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City of Lakeville
Planning Department
Memorandum
To: Planning Commission
From: Frank Dempsey, AICP, Associate Planner
Date: September 4, 2015
Subject: Packet Material for the September 10, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Item: Consider the application of Scannell Properties #180 LLC for the preliminary
plat of Interstate South Logistics Park
Action Deadline: December 18, 2015
BACKGROUND
Scannell Properties #180 LLC (Scannell) has submitted preliminary plat application and plans
for Interstate South Logistics Park, which proposes one, 23 acre lot and one outlot on a 176
acre industrial zoned parcel. The property is located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and
west of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). The proposed Lot 1, Block 1 will be occupied by a
mattress manufacturer, SSB Manufacturing Company, who manufactures mattresses for
Simmons and Serta mattress companies.
The proposed preliminary plat includes a site plan for the construction of a 240,000
square foot office, manufacturing and warehouse building on the southeast quadrant of
the property. Future lots will be determined when Outlot A is preliminary and final
platted at the time specific development projects are proposed. Future build-out is
estimated to include up to 2.2 million square feet of light industrial warehousing and
distribution space.
The preliminary plat plans have been submitted to:
1. The Engineering Department
2. The Parks and Recreation Department
3. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee
4. The Dakota County Plat Commission
5. Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization
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The following exhibits are attached for your information:
EXHIBITS
A. Location and Zoning Map
B. Aerial Photo Map
C. Master Site Plan
D. Survey
E. Preliminary Plat (4 Pages)
F. Site Plan (2 Pages)
G. Grading Plan (4 Pages)
H. Tree Preservation Plan
I. Landscape Plan
J. Site Lighting Plan
K. Building Elevations Plan
Zoning and Surrounding Uses. The property is zoned I-1, Limited Industrial District.
The proposed project is surrounded by the following existing or planned land uses:
Direction Existing Use Land Use Plan Zoning
North 215th Street (CSAH 70) and
Developed and Undeveloped
OP District Properties
Office Park
OP, Office Park
District
South
Eureka Township Agricultural
Use Properties
Outside City Limits. Eureka
Township Comprehensive Plan
guides for agricultural use
Agriculture per
Eureka Township
Zoning Map
East Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and
First Park Lakeville Industrial
Development
Light Industrial/Warehouse
and Public/Semi-Public
I-1, Limited Industrial
District
West Undeveloped Property in
MUSA Expansion Area B
Office Park
OP District
STAFF ANALYSIS
PRELIMINARY PLAT
a. Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) - An AUAR is a comprehensive
document that identifies the environmental and other impacts anticipated to result
from the development of a specific property. The AUAR study was used to determine
whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be prepared. The Final AUAR
completed for the Interstate South Logistics Park development was adopted by the City
Council on June 1, 2015.
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The AUAR was prepared for the proposed 176 acre property in advance of the preparation of
the preliminary plat plans. The AUAR was prepared by the developer’s engineering and
planning consultant in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Quality
Board (EQB). The development of the AUAR was overseen by Community and Economic
Development, Planning, and Engineering staff with the assistance of WSB Associates, Inc. on
behalf of the City. The AUAR was completed based on the directive of Minnesota Statute
4410.3610, subparagraph 4 that states, “the content and format of an AUAR document must
be similar to that of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), but must provide for a
level of analysis comparable to that of an EIS for impact typical of urban residential,
commercial, warehousing and light industrial development and associated infrastructure”.
The AUAR was distributed to 22 governmental agencies for their review and comment.
Comments on the AUAR were received by five agencies and were addressed in the final
AUAR.
The developer’s consultant (Sambatek) responded to the comments received by the
governmental agencies. Responses were prepared addressing each of the review agency
comments. The final mitigation plan has also been prepared for the proposed project.
