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04-13-2000 Planning Commission Meeting Packet
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHT S �*O PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, April 13, 2000 - 7 :00 PM 7:00 L Call To Order /Approval of Agenda II. Approval of March 9, 2000 Minutes (1) 7 :05 IIII. Visitors: kj,, cA C Say HS This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns not on the agenda Please limit comments to three minutes. III. Public Hearings: A. Continued - Glenbrook Lumber & Buildin Su 1 Conditi �-- --pp -x onal Use Permit Request For outside storage of building materials at 5302 Stagecoach Trl. N. (2) B. Continued - Twin Citv Federal (TCF) Re nest for Subdivision bite Review and Rezoning For property located at Neal Ave. N. just no of 5 804 N (3) ' � Neal Ave. N. C. Twinfily Federal TCF Re uest for Variance For addition �--� :-- a1 driveway curb cut at property located at Neal Ave. N., just north of 5 804 Neal Av N. (4) e. D. Stillwater Area Hi6 School Request For Ro es Course q.. p CUP Amendment For a change in operation guidelines - allowing operation of course to fall under s g p same guidelines as other facilities owned by ISD #834. (5) E. W.A.T.E. E nte rises Inc. Re nest for Minor Subdivision and PUD once t Pl_an_Appr For division of three lots into six and joint use of private access drives and parking areas by all six lots at 5620 and 5640 Memorial Ave. N. (6) F. Central Business District CBD) To consider an ordinance amendment and/or the adoption of a resolution for the establishment of desi guidelines for the CBD. (7 9:00 V. New Business: A. Public/Institutional District (8) B. Annual Goal Setting Meeting Update (9) C. Receipt of NSP Air Quality Monitoring Report D. Other 9:20 VI. Old Business: A. Commission Council Representation Schedule: June- December, 2000 (10) B. Street Lighting Review (11) C. Other 9:30 VII. Informational/Update: VIII. Adjournment Reminder Upcoming Meetings: May 11, 2000 Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Council Representative: April - Commissioner Dahlquist May - Commissioner Vogt 41 4 V DRAFT DRAFT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS DRAFT ENCLOSURE 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, March 9, 2000 — 7:00 PM Call To Order Due to lack of a quorum Vice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting o order at 7:00 .m. in g p workshop format to allow other members of the Commission to arrive. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist and Vogt. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson, City Planner Richards Communi Development Secretary Hultman and Planning Intern Hoel. Others Present: City Council Liaison Swenson. Absent: Commissioners Dwyer, Hedlund and Wasescha. Vice Chair Dahlquist explained to the audience what is required for a quorum in order to have an active meeting of the Commission. He noted that Commissioner Wasescha would be arrivin g late and that until such time of her arrival, the meeting would be in workshop format and items not re uirin official action q g or a quorum would be attended to. Old Bushness A. Goal Sett ing: City Planner Richards reviewed his memo reviewing preliminary 2000 Commission Goals as established by the commission at their February 16, 2000 meeting. Issues encompassed within this tentative list included (1) Commercial Zoning District Review (2) Sign Ordinance (3) Lower Oak Park Heights (4) Central Business District (5) St. Croix Mall (6) Street Lighting and (7) Brackey Commercial Development. Brief discussion ensued as to these issues and more. Additional items added to the Commissions 2000 Goal list include (1) Design Guidelines (2) Comprehensive Plan (3) City Identity and (4) Communication. Chair Dahlquist noted that the upcoming City Goal Setting Workshop is scheduled for March 31, 2000. New Business: A. Establish Commission Representative Schedule: May-December: Commissioner Vogt volunteered to serve as the Commission Representative for the month of May. The remainder of the schedule completion to be discussed at the April 13, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. InformationallUndate: A. Government Training Service (GTS) Workshop Notice: City Planner Richards noted training information provided by GTS and encouraged those who could, to attend. B. Other: 1. Planner's Association: Community Development Director Danielson noted that renewal notice had been received for the association and asked if the Commissioners found this membershi p to be of value and if they wished to have it renewed. General consensus was that the membership should be renewed. Commissioner Dahlquist inquired as to there being a body that could be J joined which would be more individually beneficial. Richards indicated that he would look into this. Pla MNing C9.aTission Minutes March 9 2000 Page 2 of 7 2. AmericInn Community Development Director Danielson provided update as to the Development Agreement and extension road issue. 3. V.S.S.A.- Boutwell's Landing Community Development Director Danielson provided update as the Development Agreement status for this project, including number and type of units and their layout in project area. She noted that the Parks Commission had reviewed the concept plan for the park at their February meeting and shared the recommendations made by the Parks Commission with respect to the same and noted that they have asked for more detail of the project. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Continued: Northern States Power (NSP) - Conditional Use Permit Request- Pole Building Relocation Community Development Director Danielson noted Commissioner Wasescha's conflict of interest in this matter, resulting in her inability to participate in discussion of this matter and suggested that the Commission proceed with this matter. City Planner Richards provided an overview of his March 1, 2000 Planner's Report, - noting alternative language proposed. by NSP for condition #7, and reviewed the site plan with the Commission and the audience. Brief discussion ensued a to items within the Planner's report and storm water contribution issues. Commissioner Wasescha arrived at 7:55 p.m. Community Development Director Danielson noted that Mike Thomes from NSP was present to answer any questions the Commission or audience may have regarding this request. Call To Order Vice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist, Wasescha and Vogt. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson, City Planner Richards, Community Development Secretary Hultman and Planning Intern Hoel. Others Present: City Council Liaison Swenson. Absent: Commissioners Dwyer and Hedlund. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to approve the Agenda with Old Business, New Business and Informational Update removed from the Agenda as they were discussed during the workshop format. Carried 3 -0. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to approve the Minutes of February 16, 2000 as amended reflecting change to vote on Public Hearing A for NSP. Vote should read "Carried 2 -0, Wasescha abstained. Carried 3 -0. Vice Chair Dahlquist consulted the audience as to whom was in attendance for the remaining public hearings on the agenda, after which adjusted the remaining hearings to be conducted in order timeliness for those in attendance. 0 40 Planning Commission Minutes • March 9, 2000 Page 3 of 7 Visitors: David Beaudet, 6400 Lookout Trail, N., Oak Park Heights; Chuck Dou a rt y� 15330 58`� � St. N., Oak Park Heights; Mark Fritsche, NSP -A. S. King Plant; Gene Heger, Glenbrook Lumber and Supply; Jay Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights; Darrel Knutson, NSP -A.S. King Plant; Judy McDonald, TCF National Bank; Andrew Olson, 5464 Stagecoach Trail N., Oak Park Heights; Larry Rose, TCF National Bank; Brian Smith, 5480 Stagecoach Trail, N., Oak Park Heights; and Mike Thomes, NSP. CONTINUED - PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. Glenbrook Lumber: CUP request for outside storage of building material located at 5302 Stagecoach Trail, N. City Planner Richards reviewed the status of the public hearing per Community Deve . ty ment Director p Danielsons March 3, 2000 letter to the applicant and provided an overview of his February 29 2000 Planner's Report, noting that a site plan was lacking in submittal material for the . ublic hearing. g Vice Chair Dahlquist opened the public hearing for discussion at 8:08 p.m. Gene Heger, the applicant and President of Glenbrook Lumber and supply explained the p anelization process occurring at 5302 Stagecoach Trail, N. He indicated that at no time were there more than one -half dozen people on site and that traffic was minimal. He explained that the outside storage consisted of specialized orders of completed panels for a project and that the panels, once completed, were sent onto the job within less than a week of their completion. He noted that he anticipated this location to be a tem or P ax'y one ending at the end of the year at such time the operation will be moved to a different location, conveniently located to the main business. Neighboring residents Brian Smith and Andrew Olson stated that Mr. Heger invited the neighbors over to view the site and were walked through the process occurring at the site. They noted that they have visited the Commission in the past to express their discontent with issues in this very area and that they felt it equally important to visit them to let them know when they appreciate something. They both indicated that they would like to see Mr. Heger's request granted and to see his kind of operation take place at the site. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to carry the public hearin g p to April 13, 2000. Carried 3 -0. A. Continued: Northern States Power SP - Conditional Use Permit Request- Pole Buildin Relocation City Planner Richards highlighted the issues of his Planner's report as noted earlier in the workshop format and noted the recommendation for approval and conditions. Vice Chair Dahlquist opened the public hearing for discussion at 8:25 p.m. and invited the applicant to make a statement if he would like. With the applicant having declined to make a statement, Vice Chair Dahlquist invited public comment. Planning Commission Minutes March 9 2000 Page 4 of 7 Resident neighbor, Chuck Dougherty inquired as to the truck traffic in the area. Oak Park Heights resident David Beaudet expressed his concern as to the applicability of some of the planners report conditions. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3 -0. Commissioner Wasescha noted her inability to participate in discussion due to her conflict of interest in the matter. Community Development Director Danielson noted the criteria based upon the City's Design Guidelines. She further noted that this is a short -term (5 -10 years) building placement and criteria which would have been applied had it been a permanent moved have been taken into consideration. Additional discussion ensued regarding the Planners report conditions, billboard and trail issues. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to recommend approval of the request to the City Council, contingent upon the conditions within the City Planner's report of 3/1/200, with the language of condition number 7 be amended. The conditions recommended for approval to be contingent upon are specifically: 1. NSP shall relocate the storage building to the proposed location within the lower portion of the ash disposal facility site. The CUP for the storage building shall expire by December 31, 2005 or NSP shall apply for an amended conditional use permit for its relocation or reconstruction, whichever occurs first. 2. NSP shall provide health reports on fly ash including air quality monitoring reports as required by City staff. 3. NSP recognizes that it contributes storm water runoff into the Perro Creek watershed area. The City is in the process of developing plans for resolving storm water management issues for this watershed. NSP acknowledges that it will use its best efforts to work with the City on these issues and contribute its fair share of any expense to be incurred by the City in implementing any storm water management solution. 4. The building shall be required to comply with all Uniform Building Code requirements as approved by the Building Inspector, including an adequate foundation once it is replaced on the proposed site. Any portable toilets to be placed on site shall be within the building. 5. Landscaping and a fence shall be placed on the northerly berm area of the ash facility. All plans for landscaping and fences, including areas that have been seeded as prairie and the berm area shall be subject to City Arborist review and approval. 6. The access from Beach Road shall be paved by NSP with an asphalt surface and extend at least 40 feet to facilitate tire clearing. A stop sign shall be installed at the intersection by NSP. 7. NSP has indicated an obligation to work in good faith with the City in partnering on trail locations within the site. NSP recognizes that the City has committed to a master planning process for the site and that NSP is willing to assist in the planning process. 0 0 Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 2000 Page 5 of 7 8. NSP recognizes that a non - conforming billboard exists on the ash landfill site. With the implementation of roadway, park, or trail improvements on the property, NSP agrees to remove the billboard. 9. NSP shall be allowed to retain the construction trailer on the lower portion of the ash disposal facility until, but no later than, September 30, 2000. At or before that time, NSP will be allowed to move the trailer to a storage location at the A.S. King Plant. Carried 2 -0, Wasescha abstained. C. Northern States Power Conditional Use Permit Request for construction of a cooling cell tower: A.S. King Plant - 1103 King Plant Rd. City Planner Richards provided an overview of his March 1, 2000 Planner's Report and outlined the request site area, using a visual display. Vice Chair Dahlquist opened the public hearing for comment at 9:00 p.m. Being no visitors present to the public hearing wishing to speak, Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Vogt moved to close the public hearing at 9:001 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Brief discussion ensued, during which Darrell Knutson, Project Manager for NSP -A.S. King Plant answered Commission questions regarding tower height, number of cooling cells and screening. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the following conditions: 1. A variance is granted to allow construction of the towers to not more than 62 feet in height. 2. Additional trees and landscaping or appropriate screening as agreed to by the City Staff is provided between the cooling towers and the man -made channel. Specifications and locations of trees and landscaping shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 3. Written approvals are received from the Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Department of Natural Resources for the proposed NSP structures. 