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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2000 Planning Commission Meeting PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA IV. • Public Hearings: Thursday, August 10, 2000 - 7:00 PM B. Continued: P -I, Public /Institutional District Establishment: (3) 7:00 I. Call To Order /Approval of Agenda II. Approval of July 13, 2000 Minutes (1) 7:05 IIII. Visitors: 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. A. Stillwater Area High School: Request for Conditional Use Permit allowing a greenhouse. (2) V. New Business: A. 6120 Oren Ave. L.L.C.: Request for Site Plan Review: (4) 7:45 VI. Old Business: 8:00 VII. Informational /Update: VIII. Adjournment Upcoming Meetings: September 14, 2000 Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Council Representative: August - Commissioner Hedlund September - Commissioner Wasescha T. ENCLOSURE 1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, July 13, 2000 Call To Order: Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:01 p .m. Present: Commissioners Beck, Dahlquist and Dwyer. Absent: Commissioner Wasescha. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson, City Planner Richards, and Community Development Secretary Hultman. Welcome New Planning Commissioner: Phil Beck was introduced as a new member of the Planning Commission. Chair Hedlund welcomed him on behalf of the Commission. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, wY er moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0. Approval of June 8, 2000 Minutes: Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4 -0. Visitors: Mary McComber, 5728 Penfield Ave. N. - Concerned that residents on Oak green Avenue have 90 days to move from their homes due to the Central Business District and requested a project update. Community Development Director Danielson provided her with the requested update, noting that the August 15, 2000 is the deadline for the request for proposals for the project and explained the p rocess for development of the area, including communications with residents in and surrounding the area. Public Hearings: A. Krongard Construction -PUD: General Plan Approval for Construction of Three Twinhomes at Outlot A, Valley View Estates Located Near Upper 56th St. N. and Osgood Ave. N.: City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and his report regarding issues as they relate to the same. Community Development Director Danielson noted that the outstanding balance due the City due for charges incurred by Carriage Homes for previous development activity with this property is an issue needing to be addressed by the applicant, who is the owner of the property. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public discussion at 7:22 p.m. Jack Krongard, the applicant, addressed the commission and discussed the issues raised in City Planner Richard's report. Mr. Krongard provided photos of properties, adjacent to the proposed site, which were built by his company to display the design of the proposed dwellings. Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 2000 Page 2 of 6 Visitors to the public hearing included: • Sarah Halvorson - Ms. Halvorson informed the Commission that she ' owns a unit in the area contstructed by Krongard Construction and that she has experienced a number of issues with her unit � and Krongard Construction that remain unresolved. She noted that she has had to seek legal counsel to attain satisfaction and presented the Commission with a copy of correspondence to her and the applicant from them. She stated that she believed pp eved the applicant should focus on finish up some of the things he has started before moving onto new ones. • Donna Gray as John Mueller, 14812 58th St. N., #3D - Mrs. Gray and Mr. Mueller er expressed their concern regarding items they feel have not been attended to by the applicant. They also questioned the y Y q e City Planner as to issues relating to private sanitary sewer and streets for the proposed project. Concern was also expressed as to reserve funding for maintaining the private streets in the neighborhood. > Chuck Kotval, 14787 Upper 56th St. N. - Mr. Kotval introduced himself as a homeowner in the area and stated that he has had no problem with the applicant and that he looked forward to seeing Pp g the twinhomes being erected at the site. He further expressed that he felt the twinhomes would blend nicely with the existing g neighborhood. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer moved to close the ublic g p hearing at 7:38 p.m. Carried 4 -0. P Commission discussion ensued as to issues such as the streets bein g an extension of the driveway and the need to make this clear to potential purchasers and issues as they related to the disputes of the neighbors and the builder of their homes. Commissioner Dahlquist and Hedlund indicated that they liked the p and felt proposal that it would blend well with the existing neighborhood. They both indicated agreement that issues between the residents and Mr. Krongard are private matters and that it is not appropriate for the Commission to consider as part of the applicant's request. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Beck, moved to recommend council approval contingent upon revised Planner's report, dated July 12, 2000 with the revised conditions as noted: 1) . The owners of Lots 1, 2 and 3 enter into a joint maintenance agreement to ensure prompt snow removal and maintenance of the shared access. 2). The land area of Outlot A shall be incorporated into Lots 1, 2 and d 3 to ensure proper maintenance. A 30 foot shared access easement shall be created to enable access to Lots 1, 2 and 3 from 57th Street, N. 3) . The City Engineer shall review and approve all grading and plans. a lans. The yard areas between units 4 and 5 and the yard area east of unit 6 have slop es that will require measures to prevent erosion. The applicant shall rovide plans, p , subject to City approval, to address this issue. A 1 Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 2000 Page 3 of 6 4). An erosion control plan with locations of silt fencing shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. 