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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-14 Updated Resolution to CC Packet Enclosure UPDATED 11/14/22 SEE CONDITION 10 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 TIM SIEGFRIED OF CROIXVIEW HOLDINGS, LLC FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND WAREHOUSE AT 5416 STAGECOACH TRAIL NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Tim Siegfried of Croixview Holdings for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for outdoor storage and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for construction of a new office building and warehouse at 5416 Stagecoach Trail 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. 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-W, Business Warehouse District. Office buildings and warehouses are a permitted use, and a Conditional Use Permit is required to allow outdoor storage; and 4. The plans that have been submitted to date are in a preliminary format. The Applicant has requested the Conditional Use Permit review of conceptual plans so that there is an assurance that the project can move forward prior to securing the property. If the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the final plans will be produced and reviewed by the Planning Commission, with final approval by the City Council; and 5. Design Guideline/Site Plan approval is required for the new building and site improvements; and 6. City staff prepared a planning report dated November 3, 2022, reviewing the request; and 7. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit, and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 10, 2022, meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended the application 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 Tim Siegfried of Croixview Holdings for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for outdoor storage and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for construction of a new office building and warehouse at 5416 Stagecoach Trail North 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 the following, subject to the conditions as follows: • Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage • Site Plan/Design Standards Review 1. Final plans shall be provided including details on screening, landscaping, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, mechanical screening, signage, and any site or building changes subject to review of the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council. 2. The access points are subject to review and approval of Washington County. 3. The final grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. The drainage plans shall be subject to the review of the Middle St. Croix Watershed District. 4. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The final plans shall be subject to City Staff. 2 5. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 6. The final berming, landscape, fencing and tree removal/replacement plans are subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 7. All signage shall be subject to final review and approval of City Staff for conformance with Zoning Ordinance standards. 8. All noise generated from the store shall be compliant with Section 401.15.B.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. The service doors to the building shall be always closed except when vehicles are moved in and out of the warehouse building. 9. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. 10. There shall be no parking of vehicles on the north driveway except for in designated parking stalls. 11. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof or visible from street level or from neighboring properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building façade materials and in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning Ordinance. 12. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the building design, transparency of the front facade and compatibility with the Design Guidelines. 13. The Planning Commission was favorable to, and the City Council approves the building material selection and colors. 14. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Agreement. The development agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. 15. The Applicant shall dedicate to the City at no cost an easement on the subject property, as required by the City Engineer, to accommodate a six (6) foot trail as shown in the Conceptual Landscape Plan. The timeline for such trail construction is unknown at this time and is anticipated to be in coordination with a future Washington County regional trail project. This condition and easement may be voided by the City in its related documentation in event Washington County does not provide two access points onto Stagecoach Trail North as shown on the Site Plan. 3 Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of November 2022. Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator 4