CY17-26

Request of Bolton and Menk, on behalf of the owner, Tripoint Development, LLC., for a certificate of design compliance for the construction of two new structures in the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject properties are described as Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, River Hills Mall Addition No. 3, (Blue Earth County PID’s R010909426050 and R010909426049).

The applicant is Bolton and Menk, on behalf of the owner, Tripoint Development, LLC. 

The applicant is requesting a review for a certificate of design compliance for the construction of two new structures in the Highway Gateway Overlay District.

The subject properties are located at 1830 and 1840 Adams St. 

The existing properties are currently vacant. 

The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business District. 

There are no known environmentally sensitive areas on the site.

The applicant will need to connect to public utilities. Water Access Charges and Sewer Access Charges will apply. Costs will be determined by City Staff. 

The City Code pertaining to the B-3, Highway Business District may be viewed at the following link. 

https://library.municode.com/mn/mankato/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10LAUSDE_ARTVCODI_DIV8HIBUDI

The City Code pertaining to the Certificate of Design Compliance may be viewed at the following link. 

https://library.municode.com/mn/mankato/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10LAUSDE_ARTVCODI_DIV9GTGAOVDI_SDVIGADERECEDECO

The applicant is seeking a certificate of design compliance for the construction of two buildings in the highway gateway district.

The site is located to the west of the Adams Street entrance to River Hills Mall. The current addresses for the two parcels are 1830 and 1840 Adams St. 

Plans show the first building to be approximately 95’ X 40’, with two tenant suites, and located on the easterly side of the property. A second building, to be approximately 90’ X 50’, with three tenant suites, is located on the northwesterly side of the lot. Tenants are not currently identified. 

Exterior finishes for the buildings are shown to include thin stone veneer, metal panels, and aluminum storefronts. Colors are shown to be earth tones with wood accents. The two buildings are complimentary to each other but are not exact replicas. 

Landscaping is shown around the site to provide the necessary screening and required tree plantings. A dumpster enclosure has been identified to serve both buildings.