03-17-2025 - Agenda Packet Planning Commission - PC Packet

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(11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The applicant states the activity resulting from the Garage Condos will not cause a nuisance, smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, or general unsightliness. (12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access;The adjoining properties should not experience parking issues or traffic congestion. The proposed use is expected to have significantly less traffic than the generally allowed uses in the Industrial zoning district. (13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The site is being designed to enhance the natural environment with the stormwater management and planting plans. The site was originally graded when the industrial district was platted in 2007 (Crystal Bay Business Center) and has been vacant with no native plantings or natural areas. (14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right- of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; and The site is being designed to not cast glare toward public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts. (15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. The proposed use is not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare and is expected to have less of a chance of any negative impact than the generally allowed uses within the Industrial zoning district. (16) Economic return.The use will provide an economic return to the community and be commensurate with other industrial uses for which the property could feasibly be used. In considering the economic return to the city, the planning commission and city council may give weight to the sociological impact of proposed use, both positive and negative. The applicant noted the use is consistent with the industrial district and other surrounding uses. The site is screened and buffered from abutting residential districts. The use of the property will be interior to the buildings with little exterior activity thus limiting negative impacts to the surrounding area. Fees: The submitted plans reflected each individual building provided with individual connections for City sewer and water with each unit being metered individually. A Sewer Availability Charge (“SAC”) determination by the Metropolitan Council (Met Council) is required in order to calculate the appropriate fees for sewer services. Staff is recommending to use the Met Council’s unit determination to calculate the City’s water and sewer area connection charge. The applicant is requesting these fees be due at time of building permit for each building. Typically, these fees are due at time of final plat, because this is an industrial development and proposed as a phase project staff can accommodate applying these fees with the building permit. At this time, due to the size of the buildings and the number/type of proposed connections it is estimated that the development will require 14 SAC units according to the Met Council. Therefore, City will calculate the water and sewer area charges for 14 units. Each individual condo or suite will need its own water meter. A utility connection permit will be due at the time of building permit issuance for 109