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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.a. Request by Jimnist, LLC, for approval of a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council Regular Meeting: March 21, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: Request by Jimnist, LLC, for approval of a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Anthony Nemcek, Senior Planner AGENDA NO. 9.a. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance; Resolution; PUD Agreement; Excerpt from the December 19, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes; Site Location; Land Use Map; Rezoning Exhibit; Block Site Plan; Applicant’s Narrative; Images APPROVED BY: ELF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is recommending Council take the following actions: 1. Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance B City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance rezone the site from AG-Agriculture to BP PUD-Business Park Planned Unit Development. 2. Motion to adopt a resolution approving a PUD Master Development Plan for a technology campus on 280 acres west of Blaine Avenue and south of County Road 42, subject to conditions. 3. Motion to approve the Planned Unit Development Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement. SUMMARY The City Council is being asked to consider a request by Jimnist, LLC. for approval of a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with rezoning. The applicant is in the process of developing the site plan for a technology campus on approximately 280 acres of land owned by the University of Minnesota in its UMore Park site. Development of the site will include the construction of two main buildings along with additional ancillary buildings and support areas which will house office space, servers, and support equipment in a campus setting of one-story buildings. Additional site improvements will consist of parking lots, both temporary and permanent, an electrical substation, and security facilities such as fencing and gatehouses. Typically, a request such as this is reviewed alongside formal development plans and a subdivision request. The applicant is requesting approval of a PUD Master Development Plan ahead of the submittal of formal site plan and plat approval requests to help guide the site’s final design and alleviate any risk that their plans might be denied, which would necessitate significant revisions. The proposed deviations from the City Code contained within the PUD request have minimal impact on adjacent properties mainly due to the size of the site and anticipated location of the site improvements in relation to the site’s boundaries. In exchange for many of the deviations the applicant is proposing increased setbacks to ensure limited impacts of the site’s development upon adjacent properties. It is important to note that before the 2 applicant can begin development of the site, approval of a final site and building plan review will be required. The Planning Commission and staff are recommending approval of the request, subject to conditions listed in the recommended action section above. Applicant: Jimnist, LLC. Property Owner: University of Minnesota Site Location: South of County Road 42 and West of Blaine Avenue Site Area: Approximately 280 Acres Land Use Des. Business Park Current Zoning: AG-Agriculture Proposed Zoning: BP PUD-Business Park Planned Unit Development Surrounding Uses: East: Business Park West: Public Institutional North: Business Park South: Agricultural Research PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION At its meeting on December 19, 2022 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the applicant’s request and to receive public comment on the proposed Planned Unit Development. The Commission expressed concern related to the lack of final site and building plans and making a recommendation without them. The Commission sought clarification that the proposed deviations from the code would become the standards for the site even if the applicant does not move forward with the project. Staff noted that the PUD agreement would run with the land, but also that the underlying BP- Business Park zoning district standards would still apply to aspects of the project that are not included in the proposed deviations. The Commission also asked about the gatehouses, being that they would be the most visible structures. Staff noted the language in the proposed deviations from the code include descriptions of the architectural appearance of the structures to which the structures would have to adhere. The Commission also asked about additional landscaping that could be provided as a buffer. Staff noted that the applicant intends to maintain as much of the existing vegetation on the site as possible, particularly in the areas closest to rights of way, and the applicant’s representative stated that the landscaping on the site will exceed the requirements of the City Code and reiterated that the natural features of the site will also provide visual screening from adjacent rights of way. Before acting on staff’s recommendation, the Commission reiterated their concern about approving a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan without a formal site plan review. Staff noted that final site and building plan approval would be required prior to construction, at which time the Commission would be able to review the final plans for the site. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the request, subject to conditions. A complete excerpt from the Planning Commission meeting minutes are included in the attachments. BACKGROUND The site is located within of the University of Minnesota’s UMore Park. The present application is the result of many years of planning for future land uses within the University of Minnesota UMore Park (UMore) property in Rosemount. In 2013, the City adopted an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the entirety of the University’s 4,900 acres (approximately 3,000 of which are located within the City of Rosemount). In 2018 the City Council adopted, and the Met Council approved, an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan that changed the land use designation of the subject property and 160 acres immediately east of the site from AGR-Agricultural Research to BP-Business Park. 3 The applicant is requesting deviations from the City Code related to fence height, exterior materials for principal and accessory structures including substations, mechanical/outdoor equipment, and site standards related to landscaping, parking and loading areas, and rooftop utilities. The applicant’s submittal contains images of how the building exteriors and fencing will likely be designed as well as a block plan showing a rough layout of the site. The applicant has also provided some renderings depicting the visibility of the structures from public rights of way. One feature of the site the applicant finds attractive is the mature stands of trees located along the perimeter of the site that the applicant intends to retain for privacy and screening purposes. Based on the placement of many of the site components far from the property boundaries and the minimal impact on adjacent parcels, staff is supportive of the requested code deviations. Legal Authority Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan approvals are a legislative decision because of the Code deviations being requested. Legislative decisions give the Planning Commission more latitude. Overall, the PUD should demonstrate compliance with the purpose statement included in the zoning ordinance, which describes the following objectives for a PUD: 1) Flexibility in land development and redevelopment in order to utilize new techniques of building design, construction and land development. 2) Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs and sitings and the clustering of buildings and land uses. 3) Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features, including, but not limited to, steep slopes, trees and poor soils. 4) More efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through mixing of land uses and assembly and development of land into larger parcels. 5) High quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned. 6) Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and along significant transportation or scenic corridors within the city. 7) Development that is consistent with the comprehensive plan. PUD OVERVIEW The applicant has applied for a Master PUD Development Plan, and the information submitted is intended to comply with the City’s requirements for this stage of a PUD. More detailed plans will need to be submitted as the applicant proceeds with final site development, but they must remain consistent with the overall master plan’s provisions related to code deviations. In the future, the applicant will be requesting approval of a preliminary and final plat to subdivide the site and allow for the dedication of required rights of way and easements. The following sections of this report include a summary of the PUD plans along with the staff review and analysis. PUD Design The subject property is approximately 280 acres in area and will be accessed via Audrey and Blaine Avenues with an additional, temporary access from County Road 42. The southeast portion of the site will contain an electrical substation owned by Xcel Energy that will serve this and other development in the area. Structures to be constructed on the site include two main buildings and several support structures. The buildings may house servers, offices, and other equipment while the mechanical systems will be located within screened yards. The site will be surrounded by a security fence, and access points into the site will feature gatehouses. The applicant’s provided block plan provides an idea of what the layout will look like, but a formal site plan review will be required prior to any development of the site. Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning 4 The subject property is currently zoned AG – Agriculture, and in order to facilitate the future approval of a plat and site plan, the applicant has requested zoning amendments in conjunction with the PUD development plans consistent with the type of development proposed. All portions of the site are guided for Business Park development in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the BP-Business Park zoning designation is consistent with that land use designation. As allowed under the City’s PUD ordinance, the developer is requesting deviations from certain zoning requirements to help guide the creation of final development plans. The deviations would allow for flexibility in exterior building materials for structures greater than 300’ from public rights of way, a fence height up to 14’, mechanical/outdoor equipment in excess of what is permitted by the City Code, and flexibility in the treatment of parking and loading areas. The standards and requested deviations are listed below with a brief review. In addition to these deviations, the Planned Unit Development will also provide for more than one principal structure (as part of a single use) on a single parcel. 1. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: A. Purpose and Intent: Substations are exempt from the design regulations of the BP District. Substations are considered essential service facilities and are therefore permitted in any zoning district. Given the fact the location of the substation is not anticipated to be adjacent to any residential, commercial, or public institutional uses, the proposed deviation will not result in any impacts since the City Code only requires specific screening standards for substations adjacent to those uses. 2. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. Accessory Uses/Outdoor Structures Section 3: The property may have outdoor mechanical and electrical equipment of size (not to exceed the aggregate building footprint), number, volume, and location to sufficiently serve the buildings and be in relational proximity to the buildings. The maximum aggregate area of outdoor equipment is 5,000 square feet. This would remove that limitation while requiring the yards containing that equipment to be located in proximity to the buildings being served. The mechanical yards will contain things like air conditioning units, generators, etc. The applicant indicates that the yards would be fenced and screened, and their block plan shows the mechanical yards near the interior of the site, well away from public rights of way. Section 4: Private communication towers shall not exceed eighty feet (80’). The Business Park zoning district standard for the maximum height of accessory structures is 60’. The applicant is proposing a deviation that would accommodate communication towers up to 80’ in height. The towers will be monopole antennas. Section 7: Outdoor structure and equipment is exempt from the site and building performance standards in subsection G (Site and Building Standards) of this section and shall be made of high-quality, long-lasting materials compatible with their function. The proposed verbiage will alleviate the uncertainty contained in the current code language related to the exemption of outdoor structures from site and building standards, which is as follows: The City may exempt outdoor structure or equipment from the site and building performance standards in subsection G of this section; however all such structures or equipment must be functional and shall be made of high quality long lasting material compatible with both adjacent properties and other buildings in the BP District. 3. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: F. Minimum Lot Requirements and Setbacks Section 10: Increase the maximum building height from forty feet (40’) to fifty feet (50’) for 5 Accessory Structures. Because the structures will be located several hundred feet from any public rights of way, the applicant is requesting flexibility with regards to building height as they develop their architectural plans. The impact of such an increase on adjacent properties will be negligible. 4. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. Site and Building Standards Sections 1 (Architectural Appearance) and 2 (Building Massing) do not apply to buildings sited greater than 300' from public right of way or to buildings sited less than 300' from the public right of way and less than 1,000SF. Buildings within 300’ of the public right of way and under 1,000 SF will be a single-story building designed with quality, ballistic resistant materials including steel, aluminum, and glazing. Exterior colors will be coordinated with the campus palette. The examples provided by the applicant of the proposed exterior materials indicate likely compliance with the City Code. The applicant is requesting a waiver from requirements related to articulation of facades and accentuation of entry features. This only applies to buildings at least 300’ from parcel boundaries except for structures under 1,000 square feet (gatehouses) which would coordinate with the main campus buildings. Section 3 (Permitted Materials) is amended to include composite metal panels as a Permitted Material and clarify that cast in place and precast concrete panels shall include integral color. The applicant has provided imagery of the proposed composite metal panels. These are consistent with other recently approved projects. Additionally, the City Code allows for precast concrete panels as a permitted material. This request is reflective of the applicant’s intent to eliminate any uncertainty. Section 6. Parking and Loading Areas: This section shall apply to parking areas within fifty feet (50’), and to loading areas within 300’ of the public right of way or nonindustrial use or district. This section of the Code requires a certain level of screening around parking lots and loading areas. The minimum setback for parking and loading areas in the BP zoning district is 20’ in the front and 10’ on the sides. Essentially the applicant is requesting a waiver from those standards in exchange for an increase in setbacks for those uses. Section 7. Landscaping: Rock, gravel, and/or mulch may be also be used as an accent material for maintenance areas directly adjacent to a building, around utility access points (i.e. manholes, control valves, and hand holes), or in mechanical areas. The Code standard only allows rock or mulch to be used an accent around sod or other plantings. This opens up the use of that material for the areas listed above. Section 10. Rooftop Utilities: Provisions apply to buildings within three hundred feet (300’) of a public right of way. The exact language of the code is as follows: “The ground level view of all rooftop equipment, including, but not limited to, rooftop structures related to elevators and other mechanical utilities, shall be screened from public right-of-way and adjacent or nearby residential uses and districts. Screening should be accomplished by incorporating architectural building design features such as a parapet wall or sloping roof structures. Wood fencing shall not be permitted. If due to factors unique to the property or the project, it is physically impossible or impractical to screen these utilities, the City's Planning Commission may approve alternative solutions that render them 6 aesthetically compatible with the building.” The proposed deviation would only apply that standard to buildings within 300’ of a public right of way. 5. Section 11-5-2 Supplementary Regulations: C. Supplementary Yard Regulations Section 1.e and h. Fences up to fourteen feet (14’) in height are permitted within the campus and substation, greater than fifty feet (50’) from the public right of way. The City Code allows fences up to 8’ in height in the business park zoning district. The applicant is requesting that where fences are at least 50’ from the parcel boundaries that a maximum height of 14’ be permitted. The applicant’s narrative indicates that in most places the height of the fence will be between 10’ and 12’. Examples of the anticipated fence design have been provided by the applicant and are included in the attachments. RECOMMENDATION The applicant is requesting approval of a master development plan to rezone the subject property from AG to BP, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and to receive approval of certain deviations from the City Code contained in this report and within the applicant’s narrative. The proposed deviations will have minimal impact on adjacent properties and uses due to the size of the site and the anticipated location of the structures. Staff is recommending approval of the Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with rezoning, subject to the conditions listed in the recommended action. Those conditions include approval of a final site and building plan and approval of a plat to subdivide the site. City of Rosemount Ordinance No. B-XXX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE Jimnist LLC THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled “City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance,” is hereby amended to change the zoning of approximately 280 acres west of Blaine Avenue and South of 145th Street East from AG – Agricultural to BP PUD-Business Park Planned Unit Development within the City of Rosemount legally described as follows: The South one-half (S 1/2) of Section Twenty-six (26) in the Township One Hundred Fifteen (115) North, Range Nineteen (19) West of the 5th Principal Meridian, EXCEPTING the Northerly 1,400 feet of the Westerly 730 feet of the Southwest one-quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 115 North, Range 19 West; Also EXCEPTING that part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the North 1052.00 feet of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing along the east line of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 915.02 feet to the south line of the North 137.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds East, along said south line of the North 137.00 feet, a distance of 478.89 feet; thence South 01 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 538.40 feet; thence southerly 141.25 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the west, having a central angle of 22 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds and a radius of 366.07 feet; thence southerly 99.48 feet, along a reverse curve, concave to the east, having a central angle of 23 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds and a radius of 241.