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87-854 WMITE - CiTV CLERK PINK - FINANCE G I TY O F SA I NT PA U L Council �y+ CANARV - DEPARTMENT File NO. v � � BLUE - MAVOR , C� n 'l Resolution . Presented By � Referred Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS , Ford Motor Company had applied for a modification of the provisions of Section 65.233 and Section 65.650 of the River Corridor provisions contained in the Saint Paul Legislative Code for the purpose of constructing a warehouse building addition on their property located at 966 So. Mississippi River Blvd. , and; WHEREAS , the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 87-32 adopted March 27, 1987 denied the request of the Ford Motor Company for a modification of the 40 ft . height limitation contained in the River Corridor provisions specified above; and WHEREAS , the Ford Motor Company has filed an appeal of this decision of the Planning Commission to the Saint Paul City Council and the City Council following a public hearing held on May 19 , 1987 considered the application of the Ford Motor Company, the minutes , findings and resolution of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, and the testimony submitted by all persons appearing before the City Council , does hereby RESOLVE , that the Council of the City of 5aint Paul does hereby modify the decision of the Planning Commission and does hereby grant the appeal of the Ford Motor Company so as to modify the height limitations contained in the River Corridor provisions applicable to the Ford Motor Company property, and therefore the Ford Motor Company be and is hereby authorized to construct its proposed warehouse structure with a maximum height not to exceed 47 feet ; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the Ford Motor Company, the Zoning Admini- strator and the Planning Commission. 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OFFICE OF THE CITY COIINCIL .i.......... •.��= Date : May 4, 1987 COMMITTEE RE PORi" TO = SQint Pau I City Councit F��M = C o m m itt e e O h City Development and Transportation CF,IAiR William L. Wilson 1. Ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to vacant buildings (Committee recommends approvaly 2. Resolution approving a change in policies pertaining to the allocation of tax exempt and taxable revenue bond authority between the City of St. Paul' s Department of Planning and Economic Development and the St. Paul Port Authority and identifying areas of responsibility (Committee recommends approval) 3. �ing "�"Appeal - �'c>rd Motor �ompariy' (Moved out of committee without '�- recommendat�r� to allow the p�b�c..,,.,.Y��ring on Thursday, May 7, and continue �scuss'�on on Ma�i 18 at the <C�°tp i�re°iopment Committee) 4. Resolution authorizing acquisition of the Ostrand and Bies properties for Bluff Preservation in the amount of $32, 900 (Committee recommends $32,900 figure be corrected to $31, 900 and moved out of committee without recommendation subject to review by administration) 5. Letter of the Mayor transmitting the Planning Commi�sion recommendation to amend the zoning ordinance pertaining to accessory structures (Large garage 40 acre study) (Committee recommends approval as amended) CTTY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA SSI02 .��+� G�� February 20,1987 Ms. Donna Datsko St. Paul Zoning Comnittee llth Floor City Hall Annex St. Paul , MN 55101 _ ,. Re: Ford Motor Co. Warehouse Vari ance ' �' , T r. , _r Dear Ms. Datsko: � � ° 0 n behalf of rtly family and neighbors, please convey my gratitude to:� � comnitteemembers Joseph Levy, Nancy Tracy, and Gladys INorton for voting -. "no" to Ford's request to exceed the 40 foot building height limitation in the construction of their warehouse addition on Mississippi Rive r Boulevard. As a recreational area, the river front is too vital to our neighborhood to allow for any further visual impairment. I strongly agree with Mr. Levy's opinion that the cons�ruction of the proposed 40 foot high building will not result in an economic hardship to Ford Motor Co. , and that the lower structure will help preserve the aesthetics and natural en�i"r.onmen�of the ri ver corri dor zone. . Respectfully yours, � � � Q.�ic �QSP�'l�e� Marc Rosenberg � 1864 Hi llcrest Avenue St. Paul , MN 55116 . 698-5848 cc: Mr. Davi d Lanegran, Planni ng Corranissi on Chai r Mayor George Latimer Earth Protector, Inc. . COFF (Citizens Opposed to Ford Fumes) r . ��y-�� , April 20, 1987 Mr. Robert Kren, Presi dent ' _- Highland Area Comnunity Council - � � 2305 Ford Parkway, Sui te 6 "� -; --� Saint Paul , MN 55116 , � �, �� Re: Ford Motor Co. _ �,� L� � _._ - Warehouse Vari ance -- -; _-� Dear Mr. Kren: ' �, �--'-' �;, ___ On March 19,1987, I attended the meeting of the St. Paul Zoning Committee which heard public testimony on the Ford Warehouse Variance request. I was impressed by the insightful arguments against the variance articulated by residents Mary T'Kach and Leslie Davis. Ms. T'Kach raised c�ncern about the e rosion of property values in Highland because of the visual presence of the Ford Plarrt, an expansive industrial complex. At the same time, Mr. Davis ale rtly directed the Zoning Comrnittee's attention to a serious health issue presented by the proposed 310 feet long X 60 feet wi de X 80 feet high stora�je faci li ty. He asked, to what extent will this towering building block the western wind pattern that . helps disperse the toxic emission from the low and high paint stacks? I was also moved by the sincerity of Mr. Robert Piram, Director of St. Paul Parks: and Recreation, who urged the Zoning Committee to consider the long term implications and the adverse impact on the aestheti cs of the Boulevard. Mr. Pi ram argued that the variance would be another bad precident and that "it flies in the • fiace of the design objectives for the beautification of the river front which is the foremost recreational resource in the city!" The sheer size of the proposed s�ructe�re wi 11 detract frq�r the boulevard, he stated. Mr. Pi ram concl uded that while rve recognize the need for the building, Ford should also recognize the importance of this site. 8ased on the foregoing, I believe that the Highland Area Community Council should reconsider its position and go on record as opposing the variance. It should also be noted that there is another consideration. It concerns the psychological impact such a variance would have on individuals and families who live in Highland. The. ualit,�of ]ife is the critical issue. When we allow this quality to be diminis ed we loose something of great value. Almost intangibly we give up a piece of our well-being. Somehow, the ne is the sense of being bullied by an insensative, profit seeking industrial giant who is dictating consessions which the communi ty' must make to enhance i ts profi ts. : ��7�✓� . Mr. Robert Kren Apri 1 20, 1987 Ford Vari ance Page 2 It appeai^s that Ford can successfully accomplish its storage goals by lowering the� warehouse into the ground. This plan would enable Ford to construct a building of the same height as that of the existing structure which runs along the boulevard. The additional cost of�700,000 to lower the building represents only 2.7% of the total cost of Fords two year expansion project. The warehouse addition has been described as the second phase of its$260,000,000 project. The` $700�,000 figure is small in relation to Ford Motor Co"s. . record profits and the recent allocation of public funds totalling�6,000,000 to beautify the river front. It is my understading that Ford must demonstrate an economic hardship in order to qualify for the height variance. Given the design alternativesand their cost, it is difficult to believe that this hardship exists. T he real hardship would be borne by the community if Ford is granted permission to externalize the cost of its warehouse. Symbolically, the Highland Council 's endorsement of the variance is an open invitation to Ford to continue acting exclusively on the basis of its own self interest rather than the needs of the corranunity. Ford should instead be concentrating its efforts on reducing its polluting paint emissions and making its operations less intrusive on its . neighbors rather than: diverting the publics attention and valuable time and resources to oppose the variance request. It should be noted that this is a request to exceed a height ordinance which was designed to preserve the beauty of St. Pau1- s foremost recreational resource." Respectfully yours, � �. ' �7 �� c�c.�'e � � Marc Rosenberg � 1864 Hi l lcrest Avenue St. Paul , MN 55116 698-5848 cc: Ms. Michelle Lichtig Earth Protector, Inc. COFF (Citizens Opposed to Ford Fumes) � �,�"�7 �5y F��`1TY O '�,�, � t CITY OF SAINT PAUL a �� ;��°,,, ; DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT � °t1 �� ho' DIVISION OF PLANNING m 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 186� 612-292-1577 GEORGE LATIMER , MAYOR April 27, 1987 Albert Olson, City Hall . " Room 386, City Hall � St. Paul, MN 55102 `' " = ,,.� r-, � v RE: Zoning File #10108, Ford Motor Company � 4 ; City Council Hearing: May 7, 1987 ,` •`� =_x PURPOSE:An appeal of a Planning Commission decision which denied a River Corridor Modification to allow construction of a building addition 40' beyond the height standards established for River Corridor areas. PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: Deny (9-8) ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve (4-3) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve SUPPORT: District 15 sent letter in support, three other letters received. OPPOSITION: Three people spoke, 15 letters received. Dear Sir: On February 19 and on March 19, 1987, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission held public hearings on the Ford Motor Company's request for a River Corridor modification to allow construction of an 80' tall building addition. At the close of the public hearing, the Committee voted 4 to 3 to approve the modification based on staff findings and the applicant's testimony. On March 27, 1987, the Planning Commission reversed the Zoning Committee's recommendation on a vote of 9 to 8. This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on May 7, 1987. Prior to the public hearing, the City Development and Transportation Committee will review the appeal at its May 4, 1987, meeting; slides will be presented at that time. Sincerely, � Uh�1.rv� (ti. � Donna Datsko City Planner II Attachments . , ��s`� APPL?�ATION FOR APPEAL ZONING OFFICE USE ONLY CITY OF SAINT PAUL R��E��p File # �L) I � � APR 10 ��87 Application Fee $ � �� GT� Z��IING Tentative Hearing Date N t�,l _ �S Application is here�y made for an Appeal to the St. Paul City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section 206 , Paragraph - of the Zoning Code to appeal a decision made by the Board o�ng Appeals � X Planning Commission on 3/27 , 1957. _ Zaning Administrator (date of decision) Planning Administrator Other A. APPELLANT Pdame Ford Motor Companv Daytime phone Address 966 S. Mississio.pi River Blvd. Zip Code 55116 S. DECISION BEING APPEALED Zoning file name River Corridor Modification Zoning File # 10049 Property Address/Location Ford h1otor Com�a.ny, 966 S Mississin�i River Blvd St. Paul , Minnesota 55116 Legal description � C. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL (Use additional sheets if necessary. ) (txplain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission.) See Attachment r-� � . If you have any questions, please contact: "�-- �� Applicant's si nature St. Paul Zoning Office ��06�� 1100 City Hall Annex �,/ � 25 West Fourth Street / jv 2 r � ' ' Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 ate 'ty agen�C (298-4154) � g/g2 � - _.`�� 1�� EDraB � , . �-�,-� � , Automotive Assembiy Division Twin Cities Assembly Plant Ford.Motor Company 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR APPEAL Ford Motor Company on January 14, 1987, filed application for a variance to the City of St. Paul zoning code for a river corridor modification for the purpose of constructing a warehouse 80 feet in height to house an automatic storage and retrieval system. This request for variance asked for an increase of 40 feet over the existing limitation of 40 feet along the river corridor. This system consists of racks to store cnntainers of parts and of stacker cranes which run automatically in aisles between the racks. These cranes travel rapidly both horizontally and vertically to store and retrieve part containers. Crane control is by computer so that the selection and retrieval of a needed part from among several thousand is both rapid and accurate. The computer controlled stacker cranes proposed for this system are expensive. To be cost effective, they must be used to their maximum capacity. At 80 feet in height, benefits from this system will justify the cost. At any height less than 80 feet, benefits are diminished and the project cannot be justified. ihe location chosen for this system, which is between the main assembly building and the existing warehouse, is critical in that any other location would result in costlier, longer material handling routes and would drastically reduce or negate any benefits derived from the system. At present, there are 64,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space being leased from a local warehousing company to satisfy a space shortage within the plant. Much of the justification for financing of the new warehouse and stacker system is based on the fact that this leased space will no longer be needed. Further justifica- tion will come from reduced energy costs, reduced demurrage costs and reduced costs for trucking material . There are no plans, nor is any of the project justification for reduced manpower. In response to the City of St. Paul Planning Commission resolution regarding the above request, we feel they were in error with regard to the following: The recommendation that the system be constructed 40 feet below ground level and 40 feet above to enable the overall 80 feet in height necessary is an operationally viable alternative but the cost to implement would increase by approximately $770,000 and; therefore, cannot be cost justified and will not be allowed by Ford Motor Company's Corporate Staff regardless of the portion of the overall cost that this comprises. � ' ��''��-�� .� !b� �.��_�5� � . � � ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR APPEAL Page 2 Secondly, personal tours of the area and studies of topographical photographs have proven that �the location of the proposed building on the plant grounds � is such that it will not obstruct the view of the river for anyone in the Highland Village area. Further, we believe that the aesthetics of the area proposed for the warehouse will be improved in that stock and rack parts stored in that area now will be relocated and hidden from view by the new warehouse. The benefits to be gained from this system are substartial and to remain competitive in today's marketplace, these types of improvements are a necessity. Therefore, Ford Motor Company requests further consideration for a variance to the 40 foot limitation since this limitation will result in the extreme hardship of preventing Ford from making necessary improvements to their facility. 4JHOUSEI �� -�-EL1-`��L� � . /��O� (. . . . city of saint paul planning commission resolut�on file number 87-32 - �te, Ma rc-h 2 7, 19 R 7 WHEREAS, Ford Motor Company, file #10049, has applied for a River Corridor Modification under the provisions of Section 65.233(1); 65.650 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for the purpose of construction of an 80' tall building addition on property located at 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. ; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission on January 22� February 19, and March 19, 1987 held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, Saint Paul Planning Commission� based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as subsequently reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. The applicant proposes construction of an 80' high warehouse addition to its main assembly plant. This addition would be about 310' in length and would be located between the long main plant to the north and a free-standing warehouse to the south. The structure would contain an 80' high "automatic storage and retrieval system" consisting of racks to store parts and stacker cranes running between the racks in the aisles. The cranes move rapidly between the aisles to select the required part. This system will improve the flow of materials and help reduce costs. 2. The standards for an RC-3 district include a 40' height limit for structures. This standard may be modified by the Planning Commission if the Commission determines that (1) by reason of exceptional circumstances the strict enforcement of (the standard) would cause undue hardship, (2) strict conformity with the standards would be unreasonable, impractical and not feasible under the circumstances, (3) such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property and will not adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public way, slope� drainage channel or the natural environment, and (4) such modification is consistent with the general purposes of the standards contained in the river corridor section of the zoning code. (continued) moved by Morton • seconded by Reoke in favor 9 . aga�nst� . � _ �,��.�� . . � - city of saint paui pianning commission resolution f ile number date File #10049 Page 1�ao 3. Th�e applicant has stated that the location of the proposed building is determined by the location of the existing assembly lines. Their application letter states, "Relocating the assembly lines is prohibitively expensive. Any other location for the storage system will result in costly longer material ' handling routes which would negate any benefits derived from the system." The 80' is required in order to use the maximum capacity of the stacker cranes ar.d to keep the system cost effective. Figures provided by the applicant do not sufficiently indicate either undue hardship or that conformity to the height standard would be unreasonable, impractical and infeasible. To place the building 20' below ground would increase the cost of the building by $500,000, and to place it 40' below ground would increase building cost by $700,000; these figures are a very minor portion of the total building cost of nearly $5 million. � 4, A modi£ication of this standard will not result in hazard to life or property and will not adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public way, slope, drainage channel or the natural environment. 5. The original intent of the height restriction was to preserve the "natural view" of the bluff for those traveling on the river� behind the bluff and across the river. Buildings more than 40' in height would usually intrude above the natural bluff environment and therefore they were restricted to that height as required by state statute. Although evidence has been submitted to support lack of intrusion for those in the river valley, no evidence documents that those in the Highland Village area would not have their river views affected by a structure 80' tall and over 300' in length. Further, the view of the bluff from across the river would suffer from a gleaming metal structure of the proposed mass at this location. � Therefore the original intent of the standard would be compromised and the proposal is inconsistent with the general purpose of that standard. (continued) moved by � sE;ca,ded by in favor against- � � �� , . . � � � . - city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number date File #10049 Page Three NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's Legislative Code� the application for a River Corridor Modification to allow construction of an 80' tall building addition at 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. is hereby denied. moved by � � sE;conded by in favor against- . _ ��-�3� ' MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE � CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ON MARCH 19, 1987 , PRESENT: Mmes. Morton, Tracy and Zieman; Messrs. Christenson, Ferderer, Levy� Neid and Repke of the Zoning Committee; Mr. Segal, Assistant City Attorney; Ms. Lane of the Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement; Ms. Murray� Ms. Datsko and Mr. Soderholm of the Planning Division staff. BA SENT• None. The meeting was chaired by Gladys Morton� Chairman. FORD MOTOR COMPANY (#10049) : A River Corridor Modification to permit construction of an 80' tall building addition for property located at 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. Ms. Datsko showed slides of the site. Mr. Soderholm reviewed developments to date. He stated that the matter was laid over from the February 27 meeting of the Planning Commission because more information was requested. Since that time, staff� representatives of Parks and Recreation, and representatives from Ford Motor Company met to discuss alternatives and design methods to make the proposed building less obtrusive on the skyline. At the March 3 meeting it was concluded that the building had to be the proposed size in order to accommodate necessary storage, that the placement of the building was fixed because of the workings of the asssmbly operation as well as location of railroad tracks and truck docks. Staff asked that Ford complete soil borings to determine the cost of sinking the building partially into the ground and also asked Ford to suggest design and materials for a more aesthetically attractive building should it be necessary to construct 80' above ground. Mr. Soderholm stated that the groups met again on March 12 and Ford showed three design alternatives