HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-16 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY OAK PARK LLC FOR
DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW TO MAKE EXTERIOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 14399 60TH
STREET NORTH
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Oak Park
LLC for Design Guideline/Site Plan review to make exterior improvements to the building
located at 14399 60th Street North, and after having conducted a discussion thereto, the Planning
Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to
wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the
Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The Applicant proposes to remodel the exterior of the building at 14399 60th
Street North; and
4. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District; and
5. Design Guideline/Site Plan approval is required for exterior building and site
improvements; and
6. The proposed improvements will enhance the appearance of the building and will
result in a building that is more in conformance with the Design Guidelines; and
7. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 8, 2017 reviewing the request;
and
8. Said report recommended approval of the Design Guideline/Site Plan review
subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
9. The Planning Commission held a discussion at their March 16, 2017 meeting,
took comments from the applicants and public, and made the following recommendation:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Oak Park LLC for Design Guideline/Site Plan review to
make exterior improvements to the building located at 14399 60th Street North and affecting the
real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
approval with the following conditions:
1. If any trees or landscaping is added to the site, the plan shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Arborist.
2. All light fixtures shall be full cut off, and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the
Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
3. The Planning Commission recommended the proposed building design and building
materials. The Applicant shall provide building material samples for City Council review.
4. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in accordance
with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The mechanical equipment on the west
side of the building shall be fully screened.
5. Outdoor lighting for the parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
6. The Napa Auto Parts sign on the north elevation shall be reduced to less than 120 square
feet unless the existing sign is reused.
7. A plan shall be provided for the trash enclosure subject to review and approval of City
Staff. All storage of materials or parts shall be located within the building or fully
screened.
8. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
internal illumination.
9. A bike rack should be identified on the site plan and placed on site.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 16th day
of March, 2017.
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Jim Kremer, f hai l'
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Eric A. Jo son, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Site Plan& Design Guidelines Review
To Make Exterior Site Improvements
Washington County GEO Code:
04.029.20.21.0039
Legal Description:
TRACT A REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 19 ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE
OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF TITLES IN AND FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA EXCEPT THE EAST 15 FEET THEREOF,WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA. LOT A SUBDIVISIONCD 61339 SUBDIVISIONNAME RLS #19
Physical Address: 14399 60th St. N.
ATTACHMENT B
•
Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review
To Make Exterior Site Improvements
At
14399 60th St.N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: March 16, 2017