HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-13 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 RYAN SEXTON REPRESENTING VET IQ FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RELATED TO SIGNAGE AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN EXTERIOR
STOREFRONT DOOR AND SITE CHANGES AT 5815 NORELL
AVENUE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Ryan Sexton
representing Vet IQ for a Conditional Use Permit for the number and amount of signage
and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for an exterior storefront door and site changes
at 5815 Norell 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 property is zoned B-2 General Business District in which retail uses
are a permitted use. Animal care services, such as Vet IQ are an accessory use in the B-2
District; and
4. A Conditional Use Permit is required to increase the allowable number
and square feet of signage; and
5. Based upon previous approvals, Walmart is limited to a total of 10 wall
signs and 484 square feet of sign face. Walmart updated its signage in March of 2020
with a total of 10 wall signs and 482.35 square feet of signage. Vet IQ is proposing two
additional wall signs, one 5.5 square feet and another 8.3 square feet for a total of
approximately 14 square feet of signage.
6. Change to the exterior of the building to add an exterior storefront door
and site changes require Design Guidelines/Site Plan review; and
7. City staff prepared a planning report dated May 6, 2021 reviewing the
request; and
8. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow
for a total of 12 wall signs and 500 square feet of sign area 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
9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 13, 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 Ryan Sexton representing Vet IQ for a Conditional
Use Permit for the number and amount of signage and Design Guidelines/Site Plan
Review for an exterior storefront door and site changes at 5815 Norell Avenue 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. Vet IQ shall apply for and be subject to a yearly administrative permit subject to
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
2. Overnight boarding of animals is not allowed in the Vet IQ space.
3. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with Section
401.15.B.11 of this Ordinance. Animal noise shall not create issues for adjacent
properties or for tenants within a multi-tenant building.
4. All animal waste shall be immediately disposed of in sealed containers and
removed from the 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.
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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 this condition after reasonable notice
the City reserve the right to rescind this CUP.
6. Animals shall be leashed at all times they are outside of the building.
7. Total signage for the site shall be allowed a total of 12 wall signs with no more
than 500 square feet of sign area as long as Vet IQ is a tenant of Walmart. If Vet
IQ leaves the Walmart space, the signs will be removed and the allowance of 10
wall signs and a total of 484 square feet of sign area for the Walmart shall be
restored.
8. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with
Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. The sign panels shall be illuminated in conformance with Section 401.15.G.4.K of
the Zoning Ordinance.
10. 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.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
13th day of May 2021.
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ATTACHMENT A
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Conditional Use Permit
Design Standards/Site Plan Review
Vet I.Q.
(Within Walmart)
Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.12.0048
Physical Address: 5815 Norell Ave.,N.
ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit
Design Standards/Site Plan Review
Vet I.Q
(Within Walmart)
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: May 13, 2021
Required Approvals: Conditional Use Permit
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)