The AUAR included a detailed study and analysis of the following factors:
AUAR POINTS OF STUDY
Various maps of the study area Property location and legal description
Development type and intensity Fish and wildlife resources in the area
Planned utility infrastructure Transportation infrastructure
Development phasing Required permits and approvals of all
known governmental agencies
Proposed land use on the site Potential environmental hazards (if any)
Ground cover types Physical impacts to water resources
Estimated water use and supply Erosion and sedimentation control
Surface water runoff Wastewater production
Geologic and soil conditions Vehicle related air emissions
Stationary source air emissions, odors, noise and dust Visual impacts
Compatibility with plans and land use plans Cumulative impacts
Impact on infrastructure and public services
The City Council provided a negative declaration on the need for an EIS on February 17,
2015 and approved the AUAR at their June 1, 2015 meeting.
b. Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently located in Planning District Nos. 8 and
10 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and is in the current Metropolitan Urban Service
Area (MUSA) which means that City municipal services, including sanitary sewer service,
are available to the property. The subject property is guided Light Industrial/Warehouse
according to the current plan, therefore, the proposed light industrial and warehouse use
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Interstate South Logistics Park
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preliminary plat meets the recommended goals and objects of Planning District Nos. 8 and
10.
c. Existing Site Conditions. The site is currently undeveloped and, until last year, was
used for the production of row crops. The property is bounded by Dodd Boulevard
(CSAH 9) to the east and 215th Street (CSAH 70) to the north. A 115kV electric
transmission line runs from east to west along the north boundary of the property. A
16.5 foot wide communication easement is also located across the northeast quadrant
of the property. A public roadway, drainage and utility easement is located along the
northeast part of the property at Dodd Boulevard. This easement will be considered for
vacation at the time that area is preliminary and final platted. Wetlands and a stream
are located within the parent parcel and will be dedicated to the City as an outlot(s) in
future platting phases.
d. Lot/Block/Outlot. The preliminary plat of Interstate South Logistics Park consists of one
lot, one block and one outlot. The lot proposed with the preliminary plat exceeds the
minimum lot area and lot width requirements for the I-1, Limited Industrial District. The
following is a tabulation of the lot and outlot as noted on the preliminary plat plans, which
does not include road right-of-way dedication.
Preliminary Plat Lot and Outlot
Lot Area and
Lot Width
Requirements
Lot 1
Outlot A
30,000 sf Area 23 Acres 136.7 Acres
100 feet 862 feet N/A
e. Streets. The preliminary plat of Interstate South Logistics Park includes the partial
construction of 217th Street between Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and the west boundary
of Lot 1. Future street construction will include the westerly extension of 217th Street
and the southerly extension of Jacquard Avenue south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) in
compliance with the Transportation Plan. There are three streets associated with the
first phase preliminary plat of Interstate South Logistics Park:
215th Street (CSAH 70) is a two-lane roadway that abuts the north side of the
property and is classified as a high density minor arterial in the Transportation Plan.
The existing road right-of-way width of 137 feet is adequate for future planned road
improvements. Ultimate development includes plans to construct 215th Street
(CSAH 70) as a four lane divided roadway. An existing roadway easement exists so
no additional right-of-way is required with the Interstate South Logistics Park final
plat. Full access to the Interstate South Logistics Park at 215th Street (CSAH 70) will
occur at the time that Jacquard Avenue is constructed.
Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) abuts the east side of the property. Dodd Boulevard is
classified as a low density minor arterial roadway as identified in the
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Transportation Plan. A total of 60 feet of west half right-of-way will be required to
be dedicated with the final plat consistent with the Dakota County Road Plat
Review Needs Map. Current improvements to Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) include
the construction of turn lanes at street intersections between 215th Street and
Pillsbury Avenue in Scott County. Access from Interstate South Logistics Park onto
Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) will be at 217th Street and 220th Street to line up with the
streets in First Park Lakeville.
217th Street is a local street that will include a full access onto Dodd Boulevard (CSAH
9) consistent with Dakota County Access Spacing Guidelines. 217th Street will be
constructed as a 40 foot wide rural section road within an 80 foot wide right-of-way.
