street. The other concern is the issue of the truck access and they would like to see Traffic Engineering directed to see whether or not a curb cut in the median couid be made. The safety issue with schoois nearby and trucks tuming cn Oxford with no stop signs could be a safety hazard, Commissioner Kramer asked whaf fhe Midway Chamber had to say. Michae! Samuelson responded that they haven't taken any official acfion. The Director Eilen Watters indicated th2t their position was not for or against the proposal, but they would like to point out that this facili:y runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Pian for the area. Commissioner Faricy inquired whether Mr. Samue(son and Capp Industries couldn't get together. � Michael Samuelson replied that they have not had an opportunity to get together, but wouid likP to get together to work out their disagreements. 9 q=Y�13 Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1989 98-323 � Page 3 - Commissioner Gervais asked about the east bound traffic on University, and whether east bound traffic could go north on Lexington, take the ailey, and enterthe property from the back on tHe ailey. Michaei Samueison replied they haven't because City Code does not allow alley access for commerciai uses next to residential uses. Comm;ssionerFieidaskedaboutfhehours. WhatwouidDisfrict7liketoseeforhoursofioperation be approved. Michael Samuelson said he would like to speak to Ryder before commenting, but specifically 6:00 a.m. unii19:00 p.m. wouid be appropriaie and not atiow trucks to be dropped off after hours. Joe Van Ornum replied that they could take the fence out and eliminate it with the exception of the alley fences. Theis posiiion is to be a good neighbor. Commissioner Kramer asked if Ryder wouid be leasing from Capp industries, and what the length of time is on the Iease. Joe VanOrnum replied that Capp is the Iandlord and Ryder is the tenant. There is a five year lease with an option to extend after the five years. Commissioner Field asked if the vehicles that Ryder would be renting would be new. Joe Van Ornum answered yes but he's not the expert. � Commissioner Field stated that he was asking because of ihe concerns the neighborhood has � about washing of the vehicies on site, and the potentiai effluent generated as a result of this and aiso the potentiai for repairs and changing oil on the site. Joe Van Ornum stated thatthe committee should ciarify the language in regards to using the word repair. Commission Field also stated that anoiher condition shouid be no return of trucks after business hours. Randy Ahern, representative of Ryder, repiied when you have drop off sites for people across the nation, who are not familiar �vith the {ocation, it is hard to put those restrictions on a consumer rtot to drop them off after hours Commissioner Kramer stated that it wouid be in Ryders interest to sit down with District 7 and address some of the problems. Randy Ahern and District 7 agreed to meet within two weeks and the case wouid be laid over until February 18, 1999. Commissioner Engh asked about more information on the drainage and trafhc in the neighborhood. Commissioner Kramer moved to lay the case over until February 18, 1999. The pubiic hearing was ciosed. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: � � �' v Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: Aooroved bv: ��.`�',�,� Donna qrummond Zoning Section 9 q- yN.3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 18,1999 - 3:30 p.m. • City Council Chambers, 3 Floor Ctty Hail and Court House 15 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: � �J Field, Engh, Faircy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Nowlin Peter Warner, City Attorney; Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP INDUSTRIES LTD - Zoning fiie 98-323 - Speciat Condition Use Permit to aliow Ryder Trs. Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Ms. Drummond presented the staff report and stated the concerns of District 7. Commissioner Field asked Ms. Drummond to give a report concerning the material Ms. Drummond sent out to the Commissioners. Ms. Drummond stated that there was a meeting held Tuesday February 16, between representatives of Ryder, Capp industries, and District 7 P{anning Councit. The issues discussed at that meeting were: Fencing, landscaping, adding a left turn lane in the center medium, washing and repairingtrucks on site, building orientation, prohibiting after business hour truck drop offs, and drainage. There appeared to be an agreement on ail of these issues which were surrtimasized in the memo Ms. Drummond handed out. Based on this meeting, Ms. Drummond recommended nine conditions for the Special Condition Use Permit which are stated in the staff report. After the meeting, additional discussions took place among the District 7 Planning Councii representatives, and they distributed a letter stating their continued opposition to the Special Condition Use Permit. One of District 7's concern is there is no left turn lane in the medium at University Avenue. The'fraffic Division staff in Pubiic Works stated to Ms. Drummond that University Avenue is a County Road so the County would have to make any decisions concerning University Avenue but would ask Public Works staff for their recommendation. Pubiic Works staff stated they would recommend against adding a left turn lane that cuts into the medium at that location because Lexington and University is an air quatity intersection and adding an additionai turn lane with cars idiing would add to the problem of air pollution. Public Works staff also said they would have safety concerns about adding a turn lane there. Commissioner Gordon asked what happened between February 16 and February 18. Ms. Drummond stated the Executive Director of District7 had discussions with additional members of the community council and the neighbors of the proposed site, and they expressed their continued opposition to this perm+t. Commissioner Gordon asked if any of the concerns raised in the �ebruary 18 letter affect the Zoning Staff's recommendation with respect to this application. Ms. Drummond stated that the Zoning Staff's recommendation would remain the same because the District 7 concerns are basad on that particular use being piaced on that property, and in the Zoning staffs opinion the property meets the conditions that are in the Zoning Code, and there is nobasisfordeniai. CommissionerGordonaskedwhatwasthereasonfornothavingafenceatong the University edge. Ms. Drummond stated because of objections by District 7, Ryder Industries said they would not put up a fence on University and the west edge. Commissioner Gordon asiced if District 7 was more specific in their letter, on how the development is inconsistenf Zoning Committee Minutes February 18, 1999 Fite No. 98-323 Page 2 with the University Corridor Plan, or why the screening is inadequate. Ms. Drummond_stated Disfrict 7 befieves this development is not the type of intensity that is recommendefi the University Corridor Plan in terms of square footage and use. Commissioner Engh asked if the Zoning Staff had another idea about the University intersection. Ms. Drummond rep�ied in some of the discussions at the Tuesday meefing Ryder offered to have District 7 put together a hand-out to give to its customers with a recommended route to return trucks to the site usirtg the Date Street exit off of 94 heading west on University wfiich would eliminate the need to make a!eft turn into the site. Ryder wouid aiso inciude this information on their 800 number when people cal! for information on how to get to the site.' Commissioner Engh asked if there was any discussion on signage to prohibit trucks from driving on the residential streets. Ms. Drummond stated there are certain roads designated for truck routes in the city but also that trucks have a righf to drive on any street that is the closest to get to their destination once ihey are off the truck route. Ms. Drummond believed Pubiic Works would be opposed to putting up signage that said trucks are prohibited on these residential streets because they are not prohibited. Commissioner Kramer asked if trucks were prohibited on Lexington Parkway and if the only legal way a truck could enter without a left turn lane is if they are approaching from the east and are west boundonUniversity. Ms.DrummondrepiiedthatCommissionerKramerwascorrect. Whentrucks come down University heading east they would discover tfiat they couidn't turn feR fhere and they would have to continue down to Oxford and go around the biock. Commissioner Kramer was concerned that a situation would be set up to encourage tF�at. Commissioner Gordon asked how many trucks woufd be rented at this site in an average day. Ms. Drummond stated an average of five or six trucks per day at this location. Commissioner Faircy moved to approve the staff's recommendation. Commissioner Gordon seconded if. Commissioner Engh and Commissioner Kramer voted agairtst the motion. Commissioner Fietd stated the motion carried and would be forwarded on to the Planning Commission for their consideration on February 26, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. Commissioner Gordon moved that the Zoning StafF look further into the possibility of a left turn tane off of University Avenue. Commissioner Kramer seconded it. The motion was passed unanimously. Adopted Yeas - 5 Drafted by: �� Carol Martineau Recording Secretary Nays - 2 Submitted by: �� Donna Drummond Zoning Section Approved Chair n U \J i 99-�f�f3 � 1. " 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ZONING COMMITTEE STAFP REPORT ______�______________________ FILS # 96-323 APPI,ZCANT: CAPP INDUS`PRIES LIM2TED DATfi OF FiEARING: O1f14/99 & 02/04/99 CLASSIFICATION: Special Condition Use LOCATION: 1061 UNIVERSITY AVE. W. PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PRESENT ZONING: B-3 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §60.544 (2) STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: O1/28j99 BY: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: O1/22/99 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 03/23/99 A � B C D PUE2POSE: Special condition use permit to allow outdoor leasing of automobiles, trucks, and motor homes. PARCEL SIZE: 36,970 sq. ft.(a total of five parcels with 312 feet of frontage on University Ave. and a depth of approximately 119 ft.). EXISTING LAND IISE: Vacant. SIIRROUNDING LAND VSE: North: East: South: West: Single-family residential in a RT-1 zone. A used car lot and other commercial uses beyond in a B-3 zone. The Lexington Branch Library and commercial uses in a B-3 zone. A fast food restaurant and other commercial beyond in a E-3 zone. E. ZONZNG CODE CITATION: Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pa•+med automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to conditions detailed in finding 2 of this staff report. F. AISTORYfD2SCIISSION_ Permits were approved in 1940 for a root beer stand and in 1958 for a drive-in restaurant at this site. A site plar was approved in 1981 for an addition to an existing building (Jartran Leasing Garage) which is now gone. The property most recently was us_d as a rental business. �� , Zoning File #98-323 � JanuaYy 28, 1999 _ Page Two G. DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOL•Il�SE�NDATION: The Thomas Dale/District 7 Planning Council is meeting Thursday, January 28th regarding this application. It's Physical Planning Committee has recommended denial. Two letters have been received from neighborhood residents in opposition (attached). H. FINDINGSe 1. Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucksj, which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. Thirty-five of the 43 spaces will be enclosed by a 6 ft. fence, which will be chain link along University Ave. and decorative wood along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in several locations is proposed for the total site. � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the e�cpected hours of operation will be 6� or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(21 of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to the following: a. The lot or area shall be provided with a pezmanent, durabSe and dustless suzface, and sha12 be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface mater accvmulated within the area. This condition wi11 be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, aceording to the submitted site plan_ b. Vehicular access to the outdoor sales area shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the iatersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersections on Uaiversity Ave- closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet fron the closest property line. c. No repair or refinishing shall be done on fke Iot unless conducted within a complete2y eaclosed Building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no � repair or zefiaishing will be conducted on the site. 9q-yy 3 2oning File #98-323 � Januazy 28, 1999 Page Three d. The miatmvm lot�area shalZ be fifteen thousaad (25,0001 squsre feet. A site plan shaZl be submitted skowing the Zayout of the veh3cles for sa2e or rent, employee parkiag, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer parking, leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. " 3. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, IocaEion and intensity of the use will be i.n substantial compliance with the Saint Pau2 Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea pZans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the � Comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). IIOwever, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plaa, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east o£ Lexington (p. 56). b. The vse wil2 provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use wi12 not be detrimental to the existing character of the deve2opment in the ia+mediate neighborhood or endanger the pub2ic health, safety and general welfare. � This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitiaate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104{12), Zoning File #98-323 January 28, 1999 Page Four a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on the rear property 2ine that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all ontdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter (attached) that the previous renta2 business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were harzardous for vehicles. If Ryder washes vehicles on-site, provision should be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. instead. d. The use wi2l not impede the aormal aad orderZy deve2opmeat and improvement of the surrouadiag property for uses pezmitted in the district. � This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13} requires a minimum � of one square ft, of landscaping for every IO sq. ft. of paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. o£ green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sg. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. Sn addition, the 6 ft. high chain link fence proposed alo�g the south (University Ave.) and west sides of the property should be black vinyl-clad, to icc�prove its aesthetic appearance. This, coupled with the required landscaping, will improve the aopearance of the property and encourage investment in and improvemeat of adjacent commercial properties. e. The use shaZZ, in a11 otker respects, confozm to the appZicab2e regulatioas of the district in whieh it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirem=_nts. � qq-4Y3 Zoning File #98-323 • January 28, 1999 Page Five I. 52aFF RECO�NDATION: Staff recommends approval of the special _ condition use permit to allow outdoor rental of trucks, automobiles, and motor homes based on findings 1 through 3, with the €ollowing conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft, of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other rewirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. A chain link fence, if errected on the west, south, or east sides of the property, shall be black vinyl-clad and no higher than six (6) feet. The fence should be placed next to the parking area pavement, inside of the 8 ft. landscaping strip. 6. If vehicles are washed on-site, provision shall be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. � 7. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � �3 � SPECIAL CONDlTION USE PERMIT APPLICATION Saint Pau! Zoning OJf ce II00 Ciry Hall AnnPx 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN55102 266-6589 APPLICANT Name Capp Industries Limited Part�ners�ip/Ryder TlZS, Inc Address 7951 — 12t�z Ave. S. City Bloomi�19'ton gt, NAi Z�p 55425 Daytime phone 612-854-6608 ext. 14 owner PROPERTY LOCATION Fiydc AddresslLocation1061 University Ave. St. Paul Legal description: T�ots 20-27 B1k 2 Sim�nitsch Sub. of Blks 11-14 Current Zoning �3 � TYPE OF PERMIT: Application is hereby made under the provisions of Chapter Section , Paragraph of the Zoning Code tor a: �Special Condition Use Permit � Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor C onditional Use S SUPPORTING INFORMATION: supply the information that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary) • SPECIAL CONDITION USE: Explain how the use will meet ea • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDfTIONAL USE: Describe how the use • MODIFICATION OF RIVER CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Explain Applicant's s is ch of the speciai conditions. will meet the applicable conditions. why modifications are needed. Date U City agent__(�?� C `2. 99-4y Capp Industries, Incorporated (612)854-6608 December 14,1998 Paul Dubruiel Saint Paul Zoning Office 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE: 5CUP - 1061 University Ave., Saint Paui, MN Dear Mr. Dubruiel: Enclosed is a Special Conditional Use Appiication for fhe above referenced address. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. It w�ill be a corporately owned store. They plan to lease or rent tnzcks, motor homes and automobiles. Under Article 64.300(c} #2, certain things aze required for the conditional use to be approved. The site and the proposed tenant both meet these requirements as follows: l. The lot will be provided w�ith a permanent, durable and dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water within the area. 2. Vehiculaz access to the site shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) streets. 3. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless within an enclosed building. 4. The lot azea is approximately 36,800 square feet. This meets the minimum size of 15,000 squaze feet. Capp Industries is finishing up the proposed site plan and wiil provide you with a copy as soon as it is done. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. 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Gl•�u:,r_ _ _e-r�'."_ u�,_�Gu-�-..u�..-�. ---__ ---------------------_-------- ----- -- ------------- ---'.��..�'� ��",-------- �7��=�-__�-�� - � -- � ---------- --------- -- -- ---------- -- --- ----l-o so_�a'��-- �- --- ---- --- ---------- - --- --- -.�'t�'� 7��-. �s�� y ----- -- y — -- --�-5�"-�yy=-73%1---�-t--�`s�"-7�.9= ��/7. ---- � ------�-��.��-u;�_.�: _ �� : �9-�y3 � 1/11/99 To: Zoning Committee From: J.E. Briley 1053 Sherbume ave St Paul Mn 55104 Re: Capp Industries Limited Zoning File #98-323 I wish to state my emphatic "NO" to the application of Capp to acquire the,properry at 1061 University Ave for the use of Ryder Trucks . Ryder was once our "neighbor" for many years with dissatrous results. First, they drove their trucks down Sherbume Ave like maniacs while children piayed in front of their homes and occasionally lost a ball or two in the street and ran to retrieve it. Fortunately, no truck happened by at these times but if one had, the child would have ultimately been hit . Secondiy, these trucks are quite heavy and with excessive speed become quite emballanced. I witnessed two of them aimost tip over while trying to make a tum off of Sherburne & Oxford to retum to their home base at 1061 University Ave. Third, these trucks have loosened my porch windows and broken several of my neighbors windows. � I believe these attrocities are enough to rebuke even the idea for a Ryder Franchise at this location. I realize that something is needed in that azea for a tas base but please not Rvder. Another thing that comes to mind as I write this request is that trucks aze forbidden on residential streets except to make deliveries and absolutly none on Lexington Pazkway yet these trucks were allowed to continually use both streets as a thoroughfaze to turn azound instead of tuming around on University as they should have. Furthermore, when the owner was approached he was totally unresponsive to compliance. In closing I can't possibly conceive of the idea that your office would grant anyone this inesponsible (he kept the piace filthy with trash out back and a dog that bazked insessantly ail night ) and lacking in good business & neighborliness ethics the right to return to the scene of the crime and reimpose these attrocities on us. Consequently, we aze all opposed to this request. Respectfuliy, y � . 1/ �� J.E. Briley � q�-yN3 s��ii��e _. . _ . �� 14 � 3 �i �ry.. ._< CTTIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAIvTIING DISTRICTS 2 1. SiJNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGFiWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN-PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAYfON'S BLLTFF 5. PAYNE-PHALEN '� NORTH END 7 THOMAS-DALE _ 8. SUMMIT-UI3IVERSTTY 9. WEST SEVENTH 10. COMO 11. HAMLINE-MlDWAY 12. ST. ANTHONY PARK 13. MERRIAM PARK-LEXTNGTON HAMLII�'E-SNELLIit'G HAMLI'�'E 14. MACALESTER GROVELAND 15. HIGFiIAND 16. SUMMIT HTiZ � 17. 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D;S7.�� t.1A° r o one Izmily •.^ eomme: s•e' � 9� � o � �j t�.�:o (amity ♦.m � i��ostcl_ , ' �'?S j�-� Q nu'.;i?le iz,.,:: f V vz=a�: ; _ "" ' _ .. ,�". 1 �,,,;.;" ��II,.'• :'�-� I I'I I`r' �-' DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director CITY OF SAIN'T PAUL Norm Calemax, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROb1: RE: February 16, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Donna Drummond, Planning Staff �ow+��, dn�w� 99-yy3 Telephone: 651-266-6655 Facsimile: 651-228-3261 #98-323: Capp Industries SCUP Application for 1061 University Ave. W. This is an application for a special condition use pernut to operate a Ryder truck rental facility at 1061 University Ave. W. The public heazing was held on February 4th, the heating closed, and the case laid over untii the February 18th Zoning Committee meeting. This was to allow time for � representatives from Ryder and Capp Industries to meet with District 7 Planning Council representatives to discuss appropriate conditions far the SCUP. The meeting was held on February 16th, and agreement was reached on all outstanding issues. Listed below are the issues that were discussed, and the consensus achieved for each: � 1. Fence along University Ave. and the west side of the property. There will be no fence errected along these edges. 2. Fence along alley adjaeent to residential uses on Sherburne. A 6 ft. decorative wood obscuring fence will be errected. 3. Landscaping. There will be a minimum 8 ft. strip of landscaping instailed along the University Ave. edge between the sidewalk and pazking lot. District 7 prefers grass or shrubs with trees. Ryder/Capp want something that can be maintained and survive in this situation. Details of landscaping wiil be determined during site plan review. 4. Adding a left turn lane in the center median. Public Works staff indicated they would recommend against adding a lefr turn lane mid-block here because of its proximity to Lexington Ave., for pollution and safety reasons. District 7 agreed to draft an information sheet in conjunction with Ryder, that Ryder would distribute to its customers, detailing the best route to take to return trucks to the site to avoid the need to make a left turn and go azound the block through the residential neighborhood. Ryder also agreed to provide this information to its customers on its 800 tofl-free number. 5. Washing and repairing trucks on site. Ryder will not do any washing or major repair or maintenance of trucks on site. Only minor maintenance, such as replacing windshieid Zoning Committee February 16, 1999 Page Two wipers or filling washer fluid reservoirs, is anticipated. 6. Building orientaHon. The building will be placed on the reaz (northeast) corner of the lot, as originaliy proposed. Ryder felt this building placement was essential for how the site will function, and District 7 agreed tiiat tlie building at that location would serve as a sound and sight bufFer for the neighbors across the alley. 7. Prohibiting after business hours drop-off of trucks. Ryder felt it was necessary to ailow customers to be abie to drop off trucks after normal business hours, as this is an industry-wide pracrice. They agreed to chain off the west driveway after hours, and with signage, direct customers to drop offtrucks in front ofthe building. Ryder anticipates that on a Friday or Saturday night, there might be 3 or 4 trucks dropped off after hours, but during the week this would be much less. 8. Drainage. The site currently drains approximately half to the alley and half to University Ave. It was recognized that drainage to the alley creates muddy and icey conditions in the unimproved aIley, but also that there is no storm sewer in University Ave. It was agreed that the drainage issne will be reviewed during site plan review, and City staff will require Ryder to create the best drainage pattem for that site given the conditions there. � Listed below are staff-recommended conditions for the SCUP, based on the consensus reached at � the meeting: 1. A six (6) fr. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the aIley side of Yhe properiy. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the pazking azea, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of the properiy. 6. The west driveway shall be chained offto prevent access when the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on site. 8. Ryder will regulazly distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on ad}acent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. 9. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. cc: Joe Van Ornum, Capp Industries Mike Samuelson, Thomas-Dale/District 7 Planning Council � 99-�1�t3 �� District 7 �z� Planning Councid 689 North Dale Street SCeint Pa 651�98 5072 65I/298-5068 (off' ) � February 4,1999 Zoning Committee St. Paui Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paui, MN 551o2 55103-I644 (fax) Dear Zoning Committee Members: The board ot directors of the District 7 Planning Council passed the foilowing motion at its January 2s. 1g99 meeting. This position was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at both our Physicai Planning Committee meeting, held on January 11, and at a speciai biock ctub meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, heid on January 27. Itilotion: That the District 7 Planning Council oppose the proposal bei�g made by Capp Industries to Vocate a Ryder Truck Rentai facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foilowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with ihe recently adopted Univers�ty Corridor Pian; •(That) there should be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the bt is unacceptable (6 fooi. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and that we need more infortnation on landscaping plans. � We have taken this posftion because we have not been convinced by the representatives trom Capp Industries that this proposed trudc and motor home rentai business use wouid be a weicome addition to ihe biock or to the surcounding area. Whi�e it may be an allowabie use at this bcatan, we contend that it is not at ail compatibte with efther the surrounding area menwa tiv t�ies Un vers ty Avenuehat our community has set for potentiai commerciai develop Our organization has participated in the deveiopment of and have adopted the recently completed University Corridor Plan that was put together by a co��ation of communiry and business groups aiong the avenue. It is our feeling that this proposed conditional use violate most of the severai desired Vand use principals laid out in this document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense autoftruck dependent use within an area wfiere our plans call for a more pedestrian orientated business use. It wiil also bring unwanted truck traffic to both Lexingion Parkway and io Sherbume Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from Universfty Avenue. Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Safety of pedestrians is also a concem that has been vo'�ced by our residents. Located just one haif biodc io the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronatd L Hubbs L'rfebng leaming Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of studeMs to this area each day. �Ne cor�tend that the poterdial exusts by atlowing of ihis increased vehicte traffic atong t1n'�versity Avenue, lhis � business could cause heaith and safety probfems for pedestrians in this immediate area. Besides our concems over ta�d use and safety matters, there is a very important concem over other overaii aesthetic of this poterrtial lwsiness. We aiready have an existing U-Haul rental business just iwo �bcks to the east that is atready causes a visual blight within our community. The addition of this new business would add to this existing problem. Without adequate and "p�easing" screening, landscaping and fencing materials to shietd these trucks and motor homes from their commercial and residentiat neighbors. this business wili oniy add more visual blight to the avenue. We hope that you wiil see fit to both listen to our cohcems regarding this business and vote to deny it a condftionai use pertnit to open at this site. We shoutd be abie to ask for something berier and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue woutd hopefuily receive. Sincerely, ��-e.%� W� �""'/ Keith Walker, Chairperson District Seven Planning Councii cc: Councit Member Jerry Btakey Adjoining residents of ihe site Distdct Seven Planning Council Board of Directors � � ,:t.s � District 7 Planning Council 689 North Dale Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 65I1298-5068 (office) 651/298-5072 � February 18', 7999 Zoning Committee St. Paul Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 551o2 Dear Zoning Committee Members: SSI03-1644 Cf�) 99-yy3 After meeting with representatives from both Capp Industries and from the Ryder Corporation on Tuesday, February 16, the District 7 Planning Council Executive Committe@ has decided to reaffirm its opposition to the application for a conditional use permit for a trudc rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue. The originai position, taken 6y our board of directors at our January 28 meeting is as tollows: p1 to ion: That the District 7 Pianning Councii oppose the proposai being made by Capp Industries to bcate a Ryder Truck Rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foliowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with the recently adopted Universiry Corridor Pian; •(That) there sfiould be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the tot is unacceptable (6 foot. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and • that we need more information on landscaping pians. While we are appreciative of the offer by Capp industries and Ryder to remove the proposed chain link fencing irom University Avenue and to improve landscaping of the proposed truck rentai bt, we_are still unconvinced that this proposed truCk and motor home renia{ business use would be a weicome addftion to the block or to the surrounding area. Our one main concern is the lack of direct access to the site from truck traftic along University Avenue. It has been demonstrated that unwanted truck traftic wiil be required to gain access the lot trom resideniial streets and from a city parkway. Neither of these routes are aliowed to be used by truck traftic and would cause a hardship by those whoie tive adjacent to this proposed business. Salety of pedestrians is a major concem that has been voiced by our residents. Located just one haH block to 1he east is ihe new St. Paul Schoot System's Creative Arts High SChool and the Ronaid L. Hubbs � Lffelong Learning Cemer. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directiy behind this property is a famiiy day care provider with stots for over twenty chiidren. We corKend that by a44owing this increased trudc and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Sueet, Sherbume and Serving the neighborhnods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lowes Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Charies Avenue, this business will most I�Cety cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. � While this business may be an atbwable use at this bcation, we stli �ntend that it is not safe,ft is rat at ail compatble with efther ihe surrounding area nor with what is the currerd standards and plans that our comrtwnity and the city has set for poteMiat commerciai development activities aiong Universify-Avenue. 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I 1 '� � �--+ � � U F-� C� � � � � � Q � a 0 0 � a 0 V W � z w > a � h a � a � � x � � � ? � U Z ti � O CL (� x U � �] � Ga .� W w X � ��-.-� �-�'ema�""'�'a�m � .a.,� _�_._— — i . _.. ' .' - — i.. - -�..,.. . . .-, -_ ., ..e .. ., . _ . . :. . ........._ _ :.. —,.., -.— _ - , UI�'IVERSITY UN1TF..D Housing in the area was built for laborers and most is 75 to 100 years old. Much of the housing is in very poor or deteriorating condi- tion. Removal of some structures either to al- low for new in-fill housing or to create small areas or parks which are needed as open space is recommended. Creation of a park as a nei;h- borhood amenity and f or conversion of Univer- sity Avenue to a boulevard as it approaches the Capitol will increase the desirability of a new housing development adjacent to or near this open space. A critical mass of new housing is necessary, however, to provide a neiehborhood feel and create identity for the housing. A va- riety of development types will gve the new housing added appeal and also attract varied target markets. A large new housing develop- ment or in-fill housing should be desi�ed to fit in contextually with other neighborhood structures. Also, new housing values should not be significantly different from existing home values in the area. Additional study is needed to determine how housing alon� University Av- enue may be integrated with retail develop- ment at Dale and other commercial develop- ment along the avenue. Study Area 2 includes the Midway, or Snelling and University, shopping district, the focus of retail activity in the Uni<�ersity Avenue cor- ridor. This shoppin� district had the fourth largest dollar volume of retail sales among major retail centers in the Twin Cities. It has a re�onal draw and we have determined that the potential e�sts for significant additional retail development serving neighborhood resi- dents, area employees and persons from MAXE�'III.D RESEARCH GROUP UlVIVERSII'1 AVFaV'UE CORRIDOR STCJDY Page $6 beyond the unmediate azea. Retail develop- ment should be concentrated between Snelling and Le�na on Avenues so shoppers can find a large selection of stores in a relatively con- venient, compact area. Additional general mer- chandise, apparel/shoes/accessories, food, miscellaneous retaii stores and personal service firms will be successful in the Midway area. Office development should be oriented toward community business to take advantage of the shoppers visiting the area. Attorneys, insurance fizms, real estate offices and the like can play off the re�onal draw of the shopping district. Given the low vacancy rates in office buildin�s in Study Area 2, additional office development may be possible but should not be encouraged at the eapense of retail development. Housin� in adjacent neighborhoods is well- maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is unportant to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is unportant, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age. Potential for new devel- opment is limited within adjacent neighbor- hoods but would be possible on University Av- enue with hi�her density housing acting as a buffer between the intensive commercial devel- opment of the avenue and the adjacent low- density residential areas. New housing near both University and Lexington and University and Snellin� is recommended. Study Area 3 has the smallest resident base of the three study areas due to the predominant commerciai/industrial land use m the area. � �— ;.tr- � r -` " ' - - , _ ,i, _ _ _ _ _ - '" �' : _- � _ �i � - ' ' - ; Y� i _ _ - - - � - - _ " °- - �.:i" " _ _ - . . _ _ - i4-.y = _ _ - .:3.� 0. .•i...;P _ _ _ � � _ � " - � a-..�. :�i:C ��. � � _ .r..... - . 4_, ".. 'i��:..i?:::v:�i�p.r � _ - ' :l`.�...: _ � JRN-05-1999 15�23 FROM FROM ST. PHUL PED CT7Y OF SA1NT PAUL Narm Cnlemcn, Mapar TO 96410293 Di:PAli3MfM OP Pi 7NING & ECONOMIC D&VFJ.OPML•NT Pomela Whccltcl; Directar 25 WeslFounL St�ee( .SmnrPaul,:NN35/If) Deveiopment Pri�nciples for University Avenue FINAL DRAFT Jannary 4,1994 P.02 qq_yy3 Tcic7ihone: G724GGa6S5 Faulmlle: G72-22B-32G7 Mfdway Deve)oPment CoAaborative The �vtidway Development Collal�orative created ihese Devefopment PrincipJ.es for Universiiy Avenue. Crroups that paiticipated in the ItQi.dway Developmeni Collaborafi.ve included: IJniversity Uni.ted, fl�e Mid.way Chamber of Comtnerce, dxe Snelling I3amline Community Council, tl�e I.exington Hamline Community Council, t�e Merriazn Pazk ,;ommunity Coun�il, d�e 13aznline M�dway Coalition, �lie Aurora SL Anthony Community Development Corporation, District 7 Planning Covncil, the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Frogtown Action All.iance and Disirict 8 Planning Counail and tbe City of St Paul Department of Planning end Economic Development Purposes These development principles have been developed to gwde fi�ture investraent irx the University Avenue corridox. 77ie intent is for the guidelines to begin articulating a positive vision tl�at encourages puUlic and private investrnent in. U�e area. Design of development projects will T�e reviewed with re�ard to its impacts in terms of scal.e, design aesthMic £� - tors and economic impact on surrounding Uusinesses. Tl�er;.es and feazures of interest for r�ew development tiiat are importanY tn tJie business and xesidential communities are reflected in the principles oa;�r�r,� tnearx `' - 7'he principles also identify key redevelopment challenges tI�at could benefit from creative public sector i�3volvement. 