4. The City will not require conformance with the Design Guidelines for the cooling towers and electrical equipment building. 5. The cooling towers and electrical equipment building shall comply with all Uniform Building Code requirements subject to Building Official approval. 6. Any other conditions of City staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council. Carried 3 -0. A five minute Commission break was taken. The meeting reconvened at 9:11 p.m. 9 % Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 2000 Page 6 of 7 D. TCF: Subdivision, Site Review and Rezonin g request for prope_V located at Neal Ave. N.., just north of 5804 Neal Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of his March 1, 2000 Planner's Report, highlighting issues and conditions of the same. Vice Chair Dahlquist opened the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. There being no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Vice Chair Dahlquist, moved to close the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Larry Rose of TCF addressed the Commission as to their request and presented them with color photos of the proposed structure. Discussion ensued, including issues such as landscaping, design guidelines, drive through traffic flow and safety issues. Through discussion it was noted to alter the traffic flow at the site a variance would be required for an additional curb cut. Commissioner Vogt, seconded b Commissioner 'Wasescha moved to continue this public hearing to April 13, 2000 to allow applicant the opportunity to re -work the structure design and traffic flow situation and to apply for a variance if determined necessary for design. Carried 3 -0. is Commissioner Wasescha asked that the applicant return with a structure design that complies with the City of Oak Park Heights Design Guidelines. Applicants for TCF indicated that they were unaware of a variance need to move forward with the project and that they had a March 31, 2000 closing date for the property and asked if there was any way to complete this matter prior to March 31, 2000. Brief discussion between staff and commission resulted in a request to the applicant to attempt to coordinate a later closing date if needed, in order to complete the matter. E. City of Oak Park Heights: CUP request for construction of a well to be located at Osgood Ave. N. in from of the Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility City Planner Richard's provided an overview of March 1, 2000 Planner's Report, noting that if approval of this request is recommended that it would be for the well location. Vice Chair Dahlquist opened the public hearing for comment at 9:45 p.m Jay Johnson, Public Works Director for the City of Oak Park Heights described the site, setbacks, right -of- way and measurements to accommodate future trails and walkway improvements in the area. Oak Park Heights residents attending the hearing noted their concern about the placement of such a structure. A resident neighboring the site expressed that he was generally concerned about future constructions based on the report prepared by the Planner. He indicated that he built his home in 1975 and appreciates the peace his home enjoys and would like to see it maintained. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Vice Chair Dahlquist moved to close the public hearing 9:55 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Planning Commission Minutes 10 March 9, 2000 Page 7 of 7 Vice Chair Dahlquist clarified that the recommendation to be made is to approve the site as suitable for well placement. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, moved to recommend that the City Council approve the request for a well and well house, subject to the following conditions: 1. Acquisition of an easement from the Department of Corrections with the conditions for the well site. 2. Successful test boring results resulting in drilling of the Municipal Well #3 at the central site of the Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility. 3. Submission of building and detailed site and landscaping plans for review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. The building shall comply with all City Design Guidelines. Approvals should be granted before issuance of a building permit for the well house structure. 4. Any other conditions of City staff, the Planning Commission and City Council. Carried 3 -0. 0 - Adjournment Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Vice Chair Dahlquist, moved to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: Glenbrook Lumber /Ryder Transportation Site 5 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH • ENCLOSURE d Z PLANNING REPORT TO: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: April 3, 2000 RE: Oak Park Heights — Glenbrook Lumber and Supply Inc. Conditional Use Permit for outdoor Storage FILE NO: 798.02 — 00.01 V S v M Awl ARY • Background Glenbrook Lumber and Supply Inc. has applied for a conditional use permit to allow for outdoor storage of building materials on their site within the Ryder Transportation facility. The building and surrounding property is located at 5302 Stagecoach Trail North and is leased from Oak Park LLS. The application for the conditional use permit had been submitted prior to the March Planning Commission meeting ut a co m p lete g p site plan and other information was not received in time to consider the request. Glenbrook Lumber utilizes this facility for construction of building components. The components are built completely within the building but the outside storage area is used for materials and finished product that has been prepared for delivery. Access to the building is through the Ryder site with shared agreements in both the Ryder and Glenbrook leases. The subject site is zoned 1, Industrial District in which open and outdoor storage as an accessory use is a listed conditional use. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Overall Site Plan Exhibit S: Shared Access Plan Exhibit C: Fence Plan Exhibit D: Site Elevations 0 57"75 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. L OUIS DARK, MINNESOTA 5541 6 RHONE 6 i 2 -595 -9636 FAX 6 1 2- 595 -9537 E - MAIL NAC(! ET. C0M ISS U ES. A1LYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The land use Ian recognizes p g this area as highway businessl warehouse in which light manufacturing and storage is considered as a conformin g use. Zoning. The I, Industrial District and specifically Section 401.32.E of the Zonin Ordinance requires a conditional use permit for outside storage areas and fencing to g g screen the view from neighboring residential areas and from the right-of-way. The storage area at the front of the budding is clearly in full view of the right-of-way and will g Y need to be screened. once the Ryder buses are in place, the view of the buildin g and storage area will be limited, but the buses will not remain on the property at all hours of the day. Fence Plan. The applicant has provided a plan indicating eight foot sections of six foot high chain link fence at each corner of the property. Wind screen fabric would be installed to limit visibility. Staff does not find this acceptable and would require six foot p q t board on board fencing to screen the outdoor storage area on the south, east and north sides of the leased area. Reasonable openings in the fence on the east and north sides would be allowed for access to the site. The openings would be positioned so as to minimize any views into the site from Stagecoach Trail or the adjacent residential uses. The applicant will need to submit a site plan and fence details that would be subject to V lly s - LaO approvals. Trash Enclosure. The applicant will be required to store the trash indoors or the trash • container will need to be completely screened by the required fence or in a separate screened enclosure. Lease. The owner of the property has submitted requested information related to the lease and the access for the Glenbrook site. The leases for Glenbrook and Ryder provide shared access from Stagecoach Train to the east and north sides of the Glenbrook site. Conditional Use Permit Criteria. Section 401.32.E of the Zoning Ordinance requires the consideration of criteria for open and outdoor storage in the Industrial District. The criteria are as follows: 'i . Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use provided that: a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or if abutting a residential district in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. b. Storage is screened from view from the public right -of -way in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. C. Storage area is grasses or surfaced to control dust. • 2 l d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not g be visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of this Ordinance. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. With appropriate fencing installed as per the approval of City staff, the site would meet the screening criteria. With the improvements made b Ryder, the site has been Y Y n completely surfaced with asphalt. Lighting would need to be brought into compliance g p with the Zoning Ordinance and would be a condition of this approval. The site , if pp properly screened, would satisfy the conditional use permit criteria found within Section 401.03.A.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Escrow. The Zoning Ordinance allows the City Council to request security in the form q y of cash escrow to ensure conformance and compliance with the conditions of the conditional use permit. The security shall be in an amount equal to 1 1 /2 times the Building Official a s estimate costs of labor and materials for the proposed materials. The p p City shall hold the security until completion of the proposed improvements. RECOMMENDATION • Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to allow for open and outdoor storage of building materials at the Glenbrook Lumber and Supply facility with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a site plan for six foot board on board fencing to screen the outdoor storage area in the south, east and north sides of the leased area. Openings in the fenced area on the east and north sides shall be allowed for access. A site plan and fence details shall be submitted to the City staff for review and approval. 2. The trash generated on site shall be stored indoors or shall be completely screened if outdoors, subject to City staff review and approval. 3. Site lighting for the Glenbrook facility shall be brought into conformance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements subject to City staff review and approval. 4. A cash escrow equaling 1'/ times the City estimated costs for materials and labor shall be submitted with the application for a building permit. PC: Kris Danielson C 3 ; I S I ?'. . %. 4 . , ♦ wjr (%.. � N. 0. » 1 M o f to f li t A-i k T! J t o 610 1 ion 6 q I �w~* i % • . * t • a 0. 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'4!. . t Please be advised that I have received a phone call today from Mr. Keith Van Wagner of MNDOT's Permitting department. Mr. Van Wagner advised me that MNDOT has no jurisdiction over the ponding and drainage easements for the TCF proposed site. MNDOT does review new developments as they occur for their own records, but does not have an enforcement or permitting role in this circumstance. Regarding the easements for the proposed site, I have enclosed for your information a copy of a letter from Mr. Fred Kueppers, Jr. who represents Mr. Bob Brackey in this application. As indicated in the letter, Mr. Brackey does not object to staff's recommendation that the easement be reduced to 65 feet. Please contact me with any questions you may have regarding this memo at (651) 439 -4439. 9 TREE CITY U.S.A. ' nD � KuE PPE iRs, HACKEL & Ku.EPPER , 20 NR ATTORNEYS AT LAW ' SUITE 1350 386 WABASHA STREET NORTH •- -- - -- - _.__.. SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 (651) 228 -1104 FRED A. KUEPPERS . JR . FAX (651) 297 - 6599 OF COUNSEL JOAN M. HACKEL JOSEPH F. KIIEPPERS RONALD PATRICK SMITH April 5, 2000 Ms. Kris Danielson City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Boulevard P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 Re: TCF National Bank Outlot A, Brackey West Addition Our File No. 6882 -88 Dear Ms. Danielson: • With our client Robert L. Brackey we have reviewed the March 8letter which Dennis Postler sent to you with regard to the prospective development on a part of Outlot A, Brackey West Addition. With regard to item 5 of the letter, relating to ' an 85 foot Drainage & Utili ty Easement 'I we advise you that Mr. Brackey has no objection to a reduction of that easement to a width of 65 feet but he is not making request for that reduction. With regard to item 6, relating to an additional 10 foot easement on the North line of Outlot A Mr. Brackey requests that that proposal be deferred for consideration at such time as there is a determination as to the development to occur on that lot. At that time there will be an opportunity to correlate the land use requirements with the public utility needs. With regard to item 7, which purports our to establish connection charges, we ask that you have y Y engineer provide us with data for his calculation of the net area of Outlot A which is subject to connection charges. Our rough calculation is that approximately 1/2 acre is subject to the Westerly drainage and ponding easement. Very truly yours, KUEPPERS, XACKEL & KUE PERS, P. I � Y r Fred A. Kueppe , Jr. FAKj r /rq �r 114 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC 1k COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH ENCLOSURE 03 PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background Tom Melena Cindy Sherman /Scott Richards March 1, 2000 Oak Park. Heights — TCF Site Plan Review 798.02 — 00.03 TCF National Bank Minnesota (T CF) and CT ) Rob Brad key have submitted applicat Site Pla for Rezoning, n, and Final Plat. The request is to rezone a 1. en Space 593 acre parcel from O, O p p ce to B -2, General Business District in order to accomm odate odate the development t of a 4,400 square foot branch bank facility with drive ' tY up service. The site is currently platted as Outlot A, Bracke West Addition. The Y proposed plat includes two lots, one for the bank site and the balance as Outlot �d • • A, Brackey West 2 Addition. To accommodate the development ro osal the p p following approvals are necessary 1. Rezoning from O, Open Space to B -2 General Business 2. Final Plat to create a buildable p arcel 3. Site Plan and Design Guidelines for the bank site Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site location Exhibit B: Final Plat Exhibit C: Site Plan Exhibit D: Interior Floor Plans Exhibit E: Exterior elevations Exhibit F: Grading and Drainage Plan Exhibit G: Utility and Pavement Plan • Exhibit H: Landscape Plan Exhibit I: Lightin�Plan 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVA D, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 16 PHONE 6 1 2- 595 -9636 FAX 6 12-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan generally identifies the area for • commercial uses. Rezoning. The site is currently zoned O, Open Space and is proposed to be rezoned to B -2, General Business. When considering a zoning amendment, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment and their judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following: a) Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan. b) The conformity with present and future land uses in the area. c) The environmental issues and geographic area involved. d) Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. e) The impact on character of the surrounding area. fl The demonstrated need for such use. g) Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. h) The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity. i) The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained in the zon or dinance . ., ..... __ The rezoning of the site to B -2 is consistent with other zoning in the area and will not . g adversely impact the area or the systems in lace. The Su Am ' P p erica site is zoned B. 0 2 and the Oppidan development to the east is zoned PUD with an underlying B -2 District. . Preliminary/Final Plat Robert L. Brackey has submitted an application for Preliminary/ Final Plat. The request is to plat one lot 1.593 acres in size and an outlot for future development. Both Lot 1 and the remaining outlot exceed the minimum lot requirements for the B -2 District which is 15,000 square feet in area and minimum width of 100 feet. Ten (10) foot drainage and utility easements are provided on three sides of both lots with a larger easement provided adjacent to Highway 5 for ponding. Development Agreement. A development agreement that incorp conditi 9 rp es cond �t�ons of approval, site issues, and site connection fees shall drafted by the Ci Attorney for execution by the developer prior to issuance of a building permit. 