217th Street is identified in the Transportation Plan as a minor collector road that will
be extended to the west toward Interstate 35 as development occurs.
f. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. City sanitary sewer and water is
currently available to the site, which is within the current MUSA. All public utilities will be
constructed by the developer to serve the proposed first phase development following final
plat approval. Sewer and water will be available to serve the remaining outlot area when it
is platted and developed. The existing and planned future City sanitary sewer and water
systems available to serve the area of the preliminary plat are adequate to accommodate the
proposed and future industrial buildings within the preliminary plat area.
Grading and utility plans have been submitted with the Interstate South Logistics Park
preliminary plat. Grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility review comments are
addressed in the engineering report dated September 4, 2015. A copy of the
engineering report is attached for your review. Engineering recommends approval of
the Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat.
g. Wetlands. Three areas of wetlands have been identified with the wetland
delineation report prepared by Wenck and Associates. There are no impacts proposed
to the existing wetlands on site with the development of the first phase plans. Any
impacts identified with future phase preliminary and final plats will be reviewed at that
time for compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act.
h. Tree Preservation. The tree preservation plan identifies 66 significant trees located
within the Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat, primarily around the channel on
the south side of the property, all of which are proposed to be saved. There are other
significant trees along the west property line that will be inventoried and identified at the
time of preliminary and final plat of that area of the property.
i. Park Dedication, Trails and Sidewalks. The City’s Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Plan does not identify any future park needs in the area of the plat. Future
trails will be constructed along Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and 215th Street (CSAH 70). No
interior public trails or sidewalks are being constructed with this plat.
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The 2015 rate for park dedication is $4,558.00 per acre totaling $104,834 for the first phase
final plat. The park dedication fee will be due at the time of final plat approval at the rate in
place at that time.
j. Airlake Airport. Airlake Airport is considered a reliever airport under the management of
the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). The majority of the airport property is
located in Eureka Township with one building and a small portion of the west end of the
runway in the City of Lakeville. There is no specific airport overlay zoning that affects the
Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat. There are currently no special zoning rules
or joint airport zoning board in place to review plans or enforce special zoning regulations.
The MAC did not express concerns regarding the size or use of the proposed buildings in
this development in their review of the AUAR.
Due to the site’s proximity to the Airlake Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration
may require an FAA permit (#7460) if any construction cranes are used during the
construction of the buildings. The developer is advised to coordinate any required
permit with the FAA.
SITE PLAN ANALYSIS
Setbacks. The building setback requirements of the I-1 District are being met with the
proposed site plans for Lot 1 as follows:
Min. Required Setbacks (Lot 1, Block 1)
Front Yard ----------------------50ft. Front Yard (217th St.)-----------------260 ft.
Side Yards (west 10 ft/east 30 ft Side Yards (west and east) –105/115 ft.
Rear Yard -----------------------30 ft. Rear Yard (South) --------------------650 ft.
Landscaping/Screening. The landscape plan for Lot 1 of the preliminary plat proposes the
following landscape materials:
Landscape Materials
63 Deciduous trees
35 Conifer trees
2 Ornamental trees
84 Shrubs
All plant materials shall be set back at least 3 feet from all property lines, including the
boulevard street right-of-way lines. All of the landscaped areas within and adjacent to the
parking lot, including landscaped islands, shall be irrigated in compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance. All areas not planted with trees, shrubs or perennials will be seeded with a
natural grass mixture as shown on the landscape plan.
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Planning Department staff recommends that the area between Dodd Boulevard and the
loading docks and truck trailer parking south of the building include increased amounts of
landscape screening along Dodd Boulevard. Consistent with Section 11-20-7, 11-20-13 and
11-21-9C of the Zoning Ordinance, the amount of landscape materials in these areas must
be increased to provide the required visual screening from public right-of-way.