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 142.94 feet to the south line of the North 1052.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1052.00 feet, a distance of 422.50 feet to the point of beginning. Also EXCEPTING that part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 115, Range 19 and that port of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 19 seconds West, assumed bearing along the south line of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 1148.47 feet; thence South 00 degrees 17 minutes 41 seconds West □ distance of 70.03 feet; thence southeasterly 179.57 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 45 degrees 43 minutes 41 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence South 45 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 153.20 feet; thence southeasterly 172.53 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 43 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 05 seconds East, tangent to lost described curve, a distance of 507.80 feet; thence South 45 degrees 28 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 927.41 feet; thence easterly 175.03 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 44 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 647.03 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 505.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 501.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 170.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 298.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 203.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 568.60 feet to the south line of the North 1052.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1052.00 feet, a distance of 422.50 feet to the east line of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds West, along the said east line of the West 730.00 feet, a distance of 348.01 feet to the south line of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 32 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1400.00 feet, a distance of 730.02 feet to the point of beginning. Dakota County, Minnesota Section 2. The Zoning Map of the City of Rosemount, referred to and described in said Ordinance No. B as that certain map entitled “Zoning Map of the City of Rosemount,” shall not be republished to show the aforesaid rezoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the said zoning map on file in the Clerk’s office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this Ordinance and all of the notation references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. ENACTED AND ORDAINED into an Ordinance this 21st day of March 2023. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT Jeffery D. Weisensel, Mayor ATTEST: Erin Fasbender, City Clerk CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2023 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH REZONING FOR PROJECT BIGFOOT WHEREAS, the Community Development Department of the City of Rosemount received a request for a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning from Jimnist, LLC., concerning property legally described as: The South one-half (S 1/2) of Section Twenty-six (26) in the Township One Hundred Fifteen (115) North, Range Nineteen (19) West of the 5th Principal Meridian, EXCEPTING the Northerly 1,400 feet of the Westerly 730 feet of the Southwest one-quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 115 North, Range 19 West; Also EXCEPTING that part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the North 1052.00 feet of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing along the east line of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 915.02 feet to the south line of the North 137.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds East, along said south line of the North 137.00 feet, a distance of 478.89 feet; thence South 01 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 538.40 feet; thence southerly 141.25 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the west, having a central angle of 22 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds and a radius of 366.07 feet; thence southerly 99.48 feet, along a reverse curve, concave to the east, having a central angle of 23 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds and a radius of 241.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 142.94 feet to the south line of the North 1052.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1052.00 feet, a distance of 422.50 feet to the point of beginning. Also EXCEPTING that part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 115, Range 19 and that port of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 19 seconds West, assumed bearing along the south line of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 1148.47 feet; thence South 00 degrees 17 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 70.03 feet; thence southeasterly 179.57 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 45 degrees 43 minutes 41 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence South 45 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 153.20 feet; thence southeasterly 172.53 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 43 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 05 seconds East, tangent to lost described curve, a distance of 507.80 feet; thence South 45 degrees 28 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 927.41 feet; thence easterly 175.03 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a central angle of 44 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds and a radius of 225.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East, tangent to last 2 described curve, a distance of 647.03 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 505.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 501.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 170.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 298.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 203.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 568.60 feet to the south line of the North 1052.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1052.00 feet, a distance of 422.50 feet to the east line of the West 730.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds West, along the said east line of the West 730.00 feet, a distance of 348.01 feet to the south line of the North 1400.