HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 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 BY ROY CRIST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO
ALLOW A REDUCED REAR YARD SETBACK AND GARAGE SIZE
AT 6188 BEACH ROAD NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request by Roy Crist
(Applicant) for Conditional Use Permits to allow an eight-foot rear yard setback for a
garage addition of 1,395 square feet at 6188 Beach Road 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 R-2 Low and Medium Density Residential District
in which single family dwellings and accessory structures are a permitted use; and
4. Section 401.15.C.1.d of the Zoning Ordinance requires a 30-foot front
yard setback, 10-foot side yard setback and 30-foot year yard setback in the R-2 Low and
Medium Density Residential District; and
5. The Applicant has proposed an eight-foot setback to the west property line
for the garage addition where a 30-foot setback is required. The existing single-family
dwelling is constructed approximately one foot from the west property line; and
6. Beach Road is at an angle to the property leaving the north property depth
at 57 feet. There is limited area to add onto the house within the 30-foot front and 30-
foot rear setback areas. The addition to the house will replace an existing nonconforming
shed that is partially in neighboring properties; and
7. Section 401.15.C.1.e.5 of the Zoning Ordinance allows for a required yard
on a lot to be reduced by a Conditional Use Permit if conditions are met; and
8. Section 401.15.D.6 of the Zoning Ordinance limits the combination of
attached and detached garages to 1,200 square feet. The Applicant is requesting a 1,395
square foot garage to accommodate a laundry room and bathroom for the house; and
9. Section 401.15.D.6 of the Zoning Ordinance allows the garage size to
exceed the limit by Conditional Use Permit if conditions are met; and
10. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 4, 2021 reviewing the
request; and
11. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permits in they
were in conformance with the criteria for issuance of Conditional Use Permits found in
Section 401.15.C.1.e.5, and Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Said
recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
12. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 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 Roy Crist (Applicant) for Conditional Use Permits
to allow an eight-foot rear yard setback for a garage addition of 1,395 square feet at 6188
Beach Road North 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:
1. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the garage addition shall be
screened.
2. The exterior of the proposed garage addition shall be finished with siding to
match the current house.
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3. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure.
4. The concrete pad proposed outside of the mud room door shall be required to be
five feet from the property line.
5. The Applicant shall provide a plan for any removal of trees.
6. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
11th day of March 2021.
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Timothy Fr• , Cha'
ATTEST:
Eric A.f:hn!o -"City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
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Conditional Use Permits
For
Rear Yard Setback Reduction to 8-Feet
And
To Construct A 1,395 S.F. Garage
At
6188 Beach Rd. N.
Washington County Property PIN: 34.030.20.33.0139
ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permits
For
Rear Yard Setback Reduction to 8-Feet
And
To Construct A 1,395 S.F. Garage
At
6188 Beach Rd. N
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Public Hearing& Recommendation: March 11, 2021
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)