5). The sanitary sewer and water main utilities, installed as part of, and serving this development shall be privately owned and maintained. 6). Any additional hydrants, as required by the City of Bayport Fire Department, � • � p ' shall be installed at the applicant's expense and to City specifications. 7). All engineering plans shall be signed by a professional engineer, ' � y p gene r, reg�.stered in the State of Minnesota. 8). The existing 20 foot and 60 foot easements on the property shall be included on the preliminary plat and indicated on all site plans. 9). A development agreement shall be executed between the City and the applicant. The agreement should indicate that if the sanitary sewer main within the property needs repair, the City will not be responsible for any costs associated with restoring the driveways or other privately owned improvements within the easement area. 10). Create a 20 foot pedestrian trail easement over the drainage and utility easement on the sites west side, along Osgood Ave. N. 11). The applicant must pay the City a cash payment equal to fourteen percent (14 %) of the fair market value of the subject property. To determine the appropriate park dedication fee, the applicant shall submit an appraisal of the site in accordance with section 402.08.8.9 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 12). The applicant submit and receive approval of a detailed landscape plan from City staff and the City Arborist. 13). All exterior lighting shall comply with section 401.15.8.7 of the City Ordinance. 14). The applicant shall submit detailed patio and porch plans for each unit. 15). The applicant shall construct a trail, to City specifications, on the west side of the property and /or within the Osgood Ave. right -of -way from Upper 56th St. N> to the site's northern property line. 16). The applicant is advised that City approval is not inclusive of other necessary governmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to State and County Highway Departments, Watershed Districts and others that may apply. 17). All other conditions of the City staff, Planning Commission, or City Council Carried 4 -0. Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 2000 Page 4 of 6 B. Stillwater Motors -CUP: for 1.06 Acre Off -Site Employee Parkin g Area: City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's report request and his re q p regarding issues as they relate to the same. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public discussion at 7:55 p .m. Visitors to the public hearing, included the applicant, Dan Raduenz, Company P Y President, his legal counsel, Eric Ganatz, and architect, David Dupay. Mr. Gantz addressed the .Commission and explained the situation of legal entities involved within the family and the ownership of the car dealership and the land. Mr. Ganatz also addressed the issues raised in the Planner's report. Mr. Dupay addressed the matter s of run off and design issues. There being no other visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Dwyer, wY er by Commissioner Dahlquist moved to close the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Commission discussion ensued as a variety of issues, including broadcast paging P ging system at site, lighting, signage, use of area deemed for employee parking, future use of the site area, curb and gutter, and water run off. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend council approval contingent upon revised Planner's report, dated July 12, 2000 with the revised conditions as noted: 1). The grading and drainage plan shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. 2). The applicant is advised that City approval is not inclusive of other necessary governmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to State and County Highway Departments, Watershed Districts and others that may apply. 3). A minimum of a 40 foot setback shall be required from 58th Street, N. for this project. 4). The site shall provide a minimum of 78 off-street parking stalls, at least five (5) of which must be disability accessible (including one van accessible stall). 5). The new parking area shall be surrounded with concrete curb and gutter. 6). The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for review and approval of the city Arborist. 7). The applicant should remove the temporary sign on the site of the off -site parking area within 30 days of City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit. 8). Any changes to the existing exterior lighting shall require the submittal of a detailed lighting and photometric plan in conformance with Section 401.15.B.7 and subject to City approval. Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 2000 Page 5 of 6 9). There shall be no exterior storage of automobile parts, parts cars, or related items on the site. All storage shall be internal to the building. All cars to be stored outside of the building shall be visibly in tact. 10). The applicant shall be encouraged, but not required, to dim the parking lot lights at night, when the dealership is not open. 11). If an exterior broadcast paging system is utilized, it shall be replaced with an individual hand -held paging system. 12). Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City staff. Carried 4 -0. C. Public/ Institutional District: City Planner Richards provided a brief overview of his report. Commission discussion ensued as to language clarification of the ordinance, non-conforming uses, and open distinction g en space p p as well as the concept of two zoning maps for the city. One map would indicate current land use and the other envisioned land use. Public hearing was continued for further discussion at the August 10, 2000 meetin g of the Planning Commission. Carried 4 -0. New Business: No new business presented for discussion at this meeting. g Old Business: A. Commissioner Dahlquist Re- appointment: Chair Hedlund congratulated Commissioner Dahlquist on seeking and receiving re- appointment to the Commission. Informational/ Update: A. "Commission News and Information": Community Development Director Danielson asked the Commission to p rovide feedback on the document and to keep her informed as to anythin g they'd 'd like to see added. Chair Hedlund thank her for the work on this update and stated that he found it very useful. B. NSP Trail - Site Walk: The Parks Commission will walk the site on Monday, July 17 2000. Commission invited to join walk. Walk will begin at 5:00 p.m., starting out from the cul -de -sac at Cover Park Manor (15330 58th St. N.) . Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 2000 Page 6 of 6 C. Visitor Concern: Chair Hedlund expressed his concern that communication should be clear from the City to residents so as to alleviate unnecessary concern and anxiety in areas where development is occurring. Adjournment: Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, wyer, moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, di •man Ju 'e A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: IN rANc NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Oak Park Heights — Stillwater Area High School g g ool Greenhouse FILE NO.: 798.02 — 00.13 BACKGROUND Tom Melena Cynthia Putz -Yang / Scott Richards August 3, 2000 ENCLOSURE 2 Stillwater Area High School of Independent School District 834 has submitted an application for a revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a greenhouse. In 1991 the City Council approved a CUP to allow construction of the High School with a green house. An amendment to the CUP was granted in 1998 to allow the greenhouse with a different configuration. The greenhouse was not built at that time and approval has expired. The proposed greenhouse is in the same location as was approved in 1998 and is attached to the rear northeast corner of the existing High School. The only change is that the length of the greenhouse has been reduced from 36 to 30 feet. Attached for reference: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D ISSUES ANALYSIS — Original Site Plan — Revised Site Plan — Building Floor Plan — Drawing of Greenhouse Greenhouse Design. The structure will be 30 feet by 30 feet and approximately Y pp ateiy 12 feet high. It has three sides with the open side to the school. A door from the school into the greenhouse will be the main entrance for staff and students. The flooring will be pea gravel with concrete blocks used for walkways. The greenhouse will be vented through the roof and heated by natural gas furnaces. Y g s The greenhouse will be set back 15 feet from an existing sidewalk southeast g t east of the greenhouse. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416 PHONE 612-595-9636 FAX 612-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM Adjacent Uses. Uses adjacent to the subject site include the following: • North of Site: • South of Site: • East of Site: • West of Site: Screened by existing High School Screened by existing High School Single Family Residential Screened by existing High School The location of the proposed greenhouse is screened by the High School on the north, south, and west sides; and the environmental area to the east p rovides an open space buffer from existing residential uses. Setback, Landscaping, Grading, and Drainage Plans. The location and footprint of the greenhouse was included in the original lans submitted with the plans e High School CUP application in October 1991. The building met all required setbacks and was reviewed for landscaping, grading and drainage. The change 9 in orientation of the greenhouse does not encroach into the previously approved roved setbacks. If any unresolved grading issues exist, they should be resolved with the City Engineer. Lighting. A lighting plan has not been submitted. The applicant should make staff aware of any plans that would light the facility on a 24 -hour basis. Conditional Uses. Conditional use criteria are p rovided in Section 401.03 of the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The City Council and Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the conditional use and should review the following criteria and conditions to determine if the CUP is justified: City Council and Planning Commission Considerations: 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. f. 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 facilties including parks, schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity. i. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e. parking, loading, noise, etc.) 2 • • • Conditions for Approval of public educational institutions: 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 the Zoning Ordinance. c. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided on the site of the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.E of the Zoning Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaping from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E of the Zoning Ordinance. d. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.15.E of the Zoning Ordinance. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of the Zoning Ordinance are considered and safisfactorily met. Comment: Based on the criteria and conditions for CUP approvals staff finds the greenhouse to be compatible. RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION Our office, after reviewing the request and the criteria and conditions for CUP approvals, recommends approval of the request for an amended CUP to allow the construction of a greenhouse attached to the Stillwater Area High School. The recommendation is made with the following conditions. 