HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-27 CC Resolution 25-05-15RESOLUTION NO.25-05-15
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 DOUGLAS AND MEGHAN HATALLA FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A GARAGE IN THE FRONT YARD AND FOR A REDUCED
SETBACK AT 15117 65T" STREET NORTH BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request by Douglas and
Meghan Hatalla (Applicants) for Conditional Use Permits to allow for construction of a
garage in the front yard and for a reduced setback at 15117 651h Street North; and after
having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights recommended that the application be approved with conditions. The City
Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and
resolution:
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-2 Single Family Residential District in which
single family dwellings and accessory structures are a permitted use; and
4. Section 401.15.C. Ld of the Zoning Ordinance requires 30-foot front yard
setbacks from 651h Street North and Paris Avenue, a five foot side yard setback and 30-
foot rear yard setback in the R-2 Single Family Residential District; and
5. The Applicants have proposed a 25 foot x 35 foot structure to be set back
nine feet from 65th Street North and 30 feet from Paris Avenue North; and
6. Section 401.15.D.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that all accessory
buildings be located in the rear yard except by Conditional Use Permit.
7. The Applicants have proposed placing the structure in the front yard in
that it is the only open space on the lot. The house, constructed in 1910, is in the area
considered the rear yard; and
8. The Applicant's have requested two Conditional Use Permits, one to
allow for placement of the structure in a front yard and the second for placement of the
garage nine feet from 651h Street North, where 30 feet is required.
9. City staff prepared a planning reports dated May 8, 2025, and May 22,
2025, reviewing the request; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 8, 2025
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended that the application be approved with conditions. The Planning
Commission added three conditions in addition to those recommended by City Staff:
The structure shall be turned 90 degrees and placed at the south setback
line of the property.
2. The structure shall be adjusted in size (if necessary) so that the 30 foot
setback from 65th Street, 30 feet from Paris Avenue, and the five foot
setback from the south property line is met.
The City shall ask the County to consider a four way stop at the
intersection of 651h Street and Paris Avenue North.
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 Douglas and Meghan Hatalla for Conditional Use
Permits to allow for construction of a garage in the front yard and for a reduced setback
at 15117 65th Street 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
with the following conditions:
1. The proposed garage structure of 25 feet x 35 feet is allowed to be constructed in
the front yard, and to be set back nine feet from 65th Street North and 30 feet from
Paris Avenue North.
2
The City Engineer will review the drainage for the site. The final grading for the
proposed structure shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
3. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the garage shall be screened.
4. The exterior of the proposed garage shall be finished with siding and in a color to
match the current principal building exterior.
5. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed garage,
6. The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure. All
applicable Building Code requirements shall be met.
7. The City shall ask the County to consider a four way stop at the intersection of
65th Street and Paris Avenue North.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 27th day of
May 2025.
ATTEST:
Cliuc u y. Deputy ayor
Jacob Ri1L ity Administrator
ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow Garage In Front Yard Setback
8�
To Allow A Reduction to Setback Requirements
Doug Hatalla
15117 65th St. N.
Washington County Parcel ID Number: 34.030.20.32.0021
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 2, McKenty's Addition
ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow Garage In Front Yard Setback
8
To Allow A Reduction to Setback Requirements
Doug Hatalla
15117 65th St. N.
Application Materials
■ Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: May 8. 2025
Required Approvals: CUP
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)