Consider Concept Review for 6021 Highway 10 NW Conditional Use Permit; Case of Roman Gadaskin

The purpose of this case is to provide the planning commission an opportunity to comment on a sketch plan for a proposed conditional use for the property located at 6021 Highway 10 (former ICO gas station site) before the Applicant submits an official application.

No notification was required for this item.

The Applicant is currently considering completing an application for a conditional use permit for the operation of Truck Garant from property located at 6021 Highway 10 NW. Truck Garant owns a fleet of semi trucks and dump trucks which can be dispatched to transport various aggregate construction material for developments throughout the twin cities metro area. The operator would perform basic service of the vehicles including tire changes as well as assemble replacement trucks to add additional vehicles to their fleet. This includes customization of trucking components except engines and transmissions. They utilize Midwest Diesel in Blaine or Fleet Pride in Roseville for mechanical work.  Trucks generally dispatch from the site between 5:45-6:30am and return to the facility between 3:00-7:00pm. Occasionally night orders are taken depending upon driver availability A full copy of the submitted business description has been included with this case.

Due to the vehicle servicing that is proposed to take place, Staff has identified this business use as a conditional use within the H-1 Highway 10 Business Zoning District.  The Applicant has provided a concept plan as to how the site would be improved to accommodate the new business.  The Applicant is proposing to remove the existing two middle buildings as well as the vegetation surrounding them and establish turf grass in its place.  Pavement would be added in parking areas adjacent to the northern most building which is where Truck Garant would operate from as well as paving of drive aisles on the property. In review of the sketch plan Staff indicated the need for additional information relative to landscaping/screening, lighting, and trash enclosures.  The Planning Commission should provide feedback relative to screening, surfacing, access between the subject property and Anoka Technical College, and general site improvements.

The Applicant is not proposing any exterior improvements to the structure (northern most structure on the property) that would be utilized by Truck Garant.

To date the Applicant has taken some steps in improving the appearance of the site by removing vegetation along the properties border with Highway 10 and the trash and debris which had accumulated on the site as it has sat vacant for many years.

In addition to the CUP for Truck Garant, the property owner is interested in constructing an additional commercial building for the site.  The Applicant has not provided any additional information regarding the building and proposed occupants but has provided a concept of the proposed location of the structure. 

Costs associated with this application are the responsibility of the Applicant.

Staff is looking for general feedback on proposed site improvements in correlation with the proposed business operation and site plan.  No formal recommendation is required.

Staff is looking for general feedback on proposed site improvements in correlation with the proposed business operation and site plan.  No formal action is required.