for an 80' building and also cost estimates for sinking the building either 20 or 40 feet. According to Ford's estimates, if the building were dropped 20' , it would cost $5.4 million instead of the $4.9 million basic price of the 80' building; if the building were dropped 40' below ground� it would cost $5.6 million. Mr. Soderholm stated that staff felt these increments were not outrageous in the cost of the building; however, he stated that Ford representatives maintain that the way the capital allocation system works within the company these differences in the cost make or break the project. He stated that the company requires that any capital investment made at plants throughout the country must be recovered by operating savings within 3 years; that this rule will not be changed and that the Saint Paul plant will not be upgraded with this technology unless the capital allocation system rule is applied. He stated that while the staff is in a dilemma about this project, staff realizes that Ford is a major employer in Saint Paul and that the City should help to ensure the competitiveness and future viability of the plant within the national and international production facilities of Ford Motor Company. Mr. Soderholm stated that staff has not revised its staff report or recommendations. . , �� F�le #10049 , Page Two Mr. Christenson asked about the possibility of the City becoming irrvolved in financing part of this project so that the building could be built partially undergrow�d. Mr. Soderholm replied that he spoke with a representative of the Port Autharity about a way to finance this pro�ect to reduce the cost and get under the three year payback requirement but was informed that Ford Motor has a AAA private bond rating and would not qualify for financing with public funds. Discussion followed regarding the projected above-ground height of the warehouse and cost estimates for partial underground construction relative to the� Ford ?4otor Company's three year capital investment payback rule. Tom Kazilla, 17000 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Michigan, representative of Ford Motor Company, described Ford's concerns about its presence in the area, its desire to remain a dutiful and responsible citizen of Saint Paul, and stated he was appealing to the group for assistance in getting the permit approved so that Ford can remain competitive. He stated that the technology proposed for Saint Paul was not a new concept and that manufacturing of all types uses this warehousing concept. He showed illustrations comparing heights o€ current Ford and area buildings as well as alternatives for the facade of the proposed warehouse. He mentioned what Ford considers to be an ancillary benefit -- the warehouse serving as a noise abatement break. He stated that Ford comptrollers will absolutely not change their position on the three year capital investment payback. Mr. Levy stated his concerns about the massive, overpowering, overwhelming height of the building as it would be viewed from either side of the river. Mr. Kazilla agreed and stated that they would try to make it as attractive as possible with shrubbery and greenery. Mr. Repke asked if the new building will eliminate all visual outside storage of bumpers etc, from along the River Road. Mr. Kazilla stated yes, facing west along the Boulevard, but there is an area behind the warehouse that storage could be seen, between the shrubbery. Ms. Zieman questioned Ford's rigid policy and their request to us for a variance af our policy. Mr. Kazilla stated that Ford, with over 160 various manufacturing assembly plants� will not nake an exception even though we think it is deserved. Ms. Zieman asked about the number of new e�ployees to be hired. Mr, Kazilla stated that the employment situation will stay essentially tY�e same; however some new technicians will be required but .this will be a very small number. Mr. Repke questioned the three year return and the factors which went into those projections. Mr. Kazilla stated that everything was counted in, heat savings� uniforms, etc. Mr. Neid asked if leased storage facilities in other parts of the city were factored into savings projections. Mr. Kazilla stated large costs for storage t►ave been calculated as well as added transportation to bring stored parts to the plant. . � � �z�� File #10049 ; Page Three � Mr. Christenson asked if the Saint Paul Ford plant would be closed if this facility were not built here. Mr. Kazilla stated that the plant would not be closed, but that the storage facility would be built at another Ford location. Bob Piram, of Parks and Recreation, stated that the problem was the size of the building and described the negative visual impact on the surrounding park area. He urged Ford to reconsider and build part of the warehouse below ground level and also stressed the possible precedent setting impact of allowing the 80' height on the river corridor. Mary T'Kach, 1427 Davern, addressed the precedent setting possibilities and stated she agreed with Bob Piram's comments. Leslie Davis� 1138 Plymouth Building, Minneapolis, stated his concerns about the possible health risks for area residents due to changes in the entire air dispersion pattern of toxic solvents from the paint stack which would be trapped due to the 80' high warehouse. Hearing no further testimony, Ms. Morton closed the public portion of the meeting. Ms, Zieman stated concerns with air quality and suggested checking with the PCA before construction begins. Ms. Datsko stated that the information could possibly be procured from PCA before the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Ferderer stated that the 80' warehouse would be for storage only and would not burn anything; that the air pollution question was related to the smokestack of the paint complex. Mr. Repke suggested attaching a condition that the PCA be contacted for determination of impact prior to construction. Mr. Ferderer made a motion to recommend approval of the modification based on staff findings and public testimony. Mr. Repke seconded the motion which passed on a roll call vote of 4-3 (Tracy, Zieman, Morton) . Submitted by: Approved by; � � aVlV1.�.. j� � �,�;! ��, ,,��.'��zt"Y �—, � � � �-: , � Donna Datsko ` Gladys M r�'ton, Chairm�n . . - � l,�� NIINUTES OF THE ZONING COMIvIITTEE . , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ON FEBRUARY 19, 1987 PRESENT: Mmes. Morton, Tracy; Messrs. Christenson, Ferderer, Levy, and Repke of the Zoning Committee; Mr. Segal, Assistant City Attorney; Ms. Lane of the Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement; Ms. Murray, Ms. Datsko and Mr. Soderholm of the Planning Division staff. B ENT: Ms. Zieman; Mr. Neid. The meeting was chaired by Gladys Morton, Chairman. FORD MOTOR COMPANY (#100491: A River Corridor Modification to allow construction of a 80' high building addition for property located at 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. Ms. Datsko stated that District 15 sent a letter in support, two additional letters in support were received and seven letters in opposition were received; 10 phone calls were received in opposition and 2 in favor. She stated that staff recommends approval subject to the applicant providing a final site plan for City rcview. John Stroschein, 2626 Fremont, and Ralph Cook, 5308 Whiting, Edina, representing the applicant, distributed booklets which gave comparative cost statistics for building a warehouse of 40', 60' or 80' high and stated that at 60' the building would cost two million dollars more and at 40' would be nearly five million dollars more than the 80' proposal. Mr. Stroschein showed pictures of the proposed warehouse and landscaping and stated that the upper section would be composed of steel vertical line siding and the lower section would be precast concrete panels to match the present buildings. - Mr. Levy stated that an 80' building would be a terrible disservice to that area, and would be setting a precedent; even though there are taller structures in the area, he stated that it would "compound a mistake" and urged that the building be lower and wider. Ms. Tracy stated that she is concerned about preserving the beauty of the Great River Road and its scenic and recreational features; that she is concerned about the view from the street as well as the bluff. Ms. Morton statcd that the public portion of the hearing was closed. Mr. Levy stated that he did not see that a financial hardship was shown, that the building proposed was unreasonable for the area and would recommend denial based on staff findings due to the height of the building. Mr. Ferderer stated that a possible financial hardship was shown by Ford Motor Company and if the application was denied it would be done without facts to su.pport our position. Mr. Segal stated that it is necessary to consider what kind of hardship the building height would cause to the community, to review finding #2 in the staff report and that it is incumbent on the applicant to establish justification for a modification. Mr. Levy described the kind of hardship he felt an 80' high warehouse would be for the community and for the environmcnt of the area. He stated that he would ask for denial and ask staff to look at the empirical evidence which would enable the committee to deny the permit. � . . � � ��s� C,� Fil� #10049 � Page Two � • Mr. Levy made a motion to rccommend denial bccause the applicant has not met the standards for modification of the 40' height restriction. Ms. Tracy seconded the motion which passed on a roll call vote of 3 to 2 with one abstention (Ferderer, Repke; Christenson). Submitted by: Approved by: ��n�� C i^, ,;� �. '�'� � �� Donna Datsko Gladys Morton, Chairman _ ��7-�'� � . Regional Governmental Relations Office Three First National Plaza—Suite 730 Ford Motor Company Chicago, Illinois 80602 February 25, 1987 Mr. James Christenson 2174 Commonwealth St. Paul, MN 55108 Dear Mr. Christenson: With this letter I am enclosing several pages of information on the automated storage and retrieval warehouse system that Ford Motor Company needs to build at the St. Paul Assembly Plant. These pages respond as directly and briefly as possible to questions that have been asked by committee members I have talked with, basically: 1) Just how really essential is it to build the new warehouse now? 2) Why must the structure be 80 feet high, or could it be any lower? 