77�e development principles should be used to encourage public as well. as private invesirnent. University Avenue adjoins residenVal nei�hbor.hoods for most of its ]ength. One premise of U�ese development principies is that thc future of fl�e commercial and residentiai azeas aze inferdependent. A11 of flie avenue responds tc� the chazacter of surrounding neighbochoods and ce�lain focal noinfs along tt�e avenue aze or shnuid become ceriiers for commvnity life.: Wlule these guidelines do not replace ci.ty ordinances and siandazds they do se '• to halance shori-term market tealities a��d a[ong-term vision for w[�ole urbaa commvnities. ?hese guidstines are an advisory supplemenC to city ordinances and stendards and should be rcferred to in any sit� pian revievr pracess. Develo}�ers are encauraged to utiliae these prineipies £or compxel�ensive planning for specifc site develoFnneat projects. I-iaving development principles for the avenue and its different segments will help to ensuze the z - JRN-05-1999 15�24 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED TO 96410293 P.03 �� y y 3 Developmenl Princrplerjr�r UnlversilyAvenue eacl� individual invesbnent reinforces other investments in the commercial an.d residential areas and improves the quality o£life and commerce. The Collabozative heiieves that development princi.ples wi13 serve as guideiines to promote J�ie1� qvality design. and construction. 1t is 9atended �hat tbe arraronriate eitv staff wu1 make notential develoners awaze of these �uidelines. This shared set of developm�nt principles for tbe avenue wi11 £ac�131ate a smootlter ne�ghborhood and 6us;ness �eview psocess of individuaJ projects. These guidelines do not repiace city ordinsnces and standards that apply to sI1 �. developmenf projecYs, most of whieh �enf�rced fhrongh the site plan review process. These guidelines are an advisory supplement to city ordinances and standards. Previnus Planning The Midway Planning Collaborative Uas reviewed previous plans for University Ave»ue and ncigl�horhoods atong it, inc(uding ttie foltowing: 1. Univezsity Avenae Corridor Study (1988) 2. Souttt Saint Anthouy Paztc Plan (1992) 3. Lexington-J�amline Plan {1993} 4. Thomas-Dale P{an {J 997) 5. Hamline-Mid.way District Plan (1979) 6. TJesign for Public Saf•ety {a citywide plan with special relevancy, J 993) 77re Collaborative has drawn ftom all of these plans and thanlcs ihe citizens a��d organi�ations that developed them. �i, Principles for the TAt+*s Len�t� nf the Avenue 1. Commercia] and msidential parJting nceds must be managed to avoid conflict. Sl�axed use loCS shouTd be developed where possi.ble. Parking serving the commerciat corridor must be adequacely buflered wbere it adjoins zeside�xtial propertY through landscaping, feneing, et:c. Wl�ere space for commerciaJ pazking zs noC available, residents and Uusinesses sl�ould wotk witli the City to develop m.utually bena5ciat alceznatives. 2, Alleys aze often signifcant buf�ers behueen residential a��d commercial ases aad shoold be maintained as such. Attrackive walls, fending and landscaping s1�ould help furCher defne these Uuf9''ecs. 3. Some portions of University Avenue are appropriate for l�ousing and commerciaJ/residentiaT development. Por e�nnIe I�octsing of 3ight or moderate density would be appropriaie around TJniversity and Raymond, University and Fairview, University and Dale and liniversity and Snellin�, 2 JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. PRU� PED T0� 96410293 P.04 O� y y3 � Devefnpmnn� Principles far L)nivarsiry Avemre � 3s4. Buildings shouTd be oriented to tiniversity Avenue and aligned with t6e street where cansistcmt with use, Jot size and configuzztion m support the goal of an uxban and aesd�eucally pleasing sireet scape. Buildings should be cJose to the sidewa]k where appropriate and cansistent witii surrounding developmenY. Open space wit3� abundant �zeenezy and trees belueen buiiding facades and the sidewallc aze allowed where ap� and consistenY with surroimding deve3opment. Cano_ _s and ot3�er facade akiculation can also address the goal of having an aestheticalJy pleasing su�eet scape wifl�out regviring that buildings be places at the sidewalk. Modvlation of fiuilding massin� and open spaces can create interest along tite Avenue. � 45. Transportation modes shouid he integrated and balanced. TUe tl�ree predominant modes ere cars buses. and waliting with a�� increasing presence of bildng. These uansporfazion modes should all function safely and canvenaently alon� the entire length of d�e avenue. Design of projects shoufd incorporate pedesfrian walkways, Uike access routes and bike racks in accessible, secwe and clearly idetriyfiable azeas and Chere should be ctear sfriping of wheelclvsir. access points � 66. University Avenue should continue to be a primary pub3ic transi.t corridor in the Twin Cities region. Bvs sl�eltrss and transi[ acccss points should be iniegrgced as a pari of site plen devetopment for projects and should be cleazly demarcated with appropriate signage. ; Pubiic transii service should Ue improved including, s_helters and rider aeeess poinrs. Plannin� for. development should include assessment of iransit needs, traffte volume, speed, flow and pazking requirements. ( 67. Suildings on University Avenue shouId k�ave attrecti.ve pedestrian comiec4ions to tl�e a.venue. Ofiice development and newbousing types sl3otild. be locaied along the corridor. ��8. Landscapin� in pubIic right oi'way sUouid be created and sustained along the corrzdor and shouid refleci the dif'ferent cbazact�rs of varions segments of flze avenue as welJ as e�nl�race bio-diversity. An assessment district ta support this type of landscaping and to l�andte on-going maintenance on ilxe Avenueshould be explored. ��Q. Developers are encouraged to provide more than the minimal amonnt of landscaping required by code. Green space is of special significance in community shopping areas with pedestrian aodes. �°j0. PubJic safety is criUcal to tl�s success of the avenue. The Deszgr '�r Public Safely prineiples shoul.d 6e foilowed. Tiie Police Department should be asked fot commenfs on site plans fox deveiopment projects. � 181. The avenae must continue to meet air qvaiity standards and otlxer environmental standards. JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. Pt,�.IL PED TO 96410293 P.05 Dcvelopmen! Prrncfplesfrn• UniversrryAvenrie �]��. Azchitecturally attractive baildings should be renovated and redevetoped whenevex possible. New constructzon projects should be designed-to fit wifhin the svrrounding urban. context and complemeni adjacenti pr.operdes. � 1�3. Parking Iots shoald be designed to be weU lighted and where the� i�order resi.den.Gal pr.operties tot 1igt�ting should not r_egative]y impact the residenv�.. areas. { �] 34. Signage wi1J conform to minimum zonsng regularions and si�ould Ue attractive and complementary to the cl�aracier of the street Signage should cleazly mazk where parking is avai3able and where bus stops and nedestrian pafbways aze located. � 145. Linivexsity Avenue has dii'ferent chazacteristics from east to r�est. DeveIopment and public investment shouid be enwaraged to build. on the chazacter of tl�e Avenue at di .ff.er.eat points througlZ bailding and street scape design. For example: ce]ebrating tl�e Souti�_ Easi Asian busittess commvnity at ibe east end and tbe arts district on the west end. �aoh segment should evoke. a different uzban Slavor or a uniaue < zse o£place that reilects the neighborhood and populalions ihat live a��d work xhere. As a starting pmposal the segmenrs couid be: • Capitol Appzoach east of Marion • Three commvnity commercial strip segments in azeas: from Marion to Lexington, from Lexington to Snelling on the nortJ� side and from Snelling to Prior. Within these community commercial strips, il�exe aze three different arban design types: (a) Neigl�borhood s3wpping nodes at selected locations; (b) A predominenily of3ice district from I�eaith Fast (former Mid.way Hospital) to Pr.ior•, (c) Generai commercial distsicts that fIl che stretche: etween the two previovs urba�i design types. • Regional sflopPing district from Lexinglon to S3ielling on tlie soutfi side • lndasbia) disTrict frnm Prior to Carieton • Midtown urban villa�;e around l2aymond • Wesfgate Office Paric I3ighway 280 -Transfer Road See map. TI�e developmenl principles in tl�e sections Be1ow coztespond to each of the segments afthe avenue. j 156. It is desirabie Utat vacant end Ulighted buiidings along Universit Avenue be r.edevelaped in I<eeping wiil� raarket forces to prevent an appearance of ncglect and deterioration as � we13 as to pr.eserve jobs and property tax base. Vacant lots awaitinQ zedeveiopment � sh0uld be maintained to prevent an appearance of ne le ecY" 99-�y3 � Ih7. To ensure that TJniversit} Avenue is as pedestrian friendly as possible, develapments should minirnize or rednce curb cuts where possible and shazed curb cuts for adjacertt JRN-05-1999 15�26 FP.OM FROM ST. PAIIL PED TO 96410293 P.06 Q��L �� / 7 Devetopmenl Prfncfples for Unn�ersi�j+Avenue parking azeas shoald Ue encouraged.. Where aJleys are the sug�ested method of ingress a��d egzess w commezcial parkin�, adjacent pmpeny owaezs must agree to this vse and mast work with zhe businesses to ensure aJ1ey use is feasible and fair to all. Wliere existing alleys serve as a point of access to pazking Iots, si�nage should be ased fo control speeds and ageemenls between msidents and Uvsinesses about n.�ntcnance and ase of tt�e atJey should be encouraged. ' .� Z3. Prineiples fAr fLe Capitoi Agnroach 1. BwJdings shouJd have a scale and quality similar to whaL the Capztol Area I�.rchitecture and Planning Board has approved noith of the capitol. 2. Tlie streef scape shonid be well-planted and J3ave a civic, semi-monumental quaJily. 3, O�ces shou[d be 13xe primazy laad use on iJniversity Avenue; Rice Street has mor.e potential as community retail; mixed use buiidings with a r.esider =al component are encovraged-. , C. Principles for Neiehborhood ShOnnins'vodes Commercial land uses shouJd be inte�rated with surrounding housing, making a whole �nd continuous neighborbood environm.ent. Land use ixansitiqns stxovid be addressed via buffers, mixed use projects, piacing parking behind bui]dings or to the side ofbvildings,; creatSne higher density housing on. i]�e avenuc, etc. pesign of projects should be pedesf.rian £riendty. 2. F.,ach pedestrian-oriented neighborhood sliopping node should G:oncenirated, prefcxably no more d�an two b]ocics long, wiih concentrated retai! antl service basinesses. 3. Buildings should be built up close to the sidewatic unless ti�ere is a demonsirated pedestrian design amenity such as abundant greenety and ttees. Canopies and odxer facade articulation can alsa addzess'tlie goal ofl�avin�s an aesthetically pleasuzg street scape. 4. 5. It is imporcant at intersections for buildings io "hold the corner.," 8�at is, to be ]ocated out near the sidewalk of bofb streeu. IvTvltz-story and mixed use bui]dings are strongiy encouraged, w a building height and mass compatible wi4z adjacent commercial and residential areas. G. Buildings need to 1�ave windows onto die street and towud parldng Iots so tl�at people can see in and out of retai7 and service businesses. As a guide3ine, at leasc a0 percent nf the fzont facade of new or. reconstructed buildings sl�ould t�e devoted to windows and doots. JRN-05-1999 15�27 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED Develnpmen[ Prrnclples for UnPoersiry Avenrm TO 96410293 P.07 9q� yT 3 Pazking lots s3�ould be to the side or w-rapped around il�e reat of build�ngs and need w fie landscaped wherever possible. Shared use of pazking is strongly encouraged to reduce tJie amounf of asphalt and curb curs. Where 1he localaon of Pazki ,; on the rear of com�nercial areas is adjaceni to residential properties, altematives such as pazking to the side or in front may have to be evaluated. 8. (�storrier parking areas need to be cleazly identified with simpie signage. V1hen possiUle free or voitcher parking sl�ouJd be identified wiii� good signage to he3p pmvent encroachment of commercial parking into residential areas. 9. 77�e sidewalk azeas sbovld have dcsign feafures that produce a pedestrian scale: reJatively small basiness frrontages, awnings, decorative sueet lighu, trecs {bue avoid bIocicing signage}, streei fumiture, sidewall< or patio cafes. ,.--�-- - '---'-- - • , ,.,,-- "—° -' -,•-. -- ,. .��, "�nC .«--" :tfi{:is"srJ-od�¢'�ac�nu�ri�,_ ?"+_rt...� . _m99 � , 7YJ87}748!""r+t.�c � J?�. New consin�etion and addition proJects should be Urick, br.icic face, stucco, its equivalent or betier, � T.. 2. 3. Principle.s for General Commerciai Areas Atone Communitv Commereia� Strips Large-scale. or auto-oriented businesses should-fn-r�y-�s= b� �parated from adjoinin.g residentiai property by wa]Is, fences disiance and landscaping. Given the mixture of building setbacics on these blocJcs, site planning with consideration for adjoinin� properties along the avenue is impor[ant to avoid a c33aotic appearance. T3viidib�s sliould l�ave w�ndows on the sueet even if il�ey are set bacJc from the sidewa3k.: 4. 7'o thc maxi3num extent possibie, par3cing lots should be loeated beside andlor behind buildings. Paricir� lou in front of bvildings shoaid be limited when possibJe to two rows ofpaxltin�. � 5. Parking lots need to be defined by landscaping and separated from tl�e sidewallc by s3�rubs, wali and/or fencing. 7he pazking lots shovld be sef Uack from the sidewallc at ieast 6 feet so �aY trees can. grow well in the spacc or sfuubs can be massed. �. Bvildings should have masonry exteriors, preferably of bxick or of decorative block, its eqnivalent or better. SreR�xynTllsERS'SpounheiQ:arverr;ty��uincR..�N JRN-05-1999 15�28 FROM FROM ST. PHUL Pm TO 96410293 P.08 9 9' y y'3 Developmern PnnciplaJor pniversily �)w:aue E. Prineiples for the Rceional Shogping Dist»ce "$ig Box" stores are appropriaYe and should be designed in an urban styie (in terms of buiJding mass, scale,lot confguraD.on, visual presence on the street and pedestrian access and safety). Tbese developments should present an accessible and inviting visual impact on L'niversity Avenve and adjacent streets thmugh the utilir.ation of wet]-designed entry dbois, windo��s facade coJors and building materials, wa3J deiinitions and architeciural ar1.i¢u3ation. Enuy doors must reJate to the placement of parking as well as tt;e location of U�e srreet and sl�ould be convenzent For pedestrian cusiomers and transit customers, as we13 as automobile customers. 2_ Parking lats must be adeqvate (generally 5 pazking spaces per l,t'0 gross sq. fE. oF retail). For Uuildings that J'ront on commerciai avenues, no more tl�an 40% oFthe parking shouJd be locatcd Uetween tbe bailding and the commercial avenve, wit3� tJte remainder (60"/0) located oz� the other sides of ihe building. W7�ere possible streett�red-paridrtg tam�tiiat aze azcliitectara13yn1eesin� and frt to the sca]e oPthe surraundine develonment shoald }�e explored as an altemative to large, spread out patking lots that dominate tl�e site. Parlcing Jots should Ue developed to provide safe, wel1.-lit, attraetive e3early mazlced pedestrian friendl.y pathways between separate buiidings, deveJopmenis and streets. ; 4. Trees, s3�nabs,low walls, decorative metal fencing and decorative Jighting should defne the avenue's sidewafk edge and sixouJd break up lazge parking IoYs into more 1�umen- � scaled spaces. Cneen landscaped area should total 15,percent of tt�e non-built azea. � Ptazss and sidewafks wiili oecorafive surfacing and artistic features may be considered as I partial fuIfillmeni of this reavirement when annronriate 773e use of native landscane � where ar� �roptiate. is encoura.eed. ' '1'he site's perimeter should l�ave a set6ack of: at least 12.feet witi� a-sk�sdet[le eauivaient of a tree pianted� every twenty-fivc feet. C3wn�ing of trees mav be considered. The perimecer of alI paz�)<ing„areas should be visual3y screened with a 2.5 eeY higl�,hedge and/or decorative metal 3 feet '� fence and grass e�ctending frc..� the I�edge/fence w the sidewalk. � Within the parking 1ot one tirce shovld be pmvided for every twenty-f ve pazkin� spaces. An island that is a1 Jeast 9' by J 8' {the si� of a parldng space) shall be pr.ovided for each txee. Crrouping of trees within the pazking lot is mcommended where possible to facilitate irrigation andhcalth ottrees. An irrigation system should be provided; die preferred system is an underground, automated inigation system. The plantin� specifcations need to indicate suffcient biacic dirt ta support future groweh of irees. it is recommended that so�� be three feet deep with t�rnn,r�usr•a,ns�x�nuri.�a�«mfxs.wna 7 TO 96410293 P.09 JRN-05-1999 15�26 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PE� Develnpment Principfes frn' Univeisrry Avemin, 143fl35 sG. ft. of permeable surface �rea to support each tree. Nec-. aees sliould be a minimum af 3�.5" in diameter. J'�r « P„rat trePS do not meet ihe mauirement7 5. Lxterior 6uilding materials should be brick, decora6ve, bJock, stucco, its equivaJent or better. .. . I G, Lexingcon Pazkway frontages must Provid� landscaping suitable for the park�xay. � ]. �'rinci»les far Office Disiricts T^.'xpansi.on of office space is suongly encoura{;ed. 2, Office cJusters wiil ]iicely have larger. and taller buildings with Iarger parkin$lots than most sections of the avenue but flYe buiJdings shouid still be related to the avenue wi.th most of ihe parkin� to ihe rear.. Tf feasible, underground or ramped parking are pmferred. Aarking lots ti�at front on th.e avenus or that adjoin. residential areas should be especial]y well landscaped. � a 5. 6. G. 2. J3uiiding hei�ht at�d mass should Ue compatiUle with adjaoeni comm�eial and cesidential areas. Commerciat Jand ive� should be intermixed with of5.ce eivsters so that employees ca�� walJc to resfauranis and other convenience Uusinesses. Of37ce clusters should 'nave g Pairly high tevel o£ pedestxian am�nttY to �ncouraga wa3kin6 to ncarby sexvices and riding transit to worJ<. rxterior i�uildint materiats si�ould Ue of bricic, zts equivalent or bettex. Bui3din�s shauld haue windows facing the avenue. Princinles for IndustriaJ Aistriete Strc;ets and U�e size of devel.opment pazcels need to be sized £or industrial aciivity and uuck maneuvering. Designing for pub3ic safety is important. 3. Bui�diags that front on the avenue should have windows facing ilze sueet a��d be macle of masonxy construcrion, preferablY witiz brick facades, or of decorative bloek, its equivalent vr Uetter. �� G➢edlryrs2ttl.Sf.ASSpovatritL'nivs+sih^�mnr,X.w�x� ` 4 JAN-05-1999� 15�29 FROM FROM ST. PqUL PED TO 96410293 P.10 9 9' y�' 0 • DevelopmenrPrinciplesjorUniversityifvenvn_ 4. Although tl�e avenae will not have a pedesf�ian character 'vx industcial districts, a basic 3eve1 of pedestrian.accessrbility must be provided—sidewalks along s[reets, safe bus stops, and some oP1he iandscaping and ameaity ofnewer industTial parks. 5. VJhere industry• borders on resideniial pr.operty, the edge of'the industxial propezty shov7d be landscaped and we11-kept I I�. '�' cinies for the Midtown Urban Vi11a -e Nlixed use wiifi significant residentiat use of properiy and development of potentiaJ ofiice vsesis stron�ly encoucaged. 2. N�storic preservation and retaining a historic design char.acter are key factors for mazkeling The azea 3. Arts orgaui�ations and artists' Iofts and related businesses are a maz1<ei focvs for Raymond-Unzversity. ` 4. DeveIopmenC ofparking to permit highesc and best vse of properties and incr.eased job deve3opment is a high priority for tliis area 5. (OtYaerwise t3�e same asNeigizborhood Shopping Nodes above.) I. �Vext2ate Office Park Maintain cJaaracter ofthe recent redevelopment. Saint Pau1 De}�artment of Planniug and Ecanomic Development conract: Joe! Spoonheim (651)266-6674 ��r�ai�nu'sr:xs�sp«,��a,uo��ir,nf+r�rcn.wd TOTqL P.10 �� riverfront plan completed in 1997. Policies taken from it include building new urban villages, improving public spaces beginning with Wabasha Street, and designing buildings to meet the sidewaik and promote public life on downtown streets. Strategy 2: Neighborhoods as Urban Villages • The city is composed of neighborhoods. Each neighborhood should have a range of housing types suitable for people at all stages of life and a range of housing prices. Each neighborhood needs to have a successful niche in the housing market so that home values rise parallel to increases in the metropolitan housing market. Having transportation alternatives to the automobile is an important benefit of city living. Saint Paul neighborhoods should be accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. New housing and more jobs should be located along the University Avenue and West Seventh Street Corridors, which are the two highest priority public transportation corridors in the city. • Neighborhood commercial strips built during the streetcar era should be preserved and retain their pedestrian-oriented design. Commercial buildings should be located along the sidewalk. In these areas the Zoning Code should no longer allow parking lots in front of new buildings, except for gas stations. • 4,500 new housing units need to be built in Saint Paul neighborhoods by 2020. (Assuming 1,500 units will be demolished, the net growth will be 3,000 units.) The Planning Commission wilf ask neighborhood organizations to help pian where this housing can be developed throughout the city. Strategy 3: Corridors for Redevelopment in addition to downtown, redevelopment efforts over the next 20 years should focus on five corridors: the River Corridor; University Avenue and the Midway; the Phalen Corridor; the West Seventh Corridor; the Great Northern (Como) Corridor. These corridors include many large redevelopment sites that can be linked together and can provide new economic vitality to the neighborhoods near them and to the city as a whole. 2 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW �_ _ �-- ��_----- �-=_ �-::-^ - �= �°c �-. �-: 99-yy3 • Neighborhood bus lines with high levels of service will be a focus for smaller scale, infiil redevelopment. New urban housing near bus service will help to support transportation altematives and neighborhood business centers. • Cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields (polluted industrial sites) is a high priority for the city. Significant public funding is necessary to levei the playing field between these sites and suburban greenfields. Regional, state, and federal assisTance is necessary to accomplish this important task. Strategy 4: Environmental Stewardship • In the River Corridor, the City recognizes that there will be a shift away from industry and toward recreation, housing, and mixed use. The river will continue to be a working river and industries, especially river- dependent industries, will continue to be located along segments of Shepard Road and downstream from the Robert Street bridge. The city's natural topography relates most of the city to the river. Biuffs, ravines, and wetlands should be protected and enhanced as urban WND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR GOMMUNITY REVIEW Fisure A: Five Corridors for Redevelopment 99 -443 Appendix F. Summary of Zoning and Ofher Regulafory Changes Proposed in the Land Use Ptan 1. Review Zoning Code to support new urban villages at large-scale redevelopment sites: Downtown in B-4 and B-5 �nnPC. Full range of land uses is already permitted. Design guidelines can be advocated by the Design Center. Design guidelines can usually be implemented by the HRA through redevelopment controls. New urhan villages outcidP thP B-4 and B- on �. A new "Urban Village (UV)" zoning district should be created. It would be a combination of permitting mixed use, setting design guidelines, and providing an efficient process for pubhc rewew. 2. At existing urban village (neighborhood) centers: (a) review opportunities to create more multi-family zoning; (b) reduce parking requirements for new development, perhaps by 20 percent; (c) reqwre new commercial buildings to be built out to the sidewalk—e.g., at least 40°b of the lot frontage to be built within ten feet of the front lot line; (d) require parking lots to be built to the side and rear—e.g., no more than 60 percent of the lot frontage can be occupied by parking. 3. Decide whether any of the downtown design guidelines from the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework (pp. 38-48) should be put into the Zoning Code, e.g., "extroverted" building design with doors and windows facing the sidewalk; design at downtown "gateways" and along `prime edges," buildings of appropriate scale, etc. 4. Make zoning map revisions along: (a) the River Corridor, (b) University Avenue Corridor, (c) Phalen Corridor, (d) Great Northern Corridor, (e) Riverview Corridor. For developable sites along freeways and major arterial streets, rezone land now (1999) if the desired future land use is known. For sites where the future land use is not known, the land can be designated as a"study area" and the current zoning can be left in place. 6. Rezone land for residential development when the Planning Commission's work with district councils identifies sites and appropriate zoning categories for them. 7. Propose an accessory apartment ordinance to permit "mother-in-law" apartments in owner-occupied homes greater than 2,000 square feet. (First, consult with the City Attorney's Office about the status of the legal debate on whether owner-occupancy can be requfred as a condition.) 62 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW k ,: . ___ ., . . ____-__ _ __.,_ . _ - ._-._ . �,.. ____,_,. _ .g - ,. . . _. _�-. . r " "�! �,,�a.i/� i �� __..:� � ,�%� � " ..r„��:i�� C�� , ,, _ �- �� ..��t��l�� _ , � �� r, ��; � �:�� , �� !I — ��'; , ��.�,.�...�:a�: �� \ �fl � � �� :�t .�. 'w� �� E �, n — � � � — I � � � = g s��r� � z ➢ Z � Z� Z 3 � f — � � m o m, 2 m u — p� o �- � �. 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This posftion was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at our Physical Planning Committee, at two meetings held on January 11 and March 8, and at a special block club meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, held on January 27. i n: That the District 7 Ptanrtirtg Councit appeal the decis+on ot the St. Paul Planning Commission for their approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Ryder Truck rental facility, 1061 West University Avenue. We have taken this position because we have not been convinced by the representatives from Capp Industries or by the recent action taken by the St. Paui Pianning Commission, that this proposed truck and motor home rental business use wouid be a welcome addition to the block or to the surrounding community. Whiie R may be an "allowabie" use at this location, we contend that it is not at ail compatible with eitherthe surrounding area norwith what is the current standards that our community has set for potentiai commercial development activities along University Avenue. Specifically, the District 7 Planning Councii has filled this appeal because of the following errors that were made by the Planning Commission in their findings on this CUP request: 1). This proposed conditional use is not consistent with land use policies that have been Iaid out in the adopted University UNITED commissioned Dahlgren. Shardtow and Urban Untversity Avenue Corridor Studv (1988), the adopted St. Paul Comprehensive Pian (1999), the draft Land Use Plan (1999) or the proposed Development Principles for University Avenue (1998-99). We corrtend that this approval does not meet Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code in that the extent, location and intensity of the use wili not be in substantial compliance with the St. Paul Comprehensive Pian and any applicabie subarea pians which have been approved by the cdy council. , According to the 1988 University UNITED pian for this area, a major goal to be followed for the redeveiopment of University Avenue along this particuiar section, calls for the development of "... compatible tier of neighborhood land uses supporting and buffering the regional commercial activity. This would translate as concentrating neighbofiood or commercial activities as the Snelling Avenue node north of University, (and) around the Lexington Avenue node.. "{p. 42). A map (p.45) shows that this site shouid be used for neighborhood and community level commerciai uses. We contend that a truck rental business which requires outdoor storage and heavy amounts�of in and out traffic by vehicles does not meet the condition that calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses at this location. .�� Planning Council 55103-I644 (fax) 99- ��3 Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway 9q-yy3 The UNITED plan also states that the "(P)rotection of defined residential neigfiborhoods° is a very important redevelopment concept to be followed. "Commercial and multiple residential uses are important to the successful functioning of the area, but must not spread unchecked to aii pafts of the study area. The protection and enhancement of viable neighborhoods must be addressed." (p. 43). By forcing commercial truck traffic onto residential streets and onto a parkway, this business woukl work to harm this residential area not heip to ma+nta+r� its viabiiity and strengthens. In addition, this incompatible land use wouid woric to lower surrounding property vatues and would hurt future chances to develop the surrounding area as a neigh6orhood or community commerciai location. This pian also states that "Housing in adjacent neighborhoods is well maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is important to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is important, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age °(p. 86) The city's Comprehensive Plan ident'rfies the Urtiversity Avenue commercial corridor as a very impoRant retail route that serves the whole metro region. The pien caiis for a more intense tevei of development atong the Univers�}r Avenue due fo Rs high feve( of mass transit service. It specificatty cal(s for "...smaiier scale, infif �edevelopment °(p. 2 draft) along the corridor. In addition, the plan calis for changes in the Zoning Code that woutd require COmmerciai buildings to be buiit out to the sidewalk, that parking be set to the side of buildings and not along the front of them (p. 62 drafl). The small mobile-home like building, the ouidoor siorage of iarge irucks and the provision of only the iwo to three ful! time jobs ai this site ali demonstrate that the addition of this twsiness ro our community does not come close to meeting this recommendation in the comprehertsive plan. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the preservation of our city's neighborhoods as true urban viilages. "Neighborhood commercial strips buiit during the streetcar era should be preserved and retrain their pedestrian- orientated design. Commercial buildings shouid be located along the sidewalk. in these areas the Zoning Code should no longer ailow parking lots in froni ot new buildings, excepi for gas stations." (p. 2 drafi) in each case described here this CUP request violates these conditions. The truck rental tacility being proposed for this location has its buitding set back to the rear of the tot aiong the alleyway, its parking tot is ro be located in the front of the bui(ding and the proposed truck rentai use is the exact opposite of the recommended pedestrian- orientated design that has been cailed for in this document. The dratT Land Use Plan, currenily under review by ihe city councii, calis Tor "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" redevelopment for the blocks along University east ot Lexington Parkway (p. 5&). This proposed use would not meet this appticabie guidelines listed in this section of the land use plan. Our organization has participated in the development of and have adopted the recenily completed Development Principies for University Avenue Plan that was put together by a coilation of community and business groups along ihe avenue. lt is our feeling that this proposed conditional use vioiates mosi of the several desired land use principals laid out in ihis document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense truck dependent use wfthin an area where our ptans call for a more pedestrian-orientated business use at this location. This plan calis for buildings to be orientated to the street, close to the sidewalk and be consistent with surrounding development (p. 3 a�d 5), that the design of buildings be pedestrian friendly (p. 5), that shopping nodes, like at Lexington Paricway, should be concenirated with retail and service businesses (p. 5), buildings should have windows on to ihe street (p. 5) and parking lots should be on the side of buildings not in ihe tront (p. 5). Atl of these proposed design guidelines are being violated by this proposed truck rental business. 2). This proposed conditionai use wili not have adequate ingress or egress into their site. The staff review of this proposed use did not address any aspect of this major concem we have regarding this CUP and wifh This business use. !t is a fact that truck Yraffic which is eiiher easibo�nd, southbo�nd and/or noRhbound that would be arriving to retum rentat trucks and motor homes to this business wouid be torced to use residentiai streeis in order to do so. it would atso foree trucks to use Lexington Parkway, from which truck traffic is banned. Thus, we contend that the condition that the use will provide adequate i�gress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets has not been met and this the granting of this CUP would aiso be in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code. 99-yy3 For example, a truck being rented by a family in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood wouid travel north along Lexington Parkway in order to return to the sfte. It would be unabie to make a left hand tum into the rerttal company lot after'rf it took a right hand tum (going east) on to University Avenue so the truck would be forced to take either Sherbume, Charies or Thomas Avenues for one block in a eastward diredion then tum south on to Oxford Street urrtii it reached Univers'rty Avenue. Here it would need to take another rigM tum in order to access the business. Thus, by allowing this business to locate at this location, you would be also allowing and forcing urnvarrted truck traffic to both Lexington Parkway and to Sherburne Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from University Avenue. The previous truck rental firm located on this site caused the same probiem for years and we do not feel hat this new business and their customers would be any differeM. The condition that the Pianning Commission piaced on the truck rentai business to "...reguiarly distribute to its ca�stomers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent (itaiics added) unnecessary driving on adjacent residential streets ° is both unenforceabie and wili just not work. A flyer asking drivers to take Dale Street instead of Lexington Parkway so to avoid driving on our residerrtial streets wiil be ignored by most ali of their customers. We all know that their rental truck customers will take the easiest route to retum their trucks and that will be by using our residential streets. 3). We contend that a very serious problem exists when truck traffic is forced into our residentiai neighborhood and it is a health and safety concern that can not be corrected. The decision by the Pianning Commission and the recommendation by staff that this use wiil not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the pubiic heaith, safery and general weifare is in error as well and thus is also in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code.. Located just one half biock to the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronald L. Hubbs Lifelong Learning Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directly behind this property is a family day care provider with slots for over twenty chiidren. We contend that by allowing this increased truck and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Street, Sherbume and Charles Avenue, this business wiii most likely cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. it would be different if these rental trucks and motor homes were being driven by professional drivers, but they are being rented by drivers unaccustomed to them which causes us even more concerns for our kids who wili be playing in the streets of Sherburne, Charies and Oxford. We hope that you will see fit to both listen to our concerns regarding this business and vote to deny it a conditional use permit to open at this site. We shouid be able to ask for something better and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue would hopefuliy receive. Sincerely, Steven Samuelson, Chair D7PC Physicai Planning Committee cc: Adjoining residents of the site District Seven Pianning Councii Board of Directors � , � = =- QFR�� C'D , = _ - - :: _ = -- --- � _�SAINT PAUL� _ -- � �:� �� LAND��USE=�PLAN � � � _ � _: Draft for Community Review - _. .. rt;. - , :� = ;; ��^: y _� Released by the Saint Paul Planning Commission April 1998 Council File # �y 3 ORIG�I�A�. Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION Green Sheet # 64039 2 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WHEREAS, CAPP Industries Ltd, in Zoning File No. 98-323, made application pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 60.544(2) to the Saint Paul Planning Commission [the Planning Commission] for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trucks to operate a corporate store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on properry commonly known as 1061 University Avenue West, and legaliy described as Lots 20- 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subtlivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WI�EREAS, the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Saint Pau1 Legislative Code § 64300, did on January 14�' and Febiva.ry 4"', 1999 conduct public hearings at which a11 persons present were given an opportunity to be heard and submitted its recommendation to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-15, adopted February 26, 1999 decided to grant the application based upon the following findings and conclusions: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Avenue West proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Ina (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the properry, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Avenue. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green azea in several iocations is proposed for the total site. The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two empioyees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 pm., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, ar boats, ali subject to the following: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA !� 49-4Y3 2 a. The lot or area sha11 be provided with a permanent, durable and dustless sutface, 3 and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated 4 within the area. 6 This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 7 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 b. c. d. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (I5, 000) square feet. A site plan shall be submitted showing the layout of the vehicles for sale or rent, employee parking, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer pazking, leaving spaces for 3. Section 64300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principie use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, location and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the City Council. Tlus condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a mare intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) ca11s for neighborhood or communiTy commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). Yehicular access to the autdoor sales area shall be at Zeast sixty (60) feet fram the intersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersecfions on University Avenue closest to the property at Oxford Street to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet from the closest properry line. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless conducted within a completely enclosed building. This condition is met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. display of 28 rental vehicles. Page 2 of 5 q°l-�1�i 2 b. 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 :� � Q The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicies to enter, maneuver within the site, and e�t to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the pazking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk e�t. Tkus issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. The use wi11 not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. This condition can be met, if ineasures aze taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by 9ection 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be erected on the rear property line that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residenflally-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Avenue, has indicated in a letter that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the a11ey, creating muddy or icy conditions that were hazardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. o paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirements. Page 3 of 5 q1-u�F 3 2 WIIEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the 3 District 7 Plamiing Council on or about Mazch 11, 1999 duly filed an appeal from the 4 detennination made by the Planning Commission and requested that a hearing be held before the 5 Saint Paul City Council for the purposes of considering the action taken by the Planuing 6 Commission; and 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WIIEREAS, acting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Saint Paul City Council on Apri17, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WIIEREAS, the Council having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and of the Planning Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul reverses the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter. The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission erred in its findings based upon the following: The proposed use is not in compliance with goals of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan or the 1988 University Avenue Study which calls for neighborhood commercial- pedestrian development. 2. The proposed use and the lack of adequate ingress and egress to the site will force rental hucks and other vehicles from the rental facility on to the adjacent residential neighborhood's streets thereby creating traffic congestion in the residential neighborhood. Rental truck and other rental facility traffic in the adjacent residential neighborhood streets will diminish pedestrian and neighbarhood activities, will endanger child day caze operations and will otherwise impede the normal and orderly development of the adjacent residential neighborhood as contemplated in the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and the 1988 University Avenue Corridor Study, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon the above findings of the City Council and the errors in the findings of the Planning Commission, the Council hereby grants the appeal of District 7 Planning Commission; and be it Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the statements contained in the communication of the � � 3 District 7 Planning Council dated February 4, 1999, are further incorporated into the Council findings to the extent that they are consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Pian and the University Avenue Corridor Plan; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to District 7 Plauuing Council, Capp Industries Limited, the Zoning Administrator and the Plamiiug Commission. oR1��NA� Requested by Department of: Sy: Form Appr d by City Attorney B ��ifM+� ,f�/(-Z5 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council &y: Apps sy: Adopted by Council: Date _�� Adoption Certified by Council Sec tary Q9 -'�43 OATEINITIATED GREEN SHEET No 64039 g BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7t7 �� NUMBERfOR TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES ❑ G�YAiTOMiEY ❑ CIIYCt6R1[ _ ❑i�WNJRLfE0.VICFYpR ❑FiLNCLLLEERVIACCTC ❑ YAYOR(ORLAWSfAiR� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Finalizing City Council action taken Apr31 7, 1999, granting the appeal of the District 7 Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a special condition use permit for CAPP Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental facility at 1061 University Avenue West. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has fhis perw�rm ever worked under a contract krthis departmeM? VES NO Fias this persorUArm ever been d city empbyeeT YES NO Dces this person/firtn possess a sidll not nortnallypossessed by any curteM ciry employee7 YES NO Is this perso�rm a tarpeted ventlof! YES NO IF APPROVED S COST/REVENUE BUDOETED (CIRCLE ON� YES NO SOURCE ACtIVRY NUMBER OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ��Yy' C[tryton M. Robinson, Jr., Ciry Attorney CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nonrs Coleman, M¢yor Civil Diviston 400 City Hall IS WesiKelloggBlvd. Saint Pau1, Minnesota 55702 Telephone: 651266-8710 Facsimile: 651298-5619 May 13, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Seeretary 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal by District 7 Planning Council of Speciai Condition Use Pernut granted to CAPP Industries, Ltd., 1�61 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN Council hearing date: Apri17, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a resolution relative to the above referenced matter. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very hu yours, P �� Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure Go��: �u��._,.E �r��^� MAY 1 � �� DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director 25 West Fourth Sbeet Saint PauZ, MN 55102 58', CIfiY OF SAIl�Tr PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor March 17, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: 4 � ��✓ Telephoxe: 612-266-6655 Facsimile: 612-228-3261 �l�'r� �t�.=�.:'^� �c��Qp � �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, Apri17, 1999, 5:30 p.m. far the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: DISTRICT 7 COMMUNITI' COLTNCIL File Number: #99-052 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliTy. Address: 1061 University Ave. W. Property is located on the north side between O�ord St. and Lexington Parkway. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: Lots 20 to 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 ofHyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: 9-5, Feb. 26, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 5-2, Feb. 18, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the March 24, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the heazing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. . Sincerely, 'V brw�c��yilwvwr� Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #99-052 Pau] Dubruiel Cazol Martineau .. •F}RSTRUN• 3� ._ NpT[GEOF Pi1Ri.iR }jE�]]11j� The Saint Paul City Coancit will conducf a public hearing on Wednesday, Aprii 7; 1999, at 5:30 p.m.in the City Council Chambers. Third Floor, City HaII-Court House to consider the appeal of the District 7 Commun9ty CounciI fo a decision of the Planning Commission approving a s'pecial cot�dition �sse permit for Capp [ndustries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental.facility at 1067 University Avenue West (north side. between Oxford Street and Lexington Parkway). . Dated: Mazch tS. 1999 --'- � -� ° : NANCYANDERSON " „ AssistantCkiyCouncil5ecretary , � , , . . (Mei.20) � . DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Briars Sweeney, Inlerim Director CITY OF SAII�"f PAUL � Norm Coleman, Mayor rr�r March 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 31� City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 � 25 West Founh Slreet Spint Paul, MN SSIOd RE: Zoning File #99-052: DISTRiCT 7 PLANNING COL7NCIL City Council Hearing: Apri17, 530 p.m. City Council Chambers 99- �f�f3 Telephone: 65/-166-6655 Facsimi/e: 65]-228-3314 PURPOSE: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliry at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and Lexington Parkway). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION; APPROVAL, 9-5. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, 5-2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Three persons spoke. Two letters from residents were received. The District 7 Pianning Council voted to oppose the special condition use permit and sent two letters explaining their position. Dear Ms. Anderson: The DISTRICT 7 PLANNING COiJNCIL has appealed the decision of the Saint Paui Planning Commission to approve a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to altow operation of a Ryder Truck rentaS facility at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and I,exington Parkway). The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paut Planning Commission heid public hearings on the application on Jan. 14 and Feb. 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At its Feb. 18, 1999 meeting the committee voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the permit. The Planning Commission upheid the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a 9-5 vote on Feb. 26, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on April 7, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the Ciry Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, ! � �{ r I ,. Donna Drummond City Planner � Attachments cc: City Council members � SAINT TAVL � AAAA � �_� .�- �� o�e APPLiCAT10N FOR APPEAL Aepartment nf Ptanning and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hall Annex 25 Yi'est Fourth Street ' Saini Paul, MN 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT —�L�iu�-DD �wQts��2S �<<�Te.15 LOCATIOIJ ( AddresslLocation [�(zl �1e4T U��=`��r�( l��(�`� Name DiS'T{�-tic�" � Pl.ftr�'Nta Cc�U�VGL I Address h S�i NO CTF-i J�At-� S'�p4" City SA��7t'QR�W St.VV�F�Zip rn°�S Daytime phone�`�`�`� I PROPERTY Zoning File TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made fior an appeai to the: � i Board of Zoning Appeals '�City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph �" of the Zoning Code, to appeal a dec+sion made by the 6T QA�1l- Pc,�1N��Jp' LG��+/��SS��w on �-�z6 , 19,�f�` . Fife number: ag �� (date of decision) GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feei there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusai made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeais or the Planning Commission. "i1�C CltS"CM(� Z Qi�1F3�NC Cov:vu� F-e.��c,'1tRt i�e {�«C'v: c�M��C,�tYJ 'UI�C(P-� t N i`�'`�j PP i. \ 5 � P/J 'TO tht,.L� lu � S "t�UGK. P+2.c��- �4 tL�� 'ro o p� A�e. a3 T' � s �GC�4+—+�v�1 �W "M2 ��,Ctu��VC— 195v !�/��. 'f'1�S �IS� t5 .`O'� iN S��SYl+�N�lfi c�,.�,p��Mi�.e- w�T`1 �%''�"eA - r�e 4r,4h�� ccw�preKe«Sw2 p�An1 ��r - Me rEpProae.fl iags �JN�vi,R,Cc'� Av�E, tA('t 4T�%f1�� 1�P�� , ViC, v+i� rOt Hkve 1�2Q�1�i'�-- �N� ct+er,y h-^0 2qf'es'iS �� N+�'lA�' C�iT RACvA f� S��`l �pU�� "'t{atA� ��r1 c�tnal'lo QW�'2F1`« � ,�`�,�, �,e 4-WUL� TD �42 fe-t ��5 �sNely�tNe�Cnh.t �t�PNSe c�F Ca �u':� �u �'N1 LQk� f�i� lM� ICT�' �L�MJtiv,��Zy kvr+�'v�� )'t'i� ��k.K cE AueS} ��rN d�V�J�.h�� -A�t�. W�� huL- J� (.lc'�qe.l' Attach additional sheet if necessary) ApplicanYs �.�u-�e o�s�ic�� p.�cn��vu�. 3 Date 3 � 1-ti City agent� 31„� APPLICATIbN FOR APPEAL �-�� Department of Plannirtg and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hal! Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, M1V 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT Name Q��r't�� 'i Qu�+a�c�VG- co�Luut� Address 6�� T�`� A�-e- `�� I City `�•Q�' St.� Zip SSio�, Daytime phone 2�c �6`6 PROPERTY Zoning File Name ��`3L3 /Gt4�pQ ��O�S��eS ��t�� LOCATION Address/Locaiion i061 �'��r� ��ti��y��f A�^h`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals �� City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph � of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision made by the �+• P��' P��`+'b' «�'""µ��'^" a� z��Lb , 19�. File number: G g'�z (dafe of decision) GRQUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explain why you feef there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusai made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appea(s or fhe Planning Commission. �Cc?NZ' d� `�0 t�,�D�I�R� 4tt`e.e�Zi ft.n�9 v�v,;o �ex��l� A�'a.`�;qa], wr��cw s5 .p `�+w- � "T+�� r�t�cPA�i2d ��w �'c. Pn,CW tt �r�f.Se. t`�t,�d.cwi�A�.. c�t'i'eY.��s fS v��`ihL�- M�� VL�.I C�k�,E .Pvb(�eJi� dI}MAtre (pNQl'O fCti9-'S'{v(4J��f-�1ycs,� 1n AceA ►ta��. �" �e ccr,n�r d� oFE�c +b� sa�rgar+�e. fl t��y �rtyc.nr2pNU(us� wn�c� H�s �-�- �c+��.o�e.v.! ,—sr�c^�'-i ��- �s� ct�e Shte�( Prar,�e� {cv�,s e�.Y�s .{ �n��.A�^e+N A� QXta� 1N`nti J,v�v�i�`( �c�rf . Ts+�e. n+e.�%o s� QAt� s+.t�� o�o�tA�v�c,t �vNU�t �.e.rvC xdut��S c�F �� M,.D /�Dvu"5 OrL�.� ,�� 4?v��er,��:u.c � Nqtw�D h�� 'MiS u�iN_• M ;Ke 5�^NuvD` O Q,,e �p��f� �`'� . 3 �, �� AE MAr*r�.o ky "r`+.s !►�;�o /�'�1�K.�Y`� vSQ. Ay 4► µ�u�SM �w�- Tnp (b�euzd C-vr � p�esmn a�,�ao� �c,e Gk, �r �S �'�o �� i�e u�ys �r�at� a�o �ws.p Attach additional sheet if necess�tyj n� Q�W �PTZ`1�5 S�`e- H.ts BePtiU flzS�Er�iD� ApplicanYs signature ��'-� ��`v� Date Zi �< <`4 City agent �f"' �`"e o�srn� � p'.n M�cHn�{ 5a+�vusun► u L� � 9q-yy3 � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-15 date February 26, 1999 WHEREAS, CAPP INDUSTRIES LIMITED, File # 98-323, has applied for a Special Condition Use Permit under the provisions of Section 60.544(2) of the Saint Paui Legislative Code, to allo�v Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on property located at 1061 IJNIVERSITY AVENtJE �xIEST, legally described as Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Pazk, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WIIER�AS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission on Januar�� 14 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its ZoninQ � Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, o�vns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposin= to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corQorately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. R. huiidin� on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to tlle north. The existing pavement will be co�ered with a new 2 inch . bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in severai locations i: proposed for the total site. moved by Field seconded by in favor 9 against 5(Geisser, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin, Shakir) , Zoning File �98-323 . . - Page Two of Resolution ' � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Omum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbaily to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, ail subject to the following: a. Tl:e lot or area sltal! be provided rvith a permane�zf, durable and dustless snrface, and s/:a!! be graded an�f drained as to dispose oJall surface water accumulated witltin the area. La r� This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. Vekicu[ar access to t/re outdoor sales area skrrfl be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) sfreets. This condition is met. The two intersections on University Ave. closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Pazkway to the west, aze both over 115 feet from the closest property line. No repair or refinnrslting s1:a11 be done on tlte lot un[ess conducted witltin a cornpletely enclosed building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. d T/:e nrininrrrnz lot are�r s/rall be frfteen tltorrsand (IS, 000) sqrrrrre feet. A sile pia�r shall be submitted s/�owing fhe layout of t/re vekicles for sale or rent, emplayee parking, a�:d custonier parkireg. This condition is met. The Iot area is 36,970 sq. ft_, �vell in eacess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan sho��rs 43 pazking spaces. Of these, I S aze required for employee and customer parkin�. leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Pianning Commission ma}• grant approvat of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find tl�ai: � � 9q-y�3 Zoning File #98-323 , � Page Three of Resolution a. Tl:e extent, location and intensity of fhe use wi[l be in substantial compliance tivitl: tl:e Saint Pau! Comprelrensive Plan and any app[icable subarea plans w/eich were approved by the city counciL This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the Comprehensive P1an (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attractinb new businesses to add to the tax and empioyment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Councii, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the Ulocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). b. Tlte use rvil( provide adequate ifrgress and egress to mininrize �raffic congestio�: ir: t1:e public streets. � This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on Uni�'ersity Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use rvi!! not be rletrin:eratal to the existing c/:aracter of tlie development in ike ir»f�iediate �ieigli6orleood or eradanger tlee public /tealtli, safety und general welfare. " This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on tl�e rear property line that abuts residential uses across the ailey. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidentiat uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No aliey access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires thnt all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glaze and arranged to reflect light awa�• from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan reeiew for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter � that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran Zoning File #98-323 Page Four of Resolution into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were hanardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. �l T/:e rue wil! not impede the uormat and order[y development and improvement of the surroundin; property for uses permitted in the district This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. of paving for parking facilifies. The site pIan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 azeas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip beriveen the sidewalk and the parking area. Tlus equals approsimately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. fr. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the S ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan revie�v. � e. The :�se s/:a[I, in af! ot/Ter respects, conform to t/te applicable regulations of tlte district in w{tich it is located � The use is capable of ineetin� all other requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's LegisIative Code, the appIicafion for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to opetate a corporately-owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiies at 1061 University Avenue West is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, witli plantings as approved during site plan ret�iew. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shal! have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off f:xtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of tlie property. 6. The west driveway shall be chained off to prevent access �vhen the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on sitz. � y9-yy3 Zoning File #98-323 Page Five of Resolution . � 8. Ryder will regulariy distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to retum a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on adjacent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � � 0 � � 99 -yy 3 Saint Paul Planning Commission City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 26, �999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Mmes. Donnefly-Cohen, Duarte, Faricy, Geisser, McCall, Morton, and Messrs. Corbey Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin and Shakir. Mmes. *Engh and *23ordin and Messrs.'�Kong, *Mardetl and'VSargulies *Excused Also Present: Ken Ford, Planning Administrator; Jean Birkholz, Virginia Burke, Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Nancy Homans, Allen Lovejoy, and Larry Soderholm, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff; Fred O��usu, City Clerk; and Lorrie Louder, Saint Paul Port Authority. I. Swearing-in of New Planning Commissioner - Fred Owusu, City Cterk Mr. Harold R. Fotsch �vas sworn in as a Saint Paul Planning Commission member by Mr. Fred Owusu, City Clerk. • Commissioner Fotsch stated that he is from the Merriam Park neighborhood and has lived there over 34 years. He and his wife have raised ten children. He has been involved in the Merriam Park Community Council and Community Park Community Services, which runs the Merriam Park Community Center, and also the CapitofRiver Council (District 17) for the last eighteen years. He noted that he is a strong supporter of the inner city and believes that the inner city is where people should live. II. Approval of Minutes of February 12,1999 MOTION: Conrmissiater Fie1d n:oveJ npprova! aJtlee n:inutes ojFebrunry I2, 1999; Commissioner Kraruer seconded !ke'nrotion wleicl� carried unar:in:ously on a voice vn1e. III. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that at its earlier meeting, tl�e Steering Committee set the date for the anmial retreat for April 30, ] 999. More information n�ill follow. Commissioner Johnson is co- chair alona with Nancy Frick and Martha Paust. Sug�estions are welcome. Steering Committee also discussed tlie quadrant liaison position. No definite decisions liave been made. Mr. Ford �aill be working on the issue. � 'yY /},i t (. '✓ �;. ""_ 3) To make ihe moratorium extension fully legitimate, the City Council also introduced an ordinance, not just a resolution. • -� -- 4) In addition, Councilmember Bostrom has introduced a substantive ordinance that says � what the Planning Commission recommended, which may be adjusted. The public hearing on the substantive ordinance will be next Wednesday, March 3, at 530 p.m. Chair Morton announced that the Phalen Corridor Preferred Altemative, recommendezl by the Planning Commission, has atso been accepted by the City Council. Mr. Ford asked members to return their copies of the Phalen Corridor DraR EIS; they witl be useful to staff. V. Zoning Committee #98-323 Cano Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles at 1061 Unive:sity Avenue (beriveen Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Field stated that Zoning Committee approved this case on a vote of 5-2. MOTION Commissiaier Field n:oved approva[ of the requuted special condition use pern:it with conditions to a!!ow Ryder Trs, Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rer:t trucks, ntotor homes and automnbiles nt 1061 University Avenrre. There was a letter from the District 7 P(annin� Co�ncii at each member's place regardin� Yheir position on tlie conditions. Commissioner Geisser stated that she woufd like to hear from those who voted in opposition at � Zoning Committee. Her concern is that aitiiough this area is zoned properly for this use, this is not the best use of that land for future development considering the long range plan for University Avenue. In this letter from District 7, they also mention safety issues regarding prosimity to schools. Commissioner Shakir stated that he, too, is a little disturbed about this use because University United and many community people are in tl�e process of plannin� a strategy for University Avenue. He would like to hear more from University United and the Mid�vay Chamber of Commerce before this is approved. He feels diat Ryder Trucks is not the t}�pe of business thaY they want at that location. Comm issioner Kramer stated that he is one of the two members of the Zoning Committee who did not voTe in favor of this permit. Mr. Samuelson, Executive Director at District 7, spoke and presented information at the public hearing. Commissioner Kramer has rivo major concerns: 1) The ].and Use Plan recommends that this site be considered for nei�hborhood commercial and pedestrian uses; o6viously, this is not that type of use; and 2) this site has only one �vay to get into it; you need to be westbound on the ttorth side of University Avenue. Legally, you can't use Lexington Plrkway and you can't cross from eastbound because of the median. Because tliis business wi(I be drawing from adjoining communities, people will not be familiar wiih tiow to enter and this will force tra�c into the neighboring streets. This has caused difficu[ty previously; we received letters fi'om neighbors about broken windo�vs because of the large trucks ntmbling down the streets. Canmissioner Kramer will not support the motion to approve. He � � � doesn't think it meets conditio�s a, b, or c under #3, and he doabts that it meets d. surrounding deveVopment wi11 be adversely affected. �q- yS/3 He thinks the `;' - ,` z Commissioner Gordon at Zoning Committee voted to approve the application. The site is , properly zoned for this use. It may not be the best use for this location, but the Commission has never insisted that zoning aQQlications be judged on whether the application puts the property at issue to the "best" use. if iYs a permitted use, that's ali that's required. The applicant did work at length with the neighborhood to resolve a number of issues, reflected in the conditions. The applicant agreed to provide written instructions as to how to access the property without having to use neighborhood streets. This wi(1 not involve heavy, extensive tntck traffic. He thinks the application ought to be granted. Commissioner No�vlin believes that Commissioner Gordon is correct in sayina that traffic is not a legitimate issue here. He feels that this use is clearly inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan when judged from a lono term perspective. He thin4:s Yhat it is consistent from a shoR-term perspective; iYs consistent with zoning; and it's consistent with maintaining some use on ttiat property. Iie feels that this is a perfect opportunity to put in a five-year limit condition. They have a five year lease. The ptan for that area is calling for change and we would like to encourage the landowner io become par[ of that change, not to oppose it. Commissioner Field voted to suppoR this application at Zonin� Committee; he wili support it today, as wetl. He stated that at the public hearing, Michael Samuelson responded that the Midway Chamber of Commerce hadn't taken officia( action, but that Director Ellen Watters indicated their position was not for or against the proposal. They wouid like to point out that the facility runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Plan for the area. ln the testimony given by the applicant, that property has been vacant for a period of about five years. They have tried to rent it to a hiaher intensity use, but have been imsuccessful. Commissioner Corbey asked if the problem witl� drainage on the rear of that property has been taken care of. Commissioner Gordon noted that tl�ere is a condition that requires that any water from washing of vehicles be drained ativay from the atley. Ms. Drummond informed the Commission that the issue of drainage had been discussed. Apparently, there is a problem �vith water draining from the back half of the site into the alley creating icy and muddy conditions in the alley. Staff S�as also discovered that there is no storm sewer in Universi�;' Avenue, so the whole issue of drainage on the site is best left for site plan review. One of the conditions for the special condition use Qermit is that this use meet all of the requirements of site plan review. Mr Beach is well aware that this is an issue on this property. The n:otion on iheJloor to approve t/te reqrrested specia! con�lition use pern:it with cor:ditions fo allow Ryder Trs, Inc. to nperate a corparately ownecl store to lense or rer:t trucks, nmtor /eomes and automobi[es at IOGI University Avenrre carrierl on a roft cafi voie of 9-5 (Geisser, Johnsat, Kramer, Nowlin, SJ:akir). #99-016 Dr Irvinu Hermnn Trust - Nonconfonniug use permit to allow indoor car sales and car detaiting at 233G Territorial Ro�d, between Carteton and Raymond (hancy Homans, 266- G557). MOTION: Conamissiorrer Pield n:oved rrpprovrr! of tLe requested no�:conjornriria use permit ivirf: conditio�ts to affow iru[oor cc�r s�des rtud car delaitiug a12336 Territoria! Road beAveen � 99-yy3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, January 14, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. r� � � City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 95 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Faricy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, Vaught and Wencl Gordon Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP fNDUSTRiES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - Special Condition Use permit to allow Ryder Trucks under a lease from Capp Industries to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Donna Drummond requested a layover for February 4, 1999 because the site plan required with the application was not submitted in time. Donna Drummond showed slides of the property and area. Barb Bolar testified that the area would rather have more shops because they are trying to make the area more attractive, and peopie friendly. She has fears that Ryder Trucks would not be a very attractive business, and there is vacant property across the street and she fears nobody would want to open the business with this unattractive business. Barb Bolar was told if she wished to come back when there was a full staff report, she woufd be welcome to come back. Bar6 Bolar stated she would fike her comments to go down in the record, as she may not have a chance to return. Gladys Morton motioned that the pubiic hearing will be continued when all the reports are in. Adopted Yeas - 7 Qrafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: S��`,i[l-6* �C,UI /lr,/.� nAt,C-> U °",.��, `�n�^'"^'-� � Carol Martineau Donna Drummond Recording Secretary Zoning Section Approved by: Litton Field Chair • � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hali and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Now(in Carol MarFineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderholm of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. q9-yy3 � CAPP iNDUSTRIES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford and Lexington) Donna Drummond read the staff report and showed slides. Commissioner Faricy asked when the hours of operation for the Ryder Truck facility will be determined, and did the District 7 Planning Council receive a copy of the staff recommendation? Donna Drummond stated there is no requirement in the zoning code regarding hours of operation. That is a condition the committee could add if they chose. The District 7 Planning Council did see a copy of the staff recommendation, aithough their letter was drafted before they received it. Commissioner Engh inquired as to how long ihe property has been vacant, what Public Works had said regarding drainage, and how this schematic is different from when Midway Rental was there and trucks were going through the neighborhood. Donna Drummond replied that the property has been vacant at least 5 years, and the a!!�y in back is not improved. It is muddy when it gets wet, and that is part of the pro6lem, She didn't know if draining the water to University would create an icy condition. She assumes there are storm sewers there that wouid drain the water away before it could freeze and create a problem. The east entrance would be directiy south from the building and the other exit couid also be used as an entrance. This site plan would be a reduction from four curb cuts to two. Commissioner Field asked to have clarification on the wording "more intense developmenY' in the staff report. Donna Drummond responded by saying the development proposed for this site is a very small building of 1500 square feet. In a more intense development there would be more bricks and mortar on the site as opposed to a smali building such as this. Commissioner Mo�ton asked how many years ago Ryder was there. Joe Van Ornum, owner of Capp Industries, stated that Midway Rental was a past tenant of Capp Industries until five years ago. Midway Rental had a multifaceted and somewhat messy rental business that rented some Ryder trucks. Ryder Trucks is a corporation that has rules ar.d regu(ations that they run themselves by as opposed to a smaller operation. Ryder runs a cte�n operation and their intent is to have a clean property. Commissioner Gordon asked if there were any other plans to develop this in the five year span afiter Midway Rental left. Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1999 98-323 Page 2 Joe Van Ornum stated Capp Industries tore the building down that was there, because itv✓as an eyesore. They have had the property for sale or lease for the past five years, and have taiked to many people with different ideas. Some of the uses the distriet wouid like to see ate notfinancially feasibie._ They have looked into a number of opfions and are p(eased to have a ctean, tow traffic development and believe this a good business for the site. Commissioner Faircy asked if Capp industries had a meeting with the District 7 councii. Joe Van Ornum stated he met with District 7 and two neighbors that showed up at a meeting orie week ago. Several issues were discussed, sucfi as the (andscape issue (Joe Van Omum passed out a plan of landscaping along University Avenue that was redone by their architects), and stated they are more Yhan willing to talk to Disfrict 7 to work out the different issues. Commissioner Engh stated the site plan notes talk about the drainage, and it states there are no curbs on the alley or street side of the properfy to preserve fhe existing drainage patfern. ts this a problem? � Joe Van Ornum stated that doing the front curbing with the landscaping, the water will be directed from the site to drive areas, as opposed to over the sidewalk. The alley in back needs repair and he suggested the neighbors discuss this with the City or amongst themsefves, if this is not a City-owned alley. � David Liset, Secretary of the District 7 Community Councit, read a Ietter from the District Councii. Commissioner Engh asked iftfierewere any offier organizations with a position on this application? David Liset responded by saying the other organizations didn't have a chance to review this. Michaet Samuelson, employed by the District 7 Planning Council, asked that if this conditional use is granted, District 7 would like to see some additional conditions that would heip mitigate the concerns fhey have. Specificai(y, tfiey oppose the chain tink fence, as it takes away fhe character of the avenue. The fence should be a wrought iron design. Along the alley, a screening fence should be a minimum of 8 feet. They would like to see specific language in regards to landscaping. that it not be crushed rock but green space. The noise level is a big concern. They wouid like to see the rental lot closed at a decent hour. They would like to see the placement of the building up on the avenue; that would orient the business to the street. The other concern is the issue of the truck access and they would like to see Traffic Engineering directed to see whether or not a curb cut in the median couid be made. The safety issue with schoois nearby and trucks tuming cn Oxford with no stop signs could be a safety hazard, Commissioner Kramer asked whaf fhe Midway Chamber had to say. Michae! Samuelson responded that they haven't taken any official acfion. The Director Eilen Watters indicated th2t their position was not for or against the proposal, but they would like to point out that this facili:y runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Pian for the area. Commissioner Faricy inquired whether Mr. Samue(son and Capp Industries couldn't get together. � Michael Samuelson replied that they have not had an opportunity to get together, but wouid likP to get together to work out their disagreements. 