9 p All required connection fees shall be paid before a building permit will be issued. Design Guidelines /Site Plan. The site plan is for a 4,400 s quare f ' q fo ot bank facility with parking and drive up service. Exterior Elevations The Design Guidelines require that office and commercial buildings must use at least • three Grade I material and must be composed of at least 65% Grade I or Grade II materials. Glass must make up 30% of this 65 %. Not more than 35% of the building 2 shall be Grade II or III material and not more than 10% of the building shall be IV • materials. The building is proposed to include a combination of Grade I materials as outlined in the Design Guidelines. Brick is the main material with different colors proposed. The main color is "Colorado Rose" with "Coral Blend" as an accent Smooth white concrete stone is proposed as accent under windows to match the columns proposed on two elevations. Glass is also used extensively on the elevations. The roof is proposed to be a 6:12 pitch with shingles. The color has not been identified. The canopy consists of white metal soffit and trim and will be supported by white metal posts. A pitched roof is proposed to match the roof on the bank. The building, as designed, will comply with the Design Guidelines. ScreeninglTrash &Recycling Enclosure There is an area on the front -right side of the building that appears to provide screening of HVAC units. The materials for this are not identified. It is recommended that matching brick be used for screening. The trash enclosure is proposed to be located in the a ' p rking area and constructed of brick with a vinyl gate material. Staff, mends that die mash enclosure be located adjacent to the building and not as a freestanding unit. 1 0 Signs The sign information provided with the site plan depicts two freestanding signs. Only one location is identified on the site plan for the sign. Section 401.15 G (8) (d) of the Zoning Ordinance regulates signs and the ordinance only permits one freestanding sign. Either of the signs meets the ordinance requirements but only one may be installed on the site. One wall sign is proposed on the elevation that faces Highway 5, this is consistent with the ordinance, which allows up to 150 square feet of wall signage. There are directional and regulatory signs proposed to assist with circulation on the site; these signs also meet the ordinance regulations. Access✓Parking Access to the site is proposed to be provided via two curb cuts off of Neal Avenue. Each curb cut is shown at 24 feet in width, which is consistent with the ordinance. Staff has discussed possible modifications to the site access in order to limit the total curb cuts onto Neal Avenue. Staff would prefer one access to serve the site. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 40 foot separation of curb cuts and allows only one access for each 125 feet of street frontage. The Engineer is reviewing the proposed access points in relation to the existing driveways on the Oppidan and SuperAmerica sites. The applicant is willing to explore alternative access and circulation on the site and will • provide alternative solutions prior to the Planning Commission. 3 Neal Avenue is under MNDOT jurisdiction. A permit will be required from the State of Minnesota for access. • The Zoning Ordinance requires one parking space for each 250 square feet of floor area and two spaces for each drive -in unit plus 180 feet of stacking space. There are 18 stalls required and 29 provided in general parking. The drive -in has been designed to provide 180 feet of stacking. Lighting Section 401.153 (7)(f)(2) regulates outdoor lighting in commercial areas. The ordinance requires that light sources be shielded and that the intensity when measured at the property line not exceed 0.4 foot - candles. The lighting on the plan consists of three twenty -foot tall fixtures for the parking and drive aisle. There is also lighting proposed under the drive -up canopy and under the two building entryways. The fixtures to be used in the canopy shall be recessed into the roof to avoid glare. A plan depicting the anticipated foot - candle levels has been submitted and the plan meets the ordinance regarding lighting at the property lines. Landscaping Plan A landscaping plan has been submitted for the site. Plantings have been concentrated • in areas to maximize screening of headlights for the drive -in service. A variety of trees and shrubs are proposed to be planted on the site. The final planting list and design is subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Drainage and Utilities Drainage on the site will be directed to catch basins in the parking areas and directed to an existing pond on the site. Sanitary sewer and water service will be provided via existing ,pipes adjacent to Neal Avenue. The hydrant design detail and the storm water outlet detail shall be provided and shall be consistent with City requirements. The plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary /Final Plat for Bracke Wes "d ' y t 2 Addition and the rezoning of the site to B -2, General Business and further recommends approval of the Site Plan for TCF National Bank Minnesota with the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of the building' permit. is 2. All required connection fees shall be paid before a building permit will be issued. 4 3. The trash enclosure shall be relocated to be adjacent to the building and shall be • screened with brick to match the building. 4. The HVAC equipment screening shall consist of brick to match the building. 5. Only one freestanding sign, compliant with all Zoning Ordinance requirements shall be allowed on site. 6. Access driveways to the site shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. The applicant shall secure a permit from MNDOT for access to Neal Avenue. 8. The fixtures to be used in the canopy shall be recessed into the roof and comply with all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 9. The landscape plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 10. The drainage and utility plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 11. AIl other conditions of E' staff the Planning � � aIty Cbuncii. �J pc: Kris Danielson r� u 5 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS 4 q 111 INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH • ENCLOSURE Qty PLANNING REPORT - ADDENDUM T0: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: April 3, 2000 RE: Oak Park Heights — TCF Site Plan Review FILE NO: 798.02 — 00.03 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background • TCF National Bank Minnesota (TCF) and Robert Brackey had previously submitted applications for rezoning, site plan and final plat approval to accommodate the development of a branch bank facility with drive -up service. TCF has requested that the site be served with two access points on Neal Avenue to accommodate proper site flow with the drive -up service. A variance for the two access points is required in that the Zoning Ordinance specifies that one curb cut is allowed for every 125 feet of frontage. The TCF site will comprise 190 feet of frontage, thus requiring a variance for two access points. The variance application has been submitted with a revised site Ian. The new site Ian p p moves the canopy for the drive - through to the south of the building. The access locations on Neal Avenue have also been revised in compliance with the spacing p p 9 requirements and in location acceptable to staff. To accommodate the current development proposal, the following approvals rovals are necessary: 1. Rezoning of the TCF site from O, Open Space to B -2, General Business. 2. Final plat to create a buildable parcel. 3. Site plan and Design Guideline review for the bank site. 4. Variance for two access points to Neal Avenue. I* 5 7 7 5 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 5 5 4 1 6 PHONE 612-595-9636 FAX 612-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM Attached for reference: s Y, Exhibit A: Revised Site Plan Exhibit B: Revised Grading Plan Exhibit C: City Engineer's Letter /Angled Parking Plan ISSUES ANALYSIS Variance and Access. The variance is necessary to allow for two access points to Neal Avenue under the provisions of Section 401.15. F.4. h.12, .which require at least 125 feet of frontage per access. Section 401.04.A.4 of the Zoning Ordinance states that a variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: 1. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or buildin involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. a. Special conditions may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. b. Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely economic in nature, if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title. C. Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a result of lot size or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel. 2. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use. 3. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the applicant. 4. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district under the same conditions. 5. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 6. The request is not a use variance. I* 2 7. The variance request ed is the minimum variance necessary o accomplish th ry p e intended purpose of the applicant. 8. The request does not create an inconvenience to 9ei hborin properties and uses. 9 p The site plan, as presented herein, provides for a safe and efficient flow of traffic through the site that would not be possible with one access to Neal Avenue. In this his case, a variance from the ordinance creates a better situation for the applicant and the pp City than if the ordinance were to be followed. The case for a hardship or special conditions unique to the property is difficult in • q p p Y this case, but the issues. safety and welfare issues should prevail in review of site p any design ssues. Thus, the special condition is that the high volume of drive-through gh customers favors a safer design that is one way with two separate access p oints. Staff has recognized a need to review the parking and driveway design standards Y g and allow more flexibility for the provisions through City Engineer review and approval. It is g pp recommended that the variance be granted, but that the ordinance be amended at a later date with other ordinance amendments that are being considered. Access. As stated before, staff is in agreement that the revised site Ian with the one . p way access provides for a more efficient and safe flow of traffic. The City Engineer ineer recommends that the parking stalls be angled to prevent customers or employees from . exiting the parking areas through the northern "in only" driveway. A Ian showing the Y p g angled parking is found as Exhibit C. The access points will need to be adequatel a Y labeled to aid the customer in recognizing the one -way traffic p attern of the site. Easements. The parking plan indicates an 85 foot easement for drainage and utilities on the westerly lot line. Fifteen feet of the proposed drive-through lane lies within the 9 easement. The City Engineer recommends that the drive line not encroach on the easement area. The applicant should move the drive lane off of the easement area or receive approval from MnDOT to have the easement area reduced. The City Engineer g g Y 9 has stated that 65 feet would be adequate for the pondin and drainage area. The City Engineer and Public Works Director have also identified the need for an additional 10 feet of easement on the north side of Outlot A. Trash Enclosure. The revised site plan indicates that the trash enclosure will be a freestanding unit. As recommended previously, the trash enclosure should be limited on the driveway adjacent to the building. March 1, 2000 Staff Report. The previous staff report outlined issues related to design guidelines, signage, lighting, and landscaping. The conditions resulting rom that g review remain relevant to the new site plan and will be carried into the revised conditions for approval listed below. 3 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the preliminary/final plat for Brackey West 2 " Addition the rezoning of the TCF site to B -2, General Business, the variance for two access points to Neal Avenue, and the site plan for TCF. The conditions of approval incorporate pp incorporate the conditions of the March 1, 2000 staff report and new conditions based upon the revised site plan as follows: - 1. A development agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of the building permit. 2. All required connection fees shall be paid before a building permit will be issued. 