3) What type of siding material will it have -- could it be anything other than what is presently planned? In addition to this information, a booklet with photographs and architectural drawings of the plant and planned additi,on will be distributed before the February 27 meeting. I ask committee members to discuss this subject thoroughly and to ask us any questions not yet addressed. We will be glad to help in any way we can. We have approached this subject thoughtfully and carefully because it is most important both to Ford Motor Company and to the City of St. Paul. Thank you very much for your consideration and support. Si e ely yours, Charles E. Herman, Manager Regional Governmental Affairs � � �� Question One: Just how really essential is it to build the new warehouse now? Rep1y: We think it is most essential. But the co�ittee members will have to answer this question themselves after considering the following facts: ' . In today's world and domestic markets, the St. Paul Assembly Plant must become a "world class," "state-of- the-art" facility. It is one of five Ford assembly plants building light trucks in the United States and produces approxi.mately 840 trucks a day, operating on two shifts. Three ot the other plants also work two shifts; the other, one shift. It is imperative that the St. Paul Plant continue to modernize its facilities to be competitive. . The proposed structure will bring present off-site storage of parts into the plant for much greater efficiency. The automated high-speed storage and retrieval system is more than just a warehouse, it is a system to improve production. . The entire capacity is needed now. � _ � �1 --�-.�� , Question Two: Why must the structure be 80 feet high, or could it be any lower? Replyt The structure must be 80 feet high because building it less than 80 feet adds so much to the cost that it is no longer economically feasible. Ford plants necessarily compete for the capital investment funds that are available to build and improve production facilities. The added cost of between $Z and $5 million for a storage system less than 80 feet high would reduce the return on investment of that praject so that, quite simply, it will not be built. The funds will go elsewhere. In consideration all possibilities, building the structure deeper into the ground was studied, but is not practical because hard rock just a few feet below the surface would require blasting. Also, the building cannot be moved back farther from the road because that would require demolition of . existing shipping areas, would leave an unusable area. and would not align correctly with present production lines. Note: Additional information is included in the blue booklet to be distributed before the meeting. ��a �� , � esti�n Three: What type of siding material will it have, or could the siding be anything other than what is presently planned? Reply The building will have pre-cast concrete siding along the road so that is matches the present siding of the plant exactly for the lower 20 feet. Above that, it will be vertical steel panels that will blend in as closely as possible with the siding that already has been used extensively at the plant. The siding is painted, weathers well, and retains its "new" look. Most importantly, other possible siding materials (including concrete, steel, ceramic or glass), are not feasible because the storage system's walls actually are supported by the rack structure. Therefore, they must be relatively lightweight and must allow for some movement or "play" under working conditions with the loads changing often and the craneways moving heavy loads quickly. In addition to care in the selection of siding, considerable landscaping is planned: removal of sone driveway, sodding the area and plantings of Iarge honey locusts, that grow to 40 or 50 feet tall, evergreens along the building, and other trees and shrubs. This beautification will be in addition to the $235,000 spent in 1986 and mentioned on the next page. Note: Photographs and drawings in the booklet to be distributed before the meeting will provide additional information. � ��s� _ � � o�,�� . EVCAVATION TO A DEPTH OF 20 FEET Storage Space = 4,000 pallets Number of Aisles = 4 Number of Cranes = 4 � Width of Bui 1 di ng = 102 feet Savings from reduction of work done on ground level building: Demolition $ 31 ,000 Evcavation 90,000 General Site Work 20,000 Siding 20' 120,000 Total Savings $ 261 ,000 Additional costs over a ground level building : Demolition $ 50,000 Earthwork 228,000 Concrete Work (walls , etc.) 324,000 Shoring of Main Plant & Existing Warehouse 53,000 Drainage System 42,000 General Site Work 100,000 Total Added Expenditures $ 791,000 Net effect on cost over 80' building = $ 536,000 Total cost of building built in this manner = $5,436,000 Additional savings over 80' building = $ 0 EVCAVATEI � d �� EVCAVATION TO A DEPTH OF 40 FEET Storage Space = 4,000 pallets Number of Aisles = 4 Number of Cranes = 4 Width of Building = 102 feet Savings from reduction of work done on ground level building: Demolition $ 31 ,000 Evcavation 90,000 General Site Work 20,000 Siding 40' 180,000 Total Savings $ 321 ,000 Additional costs over a ground level building : Demolition $ 50,000 Earthwork 346,000 Concrete Work (walls, ete.) 490,000 Shoring of Main Plant & Existing Warehouse 80,000 Drainage System 42,000 General Site Work 100,000 Total Added Expenditures $1 ,108,000 Net effect on cost over 80' building = increase of $ 187,000 Total cost of building built in this manner = $5,687,000 Additional savings over 80' building = $ 0 EVCAVATE2 � � � _ �� . Additional BackAround and Coa�ent Ford Motor Company's Twin Cities Assembly Plant has been located in St. Paul for more than 60 years and is one of the oldest "citizens" in the community. We like to think we also are one of the co�unity's best citizens. Last year we contributed $182 million to the area in the form of wages, purchased services, and taxes. During the past year, Ford and its employees contributed more than �113,000 to the Twin Cities United Fund and Ford Motor Company contributed $31,000 to civic and charitable • groups in St. Paul and surrounding areas. Today when "competitiveness" is the by-word in business it is absolutely necessary to perform at the highest Ievels to compete in world and domestic markets. We are proud of our "world class" plant which is the city's largest private employer. In addition to producing the highest quality products in St. Paul, Ford Motor Company has consistently gone far beyond what is required of it as a corporate citizen. Last year alone we spent more than $235,000 on landscaping to beautify the plant grounds. In every expansion and addition of a plant facility we have consistently been willing to invest additional dollars to make the facilities as aesthetically pleasing as possible. We have regularly taken the interest of the co�unity into consideraLion when planning plant operations, shipment of materials, and so forth. We have granted approval for free use of several acres toward the back of our property for many years as a ball field and recreational area. The warehouse, or "storage and retreival system" has been planned so that its location will not intrude on the residential area. It will be loated as far as possible from neighboring residential structures, and will remove a visible storage area along River Road. Although the new building will be 310 feet long, it actually will be located between existing structures and will be part of a total building that is more than 2,400 feet long and covers more than 2.5 million square feet. In that context, it certainly . should be acceptable. • Its height, moreover, will be less than either of the two stacks already on the property, less than the high-rise structure of more than 200 feet along the road to the north and less than the 150 foot, I5 story high-rise residence structure behind the plant. It actually will be the shortest of the major buildings in this cluster. It is only seven feet higher than the Ford Oval sign along the same frontage. i ' �� ; , /�lo��'ic�y-c-, o�cJ � �� v��z CcRR� polZ 1�-�.�Q .:FRLI�,��J� APPLICATION FOR 9�-SE ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL ZONING OFFICE USE ONLY File �� '�%� � Application Fee $ �={�, c>C� Tentative Hearing Date j-�-2-b'�s Number of Lots or Size of Parcel: ( '�'". �� ,,' � +� I� ' �,�. Application is hereby made for a Special Condition Use Permit under the provisions of Chapter �5 _, Section 233 , Paragraph 1 , of the Zoning Code to e�e�a#�br modifv the height limi_tation from 40 feet to 80 feet. A. APPLICANT Narne Ford Motor Cor�pany l�a�p tti C.c�ot� Phone (Daytime) 1c�i �O- O(o�o v Address 9�h Sn. o3i5S75S1pp1 �v. �14•d. Zip 5�33v Property interest of Applicant (Owner, contract purchaser, etc.) owner Name of owner (if different) SamP B. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address/Location S.'1a�E ;�S ��i��'� Legal Description: Lot Block Add. Present Zoning�i_1 & Rc-3 Lot Size • _ C. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Explain how you will meet each of the Special Conditions. Attach supporting materials (diagrams, site plan, letters of support, etc.) �ee �t•;.iac�r.wnt If you have any questions, please contact: Saint Paul Zoning Office � � � � ° " � I 1100 City Hall Annex 'd �� ( ' �C( , 25 �'est Fourth Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 � 2 (298-4154) 1/1/82 �� , Automotive Assembly Division Twin Cities Assembly Plant Ford Motor Company 966 South Mississippi River Bivd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 ATTACHMENT TO REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE Ford Motor Company must improve the flow of materials into truck assembly lines in order to reduce costs and stay competitive. Currently, incoming materials are handled several times before reaching the assembly line. A�so, there is a significant shortage of both internal and external storage space. Materials are damaged, parts are temporarily lost or difficult to find, and extra labor costs result from this condition. An 80 ft. high, automatic storage and retrieval system is proposed. This system consists of racks to store containers of parts and stacker cranes which run in aisles between the racks. These cranes rapidly travel both horizontally and vertically to store and retrieve containers. Crane control is by computer so the selection of the needed part from among several thousand is both rapid and accurate. Due to the location of the assembly lines, the main entry point for incoming materials must be in the proposed location for the high rise automatic storage and retrieval system to function efficiently. Relocating the assembly lines is prohibitively expensive. Any other location for the storage system will result in costly longer material handling routes which would negate any benefits derived from the system.. The computer controlled stacker cranes used in this system are expensive. To be cost effective, they must be used to their maximum capacity. When operating at an 80 ft. height, these cranes are cost effective. Reducing the height to under 40 ft. results in a system which cannot be cost justified. Therefore, Ford Motor Company requests a variance to the 40 ft. height limita- tion since this limitation results in the extreme hardship of preventing Ford from making an improvement to their facility. This improvement is needed in order to