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Home My WebLink About2020-04-23 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 BY MARK FUHR OF ZEPHYR GROUP, LLP FOR SITE PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATION CHANGES AT THE PONY EXPRESS CAR WASH AT 5970 NEAL AVENUE NORTH REQUIRING AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH IN THE B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND DESIGN STANDARDS/SITE PLAN REVIEW SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Mark Fuhr of Zephyr Group, LLP for site plan and building elevation changes at the Pony Express Car Wash at 5970 Neal Avenue North requiring an Amended Conditional Use Permit for a car wash in the B-2 District and Design Standards/Site Plan review; 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 car washes are a conditional use; and 4. The changes to the car wash shall require an Amended Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan/Design Guidelines review in that the building materials on the exterior of the building will be changed, outdoor vacuum stations will be added, the parking lot will be increased in size, and changes will be made to the lighting and signage; and 5. City staff prepared a planning report dated April 15, 2020 reviewing the request and the Conditional Use Permit criteria; and 6. Said report recommended approval of the Amended Conditional Use Permit, and Design Standards/Site Plan review for the building and site improvements subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their April 23, 2020 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 by Mark Fuhr of Zephyr Group, LLP for site plan and building elevation changes at the Pony Express Car Wash at 5970 Neal Avenue North requiring an Amended Conditional Use Permit for a car wash in the B-2 District and Design Standards/Site Plan review 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 the following, subject to the conditions as follows: • Amended Conditional use permit (CUP) for the building and site improvements. • Design Standards/Site Plan Review. 1. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Wetland mitigation plans shall be submitted and completed by the Applicant subject to the approval of the Valley Branch Watershed District. 2. If the vacuum system creates noise issues for surrounding businesses, the City Council may require the Applicant to take additional sound dampening measures. 3. The light fixtures for the vacuum canopy shall be fully cut off with all light directed toward the ground. No light shall shine through the canopy cover. 4. The light fixtures for the pay station shall be fully cut off with all light directed toward the ground. No light shall shine through the canopy cover. 5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The total height of the ground mounted light fixtures shall not exceed 25 feet. A revised photometric plan shall be required indicating the light intensity to all property lines. 6. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 2 7. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof or visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials. 8. The monument sign plan shall be revised so that the reader board sign is no more than 35 percent of the total sign face. 9. All signage shall be subject to final review and approval of City Staff for conformance with Zoning Ordinance standards. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. Staff shall approve the lighting specifications for signs at the time of permitting. 10. The Planning Commission was favorable of the building material selection and colors. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 23rd day of April 2020. i . I/ r . imothy Fre:mai,Cha' ATT' f 1 I r // i ' Eri FY, . J.fr.on, City Administrator /1( 3 ATTACHMENT A Air Design Guidelines /Site Plan Review Conditional Use Permit Amendment For Mark Fuhr of Zephyr Group, LLP For Proposed Site & Building Design Changes At Pony Express Auto Wash Washington County Property Identification Number: 06.029.20.11.0020 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Jacob 2°a Addition Physical Address: 5970 Neal Ave. N. ATTACHMENT B Design Guidelines /Site Plan Review Conditional Use Permit Amendment For Mark Fuhr of Zephyr Group, LLP For Proposed Site & Building Design Changes At Pony Express Auto Wash - 5970 Neal Ave. N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Mailing List from Washington County (350'/150' from subject property) • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: April 23, 2020 Required Approvals: CUP Amendment City Council 4/5 Conditional Use Permit - Lapse of Approval: Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12) months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b) CUP Amendment: An amended conditional use permit may be applied for and administered in a manner similar to that required for a new conditional use permit. Amended conditional use permits shall include reapplication for permits that have been denied, requests for substantial changes in conditions or expansions of use, and as otherwise described in City of Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance 401. (401.03.C.5)