3. The parking stalls shall be angled with the driveways allowing one way traffic as subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. The access points and driveways shall be adequately signed to reflect the one - way traffic pattern of the site. 5. The westerly drive lane shall be moved at least 15 feet so as to avoid the drainage and utility easement or receive approval from MnDOT and the City to have the easement area reduced to 65 feet. 6. The plat shall reflect a 20 foot easement on the north lot line of Outlot A. • 7. The trash enclosure shall be relocated to be adjacent to the building and shall be screened with brick to match the building. 8. The HVAC equipment screening shall consist of brick to match the building. 9 9. Only one freestanding sign, compliant with all Zoning Ordinance requirements shall be allowed on site. 10. Access driveways to the site shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 11. The applicant shall secure a permit from MnDOT for access to Neal Avenue. 12. The fixtures to be used in the canopy shall be recessed into the roof and compl pY with all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The landscape plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 14. 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It is recommended that the parking stalls be angled (see attached sketch) to prevent patrons or employees exiting the parking areas through the northern '7n Only" driveway. . 2. Revised grading and utility plains to accommodate the revised site plan should be submitted for review. I The previous utility plan showed two stoma sewer flared end sections outletting to the pond on the west side of the site, with 3 cubic yards of Glass ICI rip rap each. We prefer the use of Chms Il rip rap and a minimum of 8 cubic yards for each outlet structure. 4. Prior to approving the plans, a drainage area map and calculalaons showing areas tributary to each in let should he submitted to verify storm .sewer capacities. 1 5. The preliminary plat shows an 85' Drainage & Utility Easement running the entire width of the westerly portion of the parcel. The proposed drive - through lane (curb & gutter and pavc;lt em .surr west of the building) appears to lie within this easement. We recomm against permanent improvements within the easement. This problem can be solved by the fact that it appears a 65' easement would be suf'f'icient to encompass the pond area. 6. Regarding the remaining portion of Oudot A to the north of the TCF site, a 20'. easement is more desirable than the existing 10' easement. Acquiring an addition 10' of easement should be pursued, if possible. Also, it is recommended that when this remaining portion of Outlot A develops, driveway access to Neal Avenue North be limited to one location somewhere in the middle or northern portion of the site. 0 { Al •.141 » 41 "I .♦ Y Y� 1I ,. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 ■ 651- 636-46G0 •Fax EXHIBIT C ?. The following are the current connection charges for Outlot A. of the Hrackey West Addition. Tint; tutal area was determined by `ubtraming the pond high water level area on the west portion of the site from the gross parcel area (3.82 ac - 0.26 ac = 3.56 acr&;): Sanitary Sewer 3.56 acres x $2,540.00 = $ 9,042.40 Waterworks 336 acres x 4,420.00 = 15973520 Storm Sewer 3.56 acres x 5,600.00 = 19-,-3 Tt W Connection Charges = $ 44 1 If you have any questions regarding this review or require additional information, please contact me at (651) 604-4815. Very truly yours, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDBRLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 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I E+do -n u23 SZ:8T , :A •, j • loll i l •• ti! • ;rte M , TOTAL P.04 t 14 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH is ENCLOSURE 0 5 PLANNING REPORT T0: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: April 3, 2000 RE: Oak Park Heights - Stillwater es High School: Amended Ropes p Course Conditional Use Permit FILE NO: 798.02 -- 00.04 BACKGROUND Independent School District 834 (ISD 834) has requested an amendment to the conditional use permit (CUP) for the High School to allow for extended hours of operation for the ropes course. In addition, the City will conduct the required annual review of the ropes course as prescribed by the conditions for approval. The City approved the original High School CUP in December of 1991. The ropes course was allowed through an amended CUP that was approved in September of 1999. The High School is zoned O, Open Space District. The ropes course is considered to be a recreational equipment accessory use to the High School. Public school facilities are a conditional use within this district. The current request would be processed as an amendment to the original CUP of 1991 and amended CUP of 1999. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Letter from Superintendent Kathleen Macy, ISD 834, January 7 2000 ry , Exhibit B: Ropes Course CUP, September 1999 Exhibit C: Letter from Daniel Parker, ISD 834, March 22, 2000 Exhibit D: Letter from Superintendent Kathleen Macy, ISD 834, March 22 2000 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6 PHONE 6 1 2 -595 -9636 FAX 6 1 2 -595 -9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM ISSUES ANALYSI i � N W comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan ' ' ' species the use of this site for school facilities. The ropes course is considered as an accessory recrea tional use to the High School. Zoning. The High School is zoned as 0, Open Space, which allows for education p p canon and recreational use. Any changes to the terms of the conditions of an adopted CUP p require an amendment processed in the same way as the original CUP. As such a public hearing and notification requirements have been followed for this request. Annual Review. The ropes course amended CUP specified the requirement of an annual review to assure compliance and address any neighborhood issues with the recreational and training facility. The Superintendent acknowledged in the letter that they had complied with all the conditions of the CUP, but had not been able to schedule any training sessions related to rescue activities due to the limiting hours specified for operation. The Planning Commission and City Council should review the original conditions of approval with School District personnel present at the meetings and discuss the compliance issues. The Superintendent has also asked for further discussion on condition d., which requires approval of an amended CUP for any changes to the ropes course. The Planning Commission could recommend and the City Council adopt amendments . p to the CUP conditions based upon findings of the annual review. Hours of Operation. The CUP specifies that the hours of operation "shall be p established as occurring from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, or dusk, whichever occurs earlier Monday through Friday, with no use allowed on weekends or s legal holidays The 9 Y Superintendent has indicated that they would prefer that the ropes course be available for use under the same policies and guidelines that govern all of their facilities. In terms of the ropes course, the hours of use would be expanded with safety of artici ants as p p the benchmark of when the course would be in use. The City will likely not agree to such an open ended allowance for ropes course hours but it is acknowledged that the current conditions may be too restricting. The current restrictions do not allow for use on Summer nights or on weekends. As a reasonable compromise to allow for extended use but recognizing the impact to neighboring residents, staff would suggest that the hours be extended to 9:30 PM or dusk, whichever occurs earlier and allow for Saturday use from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The restriction on Sundays and legal holidays would remain. The School District is not requesting that the ropes course be lit or any changes occur g to the current operation of the recreational facility. r� u 2 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends that an amendment be made to the High School CUP to allow for extended hours of operations for the ropes course facility. Additionally, staff recommends that the Planning Commission and City Council conduct the annual review of the CUP conditions with High School representatives. Further consideration of condition d. related to the requirement for CUP approval of changes to the ropes course has been requested by the School District. The Planning Commission and City Council of Oak Park Heights recommend approval of the amended CUP to the Stillwater High School conditional use permit to allow for changes to the conditions relating to the accessory ropes course, subject to the following: 1. The hours of operation of the ropes course shall be amended as follows: The hours of operation of the ropes course shall be established as occurring from 8:00 AM until 9:30 PM or dusk, whichever occurs earlier, Monday through Friday, Y 9 Y, and allow for Saturday use from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no use allowed on Sundays or legal holidays. 2. Any amendments to the CUP conditions based upon the annual review as approved by the City Council. I* pc: Kris Danielson Mark Vierling Kathleen Macy, ISD 834 0 3 8 34 STILLWATER AREA SCHOOLS, .'�� FEB - 420 Effertive Learning Through Ercdfemre in Edurcatiori 1�I�J✓ L_ Ka; hleen Macy Superintendent r` 1875 South Greeley Stye Stillwater Minnesota 55082 Phone: 651.351 - Fax: 651-351 - V-TDD: 651.351 -8338 January 27, 2000 Mr. Tom Melena, City Administrator City of Oak Park Hei 14168 57`' Street North P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 RE: Goverance of the use of the ropes course be rovided b the • P y same District 834 Community Education and general education policies and use uidelines that re g prescribe the use of all of our facilities, fields, apparatus etc- Dear Mr. Melena, During the past year, I have met with you and members of our respective staff • c P aff each month to discuss 1 concerns and to develop more active communication betw e areas of mutual our a ' or The goals of our meetings are to serve our communities better and to re- establish Positive • strong, positive relationships between our organizations. The meetings have been helpful to us as a wa _ - P y to resolve problem and ch the future. I am grateful for your commitment to this work. As a result of our ongoing conversations and as part of our annual review I report that hat we have met the conditions of the permit awarded by the City of Oak Park Heights on April 29 .. p , 1999 for the use of the ropes course. Any issues, and there have been very few, that have arisen have been discussed and resolved. The only issue unable to be resolved is the requirement to train City i' • y p ice and fire officials for potential rescue activities on the course. At this time, our prescribed hours of operation ' do not allow us to schedule the training at a time that the firefighters can participate. As per our conversation and at your directive, I am writing to request that we be able b le to use the ropes course on the grounds of Stillwater Area High School under the same District 834 olic' es and guidelines that govern all of our facilities. policies What this means in this case is that: Hours of use would be expanded with safety- of participants as the benchmark of when the course would be in use. Availability of natural daylight and high standards of safety and supervision would P prescribe the hours of use. The current guidelines limit the use of the course to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or dusk, whichever occurs earlier. This restriction prohibits some of our students acid arents from ro m participation, one of the federal requirements of the grant that supported the development of this course. Aw This is not a request for lighting. EXHIBIT A An Equal Opportunity Alto^ c"keland `iementary Andersen Elementary • Area Learning Center - Early Childhood Famil Center • Y I.alCe Elmo Elementary Lily lake Elementary - Pvlarine Elementary • Oak Park Elementary - Ock -Land Junior High - Rutherford Elementary - Stonebrid e Elenienrcr. Stillwater Area Hi 9 gh School - Stillwater Junior High - Vailey Crossing Community Scrool Withrow Elementary Mr. Tom Melena, City Administrator January, City Administrator January 27, 2000 Page two Independent of this request, I ask that the fol.lowinor ' di scuss�on a be considered by the City as an item of future . d. Any changes to the ropes course, including structures encin require approval of an amended conditional u g• access or secur ty measures, shall use permit by the City Council unless the City Council amen the conditional use permit to exclude recreational structures om it ds fr s application. Conditional Use Permit, April 1999 Thank you again for your commitment to our shared responsibility ' of service to the communit I look q forward to the action of the City Council on this request. y KP,N4 :dkh c: Board of Education Ms. Teri Lewis, SAHS Ms. Mary Pat Cumming Juhl, Assistant Principal SAHS Mr. Paul Westmoreland, Community Education Dr. Mary Jo Weingarten, Deputy Superintendent I* CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Im FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR STILLWATER AREA glGg SCHOOL/ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 834 File No.: Date Issued: Legal Description: (Washi County Geo. Code See Exhibit "A" attached hereto Owner: Stillwater Area Hla•h School/ Ir_deoenaent School District No , a 83 - Address: 1875 South Greeley Street et Stillwater Mi nnesota 55082 Present Zoning District: - fl o ll Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 4 00 Section 401.01 et. '-" sea. i . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR: All uses shall be subject ect t • 7 o the following Condit' restrictions imposed by the City' ions and /c Heights. Y Council of the City f o -, -1 Y Oa Pa_ General Descrip 1. Amendment to that certain Co ' Tndeoendent School D' ndztional Use Per District No. 834 and dated Dec - t cornorated herein by reference ember I O 19 91 which _n and reaffirm ' that it is mo di ^ ' ed �-n whole except to the exter �ied within this amendment. T7. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROVISIONS, The following additional restriction s and provisio • provisions bein art of t First rs t Amendment to Condi t Tonal Use Perm ' g P r- Permit to be issued herein shall be Amending said Cond? tional Use Permit dated Sti�.lwater Area Hicrh School December Zp � 1991 for t�� /Independent School District #834 to perm an : allow the ropes course as an accessor i- condi t fens : y use subs ect to the follow; r 0 EXHIBIT B of 0 t a. That access to the ropes course be maintained talned year round f oY emergency vehicles; -- b. Gate to the ropes course shall be closed and loc at all time when the facility is not in use; C . Installation of any future lighting at the ropes r require approval of an a P C ourse sh re q P� mended conditional use permit b the Council; Y Ci t ,. d. Any changes to the ropes course, including structures, ures fencln access or security measures, shall require aeoroval of a -','- n acne nde conditional use permit by the City Council unless the Cit Counc + amends the conditional � use permit to exclude recreation =_ structures from its application; e . The hours of operation of the ropes course shall be established - lshed a� occurring f rom 8:00 A. M. unti 5:0o p.m. or dusk whichever r occu_ earlier, Monday through Friday, with no use allowed on weekends C- legal holidays; f . The f final landscaping plan to be implemented on the -- ropes cours` site shall be subject to the review and aeoroval of ' .._ the Cit, Arborist; - it g. School District personnel shall work with C t Police an fi r officials in train' potential t: Y d fi__ Ong for potent_a�. resc:�� a Zlvities for the rune: course. All further use. of the ropes course shall require wrist e and Fire Chiefs approvals from the Police a s tha adequate access, safety and rescue plans are in place for the ropes course . h. Annual review should be imposed as a condition of this con ' ditiona_ use permit to assure compliance and provide a mechanism to dear with any issues that may arise affecting t use of the rope course vis a vis the neighboring properties in the future. III. REVIEW Pursuant to Order of the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heig a periodic review of this First Amendment g to Conditional Use Permit i� imposed as a condition of its grant. This Conditional Use P ha { - Permit s be reviewed annually at the Direction of the Cit y Clerk which h sha± notif the permit holder of the date of the annual review at least t== (10) days prior to the review hearing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have set forth their hands and seals. CITY . OAK PARR H I GHT S Date: '�`"`Z Gc� 8 y . � David Scr_aat f r Mayor is Date : 9 g Date: 9 - 17-99 Date: 9-17 - 99 By � Thomas Melena Ci . inist for By Appl cant /Permit Hod r B Applicant Permit Holder 4) STILLWATER AREA SCHOOLS Effective Learning Though Excellence in Education March 22, 2000 Ms. Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights P. O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 W24 75 South Greeley Street illwater innesota 082 Phone: 651 - 351 - 8340 Fax: 651-351-8380 V:TDD: 651 - 351 -8338 Re: Amended Conditional Use Permit — Hours of Operation, Ropes Course Dear Kris: Please include this memo as backup information to the application to amend the Stillwater Area Hi ' ' � School Conditional Use Permit. The request is to amend the hours of operation to be consistent with other fields and grounds owned by the District. The current district procedure is as follows: • The use of elementary school grounds is scheduled by Community Education after 2:30 p.m. on school days. All hours' on non - school days, weekend and holidays are also scheduled through Community Education. • The use of secondary school grounds is scheduled by Community Education after 5:30 p.m. on school days. All hours' of non - school days, weekends and holidays are also scheduled through Community Education. The hours are dawn to dusk. • The district has three fields that are lit: Miller Stadium, the Old Athletic Field and the Jaycee Field. The Stillwater Area High School Athletic Department and Communi Education schedule these. The Jaycee Field has a "Lights Out" time of 10:00 .m. Miller Stadium and the Old Athletic field has lights out after the event p . Thank you for spending time with me on Monday. Please call if you have q uestions. Sincerely, 444do Daniel C. Parker 1� Director of Finance &Operations cc: Supt. Kathleen Macy EXHIBIT C An Equal Opportunity Employer Afton - Lakeland Elementary • Andersen Elementary • Area Learning Center • Early Childhood Family enter • Lake Elmo Elementa Y Lily Lake Elementary • Marine Elementary Oak Park Elementary Oak-Land Junior High • Rutherford Elementary • Stonebridge Elementary Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Junior High Valley Crossing Community School • Withrow Elementary 8 34 STILLWATER AREA SCHOOLS Effective Learning Through Excellence in Education Kathleen Macy, Superintendent To: Oak Park Heights Staff From: Kathleen Macy, Superintendent of Schoo 1875 South Greeley Street Stillwater Minnesota 55082 Phone: 651 -351 -8340 Fax: 651-351-8380 V -MD: 651 - 351 -8338 March 22, 2000 RE: Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for ropes course I am in receipt of the memo from Mr. Scott Richards to Ms. Kris Danielson regarding the staff g g recommendation related to the amendment to the conditional use permit requested by District 834. I request fiu review of the recommendations made b Mr. Richards and r ' Y request the consideration of the following: 1. The policy of the District related to use of fields /facilities is as follows: • At elementary schools, Community Education schedules facilities and fields after 2 :30 P .m. . _ .,_.. • At secondary schools, - Community Education - schedules- ,faoilities -and fields-after 5:30- �': .' Our facilities are available for a fee and with certain requirements r q is depending on the .facility through Community Education on weekends and holidays. • Outdoor fields are scheduled for use until dusk where lights are not P resent. • On fields where there are lights, the fields are used: - until 10:00 p.m. at J.C. Park; lights are turned off at the end of the event scheduled at Miller Stadium. These requirements already govern the fields located at SANS. These requirements, in addition q regarding the use of the r to the specific restrictions we have re g g ropes course --size of the groups, the training of the staff required before participation, and the availability of trained/certified staff limit the time that this course will be used. ' 2. District 834 is very mindful that communities like Oak Park Heights have supported the building of the facilities both educational and recreational at schools. We are also aware that facilities must be maintained and made available to our communities. The ropes course is a unique and valuable resource for our students, their parents and our community. As I have stated, we have many requirements and restrictions that limit the use of the ropes course. We respectfully request that you provide the ability to have access to this site in a way that meets but does not exceed the rules that already govern other facilities that are on the SANS site and used by Oak Park Heights and other communities. We respectfully request: The hours of operation of the ropes course be established as 8:OOAM until 9:3 p.m, or dusk, whichever comes first, on any day. KPM:dkh Enclosures C: Mary Cecconi, Board Chair Dan Parker, Director of Finance and Operations I* EXHIBIT D An Equa! Opportunity Employer 9 Afton- Lakeland Elementary • Andersen Elementary • Area Learning Center • Early Childhood Family Center • Lake Elmo Elementary Lily Lake Elementary • Marine Elementary Oak Park Elementary Oak -Land Junior High • Rutherford Elementary • Stonebridge Elementary Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Junior High Valley Crossinq Community School • Withrow Elementnry 114 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH ENCLOSURE 6 PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: BACKGROUND Tom Melena Cindy Sherman / Scott Richards April 7, 2000 Oak Park Heights — W.A.T.E. PUD Concept Plan Review 798.02 - 00.07 W.A.T.E. Enterprises, Inc. has submitted an application for PUD concept plan review. • The property is located on the west side of Memorial Avenue North and is zoned B -3, Highway Business and Warehousing District. The total site is 8.93 acres in size and is platted into three lots. There are three existing structures on two of the parcels and one lot is vacant. This area was annexed into the City in 1998. Prior to annexation, the Township allowed the construction of two buildings on the center parcel. The request for concept plan review incorporates the existing conditions on the property into a plan that proposes a similar development pattern. This pattern exists of two buildings, one with road frontage and shared access to the building on the rear of the site. The City will require the applicant to subdivide the property so that each building footprint and expansion area will be a separate lot, with common ownership of all drive aisles, parking areas and green space. Attached for reference: Exhibit A: Site Location Exhibit B: Existing Conditions Exhibit C: Grading and Drainage Exhibit D: Site Plan Exhibit E: Landscape Plan Exhibit F: Circulation, Lighting and Signage Plan Exhibit G: Revised Site Plan 0 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6 PHONE 61 2- 595 -9636 FAX 6 12-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM ISSUES ANALYSIS -fomprehgnpive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as hi h g g way business /warehouse. The proposal is consistent with the land use designation. Zoning. The property is zoned B -3, Highway Business and Warehousin g District. The existing lots meet the lot performance standards of the B -3 District in terms of width and area requirements. Setbacks required on the perimeter of the site are met and interior setbacks are based on the height of the structures per Section 401.06.6.15. A PUD overlay to the B -3 District is proposed to address joint access and common space configuration. Subdivision. The property is currently three lots platted as Lots 5, 6 and 7, Kern Center 2 " Addition. The City will require the applicant to create a condominium type of ownership where the building footprints, including expansion areas, will be under individual ownership. The green space, parking and drive aisle areas will all be owned in common by each building owner. The City will require submittal of the documents that outline how access and cross easements will function for review and approval by the City Attorney. Impervious Surface. Section 401.300.G of the Zoning Ordinance ,states that .lots W ithi^ +h� B =3 District must provide a tote! of 20 percent of the net buildable area of the parcel as green space. Based on the plans submitted, the overall green space is approximately 21.5 percent. The green space is common to all of the building sites. . At the time of the general plan submittal, staff will request site plans with more green g space and landscaping in the front yards and parking areas. Access /Circulation. The applicant had originally proposed a site plan with limited access through the parking aisles to the westerly buildings. For access of public safe vehicles, the City will require cul -de -sacs within the site. The applicant has proposed a site plan with turnarounds, found as Exhibit G. Access to the site is proposed to be via private cul -de -sacs from Memorial Avenue North. Circulation on the site is shown as a series of drive aisles within parking lot areas connecting buildings and parking areas. This will facilitate emergency vehicle access to the rear buildings. Off- Street Parking and Loading. Off- street parking and loading is regulated under Section 401.15.F. This requires, among other items, that the entire perimeter of the lot include a concrete curb barrier that shall be 10 feet to any lot line. A curb barrier is not identified around the entire perimeter of the site. The number of stalls has been calculated for each lot based on an anticipated building use. Each lot meets or exceeds the number of stalls required. At the time of site plan /general plan review, the number of stalls should be reduced in order to maximize green space. The joint use of parking for the entire site will reduce the need for parking stalls due to differing demands for spaces at various times of the day. • 2 • Section 401.15.F.18 requires that at least one loading berth be provided per commercial and industrial uses and two shall be required for buildings that are 10,000 square feet or more. The site information does not indicate loading berth areas and the current layout may not be conducive to loading berths. This issue will need to be addressed at the site plan /general plan review when more specific information is available for individual buildings. Landscaping Plan. A general landscape plan has been provided for the site. As the plans change and more green space is provided, more plantings will need to be added. More extensive landscaping should be provided around the perimeters of the site, as outlined in Section 401.15.E.10. A tree inventory of the site will be required and conform with the tree replacement requirements of the City and will be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. Signage. The site plan indicates three freestanding tenant identification signs. Section 401.300.N limits the number of freestanding signs to one and requires a comprehensive signage plan for the entire project. A signage plan is to be submitted as part of general plan review. Trash. The site plan indicates several exterior trash locations. Section 401.300.K of the Zoning Ordinance requires that trash receptacles be located within a structure consistent with the design of the principal building. The details of the trash enclosure • will be addressed with the general development plan review. Outdoor Recreation. Two outdoor recreation areas are shown on the site plan. The one between Parcels D and F is an existing area associated with an approved use. The area on the northwest portion of the site will be further addressed at the time of general plan review. Lighting. The developer has submitted plans that indicate the location of existing and proposed lighting. However, no details have been provided regarding the type of lighting or a photometric plan, which is required by Section 401.15.13.7. This information will be required at the time of the general plan review. Grading and Drainage Plans. A general grading and drainage plan has been submitted and is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Additionally, the City Engineer should complete an analysis of the drainage and ponding requirements of the site. Watershed District approval of the plan will be required. Utilities. A utility plan shall be submitted for review and approval of the City Engineer. The plan shall include sewer and water service information and hydrant locations. Additionally, information regarding well and septic system abandonment should be provided for review. This information will be required with the general plan review. 0 3 Design Guidelines. Building plans have not been submitted at this stage of the review. Detailed building elevations will be required at the time of individual site plan • review and will be reviewed for compliance with the Design Guidelines. Phasing. A phasing plan should be submitted for the site development. Development Agreement A development agreement will be required between the City and developer subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The concept stage PUD plan review is conducted to identify issues early on in the PUD planning stages. Generally, the uses and layout of the plan are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. However, more detailed plans will be provided with g eneral Ian g p review and concerns raised within this report will need to be addressed before proceeding with the development. Our office recommends approval of the general concept approval for W.A.T.E. Enterprises Inc. subject to the following conditions: 1. � . e City will require the applicant to creme a condominium ownership where the building footprints, including expansion areas will be under individual ownership and the green space, parking and drive aisle areas will be owned in common. • The City will require submittal of the documents establishing the common ownership and easements subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. A site plan with private cul-de -sac turnarounds internal to the site will be required by the City subject to review and approval of City staff. 