1. Applicant shall make the City aware of any future plans for lighting the facility on a 24 -hour basis. 2. The grading and drainage plans for the greenhouse shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. pc: Kris Danielson 3 k , Nem m c oi , 4 4115311ARIENtgallninaii .��:��� * ►: 4 79t , „ swer \ ~ . 1 g • JC xx • • ao=1:1 -• u 0 0 0 0 a 1 0 z w gnaw-rms r i 1 r • - - s - .. • 11:3 s : _ •� • •. �,.•• • • ••••••* ..1.1.1 • • • •. . • ' • ' . ?J • • •• 4 • • s• • j.. .• •;. ••• • t: .••. • • • :ti w M • - •v.. . •gyp CX1 le r' • '�'' ' • . •'4 • • .. • *. . •. � , • � • • �• . . . . R• +• • • t • = i ' . • •'•• i• •.••' .1`,• • • • .' • • ' • • o. • • : • • • •t .' ' • wJ • • • 4 = • • s 1` . • 1 • • . . � Cr) • : - ••• •` .4 — - • • .- . , .• Z 74 • • w �• ••, �.' • .1 • *'• . W . • • H3N & . 0-4 HONala • HONall • • • oNaa 4 0 sg 0 D • • d CO EXHIBIT C �Ir 1 • v • • • NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH ENCLOSURE 3 INC C MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 3, 2000 9 , RE: Oak Park Heights — Public /Institutional g , Open Space and Parks Zoning Districts FILE NO: 798.04 — 00.03 Please find attached a slight revision to the draft P -I Public Institutional ' District following the discussion at the July 13, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting. g. The following issues have been addressed: The Planning Commission asked if additional conditions should be added to the conditional use provision for schools found on page 2 of the draft ordinance. After reviewing the conditional use permits granted for the high school, one condition was added related to emergency vehicle access. The Planning Commission asked about the separation distance (1,320 feet) of correctional facilities found in the conditional use permit section on page 4. Staff research found no answer why the distance was set at 1,320 feet. This provision would likely only apply to county and city facilities. State and federal facilities would be exempted from all Oak Park Heights zoning provisions. pc: Kris Danielson 5 7 7 5 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 5 5 4 1 6 PHONE 6 1 2 -595 -9636 FAX 6 1 2 -595 -9837 E -MAIL NAC @ WINTERNET.COM DRAFT - DRAFT - DRAFT OAK PARK HEIGHTS - ZONING ORDINANCE P -I, PUBLIC - INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT SECTION 401.320 8/3/2000 401.320.A. Purpose. The P -I District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for facilities directed to serving the public and specialized government and semi-public uses. It is unique in that the primary objective of uses within this district is the provision p 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 g development, and they will be located on or in proximity to a collector street or arterial street. 401.320.B. 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. Essential services and essential service structures necessary for the t e health, safety and general welfare of the community. 4. Cellular telephone antennas located on a public structure as regulated in Section g 401.15.P of this Ordinance. 401.320.C. Interim Uses. 1. None. 401.320.D. Accessory Uses. 1. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the uses permitted in Sections 401.320.B, 401.320.C, and 401.320.D of this Ordinance. 2. Fences as regulated by Section 401.15.0 of this Ordinance. 2. Private and public colleges, seminaries, and other institutions of higher education provided that: 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 • se uses permitted in Sections 401.320.B, 401.320.C, 401.320.D of this Ordinance. 5. Signage as regulated by Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance. 6. Radio and television receiving antennas including single g single dish TVROs two (2) meters or less in diameter, short -wave radio dispatching antennas, g nas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment incl ' including radio receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, eceivers, as regulated by Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance. 7. Day care nurseries for those uses ermitted in Sections 4 P 401.320.B, 401.320.C, 401.320.D of this Ordinance, except for those related to a religious institution. s institution. 401.320.E. Conditional Uses. 1. Private and public pre - school, elementary, or • ry, senior high schools provided that: a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping ping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. e b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided site p on the site or on Tots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal p pal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding p ding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. E. of this Ordinance. c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are rovided p and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate emergency vehicle access is rovided to and within thin the site. e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be g enerated. f. 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. 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 parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and g d abutting 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 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be 9 enerated. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 3. Religious institutions, such as chapels, temples, mosques o synagogues, and m99 limited to worship and related social events 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 parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting 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 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be generated. e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 4. Hospitals and residential care facilities provided that: 3 • • • a. Only the rear yard shall be used for la or re p y recreational areas. Said area shall be fenced and controlled and screened ' ed in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. b. All state laws and statutes overnin such use ' g g se are strictly adhered to and all required operating permits are secured. c. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and ' 9 nd landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. d. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided g p ovided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a ublic street or alley ' p y to the principal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from . p m surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section • p ct�on 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. e. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are ' e provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. f. The site is served by an arterial or collector • Y ector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be enera g ted. g. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 5. Correctional facilities and shelters rovided that: p a. Facilities shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations egulations and shall have, current and in effect, the appropriate st state licenses. b. On -site services and treatment shall be for ' or residents and inmates of the facility only, and shall not be for non-residents • the facility. is or persons outside 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 property designated on the Land Use Plan as residential and /or designated on the official zoning map as residential. 4 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 by landscaping and site design consistent with the City ordinances and policies. g. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping p g is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance. h. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site to or on Tots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use Y p p 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. i. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. j. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be generated. 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 p g p ded 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 Tots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use Y p p 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. c. Adequate off- street loading provided service entrances are rovided and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be generated. 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 • 9 g nity clubs, swimming pools, 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 arkin and access • p g ess �s provided on the site or on lots directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal y p pal use in compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding g and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. o f this Ordinance. c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided p and regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance. d. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 8. Day care, social services or other non-directly related activities y d worship activities an accessory use within a religious institutional building(s) provided that: )p 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. Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures ty g tures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community p rovided that: a. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained through appropriate site planning and screening. 9 b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping scaping is provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. c. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure and outside storage areas are appropriately screened and landscaped. d. Adequate off- street parking, loading and service entrances are e provided and regulated by Section 401.03.F of this Ordinance. 6 e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be generated. f. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 10. Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that: a. The site is landscaped and adequate screening from neighboring uses 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 Tots directly abutting across a public street or alley to a 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 abutting residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. c. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met. d. The total land area of the use shall not exceed forty rty acres. e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic that will be generated. f. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 11. Living quarters which are provided as an accessory use to a principal, conditional P P or interim use in this Section, provided that: a. The use shall not be used as a rental property. b. A maximum of one (1) such dwelling shall be allowed. c. There shall be a demonstrated need for such a facility. d. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 12. 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. 7 • • • • 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. e. The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose principal use is residential. f. No directly or indirectly illuminated 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. 13. 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. 14. Reduction in lot area requirements provided that: a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. 15. 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 satisfactoril y met. 401.320.F. Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The following minimum mum requirements shall be observed in a P -1 District, subject to additional requirements, J q ments, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter. 1. Lot Area - Minimum Site Area: a. Elementary, Middle and High School Facilities (Grades K-12) or Colleges, Seminaries, and Other Institutions of Higher Education cation as a 8 Principal Use: Fifteen (15) acres plus one (1) acre for each one hundred fifty (150) students of planned maximum enrollment. b. Hospitals: Ten (10) acres. c. Religious Institutions: Three (3) acres. d. Correctional Facilities and Shelters: Ten (10) acres. e. Other Uses: Two (2) acres, unless specified by conditional use permit. 2. Setbacks: a. Abutting a Residential District. 1) Front Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet. 2) Side Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet. 3) Rear Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet. b. Abutting allon- Residential District. 1) Front Yard: Fifty (50) feet. 2) Side Yard, Corner Lot: Fifty (50) feet. 3) Side Yard, Interior Lot: Thirty (30) feet. 4) Rear Yard: Thirty (30) feet. c. Specified Uses, Correctional Facilities /Shelters. 1) Front Yard: Two hundred (200) feet. 2) Side Yard: Four hundred (400) feet. 3) Rear Yard: Four hundred (400) feet. 3. Maximum Building Height. a. Principal Buildings: Forty -five (45) feet. b. Accessory Building: Twenty (20) feet. 9 0 NB • ENCLOSURE 4 PLANNING REPORT TO: Tom Melena FROM: Cynthia Putz -Yan g / Scott Richards DATE: August 3, 2000 RE: Oak Park Heights — Anastasi & Associates; • g ates, Site Plan Review FILE NO: 798.02 — 00.12 BACKGROUND Anastasi and Associates is proposing a 630 square foot entry addition existing q ry addition t0 their existing 2,518 square foot office building located at 6120 Oren Avenue North (Lot 7, Block 1 Heights Business Park). The addition will accommodate stairs, entry space, stairs, and storage space. In 1999 an expansion containing offices was consi • . g considered; however, that addition was not approved. The current ro osal does not contain additional p n any additional office space. The subject site is zoned B -2, General Business District, in which professional ch professional offices are a permitted use. As such, the proposed addition requires p p equires only site and building plan review for consistency with the City Design Guildelines Zoning g delines and Zoning Ordinance performance standards. Attached for reference: Exhibit A Site Location Exhibit B Site Plan Exhibit C Elevations Exhibit D Floor Plans ISSUES ANALYSIS NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH Comprehensive Plan. The subject site is guided for continued d commercial use by the Comprehensive Plan. The current B -2 District zoning is reflective of g o the Comprehensive Plan. A continued commercial use is also anticipated to be compatible with p e with surrounding properties, which to the west, south and north are guided for commercial uses and a d to the east for commercial /residential transitional uses. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 5 5 4 1 6 PHONE 6 1 2- 595 -9636 FAX 612-595-9837 E -MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM Lot Performance Standards. The following table illustrates required lot performance ►talard the B -2 District. For ur oses of the Zoning Ordinance, width p g ance, lot width is defined on the side of the lot with the least frontage on a public street, not upon the street to which access is provided. As such, the existing structure is non-conforming in that it . d front g encroaches into the required yard setback. However, the proposed osed buildin . p p g addition meets all required setbacks. Because the proposed building addition is not increasing the non - conformity, approval of a variance is not required. Also, the existing parking lot on the subject site encroaches into a required setback from the side and rear lot lines. This issue will be discussed further in subsequent ara ra hs. p g p Building Design. The proposed addition is approximately 30 feet wide and 20 feet deep and is located on the south side of the existing building. The lower level contains storage and entry floor space, as well as stairs. The upper level does not contain any floor space other than stairs. The addition is proposed to have wood shingle siding, while the existing building has beige aluminum lap siding. The color of the wood shingle . i i le . g siding has not been specified. It should be a color that blends well with the existing siding. The applicant should provide samples of exterior building materials for Planning Commission review. The proposed steep roofline of the addition matches the steep roofline of the existing building, providing a visual connection. Building Height. The maximum height allowed for buildings in the B -2 District is 35 feet. The existing building and proposed addition do not exceed this limit. Parking. Office uses are required to provide at least three parkin g stalls, plus one stall for each 200 square feet of net floor area. The existing office building contains 1,825 square feet of floor area, and the addition contains 630 square feet of floor area. The following formula illustrates the calculation of required arkin p g 3 + (2,455 square feet x 10% net area reduction 1 200 square feet) = 14 stalls The parking lot is proposed to be enlarged to contain 14 parking stalls. The arkin lot p 9 does not meet required ten foot setback standards along the north, west, or south boundaries. The existing parking lot was constructed at a time when five -foot setbacks were required. The existing portion of the parking lot is a legal non-conformity and can g tY remain. All expanded parking areas will need to comply with current standards. The dimensions of the parking lot appear to allow stalls and a drive aisle with compliant 2 • Lot Area Lot Width Setbacks Front - Side Rear Parking Required 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. /10 