HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-22 - Approve Site Plan and Variance Public WorksCity of Corcoran April 23, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -22
Motion By: Hank
Seconded By: LaFave
APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCE FOR THE CORCORAN
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AT 9100 COUNTY ROAD 19 (PID 18- 119 -23 -13 -0001)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran modified the approved site plan as part of the construction
process;
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran is now requesting approval of a site plan amendment and
variance for the constructed public works facility and associated site improvements on property
legally described as follows:
Lot I, Block 1, Roehlke Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the site plan at a duly called public hearing
and recommends approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a site plan
amendment and variance, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. A site plan amendment to approve the expanded public works building and associated site
improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the City on March 12, 2015, except
as amended by this resolution.
2. A variance to allow a gravel driveway on the north side of the parcel is approved based on
the finding that the variance standards have been met. Specifically:
a. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance. This drive is
intended to provide a temporary access into the public works facility until a permanent
road is built into the future public park to the east.
b. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variation is based are unique to the parcel
of land for which the variance is sought and were not created by the landowner. The
need for the variance is due to the unique characteristics of this public works site.
c. That the granting of the variation will not alter the essential character of the locality.
d. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
Ordinance, which allows public works facilities in this P -1 zoning district.
e. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which anticipated a new public
works facility in the City.
3. A variance to allow a gravel area for outside storage is allow on the south side of the yard is
approved based on the finding that the variance standards have been met. Specifically:
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City of Corcoran April 23, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -22
a. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance because of
the nature of a public works facility and the equipment and materials on stored on site
which could damage an asphalt or concrete surface.
b. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variation is based are unique to the parcel
of land for which the variance is sought and were not created by the landowner. The
conditions are unique to a public works facility.
c. That the granting of the variation will not alter the essential character of the locality. The
gravel storage area will be fully screened by landscaping.
d. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
Ordinance, which allows public works facilities.
e. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which anticipated a new public
works facility in the City.
4. Wetland and Shoreland buffer monument signs must be installed according to plan.
5. Wetland and Shoreland buffer seeding shall be installed. Details shall be provided to the
City Planner for review and approval prior to beginning work in this area.
6. A revised landscape plan must be prepared for review and approval by the City Planner and
landscaping must be installed in accordance with the approved plans. The landscape plan
shall screen the outside storage areas by providing trees on the east, south and west sides
of the storage area.
This approval neither grants nor implies approval of a future Hennepin County Weather
Tower. An application for review and approval of a tower must be submitted for review and
approval by the City prior to installation.
8. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant
commences the authorized use.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
❑ Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
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VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
❑ Thomas, Ron
City of Corcoran April 23, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -22
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 23rd day of April 2015.
AT-TEST:
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anie Heinecke - Clerk
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Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
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