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 32 seconds West, along said south line of the North 1400.00 feet, a distance of 730.02 feet to the point of beginning. Dakota County, Minnesota WHEREAS, on December 19, 2022 the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemount held a public hearing and reviewed the PUD Master Development Plan with Rezoning for Project Bigfoot; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 2022 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the PUD Master Development Plan with Rezoning for Project Bigfoot, subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023 the City Council of the City of Rosemount reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Rosemount hereby approves the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development Plan of Project Bigfoot and the Rezoning from AG – Agricultural to BP PUD – Business Park Planned Unit Development and, subject to: 1.Execution of a PUD agreement. 2.The applicant shall receive approval of a preliminary and final plat. 3.Approval of a PUD final site and building plan is required prior to the development of the subject parcel. 4.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: A. exempting substations from the design regulations of the BP District. 5.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 3. allowing outdoor and mechanical equipment of size (not to exceed the aggregate building footprint), number, volume, and location to sufficiently serve the buildings and be in relational proximity to the buildings. 6.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 4. increasing the maximum height of accessory structures from sixty (60) feet to eighty (80) feet for communication towers. 7.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 7. to solidify an exemption from the site and building performance standards in subsection G (Site and Building 3 Standards) of this section and require exterior materials to be made of high-quality, long- lasting materials compatible with their function. 8.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 1 and 2. to waive the architectural appearance and building massing standards from buildings sited greater than 300' from public right of way or to buildings sited less than 300' from the public right of way and less than 1,000SF. Buildings within 300’ of the public right of way and under 1,000 SF will be a single-story building designed with quality, ballistic resistant materials including steel, aluminum, and glazing. Exterior colors will be coordinated with the campus palette. 9.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 6. to apply the standards only to parking areas within fifty (50) feet and to loading areas within three hundred (300) feet of a public right of way or nonindustrial use or district. 10.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 7. to allow rock, gravel, and/or mulch to also be used as an accent material for maintenance areas directly adjacent to a building, around utility access points (i.e. manholes, control valves, and hand holes), or in mechanical areas. 11.A deviation from Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 10. to apply the provisions of this section only to buildings within three hundred (300) feet of a public right of way. 12.A deviation from Section 11-5-2 Supplementary Regulations: C. 1e. and h. to increase the maximum height of fences located at least fifty (50) feet from a public right of way from eight (8) feet to fourteen (14) feet. ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2023, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount. __________________________________________ Jeffery D. Weisensel, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Erin Fasbender, City Clerk 1 DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS PROJECT BIGFOOT MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS DECLARATION made this ______ day of _________________, 2023, by Jimnist, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Declarant”); WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of the real property as described on Attachment One, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Subject Property”); and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is subject to certain zoning and land use restrictions imposed by the City of Rosemount (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) in connection with the approval of an application for a master development plan planned unit development for development on the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, the City has approved such development on the basis of the determination by the City Council of the City that such development is acceptable only by reason of the details of the development proposed and the unique land use characteristics of the proposed use of the Subject Property; and that but for the details of the development proposed and the unique land use characteristics of such proposed use, the master development plan planned unit development would not have been approved; and 2 WHEREAS, as a condition of approval of the master development plan planned unit development, the City has required the execution and filing of this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (hereinafter the “Declaration”); and WHEREAS, to secure the benefits and advantages of approval of such planned unit development, Declarant desires to subject the Subject Property to the terms hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, the Declarant declares that the Subject Property is, and shall be, held, transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions, hereinafter set forth. 1. The use and development of the Subject Property shall conform to the following documents, plans and drawings: a. City Resolution No. 2023-XX, Attachment Two b. Site Plan, Attachment Three All of which attachments are copies of original documents on file with the City and are made a part hereof. 2. Development and maintenance of structures and uses on the Subject Property shall conform to the following standards and requirements: a. Maintenance of the stormwater basin, infiltration basin and associated stormwater infrastructure necessary for the long term operation and function will be performed by the City. All other maintenance including but not limited to garbage collection, or landscape replacement or the like shall be the responsibility of the of the private property owners. All maintenance of the stormwater basin and infiltration basin shall be the responsibility of the City after the basins have been established. 3 b. Maintenance and replacement of trees and landscaping other than that associated with the stormwater basin and infiltration basin described in standard a. shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 3. The Subject Property may only be developed and used in accordance with Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Declaration unless the owner first secures approval by the City Council of an amendment to the planned unit development plan or a rezoning to a zoning classification that permits such other development and use. 4. In connection with the approval of development of the Subject Property, the following deviations from City Zoning or Subdivision Code provisions were approved: a. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: A. Substations shall be exempt from the design regulations of the BP District. b. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 4. The maximum height of accessory structures shall be eighty (80) feet for communication towers. c. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 3. Outdoor and mechanical equipment of size (not to exceed the aggregate building footprint), number, volume, and location to sufficiently serve the buildings and be in relational proximity to the buildings shall be allowed. d. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. 7. Site development shall be exempt from the site and building performance standards in subsection G (Site and Building Standards) of this section and building exteriors shall be made of high-quality, long-lasting materials compatible with their function. e. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 1 and 2. The architectural appearance and building massing standards for buildings sited greater than 300' from public right of way or for buildings sited less than 300' from the public right of way and less than 1,000SF shall be waived. Buildings within 300’ of the public right of way and under 1,000 SF shall be 4 single-story buildings designed with quality, ballistic resistant materials including steel, aluminum, and glazing. Exterior colors will be coordinated with the campus palette. f. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 6. The standards shall apply only to parking areas within fifty (50) feet and to loading areas within three hundred (300) feet of a public right of way or nonindustrial use or district. g. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 7. Rock, gravel, and/or mulch may be used as an accent material for maintenance areas directly adjacent to a building, around utility access points (i.e. manholes, control valves, and hand holes), or in mechanical areas. h. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. 10. The provisions of this section apply only to buildings within three hundred (300) feet of a public right of way. i. Section 11-5-2 Supplementary Regulations: C. 1e. and h. The maximum height of fences located at least fifty (50) feet from a public right of way shall be fourteen (14) feet. In all other respects the use and development of the Subject Property shall conform to the requirements of the Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Declaration and the City Code of Ordinances. 5. This Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions provides only the Subject Property only master development plan planned unit development approval. Prior to the improvement or development of the Subject Property, beyond the rough grading, a final development plan planned unit development approval pursuant to Zoning Code Section 11-10-6 C. 5. of the Subject Property is required and an addendum filed with County Recorder to this Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. 6. The obligations and restrictions of this Declaration run with the land of the Subject Property and shall be enforceable against the Declarant, its successors and assigns, by the City of Rosemount acting through its City Council. This Declaration may be amended from time to time by 5 a written amendment executed by the City and the owner or owners of the lot or lots to be affected by said amendment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned as duly authorized agents, officers or representatives of Declarant have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. DECLARANT Jimnist, LLC. By Its STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF __________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of _________, 2020, by _____________________, the _________________, for and on behalf of _________________________, a ____________________, by and on behalf of said _______________________. _______________________________ Notary Public THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 2875 145TH STREET WEST 6 ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 651-423-4411 EXCERPT FROM THE DECEMBER 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 6g. Jimnist PUD Master Development Plan Senior Planner Nemcek gave a presentation and summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is being asked to consider a request by Jimnist to approve a PUD Master Development Plan with rezoning and code deviations of the site from AG-Agriculture to BP PUD-Business Park Planned Unit Development for a technology campus on 280 acres. The location of this property is within the UMore property, west of Blaine Avenue and south of County Road 42. Commissioner comments: Chair Kenninger asked about and shared concern for the requested deviations near the public right of way and County Road 42. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that the risk that the applicant would build near the public right of way and County Road 42 is relatively low. Chair Kenninger asked whether the deviations in the code, as requested by the applicant, would become precedent on the parcel of land even in the event that the proposed user were to vacate the property. Senior Planner Nemcek clarified that the proposed deviations would become precedent for the site. Community Development Director Kienberger added that even if the proposed deviations were to be approved, the existing (BP) Business Park requirements for any and all improvements to the site would still be in effect, limiting any future business from being able to build near the public right of way. Chair Kenninger inquired about the architectural appearance of the proposed gate houses and their proximity to the right of way. Chair Kenninger noted that as the gate houses would be the most visible to the public, the gate houses should look presentable. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that the language in the proposed deviations to the code indicates the description of the architectural appearance of the proposed gate houses including the quality and appearance of materials. Commissioner Reed asked about additional landscaping to provide a greater buffer between the proposed use and the right of way. Senior Planner Nemcek deferred to the applicant. However, he noted that the applicant is interested in preserving many of the trees currently located on the property as reflected of their desire to have a private site, and to provide additional landscaping that furthers that goal. Commissioner Rivera asked if the proposed technology campus would be used by the University of Minnesota. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that the use was not intended for the University of Minnesota, the University would be selling the property to the applicant. Commissioner Rivera also asked whether the technology campus would serve the Rosemount community or the greater Twin Cities community. Senior Planner Nemcek deferred to the applicant to answer Commissioner Riveras’ questions. Commissioner Hebert requested information on the site plan regarding the plan for future development near the southern-most boarder along East 142nd Street. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that future development on the property would need to comply with the current land use plan as well as the AUAR for the UMore property. Commissioner Hebert inquired what the land use south and east of the property was guided as. Senior Planner Nemcek confirmed that the land south and east of the property was guided as BP Business Park. Community Development Director Kienberger, noted that the roads currently located within the UMore Park are private roads belonging to the University of Minnesota. Chair Kenninger asked what the setback would be if another user were to come in to the property south of the proposed site. Planner Nemcek noted that the setback was 300ft indicating a significant buffer. Commissioner Thiagarajan asked if there was any plan to add landscaping between the fencing and the property line and the right of way. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that there is interest in incorporating landscaping along the fence line. Chair Kenninger noted her concern for building and entrance architectural appearance. Commissioner Powell noted his concern for granting approval without reviewing a site plan and the high level of flexibility in this project. He asked if staff could recall any proposals with a similar level of flexibility. Senior Planner Nemcek noted that there have not been many projects like this in the past. The public hearing opened at 7:44 pm. Public Comments: Trish C. from Kimley Horn. 767 Eustis Street, St. Paul, Minnesota Trish is speaking on behalf of the project team. She noted the landscaping along County Road 42 will meet or exceed the code by providing extensive screening. She noted that landscaping on the property will include existing and proposed trees, as well as a natural, wetland to buffer the proposed use and public right of way. Trish also noted that she cannot disclose who the technology campus will serve as the applicant is still confidential, however, she indicated that it will not serve the University of Minnesota or its network. She also addressed the order of approvals as brought up by Commissioner Powell. Trish indicated that the project team had significant interest in knowing what is permissible on site prior to creating a site plan as the proposed project is very extensive in terms of acreage, time, and monetarily. Lastly, she commented on the building architecture as brought up by Chair Kenninger. Trish mentioned that the user has a high degree of architecture standards. MOTION by Kenninger to close the public hearing. Second by Reed. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing closed at 7:50 pm. Additional Comments: Chair Kenninger mentioned that she shared the same concerns as Commissioner Powell regarding the number of deviations requested by the applicant. However, she noted that the project would be a great addition to the community. Commissioner Powell noted his concern again for the number of requested deviations and the risk involved. Commissioner Reed concurs with the comments made, noting that he hopes the City does not make a habit of proposing projects without reviewing a site plan. Commissioner Rivera echoed the comments made indicating her concern. MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council to approve the PUD Master Development Plan with rezoning of the site from AG-Agriculture to BP PUD-Business Park Planned Unit Development for a technology campus on 280 acres west of Blaine Avenue and south of County Road 42. Second by Hebert. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. kimley-horn.com 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 651 645 4197 November 21, 2022 Anthony Nemcek Senior Planner City of Rosemount 2875 145th Street Rosemount, MN 55068 Dear Mr. Nemcek, Kimley-Horn, on behalf of Jimnist LLC is submitting an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Review for a proposed ±280-acre development site, dubbed “Project Bigfoot” in the southwest quadrant of County Road 42 and Blaine Avenue within UMore Park. The Future Land Use of the property is designated as Business Park. Proposed Project: Project Bigfoot is a technology campus for a confidential user. This technology campus will be comprised of a couple main function buildings and additional ancillary buildings and support areas. The uses may include office space, servers, and support equipment in a campus setting of complimentary one-story buildings. It does not include distribution or production. The technology-based use generates proportionally low traffic volumes and low impact to city services such as schools and public safety burden. As part of UMore Park, the Project Bigfoot team is working with the University of Minnesota. Construction commencement is planned for summer of 2023. Construction duration for the high-technology nature of DocuSign Envelope ID: 15DA79B0-7C17-4471-89CC-29F265CF1217 Page 2 kimley-horn.com 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 651 645 4197 the facilities extends several years and to update technology, continual retrofits and improvements are invested in on the site and buildings. The proposed technology campus of Project Bigfoot fits within the character of a Business Park and is consistent with the Rosemount 2040 Comprehensive Plan, particularly regarding: · Creating a Diversified Economy · Expanding Opportunities for jobs for Rosemount residents · Encouraging redevelopment of underdeveloped property in UMore Park ·Promoting sustainable development and resource conservation Intent of PUD Application: This PUD request is coming to you before the Rezoning, Site Plan and Plat applications. The intent of that is to inform the Site Plan and design for the campus. It appears many of the code provisions are written in spirit of traditionally sized lots in which buildings are sited closer to the street, and not in a large campus setting. Therefore, understanding and agreement on allowable code ‘deviations’ (in exchange for project benefits) upfront, will help guide the design and investment of this project such that a full Site Plan submittal can be designed and submitted, which is currently planned for in Q1 of 2023. The PUD may be conditioned on the approval of the Rezoning, Site Plan and Plat approvals. Planned Unit Development Request: A Planned Unit Development is intended to provide flexibility in development in order to utilize new techniques of land development, provide energy conservation through use of more