9 q=Y�13 Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1989 98-323 � Page 3 - Commissioner Gervais asked about the east bound traffic on University, and whether east bound traffic could go north on Lexington, take the ailey, and enterthe property from the back on tHe ailey. Michaei Samueison replied they haven't because City Code does not allow alley access for commerciai uses next to residential uses. Comm;ssionerFieidaskedaboutfhehours. WhatwouidDisfrict7liketoseeforhoursofioperation be approved. Michael Samuelson said he would like to speak to Ryder before commenting, but specifically 6:00 a.m. unii19:00 p.m. wouid be appropriaie and not atiow trucks to be dropped off after hours. Joe Van Ornum replied that they could take the fence out and eliminate it with the exception of the alley fences. Theis posiiion is to be a good neighbor. Commissioner Kramer asked if Ryder wouid be leasing from Capp industries, and what the length of time is on the Iease. Joe VanOrnum replied that Capp is the Iandlord and Ryder is the tenant. There is a five year lease with an option to extend after the five years. Commissioner Field asked if the vehicles that Ryder would be renting would be new. Joe Van Ornum answered yes but he's not the expert. � Commissioner Field stated that he was asking because of ihe concerns the neighborhood has � about washing of the vehicies on site, and the potentiai effluent generated as a result of this and aiso the potentiai for repairs and changing oil on the site. Joe Van Ornum stated thatthe committee should ciarify the language in regards to using the word repair. Commission Field also stated that anoiher condition shouid be no return of trucks after business hours. Randy Ahern, representative of Ryder, repiied when you have drop off sites for people across the nation, who are not familiar �vith the {ocation, it is hard to put those restrictions on a consumer rtot to drop them off after hours Commissioner Kramer stated that it wouid be in Ryders interest to sit down with District 7 and address some of the problems. Randy Ahern and District 7 agreed to meet within two weeks and the case wouid be laid over until February 18, 1999. Commissioner Engh asked about more information on the drainage and trafhc in the neighborhood. Commissioner Kramer moved to lay the case over until February 18, 1999. The pubiic hearing was ciosed. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: � � �' v Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: Aooroved bv: ��.`�',�,� Donna qrummond Zoning Section 9 q- yN.3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 18,1999 - 3:30 p.m. • City Council Chambers, 3 Floor Ctty Hail and Court House 15 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: � �J Field, Engh, Faircy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Nowlin Peter Warner, City Attorney; Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP INDUSTRIES LTD - Zoning fiie 98-323 - Speciat Condition Use Permit to aliow Ryder Trs. Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Ms. Drummond presented the staff report and stated the concerns of District 7. Commissioner Field asked Ms. Drummond to give a report concerning the material Ms. Drummond sent out to the Commissioners. Ms. Drummond stated that there was a meeting held Tuesday February 16, between representatives of Ryder, Capp industries, and District 7 P{anning Councit. The issues discussed at that meeting were: Fencing, landscaping, adding a left turn lane in the center medium, washing and repairingtrucks on site, building orientation, prohibiting after business hour truck drop offs, and drainage. There appeared to be an agreement on ail of these issues which were surrtimasized in the memo Ms. Drummond handed out. Based on this meeting, Ms. Drummond recommended nine conditions for the Special Condition Use Permit which are stated in the staff report. After the meeting, additional discussions took place among the District 7 Planning Councii representatives, and they distributed a letter stating their continued opposition to the Special Condition Use Permit. One of District 7's concern is there is no left turn lane in the medium at University Avenue. The'fraffic Division staff in Pubiic Works stated to Ms. Drummond that University Avenue is a County Road so the County would have to make any decisions concerning University Avenue but would ask Public Works staff for their recommendation. Pubiic Works staff stated they would recommend against adding a left turn lane that cuts into the medium at that location because Lexington and University is an air quatity intersection and adding an additionai turn lane with cars idiing would add to the problem of air pollution. Public Works staff also said they would have safety concerns about adding a turn lane there. Commissioner Gordon asked what happened between February 16 and February 18. Ms. Drummond stated the Executive Director of District7 had discussions with additional members of the community council and the neighbors of the proposed site, and they expressed their continued opposition to this perm+t. Commissioner Gordon asked if any of the concerns raised in the �ebruary 18 letter affect the Zoning Staff's recommendation with respect to this application. Ms. Drummond stated that the Zoning Staff's recommendation would remain the same because the District 7 concerns are basad on that particular use being piaced on that property, and in the Zoning staffs opinion the property meets the conditions that are in the Zoning Code, and there is nobasisfordeniai. CommissionerGordonaskedwhatwasthereasonfornothavingafenceatong the University edge. Ms. Drummond stated because of objections by District 7, Ryder Industries said they would not put up a fence on University and the west edge. Commissioner Gordon asiced if District 7 was more specific in their letter, on how the development is inconsistenf Zoning Committee Minutes February 18, 1999 Fite No. 98-323 Page 2 with the University Corridor Plan, or why the screening is inadequate. Ms. Drummond_stated Disfrict 7 befieves this development is not the type of intensity that is recommendefi the University Corridor Plan in terms of square footage and use. Commissioner Engh asked if the Zoning Staff had another idea about the University intersection. Ms. Drummond rep�ied in some of the discussions at the Tuesday meefing Ryder offered to have District 7 put together a hand-out to give to its customers with a recommended route to return trucks to the site usirtg the Date Street exit off of 94 heading west on University wfiich would eliminate the need to make a!eft turn into the site. Ryder wouid aiso inciude this information on their 800 number when people cal! for information on how to get to the site.' Commissioner Engh asked if there was any discussion on signage to prohibit trucks from driving on the residential streets. Ms. Drummond stated there are certain roads designated for truck routes in the city but also that trucks have a righf to drive on any street that is the closest to get to their destination once ihey are off the truck route. Ms. Drummond believed Pubiic Works would be opposed to putting up signage that said trucks are prohibited on these residential streets because they are not prohibited. Commissioner Kramer asked if trucks were prohibited on Lexington Parkway and if the only legal way a truck could enter without a left turn lane is if they are approaching from the east and are west boundonUniversity. Ms.DrummondrepiiedthatCommissionerKramerwascorrect. Whentrucks come down University heading east they would discover tfiat they couidn't turn feR fhere and they would have to continue down to Oxford and go around the biock. Commissioner Kramer was concerned that a situation would be set up to encourage tF�at. Commissioner Gordon asked how many trucks woufd be rented at this site in an average day. Ms. Drummond stated an average of five or six trucks per day at this location. Commissioner Faircy moved to approve the staff's recommendation. Commissioner Gordon seconded if. Commissioner Engh and Commissioner Kramer voted agairtst the motion. Commissioner Fietd stated the motion carried and would be forwarded on to the Planning Commission for their consideration on February 26, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. Commissioner Gordon moved that the Zoning StafF look further into the possibility of a left turn tane off of University Avenue. Commissioner Kramer seconded it. The motion was passed unanimously. Adopted Yeas - 5 Drafted by: �� Carol Martineau Recording Secretary Nays - 2 Submitted by: �� Donna Drummond Zoning Section Approved Chair n U \J i 99-�f�f3 � 1. " 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ZONING COMMITTEE STAFP REPORT ______�______________________ FILS # 96-323 APPI,ZCANT: CAPP INDUS`PRIES LIM2TED DATfi OF FiEARING: O1f14/99 & 02/04/99 CLASSIFICATION: Special Condition Use LOCATION: 1061 UNIVERSITY AVE. W. PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PRESENT ZONING: B-3 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §60.544 (2) STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: O1/28j99 BY: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: O1/22/99 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 03/23/99 A � B C D PUE2POSE: Special condition use permit to allow outdoor leasing of automobiles, trucks, and motor homes. PARCEL SIZE: 36,970 sq. ft.(a total of five parcels with 312 feet of frontage on University Ave. and a depth of approximately 119 ft.). EXISTING LAND IISE: Vacant. SIIRROUNDING LAND VSE: North: East: South: West: Single-family residential in a RT-1 zone. A used car lot and other commercial uses beyond in a B-3 zone. The Lexington Branch Library and commercial uses in a B-3 zone. A fast food restaurant and other commercial beyond in a E-3 zone. E. ZONZNG CODE CITATION: Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pa•+med automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to conditions detailed in finding 2 of this staff report. F. AISTORYfD2SCIISSION_ Permits were approved in 1940 for a root beer stand and in 1958 for a drive-in restaurant at this site. A site plar was approved in 1981 for an addition to an existing building (Jartran Leasing Garage) which is now gone. The property most recently was us_d as a rental business. �� , Zoning File #98-323 � JanuaYy 28, 1999 _ Page Two G. DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOL•Il�SE�NDATION: The Thomas Dale/District 7 Planning Council is meeting Thursday, January 28th regarding this application. It's Physical Planning Committee has recommended denial. Two letters have been received from neighborhood residents in opposition (attached). H. FINDINGSe 1. Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucksj, which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. Thirty-five of the 43 spaces will be enclosed by a 6 ft. fence, which will be chain link along University Ave. and decorative wood along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in several locations is proposed for the total site. � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the e�cpected hours of operation will be 6� or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(21 of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to the following: a. The lot or area shall be provided with a pezmanent, durabSe and dustless suzface, and sha12 be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface mater accvmulated within the area. This condition wi11 be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, aceording to the submitted site plan_ b. Vehicular access to the outdoor sales area shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the iatersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersections on Uaiversity Ave- closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet fron the closest property line. c. No repair or refinishing shall be done on fke Iot unless conducted within a complete2y eaclosed Building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no � repair or zefiaishing will be conducted on the site. 9q-yy 3 2oning File #98-323 � Januazy 28, 1999 Page Three d. The miatmvm lot�area shalZ be fifteen thousaad (25,0001 squsre feet. A site plan shaZl be submitted skowing the Zayout of the veh3cles for sa2e or rent, employee parkiag, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer parking, leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. " 3. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, IocaEion and intensity of the use will be i.n substantial compliance with the Saint Pau2 Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea pZans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the � Comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). IIOwever, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plaa, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east o£ Lexington (p. 56). b. The vse wil2 provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use wi12 not be detrimental to the existing character of the deve2opment in the ia+mediate neighborhood or endanger the pub2ic health, safety and general welfare. � This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitiaate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104{12), Zoning File #98-323 January 28, 1999 Page Four a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on the rear property 2ine that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all ontdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter (attached) that the previous renta2 business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were harzardous for vehicles. If Ryder washes vehicles on-site, provision should be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. instead. d. The use wi2l not impede the aormal aad orderZy deve2opmeat and improvement of the surrouadiag property for uses pezmitted in the district. � This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13} requires a minimum � of one square ft, of landscaping for every IO sq. ft. of paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. o£ green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sg. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. Sn addition, the 6 ft. high chain link fence proposed alo�g the south (University Ave.) and west sides of the property should be black vinyl-clad, to icc�prove its aesthetic appearance. This, coupled with the required landscaping, will improve the aopearance of the property and encourage investment in and improvemeat of adjacent commercial properties. e. The use shaZZ, in a11 otker respects, confozm to the appZicab2e regulatioas of the district in whieh it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirem=_nts. � qq-4Y3 Zoning File #98-323 • January 28, 1999 Page Five I. 52aFF RECO�NDATION: Staff recommends approval of the special _ condition use permit to allow outdoor rental of trucks, automobiles, and motor homes based on findings 1 through 3, with the €ollowing conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft, of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other rewirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. A chain link fence, if errected on the west, south, or east sides of the property, shall be black vinyl-clad and no higher than six (6) feet. The fence should be placed next to the parking area pavement, inside of the 8 ft. landscaping strip. 6. If vehicles are washed on-site, provision shall be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. � 7. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � �3 � SPECIAL CONDlTION USE PERMIT APPLICATION Saint Pau! Zoning OJf ce II00 Ciry Hall AnnPx 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN55102 266-6589 APPLICANT Name Capp Industries Limited Part�ners�ip/Ryder TlZS, Inc Address 7951 — 12t�z Ave. S. City Bloomi�19'ton gt, NAi Z�p 55425 Daytime phone 612-854-6608 ext. 14 owner PROPERTY LOCATION Fiydc AddresslLocation1061 University Ave. St. Paul Legal description: T�ots 20-27 B1k 2 Sim�nitsch Sub. of Blks 11-14 Current Zoning �3 � TYPE OF PERMIT: Application is hereby made under the provisions of Chapter Section , Paragraph of the Zoning Code tor a: �Special Condition Use Permit � Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor C onditional Use S SUPPORTING INFORMATION: supply the information that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary) • SPECIAL CONDITION USE: Explain how the use will meet ea • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDfTIONAL USE: Describe how the use • MODIFICATION OF RIVER CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Explain Applicant's s is ch of the speciai conditions. will meet the applicable conditions. why modifications are needed. Date U City agent__(�?� C `2. 99-4y Capp Industries, Incorporated (612)854-6608 December 14,1998 Paul Dubruiel Saint Paul Zoning Office 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE: 5CUP - 1061 University Ave., Saint Paui, MN Dear Mr. Dubruiel: Enclosed is a Special Conditional Use Appiication for fhe above referenced address. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. It w�ill be a corporately owned store. They plan to lease or rent tnzcks, motor homes and automobiles. Under Article 64.300(c} #2, certain things aze required for the conditional use to be approved. The site and the proposed tenant both meet these requirements as follows: l. The lot will be provided w�ith a permanent, durable and dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water within the area. 2. Vehiculaz access to the site shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) streets. 3. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless within an enclosed building. 4. The lot azea is approximately 36,800 square feet. This meets the minimum size of 15,000 squaze feet. Capp Industries is finishing up the proposed site plan and wiil provide you with a copy as soon as it is done. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. 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Gl•�u:,r_ _ _e-r�'."_ u�,_�Gu-�-..u�..-�. ---__ ---------------------_-------- ----- -- ------------- ---'.��..�'� ��",-------- �7��=�-__�-�� - � -- � ---------- --------- -- -- ---------- -- --- ----l-o so_�a'��-- �- --- ---- --- ---------- - --- --- -.�'t�'� 7��-. �s�� y ----- -- y — -- --�-5�"-�yy=-73%1---�-t--�`s�"-7�.9= ��/7. ---- � ------�-��.��-u;�_.�: _ �� : �9-�y3 � 1/11/99 To: Zoning Committee From: J.E. Briley 1053 Sherbume ave St Paul Mn 55104 Re: Capp Industries Limited Zoning File #98-323 I wish to state my emphatic "NO" to the application of Capp to acquire the,properry at 1061 University Ave for the use of Ryder Trucks . Ryder was once our "neighbor" for many years with dissatrous results. First, they drove their trucks down Sherbume Ave like maniacs while children piayed in front of their homes and occasionally lost a ball or two in the street and ran to retrieve it. Fortunately, no truck happened by at these times but if one had, the child would have ultimately been hit . Secondiy, these trucks are quite heavy and with excessive speed become quite emballanced. I witnessed two of them aimost tip over while trying to make a tum off of Sherburne & Oxford to retum to their home base at 1061 University Ave. Third, these trucks have loosened my porch windows and broken several of my neighbors windows. � I believe these attrocities are enough to rebuke even the idea for a Ryder Franchise at this location. I realize that something is needed in that azea for a tas base but please not Rvder. Another thing that comes to mind as I write this request is that trucks aze forbidden on residential streets except to make deliveries and absolutly none on Lexington Pazkway yet these trucks were allowed to continually use both streets as a thoroughfaze to turn azound instead of tuming around on University as they should have. Furthermore, when the owner was approached he was totally unresponsive to compliance. In closing I can't possibly conceive of the idea that your office would grant anyone this inesponsible (he kept the piace filthy with trash out back and a dog that bazked insessantly ail night ) and lacking in good business & neighborliness ethics the right to return to the scene of the crime and reimpose these attrocities on us. Consequently, we aze all opposed to this request. Respectfuliy, y � . 1/ �� J.E. Briley � q�-yN3 s��ii��e _. . _ . �� 14 � 3 �i �ry.. ._< CTTIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAIvTIING DISTRICTS 2 1. SiJNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGFiWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN-PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAYfON'S BLLTFF 5. PAYNE-PHALEN '� NORTH END 7 THOMAS-DALE _ 8. SUMMIT-UI3IVERSTTY 9. WEST SEVENTH 10. COMO 11. HAMLINE-MlDWAY 12. ST. ANTHONY PARK 13. MERRIAM PARK-LEXTNGTON HAMLII�'E-SNELLIit'G HAMLI'�'E 14. MACALESTER GROVELAND 15. HIGFiIAND 16. SUMMIT HTiZ � 17. DOWNTOWN � - ZONING FILE � �J ZONIPiG �lLE �� T�OMAS-DAIE DISTRIC7 7 O Q. __. '-,�,'�", �° 99-4y3 11111 IL � 111111�: , �. . . . �• i .�•. � • • - • . •�� i�� •��• �.�I. 0 � � � a� � � �� el ,,� . _ ; e:.. ; ,� � li�� • , m Q� �: �..,� • l l i� � . i �.'� l i� � � �QQ'� �Q� , ��el.�i � �� °P � ' � , �� ' •• �� - _�'Iit��l�d � . ,: ...... �.,� �. ��........ �;I �� ,� tllllltll Ili I IIIIII ��'ii��`��.. �G:.�... • � � • • �M� ��Yi ��j • � � � • ��....-_ " L � w rr • II�1�1.. . . . i � ��_�V . . O av E. . , � ....� - ...�.. � e....,..... � .... .. �_�: • �� 1 • •, �� • • • • • � • • • • • � � � • 3�/ � . �� . -• _ - F C A u�Tr� �'� LEG=r�7 SCt�. PJ�POS� zan.�g dls;ri�� t�undary I �+ 1 � GiTT/7TllJ suSj_�t ro �� t;—L � � �7 DATc�� ' P ?'- ,y ro �'�— ; PLtdG. D;S7.�� t.1A° r o one Izmily •.^ eomme: s•e' � 9� � o � �j t�.�:o (amity ♦.m � i��ostcl_ , ' �'?S j�-� Q nu'.;i?le iz,.,:: f V vz=a�: ; _ "" ' _ .. ,�". 1 �,,,;.;" ��II,.'• :'�-� I I'I I`r' �-' DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director CITY OF SAIN'T PAUL Norm Calemax, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROb1: RE: February 16, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Donna Drummond, Planning Staff �ow+��, dn�w� 99-yy3 Telephone: 651-266-6655 Facsimile: 651-228-3261 #98-323: Capp Industries SCUP Application for 1061 University Ave. W. This is an application for a special condition use pernut to operate a Ryder truck rental facility at 1061 University Ave. W. The public heazing was held on February 4th, the heating closed, and the case laid over untii the February 18th Zoning Committee meeting. This was to allow time for � representatives from Ryder and Capp Industries to meet with District 7 Planning Council representatives to discuss appropriate conditions far the SCUP. The meeting was held on February 16th, and agreement was reached on all outstanding issues. Listed below are the issues that were discussed, and the consensus achieved for each: � 1. Fence along University Ave. and the west side of the property. There will be no fence errected along these edges. 2. Fence along alley adjaeent to residential uses on Sherburne. A 6 ft. decorative wood obscuring fence will be errected. 3. Landscaping. There will be a minimum 8 ft. strip of landscaping instailed along the University Ave. edge between the sidewalk and pazking lot. District 7 prefers grass or shrubs with trees. Ryder/Capp want something that can be maintained and survive in this situation. Details of landscaping wiil be determined during site plan review. 4. Adding a left turn lane in the center median. Public Works staff indicated they would recommend against adding a lefr turn lane mid-block here because of its proximity to Lexington Ave., for pollution and safety reasons. District 7 agreed to draft an information sheet in conjunction with Ryder, that Ryder would distribute to its customers, detailing the best route to take to return trucks to the site to avoid the need to make a left turn and go azound the block through the residential neighborhood. Ryder also agreed to provide this information to its customers on its 800 tofl-free number. 5. Washing and repairing trucks on site. Ryder will not do any washing or major repair or maintenance of trucks on site. Only minor maintenance, such as replacing windshieid Zoning Committee February 16, 1999 Page Two wipers or filling washer fluid reservoirs, is anticipated. 6. Building orientaHon. The building will be placed on the reaz (northeast) corner of the lot, as originaliy proposed. Ryder felt this building placement was essential for how the site will function, and District 7 agreed tiiat tlie building at that location would serve as a sound and sight bufFer for the neighbors across the alley. 7. Prohibiting after business hours drop-off of trucks. Ryder felt it was necessary to ailow customers to be abie to drop off trucks after normal business hours, as this is an industry-wide pracrice. They agreed to chain off the west driveway after hours, and with signage, direct customers to drop offtrucks in front ofthe building. Ryder anticipates that on a Friday or Saturday night, there might be 3 or 4 trucks dropped off after hours, but during the week this would be much less. 8. Drainage. The site currently drains approximately half to the alley and half to University Ave. It was recognized that drainage to the alley creates muddy and icey conditions in the unimproved aIley, but also that there is no storm sewer in University Ave. It was agreed that the drainage issne will be reviewed during site plan review, and City staff will require Ryder to create the best drainage pattem for that site given the conditions there. � Listed below are staff-recommended conditions for the SCUP, based on the consensus reached at � the meeting: 1. A six (6) fr. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the aIley side of Yhe properiy. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the pazking azea, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of the properiy. 6. The west driveway shall be chained offto prevent access when the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on site. 8. Ryder will regulazly distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on ad}acent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. 9. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. cc: Joe Van Ornum, Capp Industries Mike Samuelson, Thomas-Dale/District 7 Planning Council � 99-�1�t3 �� District 7 �z� Planning Councid 689 North Dale Street SCeint Pa 651�98 5072 65I/298-5068 (off' ) � February 4,1999 Zoning Committee St. Paui Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paui, MN 551o2 55103-I644 (fax) Dear Zoning Committee Members: The board ot directors of the District 7 Planning Council passed the foilowing motion at its January 2s. 1g99 meeting. This position was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at both our Physicai Planning Committee meeting, held on January 11, and at a speciai biock ctub meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, heid on January 27. Itilotion: That the District 7 Planning Council oppose the proposal bei�g made by Capp Industries to Vocate a Ryder Truck Rentai facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foilowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with ihe recently adopted Univers�ty Corridor Pian; •(That) there should be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the bt is unacceptable (6 fooi. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and that we need more infortnation on landscaping plans. � We have taken this posftion because we have not been convinced by the representatives trom Capp Industries that this proposed trudc and motor home rentai business use wouid be a weicome addition to ihe biock or to the surcounding area. Whi�e it may be an allowabie use at this bcatan, we contend that it is not at ail compatibte with efther the surrounding area menwa tiv t�ies Un vers ty Avenuehat our community has set for potentiai commerciai develop Our organization has participated in the deveiopment of and have adopted the recently completed University Corridor Plan that was put together by a co��ation of communiry and business groups aiong the avenue. It is our feeling that this proposed conditional use violate most of the severai desired Vand use principals laid out in this document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense autoftruck dependent use within an area wfiere our plans call for a more pedestrian orientated business use. It wiil also bring unwanted truck traffic to both Lexingion Parkway and io Sherbume Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from Universfty Avenue. Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Safety of pedestrians is also a concem that has been vo'�ced by our residents. Located just one haif biodc io the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronatd L Hubbs L'rfebng leaming Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of studeMs to this area each day. �Ne cor�tend that the poterdial exusts by atlowing of ihis increased vehicte traffic atong t1n'�versity Avenue, lhis � business could cause heaith and safety probfems for pedestrians in this immediate area. Besides our concems over ta�d use and safety matters, there is a very important concem over other overaii aesthetic of this poterrtial lwsiness. We aiready have an existing U-Haul rental business just iwo �bcks to the east that is atready causes a visual blight within our community. The addition of this new business would add to this existing problem. Without adequate and "p�easing" screening, landscaping and fencing materials to shietd these trucks and motor homes from their commercial and residentiat neighbors. this business wili oniy add more visual blight to the avenue. We hope that you wiil see fit to both listen to our cohcems regarding this business and vote to deny it a condftionai use pertnit to open at this site. We shoutd be abie to ask for something berier and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue woutd hopefuily receive. Sincerely, ��-e.%� W� �""'/ Keith Walker, Chairperson District Seven Planning Councii cc: Councit Member Jerry Btakey Adjoining residents of ihe site Distdct Seven Planning Council Board of Directors � � ,:t.s � District 7 Planning Council 689 North Dale Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 65I1298-5068 (office) 651/298-5072 � February 18', 7999 Zoning Committee St. Paul Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 551o2 Dear Zoning Committee Members: SSI03-1644 Cf�) 99-yy3 After meeting with representatives from both Capp Industries and from the Ryder Corporation on Tuesday, February 16, the District 7 Planning Council Executive Committe@ has decided to reaffirm its opposition to the application for a conditional use permit for a trudc rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue. The originai position, taken 6y our board of directors at our January 28 meeting is as tollows: p1 to ion: That the District 7 Pianning Councii oppose the proposai being made by Capp Industries to bcate a Ryder Truck Rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foliowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with the recently adopted Universiry Corridor Pian; •(That) there sfiould be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the tot is unacceptable (6 foot. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and • that we need more information on landscaping pians. While we are appreciative of the offer by Capp industries and Ryder to remove the proposed chain link fencing irom University Avenue and to improve landscaping of the proposed truck rentai bt, we_are still unconvinced that this proposed truCk and motor home renia{ business use would be a weicome addftion to the block or to the surrounding area. Our one main concern is the lack of direct access to the site from truck traftic along University Avenue. It has been demonstrated that unwanted truck traftic wiil be required to gain access the lot trom resideniial streets and from a city parkway. Neither of these routes are aliowed to be used by truck traftic and would cause a hardship by those whoie tive adjacent to this proposed business. Salety of pedestrians is a major concem that has been voiced by our residents. Located just one haH block to 1he east is ihe new St. Paul Schoot System's Creative Arts High SChool and the Ronaid L. Hubbs � Lffelong Learning Cemer. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directiy behind this property is a famiiy day care provider with stots for over twenty chiidren. We corKend that by a44owing this increased trudc and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Sueet, Sherbume and Serving the neighborhnods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lowes Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Charies Avenue, this business will most I�Cety cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. � While this business may be an atbwable use at this bcation, we stli �ntend that it is not safe,ft is rat at ail compatble with efther ihe surrounding area nor with what is the currerd standards and plans that our comrtwnity and the city has set for poteMiat commerciai development activities aiong Universify-Avenue. 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I 1 '� � �--+ � � U F-� C� � � � � � Q � a 0 0 � a 0 V W � z w > a � h a � a � � x � � � ? � U Z ti � O CL (� x U � �] � Ga .� W w X � ��-.-� �-�'ema�""'�'a�m � .a.,� _�_._— — i . _.. ' .' - — i.. - -�..,.. . . .-, -_ ., ..e .. ., . _ . . :. . ........._ _ :.. —,.., -.— _ - , UI�'IVERSITY UN1TF..D Housing in the area was built for laborers and most is 75 to 100 years old. Much of the housing is in very poor or deteriorating condi- tion. Removal of some structures either to al- low for new in-fill housing or to create small areas or parks which are needed as open space is recommended. Creation of a park as a nei;h- borhood amenity and f or conversion of Univer- sity Avenue to a boulevard as it approaches the Capitol will increase the desirability of a new housing development adjacent to or near this open space. A critical mass of new housing is necessary, however, to provide a neiehborhood feel and create identity for the housing. A va- riety of development types will gve the new housing added appeal and also attract varied target markets. A large new housing develop- ment or in-fill housing should be desi�ed to fit in contextually with other neighborhood structures. Also, new housing values should not be significantly different from existing home values in the area. Additional study is needed to determine how housing alon� University Av- enue may be integrated with retail develop- ment at Dale and other commercial develop- ment along the avenue. Study Area 2 includes the Midway, or Snelling and University, shopping district, the focus of retail activity in the Uni<�ersity Avenue cor- ridor. This shoppin� district had the fourth largest dollar volume of retail sales among major retail centers in the Twin Cities. It has a re�onal draw and we have determined that the potential e�sts for significant additional retail development serving neighborhood resi- dents, area employees and persons from MAXE�'III.D RESEARCH GROUP UlVIVERSII'1 AVFaV'UE CORRIDOR STCJDY Page $6 beyond the unmediate azea. Retail develop- ment should be concentrated between Snelling and Le�na on Avenues so shoppers can find a large selection of stores in a relatively con- venient, compact area. Additional general mer- chandise, apparel/shoes/accessories, food, miscellaneous retaii stores and personal service firms will be successful in the Midway area. Office development should be oriented toward community business to take advantage of the shoppers visiting the area. Attorneys, insurance fizms, real estate offices and the like can play off the re�onal draw of the shopping district. Given the low vacancy rates in office buildin�s in Study Area 2, additional office development may be possible but should not be encouraged at the eapense of retail development. Housin� in adjacent neighborhoods is well- maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is unportant to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is unportant, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age. Potential for new devel- opment is limited within adjacent neighbor- hoods but would be possible on University Av- enue with hi�her density housing acting as a buffer between the intensive commercial devel- opment of the avenue and the adjacent low- density residential areas. New housing near both University and Lexington and University and Snellin� is recommended. Study Area 3 has the smallest resident base of the three study areas due to the predominant commerciai/industrial land use m the area. � �— ;.tr- � r -` " ' - - , _ ,i, _ _ _ _ _ - '" �' : _- � _ �i � - ' ' - ; Y� i _ _ - - - � - - _ " °- - �.:i" " _ _ - . . _ _ - i4-.y = _ _ - .:3.� 0. .•i...;P _ _ _ � � _ � " - � a-..�. :�i:C ��. � � _ .r..... - . 4_, ".. 'i��:..i?:::v:�i�p.r � _ - ' :l`.�...: _ � JRN-05-1999 15�23 FROM FROM ST. PHUL PED CT7Y OF SA1NT PAUL Narm Cnlemcn, Mapar TO 96410293 Di:PAli3MfM OP Pi 7NING & ECONOMIC D&VFJ.OPML•NT Pomela Whccltcl; Directar 25 WeslFounL St�ee( .SmnrPaul,:NN35/If) Deveiopment Pri�nciples for University Avenue FINAL DRAFT Jannary 4,1994 P.02 qq_yy3 Tcic7ihone: G724GGa6S5 Faulmlle: G72-22B-32G7 Mfdway Deve)oPment CoAaborative The �vtidway Development Collal�orative created ihese Devefopment PrincipJ.es for Universiiy Avenue. Crroups that paiticipated in the ItQi.dway Developmeni Collaborafi.ve included: IJniversity Uni.ted, fl�e Mid.way Chamber of Comtnerce, dxe Snelling I3amline Community Council, tl�e I.exington Hamline Community Council, t�e Merriazn Pazk ,;ommunity Coun�il, d�e 13aznline M�dway Coalition, �lie Aurora SL Anthony Community Development Corporation, District 7 Planning Covncil, the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Frogtown Action All.iance and Disirict 8 Planning Counail and tbe City of St Paul Department of Planning end Economic Development Purposes These development principles have been developed to gwde fi�ture investraent irx the University Avenue corridox. 77ie intent is for the guidelines to begin articulating a positive vision tl�at encourages puUlic and private investrnent in. U�e area. Design of development projects will T�e reviewed with re�ard to its impacts in terms of scal.e, design aesthMic £� - tors and economic impact on surrounding Uusinesses. Tl�er;.es and feazures of interest for r�ew development tiiat are importanY tn tJie business and xesidential communities are reflected in the principles oa;�r�r,� tnearx `' - 7'he principles also identify key redevelopment challenges tI�at could benefit from creative public sector i�3volvement. 77�e development principles should be used to encourage public as well. as private invesirnent. University Avenue adjoins residenVal nei�hbor.hoods for most of its ]ength. One premise of U�ese development principies is that thc future of fl�e commercial and residentiai azeas aze inferdependent. A11 of flie avenue responds tc� the chazacter of surrounding neighbochoods and ce�lain focal noinfs along tt�e avenue aze or shnuid become ceriiers for commvnity life.: Wlule these guidelines do not replace ci.ty ordinances and siandazds they do se '• to halance shori-term market tealities a��d a[ong-term vision for w[�ole urbaa commvnities. ?hese guidstines are an advisory supplemenC to city ordinances and stendards and should be rcferred to in any sit� pian revievr pracess. Develo}�ers are encauraged to utiliae these prineipies £or compxel�ensive planning for specifc site develoFnneat projects. I-iaving development principles for the avenue and its different segments will help to ensuze the z - JRN-05-1999 15�24 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED TO 96410293 P.03 �� y y 3 Developmenl Princrplerjr�r UnlversilyAvenue eacl� individual invesbnent reinforces other investments in the commercial an.d residential areas and improves the quality o£life and commerce. The Collabozative heiieves that development princi.ples wi13 serve as guideiines to promote J�ie1� qvality design. and construction. 