reduce costs and remain competitive in today's market. The proposed automatic storage and retrieval building would fill in what is now a paved gap between existing buildings. It would not extend past the present building line. The modification allowing an 80 ft. high building will not result in a hazard to life or property and will not adversely affect the safety, use, or stability of a public way (Mississippi River Blvd.), slope, or drainage channel , or the natural environment. In fact, this building will shield both the noise and sight of the outside storage and trucking operations from River � Blvd. ��'� �� oOY� ZONING (PLTENG#4) -- ` � ��' p� d FORD MOTOR COMPANY � TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55116 PROPOSAL OVERVIEW In order to remain competitive in today's automobile market, Ford Motor Company p,roposes to modernize the Material Handling system at its Twin Cities Assembly Plant. This modernization will expand and automate the current Material Handling System. Under current conditions, the plant suffers from an inadequate amount of storage space. To alleviate this space shortage, off-site warehouse space is rented. This results in large expenditures for lease costs, shipping and handling between the off-site warehouse and the assembly plant. In addition, paper records are required to keep track of where material is stored in both the on-site and off-site warehouses. The key item in the modernization is a rack supported staged module. This module will be located in the southwest corner of the outside yard between the � plant and the current warehouse. The storage space gained from this module will eliminate the need for off-site storage. As proposed, the module will consist of four (4) storage aisles. These aisles will be serviced by automatic computer controlled cranes. These cranes are rail guided and dedicated to a storage aisle. The cranes automatically store and retrieve pallets of material within each aisle. As the pallet is stored, the storage location is recorded in the computer's memory. This computer storage record will allow material to be located much more quickly and accurately. One additional function of the module will be to provide a covered aisle way from the warehouse to the plant. This will help the Material Handling personnel in the winter months as they move material f�om the warehouse to the plant. In addition to the economic advantages to this proposal , the new addition will offer a much cleaner and more attractive view of the assembly complex from the river boulevard. PROPOSAL (PE�22) - --- __,_ .__ . _._ _.__ - (��7-�ss� � � FORO MOTOR COMPANY � • TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT ! � ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 5511fi . ; HEIGHT JUSTIFICATION � � The proposed height of the staging module is eighty (80) feet. At that height, the module will store approximately 4,000 pallets. This is equivalent to the cu�rent off-site rented space. The savings justification for the module results from the elimination of the off-site �ented space. The basic design of a rack supported building results in-a small amount of dollars being saved because of a reduction in height. To maintain the same number of storage locations in a shorter building, additional aisles would be ` required. These aisles each require their own crane since the cranes are cap- tive to an aisle. In addition, the facility constraints at the plant make it necessary to �elocate truck unloading docks to allow space for any more than four (4) aisles. These factors, when added together, make it financially impossible to erect anything other than an eight (80) foot high building. The following are three (3) diffe�ent situations resulting from various building heights: BUILDING HEIGHT - 80 FEET STORAGE SPACE = 4,000 PALLETS NUMBER OF AISLES - 4 NUMBER OF CRANES = 4 WIDiH OF BUILDING - 1�2 FEET COST OF BUILDING INCLUDING CRANES = 54,900,000 � PROPOSALI . (PE#22) ! _ �-�� FORD MOTOR COMPANY , TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT : � ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55116 yS S BUILDING HEIGHT - 60 FEET STORAGE SPACE 4,000 PALLETS NUMBER OF AISLES 6 NUMBER OF CRANES 6 WIDTH OF BUILDING 152 FEET SAVINGS OVER 80 FT. BUILDING: 20 FT. SHORTER BUILDING � 350,000 20 FT. SHORTER CRANE (4 AT E45,000) E 180,000 TOTAL SAVINGS E 530,OG0 ADDITIONAL COSTS OVER 80 FT. BUILDING: 2 CRANES E 1,450,000 50 FT. WIDER BUILDING S 1,140,000 RELOCATE 4 TRUCK UNLOAD DOCKS � 145,000 TOTAL ADDED EXPENDITURES E 2,735,000 NET EFFECT ON COST OVER 80 FT. BUILDING = INCREASE OF $ 2,205,000 ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OYER 80 FT. BUILDING . . - p _ PROPOSAL2 1 i (��7��-� � �J ,� ` ; FORD MOTOR COMPANY , • . ' ` TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT s � ; ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55116 °, BUILDING HEIGHT — 40 FEET : STORAGE SPACF 4,000 PALLETS NUMBER OF AISLES g NUMBER OF CRANES $ WIDTH OF BUILDING 202 FEET - SAVINGS OVER 80 FT. BUILDING: 40 FT. SHORTER BUILDING E 700,000 40 FT. SHORTER CRANE (4 AT $90,000) a 360,000 TOTAL SAVINGS $ 1,060,000 '� ADDITIONAL COSTS OVER 80 FT. BUILDING:' 4 CRANES S 2,900,000 100 FT. WIDER BUILDING � 2,280,000 RELOCATE 8 TRUCK UNLOAD DOCKS � $ 290,000 � TOTAL ADOED EXPENDITURES $ 5,410,000 M -� NET EFFECT ON COST OVER 80 FT. BUILDING = INCREASE OF $ 4,410,000 - ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OVER 80 FT. BUILDING _ p _ � `- i i ,,: !° "� PROPOSAL3 ;..; '"� ,� y� + _ ��7� � , ♦ Automotive Assembly Division Twin Cities Assembly Plant Ford Motor Company February 23, 198� �6 South Mississippi River Blvd. St.Paul,Mtnnesota 55116 The Honorable George Latimer City Hall - Room 347 St. Paul , MN 55102 Dear Mayor Latimer: I am writing to you on a matter of greatest importance to Ford Motor Company's Twin Cities Assembly Plant, namely: that we obtain approval from the City of St. Paul to construct a warehouse between two of our plant buildings along Mississippi River Boulevard. To build this warehouse, since it must be 80 feet tall , I understand that we need a variance from the City Code. The Twin Cities Assembly Plant has been located in St. Paul for more than 60 years and is one of the oldest "citizens" in the community. We like to think we also are one of the cortanunity's best citizens. Last year we contributed $182 million to the area in the form of wages, purchased services, and taxes. This amount includes wages exceeding $109 million for more than 2,500 Twin Cities Ford employees and nearly $9 million paid in local and state taxes. During the past year, Ford and its employees contributed more than $113,000 to the Twin Cities United Fund and Ford Motor Company contributed $31,000 to civic and charitable groups in St. Paul and surrounding areas. Today when "competitiveness" is the by-word in business and when it is abso- lutely necessary for business to perform at the highest levels to compete in both world and domestic markets, we are proud of our plant and we think the citizens of St. Paul should be proud to have an industri,al facility like _ Ford Motor Company's Assembly Plant in their area. Our St. Paul operations are "state of the art," "world class," and the city's largest private employer. In addition to producing the highest quality products in St. Paul, Ford Motor Company has consistently gone far beyond what is required of it as a corporate citizen. Last year alone we spent more than $235,000 on landscaping to beautify the plant grounds. In every expansion and addition of a plant facility we have consistently been willing to invest additional LATIMERIA ��-�� - -2- dollars to make the facilities as aesthetically pleasing as possible. We have regularly taken the interest of the community into consideration when planning plant operations, shipment of materials, and so forth. We have granted approval for free use of several acres toward the back of our pro- perty for many years as a ball field and recreational area. The warehouse, which we now find it necessary to construct, has been planned so that its location will not intrude on the residential area. It will be located as far as possible from neighboring residential structures, and will actually remove an outside and visible storage area along River Road and add to the beauty along that parkway, which was repaved and re-landscapped last year. Although the new building will be 310 feet long, it actually will be located � between existing structures and will be part of a total building that is more than 2,400 feet long and covers more than 2.1 million square feet. In that context, it certainly should be acceptable. Its height, moreover, will be less than either of the two stacks already on the property, less than the high-rise structure of more than 200 feet along the road to the north and less than the 150-foot, 15 story high-rise residence structure behind the plant. It actually will be the shortest of the major buildings in this cluster. It is only seven feet higher than the Ford Oval sign along the same frontage. As part of the planning to construct the new storage structure, we have made provision for more expensive external materials that will add to the aesthe- tics and will blend in with the existing facilities. In writing to request your consideration and that of the planning cortnnission members on this matter, I want to assure you that we have arrived at the 80- foot height because it is absolutely necessary. Without the 80-foot height, the warehouse simply is not feasible. We want to note also that it is impossible for us to move it back farther from the road without demolition of existing loading docks and without loss of storage areas. Moreover, it is impossible for us to reduce the total height of the structure by digging it into the ground, since approximately nine feet below the surface we hit rock, which can only be removed with blasting. _ LATIMER2A _ �� . -3- � We are asking for a variance to construct the warehouse because we see it as absolutely necessary to the continued full and first-class operation of the Twin Cities Assembly Plant, a plant which you know, has been operating two- shifts, that we have invested in significantly in recent years, and that we hope to keep operating at present high levels for years to come. We will be happy to review this matter with you, or with members of your staff, or with members of the planning committee, and to answer any questions. Thank you very much for your consideration and your support. Sincerely yours, /�/�f'/ci.�.�,—�.e�L R. H. Powless Plant Manager Twin Cities Assembly Plant cc: Planning Comnittee Members LATIMER3A �� I�IGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL • 2305 FORD PARKWAY ST.PAUL,MN 55116 (612)690•0865 ...� �� ... '.. ' .u... �...... i; -__-.00 c January 16, 1987 :_�'`-._ '--� ' °_' `" � .