Planning Report

Date:	August 15, 2000

Case:	PL00-8

Subject:	Preliminary & Final Plat - Brighton Corporate Park IV

Applicant:	City of New Brighton

Request

To hold a public hearing to consider a Preliminary & Final Plat to create three (3) lots as part of Brighton Corporate Park IV. The subject property is located south of County Road E2 on 5th Avenue NW.

Site Characteristics

1.	Location:	Generally, the northwest south of Donetelle Plastics south of County Road E2 on the west side of 5th Avenue NW.

2.	Size:	9.5 acres

3.	Topography:	Flat

4.	Vegetation:	Grasses/weeds

5.	Sensitive Areas:	Super Fund Site

Site History

1.	Past Uses:	MacGillis & Gibbs wood treatment plant

2.	Historical Significance:	None

Departmental Considerations

Community Development

1.	Proposed Uses:	Light Industrial

2.	Surrounding Land Uses:

North:	Light Industrial (Donetelle Plastics)

South:	Light Industrial (vacant)

West:	Light Industrial

East:	Light Industrial

3.	Impact on Surrounding Land Uses:	Minimal

4.	Comp Plan Designation:	Light Industrial

5.	Zoning:	I-2, Heavy Industrial

6.	Lot Sizes:	Required: No Minimum Proposed: 2.0 acres; 3.3 acres; 4.2 acres

7.	Lot Widths:	Required: No Minimum

Proposed:	300+ feet

8.	Other Considerations:	None

Public Works

1.	Proposed Street:	There are no streets proposed as part of this Plat. Lot 3 (Operable Unit 1 - OU1), which is part of the Super Fund Site, shall be a lot held in ownership of the City of New Brighton to protect it against any kind of building or development. Lot 3 will be leased to Dalco, who will be the owners of Lot 2. Lot 3 shall serve as a parking and drive aisle area for Dalco. An easement for access shall be established over the proposed driveway for Dalco, to allow the City and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) access to OU1.

2.	Utilities:	Available

3.	Easements:	In addition to the above mentioned access easement to Lot 3, an easement is established over the City's lift station located on Lot 2, and a pedestrian and utility easement along 5th Avenue NW. All required utility easements are shown on the Plat, per the recommendation of the City Engineer.

4.	Grading/Drainage:	An overall grading plan has been approved for Lots 2 and 3 as part of the Dalco project. There shall be no grading changes to Lot 1, which will serve as Phase 2 of the Donetelle Plastics facility.

5.	Rice Creek Watershed District:	The subject site and development has obtained a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District.

6.	Environmental Concerns:	Existing creek that runs along the western property line.

7.	Other Considerations:	None

Building Official

1.	Structure Size:	NA

2.	Structure Height:	NA

3.	Exterior Treatment:	NA

4.	UBC Compliance:	NA

5.	Other Considerations:	None

Sanitation/housing

1.	Weeds:	NA

2.	Garbage/Rubbish Enclosures:	NA

3.	Other Considerations:	NA

Parks

1.	Park Dedication:	None required.

2.	Proximity of Parks:	None

3.	Impact on Parks:	Minimal

4.	Impact on Community Facilities:	Minimal

5.	Other Considerations:	None

Fire

1.	Hydrant Locations:	NA

2.	Access to Site:	Adequate

3.	Other Considerations:	None

Police

1.	Accident Counts:	None

2.	Violations:	NA

3.	Site Security:	NA

4.	Other Considerations:	None

Staff Comments

The proposed subdivision does meet all minimum code requirements for lot size, width and street access.

Recommendation

Motion to waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of PL00-8, subject to the following conditions:

1.	Establishment of a driveway access easement over the proposed driveway on Lot 2, to provide access to Lot 3.

2.	All easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.

Cary K. Teague, City Planner