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Home My WebLink About8.a. Rosemount Market Square Planned Unit Development Amendment CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION City Council Meeting Date: March 2, 1999 AGENDA ITEM: Rosemount Market Square Planned Unit AGENDA SECTION: Development Amendment New Business PREPARED BY: Dan Rogness, Community Development Dir. AGENDA � ATTACHMENTS: Parking lot detail, Draft 2-23-99 PC minutes, APPROVED BY: Photographs, Correspondence Applicant: Peter Linder of Linder's Greenhouses, Garden Center and Flower Marts. Location: Parking lot in front of Knowlan's Property Owner(s): Carlson Properties of Rosemount Current Zoning: C-4, General Commercial P. C. Action: Recommendation of Approval (3-2) SUMMARY Mr. Pete Linder is requesting an amendment to the Rosemount Market Square Planned Unit Development that would allow Linder's to place a"Flower Mart" in the parking lot in front of Knowlan's. The flower mart would combine a poly greenhouse with a fenced outdoor display area measuring 36 x 144 feet,or 30 parking spaces. The flower mart would be . open from April 15th through approximately July 7th. Set-up requires several days, and takedown is accomplished in a few hours. PARKING AND SHOPPING CENTER ISSUES The 266 parking spaces in front of Knowlan's includes the 128 spaces required for the 25,000 sq. ft. grocery store. The balance of the parking supports the 15,000 sq. ft. expansion area(75 additional spaces required)and the rest of the shopping center. Overall,there are about 400 parking spaces for the shopping center which is about 20 more than is required. Marie Aarthun,President of Knowlan's Food Stores indicated that the Flower Mart is very desirable for Knowlan's. Additional traffic is generated by the Flower Mart which combines trips with groceries. ZO1vING AND THE ROSEMOUNT MARKET SQUARE PUD The property is in the C-4, General Commercial District. The Flower Mart is considered to be a permitted use. However, the PUD does achieve a balance of buildings(with aesthetic value)with parking and landscaping. The benefit provided by the amendment process is to examine the pros and cons of all seasonal or temporary sales uses, and define the criteria, location and standards that should regulate them. Additional language should specify that no other outdoor retail sales or display may occur concurrently in the parking lot at Rosemount Market Square. Furthermore,the anticipated 15,000 sq. ft. expansion of the grocery store will require reevaluation of the parking requirements which may preclude continuance of the Linder's Flower Mart and other seasonal or temporary retail uses of the parking lot. PLAN1vING COMIVIISSION PUBLIC HEARING No one appeared for the public hearing other than the applicant. The Commissioners expressed concerns about the structure, set-up and take-down times. One of the dissenting Commissioners cited a"fairness"issue, comparing the relative lack of investment needed by Linder's with the permanence(and tax base) of established businesses. However, the majority of the Commission felt that the additional traffic generated by the Flower Mart would be a benefit to the other businesses in Rosemount Market Square, and the overall commercial district. If the Council approves the amendment,then a draft PUD Amendment agreement will be on the next Council agenda. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize execution of an amendment to the Rosemount Market Square Planned Unit Development to permit the Linder's Flower Mart in the parking lot as shown in the attached exhibit. 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The amendment to the PUD would define the area and set . standards for temporary sales. Additional language would specify that no other outdoor retail sales or display may occur concurrently in the parking lot. Chairperson Droste opened the floor to the Applicant. Peter Linder described the nature of his family business. It is not a discount facility and will be staffed with employees from this area. The business does not sell cut flowers and will not compete with local flower shops that do. Discussions continued concerning building materials, security issues, and inventory. Chairperson Droste opened the floor to the public. There were no comments. MOTION by Tentinger to close the public hearing. Seconded by Weisensel. Ayes: Droste, Shoe-Comgan, Weisensel, Klassen, and Tentinger. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Commissioner Shoe-Corrigan offered her support for the flower mart, indicating this is a quality business which would benefit the city. Commissioner Klassen indicated her concern that this business will be in competition with other businesses in the city. She pointed out that a temporary structure to be used as a bank was previously voted down. In response to Commissioners concerns regarding competition with existing businesses, Commissioner Shoe-Comgan noted that Evergreen Gardens' inventory is not similar to the product offered by Linders, and that Fluegel's carries a very limited inventory of plants . Mr. Pearson explained the structure for the flower mart has been inspected by the Building Official and found acceptable. A timeframe for duration of the facility can be imposed. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 Page 5 Chairperson Droste offered his support for this facility, feeling it will add to the small town aspect of Rosemount. Commissioner Shoe-Comgan added she feels this business will fill a niche not provided elsewhere in town. It will bring traffic to existing businesses in the shopping center and enhance their visibility. Commissioner Weisensel pointed out this business is a permitted use and he supports the PUD amendment process for regulation. He pointed out the economic benefit this business would provide, indicating it is a free market economy which promotes competition. MOTION by Weisensel to recommend that the City Council amend the Rosemount Market Square Planned Unit Development to permit the Linder's Flower Market in the parking lot as shown in the attached exhibit. Seconded by Shoe-Corrigan. Commissioner Tentinger expressed concerns that the facility would not be removed within established dates for duration and he had reservations concerning the appearance and location of the facility. Mr. Linder indicated the structure is dismantled immediately upon closing, however, Linder's would be willing to provide a bond. If there is a problem with appearance, they would make it acceptable. Mr. Linder was not aware of any complaints concerning any of their other facilities. Motion polled. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Weisensel, and Droste. Nays: Klassen and Tentinger. Motion carried. . . - ,• � _ � : . 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St. Paui;MN 55ii; � �< �� : - . - . . (612)488-671; . . . . -��'*. . . . _ . -. . . . � � �� Fax:488-572E Sy.' ' • ' . . '. ' . . . � �� i GREENHOUSES,GARDEN CENTER& FLOWER MARTS - . Rick Pearson - - � . . January 12, 1999 . . � .'. City Planner - -. � � . ,! - _ City af Rosemount . . � - � . _ � . _ . Deaz Mr.Pearson, - � . � . . -. . ._ �' . . Please consider this letter with the attached documents and information, to be our application for . .��'-. �.: a PUD amendment. �'he aznendment change is being made to be able to operate a Linde�s . . - � . •'Flower Niart" at the Rosemount Market Square shopping center. I have attempted to provide � � all the necessary information relating to this project. There are several items that I am not able to � � � provide such as soil description etc. and some other items that were dealt with in the original - application and which we will not be changing or altering. I hope that I am providing enough .: _ necessary infocmation to complete that process. � : . - _ " � LOCATION: � . � The site is in the northem area of the parldng lot in front of the Knowlans Food Store. It is.in the - -� . center parking grid. The site will begin adjacent to the curb island at the north and go�to the . • _ south. The area needed is 144 ft by 31 ft:It is 4464 sq. ft.. The parking places in this lot are 10 ft �- �� ,� by 18 ft. based on this information the "Flower Mart" will temporarily occupy 25 places. _We �� believe this to be a good site selection for several reasons. First it is distant from the froat of the �:` � store and out of the main stream of traffic,both pedestrian and vehicular. It also gives the : � � "Flower Mart" better visibility to the public without obstructing the visibility of the Knowlans :. : .. store or other neighboring busmesses.Being in this portion of the lot also keeps it away from . - most of#he traffic iri the lot.. � - - � �. . . : ' :�. TR,AFFIC: . : : . . :. . . With regard for vehicle traffic,the "Flower Mart" is placed in the selected location m order to �.':� ; ; keep any traffic disruption to a minimum. The patio areas at the front, side and back seive.to � _ . , protect the "Flower Mart" from vehicles and lets the drivers see around the garden ceuter: The .-.`.= :�.. patio fence is about 4 ft high and su.rrounds the "Flower Mart" on three sides. This design has : -��.: . been used at our "Ftower Marts" for several years atid we have yet to have had a problem with � ._��_. : vehicle movement. We feel.that this is a safe way to deal with vehicles. � �- � � PARKING: " � . - �. �. :. . -. .. . � - , .- :.