1t is 9atended �hat tbe arraronriate eitv staff wu1 make notential develoners awaze of these �uidelines. This shared set of developm�nt principles for tbe avenue wi11 £ac�131ate a smootlter ne�ghborhood and 6us;ness �eview psocess of individuaJ projects. These guidelines do not repiace city ordinsnces and standards that apply to sI1 �. developmenf projecYs, most of whieh �enf�rced fhrongh the site plan review process. These guidelines are an advisory supplement to city ordinances and standards. Previnus Planning The Midway Planning Collaborative Uas reviewed previous plans for University Ave»ue and ncigl�horhoods atong it, inc(uding ttie foltowing: 1. Univezsity Avenae Corridor Study (1988) 2. Souttt Saint Anthouy Paztc Plan (1992) 3. Lexington-J�amline Plan {1993} 4. Thomas-Dale P{an {J 997) 5. Hamline-Mid.way District Plan (1979) 6. TJesign for Public Saf•ety {a citywide plan with special relevancy, J 993) 77re Collaborative has drawn ftom all of these plans and thanlcs ihe citizens a��d organi�ations that developed them. �i, Principles for the TAt+*s Len�t� nf the Avenue 1. Commercia] and msidential parJting nceds must be managed to avoid conflict. Sl�axed use loCS shouTd be developed where possi.ble. Parking serving the commerciat corridor must be adequacely buflered wbere it adjoins zeside�xtial propertY through landscaping, feneing, et:c. Wl�ere space for commerciaJ pazking zs noC available, residents and Uusinesses sl�ould wotk witli the City to develop m.utually bena5ciat alceznatives. 2, Alleys aze often signifcant buf�ers behueen residential a��d commercial ases aad shoold be maintained as such. Attrackive walls, fending and landscaping s1�ould help furCher defne these Uuf9''ecs. 3. Some portions of University Avenue are appropriate for l�ousing and commerciaJ/residentiaT development. Por e�nnIe I�octsing of 3ight or moderate density would be appropriaie around TJniversity and Raymond, University and Fairview, University and Dale and liniversity and Snellin�, 2 JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. PRU� PED T0� 96410293 P.04 O� y y3 � Devefnpmnn� Principles far L)nivarsiry Avemre � 3s4. Buildings shouTd be oriented to tiniversity Avenue and aligned with t6e street where cansistcmt with use, Jot size and configuzztion m support the goal of an uxban and aesd�eucally pleasing sireet scape. Buildings should be cJose to the sidewa]k where appropriate and cansistent witii surrounding developmenY. Open space wit3� abundant �zeenezy and trees belueen buiiding facades and the sidewallc aze allowed where ap� and consistenY with surroimding deve3opment. Cano_ _s and ot3�er facade akiculation can also address the goal of having an aestheticalJy pleasing su�eet scape wifl�out regviring that buildings be places at the sidewalk. Modvlation of fiuilding massin� and open spaces can create interest along tite Avenue. � 45. Transportation modes shouid he integrated and balanced. TUe tl�ree predominant modes ere cars buses. and waliting with a�� increasing presence of bildng. These uansporfazion modes should all function safely and canvenaently alon� the entire length of d�e avenue. Design of projects shoufd incorporate pedesfrian walkways, Uike access routes and bike racks in accessible, secwe and clearly idetriyfiable azeas and Chere should be ctear sfriping of wheelclvsir. access points � 66. University Avenue should continue to be a primary pub3ic transi.t corridor in the Twin Cities region. Bvs sl�eltrss and transi[ acccss points should be iniegrgced as a pari of site plen devetopment for projects and should be cleazly demarcated with appropriate signage. ; Pubiic transii service should Ue improved including, s_helters and rider aeeess poinrs. Plannin� for. development should include assessment of iransit needs, traffte volume, speed, flow and pazking requirements. ( 67. Suildings on University Avenue shouId k�ave attrecti.ve pedestrian comiec4ions to tl�e a.venue. Ofiice development and newbousing types sl3otild. be locaied along the corridor. ��8. Landscapin� in pubIic right oi'way sUouid be created and sustained along the corrzdor and shouid refleci the dif'ferent cbazact�rs of varions segments of flze avenue as welJ as e�nl�race bio-diversity. An assessment district ta support this type of landscaping and to l�andte on-going maintenance on ilxe Avenueshould be explored. ��Q. Developers are encouraged to provide more than the minimal amonnt of landscaping required by code. Green space is of special significance in community shopping areas with pedestrian aodes. �°j0. PubJic safety is criUcal to tl�s success of the avenue. The Deszgr '�r Public Safely prineiples shoul.d 6e foilowed. Tiie Police Department should be asked fot commenfs on site plans fox deveiopment projects. � 181. The avenae must continue to meet air qvaiity standards and otlxer environmental standards. JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. Pt,�.IL PED TO 96410293 P.05 Dcvelopmen! Prrncfplesfrn• UniversrryAvenrie �]��. Azchitecturally attractive baildings should be renovated and redevetoped whenevex possible. New constructzon projects should be designed-to fit wifhin the svrrounding urban. context and complemeni adjacenti pr.operdes. � 1�3. Parking Iots shoald be designed to be weU lighted and where the� i�order resi.den.Gal pr.operties tot 1igt�ting should not r_egative]y impact the residenv�.. areas. { �] 34. Signage wi1J conform to minimum zonsng regularions and si�ould Ue attractive and complementary to the cl�aracier of the street Signage should cleazly mazk where parking is avai3able and where bus stops and nedestrian pafbways aze located. � 145. Linivexsity Avenue has dii'ferent chazacteristics from east to r�est. DeveIopment and public investment shouid be enwaraged to build. on the chazacter of tl�e Avenue at di .ff.er.eat points througlZ bailding and street scape design. For example: ce]ebrating tl�e Souti�_ Easi Asian busittess commvnity at ibe east end and tbe arts district on the west end. �aoh segment should evoke. a different uzban Slavor or a uniaue < zse o£place that reilects the neighborhood and populalions ihat live a��d work xhere. As a starting pmposal the segmenrs couid be: • Capitol Appzoach east of Marion • Three commvnity commercial strip segments in azeas: from Marion to Lexington, from Lexington to Snelling on the nortJ� side and from Snelling to Prior. Within these community commercial strips, il�exe aze three different arban design types: (a) Neigl�borhood s3wpping nodes at selected locations; (b) A predominenily of3ice district from I�eaith Fast (former Mid.way Hospital) to Pr.ior•, (c) Generai commercial distsicts that fIl che stretche: etween the two previovs urba�i design types. • Regional sflopPing district from Lexinglon to S3ielling on tlie soutfi side • lndasbia) disTrict frnm Prior to Carieton • Midtown urban villa�;e around l2aymond • Wesfgate Office Paric I3ighway 280 -Transfer Road See map. TI�e developmenl principles in tl�e sections Be1ow coztespond to each of the segments afthe avenue. j 156. It is desirabie Utat vacant end Ulighted buiidings along Universit Avenue be r.edevelaped in I<eeping wiil� raarket forces to prevent an appearance of ncglect and deterioration as � we13 as to pr.eserve jobs and property tax base. Vacant lots awaitinQ zedeveiopment � sh0uld be maintained to prevent an appearance of ne le ecY" 99-�y3 � Ih7. To ensure that TJniversit} Avenue is as pedestrian friendly as possible, develapments should minirnize or rednce curb cuts where possible and shazed curb cuts for adjacertt JRN-05-1999 15�26 FP.OM FROM ST. PAIIL PED TO 96410293 P.06 Q��L �� / 7 Devetopmenl Prfncfples for Unn�ersi�j+Avenue parking azeas shoald Ue encouraged.. Where aJleys are the sug�ested method of ingress a��d egzess w commezcial parkin�, adjacent pmpeny owaezs must agree to this vse and mast work with zhe businesses to ensure aJ1ey use is feasible and fair to all. Wliere existing alleys serve as a point of access to pazking Iots, si�nage should be ased fo control speeds and ageemenls between msidents and Uvsinesses about n.�ntcnance and ase of tt�e atJey should be encouraged. ' .� Z3. Prineiples fAr fLe Capitoi Agnroach 1. BwJdings shouJd have a scale and quality similar to whaL the Capztol Area I�.rchitecture and Planning Board has approved noith of the capitol. 2. Tlie streef scape shonid be well-planted and J3ave a civic, semi-monumental quaJily. 3, O�ces shou[d be 13xe primazy laad use on iJniversity Avenue; Rice Street has mor.e potential as community retail; mixed use buiidings with a r.esider =al component are encovraged-. , C. Principles for Neiehborhood ShOnnins'vodes Commercial land uses shouJd be inte�rated with surrounding housing, making a whole �nd continuous neighborbood environm.ent. Land use ixansitiqns stxovid be addressed via buffers, mixed use projects, piacing parking behind bui]dings or to the side ofbvildings,; creatSne higher density housing on. i]�e avenuc, etc. pesign of projects should be pedesf.rian £riendty. 2. F.,ach pedestrian-oriented neighborhood sliopping node should G:oncenirated, prefcxably no more d�an two b]ocics long, wiih concentrated retai! antl service basinesses. 3. Buildings should be built up close to the sidewatic unless ti�ere is a demonsirated pedestrian design amenity such as abundant greenety and ttees. Canopies and odxer facade articulation can alsa addzess'tlie goal ofl�avin�s an aesthetically pleasuzg street scape. 4. 5. It is imporcant at intersections for buildings io "hold the corner.," 8�at is, to be ]ocated out near the sidewalk of bofb streeu. IvTvltz-story and mixed use bui]dings are strongiy encouraged, w a building height and mass compatible wi4z adjacent commercial and residential areas. G. Buildings need to 1�ave windows onto die street and towud parldng Iots so tl�at people can see in and out of retai7 and service businesses. As a guide3ine, at leasc a0 percent nf the fzont facade of new or. reconstructed buildings sl�ould t�e devoted to windows and doots. JRN-05-1999 15�27 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED Develnpmen[ Prrnclples for UnPoersiry Avenrm TO 96410293 P.07 9q� yT 3 Pazking lots s3�ould be to the side or w-rapped around il�e reat of build�ngs and need w fie landscaped wherever possible. Shared use of pazking is strongly encouraged to reduce tJie amounf of asphalt and curb curs. Where 1he localaon of Pazki ,; on the rear of com�nercial areas is adjaceni to residential properties, altematives such as pazking to the side or in front may have to be evaluated. 8. (�storrier parking areas need to be cleazly identified with simpie signage. V1hen possiUle free or voitcher parking sl�ouJd be identified wiii� good signage to he3p pmvent encroachment of commercial parking into residential areas. 9. 77�e sidewalk azeas sbovld have dcsign feafures that produce a pedestrian scale: reJatively small basiness frrontages, awnings, decorative sueet lighu, trecs {bue avoid bIocicing signage}, streei fumiture, sidewall< or patio cafes. ,.--�-- - '---'-- - • , ,.,,-- "—° -' -,•-. -- ,. .��, "�nC .«--" :tfi{:is"srJ-od�¢'�ac�nu�ri�,_ ?"+_rt...� . _m99 � , 7YJ87}748!""r+t.�c � J?�. New consin�etion and addition proJects should be Urick, br.icic face, stucco, its equivalent or betier, � T.. 2. 3. Principle.s for General Commerciai Areas Atone Communitv Commereia� Strips Large-scale. or auto-oriented businesses should-fn-r�y-�s= b� �parated from adjoinin.g residentiai property by wa]Is, fences disiance and landscaping. Given the mixture of building setbacics on these blocJcs, site planning with consideration for adjoinin� properties along the avenue is impor[ant to avoid a c33aotic appearance. T3viidib�s sliould l�ave w�ndows on the sueet even if il�ey are set bacJc from the sidewa3k.: 4. 7'o thc maxi3num extent possibie, par3cing lots should be loeated beside andlor behind buildings. Paricir� lou in front of bvildings shoaid be limited when possibJe to two rows ofpaxltin�. � 5. Parking lots need to be defined by landscaping and separated from tl�e sidewallc by s3�rubs, wali and/or fencing. 7he pazking lots shovld be sef Uack from the sidewallc at ieast 6 feet so �aY trees can. grow well in the spacc or sfuubs can be massed. �. Bvildings should have masonry exteriors, preferably of bxick or of decorative block, its eqnivalent or better. SreR�xynTllsERS'SpounheiQ:arverr;ty��uincR..�N JRN-05-1999 15�28 FROM FROM ST. PHUL Pm TO 96410293 P.08 9 9' y y'3 Developmern PnnciplaJor pniversily �)w:aue E. Prineiples for the Rceional Shogping Dist»ce "$ig Box" stores are appropriaYe and should be designed in an urban styie (in terms of buiJding mass, scale,lot confguraD.on, visual presence on the street and pedestrian access and safety). Tbese developments should present an accessible and inviting visual impact on L'niversity Avenve and adjacent streets thmugh the utilir.ation of wet]-designed entry dbois, windo��s facade coJors and building materials, wa3J deiinitions and architeciural ar1.i¢u3ation. Enuy doors must reJate to the placement of parking as well as tt;e location of U�e srreet and sl�ould be convenzent For pedestrian cusiomers and transit customers, as we13 as automobile customers. 2_ Parking lats must be adeqvate (generally 5 pazking spaces per l,t'0 gross sq. fE. oF retail). For Uuildings that J'ront on commerciai avenues, no more tl�an 40% oFthe parking shouJd be locatcd Uetween tbe bailding and the commercial avenve, wit3� tJte remainder (60"/0) located oz� the other sides of ihe building. W7�ere possible streett�red-paridrtg tam�tiiat aze azcliitectara13yn1eesin� and frt to the sca]e oPthe surraundine develonment shoald }�e explored as an altemative to large, spread out patking lots that dominate tl�e site. Parlcing Jots should Ue developed to provide safe, wel1.-lit, attraetive e3early mazlced pedestrian friendl.y pathways between separate buiidings, deveJopmenis and streets. ; 4. Trees, s3�nabs,low walls, decorative metal fencing and decorative Jighting should defne the avenue's sidewafk edge and sixouJd break up lazge parking IoYs into more 1�umen- � scaled spaces. Cneen landscaped area should total 15,percent of tt�e non-built azea. � Ptazss and sidewafks wiili oecorafive surfacing and artistic features may be considered as I partial fuIfillmeni of this reavirement when annronriate 773e use of native landscane � where ar� �roptiate. is encoura.eed. ' '1'he site's perimeter should l�ave a set6ack of: at least 12.feet witi� a-sk�sdet[le eauivaient of a tree pianted� every twenty-fivc feet. C3wn�ing of trees mav be considered. The perimecer of alI paz�)<ing„areas should be visual3y screened with a 2.5 eeY higl�,hedge and/or decorative metal 3 feet '� fence and grass e�ctending frc..� the I�edge/fence w the sidewalk. � Within the parking 1ot one tirce shovld be pmvided for every twenty-f ve pazkin� spaces. An island that is a1 Jeast 9' by J 8' {the si� of a parldng space) shall be pr.ovided for each txee. Crrouping of trees within the pazking lot is mcommended where possible to facilitate irrigation andhcalth ottrees. An irrigation system should be provided; die preferred system is an underground, automated inigation system. The plantin� specifcations need to indicate suffcient biacic dirt ta support future groweh of irees. it is recommended that so�� be three feet deep with t�rnn,r�usr•a,ns�x�nuri.�a�«mfxs.wna 7 TO 96410293 P.09 JRN-05-1999 15�26 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PE� Develnpment Principfes frn' Univeisrry Avemin, 143fl35 sG. ft. of permeable surface �rea to support each tree. Nec-. aees sliould be a minimum af 3�.5" in diameter. J'�r « P„rat trePS do not meet ihe mauirement7 5. Lxterior 6uilding materials should be brick, decora6ve, bJock, stucco, its equivaJent or better. .. . I G, Lexingcon Pazkway frontages must Provid� landscaping suitable for the park�xay. � ]. �'rinci»les far Office Disiricts T^.'xpansi.on of office space is suongly encoura{;ed. 2, Office cJusters wiil ]iicely have larger. and taller buildings with Iarger parkin$lots than most sections of the avenue but flYe buiJdings shouid still be related to the avenue wi.th most of ihe parkin� to ihe rear.. Tf feasible, underground or ramped parking are pmferred. Aarking lots ti�at front on th.e avenus or that adjoin. residential areas should be especial]y well landscaped. � a 5. 6. G. 2. J3uiiding hei�ht at�d mass should Ue compatiUle with adjaoeni comm�eial and cesidential areas. Commerciat Jand ive� should be intermixed with of5.ce eivsters so that employees ca�� walJc to resfauranis and other convenience Uusinesses. Of37ce clusters should 'nave g Pairly high tevel o£ pedestxian am�nttY to �ncouraga wa3kin6 to ncarby sexvices and riding transit to worJ<. rxterior i�uildint materiats si�ould Ue of bricic, zts equivalent or bettex. Bui3din�s shauld haue windows facing the avenue. Princinles for IndustriaJ Aistriete Strc;ets and U�e size of devel.opment pazcels need to be sized £or industrial aciivity and uuck maneuvering. Designing for pub3ic safety is important. 3. Bui�diags that front on the avenue should have windows facing ilze sueet a��d be macle of masonxy construcrion, preferablY witiz brick facades, or of decorative bloek, its equivalent vr Uetter. �� G➢edlryrs2ttl.Sf.ASSpovatritL'nivs+sih^�mnr,X.w�x� ` 4 JAN-05-1999� 15�29 FROM FROM ST. PqUL PED TO 96410293 P.10 9 9' y�' 0 • DevelopmenrPrinciplesjorUniversityifvenvn_ 4. Although tl�e avenae will not have a pedesf�ian character 'vx industcial districts, a basic 3eve1 of pedestrian.accessrbility must be provided—sidewalks along s[reets, safe bus stops, and some oP1he iandscaping and ameaity ofnewer industTial parks. 5. VJhere industry• borders on resideniial pr.operty, the edge of'the industxial propezty shov7d be landscaped and we11-kept I I�. '�' cinies for the Midtown Urban Vi11a -e Nlixed use wiifi significant residentiat use of properiy and development of potentiaJ ofiice vsesis stron�ly encoucaged. 2. N�storic preservation and retaining a historic design char.acter are key factors for mazkeling The azea 3. Arts orgaui�ations and artists' Iofts and related businesses are a maz1<ei focvs for Raymond-Unzversity. ` 4. DeveIopmenC ofparking to permit highesc and best vse of properties and incr.eased job deve3opment is a high priority for tliis area 5. (OtYaerwise t3�e same asNeigizborhood Shopping Nodes above.) I. �Vext2ate Office Park Maintain cJaaracter ofthe recent redevelopment. Saint Pau1 De}�artment of Planniug and Ecanomic Development conract: Joe! Spoonheim (651)266-6674 ��r�ai�nu'sr:xs�sp«,��a,uo��ir,nf+r�rcn.wd TOTqL P.10 �� riverfront plan completed in 1997. Policies taken from it include building new urban villages, improving public spaces beginning with Wabasha Street, and designing buildings to meet the sidewaik and promote public life on downtown streets. Strategy 2: Neighborhoods as Urban Villages • The city is composed of neighborhoods. Each neighborhood should have a range of housing types suitable for people at all stages of life and a range of housing prices. Each neighborhood needs to have a successful niche in the housing market so that home values rise parallel to increases in the metropolitan housing market. Having transportation alternatives to the automobile is an important benefit of city living. Saint Paul neighborhoods should be accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. New housing and more jobs should be located along the University Avenue and West Seventh Street Corridors, which are the two highest priority public transportation corridors in the city. • Neighborhood commercial strips built during the streetcar era should be preserved and retain their pedestrian-oriented design. Commercial buildings should be located along the sidewalk. In these areas the Zoning Code should no longer allow parking lots in front of new buildings, except for gas stations. • 4,500 new housing units need to be built in Saint Paul neighborhoods by 2020. (Assuming 1,500 units will be demolished, the net growth will be 3,000 units.) The Planning Commission wilf ask neighborhood organizations to help pian where this housing can be developed throughout the city. Strategy 3: Corridors for Redevelopment in addition to downtown, redevelopment efforts over the next 20 years should focus on five corridors: the River Corridor; University Avenue and the Midway; the Phalen Corridor; the West Seventh Corridor; the Great Northern (Como) Corridor. These corridors include many large redevelopment sites that can be linked together and can provide new economic vitality to the neighborhoods near them and to the city as a whole. 2 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW �_ _ �-- ��_----- �-=_ �-::-^ - �= �°c �-. �-: 99-yy3 • Neighborhood bus lines with high levels of service will be a focus for smaller scale, infiil redevelopment. New urban housing near bus service will help to support transportation altematives and neighborhood business centers. • Cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields (polluted industrial sites) is a high priority for the city. Significant public funding is necessary to levei the playing field between these sites and suburban greenfields. Regional, state, and federal assisTance is necessary to accomplish this important task. Strategy 4: Environmental Stewardship • In the River Corridor, the City recognizes that there will be a shift away from industry and toward recreation, housing, and mixed use. The river will continue to be a working river and industries, especially river- dependent industries, will continue to be located along segments of Shepard Road and downstream from the Robert Street bridge. The city's natural topography relates most of the city to the river. Biuffs, ravines, and wetlands should be protected and enhanced as urban WND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR GOMMUNITY REVIEW Fisure A: Five Corridors for Redevelopment 99 -443 Appendix F. Summary of Zoning and Ofher Regulafory Changes Proposed in the Land Use Ptan 1. Review Zoning Code to support new urban villages at large-scale redevelopment sites: Downtown in B-4 and B-5 �nnPC. Full range of land uses is already permitted. Design guidelines can be advocated by the Design Center. Design guidelines can usually be implemented by the HRA through redevelopment controls. New urhan villages outcidP thP B-4 and B- on �. A new "Urban Village (UV)" zoning district should be created. It would be a combination of permitting mixed use, setting design guidelines, and providing an efficient process for pubhc rewew. 2. At existing urban village (neighborhood) centers: (a) review opportunities to create more multi-family zoning; (b) reduce parking requirements for new development, perhaps by 20 percent; (c) reqwre new commercial buildings to be built out to the sidewalk—e.g., at least 40°b of the lot frontage to be built within ten feet of the front lot line; (d) require parking lots to be built to the side and rear—e.g., no more than 60 percent of the lot frontage can be occupied by parking. 3. Decide whether any of the downtown design guidelines from the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework (pp. 38-48) should be put into the Zoning Code, e.g., "extroverted" building design with doors and windows facing the sidewalk; design at downtown "gateways" and along `prime edges," buildings of appropriate scale, etc. 4. Make zoning map revisions along: (a) the River Corridor, (b) University Avenue Corridor, (c) Phalen Corridor, (d) Great Northern Corridor, (e) Riverview Corridor. For developable sites along freeways and major arterial streets, rezone land now (1999) if the desired future land use is known. For sites where the future land use is not known, the land can be designated as a"study area" and the current zoning can be left in place. 6. Rezone land for residential development when the Planning Commission's work with district councils identifies sites and appropriate zoning categories for them. 7. Propose an accessory apartment ordinance to permit "mother-in-law" apartments in owner-occupied homes greater than 2,000 square feet. (First, consult with the City Attorney's Office about the status of the legal debate on whether owner-occupancy can be requfred as a condition.) 62 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW k ,: . ___ ., . . ____-__ _ __.,_ . _ - ._-._ . �,.. ____,_,. _ .g - ,. . . _. _�-. . r " "�! �,,�a.i/� i �� __..:� � ,�%� � " ..r„��:i�� C�� , ,, _ �- �� ..��t��l�� _ , � �� r, ��; � �:�� , �� !I — ��'; , ��.�,.�...�:a�: �� \ �fl � � �� :�t .�. 'w� �� E �, n — � � � — I � � � = g s��r� � z ➢ Z � Z� Z 3 � f — � � m o m, 2 m u — p� o �- � �. 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This posftion was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at our Physical Planning Committee, at two meetings held on January 11 and March 8, and at a special block club meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, held on January 27. i n: That the District 7 Ptanrtirtg Councit appeal the decis+on ot the St. Paul Planning Commission for their approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Ryder Truck rental facility, 1061 West University Avenue. We have taken this position because we have not been convinced by the representatives from Capp Industries or by the recent action taken by the St. Paui Pianning Commission, that this proposed truck and motor home rental business use wouid be a welcome addition to the block or to the surrounding community. Whiie R may be an "allowabie" use at this location, we contend that it is not at ail compatible with eitherthe surrounding area norwith what is the current standards that our community has set for potentiai commercial development activities along University Avenue. Specifically, the District 7 Planning Councii has filled this appeal because of the following errors that were made by the Planning Commission in their findings on this CUP request: 1). This proposed conditional use is not consistent with land use policies that have been Iaid out in the adopted University UNITED commissioned Dahlgren. Shardtow and Urban Untversity Avenue Corridor Studv (1988), the adopted St. Paul Comprehensive Pian (1999), the draft Land Use Plan (1999) or the proposed Development Principles for University Avenue (1998-99). We corrtend that this approval does not meet Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code in that the extent, location and intensity of the use wili not be in substantial compliance with the St. Paul Comprehensive Pian and any applicabie subarea pians which have been approved by the cdy council. , According to the 1988 University UNITED pian for this area, a major goal to be followed for the redeveiopment of University Avenue along this particuiar section, calls for the development of "... compatible tier of neighborhood land uses supporting and buffering the regional commercial activity. This would translate as concentrating neighbofiood or commercial activities as the Snelling Avenue node north of University, (and) around the Lexington Avenue node.. "{p. 42). A map (p.45) shows that this site shouid be used for neighborhood and community level commerciai uses. We contend that a truck rental business which requires outdoor storage and heavy amounts�of in and out traffic by vehicles does not meet the condition that calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses at this location. .�� Planning Council 55103-I644 (fax) 99- ��3 Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway 9q-yy3 The UNITED plan also states that the "(P)rotection of defined residential neigfiborhoods° is a very important redevelopment concept to be followed. "Commercial and multiple residential uses are important to the successful functioning of the area, but must not spread unchecked to aii pafts of the study area. The protection and enhancement of viable neighborhoods must be addressed." (p. 43). By forcing commercial truck traffic onto residential streets and onto a parkway, this business woukl work to harm this residential area not heip to ma+nta+r� its viabiiity and strengthens. In addition, this incompatible land use wouid woric to lower surrounding property vatues and would hurt future chances to develop the surrounding area as a neigh6orhood or community commerciai location. This pian also states that "Housing in adjacent neighborhoods is well maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is important to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is important, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age °(p. 86) The city's Comprehensive Plan ident'rfies the Urtiversity Avenue commercial corridor as a very impoRant retail route that serves the whole metro region. The pien caiis for a more intense tevei of development atong the Univers�}r Avenue due fo Rs high feve( of mass transit service. It specificatty cal(s for "...smaiier scale, infif �edevelopment °(p. 2 draft) along the corridor. In addition, the plan calis for changes in the Zoning Code that woutd require COmmerciai buildings to be buiit out to the sidewalk, that parking be set to the side of buildings and not along the front of them (p. 62 drafl). The small mobile-home like building, the ouidoor siorage of iarge irucks and the provision of only the iwo to three ful! time jobs ai this site ali demonstrate that the addition of this twsiness ro our community does not come close to meeting this recommendation in the comprehertsive plan. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the preservation of our city's neighborhoods as true urban viilages. "Neighborhood commercial strips buiit during the streetcar era should be preserved and retrain their pedestrian- orientated design. Commercial buildings shouid be located along the sidewalk. in these areas the Zoning Code should no longer ailow parking lots in froni ot new buildings, excepi for gas stations." (p. 2 drafi) in each case described here this CUP request violates these conditions. The truck rental tacility being proposed for this location has its buitding set back to the rear of the tot aiong the alleyway, its parking tot is ro be located in the front of the bui(ding and the proposed truck rentai use is the exact opposite of the recommended pedestrian- orientated design that has been cailed for in this document. The dratT Land Use Plan, currenily under review by ihe city councii, calis Tor "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" redevelopment for the blocks along University east ot Lexington Parkway (p. 5&). This proposed use would not meet this appticabie guidelines listed in this section of the land use plan. Our organization has participated in the development of and have adopted the recenily completed Development Principies for University Avenue Plan that was put together by a coilation of community and business groups along ihe avenue. lt is our feeling that this proposed conditional use vioiates mosi of the several desired land use principals laid out in ihis document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense truck dependent use wfthin an area where our ptans call for a more pedestrian-orientated business use at this location. This plan calis for buildings to be orientated to the street, close to the sidewalk and be consistent with surrounding development (p. 3 a�d 5), that the design of buildings be pedestrian friendly (p. 5), that shopping nodes, like at Lexington Paricway, should be concenirated with retail and service businesses (p. 5), buildings should have windows on to ihe street (p. 5) and parking lots should be on the side of buildings not in ihe tront (p. 5). Atl of these proposed design guidelines are being violated by this proposed truck rental business. 2). This proposed conditionai use wili not have adequate ingress or egress into their site. The staff review of this proposed use did not address any aspect of this major concem we have regarding this CUP and wifh This business use. !t is a fact that truck Yraffic which is eiiher easibo�nd, southbo�nd and/or noRhbound that would be arriving to retum rentat trucks and motor homes to this business wouid be torced to use residentiai streeis in order to do so. it would atso foree trucks to use Lexington Parkway, from which truck traffic is banned. Thus, we contend that the condition that the use will provide adequate i�gress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets has not been met and this the granting of this CUP would aiso be in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code. 99-yy3 For example, a truck being rented by a family in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood wouid travel north along Lexington Parkway in order to return to the sfte. It would be unabie to make a left hand tum into the rerttal company lot after'rf it took a right hand tum (going east) on to University Avenue so the truck would be forced to take either Sherbume, Charies or Thomas Avenues for one block in a eastward diredion then tum south on to Oxford Street urrtii it reached Univers'rty Avenue. Here it would need to take another rigM tum in order to access the business. Thus, by allowing this business to locate at this location, you would be also allowing and forcing urnvarrted truck traffic to both Lexington Parkway and to Sherburne Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from University Avenue. The previous truck rental firm located on this site caused the same probiem for years and we do not feel hat this new business and their customers would be any differeM. The condition that the Pianning Commission piaced on the truck rentai business to "...reguiarly distribute to its ca�stomers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent (itaiics added) unnecessary driving on adjacent residential streets ° is both unenforceabie and wili just not work. A flyer asking drivers to take Dale Street instead of Lexington Parkway so to avoid driving on our residerrtial streets wiil be ignored by most ali of their customers. We all know that their rental truck customers will take the easiest route to retum their trucks and that will be by using our residential streets. 3). We contend that a very serious problem exists when truck traffic is forced into our residentiai neighborhood and it is a health and safety concern that can not be corrected. The decision by the Pianning Commission and the recommendation by staff that this use wiil not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the pubiic heaith, safery and general weifare is in error as well and thus is also in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code.. Located just one half biock to the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronald L. Hubbs Lifelong Learning Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directly behind this property is a family day care provider with slots for over twenty chiidren. We contend that by allowing this increased truck and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Street, Sherbume and Charles Avenue, this business wiii most likely cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. it would be different if these rental trucks and motor homes were being driven by professional drivers, but they are being rented by drivers unaccustomed to them which causes us even more concerns for our kids who wili be playing in the streets of Sherburne, Charies and Oxford. We hope that you will see fit to both listen to our concerns regarding this business and vote to deny it a conditional use permit to open at this site. We shouid be able to ask for something better and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue would hopefuliy receive. Sincerely, Steven Samuelson, Chair D7PC Physicai Planning Committee cc: Adjoining residents of the site District Seven Pianning Councii Board of Directors � , � = =- QFR�� C'D , = _ - - :: _ = -- --- � _�SAINT PAUL� _ -- � �:� �� LAND��USE=�PLAN � � � _ � _: Draft for Community Review - _. .. rt;. - , :� = ;; ��^: y _� Released by the Saint Paul Planning Commission April 1998 Council File # �y 3 ORIG�I�A�. Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION Green Sheet # 64039 2 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WHEREAS, CAPP Industries Ltd, in Zoning File No. 98-323, made application pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 60.544(2) to the Saint Paul Planning Commission [the Planning Commission] for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trucks to operate a corporate store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on properry commonly known as 1061 University Avenue West, and legaliy described as Lots 20- 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subtlivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WI�EREAS, the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Saint Pau1 Legislative Code § 64300, did on January 14�' and Febiva.ry 4"', 1999 conduct public hearings at which a11 persons present were given an opportunity to be heard and submitted its recommendation to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-15, adopted February 26, 1999 decided to grant the application based upon the following findings and conclusions: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Avenue West proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Ina (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the properry, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Avenue. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green azea in several iocations is proposed for the total site. The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two empioyees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 pm., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, ar boats, ali subject to the following: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA !� 49-4Y3 2 a. The lot or area sha11 be provided with a permanent, durable and dustless sutface, 3 and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated 4 within the area. 6 This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 7 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 b. c. d. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (I5, 000) square feet. A site plan shall be submitted showing the layout of the vehicles for sale or rent, employee parking, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer pazking, leaving spaces for 3. Section 64300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principie use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, location and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the City Council. Tlus condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a mare intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) ca11s for neighborhood or communiTy commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). Yehicular access to the autdoor sales area shall be at Zeast sixty (60) feet fram the intersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersecfions on University Avenue closest to the property at Oxford Street to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet from the closest properry line. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless conducted within a completely enclosed building. This condition is met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. display of 28 rental vehicles. Page 2 of 5 q°l-�1�i 2 b. 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 :� � Q The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicies to enter, maneuver within the site, and e�t to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the pazking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk e�t. Tkus issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. The use wi11 not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. This condition can be met, if ineasures aze taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by 9ection 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be erected on the rear property line that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residenflally-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Avenue, has indicated in a letter that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the a11ey, creating muddy or icy conditions that were hazardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. o paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirements. Page 3 of 5 q1-u�F 3 2 WIIEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the 3 District 7 Plamiing Council on or about Mazch 11, 1999 duly filed an appeal from the 4 detennination made by the Planning Commission and requested that a hearing be held before the 5 Saint Paul City Council for the purposes of considering the action taken by the Planuing 6 Commission; and 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WIIEREAS, acting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Saint Paul City Council on Apri17, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WIIEREAS, the Council having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and of the Planning Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul reverses the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter. The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission erred in its findings based upon the following: The proposed use is not in compliance with goals of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan or the 1988 University Avenue Study which calls for neighborhood commercial- pedestrian development. 2. The proposed use and the lack of adequate ingress and egress to the site will force rental hucks and other vehicles from the rental facility on to the adjacent residential neighborhood's streets thereby creating traffic congestion in the residential neighborhood. Rental truck and other rental facility traffic in the adjacent residential neighborhood streets will diminish pedestrian and neighbarhood activities, will endanger child day caze operations and will otherwise impede the normal and orderly development of the adjacent residential neighborhood as contemplated in the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and the 1988 University Avenue Corridor Study, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon the above findings of the City Council and the errors in the findings of the Planning Commission, the Council hereby grants the appeal of District 7 Planning Commission; and be it Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the statements contained in the communication of the � � 3 District 7 Planning Council dated February 4, 1999, are further incorporated into the Council findings to the extent that they are consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Pian and the University Avenue Corridor Plan; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to District 7 Plauuing Council, Capp Industries Limited, the Zoning Administrator and the Plamiiug Commission. oR1��NA� Requested by Department of: Sy: Form Appr d by City Attorney B ��ifM+� ,f�/(-Z5 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council &y: Apps sy: Adopted by Council: Date _�� Adoption Certified by Council Sec tary Q9 -'�43 OATEINITIATED GREEN SHEET No 64039 g BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7t7 �� NUMBERfOR TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES ❑ G�YAiTOMiEY ❑ CIIYCt6R1[ _ ❑i�WNJRLfE0.VICFYpR ❑FiLNCLLLEERVIACCTC ❑ YAYOR(ORLAWSfAiR� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Finalizing City Council action taken Apr31 7, 1999, granting the appeal of the District 7 Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a special condition use permit for CAPP Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental facility at 1061 University Avenue West. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has fhis perw�rm ever worked under a contract krthis departmeM? VES NO Fias this persorUArm ever been d city empbyeeT YES NO Dces this person/firtn possess a sidll not nortnallypossessed by any curteM ciry employee7 YES NO Is this perso�rm a tarpeted ventlof! YES NO IF APPROVED S COST/REVENUE BUDOETED (CIRCLE ON� YES NO SOURCE ACtIVRY NUMBER OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ��Yy' C[tryton M. Robinson, Jr., Ciry Attorney CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nonrs Coleman, M¢yor Civil Diviston 400 City Hall IS WesiKelloggBlvd. Saint Pau1, Minnesota 55702 Telephone: 651266-8710 Facsimile: 651298-5619 May 13, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Seeretary 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal by District 7 Planning Council of Speciai Condition Use Pernut granted to CAPP Industries, Ltd., 1�61 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN Council hearing date: Apri17, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a resolution relative to the above referenced matter. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very hu yours, P �� Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure Go��: �u��._,.E �r��^� MAY 1 � �� DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director 25 West Fourth Sbeet Saint PauZ, MN 55102 58', CIfiY OF SAIl�Tr PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor March 17, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: 4 � ��✓ Telephoxe: 612-266-6655 Facsimile: 612-228-3261 �l�'r� �t�.=�.:'^� �c��Qp � �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, Apri17, 1999, 5:30 p.m. far the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: DISTRICT 7 COMMUNITI' COLTNCIL File Number: #99-052 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliTy. Address: 1061 University Ave. W. Property is located on the north side between O�ord St. and Lexington Parkway. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: Lots 20 to 27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 ofHyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: 9-5, Feb. 26, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 5-2, Feb. 18, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the March 24, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the heazing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. . Sincerely, 'V brw�c��yilwvwr� Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #99-052 Pau] Dubruiel Cazol Martineau .. •F}RSTRUN• 3� ._ NpT[GEOF Pi1Ri.iR }jE�]]11j� The Saint Paul City Coancit will conducf a public hearing on Wednesday, Aprii 7; 1999, at 5:30 p.m.in the City Council Chambers. Third Floor, City HaII-Court House to consider the appeal of the District 7 Commun9ty CounciI fo a decision of the Planning Commission approving a s'pecial cot�dition �sse permit for Capp [ndustries to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental.facility at 1067 University Avenue West (north side. between Oxford Street and Lexington Parkway). . Dated: Mazch tS. 1999 --'- � -� ° : NANCYANDERSON " „ AssistantCkiyCouncil5ecretary , � , , . . (Mei.20) � . DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Briars Sweeney, Inlerim Director CITY OF SAII�"f PAUL � Norm Coleman, Mayor rr�r March 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 31� City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 � 25 West Founh Slreet Spint Paul, MN SSIOd RE: Zoning File #99-052: DISTRiCT 7 PLANNING COL7NCIL City Council Hearing: Apri17, 530 p.m. City Council Chambers 99- �f�f3 Telephone: 65/-166-6655 Facsimi/e: 65]-228-3314 PURPOSE: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to allow operation of a Ryder Truck rental faciliry at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and Lexington Parkway). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION; APPROVAL, 9-5. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, 5-2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Three persons spoke. Two letters from residents were received. The District 7 Pianning Council voted to oppose the special condition use permit and sent two letters explaining their position. Dear Ms. Anderson: The DISTRICT 7 PLANNING COiJNCIL has appealed the decision of the Saint Paui Planning Commission to approve a special condition use permit for Capp Industries, Limited to altow operation of a Ryder Truck rentaS facility at 1061 University Ave. W. (north side between Oxford St. and I,exington Parkway). The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paut Planning Commission heid public hearings on the application on Jan. 14 and Feb. 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At its Feb. 18, 1999 meeting the committee voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the permit. The Planning Commission upheid the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a 9-5 vote on Feb. 26, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on April 7, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the Ciry Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, ! � �{ r I ,. Donna Drummond City Planner � Attachments cc: City Council members � SAINT TAVL � AAAA � �_� .�- �� o�e APPLiCAT10N FOR APPEAL Aepartment nf Ptanning and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hall Annex 25 Yi'est Fourth Street ' Saini Paul, MN 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT —�L�iu�-DD �wQts��2S �<<�Te.15 LOCATIOIJ ( AddresslLocation [�(zl �1e4T U��=`��r�( l��(�`� Name DiS'T{�-tic�" � Pl.ftr�'Nta Cc�U�VGL I Address h S�i NO CTF-i J�At-� S'�p4" City SA��7t'QR�W St.VV�F�Zip rn°�S Daytime phone�`�`�`� I PROPERTY Zoning File TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made fior an appeai to the: � i Board of Zoning Appeals '�City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph �" of the Zoning Code, to appeal a dec+sion made by the 6T QA�1l- Pc,�1N��Jp' LG��+/��SS��w on �-�z6 , 19,�f�` . Fife number: ag �� (date of decision) GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feei there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusai made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeais or the Planning Commission. "i1�C CltS"CM(� Z Qi�1F3�NC Cov:vu� F-e.��c,'1tRt i�e {�«C'v: c�M��C,�tYJ 'UI�C(P-� t N i`�'`�j PP i. \ 5 � P/J 'TO tht,.L� lu � S "t�UGK. P+2.c��- �4 tL�� 'ro o p� A�e. a3 T' � s �GC�4+—+�v�1 �W "M2 ��,Ctu��VC— 195v !�/��. 'f'1�S �IS� t5 .`O'� iN S��SYl+�N�lfi c�,.�,p��Mi�.e- w�T`1 �%''�"eA - r�e 4r,4h�� ccw�preKe«Sw2 p�An1 ��r - Me rEpProae.fl iags �JN�vi,R,Cc'� Av�E, tA('t 4T�%f1�� 1�P�� , ViC, v+i� rOt Hkve 1�2Q�1�i'�-- �N� ct+er,y h-^0 2qf'es'iS �� N+�'lA�' C�iT RACvA f� S��`l �pU�� "'t{atA� ��r1 c�tnal'lo QW�'2F1`« � ,�`�,�, �,e 4-WUL� TD �42 fe-t ��5 �sNely�tNe�Cnh.t �t�PNSe c�F Ca �u':� �u �'N1 LQk� f�i� lM� ICT�' �L�MJtiv,��Zy kvr+�'v�� )'t'i� ��k.K cE AueS} ��rN d�V�J�.h�� -A�t�. W�� huL- J� (.lc'�qe.l' Attach additional sheet if necessary) ApplicanYs �.�u-�e o�s�ic�� p.�cn��vu�. 3 Date 3 � 1-ti City agent� 31„� APPLICATIbN FOR APPEAL �-�� Department of Plannirtg and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hal! Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, M1V 55102 266-6589 APPELLANT Name Q��r't�� 'i Qu�+a�c�VG- co�Luut� Address 6�� T�`� A�-e- `�� I City `�•Q�' St.� Zip SSio�, Daytime phone 2�c �6`6 PROPERTY Zoning File Name ��`3L3 /Gt4�pQ ��O�S��eS ��t�� LOCATION Address/Locaiion i061 �'��r� ��ti��y��f A�^h`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals �� City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section Z� , Paragraph � of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision made by the �+• P��' P��`+'b' «�'""µ��'^" a� z��Lb , 19�. 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Ay 4► µ�u�SM �w�- Tnp (b�euzd C-vr � p�esmn a�,�ao� �c,e Gk, �r �S �'�o �� i�e u�ys �r�at� a�o �ws.p Attach additional sheet if necess�tyj n� Q�W �PTZ`1�5 S�`e- H.ts BePtiU flzS�Er�iD� ApplicanYs signature ��'-� ��`v� Date Zi �< <`4 City agent �f"' �`"e o�srn� � p'.n M�cHn�{ 5a+�vusun► u L� � 9q-yy3 � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-15 date February 26, 1999 WHEREAS, CAPP INDUSTRIES LIMITED, File # 98-323, has applied for a Special Condition Use Permit under the provisions of Section 60.544(2) of the Saint Paui Legislative Code, to allo�v Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles on property located at 1061 IJNIVERSITY AVENtJE �xIEST, legally described as Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Pazk, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WIIER�AS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission on Januar�� 14 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its ZoninQ � Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, o�vns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposin= to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucks), which will operate a corQorately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. R. huiidin� on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. A decorative wood fence will be placed along the alley to shield residences to tlle north. The existing pavement will be co�ered with a new 2 inch . bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in severai locations i: proposed for the total site. moved by Field seconded by in favor 9 against 5(Geisser, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin, Shakir) , Zoning File �98-323 . . - Page Two of Resolution ' � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Omum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbaily to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the expected hours of operation will be 6 or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, ail subject to the following: a. Tl:e lot or area sltal! be provided rvith a permane�zf, durable and dustless snrface, and s/:a!! be graded an�f drained as to dispose oJall surface water accumulated witltin the area. La r� This condition will be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, according to the submitted site plan. Vekicu[ar access to t/re outdoor sales area skrrfl be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) sfreets. This condition is met. The two intersections on University Ave. closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Pazkway to the west, aze both over 115 feet from the closest property line. No repair or refinnrslting s1:a11 be done on tlte lot un[ess conducted witltin a cornpletely enclosed building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no repair or refinishing will be conducted on the site. d T/:e nrininrrrnz lot are�r s/rall be frfteen tltorrsand (IS, 000) sqrrrrre feet. A sile pia�r shall be submitted s/�owing fhe layout of t/re vekicles for sale or rent, emplayee parking, a�:d custonier parkireg. This condition is met. The Iot area is 36,970 sq. ft_, �vell in eacess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan sho��rs 43 pazking spaces. Of these, I S aze required for employee and customer parkin�. leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Pianning Commission ma}• grant approvat of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find tl�ai: � � 9q-y�3 Zoning File #98-323 , � Page Three of Resolution a. Tl:e extent, location and intensity of fhe use wi[l be in substantial compliance tivitl: tl:e Saint Pau! Comprelrensive Plan and any app[icable subarea plans w/eich were approved by the city counciL This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the Comprehensive P1an (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attractinb new businesses to add to the tax and empioyment base (Proposal 1, page 16). However, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plan, currently under review by the City Councii, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the Ulocks on University east of Lexington (p. 56). b. Tlte use rvil( provide adequate ifrgress and egress to mininrize �raffic congestio�: ir: t1:e public streets. � This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on Uni�'ersity Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use rvi!! not be rletrin:eratal to the existing c/:aracter of tlie development in ike ir»f�iediate �ieigli6orleood or eradanger tlee public /tealtli, safety und general welfare. " This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitigate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104(12), a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on tl�e rear property line that abuts residential uses across the ailey. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidentiat uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No aliey access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires thnt all outdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glaze and arranged to reflect light awa�• from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan reeiew for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter � that the previous rental business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran Zoning File #98-323 Page Four of Resolution into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were hanardous for vehicles. Ryder has indicated that they do not plan to wash vehicles on the site. �l T/:e rue wil! not impede the uormat and order[y development and improvement of the surroundin; property for uses permitted in the district This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13) requires a minimum of one square ft. of landscaping for every 10 sq. ft. of paving for parking facilifies. The site pIan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of green space, arranged in 5 azeas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip beriveen the sidewalk and the parking area. Tlus equals approsimately 2,100 sq. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. fr. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the S ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan revie�v. � e. The :�se s/:a[I, in af! ot/Ter respects, conform to t/te applicable regulations of tlte district in w{tich it is located � The use is capable of ineetin� all other requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's LegisIative Code, the appIicafion for a Special Condition Use Permit to allow Ryder Trs, Inc. (Ryder Trucks) to opetate a corporately-owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiies at 1061 University Avenue West is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, witli plantings as approved during site plan ret�iew. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shal! have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off f:xtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of tlie property. 6. The west driveway shall be chained off to prevent access �vhen the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on sitz. � y9-yy3 Zoning File #98-323 Page Five of Resolution . � 8. Ryder will regulariy distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to retum a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on adjacent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � � 0 � � 99 -yy 3 Saint Paul Planning Commission City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 26, �999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Mmes. Donnefly-Cohen, Duarte, Faricy, Geisser, McCall, Morton, and Messrs. Corbey Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, Johnson, Kramer, Nowlin and Shakir. Mmes. *Engh and *23ordin and Messrs.'�Kong, *Mardetl and'VSargulies *Excused Also Present: Ken Ford, Planning Administrator; Jean Birkholz, Virginia Burke, Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Nancy Homans, Allen Lovejoy, and Larry Soderholm, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff; Fred O��usu, City Clerk; and Lorrie Louder, Saint Paul Port Authority. I. Swearing-in of New Planning Commissioner - Fred Owusu, City Cterk Mr. Harold R. Fotsch �vas sworn in as a Saint Paul Planning Commission member by Mr. Fred Owusu, City Clerk. • Commissioner Fotsch stated that he is from the Merriam Park neighborhood and has lived there over 34 years. He and his wife have raised ten children. He has been involved in the Merriam Park Community Council and Community Park Community Services, which runs the Merriam Park Community Center, and also the CapitofRiver Council (District 17) for the last eighteen years. He noted that he is a strong supporter of the inner city and believes that the inner city is where people should live. II. Approval of Minutes of February 12,1999 MOTION: Conrmissiater Fie1d n:oveJ npprova! aJtlee n:inutes ojFebrunry I2, 1999; Commissioner Kraruer seconded !ke'nrotion wleicl� carried unar:in:ously on a voice vn1e. III. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that at its earlier meeting, tl�e Steering Committee set the date for the anmial retreat for April 30, ] 999. More information n�ill follow. Commissioner Johnson is co- chair alona with Nancy Frick and Martha Paust. Sug�estions are welcome. Steering Committee also discussed tlie quadrant liaison position. No definite decisions liave been made. Mr. Ford �aill be working on the issue. � 'yY /},i t (. '✓ �;. ""_ 3) To make ihe moratorium extension fully legitimate, the City Council also introduced an ordinance, not just a resolution. • -� -- 4) In addition, Councilmember Bostrom has introduced a substantive ordinance that says � what the Planning Commission recommended, which may be adjusted. The public hearing on the substantive ordinance will be next Wednesday, March 3, at 530 p.m. Chair Morton announced that the Phalen Corridor Preferred Altemative, recommendezl by the Planning Commission, has atso been accepted by the City Council. Mr. Ford asked members to return their copies of the Phalen Corridor DraR EIS; they witl be useful to staff. V. Zoning Committee #98-323 Cano Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles at 1061 Unive:sity Avenue (beriveen Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Field stated that Zoning Committee approved this case on a vote of 5-2. MOTION Commissiaier Field n:oved approva[ of the requuted special condition use pern:it with conditions to a!!ow Ryder Trs, Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rer:t trucks, ntotor homes and automnbiles nt 1061 University Avenrre. There was a letter from the District 7 P(annin� Co�ncii at each member's place regardin� Yheir position on tlie conditions. Commissioner Geisser stated that she woufd like to hear from those who voted in opposition at � Zoning Committee. Her concern is that aitiiough this area is zoned properly for this use, this is not the best use of that land for future development considering the long range plan for University Avenue. In this letter from District 7, they also mention safety issues regarding prosimity to schools. Commissioner Shakir stated that he, too, is a little disturbed about this use because University United and many community people are in tl�e process of plannin� a strategy for University Avenue. He would like to hear more from University United and the Mid�vay Chamber of Commerce before this is approved. He feels diat Ryder Trucks is not the t}�pe of business thaY they want at that location. Comm issioner Kramer stated that he is one of the two members of the Zoning Committee who did not voTe in favor of this permit. Mr. Samuelson, Executive Director at District 7, spoke and presented information at the public hearing. Commissioner Kramer has rivo major concerns: 1) The ].and Use Plan recommends that this site be considered for nei�hborhood commercial and pedestrian uses; o6viously, this is not that type of use; and 2) this site has only one �vay to get into it; you need to be westbound on the ttorth side of University Avenue. Legally, you can't use Lexington Plrkway and you can't cross from eastbound because of the median. Because tliis business wi(I be drawing from adjoining communities, people will not be familiar wiih tiow to enter and this will force tra�c into the neighboring streets. This has caused difficu[ty previously; we received letters fi'om neighbors about broken windo�vs because of the large trucks ntmbling down the streets. Canmissioner Kramer will not support the motion to approve. He � � � doesn't think it meets conditio�s a, b, or c under #3, and he doabts that it meets d. surrounding deveVopment wi11 be adversely affected. �q- yS/3 He thinks the `;' - ,` z Commissioner Gordon at Zoning Committee voted to approve the application. The site is , properly zoned for this use. It may not be the best use for this location, but the Commission has never insisted that zoning aQQlications be judged on whether the application puts the property at issue to the "best" use. if iYs a permitted use, that's ali that's required. The applicant did work at length with the neighborhood to resolve a number of issues, reflected in the conditions. The applicant agreed to provide written instructions as to how to access the property without having to use neighborhood streets. This wi(1 not involve heavy, extensive tntck traffic. He thinks the application ought to be granted. Commissioner No�vlin believes that Commissioner Gordon is correct in sayina that traffic is not a legitimate issue here. He feels that this use is clearly inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan when judged from a lono term perspective. He thin4:s Yhat it is consistent from a shoR-term perspective; iYs consistent with zoning; and it's consistent with maintaining some use on ttiat property. Iie feels that this is a perfect opportunity to put in a five-year limit condition. They have a five year lease. The ptan for that area is calling for change and we would like to encourage the landowner io become par[ of that change, not to oppose it. Commissioner Field voted to suppoR this application at Zonin� Committee; he wili support it today, as wetl. He stated that at the public hearing, Michael Samuelson responded that the Midway Chamber of Commerce hadn't taken officia( action, but that Director Ellen Watters indicated their position was not for or against the proposal. They wouid like to point out that the facility runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Plan for the area. ln the testimony given by the applicant, that property has been vacant for a period of about five years. They have tried to rent it to a hiaher intensity use, but have been imsuccessful. Commissioner Corbey asked if the problem witl� drainage on the rear of that property has been taken care of. Commissioner Gordon noted that tl�ere is a condition that requires that any water from washing of vehicles be drained ativay from the atley. Ms. Drummond informed the Commission that the issue of drainage had been discussed. Apparently, there is a problem �vith water draining from the back half of the site into the alley creating icy and muddy conditions in the alley. Staff S�as also discovered that there is no storm sewer in Universi�;' Avenue, so the whole issue of drainage on the site is best left for site plan review. One of the conditions for the special condition use Qermit is that this use meet all of the requirements of site plan review. Mr Beach is well aware that this is an issue on this property. The n:otion on iheJloor to approve t/te reqrrested specia! con�lition use pern:it with cor:ditions fo allow Ryder Trs, Inc. to nperate a corparately ownecl store to lense or rer:t trucks, nmtor /eomes and automobi[es at IOGI University Avenrre carrierl on a roft cafi voie of 9-5 (Geisser, Johnsat, Kramer, Nowlin, SJ:akir). #99-016 Dr Irvinu Hermnn Trust - Nonconfonniug use permit to allow indoor car sales and car detaiting at 233G Territorial Ro�d, between Carteton and Raymond (hancy Homans, 266- G557). MOTION: Conamissiorrer Pield n:oved rrpprovrr! of tLe requested no�:conjornriria use permit ivirf: conditio�ts to affow iru[oor cc�r s�des rtud car delaitiug a12336 Territoria! Road beAveen � 99-yy3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, January 14, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. r� � � City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 95 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Faricy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, Vaught and Wencl Gordon Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP fNDUSTRiES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - Special Condition Use permit to allow Ryder Trucks under a lease from Capp Industries to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Donna Drummond requested a layover for February 4, 1999 because the site plan required with the application was not submitted in time. Donna Drummond showed slides of the property and area. Barb Bolar testified that the area would rather have more shops because they are trying to make the area more attractive, and peopie friendly. She has fears that Ryder Trucks would not be a very attractive business, and there is vacant property across the street and she fears nobody would want to open the business with this unattractive business. Barb Bolar was told if she wished to come back when there was a full staff report, she woufd be welcome to come back. Bar6 Bolar stated she would fike her comments to go down in the record, as she may not have a chance to return. Gladys Morton motioned that the pubiic hearing will be continued when all the reports are in. Adopted Yeas - 7 Qrafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: S��`,i[l-6* �C,UI /lr,/.� nAt,C-> U °",.��, `�n�^'"^'-� � Carol Martineau Donna Drummond Recording Secretary Zoning Section Approved by: Litton Field Chair • � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hali and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Now(in Carol MarFineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderholm of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. q9-yy3 � CAPP iNDUSTRIES - Zoning Fife 98-323 - 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford and Lexington) Donna Drummond read the staff report and showed slides. Commissioner Faricy asked when the hours of operation for the Ryder Truck facility will be determined, and did the District 7 Planning Council receive a copy of the staff recommendation? Donna Drummond stated there is no requirement in the zoning code regarding hours of operation. That is a condition the committee could add if they chose. The District 7 Planning Council did see a copy of the staff recommendation, aithough their letter was drafted before they received it. Commissioner Engh inquired as to how long ihe property has been vacant, what Public Works had said regarding drainage, and how this schematic is different from when Midway Rental was there and trucks were going through the neighborhood. Donna Drummond replied that the property has been vacant at least 5 years, and the a!!�y in back is not improved. It is muddy when it gets wet, and that is part of the pro6lem, She didn't know if draining the water to University would create an icy condition. She assumes there are storm sewers there that wouid drain the water away before it could freeze and create a problem. The east entrance would be directiy south from the building and the other exit couid also be used as an entrance. This site plan would be a reduction from four curb cuts to two. Commissioner Field asked to have clarification on the wording "more intense developmenY' in the staff report. Donna Drummond responded by saying the development proposed for this site is a very small building of 1500 square feet. In a more intense development there would be more bricks and mortar on the site as opposed to a smali building such as this. Commissioner Mo�ton asked how many years ago Ryder was there. Joe Van Ornum, owner of Capp Industries, stated that Midway Rental was a past tenant of Capp Industries until five years ago. Midway Rental had a multifaceted and somewhat messy rental business that rented some Ryder trucks. Ryder Trucks is a corporation that has rules ar.d regu(ations that they run themselves by as opposed to a smaller operation. Ryder runs a cte�n operation and their intent is to have a clean property. Commissioner Gordon asked if there were any other plans to develop this in the five year span afiter Midway Rental left. Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1999 98-323 Page 2 Joe Van Ornum stated Capp Industries tore the building down that was there, because itv✓as an eyesore. They have had the property for sale or lease for the past five years, and have taiked to many people with different ideas. Some of the uses the distriet wouid like to see ate notfinancially feasibie._ They have looked into a number of opfions and are p(eased to have a ctean, tow traffic development and believe this a good business for the site. Commissioner Faircy asked if Capp industries had a meeting with the District 7 councii. Joe Van Ornum stated he met with District 7 and two neighbors that showed up at a meeting orie week ago. Several issues were discussed, sucfi as the (andscape issue (Joe Van Omum passed out a plan of landscaping along University Avenue that was redone by their architects), and stated they are more Yhan willing to talk to Disfrict 7 to work out the different issues. Commissioner Engh stated the site plan notes talk about the drainage, and it states there are no curbs on the alley or street side of the properfy to preserve fhe existing drainage patfern. ts this a problem? � Joe Van Ornum stated that doing the front curbing with the landscaping, the water will be directed from the site to drive areas, as opposed to over the sidewalk. The alley in back needs repair and he suggested the neighbors discuss this with the City or amongst themsefves, if this is not a City-owned alley. � David Liset, Secretary of the District 7 Community Councit, read a Ietter from the District Councii. Commissioner Engh asked iftfierewere any offier organizations with a position on this application? David Liset responded by saying the other organizations didn't have a chance to review this. Michaet Samuelson, employed by the District 7 Planning Council, asked that if this conditional use is granted, District 7 would like to see some additional conditions that would heip mitigate the concerns fhey have. Specificai(y, tfiey oppose the chain tink fence, as it takes away fhe character of the avenue. The fence should be a wrought iron design. Along the alley, a screening fence should be a minimum of 8 feet. They would like to see specific language in regards to landscaping. that it not be crushed rock but green space. The noise level is a big concern. They wouid like to see the rental lot closed at a decent hour. They would like to see the placement of the building up on the avenue; that would orient the business to the street. The other concern is the issue of the truck access and they would like to see Traffic Engineering directed to see whether or not a curb cut in the median couid be made. The safety issue with schoois nearby and trucks tuming cn Oxford with no stop signs could be a safety hazard, Commissioner Kramer asked whaf fhe Midway Chamber had to say. Michae! Samuelson responded that they haven't taken any official acfion. The Director Eilen Watters indicated th2t their position was not for or against the proposal, but they would like to point out that this facili:y runs counter to the 1988 Shardlow Pian for the area. Commissioner Faricy inquired whether Mr. Samue(son and Capp Industries couldn't get together. � Michael Samuelson replied that they have not had an opportunity to get together, but wouid likP to get together to work out their disagreements. 9 q=Y�13 Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1989 98-323 � Page 3 - Commissioner Gervais asked about the east bound traffic on University, and whether east bound traffic could go north on Lexington, take the ailey, and enterthe property from the back on tHe ailey. Michaei Samueison replied they haven't because City Code does not allow alley access for commerciai uses next to residential uses. Comm;ssionerFieidaskedaboutfhehours. WhatwouidDisfrict7liketoseeforhoursofioperation be approved. Michael Samuelson said he would like to speak to Ryder before commenting, but specifically 6:00 a.m. unii19:00 p.m. wouid be appropriaie and not atiow trucks to be dropped off after hours. Joe Van Ornum replied that they could take the fence out and eliminate it with the exception of the alley fences. Theis posiiion is to be a good neighbor. Commissioner Kramer asked if Ryder wouid be leasing from Capp industries, and what the length of time is on the Iease. Joe VanOrnum replied that Capp is the Iandlord and Ryder is the tenant. There is a five year lease with an option to extend after the five years. Commissioner Field asked if the vehicles that Ryder would be renting would be new. Joe Van Ornum answered yes but he's not the expert. � Commissioner Field stated that he was asking because of ihe concerns the neighborhood has � about washing of the vehicies on site, and the potentiai effluent generated as a result of this and aiso the potentiai for repairs and changing oil on the site. Joe Van Ornum stated thatthe committee should ciarify the language in regards to using the word repair. Commission Field also stated that anoiher condition shouid be no return of trucks after business hours. Randy Ahern, representative of Ryder, repiied when you have drop off sites for people across the nation, who are not familiar �vith the {ocation, it is hard to put those restrictions on a consumer rtot to drop them off after hours Commissioner Kramer stated that it wouid be in Ryders interest to sit down with District 7 and address some of the problems. Randy Ahern and District 7 agreed to meet within two weeks and the case wouid be laid over until February 18, 1999. Commissioner Engh asked about more information on the drainage and trafhc in the neighborhood. Commissioner Kramer moved to lay the case over until February 18, 1999. The pubiic hearing was ciosed. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: � � �' v Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: Aooroved bv: ��.