HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2006 Planning Commission Meeting PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 14, 2006 7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order Approval of Agenda
II. Approve Minutes of August 10, 2006: (1)
III. Department Commission Liaison Other Reports:
A. Commission Liaison:
B. St. Croix Crossing Update:
C. Other:
IV. Visitors /Public Comment:
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns
regarding items not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes.
V. Public Hearings: None.
VI. New Business: None.
VII. Old Business:
A. P -I, Public Institutional District O, Open Space District P -I
Rezoning: Continued Discussion (2)
B. Comprehensive Plan: Commence Discussion of Updating
VIII. Informational:
A. Next Meeting: October 12, 2006 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
B. Council Representative: September Commissioner LeRoux
October Commissioner Wasescha
IX. Adjournment.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Call to Order Approval of Agenda:
Chair Runk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners LeRoux, Liljegren
and Powell; City Planner Richards, City Administrator Johnson and Commission Liaison Doerr.
Absent: Commissioner Wasescha.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda, as
presented. Carried 4 -0
Approve Minutes of July 13, 2006: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Liljegren, moved to approve the Minutes with typographical corrections. Carried 4 -0
Department /Commission Liaison Report /St. Croix Crossing Update Other Reports:
Commission Liaison Doerr stated that there was nothing new to report.
Visitors/Public Comment: None.
Public Hearings:
A. Zoning Ordinance: Consider an amendment to Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance 401,
Section 15.G. as it relates to signage.
City Planner Richards reviewed the request, discussed the same and reviewed section language
modification to the ordinance document. Richards noted that the City Attorney would draft an
administrative permit as it relates to special event section 401.15.G.8.
ENCLOSURE 1
General discussion ensued as to communities using the administrative process, how it was being
facilitated, how it seemed to be working, and what enforcement actions and fees were being used.
Clarification of the language for flags in section 401.15.G.5.n.2 was discussed as it related to State
and Federal guidelines and enforcement.
There being no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner LeRoux, moved to recommend City Council
approval of the Ordinance as amended.
Discussion ensued as to whether or not the City Council request of the Planning Commission for
review of the ordinance was being met by the actions of the Planning Commission, potential areas
of change, banners and flag language intention and related.
New Business:
A. P4, Public Institutional District:
Old Business: None.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Planning Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission:
Planning Commission Minutes
August 10, 2006
Page 2 of 2
Chair Runk reiterated the motion made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner
LeRoux to recommend City Council approval as amended by the Planning Commission discussion.
Carried 4 -0.
Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner LeRoux, moved to recommend approval of
the Planning Commission Resolution establishing Finding of Fact and Recommendations to the
City Council as presented by City Planner Richards. Carried 4 -0
City Planner Richards provided the Commission with the current P -I, Public Institutional District
ordinance and a map showing City areas currently zoned as 0, Open Space. The map further
denoted those areas considered to be Open Space Conservation and those considered to be Existing
Park Space.
Richards noted that the language was created in 2000 and, that at the time a number of areas that
were zoned 0, Open Space were included within the P -I, Public- Institutional District but were not
actually rezoned. He stated that he would like the Commission to review the areas that should be
zoned P -I, Public Institutional along with the setback requirements and other ordinance language
specific to them and then to follow with a public hearing to consider rezoning of the areas as
appropriate. Richards noted that this was more or less a clean up matter and that he could prepare a
full planning report for the September meeting for Commission review and a public hearing could
be scheduled later.
Brief discussion ensued as to areas that should potentially be included within the P -I, Public
Institutional District and the requirement of land use designation for the purposes of zoning
classification.
Informational:
A. Next Meeting: September 14, 2006 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
B. Council Representative: August Commissioner Runk
September Commissioner LeRoux
Adjournment:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner LeRoux, moved to adjourn at 7:39 p.m.
Carried 4 -0
MEMORANDUM
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 783.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com
ENCLOSURE
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: September 6, 2006
RE: Oak Park Heights P -I, Institutional District, Open Space Rezoning
FILE NO: 798.04 06.03
Please find attached a map of the areas of the City proposed to be rezoned from 0,
Open Space Conservation to P -I, Public Institutional District. Also please find attached
a copy of the P -I District that was established in the Zoning Ordinance in March of 2001.
At the August 2006 meeting, the Planning Commission discussed the issues related to
the rezoning and considered holding a public hearing to review the rezoning in
September. After reviewing the potential areas to be rezoned and those to remain 0,
Open Space, staff determined that the Planning Commission should further review the
proposed map and the district provisions before holding a public hearing.
The Planning Commission should look in particular at the setbacks prescribed in the P
District and what uses should be permitted versus conditional. If the Planning
Commission recommends changes to the district text, it would be scheduled as part of
the rezoning in October.
11 401.320 P -I, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
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 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.
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 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.
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.
3. Off- street parking and loading areas regulated by Section 401.15.F of this
Ordinance.
4. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields related to those uses permitted in Sections
401.320.B, 401.320.C, 401.320.D of this Ordinance.
Signage as regulated by Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance.
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 including radio
receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as
regulated by Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance.
7. Day care nurseries for those uses permitted in Sections 401.320.B, 401.320.C,
401.320.D of this Ordinance, except for those related to a religious institution.
401.320.E. Conditional Uses.
1. Private and public pre school, elementary, junior or senior high schools 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 Tots
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. Adequate emergency vehicle access is provided to and within the site.
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.
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 abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
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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.
3. Religious institutions, such as chapels, temples, synagogues, and mosques 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:
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. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
d. 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
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adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
e. Adequate off street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
f. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
g. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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.
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 placed 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.
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 is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
h. 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.
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 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.
7. Outdoor recreation areas including golf courses, community 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 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 provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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8. Day 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. Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures necessary for the
health, safety and general welfare of the community provided that:
a. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained through
appropriate site planning and screening.
b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping 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 provided and
regulated by Section 401.03.F of this Ordinance.
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 lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to a 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. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required
setbacks and side yard requirements are met.
The total land area of the use shall not exceed forty (40) acres.
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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
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.
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.
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 satisfactorily met.
401.320.F. Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in a P -i District, subject to additional requirements, 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 as a 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.
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b. Abutting a Non-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.
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City of Oak Park Heights
To: Planning Commission
From: Julie Hultman, Planning 85 Code Enforcement Officer
Date: November 2, 2006
Re: 2007 -2008 Meeting and Council Representation Schedule
Attached is the schedule of meeting dates for 2007 and January 2008, along
with the development application deadline dates for the respective meetings
and notation of Planning Commission Liaison representation to the City
Council meetings.
I've worked the liaison schedule from the 2006 representation. Please
review the schedule and amend it as best suits the availability of the
Commission. I will update the schedule with any changes you make and
distribute to each of you with your next packet delivery.
URE
Thank you.
Development
Application
Deadline
For
Planning Commission
Meeting
To Be Held
Commission
Representative
To
City Council Meeting
2007:
December 13, 2006
January 11
LeRoux
January 10
February 8
Powell
February 7
March 8
Liljegren
March 14
April 12
Wasescha
April 11
May 10
Runk
May 9
June 14
LeRoux
June 13
July 12
Powell
July 11
August 9
Liljegren
August 15
September 13
Wasescha
September 12
October 11
Runk
October 10
November 8
LeRoux
November 14
December 13
Powell
2008:
December 12, 2007
January 10
Liljegren
PLANNING COMMISSION
2007 -2008
Regular Meeting Dates
Development Application (for Public Hearing)
Submittal Deadlines
Commission Representation Schedule
At the Council Meeting
The Month of Planing Commission Meeting
Meetings are the 2 Thursday of each month