( J . J 1 ' � Ms. Gladys Morton, Chair Zoning Committee City Hall Annex 25 W. 4th Street St. Paul, PL'�1 55102 Dear Ms. Morton; On January 8, 1987, the Highland Area Community Council (HACC) reviewed � Ford Motor Company`s application for a variance of the river corridor maximum building height of 40 feet. Bepresentatives of Ford Motor explained that they needed to build a warehouse of 80 feet in height to accomodate an automatic: storage and retrieval system. The following motion was passed: The Highland Area Community Council recommends modification of the riverfront corridor height requirement to allow Ford Motor to erect an 80' high building on Mississippi River Blvd. The recommendation was passed on a vote of 7 in favor, 3 against, and l.:.absention. If you have any questions, please call me at 690-0866. Very truly yours, • ��.�.��t- �� Michelle Lichtig cc: Councilman Drew Donna Datsko Chuck KcGuire Ralph Cook �-��-� William A. Biennan, Jr. 2159 Pinehurst Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 . Februa_Yy 18, 1987 � Mr. Karl Neid St. Paul Zoning Cc�mittee llth Floor City Hall Annex St. Paul, NRJ 55102 Re: Rcquest of Fcrd Motor Coanpany for Height Variance to Construct an Autcmated Warehouse Dear Mr. Neid: I have read that the St. Paul Zoning Cannittee will consider Ford Motor Cc�any's request for height variance to construct an autanated warehouse at the St. Paul Plant located on Mississippi River Boulevard. Your hearing is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 1987, at 3:30 P.M. I would like to be present to testify but I do not laiow whether my schedule will permit my attendance or, if I attended, whether you would have t�me to hear my testimony. Therefore, I request you consider this letter in lieu of my testimony. My residence is located within two or three hun�dred feet of the Ford Plant gate at the intersection of Cretin Avenue and Ford Parkway. I have resided at this address since 1979 and have lived in the Highland area for nearly thirty years. I have served two te.rms on the local Ca�nunity Council, formPxly knaHm as the Southwest Area District Council, (SIn'�D) . I have testified before your ccamittee previously in opposition to height variances, specifically where the variance requested affects adjacent residential property. The variance request� by Ford Motor C�any does not affect i�nediately adjacent residential property and, in fact, the proposed warehouse would not even be visible fran residential property, with the exception of sane west facing units in the Highland Village Apart�nent ccxnplex and so�ne of the units in the Cleveland Avenue High-Rise. I would liJce to express my support for your approval of Ford's request and cite the follvwi.ng reasons underlying my opinion. �� Mr. Neid Page Ztvo February 18, 1987 1. Although the height variance requested is a substantial one and the location along the River Road in�dicates careful consideration, I do not believe the proposed warehouse would have a bad affect upon the appearance of the area, especially fran any residential property. It certainly would not impinge upon the view or sunlight available to neighboring properties. 2. The location of the warehouse would be between two existing structures, and as I understand it, its facade would be c�npatible with the existi.ng structures. The existing buildings are about as attractive arld unobtrusive as a major manufacturing plant could possibly be in such a scenic area as the River Road. Certainly, the caripatible facade of the proprosed warehouse would be quite an improvement over the stacks of autanobile b�s�ers and crates of other assorted auto parts which are now stored out in the open between the existing �uildings. 3. Other existing structures along the River Road, scme of then on the Ford property itself, are of a canparable or substantially greater height than the variance requested. Specifically, I refer t�o 740 River Drive, located several blocks to the north, and a tall "Ford" sign and several s.moke , stacks on the Ford property, including the s►�ke stack caning fro�n Ford's generating plant on the river bank. I do not believe that, considering the height of these other structures, the proposed warehouse would have any bad effect upon the vie�r or the "skyline" of the area, and might actually improve it. 4. Fran what I have read and heard about the proposed warehouse, it would be econanically unfeasible for Ford to reduce the height of the proposed warehouse by going belaw the ground level because of rock forntiations under the Ford property. I asstune your staff evaluation would confirm this, if they have had the opportunity to evaluate this possibility. 5. Ford Motor Co�npany's St. Paul Plant is an important econcmic asset of the Highland area and the entire city. We are all aware of plant closures and layoffs in the autanobile industry throughout the country. By all appearances, the St. Paul Ford Plant is doing quite well producing light truc3cs. The Zoning Cc�mittee should consider the beneficial financial unpact of the plant upon the ccamminity in making its decision. Recently, I received a flyer fro�n an organization called "COFF" suggesting that my neighbors and I oppose Ford's request for a variance and attempti.ng to link the issue of a height variance to allegedly harmful emissions fran Ford's plant. I request that you do not link these two issues i.n your considerations and suggest that the addition �� Mr. Neid Page Three February 18, 1987 of the warehouse would have no effect whatsoever on anissions, which I believe are primarily related to painti.ng processes. I have heard that sc�me of Ford's neighbors have ccxnplained frcan time to time about odors en�anating �resn the plant. I would note that I have lived no more than two or three hundred feet fram the plant gate for nearly eight years and I have never noted any bad odors emanating fran the plant. Thank y.ou for your consideration of one neighbor's support for the variance requested by the Ford Motor Ccenpany. Very truly yours, � �` � � � > , , % �;' ; G��,!�C�ik G f��,r, % William A. Biennan, Jr. � ./" G�,B:esf ` � ��?-� • i �`�� a a� �.� •�.� • :::.. �.�r`� :i � i �� "'� �� C�E t�CS February 9, 1987 St. Paul Zoning Committee Members llth Floor City Hall Annex St. Paul , MN 55101 Dear Committee Members: We have been. residents of the area since 1979 and have lived at 1775 Ford . Parkway and now at 2227 Highland Parkway, just two blocks north from the Ford plant. We have just received a handout from the COFF, and we want to express opposition to their stand. There may be odors, but though we live quite close to the Ford plant, we are not aware of them. At a time when jobs are at a premium, we are willing to endure a bit of odor (though we have not noticed it) for the benefit of not only the people who are employed there but for the entire corr�nunity. We do not believe the "bad neighbor" tag is entirely fair. Ford does a fine job of maintaining their property and we are not aware of any offensive noise leve]. We also fail to understand what an 80 foot tall warehouse has to do with odors. We do not believe this has affected the value of our property nor our oppor- - tunities of selling it if we choose to do that since houses in our area are selling rather quickly. w'e trust that you will not be too easily dissuaded by the activ;ty of COFF. Cordi , ly, � ` � � � J . �-�� , Christian an June Hainlen 2227 Highland Parkway St. Paul , MN 55116 P.S. Incidentally, we do not work at Ford, nor do any of our relatives and only . one acquaintance. � l .�-�d 7 lJJ 7 , � I °�' r'°h � � 7 s .'► ^�.� � -.+a �wy��'Q . ■ ;.s yz•s+ � C .�t �� H s�a,Il.r '—�—y � Downtown Riverfront Commission Cin• of Saint Paul January 27, 1987 Zoning Committee Saint Paul Planning Commission 1100 City Hall Annex � Saint Paul , Mn. 55102 Re: Zoning File #10049; Ford Motor Company Dear Chairperson Morton and Planning Commissioners; The St. Paul Riverfront Commission has been approached by several citizens and organizations expressing a concern about Ford Motor Company's application for a variance from River Corrido� zoning standards. Although the variance process is far-removed from the Riverfront Commission's geographic and functional areas of responsibility, the fact that the public is inquiring to us about it illustrates the breadth and depth of the issue at hand. Clearly, there a�e many people who strongly believe that the Mississippi River corridor is a unique city asset that demands strong protection measures. The ZQning Ordinance seems to provide that protection. Variances such as this one should be carefully considered. Far be it from me to suggest to the Zoning Committee how it should be 6oing it's assigned tasks. In fact, I am particularly impressed with the procedures employed by the Planning Commission to thoroughly analyze the implications of variance applications, and to secure public comment about them. Rather, I call your attention to the nature of this particular variance request. Rarely are the actors or environment as significant. We are all eager to see Ford continue to grow, prosper and contribute to the vitality of Saint Paul . However, Ford Motor Company is much more flexible in it's ability to grow than are the finite environmental features that characterize the river corridor. The upstream reach of the river is not as amenable to uncontrolled industrial expansion as are the downtown or port reaches. The zoning standards that are applied upstream are rightfully more stringent and considerate of tne magnificent natural features found there. I believe that a variance of this nature, in this reach of the river, should be a "last resort", granted after exhaustive consideration of views and vistas, public objectives, creative alternatives, mitigating measures and potential precedent for future actions. . . In Saint Paul , we are fortunate that the river corridor is large and diverse enough to accommodate all potential uses. Generally, we don't have to choose between industrial/commercial uses, and environmental protection. Even in this case, where the two objectives do come together, they are not mutually exclusive. On behalf of the Riverfront Commission, I ask you to carefully weigh the implications of this proposal , and to insure that Ford adequately protects the truly unique nature of it's riverfront neighborhood. Sin erely, D e n Chair . _ ��f �'��" CITY OF SAINT PAUL ;4`�... ,;t.,,,, . DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES a; �= '�� "'��' Q� DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION �,. _ �°o„� ,,.. o� 300 City Hall Annex, 25 �'Vest Fourth Street �''�`+ St. Paul. Minnesota 55102 GEORGE LATIh1ER 612•292•7a0p MAYOR RECE1VEp FEB 24 1987 February 12, �9s� Z4NING Gladys Morton, Chair Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street ' Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 •Re: Zoning File 10049 Ford Motor Company Dear Ms. Morton: The Division of Parks and Recreation has under its jurisdiction all of the