`�',�,� Donna qrummond Zoning Section 9 q- yN.3 MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 18,1999 - 3:30 p.m. • City Council Chambers, 3 Floor Ctty Hail and Court House 15 West Keilogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: � �J Field, Engh, Faircy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Nowlin Peter Warner, City Attorney; Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. CAPP INDUSTRIES LTD - Zoning fiie 98-323 - Speciat Condition Use Permit to aliow Ryder Trs. Inc. to operate a corporately owned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes and automobiles. Ms. Drummond presented the staff report and stated the concerns of District 7. Commissioner Field asked Ms. Drummond to give a report concerning the material Ms. Drummond sent out to the Commissioners. Ms. Drummond stated that there was a meeting held Tuesday February 16, between representatives of Ryder, Capp industries, and District 7 P{anning Councit. The issues discussed at that meeting were: Fencing, landscaping, adding a left turn lane in the center medium, washing and repairingtrucks on site, building orientation, prohibiting after business hour truck drop offs, and drainage. There appeared to be an agreement on ail of these issues which were surrtimasized in the memo Ms. Drummond handed out. Based on this meeting, Ms. Drummond recommended nine conditions for the Special Condition Use Permit which are stated in the staff report. After the meeting, additional discussions took place among the District 7 Planning Councii representatives, and they distributed a letter stating their continued opposition to the Special Condition Use Permit. One of District 7's concern is there is no left turn lane in the medium at University Avenue. The'fraffic Division staff in Pubiic Works stated to Ms. Drummond that University Avenue is a County Road so the County would have to make any decisions concerning University Avenue but would ask Public Works staff for their recommendation. Pubiic Works staff stated they would recommend against adding a left turn lane that cuts into the medium at that location because Lexington and University is an air quatity intersection and adding an additionai turn lane with cars idiing would add to the problem of air pollution. Public Works staff also said they would have safety concerns about adding a turn lane there. Commissioner Gordon asked what happened between February 16 and February 18. Ms. Drummond stated the Executive Director of District7 had discussions with additional members of the community council and the neighbors of the proposed site, and they expressed their continued opposition to this perm+t. Commissioner Gordon asked if any of the concerns raised in the �ebruary 18 letter affect the Zoning Staff's recommendation with respect to this application. Ms. Drummond stated that the Zoning Staff's recommendation would remain the same because the District 7 concerns are basad on that particular use being piaced on that property, and in the Zoning staffs opinion the property meets the conditions that are in the Zoning Code, and there is nobasisfordeniai. CommissionerGordonaskedwhatwasthereasonfornothavingafenceatong the University edge. Ms. Drummond stated because of objections by District 7, Ryder Industries said they would not put up a fence on University and the west edge. Commissioner Gordon asiced if District 7 was more specific in their letter, on how the development is inconsistenf Zoning Committee Minutes February 18, 1999 Fite No. 98-323 Page 2 with the University Corridor Plan, or why the screening is inadequate. Ms. Drummond_stated Disfrict 7 befieves this development is not the type of intensity that is recommendefi the University Corridor Plan in terms of square footage and use. Commissioner Engh asked if the Zoning Staff had another idea about the University intersection. Ms. Drummond rep�ied in some of the discussions at the Tuesday meefing Ryder offered to have District 7 put together a hand-out to give to its customers with a recommended route to return trucks to the site usirtg the Date Street exit off of 94 heading west on University wfiich would eliminate the need to make a!eft turn into the site. Ryder wouid aiso inciude this information on their 800 number when people cal! for information on how to get to the site.' Commissioner Engh asked if there was any discussion on signage to prohibit trucks from driving on the residential streets. Ms. Drummond stated there are certain roads designated for truck routes in the city but also that trucks have a righf to drive on any street that is the closest to get to their destination once ihey are off the truck route. Ms. Drummond believed Pubiic Works would be opposed to putting up signage that said trucks are prohibited on these residential streets because they are not prohibited. Commissioner Kramer asked if trucks were prohibited on Lexington Parkway and if the only legal way a truck could enter without a left turn lane is if they are approaching from the east and are west boundonUniversity. Ms.DrummondrepiiedthatCommissionerKramerwascorrect. Whentrucks come down University heading east they would discover tfiat they couidn't turn feR fhere and they would have to continue down to Oxford and go around the biock. Commissioner Kramer was concerned that a situation would be set up to encourage tF�at. Commissioner Gordon asked how many trucks woufd be rented at this site in an average day. Ms. Drummond stated an average of five or six trucks per day at this location. Commissioner Faircy moved to approve the staff's recommendation. Commissioner Gordon seconded if. Commissioner Engh and Commissioner Kramer voted agairtst the motion. Commissioner Fietd stated the motion carried and would be forwarded on to the Planning Commission for their consideration on February 26, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. Commissioner Gordon moved that the Zoning StafF look further into the possibility of a left turn tane off of University Avenue. Commissioner Kramer seconded it. The motion was passed unanimously. Adopted Yeas - 5 Drafted by: �� Carol Martineau Recording Secretary Nays - 2 Submitted by: �� Donna Drummond Zoning Section Approved Chair n U \J i 99-�f�f3 � 1. " 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ZONING COMMITTEE STAFP REPORT ______�______________________ FILS # 96-323 APPI,ZCANT: CAPP INDUS`PRIES LIM2TED DATfi OF FiEARING: O1f14/99 & 02/04/99 CLASSIFICATION: Special Condition Use LOCATION: 1061 UNIVERSITY AVE. W. PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 20-27, Block 2, Simonitsch Subdivision of Blocks 11-14 of Hyde Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PRESENT ZONING: B-3 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §60.544 (2) STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: O1/28j99 BY: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: O1/22/99 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 03/23/99 A � B C D PUE2POSE: Special condition use permit to allow outdoor leasing of automobiles, trucks, and motor homes. PARCEL SIZE: 36,970 sq. ft.(a total of five parcels with 312 feet of frontage on University Ave. and a depth of approximately 119 ft.). EXISTING LAND IISE: Vacant. SIIRROUNDING LAND VSE: North: East: South: West: Single-family residential in a RT-1 zone. A used car lot and other commercial uses beyond in a B-3 zone. The Lexington Branch Library and commercial uses in a B-3 zone. A fast food restaurant and other commercial beyond in a E-3 zone. E. ZONZNG CODE CITATION: Section 60.544(2) of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pa•+med automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to conditions detailed in finding 2 of this staff report. F. AISTORYfD2SCIISSION_ Permits were approved in 1940 for a root beer stand and in 1958 for a drive-in restaurant at this site. A site plar was approved in 1981 for an addition to an existing building (Jartran Leasing Garage) which is now gone. The property most recently was us_d as a rental business. �� , Zoning File #98-323 � JanuaYy 28, 1999 _ Page Two G. DISTRICT COIINCIL RECOL•Il�SE�NDATION: The Thomas Dale/District 7 Planning Council is meeting Thursday, January 28th regarding this application. It's Physical Planning Committee has recommended denial. Two letters have been received from neighborhood residents in opposition (attached). H. FINDINGSe 1. Capp Industries, Inc., the applicant, owns the five parcels at 1061 University Ave. W. proposed for the automobile, truck and motor home rental store. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. (Ryder Trucksj, which will operate a corporately-owned store. The submitted site plan shows a 1,400 sq. ft. building on the northeast corner of the property, a total of 43 oversize parking spaces, and two curb cuts on University Ave. Thirty-five of the 43 spaces will be enclosed by a 6 ft. fence, which will be chain link along University Ave. and decorative wood along the alley to shield residences to the north. The existing pavement will be covered with a new 2 inch bituminous overlay. A total of just under 3,000 sq. ft. of green area in several locations is proposed for the total site. � The applicant's representative, Mr. Joseph Van Ornum of Capp Industries, has indicated verbally to staff that there will be one or two employees on site at any given time, and the e�cpected hours of operation will be 6� or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although exact hours have not yet been determined. 2. Section 60.544(21 of the Zoning Code permits outdoor sales space for sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats, all subject to the following: a. The lot or area shall be provided with a pezmanent, durabSe and dustless suzface, and sha12 be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface mater accvmulated within the area. This condition wi11 be met. The existing pavement on site will be covered with a 2 inch bituminous overlay, aceording to the submitted site plan_ b. Vehicular access to the outdoor sales area shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the iatersection of any two (2) streets. This condition is met. The two intersections on Uaiversity Ave- closest to the property, at Oxford St. to the east and Lexington Parkway to the west, are both over 115 feet fron the closest property line. c. No repair or refinishing shall be done on fke Iot unless conducted within a complete2y eaclosed Building. This condition will be met. The applicant has indicated that no � repair or zefiaishing will be conducted on the site. 9q-yy 3 2oning File #98-323 � Januazy 28, 1999 Page Three d. The miatmvm lot�area shalZ be fifteen thousaad (25,0001 squsre feet. A site plan shaZl be submitted skowing the Zayout of the veh3cles for sa2e or rent, employee parkiag, and customer parking. This condition is met. The lot area is 36,970 sq. ft., well in excess of the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. The submitted site plan shows 43 parking spaces. Of these, 15 are required for employee and customer parking, leaving spaces for display of 28 rental vehicles. " 3. Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code requires that before the Planning Commission may grant approval of a principle use subject to special conditions, the Commission shall find that: a. The extent, IocaEion and intensity of the use will be i.n substantial compliance with the Saint Pau2 Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea pZans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met in general, although new policies currently under review would encourage a more intense development of this site. The Economic Development Strategy chapter of the � Comprehensive Plan (1990) generally supports business development, and this project would create a new business on land now vacant. The District 7 Plan (1979) includes a policy that supports attracting new businesses to add to the tax and employment base (Proposal 1, page 16). IIOwever, the University Ave. Corridor Study (1988) calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses on this block (p. 45), and the draft Land Use Plaa, currently under review by the City Council, recommends "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" development for the blocks on University east o£ Lexington (p. 56). b. The vse wil2 provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition can be met. There is adequate room for vehicles to enter, maneuver within the site, and exit to prevent traffic congestion on University Ave. However, there may be a need for the applicant to reconfigure the parking spaces nearest the east entrance to prevent the necessity of vehicles backing onto the sidewalk to exit. This issue will be addressed by Public Works traffic staff during site plan review. c. The use wi12 not be detrimental to the existing character of the deve2opment in the ia+mediate neighborhood or endanger the pub2ic health, safety and general welfare. � This condition can be met, if ineasures are taken to mitiaate the impact on adjacent properties. As required by Section 62.104{12), Zoning File #98-323 January 28, 1999 Page Four a visual screen of 6 ft. must be errected on the rear property 2ine that abuts residential uses across the alley. Such a screen is indicated on the site plan. Section 62.104(9)f. generally prohibits alley access for nonresidential uses abutting residentially-zoned land across an alley. No alley access is proposed by the applicant. Section 62.110 requires that all ontdoor lighting be shielded to reduce glare and arranged to reflect light away from adjacent residences. These requirements will be enforced during site plan review for this project. In addition, a resident across the alley on Sherburne Ave., has indicated in a letter (attached) that the previous renta2 business washed vehicles on the site, and the water ran into the alley, creating muddy or icey conditions that were harzardous for vehicles. If Ryder washes vehicles on-site, provision should be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. instead. d. The use wi2l not impede the aormal aad orderZy deve2opmeat and improvement of the surrouadiag property for uses pezmitted in the district. � This condition can be met. Section 62.104(13} requires a minimum � of one square ft, of landscaping for every IO sq. ft. of paving for parking facilities. The site plan indicates approximately 3,000 sq. ft. o£ green space, arranged in 5 areas on the site, slightly under the 3,200 sq. ft. required for the amount of paving on the site. The intent of the Zoning Code's landscaping requirement is to buffer the facility from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed landscaping should be re-configured to provide a minimum 8 ft. strip between the sidewalk and the parking area. This equals approximately 2,100 sg. ft. The remaining 1,100 sq. ft. of open space should be placed to buffer adjacent properties. The configuration of this landscaping, and the type of plantings to be used in this and the 8 ft. strip, shall be determined during site plan review. Sn addition, the 6 ft. high chain link fence proposed alo�g the south (University Ave.) and west sides of the property should be black vinyl-clad, to icc�prove its aesthetic appearance. This, coupled with the required landscaping, will improve the aopearance of the property and encourage investment in and improvemeat of adjacent commercial properties. e. The use shaZZ, in a11 otker respects, confozm to the appZicab2e regulatioas of the district in whieh it is located. The use is capable of ineeting all other requirem=_nts. � qq-4Y3 Zoning File #98-323 • January 28, 1999 Page Five I. 52aFF RECO�NDATION: Staff recommends approval of the special _ condition use permit to allow outdoor rental of trucks, automobiles, and motor homes based on findings 1 through 3, with the €ollowing conditions: 1. A six (6) ft. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the alley side of the property. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft, of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the parking area, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other rewirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. A chain link fence, if errected on the west, south, or east sides of the property, shall be black vinyl-clad and no higher than six (6) feet. The fence should be placed next to the parking area pavement, inside of the 8 ft. landscaping strip. 6. If vehicles are washed on-site, provision shall be made to drain water away from the alley and toward University Ave. � 7. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. � �3 � SPECIAL CONDlTION USE PERMIT APPLICATION Saint Pau! Zoning OJf ce II00 Ciry Hall AnnPx 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN55102 266-6589 APPLICANT Name Capp Industries Limited Part�ners�ip/Ryder TlZS, Inc Address 7951 — 12t�z Ave. S. City Bloomi�19'ton gt, NAi Z�p 55425 Daytime phone 612-854-6608 ext. 14 owner PROPERTY LOCATION Fiydc AddresslLocation1061 University Ave. St. Paul Legal description: T�ots 20-27 B1k 2 Sim�nitsch Sub. of Blks 11-14 Current Zoning �3 � TYPE OF PERMIT: Application is hereby made under the provisions of Chapter Section , Paragraph of the Zoning Code tor a: �Special Condition Use Permit � Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor C onditional Use S SUPPORTING INFORMATION: supply the information that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary) • SPECIAL CONDITION USE: Explain how the use will meet ea • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDfTIONAL USE: Describe how the use • MODIFICATION OF RIVER CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Explain Applicant's s is ch of the speciai conditions. will meet the applicable conditions. why modifications are needed. Date U City agent__(�?� C `2. 99-4y Capp Industries, Incorporated (612)854-6608 December 14,1998 Paul Dubruiel Saint Paul Zoning Office 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE: 5CUP - 1061 University Ave., Saint Paui, MN Dear Mr. Dubruiel: Enclosed is a Special Conditional Use Appiication for fhe above referenced address. The tenant that is proposing to go into the site is RYDER TRS, Inc. It w�ill be a corporately owned store. They plan to lease or rent tnzcks, motor homes and automobiles. Under Article 64.300(c} #2, certain things aze required for the conditional use to be approved. The site and the proposed tenant both meet these requirements as follows: l. The lot will be provided w�ith a permanent, durable and dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water within the area. 2. Vehiculaz access to the site shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) streets. 3. No repair or refinishing shall be done on the lot unless within an enclosed building. 4. The lot azea is approximately 36,800 square feet. This meets the minimum size of 15,000 squaze feet. Capp Industries is finishing up the proposed site plan and wiil provide you with a copy as soon as it is done. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. 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Gl•�u:,r_ _ _e-r�'."_ u�,_�Gu-�-..u�..-�. ---__ ---------------------_-------- ----- -- ------------- ---'.��..�'� ��",-------- �7��=�-__�-�� - � -- � ---------- --------- -- -- ---------- -- --- ----l-o so_�a'��-- �- --- ---- --- ---------- - --- --- -.�'t�'� 7��-. �s�� y ----- -- y — -- --�-5�"-�yy=-73%1---�-t--�`s�"-7�.9= ��/7. ---- � ------�-��.��-u;�_.�: _ �� : �9-�y3 � 1/11/99 To: Zoning Committee From: J.E. Briley 1053 Sherbume ave St Paul Mn 55104 Re: Capp Industries Limited Zoning File #98-323 I wish to state my emphatic "NO" to the application of Capp to acquire the,properry at 1061 University Ave for the use of Ryder Trucks . Ryder was once our "neighbor" for many years with dissatrous results. First, they drove their trucks down Sherbume Ave like maniacs while children piayed in front of their homes and occasionally lost a ball or two in the street and ran to retrieve it. Fortunately, no truck happened by at these times but if one had, the child would have ultimately been hit . Secondiy, these trucks are quite heavy and with excessive speed become quite emballanced. I witnessed two of them aimost tip over while trying to make a tum off of Sherburne & Oxford to retum to their home base at 1061 University Ave. Third, these trucks have loosened my porch windows and broken several of my neighbors windows. � I believe these attrocities are enough to rebuke even the idea for a Ryder Franchise at this location. I realize that something is needed in that azea for a tas base but please not Rvder. Another thing that comes to mind as I write this request is that trucks aze forbidden on residential streets except to make deliveries and absolutly none on Lexington Pazkway yet these trucks were allowed to continually use both streets as a thoroughfaze to turn azound instead of tuming around on University as they should have. Furthermore, when the owner was approached he was totally unresponsive to compliance. In closing I can't possibly conceive of the idea that your office would grant anyone this inesponsible (he kept the piace filthy with trash out back and a dog that bazked insessantly ail night ) and lacking in good business & neighborliness ethics the right to return to the scene of the crime and reimpose these attrocities on us. Consequently, we aze all opposed to this request. Respectfuliy, y � . 1/ �� J.E. Briley � q�-yN3 s��ii��e _. . _ . �� 14 � 3 �i �ry.. ._< CTTIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAIvTIING DISTRICTS 2 1. SiJNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGFiWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN-PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAYfON'S BLLTFF 5. PAYNE-PHALEN '� NORTH END 7 THOMAS-DALE _ 8. SUMMIT-UI3IVERSTTY 9. WEST SEVENTH 10. COMO 11. HAMLINE-MlDWAY 12. ST. ANTHONY PARK 13. MERRIAM PARK-LEXTNGTON HAMLII�'E-SNELLIit'G HAMLI'�'E 14. MACALESTER GROVELAND 15. HIGFiIAND 16. SUMMIT HTiZ � 17. DOWNTOWN � - ZONING FILE � �J ZONIPiG �lLE �� T�OMAS-DAIE DISTRIC7 7 O Q. __. '-,�,'�", �° 99-4y3 11111 IL � 111111�: , �. . . . �• i .�•. � • • - • . •�� i�� •��• �.�I. 0 � � � a� � � �� el ,,� . _ ; e:.. ; ,� � li�� • , m Q� �: �..,� • l l i� � . i �.'� l i� � � �QQ'� �Q� , ��el.�i � �� °P � ' � , �� ' •• �� - _�'Iit��l�d � . ,: ...... �.,� �. ��........ �;I �� ,� tllllltll Ili I IIIIII ��'ii��`��.. �G:.�... • � � • • �M� ��Yi ��j • � � � • ��....-_ " L � w rr • II�1�1.. . . . i � ��_�V . . O av E. . , � ....� - ...�.. � e....,..... � .... .. �_�: • �� 1 • •, �� • • • • • � • • • • • � � � • 3�/ � . �� . -• _ - F C A u�Tr� �'� LEG=r�7 SCt�. PJ�POS� zan.�g dls;ri�� t�undary I �+ 1 � GiTT/7TllJ suSj_�t ro �� t;—L � � �7 DATc�� ' P ?'- ,y ro �'�— ; PLtdG. D;S7.�� t.1A° r o one Izmily •.^ eomme: s•e' � 9� � o � �j t�.�:o (amity ♦.m � i��ostcl_ , ' �'?S j�-� Q nu'.;i?le iz,.,:: f V vz=a�: ; _ "" ' _ .. ,�". 1 �,,,;.;" ��II,.'• :'�-� I I'I I`r' �-' DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock, Director CITY OF SAIN'T PAUL Norm Calemax, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROb1: RE: February 16, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Donna Drummond, Planning Staff �ow+��, dn�w� 99-yy3 Telephone: 651-266-6655 Facsimile: 651-228-3261 #98-323: Capp Industries SCUP Application for 1061 University Ave. W. This is an application for a special condition use pernut to operate a Ryder truck rental facility at 1061 University Ave. W. The public heazing was held on February 4th, the heating closed, and the case laid over untii the February 18th Zoning Committee meeting. This was to allow time for � representatives from Ryder and Capp Industries to meet with District 7 Planning Council representatives to discuss appropriate conditions far the SCUP. The meeting was held on February 16th, and agreement was reached on all outstanding issues. Listed below are the issues that were discussed, and the consensus achieved for each: � 1. Fence along University Ave. and the west side of the property. There will be no fence errected along these edges. 2. Fence along alley adjaeent to residential uses on Sherburne. A 6 ft. decorative wood obscuring fence will be errected. 3. Landscaping. There will be a minimum 8 ft. strip of landscaping instailed along the University Ave. edge between the sidewalk and pazking lot. District 7 prefers grass or shrubs with trees. Ryder/Capp want something that can be maintained and survive in this situation. Details of landscaping wiil be determined during site plan review. 4. Adding a left turn lane in the center median. Public Works staff indicated they would recommend against adding a lefr turn lane mid-block here because of its proximity to Lexington Ave., for pollution and safety reasons. District 7 agreed to draft an information sheet in conjunction with Ryder, that Ryder would distribute to its customers, detailing the best route to take to return trucks to the site to avoid the need to make a left turn and go azound the block through the residential neighborhood. Ryder also agreed to provide this information to its customers on its 800 tofl-free number. 5. Washing and repairing trucks on site. Ryder will not do any washing or major repair or maintenance of trucks on site. Only minor maintenance, such as replacing windshieid Zoning Committee February 16, 1999 Page Two wipers or filling washer fluid reservoirs, is anticipated. 6. Building orientaHon. The building will be placed on the reaz (northeast) corner of the lot, as originaliy proposed. Ryder felt this building placement was essential for how the site will function, and District 7 agreed tiiat tlie building at that location would serve as a sound and sight bufFer for the neighbors across the alley. 7. Prohibiting after business hours drop-off of trucks. Ryder felt it was necessary to ailow customers to be abie to drop off trucks after normal business hours, as this is an industry-wide pracrice. They agreed to chain off the west driveway after hours, and with signage, direct customers to drop offtrucks in front ofthe building. Ryder anticipates that on a Friday or Saturday night, there might be 3 or 4 trucks dropped off after hours, but during the week this would be much less. 8. Drainage. The site currently drains approximately half to the alley and half to University Ave. It was recognized that drainage to the alley creates muddy and icey conditions in the unimproved aIley, but also that there is no storm sewer in University Ave. It was agreed that the drainage issne will be reviewed during site plan review, and City staff will require Ryder to create the best drainage pattem for that site given the conditions there. � Listed below are staff-recommended conditions for the SCUP, based on the consensus reached at � the meeting: 1. A six (6) fr. decorative wood obscuring fence shall be placed along the aIley side of Yhe properiy. 2. A minimum eight (8) ft. of landscaped greenspace shall be placed between the sidewalk and the pazking azea, with plantings as approved during site plan review. Total landscaped area on the site shall equal a minimum of 3,200 sq. ft. 3. The property shall have no alley access. 4. Light fixtures on the site shall be directed down to the surface with appropriate cut-off fixtures to prevent glare for adjacent residences, and meet all other requirements for outdoor lighting as specified in Section 62.110. 5. No fence shall be errected on the University Ave. or western edge of the properiy. 6. The west driveway shall be chained offto prevent access when the business is closed. 7. No washing, or major repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be allowed on site. 8. Ryder will regulazly distribute to its customers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent unncecessary driving on ad}acent residential streets. This will be developed by the District 7 Planning Council, in conjunction with Ryder. 9. The use shall meet all other conditions of site plan approval. cc: Joe Van Ornum, Capp Industries Mike Samuelson, Thomas-Dale/District 7 Planning Council � 99-�1�t3 �� District 7 �z� Planning Councid 689 North Dale Street SCeint Pa 651�98 5072 65I/298-5068 (off' ) � February 4,1999 Zoning Committee St. Paui Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paui, MN 551o2 55103-I644 (fax) Dear Zoning Committee Members: The board ot directors of the District 7 Planning Council passed the foilowing motion at its January 2s. 1g99 meeting. This position was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at both our Physicai Planning Committee meeting, held on January 11, and at a speciai biock ctub meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, heid on January 27. Itilotion: That the District 7 Planning Council oppose the proposal bei�g made by Capp Industries to Vocate a Ryder Truck Rentai facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foilowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with ihe recently adopted Univers�ty Corridor Pian; •(That) there should be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the bt is unacceptable (6 fooi. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and that we need more infortnation on landscaping plans. � We have taken this posftion because we have not been convinced by the representatives trom Capp Industries that this proposed trudc and motor home rentai business use wouid be a weicome addition to ihe biock or to the surcounding area. Whi�e it may be an allowabie use at this bcatan, we contend that it is not at ail compatibte with efther the surrounding area menwa tiv t�ies Un vers ty Avenuehat our community has set for potentiai commerciai develop Our organization has participated in the deveiopment of and have adopted the recently completed University Corridor Plan that was put together by a co��ation of communiry and business groups aiong the avenue. It is our feeling that this proposed conditional use violate most of the severai desired Vand use principals laid out in this document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense autoftruck dependent use within an area wfiere our plans call for a more pedestrian orientated business use. It wiil also bring unwanted truck traffic to both Lexingion Parkway and io Sherbume Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from Universfty Avenue. Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Safety of pedestrians is also a concem that has been vo'�ced by our residents. Located just one haif biodc io the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronatd L Hubbs L'rfebng leaming Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of studeMs to this area each day. �Ne cor�tend that the poterdial exusts by atlowing of ihis increased vehicte traffic atong t1n'�versity Avenue, lhis � business could cause heaith and safety probfems for pedestrians in this immediate area. Besides our concems over ta�d use and safety matters, there is a very important concem over other overaii aesthetic of this poterrtial lwsiness. We aiready have an existing U-Haul rental business just iwo �bcks to the east that is atready causes a visual blight within our community. The addition of this new business would add to this existing problem. Without adequate and "p�easing" screening, landscaping and fencing materials to shietd these trucks and motor homes from their commercial and residentiat neighbors. this business wili oniy add more visual blight to the avenue. We hope that you wiil see fit to both listen to our cohcems regarding this business and vote to deny it a condftionai use pertnit to open at this site. We shoutd be abie to ask for something berier and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue woutd hopefuily receive. Sincerely, ��-e.%� W� �""'/ Keith Walker, Chairperson District Seven Planning Councii cc: Councit Member Jerry Btakey Adjoining residents of ihe site Distdct Seven Planning Council Board of Directors � � ,:t.s � District 7 Planning Council 689 North Dale Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 65I1298-5068 (office) 651/298-5072 � February 18', 7999 Zoning Committee St. Paul Planning Commission 25 West Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 551o2 Dear Zoning Committee Members: SSI03-1644 Cf�) 99-yy3 After meeting with representatives from both Capp Industries and from the Ryder Corporation on Tuesday, February 16, the District 7 Planning Council Executive Committe@ has decided to reaffirm its opposition to the application for a conditional use permit for a trudc rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue. The originai position, taken 6y our board of directors at our January 28 meeting is as tollows: p1 to ion: That the District 7 Pianning Councii oppose the proposai being made by Capp Industries to bcate a Ryder Truck Rental facility at 1061 West University Avenue for the foliowing reasons: • That the proposed development is not consistent with the recently adopted Universiry Corridor Pian; •(That) there sfiould be a more productive use for this land; • That the fencing proposed for security measures along the west and south edges of the tot is unacceptable (6 foot. high chain link); • That screening of the lot from both adjoining neighbors and from University Ave. is inadequate and • that we need more information on landscaping pians. While we are appreciative of the offer by Capp industries and Ryder to remove the proposed chain link fencing irom University Avenue and to improve landscaping of the proposed truck rentai bt, we_are still unconvinced that this proposed truCk and motor home renia{ business use would be a weicome addftion to the block or to the surrounding area. Our one main concern is the lack of direct access to the site from truck traftic along University Avenue. It has been demonstrated that unwanted truck traftic wiil be required to gain access the lot trom resideniial streets and from a city parkway. Neither of these routes are aliowed to be used by truck traftic and would cause a hardship by those whoie tive adjacent to this proposed business. Salety of pedestrians is a major concem that has been voiced by our residents. Located just one haH block to 1he east is ihe new St. Paul Schoot System's Creative Arts High SChool and the Ronaid L. Hubbs � Lffelong Learning Cemer. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directiy behind this property is a famiiy day care provider with stots for over twenty chiidren. We corKend that by a44owing this increased trudc and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Sueet, Sherbume and Serving the neighborhnods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lowes Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway Charies Avenue, this business will most I�Cety cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. � While this business may be an atbwable use at this bcation, we stli �ntend that it is not safe,ft is rat at ail compatble with efther ihe surrounding area nor with what is the currerd standards and plans that our comrtwnity and the city has set for poteMiat commerciai development activities aiong Universify-Avenue. 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I 1 '� � �--+ � � U F-� C� � � � � � Q � a 0 0 � a 0 V W � z w > a � h a � a � � x � � � ? � U Z ti � O CL (� x U � �] � Ga .� W w X � ��-.-� �-�'ema�""'�'a�m � .a.,� _�_._— — i . _.. ' .' - — i.. - -�..,.. . . .-, -_ ., ..e .. ., . _ . . :. . ........._ _ :.. —,.., -.— _ - , UI�'IVERSITY UN1TF..D Housing in the area was built for laborers and most is 75 to 100 years old. Much of the housing is in very poor or deteriorating condi- tion. Removal of some structures either to al- low for new in-fill housing or to create small areas or parks which are needed as open space is recommended. Creation of a park as a nei;h- borhood amenity and f or conversion of Univer- sity Avenue to a boulevard as it approaches the Capitol will increase the desirability of a new housing development adjacent to or near this open space. A critical mass of new housing is necessary, however, to provide a neiehborhood feel and create identity for the housing. A va- riety of development types will gve the new housing added appeal and also attract varied target markets. A large new housing develop- ment or in-fill housing should be desi�ed to fit in contextually with other neighborhood structures. Also, new housing values should not be significantly different from existing home values in the area. Additional study is needed to determine how housing alon� University Av- enue may be integrated with retail develop- ment at Dale and other commercial develop- ment along the avenue. Study Area 2 includes the Midway, or Snelling and University, shopping district, the focus of retail activity in the Uni<�ersity Avenue cor- ridor. This shoppin� district had the fourth largest dollar volume of retail sales among major retail centers in the Twin Cities. It has a re�onal draw and we have determined that the potential e�sts for significant additional retail development serving neighborhood resi- dents, area employees and persons from MAXE�'III.D RESEARCH GROUP UlVIVERSII'1 AVFaV'UE CORRIDOR STCJDY Page $6 beyond the unmediate azea. Retail develop- ment should be concentrated between Snelling and Le�na on Avenues so shoppers can find a large selection of stores in a relatively con- venient, compact area. Additional general mer- chandise, apparel/shoes/accessories, food, miscellaneous retaii stores and personal service firms will be successful in the Midway area. Office development should be oriented toward community business to take advantage of the shoppers visiting the area. Attorneys, insurance fizms, real estate offices and the like can play off the re�onal draw of the shopping district. Given the low vacancy rates in office buildin�s in Study Area 2, additional office development may be possible but should not be encouraged at the eapense of retail development. Housin� in adjacent neighborhoods is well- maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is unportant to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is unportant, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age. Potential for new devel- opment is limited within adjacent neighbor- hoods but would be possible on University Av- enue with hi�her density housing acting as a buffer between the intensive commercial devel- opment of the avenue and the adjacent low- density residential areas. New housing near both University and Lexington and University and Snellin� is recommended. Study Area 3 has the smallest resident base of the three study areas due to the predominant commerciai/industrial land use m the area. � �— ;.tr- � r -` " ' - - , _ ,i, _ _ _ _ _ - '" �' : _- � _ �i � - ' ' - ; Y� i _ _ - - - � - - _ " °- - �.:i" " _ _ - . . _ _ - i4-.y = _ _ - .:3.� 0. .•i...;P _ _ _ � � _ � " - � a-..�. :�i:C ��. � � _ .r..... - . 4_, ".. 'i��:..i?:::v:�i�p.r � _ - ' :l`.