There are some amendments required to the type of landscape materials shown on the
landscape plan in order to comply with the material and design guidelines of the Corridor
Gateway and Design Study. The Scotch Pines adjacent to Dodd Boulevard will have to be
revised to Austrian Pines or a species of spruce tree to comply with the guidelines and to
ensure long term viability for salt spray tolerance adjacent to Dodd Boulevard.
A financial security shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the landscaping on Lot 1.
Financial securities will be determined and submitted individually at the time of final plat
approval. Landscaping for future lots will be completed as they are preliminary platted and
following the approval of site and landscape plans.
Access. Access to the first phase of the Interstate South Logistics Park project will be
from 217th Street and Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). Future phases of the Interstate South
Logistics Park will be accessed from extensions of 217th Street and a future extension of
Jacquard Avenue. There will be no driveway access directly to 215th Street (CSAH 70).
All driveway accesses to public streets meet Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Parking. The first phase building will be 240,000 square feet in area and will include
office, manufacturing and warehouse spaces. The first phase building will require 431
parking spaces based on the estimated floor area of each of the uses of the building.
The proposed parking plan meets Zoning Ordinance requirements subject to the
administrative approval of a parking deferment. A parking deferment contract will be
considered for approval by the Planning Department prior to or in conjunction with the
issuance of a building permit. The Zoning Ordinance allows the deferment of up to 50%
of the required number of parking spaces. The parking deferment is a contract
between the City and the property owner and the document is recorded against the lot
for which the parking deferment is approved. If the City determines that the parking
deferment is no longer viable due to on-street parking or parking outside of designated
parking spaces, the City can require the construction of additional parking spaces.
The estimated required number of parking spaces is calculated as follows:
Building Square Footage……………………………...240,000 square feet
Office – 7,616 sf (including 10% floor area credit) ……………....38 spaces
Manufacturing – 96,000 sf (including 10% floor area credit) ….247 spaces
Warehouse – 129,000 sf (including 10% floor area credit)……116 spaces
On-Site Parking (total required) .………………………..…..431 spaces
Parking to be Constructed….……………..………..………216 spaces
Proposed Deferred Parking………………………………215 spaces
Total Future Possible Parking Spaces…………………….431 spaces
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Circulation. All parking aisles and parking stalls comply with the minimum aisle width
of 24 feet and parking stall dimensions of 9 feet in width and 20 feet in length. The
driveways provide adequate width and turning radii to accommodate truck turning
movements and emergency vehicle access.
Outdoor Storage. The preliminary plat plans propose no outdoor storage on the
property other than semi-truck trailers used in the process of delivering raw materials
and loading finished product to leave the site. An eight foot tall chain link fence is
proposed as security fencing around the trailer parking areas on the north and south
sides of the building. Staff recommends that the chain link fence is black vinyl coated
and that a fence permit be applied for and approved prior to installation.
Signage. No detailed sign plans have been submitted. Up to 100 square feet of
freestanding signage is permitted with a maximum height of 10 feet. Up to 100 square feet
of wall sign are permitted per building with up to 2 signs permitted, one sign per street
frontage, for corner lots. A sign permit must be issued by the Planning Department prior to
the installation of any signs.
Site Lighting. A photometric lighting plan has been submitted for Lot 1, Block 1 of the
final plat for staff review prior to the issuance of a building permit. The plan indicates
maximum light intensity at any property line abutting public right-of-way will be at or less
than 1 foot-candle required by the Zoning Ordinance. All lights will be downcast type
fixtures. No lights shall glare onto public right-of-way or adjacent properties.
Trash Enclosure. All outdoor trash enclosures must be screened with a structure that is a
minimum of 6 feet in height or one foot taller than the containers and must be constructed of
materials that match the architecture of the principal building. The preliminary plat plans do
not include plans for outdoor trash containers at this time. The building permit plans and site
plans must include outdoor trash enclosure details that comply with Zoning Ordinance
requirements.
Snow Storage. Snow storage may not take place in required parking spaces.
BUILDING DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE.
