HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-08 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 FROM WILL ZINTL REPRESENTING WINN, LLC FOR
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 5650 MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH, SHOULD BE
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Will Zintl,
representing WINN, LLC, for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, Conditional
Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review to allow expansion of the building
located at 5650 Memorial Avenue 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 subject is zoned B-3 Highway Business and Warehousing District;
and
4. The City Council approved a Planned Unit Development for the
WINNPARK Business Center in 2000; and
5. The approvals included General Plan of approval for the building at 5650
Memorial Avenue North; and
6. Assembly and manufacturing are a Conditional Use in the B-3 Highway
Business and Warehousing District. The Applicant has requested an expansion of the
prefabricated panel operation at this location; and
7. A Planned Unit Development Amendment and Design Guidelines/Site
Plan review is required to allow for the expansion of the building and changes to the site;
and
8. City staff prepared a planning report dated June 30, 2021, reviewing the
request; and
9. Said report recommends approval of the Planned Unit Development
Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review subject to
the fulfillment of conditions; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their July 8, 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 for a request Will Zintl, representing WINN, LLC, for
a Planned Unit Development Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Design
Guidelines/Site Plan review to allow expansion of the building located at 5650 Memorial
Avenue North, and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be the same as hereby recommended to 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.B.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. All exterior mechanical equipment, either on the roof or ground mounted will
need to be screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e. of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material and color
selection.
4. The Applicant shall provide an inventory of the trees to be removed. All tree
removal and replacement plans shall be subject to review and approval of the
City Arborist.
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5. The access plans and fire hydrant locations are subject to review and approval of
the Fire Marshal.
6. No materials or storage of completed inventory shall be stored outside of
the building.
7. All conditions of the PUD approvals granted for the subject site shall remain in
effect and shall be enforced.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 8th day
of July 2021.
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ATTACHMENT A
Planned Unit Development(PUD) Amendment,
Conditional Permit& Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review
WINN LLC
5650 Memorial Ave. N.
Washington County GEO Code: 06.029.20.24.0018
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, WATE Addition
Street Address: 5650 Memorial Ave. N.
ATTACHMENT B
Planned Unit Development(PUD)Amendment,
Conditional Permit&Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review
WINN LLC
5650 Memorial Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Applicant- City Site Review Meeting: June 23,2021
Planning Commission Public Hearing& Recommendation: July 8,2021
Required Approvals: PUD Amendment& CUP
City Council 4/5
Planned Unit Development 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)
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)