3. The entire perimeter of the parking tots shall include a concrete curb barrier. 4. A revised landscape plan indicating additional green space and landscaping shall be submitted subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. A tree inventory of the site and conformance with the tree replacement standards shall be required and be subject to review an approval of the City Arborist. 5. A utility plan shall be submitted for review and approval of the City Engineer. 6. A phasing plan should be submitted for site development. 7. Grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the Watershed District. 8. A development agreement between the City and applicant shall be subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. • 4 10 9. Detailed plans to conform with ordinance requirements shall be submitted as part of general plan review including the following: a) Parking lot. b) Loading berths. c) Lighting. d) Landscaping /green space. e) Design review. fl Preliminary plat. g) Comprehensive signage plan. h) Site plan review. i) Trash enclosures. j) Outdoor recreation areas. 0 pc: Kris Danielson 5 a�� ®® CL ® ® ®® m C'm MEMBER ffmam _ a m Ills 11111 list mom DZ - W t U m J r u t 4► cl O v EXHIBIT 4 . 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A ... ,3 . ...... -{.. ( .\ t i'.M:i:t{Ct:a: "{ :� : .....n,.;.... nn,.. ..... .. ..�- - ..- ......\ .a- n. t... +�. ........ }.: ...... fu -. .. t 'a(. - H/ !�� <.tC.V'1�' +Y{. .:t ♦ :...........A: .... �-... L.S. .� :.- -... .. .... ...Y ..N .- . -.... ♦.. '> r� ,t : }CJ::. ..J`.. - t.. , SK tt: v . �......... <.,.. ....... .:. n....... fr T > „f.::,�..f ??2.:..=::r.sw., - iao.a..n::a4::aaT.;J;:af£.4'- - . ...v:.., t< r�.Y /.. �: : �� �IRR��.� �J�b�"^�J•��C ?f'i -' Please be advised that the City Council has authorized BRW to develop Design Guidelines for the Central Business District. A copy of the proposed Design Guidelines is enclosed for the review and approval of the Planning Commission. The Central Business District Partnership Group met on April 3,. 2000 to review the Design Guidelines and recommends that the Design Guidelines be adopted for the area. The Design Guidelines have been reviewed by our City Planner to evaluate their relationship to the City's overall Design Guidelines. The Central Business District is a mixed -use development that incorporates p p residential, commercial and office uses. The Design Guidelines reflect the City's g y goal to construct a new "downtown” area for the emphasis . An is placed on higher density, two and three story buildin g construction with underground and on- street parking. As a result, uidelines for building g setbacks, parking requirements, and buildin g heights hts are modeled in the downtown style. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission vote to recommend that the City Council approve the Design Guidelines for the Central Business District. Please contact me at 439 -4439 with any questions you ma y have. TREE CITY U.S.A. i 4 Cit of Oak Park Hei CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES April 2000 i I 11 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The City endorsed a master plan for the Central Business District in October 1999 in an effort to create a pedestrian friendly, mixed -use district. To ensure that the goals and objectives of the master plan are achieved, the City requested a framework of design guidelines be developed. The Design Guidelines have been developed to shape the City's CBD physical form and to improve the quality and character of new development within this district. The Guidelines have three primary functions: 1) To guide applicants wishing to construct new buildings or parking within the CBD area. 2) To assist the City and the public in reviewing development proposals; 3) To establish a framework for improvements to the City's Public realm — its streets, sidewalks, walkways, and its streetscape and landscape treatments. It is not the intent of the Guidelines to impose a particular architectural style or styles upon new construction within the Central Business District. The Guidelines are intended to encourage creativity and diversity within a framework that recognizes and reinforces the City's small town character. Character can be defined as the distinctive features that contribute to the identity of a place. For development guidelines outside of the CBD, the City -wide design guidelines prepared by .Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. in 1998 will be referred. The City's Zoning ordinances may need to be changed to accommodate for the CBD Design Guidelines since the CBD is a special district and as such requires flexibility in the design of its environment. 2. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PRECINCTS The master plan prepared by BRW has three precincts within the Central Business District (CBD). These are the public green, small box mixed -use, medium box mixed - use and residential precincts. These four precincts are interconnected and serve to response to the city's goal of preserving and enhancing pedestrian- friendly CBD. 2a. Public Green Precinct The public green starts just behind Wal -Mart and weaves into the mixed -use precinct. This precinct extends underneath Northern States Power overhead tension wires then southward to the existing pond area. It is anticipated that connection would be made to 58th Street from the pond and Wal -Mart. 2b. Small Box Mixed -use Precinct New buildings in this precinct should be developed with more than one of the following uses: • � Retail � Service � J ryo d o---- = N 4b dmI at CL IL < &. ci co J E s' • u t � 1 � ti 7• _~ r �t t s � J . Q CZ CL OR xm �.�� � a� } • � � Al "�I �! -Rom i \R"u. MW ull 7IN % NN ZINN kit r7ft KUNZ NMI , � Ng& OVP v SN, NO OM* 4p Aft ai. rq:%Vs t Nam ' . ►, ` 'M . ` � . , • �" off`' � i �1 � �' owl" WO 10 i p lop 1p kj 0 LIL �l 20 49 m OW • -fit Y � LQ OW • -fit • Office Upper floors may be used for any permitted use including housing. 2c. Medium Box Mixed -use Precinct Buildings in this precinct should be developed to provide transitional changes between the big box development to the small box development proposed south of this precinct. The precinct would be the gateway into the CBD from Highway 36. Building uses would include more than one of the following. • Retail • Service • Office It is recommended that upper floors be used for housing. 2d. Residential Precinct Residential buildings should be townhomes or row - housing with underground or tuck - under parking. The residential precinct is concentrated around the redesigned pond and some in the mixed -use precinct. 3. BUILDING CONTEXT AND C A RArT' -ER. N 3a. Public Green Precinct Any structures in this precinct should be of pedestrian scale that could be used for public gatherings and outdoor seating. Building styles, materials and colors should be reflective of the surrounding building context. Areas should also be landscaped with trails, seating and other amenities. 3b. Small box Mixed -use Precinct Buildings should relate to each other and this can be achieved by maintaining similar setbacks, modest building scale and height, cornice lines, horizontal lines of windows and openings, architectural styles and details, building materials and colors. 3c. Medium Box Mixed -use precinct Buildings should also relate to the building vocabulary in the small box mixed -use precinct. This could be achieved with building scale and height, building materials and colors, horizontal lines, and architectural styles and details. Buildings should form gateways and pillars to the other precincts from Highway 36. 3d. Residential Precinct The building vocabulary in this precinct should be pitched -roof buildings. Entry porches are required in all townhomes and rowhouse. All front yard areas should be appropriately landscaped. 0 3 4. BUILDING SETBACK/BUILD -TO LINE 4a. Public Green Precinct Structures could meet the property line if the overall design would enhance the ublic use oft � p he greenspaces. 4b. Small Box Mixed -use Precinct Buildings should meet the defined sidewalk line, however, small setbacks 10 -15 feet) > are encouraged to create courtyards, and outdoor seating and gathering. In areas where parking lot is required, landscaping should be encouraged. Front yard parking is not P b permitted. Awnings and architectural features may project beyond the setback line into the streetscape areas but should not present a hindrance to the overall p edestrian traffic flow. 4c. Medium Box Mixed -use Precinct Small setbacks (10 — 15 feet) are permitted especially along 60 Street. However, front yard parking along 60 Street is not permitted. Side and rear arkin is recommend P g d. If side parking is permitted, landscaping must be required between the sidewalk and . parking. A minimum of 10 feet setback is recommended from 60 Street right g Y This setback could be used for landscaping, monument sign, trail or other site amenities. 4d. Residential Precinct Front yard: Min. 5 feet, max. 15 feet . Side yard: Min. 0 feet, max. 5 feet Rear yard: Min. 10 feet, max. 30 feet. 5. BUILDING WIDTH 5a. Public Green Precinct The public gathering structure should be large enough ge, several to accommodate a sta b small offices and public amenities.. No more than 24 feet of continuous building facade C O is allowed. If a building is more than 24 feet long, its facade be divided into smaller increments to create breaks and variations along the building face. 5b. Small Box Mixed -use and Residential Precincts A building more than 24 feet in width should be divided into increments of no more than 24 feet through the articulation of the facade. This can be achieved through a varier of techniques: tee y • Divisions or breaks in materials (although materials should be drawn from a common palette) • Window bays • Separate entrances and entry treatments, porticoes, • Variation in Roof Lines • Awnings • Building setbacks. 4 .rt - 5 Ma Side ,-towrhm v —l- j *L,Aq& 4. l ever o4clic. e 1 2 1 0ET 1 rIALoo FgewGINcopT 0 0 1 ILL &WV ri *oo'l x . 0 J O A u rL, 4t PooWiLooDIN& 4>6T PO;pAc4em 0, 95eilDeNTIALoo F?*S4efNCT I* P-A 0 Third story set back from building's front facade 5% of building's street frontage located in same plane as front facade 0 q., B(A ild*1v)z jsebwck.5. 5c. Medium Box Mixed -use Precinct Building facade should not be a long and flat continuos plane. A relief in building facade is required and this could be achieved using the techniques in the small box mixed -use precinct. 6. BUILDING HEIGHT AND UPPER STORY SETBACKS 6a. All precincts Building height will vary but should be between 2 and 3 stories high. Where three story buildings are proposed, the following standards apply: • A minimum of 25% of the third story must be set back from the building's front facade at a minimum of 10 feet, or • A maximum of 100%. Building height of 35 feet should be maintained. However, utility boxes and other maintenance structures located at the roof are not part of the 35 feet height requirement. 7. ROOF DESIGN 7a. Mixed -use precincts Flat roofs with gable or hip roof accents are encouraged and well- detailed parapets should be used on all flat roofs to define the roof line. 7b. Residential Precinct Residential roofs should generally be pitched but a combination of flat and pitched roofs is permitted. 8. ROOFTOP TERRACES 8a. All Precincts Rooftop terraces and gardens are encouraged to improve the view from above. Arbors and other structures may be exempted from height restriction if they meet the following conditions: • A maximum height of 10 feet above the roof deck • A setback from all building facades fronting a public street of at least 10 feet; • Enclosed structures shall cover a maximum of 10 1 7c of the roof area; • Arbors and other open overhead structures shall cover a maximum of 35% of the roof area. 9. SCREENING OF ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT 9a. All Precincts All rooftop equipment shall be screened from views from above as well as from below. Equipment screens shall be well shall be well - designed and detailed, using dark or muted colors. If rooftop equipment is screened by the building parapet, the parapet should meet building height limits. Rooftop equipment may also be screened by a smaller accent root or enclosure. This structure shall be set back from any primary facade that fronts a public r - � QP1 a s� �J s c� sop 6 Lo WA *don n I MR- 2 sn J z I� f, } I� �� a i \� �r� Ica 0 0 8 0 ° I. SGREENIN(o OF gooF EtS2tJ�PMENj' r� street a distance equal to at least 1 1/2 times its height. Screening of rooftop equipment should be exempted from the height restriction. 10. FACADE TRANSPARENCY, GROUND LEVEL EXPRESSION AND ENTRIES 10a. Residential Precinct Townhomes /rowhouse should have porches and balcony to identify the front entry and to create character to the buildings. Porches could be covered or opened. Primary entries should face the public street. Secondary entries could be on the side or rear. 10b. Small Box Mixed -use Precinct A minimum of 30% of the ground level fagade fronting a street and a minimum of 15% of the ground level side or rear fagade p facing a public right -of -way, parking area or o en space shall be transparent (windows and doors) allowing views into and out of the interior. For ground level expression, they shall be distinguished from the floors above by the use of one or more of the following elements: • An intermediate cornice line; • A difference in building materials and detailing; • An awning, trellis or arcade • special window lintels brick c^rbels or quoins Entries should be well - designed and detailed as a unique element of each business. 10 Landscaping of entries is encouraged. The main entry, placed at sidewalk grade, should always face the primary street with secondary entry to the side or rear. 10c. Medium Box Mixed -use Precinct In medium box mixed -use precinct, a minimum of 30% of the ground level fagade shall be transparent. For the ground level side fagade a minimum of 15% of the fagade shall be transparent. No vehicle entry or delivery access to indivdual businesses is ermitted from th 60 th p 60 Street. Curb cuts along 60 Street are limited�to local street access. 