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Home My WebLink About#3- MN Veteran's Home Site Plan Site Plan #09-05 ? Veteran?s Home Supportive Housing Planning Commission Memo ? March 23, 2009 Page 1 Memo To: Planning Commission Members From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner Date: March 23, 2009 SubjectSite Plan : ? Minnesota Veteran?s Home - #2009-05 - 1200 East 18th Street REQUEST The Minnesota Veteran?s Home plans to construct a 60-unit supportive housing building th at 1200 East 18 Street. Review of the project is advisory only; the state of Minnesota is exempt from local planning and zoning laws. Per the application, ?The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) is proposing the construction of a new permanent supportive housing facility on its Hastings campus to address a critical gap in housing services for those who have served our country in the military.? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive Plan Classification The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as P, Public. The proposed use is consistent with the plan. Zoning Classification The subject property is zoned P-I, Public Institution. Chapter 155.36 Public Institution (B) Uses Permitted. (1) Hospitals, sanitariums, residential care facilities, dependent and semi-independent, residential senior facility- independent, dormitories and other medical care facilities of a similar nature. Per the application, ?Residents are expected to participate in case management services throughout their tenancy.? As such, the proposed use is consistent with the zoning classification. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use The Minnesota Veteran?s Home is primarily an isolated site due to its location and large parcel size. The nearest residences are to the west on Old Mill Court off King Midas Lane Site Plan #09-05 ? Veteran?s Home Supportive Housing Planning Commission Memo ? March 23, 2009 Page 2 and are approximately one-quarter of a mile from the proposed site. The City of Hastings ball fields are approximately 550 feet to the south. Existing Condition The new construction facility will sit on a 2.5 acre parcel on the existing 92 acre campus of the Minnesota Veterans Home. There is currently a 200 bed domiciliary that specializes in providing care at a board and care level. Proposed Improvements The 55,000 square foot three story building will be comprised of 60 fully furnished one bedroom, one bath apartments of approximately 600 square foot units, four of which are designed to be flexible and can create a combination of two studios and a two bedroom unit. All 60 units will be wheelchair accessible to accommodate the range of physical needs expected with the veteran population and will conform to ADA standards. SITE PLAN REVIEW Proposed Building Setbacks Setbacks in the Public Institution zoning district are not specified. As the building is situated in the middle of the parcel, Zoning Setbacks are acceptable. Vehicular Access and Circulation thst Access to the area will be via an existing driveway from 18 Street East and 21 Street East. Staff feels access and circulation are acceptable. Pedestrian Access and Circulation Pedestrian access and circulation is acceptable. Parking Parking is acceptable and is based on the standards for a Residential Care Facility, Semi- Independent. Required per Square Foot Spaces Required 1 per 2 units 60 units/2 = 30 spaces As a part of the expansion, an additional 37 parking stalls will be added to the existing amount. Parking Lot Setback The parking lot setback meets the minimum 10-foot requirement along the perimeter of the property. The new parking lot areas will be curbed and guttered to City standards. Site Plan #09-05 ? Veteran?s Home Supportive Housing Planning Commission Memo ? March 23, 2009 Page 3 Landscaping The Landscape Plan provides for a variety of tree and shrub plantings along the building, roadways, and parking lot. Architectural Elevations Buildings are required to have the front facades composed of at least 75 percent of Class 1 or Class 2 materials, with Class 1 materials comprising at least 25 percent of the total façade. Side and rear facades visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent properties, or residential uses or district must be composed of at least 25 percent of Class 1 of Class 2 materials. Side and rear facades not visible from public right(s)-of- way, parks, public view from adjacent properties, or residential uses or district may use any combination of Class 1, 2, or 3 materials. The primary exterior materials on all sides are brick and glass windows, which are acceptable Class 1 materials. The entrance is defined by large, colorful metal panels. The Minnesota Veteran?s Supportive Housing Building will be seeking certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) building. This is a nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan The Stormwater Plan requires further information for adequate review. Plan review and approval by the Vermillion Watershed District may be required. Approval of the Site Plan is subject to approval of the Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plans by the Public Works Director and the City?s consultant engineer. Please see attached Engineer Review for further information. RECOMMENDATION The City of Hastings offers the following changes and conditions: 1) Construct new sewer services and extensions of PVC (SDR 26) as stated in the City's specifications. 2)Show locations of construction stormwater BMPs and erosion controls. 3)Identify the gross area disturbed and the net area of new impervious surface. Projects disturbing more than 1 acre and/or resulting in more than 1 acre of new impervious surfaces require a plan submittal in accordance with the Vermillion River Watershed Rules and Standards. A formal SWPPP and NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit are also required for any site disturbing more than 1 acre. 4)Building code requires a minimum of 6" of fall in the first 10' out from the outside wall. Indicate how drainage is being conveyed in the attached diagram, comment 2. Please indicate if the storm sewer is being extended in to pick up the flow or if it is overland. If the flow is overland, please indicate direction of flow. Site Plan #09-05 ? Veteran?s Home Supportive Housing Planning Commission Memo ? March 23, 2009 Page 4 ATTATCHMENTS ? Location Map ? Aerial Photograph ? Site Plans ? 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