HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-14 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 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO THE ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS
AS IT RELATES TO HEIGHT, SIZE AND ALLOWANCES FOR
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights requested that the
Planning Commission consider Ordinance amendments to the accessory building
regulations as it relates to height, size and allowances for temporary structures in Section
401.02.B Definitions; 401.15.D Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment; and Section
401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction. The Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The City Council, at its May 9, 2017 meeting, determined that the
Planning Commission should review the Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment
sections of the Zoning Ordinance; and
2. At their August 10, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the
Zoning Ordinance and the regulations drafted by City Staff and determined that it was
necessary to add a definition of temporary structure and to amend the accessory building
regulations. The regulations are to be amended to allow additional height, additional
overall square foot allowances for accessory buildings, and to allow temporary structures
on a limited basis. The Planning Commission provided direction to City Staff and asked
that a public hearing to amend the Zoning Ordinance be scheduled for the September 14,
2017 meeting; and
3. The Planning Commission held the public hearing at their September 14,
2017 meeting and recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as found in the
revised Section 401.02.B Definitions; 401.15.D Accessory Buildings, Uses and
Equipment; and Section 401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction, the draft sections
being on file at City Hall; and
4. The Planning Commission makes 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. Section 401.02.B Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to add a
definition of Temporary Structure.
B. Section 401.15.D and C Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment of the Zoning
Ordinance is amended to allow additional height, additional overall square foot
allowances for accessory buildings, and to allow temporary structures on a limited basis.
C. Copies of the recommended Zoning Ordinance amendments are on file at City
Hall.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 14th
day of September 2017.
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Jim Kr- , Chair
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Eric A. o son, City Administrator
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