Parkways in Saint Paul . Among these is Mississippi River Boulevard, arguably the most significant parkway in the City because of its views, preservation of the River bluffs and provision of public recreation space. Over the past several years the City has expended more than 3 million dollars for improvement and restoration of this parkway. On February 4, 1987 we were advised by a neighborhood resident of the Ford Motor Company's proposal to construct a warehouse 80 ft. high and 310 ft. in length parallel and immediately adjacent to Mississippi River Boulevard. Although this proposal has apparently been under review for nearly two months, this was our first knowledge of the project and the requested modification of the River Corridor Zoning Code needed to permit its construction. LJhile this points to a need for improved communication, my purpose in writing today is to go on record in opposition to this warehouse construction and to the zoning modification now being considered. We have . reviewed the January 14, 1987 staff report and in our opinion staff has failed to give adequate consideration to the aesthetic impact of this structure on Mississippi River Boulevard and those who use the area for recreation as well as transportation purposes. We believe that the new warehouse would be an unsightly, overbearing visual intrusion on the parkway. Further, where the staff report cites 740 River° Drive and a nearby 230 ft. smokestack as tall or taller structur�s in the same area, we fail to see this as a logical comparison or justification for an 80 ft. tall warehouse, 310 feet in length. The presence of tv�o other tall structures that existed prior to the adoption of the River Corridor Zoning does not argue for another structure, particularly a utility building . �.., - ��.� � RECEIVED FEB 24 1987 February 12, 1987 Page 2 . ZONING of such massive size added to an existing structure. This type of construction on the bluff line is just the type of infringement on the riverfront that the zoning guidelines were intended to prevent. In, addition, the traffic considerations have been totally overlooked. At present there are often semi trucks and trailers on Mississippi River Boulevard entering the Ford plant; there are also vehicles coming and going, cre�ting congestion and undesirable levels of truck traffic along this public parkway. This aggravates an already unpleasant and unacceptable situation. Although I realize that your committee's review of this matter may of necessity be narrowed to considerations based only on the specific provisions of the Zoning Code, I ask nonetheless that you give careful consideration to all of the environmental issues at hand. I believe that in doing so you will concur with our position that the variance will adversely affect the aesthetics of this important parkway. The City and Metropolitan Council have invested a substantial amount of money in preserving and enhancing Mississippi River Boulevard and it is critical to protect the investment for the future. Please feel free to call me at 292-7400 if you have any questions about our position. Thank you for your consideration of this important matter. Sincerely, � Robert P. Piram Superintendent cc: Mayor Latimer Councilmember John Drew ' Kathy Stack � � Truman Porter, Friends of �aint Paul and Ramsey County Parks James Bellus �%�"U /—�� ; �-'�� .� 1a0� —� The Wold Association • Architects 386 North Wabasha, Suite 530,St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 612-227-7773 March 9, 1987 Zoning Comnittee 25 West Fourth Street St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 RE: Ford Motor Company To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to state my opposition to granting a variance to the subject applicant to exceed the height limit in the River Corridor area. My home is withi_n 350 feet of the applicant's property. I have lived - in this home for 19 years. I am a registered architect, and am well informed regarding the zoning ordinance and its purpose. I understand the applicant claims an economic hardship, if required to add additional cranes. I suggest they explore options, such as setting the buildinq into the ground, before expecting St. Paul to ignore this important zoning ordinance. I trust the Zoning CoTrenittee and City Council will dEny this �equest. Sincere , iJ . 1 V 4!�- Clark D. Wold, FAIA President, The Wold Association � �� MAR 11 1987 ZONING Clark D.Wold Norman L.Glewwe Michaei S.Cox Mikio Kirihara Kevin P.Sullivan Clifford N.Buikema ��,�� ,.. � PEDIATRICS , �22�dz,� STANLEY A LEONARD,M.D. RICFIARD N..MATUS,MID. TERENCE J.aDYNE,AA.D. '►� f%�" ' " a � 1 r'-n � � t 9 ( 1 JOHN R.BALfAN7 A�ID. � *.fi':-. �„ 1 I�`i ��r.� �� :,� �u U�L'I _-.. ! HICHAHD L BARON,M.D. DAViD A.HENDRICK,M.D. PROFE55lONAL ASSOCIATES � (�7�� 233 NORTH SMITH AVENUE • ST.PAUI,MINNESOTA 66102 • PFIONE: 227-7808 February 23, 1987 St. Paul City Council and Planning Commission City Hall . �St. Paul, MN 55102 ' � ' :K� i�� c�i.� . �. � � / � � � I am writing a letter regarding the 80 foot high warehouse which the Ford Motor Company wishes to build on the River Road in St. Paul. I have recently written a letter to your group and I did not get a reply. I would like to express my absolute negative feeling about the Ford Motor Company building the 80 foot warehouse. The Ford Motor Company started out as a relatively small plant on the River Road. They are right in the middle of a very beautiful community in High- land Park. They were recently given a variance to build a very high smoke- stack, which delivers many thousands of pounds of solute over the community of St. Paul. Obviously, this variance wa: granted because of several con- siderations by your committees. However, anybody connected with air pollu- tion realizes that a variance of this type should never have been granted. Not only is it a problem related to the unsightliness of the area, but far more important are the health considerations. It is right behind the high rise apartment for the elderly, there are many people with respiratory pro- blems in the community, and this type of solute is very detrimental to their health, not only for problems with asthma, but also long term problems with cancer. With the type of pc�llutants that occur, there are many, many papers and volumes written on this subject. Now the Ford Company wishes to expand their plant even more and build an 80 foot warehouse. This will just increase the capability of the Ford output, as far as cars � and trucks are concerned, I believe. � � My mission is to try to convince you that this is bad for the community. . It is bad not only from a health standpoint, but the unsightliness in the area. I believe that people who live in the area should be given very srong consideration on this matter. I am very opposed to the Ford Company building this 80 foot warehouse. If they could build some type of cover for the unsi�htly materi l�that are strewn all over their land, it would be very nice.�s�- N e�� tl I believe that the City Council and the Zoning Comnittee have been very neglectful of their duties to the citizens of the area. You have just , � -��_.-�._._ �� : . . , . _. � Page 2 y spent thousands of dollars to upgrade the beauty of the area and now you are considerin� a variance which will do just the opposite. Hopefully, the Planning Commission will take a negative view on this 80 foot high warehouse. I would like either a personal call to me at my home or my office or an irr�nediate letter regarding this sit ation. Sincerely, � --. , ��' � �� Stanle A.' Leonard M.D. Y � 1041 Colby . St. Paul, MN 55116 Home Telephone #699-1269 Office Telephone #227-7806 . SAL/skl �� "- 'tt:,� r � ..�,� -� , , j ._.-w �'c..,;r y � ��ti a.� �� 3...7�+�, I O_...� 1 � Westpark Condominium Association 1034 South Cleveland Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 February 25, 1987 St. Paul Zoning Committee . Eleventh Floor City Hall Annex St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 The Westpark Condominium Homeowners' Association would like to express our strong opposition to granting permission to the Ford Motor Company for a building variance in Highland Park. The residents of Westpark feel the Ford Motor Company should be concerned, as we are, with the extreme air and noise pollution created by their current plant operations and the effect of this on the Highland Park community. We feel Ford Motor Company must begin to show some concern for Highland Park before they are granted further special considerations. Very truly yours, (�l/ Gerald W. Nordberg President - Westpark Condominium Association cc: Rep. 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Y ..._ ..___.._ _.__ _ _ _ _.__. .. ._ .:. ... .�. ..: .. � _ _ .. _ . . _.. _. . . - ..:: _� _ _� . . _ . . ��-� � RECEt V�D February 20,1987 FEB 23 1987 ZONING Ms. Donna Datsko St. Paul Zoni ng Comni ttee llth Floor Ci ty Hal 1 Annex St. Paul , MN 55101 � Re: Ford Motor Co. Warehouse Vari ance Dear Ms. Datsko: 0 n behal f of rt�y fami ly and nei ghbors, please convey my grati tude to comnitteemerr�ers Joseph Levy, Nancy Tracy, and Gladys �4orton for voting "no" to Ford's request to exceed the 40 foot building height limitation in the construction of their warehouse addition on Mississippi River Boulevard. As a recreati onal area, the ri ver front i s too vi tal to our neighborhood to allow for any further visual impairment. I strongly agree with Mr. Levy's opinion that the construction of the proposed 40 foot high building will not result in an economic hardship to Ford Motor Ca. , and that the lower structure wi 11 help preserve the aestheti cs and natural env.i r.onmenx of the ri ver corri dor zone. Respectfully yours, � � �c ��s��e� Marc Rosenberg � 1864 Hi l lcrest Avenue St. Paul , MN 55116 698-5848 cc: Mr. David Lanegran, Planning Comnission Chair � Mayor George Latimer � � Earth Protector, Inc. 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Cleveland Ave. f#303 St. Pau1, Minnesota 55116 Re: Ford Company's permit for warehouse ATTENTION: ZONING COMMITTEE I am opposed to the Ford Company's request for a permit to build an 80 foot ta11 warehouse ir. our neighborhood. This structvre would be very unsightly and brin_q down our property values. We are already burdened ,by the noise and pollution �y having the Ford Company as our neighbor. This strvcture would also take away from the beauty of the Mississippi R.zver Boulevard area. As a concerned resident of Highland Park I ask that you t�rn down their request for a permit to build this warehouse. Yours truly, ��.�.,�.�-a� J - L��-�'�wc�� Therese MoZdenrauer 1 � � �°�,. i .��.