HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-24 CC Resolution 23-10-35 RESOLUTION NO. 23-10-35
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 MADELINE FISCHER, REPRESENTING
JOHNSTON CREDIT SHELTER TRUST/HOUSE PAWS HOME
VETERNINARY CARE AT 14231 60TH STREET NORTH FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CLINIC FOR
ANIMALS AND FOR PARKING, BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Madeline Fischer,
representing Johnston Credit Shelter Trust/House Paws Home Veterinary Care at 14231
60th Street North for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a clinic for animals and for
parking; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning
Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended the application 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 R-B Residential/Business Transitional District in
which clinics for people and animals requires a Conditional Use Permit; and
4. House Paws is a mobile veterinary practice that provides veterinary
services to dogs and cats. The office will be in the existing structure that was formally
used by Valley Trophy. The vans used for the mobile surface will be parked at the
subject site. In-clinic surgeries, dental procedures and X-rays will be done onsite one or
two days per week; and
5. A Conditional Use Permit is required to allow additional parking stalls,
where 14 are shown on the site plan and 10 are required; and
6. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 5, 2023, reviewing the
request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow
a clinic for animals and for parking. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment
of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 12, 2023.
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 Madeline Fischer, representing Johnston Credit
Shelter Trust/House Paws Home Veterinary Care at 14231 60th Street North for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a clinic for animals and for parking, 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
with the following conditions:
• Conditional Use Permit for an Animal Clinic
• Conditional Use Permit for Number of Parking Stalls
1. Phase 2 improvements to the site or any significant changes to the Phase 1 plans
or use shall require an Amended Conditional Use Permit
2. The site improvements shall be completed in conformance with the site/paving
plan dated August 25, 2023.
3. The driveway and parking areas shall be curbed and paved by October 1, 2025.
The Applicant shall provide a curb, paving and drainage/stormwater plan subject
to approval of the City Engineer.
4. The Applicant shall be required to combine Lots 7 and 8 through the
Administrative Subdivision process.
5. The traffic study is subject to review and any conditions of the City Engineer.
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6. The Planning Commission and City Council were satisfied with the adequacy of
the natural screening to the south and west of the subject site. Trees on Lot 7
shall not be removed except with review of the City Arborist.
7. Overnight boarding of animals and no outdoor runs for animals shall be allowed.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Animals shall be leashed or in a carrier at all times they are outside of the
building.
11. Any new signage for the subject site shall be in conformance with the Zoning
Ordinance and require a sign permit.
12. 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.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 24th day of
October 2023.
dxILA,/ G
M, rcComber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jac Ye, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow
Veterinarian Clinic& Office
At
14231 60th St.N.
Johnson Credit Shelter Trust/
House Paws Home Veterinary Care
Legal Description: Lot 7 & 8, Block 1, Gregory Garin and Grays Addition
Washington County Property Identification Numbers: 04.029.20.22.0017
04.029.20.22.0015
Physical Address: 14231 60th St. N.
ATTACHMENT B
•
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow
Veterinarian Clinic & Office
At
14231 60th St.N.
Johnson Credit Shelter Trust/
House Paws Home Veterinary Care
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: October 12, 2023
Conditional Use Permit:
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)