11. BUILDING MATERIALS AND DETAILS 11a. All precincts Buildings should be constructed of authentic materials such as wood, brick, stone, cast stone, stucco or pour -in -place concrete. Accent materials may include metal glass block, copper flashing or similar materials. The following materials are prohibited: • jumbo brick • plain or painted concrete block; • pre -fab concrete "tilt -up" construction; • aluminum, vinyl or fiberglass siding, • clear finished wood: • reflective glass • unpainted galvanized metal. 0 9 0 12. COLORS 12a. All Precincts Buildings should employ earth tones or muted colors on their facades to limit their obtrusiveness. Light and bright colors should be used only as minor accents. Sloped roofs should be dark in tone. Preferred materials include asphalt or cedar shingles, brown, gray, dark green, or copper standing seam metal roofs and slate roofs. Integrally colored concrete is also permitted. 13. FRANCHISE ARCHITECTURE 13a. Mixed -use Precincts Typical franchise architecture is prohibited. They must follow these design guidelines to create a unique building sensitive to its context. 14. WALKWAYS 14a. Public Green Precinct Walkways and trails in the public green precinct should be a minimum of 6 feet where less pedestrian traffic is anticipated. In areas of high pedestrian traffic a width of 8 feet to 10 feet is encouraged. 14b. Small Box Mixed -use Precinct Sidewalks width in this precinct should be at least 8 feet and should be provide along all public street frontages. A narrower sidewalk width, if space does not allow, should extend between rear or side parking areas and building entrances. A minimum width of 6 feet should be maintained. Clear pedestrian connection from parking lots and other site features to buildings must be maintained. 14c. Medium Box Mixed -use Precinct Sidewalk width should be at least 8 feet wide along building frontacre. If necessary, side pedestrian sidewalk is recommended to provide connections to other precincts. A minimum of 6 feet wide sidewalk is recommended alon g 60` Street. If this sidewalk is in the right -of -way, landscaping treatment must consider the sidewalk alignment. Pedestrian access from 60` Street to individual businesses is recommended. If the p ublic right - of way does not have space for a sidewalk, easement along �n 60 Street is anticipated. 14c. Residential Precinct Sidewalks in residential streets should be a minimum of 6 feet in width. These sidewalks should be along all public streets. 15. STREET TYPES 15a. Small box mixed - use Precinct All other streets would be two -way, two -lane with on- street parking. On- street parking could be parallel or angled. A minimum of 8 feet wide sidewalk is required in all streets other than the entry boulevard. 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It should have 4 travel lanes with a landscaped median. Sidewalk, lighting and . b g street trees would be allowed at either side of the roadway. Side parking and driveways are allowed from this entry boulevard. 15b. Residential Precinct Streets in this precinct would be a two -way, two -lane with on- street parking. On- street parking should be parallel and no angled parking is permitted. 16. SURFACE PARKING 16a. Small box Mixed -use Precinct With the exception of the major entry road, all other public streets should have on- street parking. Off - street parking should be located to the rear of buildings. When parking b must be located in a side yard adjacent to the street, a landscaped buffer must be provided. Front yard parking is prohibited. On corner lots, staff will determine which yard shall be treated as the front yard. Buildings should be located at corners rather than g , parking. Underground parking is recommended. 16b. Medium Box Mixed -use Parking On- street parking on 60 Street and the major entry road is not permitted. Side parking is y p recommended and must be designed so that views to the other precincts from Highwa 36 and rh Y 60 Street are not blocked. Parking must be confined within each development. 0 Underground parking is recommended. 16c. Residential Precinct In residential precinct, front yard parking is prohibited and parking at the side or the rear should be encouraged. Tuck -under parking is also encouraged. If necessary, underground parking should also be encouraged. 17. PARKING STRUCTURE 17a. Mixed -use Precincts If parking structure is required, their design should comply with these design guidelines. The structure should be designed and architecturally detailed like any other commercial or office building especially if the ground floor facade is abutting any public street. It should be required that the ground floor be used as commercial or office space to echo the surrounding uses. Windows and openings should be provided consistent with the surrounding buildings. Landscaping, seasonal or permanent, should be encouraged to soften the design. Sloped floors should not dominate the facade of these structures. 17b. Residential Precinct No parking structure is recommended. Underground parking or tuck under parking under townhomeslrowhouse is encouraged with guest parking on- street or surface parking within the property. I (o,, 5UI2FA[,6 PARKINCv • SUN eolml J ��� v sk III '11311M 0 0 Off p Side or Qear P ork -+no� 0 9 j: 1'7, ? STRUGT(JRe Wr y lYe,��'S /J) v►e 5 1 0 MA OA DO Y' 18. BICYCLE PARKING 18a. Small Box and Mediums Box Mixed -use Precincts Bicycle parking is required and its locations should be in a visible, convenient and if possible, in a sheltered location. It is recommended that at least 1 ; bicycle parking; shall y p b all be required for every 50 parking stalls. 18b. Public Green Precinct ' For public green, a minimum of 5 bicycle parking is recommended at the trail head and a minimum of 10 at the central green. 19. STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS 19a. General 19b. Sign Architecturally, they should be compatible with the style, composition, material y p s, colors and details of the buildings. Signs should be integral part of the buildinor and site design. b b If buildings house several businesses, a sign program should be developed and located P central to all the businesses. This would save space and be easier for users to locate. These sign should be compatible with each other and need not match. If illuminated signs are permitted, only the text and the logo portion of the message may be illuminated. Awnings should not have back lighting. 19c. Sign Location Wall or roof signs on buildings should not obstruct or obscure architectural features. Wall signs should generally be place immediately above the storefront. It is encouraged to define an area on building fagade that could be designated as the "sip location precinct ". 19d. Sign Materials and Types Materials should be consistent or compatible with the building materials onto which these signs are to be displayed. Wood, metals and other natural materials are more appropriate ro riate than plastic though City staff could review sign materials on case by case basis. This is especially true with the availability of new technology for sign materials. The following b are type of sign that could be used: awning, canopy or marquee signs, free- standin Q signs, ground {low) monument sips, projected signs, roof signs and wall sips. For both small box and medium box mixed -use precincts, the sip types are awning, canopy or marquee, projected signs, window signs, roof signs or low ground monument signs For residential precinct, if needed, only low ground monument signs and free- standing signs are permitted. For public green precinct, free - standing si ans and low ground monument signs are permitted. 20. LIGHTING 20a. All precincts Lighting should be designed to reduce glare and be in scale with the surrounding buildings. Pedestrian -scale lighting, not more than 14 feet high, should be located on walkways, trailways and adjacent to store entrances. Public streets lighting fixtures I 19 • Gi7�EeTS4AME ELM SNTS is 0 19. 4 *7 IlLee S L , E r m E NjS is IN,MI�4U0.n�5 vUf�+ Du'�L�OVY SeOrKnA `� J 19. 6(&Nev CA ccePTA &Cr _ ' F ff � f 0 1 e :� should use Central Business District light standards and should be compatible with the architecture of the building. To eliminate glare from other buildings, lights should be screened with architectural details and other features. For parking lot lighting, it should be in scale with its surroundings with cutoff fixtures located below the mature height of trees in parking lot islands. This will prevent ambient "glow" or light pollution from other developments. 21. STREETSCAPE FURNISHINGS 21a. All Precincts To maintain a consistent theme throughout the CBD, a well- designed overall streetscape plan should be developed. The streetscape elements such as benches, litter receptacles, planters and so forth should be compatible with the building architectural styles or should be consistent with the CBD design standards. The implementation of the streetscape elements would require a partnership, cooperation and coordination between the private and public agencies. At a minimum the private sectors may be required to provide the minimum treatment along the street their property abuts and the city provides additional financial support for any upgrade of these streetscape elements. 22. LANDSCAPING 22a. All Precincts Landscaping is strongly encouraged. In areas where space is limiting, hanging baskets, window boxes, potted plantings and vines are permitted to add seasonal colors. Landscaping should be required to screen maintenance facility, dumpsters or parking structure. Use of vines can greatly reduce the visual impact of these facilities in areas where planting areas are limited. Street trees should also be planted no more than 30 feet along all streets and at entrances and special areas. Shrubs and groundcovers should be planted with trees. Storefronts entries and blank walls can benefit from these landscaping treatment. In residential precinct, front yard landscaping is required and should have a combination of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and turf. 23. PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS 23a. All Precincts Planning Commission and City Council will review the design component of the presentation, and City staff will review technical and other design requirements. In addition to any submittal requirements required by the City, applicants shall submit the following documents to portray their design proposals. • Colored Illustrative Site Plan • Colored Perspective Sketch of Building and its immediate surroundings • Colored Building Elevations (Front, Rear and Sides at 1 /a" scale min.) • Partial or Enlarged Building Elevation (1/2" scale min.) • Enlarged Sketch of Site Amenities. Landscaping should depict at no more than five years' of growth. 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Building Frontage: The front facade of a building, typically abutting a sidewalk. b Cornice: Any projecting ornamental moulding along the top of a building or wall. b Eaves: The underpart of a sloping roof overhanging a wall. Franchise Architecture: Building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature. Jumbo Brick: Brick which is oversized, usually inches tall b 12 inches long. y y . g Pitched Roofs: Gable Roof: A pitched roof with a central ridge line and vertical wall ends. Hip Roof: a pitched roof with sloped instead of vertical ends. Sign Tvpes: [these are suggested definitions, which differ in some respects from the current definitions in the Zoning Ordinance] Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign: A sign that is part of or permanently or semi - permanently affixed to an awning, canopy, marquee or other similar device. Freestanding Sign: A self - supporting sign affixed to a free - standing frame structure not attached to a building. 11onument or Ground Sign: A sign not supported by exposed posts or poles which is architecturally designed and located directly at grade, and where the base width dimension is 50% or more of the greatest width of the sign. ' * : Projecting Sign: Any sign which projects more than twelve inches from the front edge of a roof structure and/or building facade. Pylon Sign: A sign supported by a pole -type structure that is set firmly in or below ground surface and finished in a material consistent with the sign. Roof Sign: A sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or on top of or above the parapet of a building. 0 Wall Sign: A single -faced sign attached to or painted on an exterior wall of a building, parallel to the building wall, and which does not J ro'ect more than p twelve inches from the plane of the building. Window Sign: A sign that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window. This does not include merchandise or window displays. Street Line: The outer edge of the sidewalk, where the front facade of a storefront building is typically located. Streetscape: The public right of way, usually occupied by the street, boulevard, sidewalks etc. Storefront Building: A commercial building located at the street line, with display windows and principal entry on the ground floor facing the sidewalk. Storefront buildings typically include traditional elements such as a sign band above the storefront, a transom, a recessed entry and a kickplate as a base to the storefront. Fr L 1? NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH 0 MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: April 4, 2000 RE: Oak Park Heights — Public/Institutional District FILE NO: 798.04 — 00.03 Please find enclosed an outline for a Public/Institutional District to be coy sivared ivr t he City of Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The issue of a Public/Institutional District has been discussed for some time in that all institutional uses in the City are zoned O Open Space Conservation District. The primary purpose of that district is to P rovide a transitional zone for undeveloped property until it is zoned to the app district upon development. The O, Open Space District would be amended and a new district would be created to provide for public facilities, schools, colleges, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing p � g homes, and other related uses. Creating a zoning district will raise issues with what is to be included in the district and what properties are to be rezoned. The affected property owners would need to be involved early in the process so that the clearly Y i understand what the City s trying to accomplish. We should try to avoid the situation created when establishing the B -3 District and rezoning the Kern Center. As such, a careful and thoughtful approach should be taken with this rezoning process. The issues to be discussed include but are not limited to the following: 1. Churches. Shall churches remain as conditional in the residential districts or allow only in the Public/Institutional District? They could be allowed in both districts. 