�...: _ � JRN-05-1999 15�23 FROM FROM ST. PHUL PED CT7Y OF SA1NT PAUL Narm Cnlemcn, Mapar TO 96410293 Di:PAli3MfM OP Pi 7NING & ECONOMIC D&VFJ.OPML•NT Pomela Whccltcl; Directar 25 WeslFounL St�ee( .SmnrPaul,:NN35/If) Deveiopment Pri�nciples for University Avenue FINAL DRAFT Jannary 4,1994 P.02 qq_yy3 Tcic7ihone: G724GGa6S5 Faulmlle: G72-22B-32G7 Mfdway Deve)oPment CoAaborative The �vtidway Development Collal�orative created ihese Devefopment PrincipJ.es for Universiiy Avenue. Crroups that paiticipated in the ItQi.dway Developmeni Collaborafi.ve included: IJniversity Uni.ted, fl�e Mid.way Chamber of Comtnerce, dxe Snelling I3amline Community Council, tl�e I.exington Hamline Community Council, t�e Merriazn Pazk ,;ommunity Coun�il, d�e 13aznline M�dway Coalition, �lie Aurora SL Anthony Community Development Corporation, District 7 Planning Covncil, the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Frogtown Action All.iance and Disirict 8 Planning Counail and tbe City of St Paul Department of Planning end Economic Development Purposes These development principles have been developed to gwde fi�ture investraent irx the University Avenue corridox. 77ie intent is for the guidelines to begin articulating a positive vision tl�at encourages puUlic and private investrnent in. U�e area. Design of development projects will T�e reviewed with re�ard to its impacts in terms of scal.e, design aesthMic £� - tors and economic impact on surrounding Uusinesses. Tl�er;.es and feazures of interest for r�ew development tiiat are importanY tn tJie business and xesidential communities are reflected in the principles oa;�r�r,� tnearx `' - 7'he principles also identify key redevelopment challenges tI�at could benefit from creative public sector i�3volvement. 77�e development principles should be used to encourage public as well. as private invesirnent. University Avenue adjoins residenVal nei�hbor.hoods for most of its ]ength. One premise of U�ese development principies is that thc future of fl�e commercial and residentiai azeas aze inferdependent. A11 of flie avenue responds tc� the chazacter of surrounding neighbochoods and ce�lain focal noinfs along tt�e avenue aze or shnuid become ceriiers for commvnity life.: Wlule these guidelines do not replace ci.ty ordinances and siandazds they do se '• to halance shori-term market tealities a��d a[ong-term vision for w[�ole urbaa commvnities. ?hese guidstines are an advisory supplemenC to city ordinances and stendards and should be rcferred to in any sit� pian revievr pracess. Develo}�ers are encauraged to utiliae these prineipies £or compxel�ensive planning for specifc site develoFnneat projects. I-iaving development principles for the avenue and its different segments will help to ensuze the z - JRN-05-1999 15�24 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED TO 96410293 P.03 �� y y 3 Developmenl Princrplerjr�r UnlversilyAvenue eacl� individual invesbnent reinforces other investments in the commercial an.d residential areas and improves the quality o£life and commerce. The Collabozative heiieves that development princi.ples wi13 serve as guideiines to promote J�ie1� qvality design. and construction. 1t is 9atended �hat tbe arraronriate eitv staff wu1 make notential develoners awaze of these �uidelines. This shared set of developm�nt principles for tbe avenue wi11 £ac�131ate a smootlter ne�ghborhood and 6us;ness �eview psocess of individuaJ projects. These guidelines do not repiace city ordinsnces and standards that apply to sI1 �. developmenf projecYs, most of whieh �enf�rced fhrongh the site plan review process. These guidelines are an advisory supplement to city ordinances and standards. Previnus Planning The Midway Planning Collaborative Uas reviewed previous plans for University Ave»ue and ncigl�horhoods atong it, inc(uding ttie foltowing: 1. Univezsity Avenae Corridor Study (1988) 2. Souttt Saint Anthouy Paztc Plan (1992) 3. Lexington-J�amline Plan {1993} 4. Thomas-Dale P{an {J 997) 5. Hamline-Mid.way District Plan (1979) 6. TJesign for Public Saf•ety {a citywide plan with special relevancy, J 993) 77re Collaborative has drawn ftom all of these plans and thanlcs ihe citizens a��d organi�ations that developed them. �i, Principles for the TAt+*s Len�t� nf the Avenue 1. Commercia] and msidential parJting nceds must be managed to avoid conflict. Sl�axed use loCS shouTd be developed where possi.ble. Parking serving the commerciat corridor must be adequacely buflered wbere it adjoins zeside�xtial propertY through landscaping, feneing, et:c. Wl�ere space for commerciaJ pazking zs noC available, residents and Uusinesses sl�ould wotk witli the City to develop m.utually bena5ciat alceznatives. 2, Alleys aze often signifcant buf�ers behueen residential a��d commercial ases aad shoold be maintained as such. Attrackive walls, fending and landscaping s1�ould help furCher defne these Uuf9''ecs. 3. Some portions of University Avenue are appropriate for l�ousing and commerciaJ/residentiaT development. Por e�nnIe I�octsing of 3ight or moderate density would be appropriaie around TJniversity and Raymond, University and Fairview, University and Dale and liniversity and Snellin�, 2 JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. PRU� PED T0� 96410293 P.04 O� y y3 � Devefnpmnn� Principles far L)nivarsiry Avemre � 3s4. Buildings shouTd be oriented to tiniversity Avenue and aligned with t6e street where cansistcmt with use, Jot size and configuzztion m support the goal of an uxban and aesd�eucally pleasing sireet scape. Buildings should be cJose to the sidewa]k where appropriate and cansistent witii surrounding developmenY. Open space wit3� abundant �zeenezy and trees belueen buiiding facades and the sidewallc aze allowed where ap� and consistenY with surroimding deve3opment. Cano_ _s and ot3�er facade akiculation can also address the goal of having an aestheticalJy pleasing su�eet scape wifl�out regviring that buildings be places at the sidewalk. Modvlation of fiuilding massin� and open spaces can create interest along tite Avenue. � 45. Transportation modes shouid he integrated and balanced. TUe tl�ree predominant modes ere cars buses. and waliting with a�� increasing presence of bildng. These uansporfazion modes should all function safely and canvenaently alon� the entire length of d�e avenue. Design of projects shoufd incorporate pedesfrian walkways, Uike access routes and bike racks in accessible, secwe and clearly idetriyfiable azeas and Chere should be ctear sfriping of wheelclvsir. access points � 66. University Avenue should continue to be a primary pub3ic transi.t corridor in the Twin Cities region. Bvs sl�eltrss and transi[ acccss points should be iniegrgced as a pari of site plen devetopment for projects and should be cleazly demarcated with appropriate signage. ; Pubiic transii service should Ue improved including, s_helters and rider aeeess poinrs. Plannin� for. development should include assessment of iransit needs, traffte volume, speed, flow and pazking requirements. ( 67. Suildings on University Avenue shouId k�ave attrecti.ve pedestrian comiec4ions to tl�e a.venue. Ofiice development and newbousing types sl3otild. be locaied along the corridor. ��8. Landscapin� in pubIic right oi'way sUouid be created and sustained along the corrzdor and shouid refleci the dif'ferent cbazact�rs of varions segments of flze avenue as welJ as e�nl�race bio-diversity. An assessment district ta support this type of landscaping and to l�andte on-going maintenance on ilxe Avenueshould be explored. ��Q. Developers are encouraged to provide more than the minimal amonnt of landscaping required by code. Green space is of special significance in community shopping areas with pedestrian aodes. �°j0. PubJic safety is criUcal to tl�s success of the avenue. The Deszgr '�r Public Safely prineiples shoul.d 6e foilowed. Tiie Police Department should be asked fot commenfs on site plans fox deveiopment projects. � 181. The avenae must continue to meet air qvaiity standards and otlxer environmental standards. JRN-05-1999 15�25 FROM FROM ST. Pt,�.IL PED TO 96410293 P.05 Dcvelopmen! Prrncfplesfrn• UniversrryAvenrie �]��. Azchitecturally attractive baildings should be renovated and redevetoped whenevex possible. New constructzon projects should be designed-to fit wifhin the svrrounding urban. context and complemeni adjacenti pr.operdes. � 1�3. Parking Iots shoald be designed to be weU lighted and where the� i�order resi.den.Gal pr.operties tot 1igt�ting should not r_egative]y impact the residenv�.. areas. { �] 34. Signage wi1J conform to minimum zonsng regularions and si�ould Ue attractive and complementary to the cl�aracier of the street Signage should cleazly mazk where parking is avai3able and where bus stops and nedestrian pafbways aze located. � 145. Linivexsity Avenue has dii'ferent chazacteristics from east to r�est. DeveIopment and public investment shouid be enwaraged to build. on the chazacter of tl�e Avenue at di .ff.er.eat points througlZ bailding and street scape design. For example: ce]ebrating tl�e Souti�_ Easi Asian busittess commvnity at ibe east end and tbe arts district on the west end. �aoh segment should evoke. a different uzban Slavor or a uniaue < zse o£place that reilects the neighborhood and populalions ihat live a��d work xhere. As a starting pmposal the segmenrs couid be: • Capitol Appzoach east of Marion • Three commvnity commercial strip segments in azeas: from Marion to Lexington, from Lexington to Snelling on the nortJ� side and from Snelling to Prior. Within these community commercial strips, il�exe aze three different arban design types: (a) Neigl�borhood s3wpping nodes at selected locations; (b) A predominenily of3ice district from I�eaith Fast (former Mid.way Hospital) to Pr.ior•, (c) Generai commercial distsicts that fIl che stretche: etween the two previovs urba�i design types. • Regional sflopPing district from Lexinglon to S3ielling on tlie soutfi side • lndasbia) disTrict frnm Prior to Carieton • Midtown urban villa�;e around l2aymond • Wesfgate Office Paric I3ighway 280 -Transfer Road See map. TI�e developmenl principles in tl�e sections Be1ow coztespond to each of the segments afthe avenue. j 156. It is desirabie Utat vacant end Ulighted buiidings along Universit Avenue be r.edevelaped in I<eeping wiil� raarket forces to prevent an appearance of ncglect and deterioration as � we13 as to pr.eserve jobs and property tax base. Vacant lots awaitinQ zedeveiopment � sh0uld be maintained to prevent an appearance of ne le ecY" 99-�y3 � Ih7. To ensure that TJniversit} Avenue is as pedestrian friendly as possible, develapments should minirnize or rednce curb cuts where possible and shazed curb cuts for adjacertt JRN-05-1999 15�26 FP.OM FROM ST. PAIIL PED TO 96410293 P.06 Q��L �� / 7 Devetopmenl Prfncfples for Unn�ersi�j+Avenue parking azeas shoald Ue encouraged.. Where aJleys are the sug�ested method of ingress a��d egzess w commezcial parkin�, adjacent pmpeny owaezs must agree to this vse and mast work with zhe businesses to ensure aJ1ey use is feasible and fair to all. Wliere existing alleys serve as a point of access to pazking Iots, si�nage should be ased fo control speeds and ageemenls between msidents and Uvsinesses about n.�ntcnance and ase of tt�e atJey should be encouraged. ' .� Z3. Prineiples fAr fLe Capitoi Agnroach 1. BwJdings shouJd have a scale and quality similar to whaL the Capztol Area I�.rchitecture and Planning Board has approved noith of the capitol. 2. Tlie streef scape shonid be well-planted and J3ave a civic, semi-monumental quaJily. 3, O�ces shou[d be 13xe primazy laad use on iJniversity Avenue; Rice Street has mor.e potential as community retail; mixed use buiidings with a r.esider =al component are encovraged-. , C. Principles for Neiehborhood ShOnnins'vodes Commercial land uses shouJd be inte�rated with surrounding housing, making a whole �nd continuous neighborbood environm.ent. Land use ixansitiqns stxovid be addressed via buffers, mixed use projects, piacing parking behind bui]dings or to the side ofbvildings,; creatSne higher density housing on. i]�e avenuc, etc. pesign of projects should be pedesf.rian £riendty. 2. F.,ach pedestrian-oriented neighborhood sliopping node should G:oncenirated, prefcxably no more d�an two b]ocics long, wiih concentrated retai! antl service basinesses. 3. Buildings should be built up close to the sidewatic unless ti�ere is a demonsirated pedestrian design amenity such as abundant greenety and ttees. Canopies and odxer facade articulation can alsa addzess'tlie goal ofl�avin�s an aesthetically pleasuzg street scape. 4. 5. It is imporcant at intersections for buildings io "hold the corner.," 8�at is, to be ]ocated out near the sidewalk of bofb streeu. IvTvltz-story and mixed use bui]dings are strongiy encouraged, w a building height and mass compatible wi4z adjacent commercial and residential areas. G. Buildings need to 1�ave windows onto die street and towud parldng Iots so tl�at people can see in and out of retai7 and service businesses. As a guide3ine, at leasc a0 percent nf the fzont facade of new or. reconstructed buildings sl�ould t�e devoted to windows and doots. JRN-05-1999 15�27 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PED Develnpmen[ Prrnclples for UnPoersiry Avenrm TO 96410293 P.07 9q� yT 3 Pazking lots s3�ould be to the side or w-rapped around il�e reat of build�ngs and need w fie landscaped wherever possible. Shared use of pazking is strongly encouraged to reduce tJie amounf of asphalt and curb curs. Where 1he localaon of Pazki ,; on the rear of com�nercial areas is adjaceni to residential properties, altematives such as pazking to the side or in front may have to be evaluated. 8. (�storrier parking areas need to be cleazly identified with simpie signage. V1hen possiUle free or voitcher parking sl�ouJd be identified wiii� good signage to he3p pmvent encroachment of commercial parking into residential areas. 9. 77�e sidewalk azeas sbovld have dcsign feafures that produce a pedestrian scale: reJatively small basiness frrontages, awnings, decorative sueet lighu, trecs {bue avoid bIocicing signage}, streei fumiture, sidewall< or patio cafes. ,.--�-- - '---'-- - • , ,.,,-- "—° -' -,•-. -- ,. .��, "�nC .«--" :tfi{:is"srJ-od�¢'�ac�nu�ri�,_ ?"+_rt...� . _m99 � , 7YJ87}748!""r+t.�c � J?�. New consin�etion and addition proJects should be Urick, br.icic face, stucco, its equivalent or betier, � T.. 2. 3. Principle.s for General Commerciai Areas Atone Communitv Commereia� Strips Large-scale. or auto-oriented businesses should-fn-r�y-�s= b� �parated from adjoinin.g residentiai property by wa]Is, fences disiance and landscaping. Given the mixture of building setbacics on these blocJcs, site planning with consideration for adjoinin� properties along the avenue is impor[ant to avoid a c33aotic appearance. T3viidib�s sliould l�ave w�ndows on the sueet even if il�ey are set bacJc from the sidewa3k.: 4. 7'o thc maxi3num extent possibie, par3cing lots should be loeated beside andlor behind buildings. Paricir� lou in front of bvildings shoaid be limited when possibJe to two rows ofpaxltin�. � 5. Parking lots need to be defined by landscaping and separated from tl�e sidewallc by s3�rubs, wali and/or fencing. 7he pazking lots shovld be sef Uack from the sidewallc at ieast 6 feet so �aY trees can. grow well in the spacc or sfuubs can be massed. �. Bvildings should have masonry exteriors, preferably of bxick or of decorative block, its eqnivalent or better. SreR�xynTllsERS'SpounheiQ:arverr;ty��uincR..�N JRN-05-1999 15�28 FROM FROM ST. PHUL Pm TO 96410293 P.08 9 9' y y'3 Developmern PnnciplaJor pniversily �)w:aue E. Prineiples for the Rceional Shogping Dist»ce "$ig Box" stores are appropriaYe and should be designed in an urban styie (in terms of buiJding mass, scale,lot confguraD.on, visual presence on the street and pedestrian access and safety). Tbese developments should present an accessible and inviting visual impact on L'niversity Avenve and adjacent streets thmugh the utilir.ation of wet]-designed entry dbois, windo��s facade coJors and building materials, wa3J deiinitions and architeciural ar1.i¢u3ation. Enuy doors must reJate to the placement of parking as well as tt;e location of U�e srreet and sl�ould be convenzent For pedestrian cusiomers and transit customers, as we13 as automobile customers. 2_ Parking lats must be adeqvate (generally 5 pazking spaces per l,t'0 gross sq. fE. oF retail). For Uuildings that J'ront on commerciai avenues, no more tl�an 40% oFthe parking shouJd be locatcd Uetween tbe bailding and the commercial avenve, wit3� tJte remainder (60"/0) located oz� the other sides of ihe building. W7�ere possible streett�red-paridrtg tam�tiiat aze azcliitectara13yn1eesin� and frt to the sca]e oPthe surraundine develonment shoald }�e explored as an altemative to large, spread out patking lots that dominate tl�e site. Parlcing Jots should Ue developed to provide safe, wel1.-lit, attraetive e3early mazlced pedestrian friendl.y pathways between separate buiidings, deveJopmenis and streets. ; 4. Trees, s3�nabs,low walls, decorative metal fencing and decorative Jighting should defne the avenue's sidewafk edge and sixouJd break up lazge parking IoYs into more 1�umen- � scaled spaces. Cneen landscaped area should total 15,percent of tt�e non-built azea. � Ptazss and sidewafks wiili oecorafive surfacing and artistic features may be considered as I partial fuIfillmeni of this reavirement when annronriate 773e use of native landscane � where ar� �roptiate. is encoura.eed. ' '1'he site's perimeter should l�ave a set6ack of: at least 12.feet witi� a-sk�sdet[le eauivaient of a tree pianted� every twenty-fivc feet. C3wn�ing of trees mav be considered. The perimecer of alI paz�)<ing„areas should be visual3y screened with a 2.5 eeY higl�,hedge and/or decorative metal 3 feet '� fence and grass e�ctending frc..� the I�edge/fence w the sidewalk. � Within the parking 1ot one tirce shovld be pmvided for every twenty-f ve pazkin� spaces. An island that is a1 Jeast 9' by J 8' {the si� of a parldng space) shall be pr.ovided for each txee. Crrouping of trees within the pazking lot is mcommended where possible to facilitate irrigation andhcalth ottrees. An irrigation system should be provided; die preferred system is an underground, automated inigation system. The plantin� specifcations need to indicate suffcient biacic dirt ta support future groweh of irees. it is recommended that so�� be three feet deep with t�rnn,r�usr•a,ns�x�nuri.�a�«mfxs.wna 7 TO 96410293 P.09 JRN-05-1999 15�26 FROM FROM ST. PRUL PE� Develnpment Principfes frn' Univeisrry Avemin, 143fl35 sG. ft. of permeable surface �rea to support each tree. Nec-. aees sliould be a minimum af 3�.5" in diameter. J'�r « P„rat trePS do not meet ihe mauirement7 5. Lxterior 6uilding materials should be brick, decora6ve, bJock, stucco, its equivaJent or better. .. . I G, Lexingcon Pazkway frontages must Provid� landscaping suitable for the park�xay. � ]. �'rinci»les far Office Disiricts T^.'xpansi.on of office space is suongly encoura{;ed. 2, Office cJusters wiil ]iicely have larger. and taller buildings with Iarger parkin$lots than most sections of the avenue but flYe buiJdings shouid still be related to the avenue wi.th most of ihe parkin� to ihe rear.. Tf feasible, underground or ramped parking are pmferred. Aarking lots ti�at front on th.e avenus or that adjoin. residential areas should be especial]y well landscaped. � a 5. 6. G. 2. J3uiiding hei�ht at�d mass should Ue compatiUle with adjaoeni comm�eial and cesidential areas. Commerciat Jand ive� should be intermixed with of5.ce eivsters so that employees ca�� walJc to resfauranis and other convenience Uusinesses. Of37ce clusters should 'nave g Pairly high tevel o£ pedestxian am�nttY to �ncouraga wa3kin6 to ncarby sexvices and riding transit to worJ<. rxterior i�uildint materiats si�ould Ue of bricic, zts equivalent or bettex. Bui3din�s shauld haue windows facing the avenue. Princinles for IndustriaJ Aistriete Strc;ets and U�e size of devel.opment pazcels need to be sized £or industrial aciivity and uuck maneuvering. Designing for pub3ic safety is important. 3. Bui�diags that front on the avenue should have windows facing ilze sueet a��d be macle of masonxy construcrion, preferablY witiz brick facades, or of decorative bloek, its equivalent vr Uetter. �� G➢edlryrs2ttl.Sf.ASSpovatritL'nivs+sih^�mnr,X.w�x� ` 4 JAN-05-1999� 15�29 FROM FROM ST. PqUL PED TO 96410293 P.10 9 9' y�' 0 • DevelopmenrPrinciplesjorUniversityifvenvn_ 4. Although tl�e avenae will not have a pedesf�ian character 'vx industcial districts, a basic 3eve1 of pedestrian.accessrbility must be provided—sidewalks along s[reets, safe bus stops, and some oP1he iandscaping and ameaity ofnewer industTial parks. 5. VJhere industry• borders on resideniial pr.operty, the edge of'the industxial propezty shov7d be landscaped and we11-kept I I�. '�' cinies for the Midtown Urban Vi11a -e Nlixed use wiifi significant residentiat use of properiy and development of potentiaJ ofiice vsesis stron�ly encoucaged. 2. N�storic preservation and retaining a historic design char.acter are key factors for mazkeling The azea 3. Arts orgaui�ations and artists' Iofts and related businesses are a maz1<ei focvs for Raymond-Unzversity. ` 4. DeveIopmenC ofparking to permit highesc and best vse of properties and incr.eased job deve3opment is a high priority for tliis area 5. (OtYaerwise t3�e same asNeigizborhood Shopping Nodes above.) I. �Vext2ate Office Park Maintain cJaaracter ofthe recent redevelopment. Saint Pau1 De}�artment of Planniug and Ecanomic Development conract: Joe! Spoonheim (651)266-6674 ��r�ai�nu'sr:xs�sp«,��a,uo��ir,nf+r�rcn.wd TOTqL P.10 �� riverfront plan completed in 1997. Policies taken from it include building new urban villages, improving public spaces beginning with Wabasha Street, and designing buildings to meet the sidewaik and promote public life on downtown streets. Strategy 2: Neighborhoods as Urban Villages • The city is composed of neighborhoods. Each neighborhood should have a range of housing types suitable for people at all stages of life and a range of housing prices. Each neighborhood needs to have a successful niche in the housing market so that home values rise parallel to increases in the metropolitan housing market. Having transportation alternatives to the automobile is an important benefit of city living. Saint Paul neighborhoods should be accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. New housing and more jobs should be located along the University Avenue and West Seventh Street Corridors, which are the two highest priority public transportation corridors in the city. • Neighborhood commercial strips built during the streetcar era should be preserved and retain their pedestrian-oriented design. Commercial buildings should be located along the sidewalk. In these areas the Zoning Code should no longer allow parking lots in front of new buildings, except for gas stations. • 4,500 new housing units need to be built in Saint Paul neighborhoods by 2020. (Assuming 1,500 units will be demolished, the net growth will be 3,000 units.) The Planning Commission wilf ask neighborhood organizations to help pian where this housing can be developed throughout the city. Strategy 3: Corridors for Redevelopment in addition to downtown, redevelopment efforts over the next 20 years should focus on five corridors: the River Corridor; University Avenue and the Midway; the Phalen Corridor; the West Seventh Corridor; the Great Northern (Como) Corridor. These corridors include many large redevelopment sites that can be linked together and can provide new economic vitality to the neighborhoods near them and to the city as a whole. 2 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW �_ _ �-- ��_----- �-=_ �-::-^ - �= �°c �-. �-: 99-yy3 • Neighborhood bus lines with high levels of service will be a focus for smaller scale, infiil redevelopment. New urban housing near bus service will help to support transportation altematives and neighborhood business centers. • Cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields (polluted industrial sites) is a high priority for the city. Significant public funding is necessary to levei the playing field between these sites and suburban greenfields. Regional, state, and federal assisTance is necessary to accomplish this important task. Strategy 4: Environmental Stewardship • In the River Corridor, the City recognizes that there will be a shift away from industry and toward recreation, housing, and mixed use. The river will continue to be a working river and industries, especially river- dependent industries, will continue to be located along segments of Shepard Road and downstream from the Robert Street bridge. The city's natural topography relates most of the city to the river. Biuffs, ravines, and wetlands should be protected and enhanced as urban WND USE PLAN: DRAFf FOR GOMMUNITY REVIEW Fisure A: Five Corridors for Redevelopment 99 -443 Appendix F. Summary of Zoning and Ofher Regulafory Changes Proposed in the Land Use Ptan 1. Review Zoning Code to support new urban villages at large-scale redevelopment sites: Downtown in B-4 and B-5 �nnPC. Full range of land uses is already permitted. Design guidelines can be advocated by the Design Center. Design guidelines can usually be implemented by the HRA through redevelopment controls. New urhan villages outcidP thP B-4 and B- on �. A new "Urban Village (UV)" zoning district should be created. It would be a combination of permitting mixed use, setting design guidelines, and providing an efficient process for pubhc rewew. 2. At existing urban village (neighborhood) centers: (a) review opportunities to create more multi-family zoning; (b) reduce parking requirements for new development, perhaps by 20 percent; (c) reqwre new commercial buildings to be built out to the sidewalk—e.g., at least 40°b of the lot frontage to be built within ten feet of the front lot line; (d) require parking lots to be built to the side and rear—e.g., no more than 60 percent of the lot frontage can be occupied by parking. 3. Decide whether any of the downtown design guidelines from the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework (pp. 38-48) should be put into the Zoning Code, e.g., "extroverted" building design with doors and windows facing the sidewalk; design at downtown "gateways" and along `prime edges," buildings of appropriate scale, etc. 4. Make zoning map revisions along: (a) the River Corridor, (b) University Avenue Corridor, (c) Phalen Corridor, (d) Great Northern Corridor, (e) Riverview Corridor. For developable sites along freeways and major arterial streets, rezone land now (1999) if the desired future land use is known. For sites where the future land use is not known, the land can be designated as a"study area" and the current zoning can be left in place. 6. Rezone land for residential development when the Planning Commission's work with district councils identifies sites and appropriate zoning categories for them. 7. Propose an accessory apartment ordinance to permit "mother-in-law" apartments in owner-occupied homes greater than 2,000 square feet. (First, consult with the City Attorney's Office about the status of the legal debate on whether owner-occupancy can be requfred as a condition.) 62 LAND USE PLAN: DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW k ,: . ___ ., . . ____-__ _ __.,_ . _ - ._-._ . �,.. ____,_,. _ .g - ,. . . _. _�-. . r " "�! �,,�a.i/� i �� __..:� � ,�%� � " ..r„��:i�� C�� , ,, _ �- �� ..��t��l�� _ , � �� r, ��; � �:�� , �� !I — ��'; , ��.�,.�...�:a�: �� \ �fl � � �� :�t .�. 'w� �� E �, n — � � � — I � � � = g s��r� � z ➢ Z � Z� Z 3 � f — � � m o m, 2 m u — p� o �- � �. 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This posftion was taken after reviewing this proposed conditional use permit request at our Physical Planning Committee, at two meetings held on January 11 and March 8, and at a special block club meeting for adjoining residents and property owners, held on January 27. i n: That the District 7 Ptanrtirtg Councit appeal the decis+on ot the St. Paul Planning Commission for their approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Ryder Truck rental facility, 1061 West University Avenue. We have taken this position because we have not been convinced by the representatives from Capp Industries or by the recent action taken by the St. Paui Pianning Commission, that this proposed truck and motor home rental business use wouid be a welcome addition to the block or to the surrounding community. Whiie R may be an "allowabie" use at this location, we contend that it is not at ail compatible with eitherthe surrounding area norwith what is the current standards that our community has set for potentiai commercial development activities along University Avenue. Specifically, the District 7 Planning Councii has filled this appeal because of the following errors that were made by the Planning Commission in their findings on this CUP request: 1). This proposed conditional use is not consistent with land use policies that have been Iaid out in the adopted University UNITED commissioned Dahlgren. Shardtow and Urban Untversity Avenue Corridor Studv (1988), the adopted St. Paul Comprehensive Pian (1999), the draft Land Use Plan (1999) or the proposed Development Principles for University Avenue (1998-99). We corrtend that this approval does not meet Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code in that the extent, location and intensity of the use wili not be in substantial compliance with the St. Paul Comprehensive Pian and any applicabie subarea pians which have been approved by the cdy council. , According to the 1988 University UNITED pian for this area, a major goal to be followed for the redeveiopment of University Avenue along this particuiar section, calls for the development of "... compatible tier of neighborhood land uses supporting and buffering the regional commercial activity. This would translate as concentrating neighbofiood or commercial activities as the Snelling Avenue node north of University, (and) around the Lexington Avenue node.. "{p. 42). A map (p.45) shows that this site shouid be used for neighborhood and community level commerciai uses. We contend that a truck rental business which requires outdoor storage and heavy amounts�of in and out traffic by vehicles does not meet the condition that calls for neighborhood or community commercial uses at this location. .�� Planning Council 55103-I644 (fax) 99- ��3 Serving the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, Capitol Heights, Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway 9q-yy3 The UNITED plan also states that the "(P)rotection of defined residential neigfiborhoods° is a very important redevelopment concept to be followed. "Commercial and multiple residential uses are important to the successful functioning of the area, but must not spread unchecked to aii pafts of the study area. The protection and enhancement of viable neighborhoods must be addressed." (p. 43). By forcing commercial truck traffic onto residential streets and onto a parkway, this business woukl work to harm this residential area not heip to ma+nta+r� its viabiiity and strengthens. In addition, this incompatible land use wouid woric to lower surrounding property vatues and would hurt future chances to develop the surrounding area as a neigh6orhood or community commerciai location. This pian also states that "Housing in adjacent neighborhoods is well maintained overall and the stability of these neighborhoods is important to the area's retail demand. Preservation of the area is important, particularly in light of expected turnover as current residents age °(p. 86) The city's Comprehensive Plan ident'rfies the Urtiversity Avenue commercial corridor as a very impoRant retail route that serves the whole metro region. The pien caiis for a more intense tevei of development atong the Univers�}r Avenue due fo Rs high feve( of mass transit service. It specificatty cal(s for "...smaiier scale, infif �edevelopment °(p. 2 draft) along the corridor. In addition, the plan calis for changes in the Zoning Code that woutd require COmmerciai buildings to be buiit out to the sidewalk, that parking be set to the side of buildings and not along the front of them (p. 62 drafl). The small mobile-home like building, the ouidoor siorage of iarge irucks and the provision of only the iwo to three ful! time jobs ai this site ali demonstrate that the addition of this twsiness ro our community does not come close to meeting this recommendation in the comprehertsive plan. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the preservation of our city's neighborhoods as true urban viilages. "Neighborhood commercial strips buiit during the streetcar era should be preserved and retrain their pedestrian- orientated design. Commercial buildings shouid be located along the sidewalk. in these areas the Zoning Code should no longer ailow parking lots in froni ot new buildings, excepi for gas stations." (p. 2 drafi) in each case described here this CUP request violates these conditions. The truck rental tacility being proposed for this location has its buitding set back to the rear of the tot aiong the alleyway, its parking tot is ro be located in the front of the bui(ding and the proposed truck rentai use is the exact opposite of the recommended pedestrian- orientated design that has been cailed for in this document. The dratT Land Use Plan, currenily under review by ihe city councii, calis Tor "neighborhood commercial - pedestrian" redevelopment for the blocks along University east ot Lexington Parkway (p. 5&). This proposed use would not meet this appticabie guidelines listed in this section of the land use plan. Our organization has participated in the development of and have adopted the recenily completed Development Principies for University Avenue Plan that was put together by a coilation of community and business groups along ihe avenue. lt is our feeling that this proposed conditional use vioiates mosi of the several desired land use principals laid out in ihis document. Specifically, this business would add a very intense truck dependent use wfthin an area where our ptans call for a more pedestrian-orientated business use at this location. This plan calis for buildings to be orientated to the street, close to the sidewalk and be consistent with surrounding development (p. 3 a�d 5), that the design of buildings be pedestrian friendly (p. 5), that shopping nodes, like at Lexington Paricway, should be concenirated with retail and service businesses (p. 5), buildings should have windows on to ihe street (p. 5) and parking lots should be on the side of buildings not in ihe tront (p. 5). Atl of these proposed design guidelines are being violated by this proposed truck rental business. 2). This proposed conditionai use wili not have adequate ingress or egress into their site. The staff review of this proposed use did not address any aspect of this major concem we have regarding this CUP and wifh This business use. !t is a fact that truck Yraffic which is eiiher easibo�nd, southbo�nd and/or noRhbound that would be arriving to retum rentat trucks and motor homes to this business wouid be torced to use residentiai streeis in order to do so. it would atso foree trucks to use Lexington Parkway, from which truck traffic is banned. Thus, we contend that the condition that the use will provide adequate i�gress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets has not been met and this the granting of this CUP would aiso be in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code. 99-yy3 For example, a truck being rented by a family in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood wouid travel north along Lexington Parkway in order to return to the sfte. It would be unabie to make a left hand tum into the rerttal company lot after'rf it took a right hand tum (going east) on to University Avenue so the truck would be forced to take either Sherbume, Charies or Thomas Avenues for one block in a eastward diredion then tum south on to Oxford Street urrtii it reached Univers'rty Avenue. Here it would need to take another rigM tum in order to access the business. Thus, by allowing this business to locate at this location, you would be also allowing and forcing urnvarrted truck traffic to both Lexington Parkway and to Sherburne Avenue because the lack of direct access to the site from University Avenue. The previous truck rental firm located on this site caused the same probiem for years and we do not feel hat this new business and their customers would be any differeM. The condition that the Pianning Commission piaced on the truck rentai business to "...reguiarly distribute to its ca�stomers an information sheet on the best route to use to return a truck to the site to prevent (itaiics added) unnecessary driving on adjacent residential streets ° is both unenforceabie and wili just not work. A flyer asking drivers to take Dale Street instead of Lexington Parkway so to avoid driving on our residerrtial streets wiil be ignored by most ali of their customers. We all know that their rental truck customers will take the easiest route to retum their trucks and that will be by using our residential streets. 3). We contend that a very serious problem exists when truck traffic is forced into our residentiai neighborhood and it is a health and safety concern that can not be corrected. The decision by the Pianning Commission and the recommendation by staff that this use wiil not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the pubiic heaith, safery and general weifare is in error as well and thus is also in violation of Section 64.300(d) of the Zoning Code.. Located just one half biock to the east is the new St. Paul Schooi System's Creative Arts High School and the Ronald L. Hubbs Lifelong Learning Center. Both of these schools draw hundreds of students to this area each day. Directly behind this property is a family day care provider with slots for over twenty chiidren. We contend that by allowing this increased truck and vehicie traffic along University Avenue, Oxford Street, Sherbume and Charles Avenue, this business wiii most likely cause health, safety, noise and traffic problems for pedestrians and property owners in this immediate area. it would be different if these rental trucks and motor homes were being driven by professional drivers, but they are being rented by drivers unaccustomed to them which causes us even more concerns for our kids who wili be playing in the streets of Sherburne, Charies and Oxford. We hope that you will see fit to both listen to our concerns regarding this business and vote to deny it a conditional use permit to open at this site. We shouid be able to ask for something better and for the same consideration that a Grand or Payne Avenue would hopefuliy receive. Sincerely, Steven Samuelson, Chair D7PC Physicai Planning Committee cc: Adjoining residents of the site District Seven Pianning Councii Board of Directors � , � = =- QFR�� C'D , = _ - - :: _ = -- --- � _�SAINT PAUL� _ -- � �:� �� LAND��USE=�PLAN � � � _ � _: Draft for Community Review - _. .. rt;. - , :� = ;; ��^: y _� Released by the Saint Paul Planning Commission April 1998