The building is designed to be constructed with pre-cast concrete wall panels with a
painted finish. Section 11-17-9.B of the Zoning Ordinance requires that concrete panel
walls be integral colored exposed aggregate or integral colored concrete but not painted as
proposed on the building elevation plans.
Exterior building materials and mechanical equipment screening will be reviewed by staff
at the time of building permit submittal for compliance with Zoning Ordinance
requirements. The proposed building height is 36 feet, which meets Zoning Ordinance
requirements.
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Dakota County Plat Commission. The Dakota County Plat Commission will review the
preliminary plat at their September 8, 2015 meeting under the provisions of the Dakota
County Contiguous Plat Ordinance for access and County Road right-of-way needs.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following
stipulations:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the September 4, 2015
engineering report.
2. Implementation of the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee.
3. The site and buildings shall be developed in compliance with the plans
approved by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements.
4. The landscape plan shall be revised to include additional landscape screening
along Dodd Boulevard and the trailer parking area along the south side of the
property to provide visual screening of the trailer parking area in accordance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
5. A financial security shall be submitted to guarantee installation and completion of
the approved landscaping for Lot 1, Block 1 and for the wetlands and stormwater
and infiltration basins at the time of final plat approval. All landscaped areas
within and adjacent to the parking lot shall be irrigated. Landscaping shall not be
planted in street boulevards.
6. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-1
District. A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to
the installation of any signs.
7. Snow storage shall take place in required parking spaces.
8. Site Lighting shall not exceed one foot candle at the property line adjacent to
public right-of-way. The lighting plan shall be amended to demonstrate this
stipulation prior to City Council consideration of the final plat.
9. The building is required to be constructed of integral colored concrete materials
consistent with Section 11-17 9.E of the Zoning Ordinance.
10. The chain link security fence shall be black vinyl coated. A fence permit shall be
approved prior to installation of the fence.
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11. The building permit plans and site plans must include outdoor trash enclosure
details that comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements if trash is to be stored
outside. The trash enclosures shall match the exterior materials of the principal
buildings and shall include maintenance free gates.
12. If required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approval of permit No.
7460 shall be obtained from the FAA prior to commencing construction with the
use of a crane or cranes taller than 35 feet in height.
13. A parking deferment agreement shall be approved by the Planning Department
prior to occupancy of the building.
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City of Lakeville
Public Works – Engineering Division
Memorandum
To: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner
From: Matt Decur, Project Engineer
McKenzie L. Cafferty, Environmental Resources Manager
Brett Altergott, Parks and Recreation Director
Copy: Zach Johnson, City Engineer
Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director
Gene Abbott, Building Official
Date: September 4, 2015
Subject: Interstate South Logistics Park
• Preliminary Plat Review
• Preliminary Grading and Erosion Control Plan Review
• Preliminary Utility Plan Review
• Preliminary Site Plan Review
• Preliminary Tree Preservation Plan Review
BBAACCKKGGRROOUUNNDD
Scannell Properties has submitted a preliminary plat named Interstate South Logistics Park.
The proposed development is located west of and adjacent to Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and
south of and adjacent to 215th Street (CSAH 70). The parent parcels are two metes and bounds
parcels zoned I-1, Light Industrial District (PID No. 220310075010 and 220320050010).
The preliminary plat consists of one lot within one block and one outlot on 175.79 acres. The
Developer is dedicating 14.09 acres as Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and 215th Street (CSAH 70)
right-of-way.
The outlot created with the preliminary plat shall have the following use:
Outlot A: Future development, to be retained by the developer (136.70 acres)
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The Interstate South Logistics Park site is undeveloped cultivated agricultural land. A
homestead and outbuildings were located on the property adjacent to Dodd Boulevard
(CSAH 9) at 217th Street. These buildings were removed in 2012. Three wetlands have been
identified within the parent parcels. The land generally slopes from the west to the east.
EEAASSEEMMEENNTT VVAACCAATTIIOONN
Several easements for communication, gas pipeline, transmission line, highway, and utility
purposes exist across the parent parcels. The Developer is requesting that any public road,
drainage and utility easements be vacated with a future preliminary or final plat.