>Y. We have designed the "Flower Mart" as a single wide u�it and placed it as we did within the� ... ; =:. area shown because we feel that this is the most professional.design and uses the available space. �:�.;-�.: ' _ . 1 � . . . . . - . . � to its maxinium potential. Linder's has operated "Flower Marts" successfully for ten years in :� .� : - � � communities surrounding the Twin Cities.It has been our experience that_the traffic and parking_: -...`:... ' � �in the lots shared by the "Flower Mart" is not affected considerably due to the_sharing�of �� .:.:�� :� . - customers with our property owner.�We bring in many customers but they are easily handled by::':'-: � _=�: the size of the lots we occupy. We do not want to create a congestive atmosphere for our . : : � : - . � customers. : � . � _- � , �. :� - :. - . -- The "Flower Mart"�generates business activity which yaries during the business day with the .� _ . _ most activity occurring in late afternoon and evening. There�is also business activity occurring on :.._._ _ . the weekends with the most on Saturdays. Having done this type of operation for tenyears it__ : .: wo u l d be s a fe to s a y t l i a t t h e a v e r a g e a m o u n t in the "Flawer Mart" at an y one time is_about five :� .: .= '. customers. The maximum amount of customers may be up to ten.There are certainly times when : : - special sales.occur that higher levels of activity occur,but we have never seen so much that a_ - ' ' � � � _ . problem has occurred in relation to the amount of cars or pedestrian traffic. - ._ ' �,t,FLOWER MART": - - '_ . _ - _ . .. The "Flower Mart" itself is 84 ft long and 21 ft vvide and 12 ft high. There are patio/display . : � _ =, � - areas in the front, side and rear of the "Flower Mart".The entire size is 144 ft by 31 ft and 12 ft � . high. . � The "Flower Mart" itself is a high quality greenhouse structure which sits on the pavement and is held down with an internal system which uses water for ballast. It is a commercially made unit which is manufactured by a 1Viinnesota company(Poly-Tex located in Castle Rock,NIl�.I have_ .:_ _ attached the building manual which we are provided with when we purchase the building.It is_a � very good looking structure which we have used for many years. " . � - . SIGNAGE: . . - _ . __ - The signage for the "Flower Mart" is shown on the drawing and is typical of all our other : "� -� "Flower Mart". We have tried to design the appearance aiid signing of our stores to be not only., " eye catching but professional looking as well. We aze very conscious of how we look and do �� - - business. Our design for the "Flower Mart has been used for many years and is a part of our � := - distinguistung ourselves from other garden centers of this type. The flags and signage has brought � � us many compliments due to its pleasing appearance• � . . ��. - = - The signs aze on the sides/roof of the "Flower Mart".We use two types of signage. Our�.� `:= :..:: �. __ Company name an d lo g o a p p e a r o n f o u r o f t h e s i g n s-each 4 ft b y 8 ft.,32 s q. ft: eacti.One of:�. - :_: :. them appears on each side of the "Flower M a rt". 'T he o t her sign we use is one indicatin g that :;- . � _ our annu a l flower pac k s are gro w n a n d s o l d w i t h nine plants in them. These two si g n s appear on. ;_ :.; the side/roof of the "Flower Mart". They are also 4$.by 8 ft., 32 sq. ft.:The total square':;.__��- �- _ ' _ � footage of the signs on the "Flower Mart"�is 192 sq.ft.: � _ � '� � . UTII..I'I'IES: . . . . . : . . . . , _ Our only utility requirements ue reasonable access to water for the plants and 110 volt electricity - _ � which runs tlie cash register and other small items u?the "Flower Mart". This power w�l come�:�� :'_ � from�a li g h t po le in t he l o t n e a r e s t t h e "F l o w e r M a r t". We have no Ii g htin g perinanentl y�. -::::_ : . _ _ . � . . 2 : . . � .. _ . �installed in the"Fiower Mart".Linde�'s takes away all discarded material and unnecessary items.;: � .: -- . We strive to inaintain a clean and.professional appearance. - � - ' : �-. ._- ' . : : . , . � � . . Water is the other utility we need. This is needed to care for the plant material af the "Flower -:.�� - : Mart": The source of the water will be the underground watering system. A ta�p will be installed � - . . in the spri.ng in the location just to the north of the "Flower MarE". �We only ne�ed the equivalent::�:.