� �^"� � � r �- '-� 7�'�.7 7' �� February 16, 1987 Joanne S. Moldenhauer 1034 S. Cleveland Ave. #305 St. Paul , MN 55116 St. Paul Zoning Committee 11th Floor City Kall Annex S�.Paul, MN 55101 ATTENTION: Committee Members As a resident of Highland Park for four years I wish to express my opposition to the Ford Company' s proposal to build an 80 foot tall warehouse in our neighborhood. Since moving to this area I have had to put up with the obnoxious paint fumes that permeate the neighborhood and the excessive noise from the trains �hat run all night long into the Ford Company's yards and prevent the neighbors in this area from getting a full nights sleep. They have been unwilling to work with us in regards to these problems and I a�r� vehemently opposed to their build- ing an 80 foot tall warehouse in our neighborhood. Therefore, I am asking the St. Paul Zoning Committee to deny their request for a permit allowing them to build this obstruction. Yours truly, C... :��y�w�-� �. m �-C.ct.¢-�c�u^-.t/ �Joanne S. 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( —�� '�vl L� ��t� S�`vT� `2� ��„�L � 2� a �.��- �h- ��.,�_,. m ��'?�s� + � �' s ._7 � '�+�'� � � � � �� Ms. Donna D3tsko � _� R.:.�� u � 3 `�� St. Paul Zoning Committee + llth Floor City Hall Annex St. Paul , MN 55101 January 22 , 1987 Dear Ms . Datsko: The Ford Motor Company has not been the type of neighbor that we shou�c go out of our way for . They are noisoning the Highland Park community and the surrounding area with toxic solvents and there has been no help for us or relief after numerous requests . The City of St. Paul is stalling on dealing with this issue and so is the City Health Department. I have personally met with the Health Department and City Council Members and it ' s now time to get tough . Any variance for Ford must be tied to solvent reductions now . Not a study , not a promise but a reduction before any chance of a variance. Any variance must be tied to health studies of the community paid for by Ford and conducted by the City Fiealth Department ant� a provision made for reporting back to the community on a regular basis . Nothing , nothing , nothing has been done to help us and it would not make sense for the zoning committee to make a decision before a further investigation. Sorry I couldn ' t be present today but a prior appointment made over a month ago must get my attention . Please encourage the committee to hold up action on the Ford variance request until they have a better understanding of the total picture . � 1 �,; Sincerely , �/ ' Attachments Leslie Dav s , President 1138 Plymouth Building, Minneapolis� Minnesota, 55402 612-375-0202 , . ., . � -.:.: . . . . _ . , � - - - - . .... _. .: ....._ . .... ..__..- :ti.: _. __ _ -. -- -- - _, .. . ..._ :. ,.. : � - — . ._ . . _ - r:.-.. -� '' � _ _ .. r � � ..�.:: �. 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' � . � /'•� '..,^ 5 ! . a , ' �. � " ` _ t^ �„� �� a_.•�. � ...�___._�_..___.._. �._.....�_...____...._........,.. ti � DAVID FEINWACH3 �" a �� ATTORNEY ANC COUNSELOR AT LAW 2227 UNNERSTTY AVE. Ap r i 1 2 0 , 19 8 7 ST.PAUL,MINNESOTA 55114 Z�ning Committee 25 W�st Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Attn: Donna D�tsko ' � Re: Ford t�otor Company File No. 10049 Dear Ms. Datsko: I am once again writing at the request of my client, Celia Paster of 706 South Mississippi River Boulevard . I would like to restate her position regarding the Ford Motor Company' s proposed expansion of its current facilities on Ford Parkway in St . Paul (near my client' s home) . Please be advised that my client opposes any such expansion or related zoning changzs required to permit expansion based upon the fact th�t the Ford Motor Company currently operates automotive painting facilities at this location which spew pollutants and noxious odors into the atmosphere and which constitutes if not a documented health hazard , certainly a nuisance. Obviously , if the existing situation can not be remedied so that neighbors of the Ford Plant such as my client are free to enjoy the use of their homes without the presence of nauseating odors and pollutants, all future expansion at the Ford Plant should be out of the question. Please be advised my client will pursue any and all legal reme- dies available to her to prevent such unwanted and potentially illegal expansion. Sincerely, � �ti �� ''� David Feinwachs Attorney at Law DF/ct cc: John Drew � �� . ` ZONING COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT FILE #]0049 1. APPLICANT: Ford Motor Company DATE OF HEARING: 1/22/87 �. CLASSIFICATION: River Corridor Modification 3. LOCATION: 966 South Mississippi River Blvd. 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 �. PRESENT ZONING: I-1, RC-3 ZONING CODE REFEREI�'CE: 65.233(1); 65.650 6. ST'AFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 1/14/87 BY: Donna Datsko A. PURPOSF: To permit construction of an 80' tall building addition; the river corridor zone restricts buildings to 40' in height. ' B. DEVELOPMENT AREA: The area of the new building is 310' long and about 110' wide. C. EXISTING LAND USE: The area is developed as the applicant's Twin Cities assembly plant; the area of the proposed building is open and is now an outdoor storage and delivcry area. D. SURROUNDING LAND USE: North: I-1 East: I-1 South: I-1 VVest: Open space E. ZONING CODE CITATION: Section 65.233 Standards for Urban Open Uses. (1) Development shall be limited to 40' in height. F. FINDINGS: 1. The applicant proposes construction of an 80' high warehouse addition to its main assembly plant. This addition would be about 310' in length and would be located between the long main plant to the north and a free-standing warehouse to the south. The structure would contain an 80' high "automatic storage and retrieval system" consisting of racks to store parts and stacker cranes running between the racks in the aisles. The cranes move rapidly between the aisles to select the required part. This system will improve the flow of materials and help reduce costs. 2. The standards for an RC-3 district include a 40' height limit for structures. This standard may be modified by the Planning Commission if the Commission determines that (1) by reason of exceptional circumstances the strict enforcement of (the standard) would cause undue hardship, (2) strict conformity with the standards would be unreasonable, impractical and not feasible under the circumstances, (3) such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property and will not adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public way, slope, drainage channel or the natural environment, and (4) such modification is consistent with the general purposes of the standards contained in the river corridor section of the zoning code. 3. The applicant has stated that the location of the proposed building is determined by the location of the existing assembly lines. Their application letter states, "Relocating the assembly lines is prohibitively expensive. Any other location for the storage system will result in costly longer material handling routes which would negate any benefits derived from the system." The 80' is required in order to use the maximum capacity of the stacker cranes and to keep the system cost effective. Reducing the height to 40' would result in a system which "cannot be cost justified." Therefore, strict conformity with the height limitation standard would cause undue hardship for the appIicant and would be unreasonable, impractical and infeasible under the circumstances. �� Filc #]0049 PagetTwo 4. A modification of this standard will not result in hazard to life or property and will not adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public way, slope, drainage channel or the natural environment. 5. The original intent of the height restriction was to preserve the "natural view" of the bluff for those traveling on the river. Buildings more than 40' in height would usually intrude above the natural bluff environment and therefore they were restricted to that height. Just north of this area of the river, the residential building 740 River Road projects 187' into the air; south of the locks, the Ford Company has steam, waste treatment and � hydroelectric plants and storage tanks which can also be seen from the river. A smokestack about 230' tall also projects above the river at this location. A cross section based on the topographic features of one area or site line from the river to the plant, indicates that the building may be visible from the river. This cross section does not include the height of the vegative cover on the heavily wooded slopes however, and therefore a more likely scenario is that some part of the building will be visible from some point along the river at different times of the year. Given the location of nearby structures which already intrude upon the "natural view" of the river bluff, a structure which may or may not be seen from the river is consistent with the general purposes of the river corridor standards. 6. The applicant has provided a concept drawing for the building which indicates that the horizonal line of the existing structures will be carried across the building facade, thus de-emphasizing the verticality of the building. A landscaping plan has also been provided which identifies the new landscaping for this area and which provides continuity to the existing landscaping elements. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 6, staff recommends approval of the River Corridor Modification subject to the applicant providing a final site plan for City review. �'J _ " .�" -a-t• _ e'«�%{' . — _ � _ .'i._ _ � � ..�. - . .;.L. - ... - : '� - ' .._ " ' .a �. � „_•� _ -. . f. --s.�z ��_ t. 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O O. � . � . - � � . � +. / IO'�� AREA MAP .I m r LEGEND APPLICANT �r u �,� � — — ZONING DISTRICT BOUNOARY ` �C111� SU�JECT PROPERTY PUr�POSE a � O ONE FAMILY PI.At�NtNG �Q c i S i O R � � � DISTRICT 7W0 FAMILY ` C FILE N0. _---�� , � . Qu� �-�- � MULTIPLE FAMILY iu DATE � • a � COMM ERCIAL SCAI.E � I = 200 ? NORTH � � ° �NDUSTRIAL MAP N0. cetn��' P�UL PLANNING BOARD V VACANT , J . � ��z�� ST. PAUL CITY C:OUN�CII. PU6l.iC HEARING NOTICE � ZONING - T0: Property owners within 350' ; FIL E N 0. Representatives of Planning District 15. PAGE ioios PURPOSE To Appeal the Planning Commission decision which denied a River Corridor Modification Request to vary the 40' river corridor height standards (original request was for an 80' high building addition). Present zoning: I-1 , RC-4 LOCATION 966 S. Mississippi River Blvd. P E T I T 10 N E R FORD MOTOR COMPANY . . �,T . , _. . ... HEARIN6 -, , �a , �� .;�.... . Cit Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall - Court House Q U E S TIO N S Zoning 29s-4154 (Donna Datsko) Contact the Zoning Secti�on of the Planning and Economic Development Department, Room 1101, City Hall Annex, 25 W. 4th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 NOTE: This appeal will be reviewed by the City Development and Transportation Committee on May 4, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. , Room 707, City Hall . 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