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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday,May 13,2021 Held Via Video Conference Per MN Statute 13D.021 Call to Order: Chair Freeman called the meeting to order @ 6:03 p.m. Present: Commissioners Freeman, Husby, Van Denburgh, VanDyke and White; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5-0. III. Approval of April 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh,moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 5-0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports: City Councilmember Liaison Liljegren noted recent City Council updating of Ordinances. City Administrator Johnson provided an update to Metropolitan Council outreach and conversation with regard to comprehensive planning process. V. Visitors/Public Comment: None. VI. Public Hearings: A. Vet I.Q. Design Guidelines Review & Conditional Use Permit: Review and consider requests for Design Guideline Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow an increase to the overall number and square footage of exterior wall signs for Pet I.Q. dba Vet I.Q. within Walmart, located at 5815 Norell Ave.,N. City Planner Richards reviewed the May 6, 2021 Planning Report to the request to provide a veterinary quick service clinic within Walmart, noting that animal uses are accessory uses in the B-2 Zoning District. Richards provided an issue analysis and discussed the same, noting that staff recommended approval, subject to the conditions reviewed. Discussion was as to the conditions within the planning report. Ryan Sexton of Vet I.Q. was present. Chair Freeman asked Mr. Sexton if he had any questions or anything to add to the conversation regarding the request. Mr. Sexton indicated that he did not. Planning Commission Minutes May 13,2021 Page 2 of 3 Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. and invited public comment. There being none, Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh,moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0. Brief discussion ensued as to clarification that boarding would not occur and as to waste management. Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner White,moved to recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the conditions of the May 6, 2021 Planning Report, specifically,that: 1. Vet I.Q. shall apply for and be subject to a yearly administrative permit, subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. 2. Overnight boarding of animals is not allowed in the Vet I.Q. space. 3. Provisions be made to control and reduce noise in accordance with City Ordinance Section 401.15.B.11. Animal noise shall not create issues for adjacent properties or tenants within the multi-tenant building. 4. All animal waste shall be immediately disposed of in sealed containers and removed from site on a regular basis so as not to create issues with odor. Odor from the business shall not create issues for adjacent properties or tenants within the multi-tenant building. 5. Any animal waste generated at the exterior of the property shall be the ultimate responsibility of the applicant and property owner to address in a timely fashion; should the applicant and owner not address the condition after a reasonable notice. the City reserves the right to rescind this CUP. 6. Animals shall be leashed at all times they are outside of the building. 7. Total signage allowed for the site shall be a total of 12 wall signs with no more than 500 square feet of sign area as long as Vet I.Q. is a tenant or Walmart. If Vet I.Q. leaves the Walmart space,the signs shall be removed and the allowance of 10 wall signs and a total of 484 square feet of sign area for the Walmart store shall be restored. 8. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with City Zoning Ordinance Section 401.15.G. 9. The sign panels shall be illuminated in conformance with City Zoning Ordinance Section 401.15.G.4.k. Planning Commission Minutes May 13,2021 Page 3 of 3 10. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with City Zoning Ordinance Section 401.15.B.7, as it relates to lighting requirements. Carried 5-0. VII. New Business: None. VIII. Old Business: None. IX. Informational: A. Upcoming Meetings: Meeting list packet enclosure noted. B. Council Representative: • Tuesday,May 25, 2021 —Commissioner VanDyke • Tuesday,June 22, 2021 —Commissioner Van Denburgh City Administrator Johnson provided an update as to the round-about and backage road plan @ Norell Ave.N. area and as to the Hwy. 36/Manning Ave. project. Brief discussion was had as to both. X. Adjourn: Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh, moved to adjourn at 6:41 p.m. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, da 1 .' Juli i ltman Pl. ,g&Code Enforcement Approved by the Planning Commission: 07/08/2021 —4-0.