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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-23 CC Packet Enclosure Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date February 23rd, 2021 Time Required: 5 Minutes Agenda Item Title: Menards Yard Entrance—Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines Review—5800 Kruger Lane Agenda Placement New Business Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester's Signature Action Requested Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification(Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner 1. Planning Report—Dated February 4th, 2021 2. Approved Planning Commission Resolution—Unsigned 3. Proposed City Council Resolution. Page 27 of 116 TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile:763.427.0520 TPC@Pia n n i ngCo.com EnCSAZALIVL PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: February 4, 2021 RE: Oak Park Heights Menards— Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permits for Setback and Parking — 5800 Krueger Lane North TPC FILE: 236.02—21.01 BACKGROUND Tyler Edwards of Menards has made application for Design Guidelines/Site Plan review and Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking for the existing Menards at 5800 Krueger Lane North. The application consists of requests to add an automated express lane requiring an addition to the existing gate at the east side of the site. Five parking spaces are to be removed which places the total parking for the site below the minimum allowed parking when the site was first approved. The approvals for the Menards were granted in March of 1995 including a parking Variance. At the time, 465 spaces were required, and the Variance allowed for the site to be constricted with 405 spaces. Currently, there are 402 spaces on the site. Five spaces are removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 397 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit. The City Council approved the same project on April 23, 2019. Menard's allowed the approval to expire one year later and did not request to have it renewed. The plans and the project are the same as what was previously approved. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Applicant's Narrative, January 9, 2021 Exhibit 2: Demolition Plan (C1-2) Exhibit 3: Site Plan (C2-1) Page 28 of 116 Exhibit 4: Grading Drainage Plan (C3-1) Exhibit 5: Menards Site Plan (CTI) Exhibit 6: Gate Canopy Elevations (CT2) Exhibit 7: Comments from the City Arborist (3 pages) Exhibit 8: City Council Resolution—April 23, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Applicant's narrative for the project is found as Exhibit 1. Menard, Inc. is submitting an application to reapprove the gate expansion project that was first reviewed in 2019. The project has not changed since the last approval The addition to the gate will allow for an online order pickup lane to be added to the store. This is an automated gate for guests to scan a barcode from their order and pick up their material without waiting for the gate guard to let them in. There will continue to be an entrance and exit lane operated by the gate guard. The materials used on the gate addition will be an exact match to the existing gate. I have attached the copies for the materials submitted in 2019 as a reference and include the copies of the plans from the application checklist. ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed Land Use Map. The continued use of the site for retail commercial use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The retail use is a permitted use in the B-2 General Business District. Changes to the exterior of the building and the site changes require Design Guidelines and Site Plan review. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the front yard setback and to allow the number of parking spaces to be reduced. Setbacks. The front yard setback requirement in the B-2 District is 40 feet. The current gate building is setback 40 feet from the right of way line of Krueger Lane, but the gate building expansion will encroach into the setback. The proposed setback will be 22 feet. The proposed gate building will extend slightly to the east from the location of the current fence. The fence line is being adjusted to the south of the proposed gate building, but fence setback requirements are not being impacted. In evaluation of the requested Conditional Use Permit for a setback reduction, Section 401.04.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City Council 2 Page 29 of 116 to consider the possible effects of the proposed use, with that judgment based upon (but not limited to)the following factors: a. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan. b. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area. c. The environmental issues and geographic area involved. d. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. e. The impact on character of the surrounding area. f. The demonstrated need for such use. g. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. h. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity. i. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.). Comment: The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in conformity with present and future land uses. There should be no environmental issues or impact to surrounding tenants or property owners resulting from the setback reduction. There is no impact upon public services and facilities and site lines on Krueger Lane will not be impacted. City Staff sees no issues with the expansion of the gate building. The Planning Commission and City Council should determine if the reduction in the front yard setback is appropriate for this site. Traffic Circulation. Traffic circulation within the site will not be impacted with this site change and building expansion. Parking. In March of 1995, the Menards was granted a parking Variance for a reduction in the required number of spaces. At the time, 465 spaces were required, and the Variance allowed for the site to be constricted with 405 spaces. Currently, there are 402 spaces on the site. Five spaces will be removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 397 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit. In evaluation of the requested Conditional Use Permit for a parking reduction, Section 401.04.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City Council to consider the possible effects of the proposed use, with that judgment based upon (but not limited to)the following factors: a. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan. b. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area. c. The environmental issues and geographic area involved. d. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. e. The impact on character of the surrounding area. f. The demonstrated need for such use. g. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. h. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity. 3 Page 30 of 116 L The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.) With the current number of spaces, there have been no parking issues noted at the Menards. With the addition of online ordering, there will be even less demand for parking in the lot at the front of the building. The Planning Commission and City Council should determine if the five-stall parking reduction is appropriate for this business. Staff does not see the reduction of parking as significant and recommends the request. Lighting. The plans do not include any changes to exterior lights installed on gate building or as part of the improvements to the site. Any new light fixtures shall be full cut off and shall be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. Signage. The plans indicate that the lighted signs above the entrance and exits of the gate building are to be removed and relocated on the expanded building. It appears the signs do not comply with current back lighting for signage. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background will need to be dark. All the relocated or any new signs will be required to comply with the Zoning Ordinance lighting requirements. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. Landscaping/Fencing. As part of the gate building expansion and change to the driveway area at the entrance, three evergreen trees are to be moved east. The City Arborist shall determine if the three trees can be moved or if they should be replaced. Additionally, the City Arborist is recommending the removal and replacement of four spruce trees on the east side of the fence adjacent to Krueger Lane. A crabapple tree along Krueger Lane near the entrance is recommended to be removed and not replaced. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after replacement or if they are moved. Mechanical Screening. No changes to mechanical equipment locations have been indicated on the plans. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. Grading, drainage and utility plans have been provided by the Applicant. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. The Applicant has confirmed with Brown's Creek Watershed District that their review is not required. Design Guidelines Architectural Guidelines Facade Treatments The gate building is to be expanded using the same materials and colors to match the existing façade. 4 Page 31 of 116 Ground Level Expression The fence will be removed and replaced with the façade of the building. The change in ground level expression is not significant. Transparency The transparency will not change with the addition. Entries The entry into the gate building will be widened, but this portion of the site is screened by mature evergreen trees. Roof Design The gate building expansion is an extension of the existing roof structure. Building Height The current building is approximately 21 feet to the ridge line and well within the maximum building height of 35 feet. The gate building expansion will be 17 feet at the east elevation. Building Materials and Colors The applicant has provided color elevations for review. All the new building materials are what is currently being used on the structure. Franchise Architecture The building is a franchise design. Site Design Guidelines Building Placement The gate building expansion will result in the need for a setback Conditional Use Permit as discussed in this report. Parking Areas Five spaces will be removed resulting in a parking Conditional Use Permit as discussed in this report. Storm water The drainage plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Pedestrian and Common Space Not Applicable. Landscaping There are minor changes to the landscape plan which include transplanting three trees. The City Arborist recommends removal and replacement of four spruce trees. The plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 5 Page 32 of 116 Trees/Shrubs The City Arborist will review the plan comment on whether the trees can be moved or if they should be replaced. Lighting Addressed elsewhere in the planning report. Signage Addressed elsewhere in the planning report. Pedestrian/ Bicycle Routes Not Applicable. CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION Subject to the preceding review, City start recommends approval of the Design Guidelines/Site Plan review and Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking for the existing Menards at 5800 Krueger Lane North subject to the conditions that follow: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.6.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. 2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size, number, placement, and intemal illumination. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background will need to be dark. 3. The Planning Commission shall comment on the building design and building materials. 4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Menards shall remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as recommended by the City Arborist. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after replacement or if they are moved. pc: Julie Hultman 6 Page 33 of 116 aha Nil Ea) January 9,2021 RE:Menards Gate Expansion Project Dear Ms. Hultman, Menard, Inc. is submitting an application to reapprove the gate expansion project that was first reviewed in 2019.The project has not changed since the last approval.The addition to the gate will allow for an online order pickup lane to be added to the store. This is an automated gate for guests to scan a barcode from their order and pick up their material without waiting for the gate guard to let them in.There will continue to me an entrance and exit lane operated by the gate guard.The materials used on the gate addition will be an exact match to the existing gate. I have attached copies of the materials submitted in 2019 as a reference and include the copies of the plans from the application checklist. If you need anything else to process this application please let me know.Thank you. Sincerely, Menard,Inc. Tr Edwards Real Estate Representative Menard,Inc. 5101 Menard Drive Eau Claire,WI 54703 0:715.876.2143 C:715.579.6699 tedwards@menard-inc.com Page 34 of 116 5101 MENARD DRIVE EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-9625 PHONE (715) 876-5911 FAX (715) 876-2868 �( sai imi::i 'T�g �E I' 1ll1llhIr ! i _ liNtiiiiti I- Ei hIJII , €abbe _ 6i 41 Tiuhi f i 95 11 $ l 5 !