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. Existing/ Proposed 16,820 sq. ft. 116 ft. 26.4 ft 41.9 ft. 38.2 ft 1 ft. Lot Performance Standards. The following table illustrates required lot performance ►talard the B -2 District. For ur oses of the Zoning Ordinance, width p g ance, lot width is defined on the side of the lot with the least frontage on a public street, not upon the street to which access is provided. As such, the existing structure is non-conforming in that it . d front g encroaches into the required yard setback. However, the proposed osed buildin . p p g addition meets all required setbacks. Because the proposed building addition is not increasing the non - conformity, approval of a variance is not required. Also, the existing parking lot on the subject site encroaches into a required setback from the side and rear lot lines. This issue will be discussed further in subsequent ara ra hs. p g p Building Design. The proposed addition is approximately 30 feet wide and 20 feet deep and is located on the south side of the existing building. The lower level contains storage and entry floor space, as well as stairs. The upper level does not contain any floor space other than stairs. The addition is proposed to have wood shingle siding, while the existing building has beige aluminum lap siding. The color of the wood shingle . i i le . g siding has not been specified. It should be a color that blends well with the existing siding. The applicant should provide samples of exterior building materials for Planning Commission review. The proposed steep roofline of the addition matches the steep roofline of the existing building, providing a visual connection. Building Height. The maximum height allowed for buildings in the B -2 District is 35 feet. The existing building and proposed addition do not exceed this limit. Parking. Office uses are required to provide at least three parkin g stalls, plus one stall for each 200 square feet of net floor area. The existing office building contains 1,825 square feet of floor area, and the addition contains 630 square feet of floor area. The following formula illustrates the calculation of required arkin p g 3 + (2,455 square feet x 10% net area reduction 1 200 square feet) = 14 stalls The parking lot is proposed to be enlarged to contain 14 parking stalls. The arkin lot p 9 does not meet required ten foot setback standards along the north, west, or south boundaries. The existing parking lot was constructed at a time when five -foot setbacks were required. The existing portion of the parking lot is a legal non-conformity and can g tY remain. All expanded parking areas will need to comply with current standards. The dimensions of the parking lot appear to allow stalls and a drive aisle with compliant 2 • M • 1 dimensions; however, the stalls should be striped to ensure that dimensions s are adequate. Striping of parking stalls with white or yellow painted lines not Tess than Y p an four inches wide is required and must be noted and illustrated on the site lan. Additionally, ly, bituminous surfacing and a perimeter concrete curb and utter are required for all 9 q off - street parking areas and must be labeled on the site plan. Landscaping. No landscaping plans have been submitted. The site lan should hould be revised to indicate the location of existing s. plantings and proposed plantings. 9 p p p 9 Lighting Plan. No lighting plan has been submitted. The applicant must submit I pp plans indicating the location, type and illumination field of all existing and proposed g p p site lighting. These plans are necessary to determine compliance with Section 401.15.7 p of the Zoning Ordinance (outdoor lighting) and should be subject to review and approval of City Staff. J pp o Signage. An existing sign is labeled on the site plan. Any changes to signage will require verification of compliance with Section 401.15.G.8 of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Grading, Drainage and Utility Plans. The submitted site plan provides a general indication of site drainage patterns, although no contours or spot elevations are provided. A grading plan is required for the building addition and parking lot design. All • grading, drainage and utility issues are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The proposed building addition at 6120 Oren Avenue is generally consistent with th g Y the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Issues that must be resolved prior to issuance of a building permit include revisions to the parking lot design and submittal of landscape, lighting and engineering plans. As such, office g p , our o recommends approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan is revised to provide all required arkin stalls with bituminous p 9 surfacing and perimeter concrete curb and gutter. The p expanded portions of p the parking lot must be in conformance with setback standards. Striping of parking stalls with white or yellow painted lines not Tess than four inches wide is also required and must be noted and illustrated on the site p lan. 2. Building elevations are revised to note the proposed color of the siding and 9 trim. The proposed colors must be compatible with the existing building. Samples of exterior building materials are submitted for City review and approval. 3 3. A landscape plan is submitted indicating the size, type and location of all tyP existing and proposed site plantings, subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 4. Alighting plan is submitted indicating the type, location and illumination field of all existing and proposed site lighting, subject to review and approval of City Staff. 5. All signage shall comply with the provisions of Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and criteria of the Design Guildelines. 6. All grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. 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