HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-17 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST FROM MIDWEST RETAIL VENTURES LLC, OWNERS
OF THE STILLWATER CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER, FOR
DESIGN GUIDELINE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW AN
EXTERIOR REMODEL OF THE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 5988
OSGOOD AVENUE, SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Midwest Retail
Ventures LLC, owners of the Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center, for Design Guideline
and Site Plan review to allow an exterior remodel of the building, located at 5988 Osgood
Avenue; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning
Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows,to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District in which the
shopping center is a permitted use; and
4. The Applicant has provided a plan for exterior improvements to Stillwater
Crossing Shopping Center that will include a façade upgrade, a trash enclosure and a
screened smoking area; and
5. A Design Guideline and Site Plan review is required to allow the exterior
site and building improvements; and
6. City staff prepared a planning report dated September 6, 2017 reviewing
the request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the request,based upon a review of
the Design Guidelines and the Zoning Ordinance; and
8. The Planning Commission considered the request at their September 14,
2017 meeting, took comments from the Applicant, and made the following
recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Midwest Retail Ventures LLC, owners of the
Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center, for Design Guideline and Site Plan review to allow
an exterior remodel of the building, located at 5988 Osgood Avenue, should be approved
and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights for approval with the following conditions:
1. If any trees or landscaping is added to the site, the plan shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Arborist.
2. All light fixtures shall be full cut off, and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building design and building
materials.
4. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be screened in
accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and as approved by City
Staff.
5. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
size and internal illumination.
6. No alcohol consumption shall be allowed on the exterior smoking area. The area
shall be signed to prohibit alcohol consumption in this area. No direct access
shall be allowed to the smoking area from the interior of the building.
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Recommended by the Planning Commission of the Ci i Oak Park Heights this 14th day
of September 2017.
Jim Kre, Chair
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ATTEST: /
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Eric A. Jo on, C. , Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review
To Make Exterior Site Improvements
At Stillwater Crossings Shopping Center
5988 Osgood Ave.N.
Washington County GEO Codes: 04.029.20.12.0024
04.029.20.12.0025
Legal Description: Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, St. Croix Mall PUD, 2nd Addition
Physical Address: Osgood Ave.N. & 60th St. N.
ATTACHMENT B
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Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review
To Make Exterior Site Improvements
At
Stillwater Crossings Shopping Center
5988 Osgood Ave.N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: September 14, 2017