2. Schools and Churches — Permitted Versus Conditional. Many other cities allow churches and schools as permitted uses in their Public/Institutional Districts. Do we want to allow the primary use as permitted but all the related uses, such as athletic facilities for schools and social service activities for churches, as 5 7 7 5 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 5 5 4 1 6 PHONE 6 12-595-9636 FAX 6 12-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM con Oak Park Heights has been able to carefully regulate the high activities through the conditional use permit p rocess � 9 p p to change that? Does the City .want 3. Cemeteries and Memorial Gardens. Is there any reason for this to be permitted versus conditional? 4. Limited Retail Commercial Activities. Do we want to allow limited retail commercial activities in the district? The ordinance would specify a 15 percent maximum gross floor area allowance. 5. Public/Governmental Uses. The district, as drafted, appears to favor pp governmental units in that all the public uses are permitted and everything private is conditional. 6. Living Quarters. Should these uses be conditional or accessory? Copies of a draft Public /Institutional District and an amended O, O ace District Open Space are attached. The Planning Commission should discuss these issues at their April 13 2000 meeting. A public hearing on this item could be held at the May 11, 2000 meeti if the Planning Commission determines that the proposed Zonin g Ordinance amendments are appropriate. 0 pc: Kris Danielson DRAFT - DRAFT - DRAFT CI OAK PARK HEIGHTS - ZONING ORDINANCE P -I, PUBLIC- INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT SECTION 401.320 4/4/2000 PURPOSE: The P -1 District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for facilities directed to serving the public and specialized overnment and semi- ublic uses. It is 9 p unique in that the primary objective of uses within this district is the provision of services frequently on a non - profit basis, rather than the sale of goods or services. It is intended that uses within such a district will be compatible with adjoining development, and they will be located on or in proximity to a collector street or arterial street. PERMITTED USES: 1. Publicly owned civic or cultural buildings such as libraries, city offices, auditoriums, community centers, public administration buildings and historical sites. 2. Parks and recreational fields, structures and buildings. 3. Governmental and public regulated utility buildings, structures and essential services necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community. 4. Cellular telephone antennas located on a public structure as regulated in Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance. 5. Cemeteries or memorial gardens. 6. Day care nurseries. INTERIM USES: 1. None. ACCESSORY USES: 1. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the uses permitted in Sections 401.320.13, 401.320.C, and 401.320.D of this Ordinance. 2. Fences as regulated by Section 401.15.0 of this Ordinance. 3. Off - street parking and loading areas regulated by Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. 4. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields related to those uses p ermitted in Sections 401.320.13 401.320. C, 401.320. D of this Ordinance. 5. Signage as regulated by Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. 6. Radio and television receiving antennas including single dish TVROs two 2 meters or less in diameter, short -wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment includin radio g receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers as regulated by Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance. 7. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises. CONDITIONAL USES: Private and public pre - school, elementary, junior or senior high schools provided 9 p d that: I* a. Side yards shall be double that required for the district but no reater than n fifty (50) feet. b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is p g provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. C. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abuttin residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 2 2. Private and public colleges, seminaries, and other institutions of higher education • provided that: a. Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than fifty (50) feet. b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. C. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in . p p compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking g is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abuttin residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 3. Religious institutions, such as chapels, temples, o sync ues, and mosques limited synagogues, q to worship and related social events provided that: a. Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no 9 reater than fifty (50) feet. b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is p 9 provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. C. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such arkin p g is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abuttin residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are p rovided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. I* 3 4. Hospitals and residential care facilities provided that: I* a. Only the rear yard shall be used for play or recreational areas. Said area shall be fenced and controlled and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. b. All state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all required operating permits are secured. C. Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than fifty (50) feet. d. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. e. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley o the principal use in Y p p compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such arkin p g is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abuttin residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. f. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are p rovided and regulated where applicable by Section 401-03.F. of this Ordinance. g. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 5. Correctional facilities and shelters provided that: a. Facilities shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations and shall have, current and in effect, the appropriate state licenses. b. On -site services and treatment shall be for residents and inmates of the facility only, and shall not be for non - residents or persons outside the facility. Y C. All new buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be consistent with the scale and character of the buildings in the neighborhood. Exterior building materials shall also be harmonious with other buildings in the neighborhood. d. No correctional facility shall be closer than one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet from another licensed correctional facility or from any 4 • property designated on the Land Use Guide Plan as residential and /or • designated on the official zoning map as residential. e. The conditional use permit is only valid as long as a valid state license is held by the operator of the facility where such license is required. f. Appropriate transition to neighboring property shall be provided b landscaping and site design consistent with the City ordinances and p olicies. g. Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than fifty (50) feet. h. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and i landscaping is p g provided n compliance with Section 401.15. E. of this Ordinance. i. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. j. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. k. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 6. Nursing homes, residential care facilities, and similar group housing provided that: a. Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than fifty (50) feet. b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. C. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate off-street' loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. • 5 e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. • 7. Outdoor recreation areas including golf courses, community clubs, swimming pools, .. gp and similar facilities provided that: a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such arkin p 9 is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abuttin residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. C. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.031. of this Ordinance. d. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 3. uay care, social services or other non - directly related worship activities an accessory use within a religious institutional building(s) provided that: a. Adequate off- street loading and drop -off areas are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. b. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 9. Limited retail commercial activities and personal services, provided that: a. Merchandise is sold at retail. b. Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a permitted or permitted accessory use within the B -1 Zoning District. C. The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose principal use is not commercial sales. d. The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area of the building. 6 0 e. The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose principal use is residential. f. No direct) or indirect) illuminated Y y sign or sign in excess of ten (10) square feet identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building. g. No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be visible from the outside of the building. h. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 10. Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 401.15.C.2 of this Ordinance provided that: a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 11. Reduction in lot area requirements provided that: a. The provisions of Section 40! . U3.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 12. Cellular telephone towers and antennas not located on a public structure, provided that: a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 1* 7 DRAFT - D RAFT - D RAFT 4/4/2000 9 OAK PARK HEIGHTS - ZONING ORDINANCE O, OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SECTION 401.21 PURPOSE: The O, Open Space Conservation District is intended to provide a district which will allow suitable areas of the City to be retained and utilized for new low density residential, open space, agricultural uses and provide a "holding" zone for newly annexed lands to ensure that development will be staged to maintain reasonable economy in public expenditures for public utilities and service. PERMITTED USES: 1. Farming and agricultural related buildings and structures subject to Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, but not including commercial feedlots or other commercial operations. 2. Nurseries, tree farms and greenhouses all for the growing of plants, but not to include retail sales. 0 3. Single family dwellings. 4. Essential services. 5. Day care facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons. 6. Residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons. 7. Cellular telephone antennas located on a public structure as regulated in Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance. INTERIM USES: 1. None. n u ACCESSORY USES: 1. Operation and storage of such vehicles, equipment and machinery which are incidental to permitted or conditional uses allowed in this district. 2. Not more than four (4) boarders and /or roomers by a resident family. 3. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises. 4. Nome occupations. 5. Recreational vehicles and equipment. 6. Swimming pool, tennis courts and other p recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests, when fully in compliance with all applicable State standards. 7. Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and non- pp commercial recreational equipment. 8. Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable assen er cars and trucks. p 9 9. Radio and television antennas including single satellite dish TVROs one 1 meter or less in diameter, short -wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including radio receivers, federal) licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as regulated in Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance. CONDITIONAL USES: 1. Single satellite dish NROs greater than one (1) meter in diameter provided that: a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 2. Cellular telephone antennas not located on a public structure provided that: a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15. 1 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 1* 2 ENCLOSURE 0 9 6 •� ..� ALL.. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2010 Hiehwav 36Bridge Corridor and Major Road Upgrades in Place and Completed Construction and Com letion of the Downtown Central Business District stzct Com fete the S stem of Pedestrian and Bike Trails and Park Develo e nm nt with Emphasis on the NSP Park - f .f .a Interconnection of the Neighborhoods Coo eration of Government Entities/Co - uncil of Governments i T�rN GOALS FOR 2000 -- 2001 x r Central Business District Riaht of Wav OwnemhjR and Stormwater Project Fire Substation/Protection Plan, � City Position on Highway 36/Bridge Project W School Parkine Issue Complete Trail Connections Through Closed portion of Ash Pit Valley View Bridge Connection Village Trail in NSP Corridor Kern Center R.O.W. for Regional Connection Swagger Park/Mall Connection Completion of Boutwell Park in VSSA Project Area Complete well #3 ENCLOSURE 10 0 PLANNING COMMISSION: CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPRESENTATION SCHEDULE J une Commissioner J ul y Commissioner Au Commissioner September Commissioner October Commissioner November Commissioner December Commissioner N ENCLOSURE RESOLUTION 00 -03 -31 i CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY,IVIINIVESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHIlVG THE TALL ROUND HAT BOX FIXTURE WITH ROUND POLES IN HARTFORD GREEN AS THE STREET LIGHT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, TALL LIGATS PLACED AT INTERSECTIONS AND MEDIUM HEIGHT LIGHTS AT MID-BLOCK WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to identify a standard light fixture design to be used throughout the City. WHEREAS, a test bed of two different style lights were installed at the Oak Park Heights City Hall to demonstrate the round hat box and decorative street light designs. WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights City Council may upon application consider a different type of light design in a private development in it discretion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 'i[m C� OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: S That the tall round hat box light fixture with round poles in Hartford green will be the street light design for the City of Oak Park Heights. Tall lights be placed at the intersections and medium height lights be placed at mid - block. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 28th day of March, 2000. ATTEST: Thomas M. Melena City Administrator David D. Schaaf Mayor �