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.
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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
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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)