� � �. of a standard gardening hose to water�the plant material. � : - � � �. _ . . -� . � TI� SPRING SELLING SEASON: - � - .. . - . � . .. . -� - - - . � We anticipate the 1999 selling�season to be from April 15 thni July 7. We typically begin . � . �. _ - � preparations to set up all of the Linder's "Flower Marts" in the middle of March.We.first�eliver: :_ the necessary equipment to the location and then begin setting-up the "Flower Mart"when the� �. �. _ � � weather is permissible. The"Flower Mart" is taken down and totally removed on the closing day - ::��.: �of the season. We totally clean and sweep fhe location in the parking lot so that once we are gone � = -.� � . there is no evidence of our having been there. � � � : _ .. � � ; � . � . � OUR HOURS: � . � _ ; - . . _ . -.�. � Our hours are 8:00 AM until8:OQ PM weekdays and 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM on most weekends, -,� � . �-. We typically have two to three employees during weekdays and three to four during weekends:. � - We are open seven days a week during the season:The "Flower Mart"�is closely supervised by a � � � Manager and several District Managers as well as myself who keep it stocked and operating:�. . cleanly and efficiently.-We make every attempt tv:employ persons from the community. � . .- ABOIJT LIlVDER'S; � - . . . - - � . � . _ . . - -. � � Linder's is a family business and has been growing and selling high quality flower�and vegetable -�`��: : � plants for over 80 years. We�row most evervthing we sell other than nurse stock and have two �. �_ large growing locations: St.Paul and Lake Elmo.. _ : . � . . During the last ten yeazs we have developed our"Flower Marts" and have placed them � � _ � . throughout the Twin Cities. Last year we aperated at tweaty different locations.During our : - . � season we sell all�types of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and other products for use in�the home garden.Because we are well known as a quality grower many gazdeners seek us out to `-:� _� s u p p l y t h e i r p l a n t i n g n e e d s.L o c a x i.n g i n a reas around the cities we are able to serve our customers. ��_;�_� � � better. It is also an opportunity for neighboring business owners to provide their customers with;� :::: ;��;:-: � quality flower and vegetable plants conveniently neazby. Our customers have given us a. � -� . . . � . tremendous welcome and look forwar d to our returning each spring. . � - .�-� We grow�ualitv bedding�plants as well as other`seasonal products for sale both wholesale and � ` � :: - � retail.Linde�s guarantees all our products and because we are a year-round business,our;��. -- �� `� . _ customers can come to us even after our remote."Flower Marts" have closed for the season.�We :.:.; ,: .. take great pride in our "Flower Marts" and are proud to display our name on them and carefiill �:. :::�: . sign them to identify ourselves:We decorate them with our companies flags and logo so they_ar.e_::;�. '; . ��,rofessional looking and a credit to the a djacent stores and businesses. The.photos show our � : � :' ��:�:: � "Flower Marts".at various locations for you to:see how we look.We are very proud of ou"r-, ��:��.:=-:��'. reputation and do everything possible to be the best in this market. � �" � � , . - � . . . . � 3 . : -� -. � ' �. �- � _ - . . . " '. : _. '.. . - � . . �., : �. � = - .THE MARI�T:.- � - ., .: : . .. - . . - ,'_ � � �We feel that the Rosemount area is an excellenf area to locate a Linde�'s "Flower Mart". We are - �well known iII the entire Twin Cities azea and many.of our customers already come from the . . � � Rosemount area .to our year=around Garden Center as well as other "Flower Marts". We have �. � heard many of our customers ask why we aren't in this area with a "Flower Mart". This is an� ' -- . - � . �.opportunity"to serve our Rosemount�customers with a nearby convenient shopping location where .- . _.__ �� ttiey can buy�plant materials from a local �rower. We are experienced in this land of _ - operation and feel that we�are doing an excellent service for our customers and our surrounding � _ �. ` � communities.�: _ � - . - .: � - We have developed a long relationship with Marie Aarthun the owner of the Knowlans Food . � - �. stores and many Festival Food stores. Linde�'s has operated "Flower Marts" at several of their � . :- locations for many years. Together with the�Knowlans people we believe that our "Ftower� . � � - �� Mart" in front of their:store would again prove to be a successful evdeavor benefiting Knowlans, _ � Linder's, and the other adjacent businesses.� . � � � �. I have tried to_provide enough information atiout Linder's and our proposal to satisfy any . questions you may have about Linder's doing business in Rosemount. Hopefully we will be a part� . . of beautifying this area of the Twi.n Cities�with Linde�'s grown flowers and plants. Sincerely, � : . . . . � , . Peter A Linder-vice President . � . � � �. � Linder's Greenhouses Inc. . - . -- - . : . . -. . . . 4 : : . . ' - . -� _ .