efficient building and site design, attain Comprehensive Plan goals, all with high-quality design that is compatible to surrounding land uses. The proposed technology campus use would stay consistent with the Business Park designation and intent, and offers the following benefits: · Site Programming: o High-tech campus bringing highly skilled, high-paying jobs to the area o Office space will be approximately 40,000 SF and feature open and closed office space, conference rooms, a café/dining area and amenities · Site Design Characteristics: o Wetland preservation o Enhanced landscaping while protecting and maintaining many of the existing trees onsite o Generous setbacks and green space; main buildings will be hundreds of feet setback from the right of way, with wetlands and much of the existing tree lines remaining o Surface stormwater features to treat and attenuate runoff · Regional Benefits: o The project power demands will be supported with 100% clean and renewable energy offset o Project Bigfoot will partner with the City to identify and execute on Water Restoration projects o Improvement of the adjacent roads and utility infrastructure § While the use generates relatively low traffic volumes, significant improvements on CSAH 42, Blaine Avenue and Audrey Avenue will be constructed to mitigate changes in traffic patterns o Significant financial investment, yielding a substantial increase to the tax base and spurring economic development in the area DocuSign Envelope ID: 15DA79B0-7C17-4471-89CC-29F265CF1217 Page 3 kimley-horn.com 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 651 645 4197 Attaining the above City goals and project benefits on a large-scale site requires efficiency in site planning and the following deviations from the City Zoning Code, assuming Business Park zoning district: Xcel and private substations are proposed in the southeast corner of the site to support the high-technology use of the campus. Zoning Regulation deviation: a. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: A. Purpose and Intent: Substations are exempt from the design regulations of the BP District. In line with PUD goals of providing energy conservation with the high-technology use, support equipment will be necessary. Mechanical and electrical equipment will be housed in mechanical yards that are fenced and screened. A few private communication towers will also support the site operations. The mechanical yards and communication towers are represented on the attached block plan and site perspective drawings. Zoning Regulation deviations are: Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: C. Accessory Uses/Outdoor Structures b.Section 3:The property may have outdoor mechanical and electrical equipment of size (not to exceed the aggregate building footprint), number, volume, and location to sufficiently serve the buildings and be in relational proximity to the buildings. c.Section 4:Private communication towers shall not exceed eighty feet (80’). d.Section 7:Outdoor structure and equipment is exempt from the site and building performance standards in subsection G (Site and Building Standards) of this section and shall be made of high-quality, long-lasting materials compatible with their function. The various campus buildings will be constructed of high-quality materials and finishes, with complementary architecture within the campus to make this a first-in-class business park atmosphere. With the main buildings sited hundreds of feet away from the public right of way, some architectural features or articulations will not be identifiable from the public right of way and the intent of the code is not appliable due to the physical separation of the functions. And therefore, the following Zoning Regulation deviations are requested: Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: F. Minimum Lot Requirements and Setbacks e.Section 10:Increase the maximum building height from forty feet (40’) to fifty feet (50’) for Accessory Structures. Section 11-4-15 Business Park District: G. Site and Building Standards f.Sections 1 (Architectural Appearance) and 2 (Building Massing)do not apply to buildings sited greater than 300' from public right of way or to buildings sited less than 300' from the public right of way and less than 1,000SF. Buildings within 300’ of the public right of way and under 1,000 SF will be a single-story building designed with quality, ballistic resistant materials including steel, aluminum, and glazing. Exterior colors will be coordinated with the campus palette. g.Section 3 (Permitted Materials) is amended to include composite metal panels (representative photo shown below)as a Permitted Material and clarify that cast in place and precast concrete panels shall include integral color. DocuSign Envelope ID: 15DA79B0-7C17-4471-89CC-29F265CF1217 Page 4 kimley-horn.com 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 651 645 4197 h.Section 6. Parking and Loading Areas: This section shall apply to parking areas within fifty feet (50’), and to loading areas within 300’ of the public right of way or nonindustrial use or district. i.Section 7. Landscaping: Rock, gravel, and/or mulch may be also be used as an accent material for maintenance areas directly adjacent to a building, around utility access points (i.e. manholes, control valves, and hand holes), or in mechanical areas. j.Section 10. Rooftop Utilities:Provisions apply to buildings within three hundred feet (300’) of a public right of way. The campus will be private, surrounded by a secure high-quality fence. The fence varies in height and is most typically 10 to 12 feet in height, but may exceed that in some instances with grade variations. Therefore, the following Zoning Regulation deviation is requested: k.Section 11-5-2 Supplementary Regulations: C. Supplementary Yard Regulations Section 1.e and h.Fences up to fourteen feet (14’) in height are permitted within the campus and substation, greater than fifty feet (50’) from the public right of way. (Representative fence images are shown below) DocuSign Envelope ID: 15DA79B0-7C17-4471-89CC-29F265CF1217 Page 5 kimley-horn.com 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 651 645 4197 A block plan and site perspective drawings are included with this application. Please note that the perspective drawings are intended to provide a visual for building and equipment massing only. Actual landscape and building architectural design will be developed, which will ultimately enhance the campus development. More detail will be forthcoming with a future Rezoning, Site Plan review, and Plat entitlement request. We respectfully request that the PUD be presented at the next available Planning Commission meeting for consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (651) 643-0470. Sincerely, Trisha D. Sieh, P.E. 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