SSTTRREEEETT AANNDD SSUUBBDDIIVVIISSIIOONN LLAAYYOOUUTT
Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9)
Interstate South Logistics Park is located west of and adjacent to Dodd Boulevard, a minor
arterial county highway, as identified in the City’s Transportation Plan. The Dakota County
Plat Commission will review the development at its September 8, 2015 meeting. A total of 60
feet of right-of-way will be required on the west side of Dodd Boulevard. The Developer is
dedicating right-of-way, as shown on the preliminary plat, to satisfy the right-of-way
requirements.
Dodd Boulevard is currently constructed as a two-lane rural roadway. Dakota County
reconstructed Dodd Boulevard adjacent to Interstate South Logistics Park in 2015, widening
shoulders and adding turn lanes at existing intersections (217th Street and 220th Street).
The Developer is required to coordinate with Dakota County to determine the extent of
improvements that will be required along Dodd Boulevard. The plan for any County road
improvements must be approved by Dakota County, and a permit for the work within the
right-of-way must be obtained from the County.
215th Street (CSAH 70)
Interstate South Logistics Park is located south of and adjacent to 215th Street, a high-density
minor arterial roadway as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The
Dakota County Plat Commission will review the development at its September 8, 2015
meeting. A total of 75 feet of right-of-way will be required on the south side of 215th Street.
The Developer is dedicating right-of-way, as shown on the preliminary plat, to satisfy the
right-of-way requirements.
Dakota County controls the right-of-way requirements and access locations along 215th
Street. 215th Street adjacent to the development is constructed as a two-lane rural section
roadway. There are dedicated right and left turn lanes on 215th Street at the intersection with
Dodd Boulevard.
Jacquard Avenue
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Future development of Outlot A will include the right of way dedication for and extension of
Jacquard Avenue south of 215th Street. Jacquard Avenue is identified as a major collector in
the City’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The Developer is required to coordinate with
Dakota County to determine the extent of improvements that will be required along 215th
Street for this intersection. There are no other planned connections to 215th Street as part of
the Interstate South Logistics Park development.
217th Street
217th Street will be extended through Interstate South Logistics Park. 217th Street is a minor
collector roadway as identified in the City’s Transportation Plan and will be constructed as a
rural section roadway to promote infiltration and stormwater treatment. 217th Street will have
an 80-foot right-of-way with a 40-foot wide paved section and two-foot gravel shoulders.
There are dedicated right and left turn lanes at the intersection with Dodd Boulevard.
A temporary cul-de-sac on 217th Street is planned within a temporary easement in Outlot A.
An escrow for future removal of the temporary cul-de-sac will be required with the final plat.
Future development of Outlot A will include extension of 217th Street through Interstate
South Logistics Park to an intersection with the future extension of Jacquard Avenue. The
City’s Transportation Plan indicates that 217th Street will ultimately extend west to Kenrick
Avenue (CSAH 5).
SITE PLAN REVIEW
A Preliminary Site Plan was submitted for Lot 1, Block 1, Interstate South Logistics Park. The
Site Plan features a 240,000 square foot manufacturing, warehouse, and office building and
three parking lots.
130 trailer parking spaces have been provided in two paved parking lots accessible from 217th
Street and from Dodd Boulevard. Trailer parking lots are enclosed by a fence and access
drives to the lots are gated. Trailer parking spaces are 55’ deep and 12’ wide.
Parking for 216 automobiles, including 7 designated handicapped spaces, has been provided
in a paved parking lot. A single access drive from 217th Street serves this lot. 215 automobile
parking spaces are proposed to be deferred on the site, including 158 deferred spaces within
the planned trailer parking spaces. Automobile parking spaces are 20’ deep and 12’ wide.
220th Street will not be extended through the development. A private access will be
constructed to Dodd Boulevard to align with 220th Street. The private driveway will serve Lot
1, Block 1 and a future development in Outlot A.
