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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-11 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 OF THE DRIESSEN GROUP FOR AN AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO APPROVE THE SIGN PLAN FOR THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS RETAIL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF 60TH STREET AND KRUEGER LANE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from The Driessen Group for an Amended Planned Unit Development to approve the sign plan for the Oak Park Heights Retail Development at the southwest intersection of 60th Street and Krueger Lane North, 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 retail and restaurant uses are a permitted use; and 4. The City Council, at its June 27, 2016 meeting, approved the Planned Unit Development, Concept and General Plan, Conditional Use Permit for a drive through restaurant, Zoning District Amendment to B-2 District, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for the development; and 5. The Applicant has applied for an Amended Planned Unit Development to allow approval of an overall sign plan for the development; and 6. The Applicant is requesting building wall signage on three sides for endcap tenants and signage on the rear for all tenants of the two multi-tenant buildings. 7. City staff prepared a planning report dated May 4, 2017 reviewing the request; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the sign plan for the Oak Park Heights Retail Development subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 11, 2017 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, 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 from The Driessen Group for an Amended Planned Unit Development to approve the sign plan for the Oak Park Heights Retail Development at the southwest intersection of 60th Street and Krueger Lane North, affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A The Planning Commission recommended the application subject to the conditions as follows: 1. The allowable signage for the west façade of Lot 1 building and the east façade of Lot 2 building shall be limited to 25 square feet per wall. 2. The allowable signage for the east façade of Lot 1 building and the west façade of lot 2 building shall be limited to no more than 75 square feet per wall. 3. One sign only shall be allowed per façade per tenant. 4. For the Lot 3 building, the second sign on the east façade, above the entrance door, will be allowed if only directional signage with no advertising. 5. The proposed directional signage is allowed but cannot contain advertising for the associated business unless necessary to differentiate more than one drive thru in the development. The detail plans for the directional signage will be reviewed as part of the sign permit process. 6. The outdoor parking lot lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 7. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for internal illumination. 8. The bases of the three freestanding signs shall be landscaped and subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 2 Recommended by the Planning Commission oft e City of Oak Park Heights this 11th day of May 2017. Jim Krem f°Chair ATTEST: r Eric A. Johnson, Wry 4 iii 'stator 3 ATTACHMENT A Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To Comprehensive Sign Plan Driessen Group LLC Oak Park Heights Retail Located at SW Intersection of 60th St.N. & Krueger Ln.,N Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20.22.0019 & 05.029.20.22.0021 Legal Description: Brackey 4th Addition ATTACHMENT B 410. Planned Unit Development Amendment Related To Comprehensive Sign Plan Driessen Group LLC Oak Park Heights Retail Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property) • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Meeting With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: April 26, 2017 Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: May 11, 2017 PUD Amendment- Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval: Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve(12)months from the date Council grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)