-II 5Iiil i c E n I ( 1li- la:'"*-4 r ts�is e e e 9 °d § s EL,51 1111.5i? .21g t : e 1 1 Ci a Y6m -gz3E, U 1 li ii 1 1 1 g 11 ale OZilg5 if ii iii 1 5sPA gI1 pi iI hhiIflha LiI1 . • s liggiW7<� _ � y g. 0 loon:.....- 1.p.ti® n 3� 4. �:b> 111 a - _ 4 EX 3 lb Moi 111 „ten-> % a . I !. P a i B@= B , \ I : fit �-- I : 61 I i ".��� 4 >o r ��c�osa;�ssb!a�r��s��Asa �_�� ., ee e..s�a.e r„-- e El. 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K' + .Wry •f .r Fvt • U LI . ¢ Page 42 of 116 # t RESOLUTION NO.19-04-2 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY MENARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION TO THE GATE BUILDING AND SITE CHANGES AT 5800 KRUEGER LANE NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes at 5800 Krueger Lane North;and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning Conunission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the request be approved with conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution; 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 uses are a permitted use;and 4. A Conditional Use Permit is required to reduce the front yard setback to Krueger Lane; and 5. The front yard setback requirement in the B-2 District is 40 feet. The current gate building is setback 40 feet from the right of way line of Krueger Lane,but the expansion of the gate building will result in a setback of 22 feet; and Page 43 of 116 6. A Conditional Use Permit is required to allow a reduction in parking from the approved parking requirements for the site; and 7. In March of 1995, Menards was granted a parking Variance for a reduction in the required number of spaces. At the time, 465 spaces were required, and the Variance allowed for the site to be constructed with 405 spaces. Currently there are 402 spaces on the site. Five spaces will be removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 395 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit; and 8. Change to the exterior of the building and site changes require Design Guidelines/Site Plan review; and 9. The request includes a request for the addition of an automated express lane to the gate building. The new lane will be covered by an extension of the existing canopy and the new building materials will match the green steel front and white steel roof materials of the existing canopy. Parking spaces will be removed,the fence will be replaced, and landscaping will be removed and replaced; and 10. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 28, 2019 reviewing the request; and 11. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permits and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review in that the project is in conformance with the criteria for Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site PIan approval. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 12. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their April 11,2019 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended that the application be approved with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes for at 5800 Krueger Lane and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. 2 Page 44 of 116 2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size, number, placement and internal illumination. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background will need to be dark. 3. The City Council approves the building design and building materials. 4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the Browns Creek Watershed District. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Menards shall remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as recommended by the City Arborist. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after replacement or if they are moved. Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 23`d Day of April 2019. M. cCo g I er,Mayor 'Al'1 . Jo .-rfi "ity Administrator 3 Page 45 of 116 ATTACHMENT A Conditional Use Permit& Design Guideline Review For Outside Materials Yard Express Lane At Menard,Inc 5800 Krueger Lane,N. Legally described as: Lot 1,Block 1,Brackey 3rd Addition Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.22.0017 Page 46 of 116 ATTACHMENT B Conditional Use Permit& Design Guideline Review For Outside Materials Yard Express Lane At Menard,Inc 5800 Krueger Lane,N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Planning Commission Review&Recommendation: April 11,2019 Page 47 of 116 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 MENARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION TO THE GATE BUILDING AND SITE CHANGES AT 5800 KRUGER LANE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes at 5800 Kruger Lane North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact: l. 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 uses are a permitted use; and 4. A Conditional Use Permit is required to reduce the front yard setback to Kruger Lane; and 5. The front yard setback requirement in the B-2 District is 40 feet. The current gate building is setback 40 feet from the right of way line of Krueger Lane,but the expansion of the gate building will result in a setback of 22 feet; and 6. A Conditional Use Permit is required to allow a reduction in parking from the approved parking requirements for the site; and Page 48 of 116 7. Change to the exterior of the building and site changes require Design Guidelines/Site Plan review; and 8. In March of 1995, Menards was granted a parking Variance for a reduction in the required number of spaces. At the time,465 spaces were required, and the Variance allowed for the site to be constructed with 405 spaces. Currently there are 402 spaces on the site. Five spaces will be removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 395 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit; and 9. On April 23, 2019, the City Council approved the Design Guidelines/Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits approval for the same project. Menard's allowed the approval to expire on year later and did not request the City Council to have it renewed, thus requiring a new application; and 10. The request includes a request for the addition of an automated express lane to the gate building. The new lane will be covered by an extension of the existing canopy and the new building materials will match the green steel front and white steel roof materials of the existing canopy. Parking spaces will be removed, the fence will be replaced, and landscaping will be removed and replaced; and 11. City staff prepared a planning report dated February 4, 2021 reviewing the request; and 12. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permits and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review in that the project is in conformance with the criteria for Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan approval. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 13. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their February 11,2021 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 Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes for at 5800 Kruger Lane 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: 2 Page 49 of 116 1. 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. 2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size, number, placement and internal illumination. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background will need to be dark. 3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building design and building materials. 4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Menards shall remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as recommended by the City Arborist. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after replacement or if they are moved. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 111h day of February 2021. Timothy Freeman, Chair ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator 3 Page 50 of 116 ATTACHMENT A Design Guideline/Site Plan Review And Conditional Use Permits For Setback & Parking For Outside Materials Yard Automated Express Lane At Menard,Inc 5800 Krueger Lane,N. Legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey 3rd Addition Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.22.0017 Page 51 of 116 ATTACHMENT B Design Guideline/Site Plan Review And Conditional Use Permits For Setback & Parking For Outside Materials Yard Automated Express Lane At Menard,Inc 5800 Krueger Lane, N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: February 11, 2021 Page 52 of 116 RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY MENARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION TO THE GATE BUILDING AND SITE CHANGES AT 5800 KRUGER LANE NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes at 5800 Kruger Lane North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the request be approved with conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: I. 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 uses are a permitted use; and 4. A Conditional Use Permit is required to reduce the front yard setback to Kruger Lane; and 5. The front yard setback requirement in the B-2 District is 40 feet. The current gate building is setback 40 feet from the right of way line of Krueger Lane,but the expansion of the gate building will result in a setback of 22 feet; and 6. A Conditional Use Permit is required to allow a reduction in parking from the approved parking requirements for the site; and Page 53 of 116 7. Change to the exterior of the building and site changes require Design Guidelines/Site Plan review; and 8. In March of 1995, Menards was granted a parking Variance for a reduction in the required number of spaces. At the time,465 spaces were required, and the Variance allowed for the site to be constructed with 405 spaces. Currently there are 402 spaces on the site. Five spaces will be removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 395 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit; and 9. On April 23, 2019, the City Council approved the Design Guidelines/Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits approval for the same project. Menard's allowed the approval to expire on year later and did not request the City Council to have it renewed, thus requiring a new application; and 10. The request includes a request for the addition of an automated express lane to the gate building. The new lane will be covered by an extension of the existing canopy and the new building materials will match the green steel front and white steel roof materials of the existing canopy. Parking spaces will be removed,the fence will be replaced, and landscaping will be removed and replaced; and 11. City staff prepared a planning report dated February 4, 2021 reviewing the request; and 12. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permits and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review in that the project is in conformance with the criteria for Conditional Use Pennit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan approval. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 13. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their February 11, 2021 meeting,took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended that the application be approved with conditions. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Menards for Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for an addition to the gate building and site changes for at 5800 Kruger Lane and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with the following conditions: 2 Page 54 of 116 1. 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. 2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size, number, placement and internal illumination. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting should be designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background will need to be dark. 3. The Planning Commission was favorable to and the City Council approves the building design and building materials. 4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Menards shall remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as recommended by the City Arborist. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after replacement or if they are moved. Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 23rd day of February 2021. Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator 3 Page 55 of 116 ATTACHMENT A 40 Design Guideline/Site Plan Review And Conditional Use Permits For Setback& Parking For Outside Materials Yard Automated Express Lane At Menard,Inc 5800 Krueger Lane,N. Legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey 3rd Addition Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.22.0017 Page 56 of 116 ATTACHMENT B Design Guideline/Site Plan Review And Conditional Use Permits For Setback& Parking For Outside Materials Yard Automated Express Lane At Menard, Inc 5800 Krueger Lane,N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: February 11, 2021 Page 57 of 116 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 58 of 116