A Final Site Plan must be submitted and reviewed with the Final Plat.
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CCOONNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONN AACCCCEESSSS
Construction traffic access and egress for grading, utility and street construction shall be off of
Dodd Boulevard at the proposed intersection of 217th Street and at the proposed private
access to Dodd Boulevard. The Developer is required to coordinate accesses to Dodd
Boulevard with Dakota County.
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The Park Dedication Fee has not been collected on the parent parcels and no future park
needs within this development are indicated in the City’s Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan.
The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan does identify bituminous trails along the south side of
215th Street and west side of Dodd Boulevard adjacent to the Interstate South Logistics Park.
The Developer is responsible for posting escrows for 5/8th of the trail costs adjacent to each
development within Interstate South Logistics Park with each final plat.
The Park Dedication requirement will be satisfied through a cash contribution that must be
paid with the final plat.
UUTTIILLIITTIIEESS
SSAANNIITTAARRYY SSEEWWEERR
Interstate South Logistics Park is located within sub-district SC-10180 and SC-10410 of the
South Creek sanitary sewer district as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The
wastewater from the proposed site will be conveyed by City-owned sanitary sewer facilities to
the Elko/New Market interceptor and then to the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant. The
existing City-owned downstream facilities are adequate to convey the wastewater generated
by the proposed development.
The Developer proposes to extend sanitary sewer from the MCES interceptor to the site and
then along 217th Street to the west property boundary. Private sanitary sewer service will be
extended from the sanitary sewer for development within Lot 1, Block 1, Interstate South
Logistics Park. Service stubs have been extended to Outlot A consistent with the
development plan included in the Interstate South Logistics Park AUAR. The developer will
receive a credit for oversizing of sanitary sewer within the plat.
The Sanitary Sewer Availability Charge has not been collected on the parent parcels and must
be paid with the final plat.
WWAATTEERRMMAAIINN
Development of Interstate South Logistics Park includes the extension of public watermain.
As identified in the City’s Comprehensive Water Plan, a 12-inch watermain will be extended to
the subdivision from an existing stub along Dodd Boulevard and looped along future 217th
Street to an existing stub along Jacquard Avenue.
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Final locations and sizes of all sanitary sewer and watermain facilities will be reviewed by City
staff with the final construction plans.
OOVVEERRHHEEAADD LLIINNEESS
Great River Energy (GRE) has an existing electric transmission line along 215th Street. City
Code does not require the transmission line to be buried. The Developer is responsible for
coordinating and relocating GRE transmission poles if necessary. A security will be required
for this work and must be paid with the final plat.
DDRRAAIINNAAGGEE AANNDD GGRRAADDIINNGG
Interstate South Logistics Park is located within subdistrict SC-7, SC-9A, SC-19, and SC-20 of
the South Creek District of the City’s Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan. The
Vermillion River Watershed JPO requires that runoff rates from new development not exceed
the existing runoff rates for the 1, 10 and 100-year critical duration storm events. The
Interstate South Logistics Park AUAR (prepared by Sambatek in 2015) identified infiltration
and ponding areas for the AUAR as a whole.
The land use on the site is currently row crop agriculture (corn) and soils are classified as
hydrologic soil group (HSG) B. Drainage on the existing site is split. A portion of the site drains
north to the county road right-of-way. The remainder of the north half of the site drains east
through the center of the site to the existing culverts under Dodd Boulevard. The south half of
the site drains south to the southern channel of South Creek.
The proposed drainage plan, as designed by Wenck dated September 01, 2015, splits the site
into several drainage areas and provides infiltration and ponding for each area. Regional
basins have been planned along the channel at the south end of the property to serve future
development. Areas within Lot 1, Block 1, Interstate South Logistics Park drain to interior
stormwater and infiltration basins.
To ensure there is adequate distance between groundwater and the bottom of the infiltration
basins, a copy of the Soils Report submitted September 2, 2015, will be reviewed.
The final grading plan must indicate any proposed borrow areas. Any borrow area locations
must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of the borrow activity.
The Engineering Department has submitted requested changes to the grading and
stormwater management plan. Changes must be incorporated into the final plans prior to
approval of grading permits or final plats.
The final grading plan shall identify all fill lots in which the building footings will be placed on
fill material. The grading specifications shall also indicate that all embankments meet
FHA/HUD 79G specifications. The Developer shall certify to the City that all lots with footings
placed on fill material are appropriately constructed. Building permits will not be issued until
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a soils report and an as-built certified grading plan have been submitted and approved by
City staff.
A National Pollution Discharge Elimination System General Stormwater Permit for
construction activity is required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for areas
exceeding one acre being disturbed by grading. A copy of the Notice of Stormwater Permit
Coverage must be submitted to the City upon receipt from the MPCA.
SSTTOORRMM SSEEWWEERR
Development of Interstate South Logistics Park includes the construction of public and
private storm sewer systems. The public storm sewer will be located within public right-of-
way and/or temporary public drainage and utility easements, as shown on the preliminary
plat.
The privately-owned and maintained storm sewer will be located within Lot 1, Block 1,
Interstate South Logistics park and will collect and convey stormwater runoff generated from
within the development to the public storm sewer system.
The Trunk Storm Sewer Area Charge has not been collected on the parent parcels and must
be paid with the final plat.
FEMA FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS
Portions of Interstate South Logistics Park are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
as Zone A by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Based on this designation,
a portion of the plat is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), as determined by
FEMA. A Letter of Map Revision is required to determine the Base Flood Elevation for the
floodplain. The Letter of Map Revision process will run concurrently with development.
The Technical Memo determining the Base Flood Elevation and demonstrating no significant
impact to the floodplain submitted by Wenck on September 2, 2015, will be reviewed prior to
approval of a grading permit or final plat.
WWEETTLLAANNDDSS
An off-site wetland delineation report was completed by Wenck and Associates in late
February/early March. After the aerial analysis, it was determined that there are three
wetlands located in the project area.
The Notice of Application was sent out 3/16/15. No adverse comments were received during
the comment period.
Based on the information provided in the report dated March 2015 and site visit, the
indicated wetland boundaries have been determined to be acceptable for use in
implementing the Wetland Conservation Act.
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There are no impacts to existing wetlands on site with the current plans. If impacts are
proposed with future phases a wetland replacement plan must be submitted, reviewed and
approved prior to any impacts. As future phases are submitted the wetlands and wetland
buffers must be placed in Outlots dedicated to the City. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
obtain proper wetland approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
TTRREEEE PPRREESSEERRVVAATTIIOONN
The tree plan identifies 66 trees around the existing channel on the southern property line.
All trees are proposed to remain. Trees along the property’s western boundary will be
inventoried and included in a tree preservation plan when that area is platted.
EERROOSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL
The developer is responsible for obtaining a MPCA Construction Permit for the site as well as
developing a SWPPP for the site prior to construction. The permit requires that all erosion and
sediment BMPS be clearly outlined in a site’s SWPPP. Changes made throughout construction
must be documented in the SWPPP.
A maintenance schedule for the first 2 years must be included in the plans. This must include
mowing 2 to 3 times, 30 days apart during the first year with the mower deck set about 6-8
inches off the ground. The second year, the pond areas must be mowed once before weeds
set their seeds. This will reduce weed establishment, and help stimulate the desirable
vegetation. This will cut down on maintenance in the long-term.
Additional erosion control measures may be required during construction as deemed
necessary by City staff or the Dakota County Soil and Water District. Any additional measures
required shall be installed and maintained by the developer.
RREECCOOMMMMEENNDDAATTIIOONN
Engineering recommends approval of the preliminary plat, grading and erosion control plan,
utility plan, site plan, and tree preservation plan for Interstate South Logistics Park, subject to
the requirements and stipulations within this report.