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From: Julie Hultman
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To: Lmills@eckberglammers.com
Cc: Kevin Sandstrom
Subject: 14899 Upper 55th St N., OPH - CUP Recording
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Hi Again,
Please record the Benson Accessory Structure CUP with Washington County.
Appreciate your time!
Julie Hultman I Building Official
Planning & Code Enforcement
Office: 651.351.1661
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NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) SS.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS )
I, the undersigned being duly qualified and acting as Building Official for the City of Oak Park
Heights, Minnesota DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached document:
Conditional Use Permit
For
Construction of A Shed In The Side Yard,
A Reduced Setback,
And
A Second Accessory Structure
At
14899 Upper 55`h St., N.
City of Oak Park Heights
with the original thereof on file at the offices of the City of Oak Park Heights, and that the same is a
full, true, and complete copy of said document within the files of the City of Oak Park Heights.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Oak Park Heights, this 3rd day of
October, 2025.
Jurld
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED IN THE SIDE YARD, A REDUCED SETBACK, AND A
SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
AT 14899 55TH STREET NORTH
Planners File No. 236.05-25.02
Legal Description: (Washington County Geo. Code: 04.029.20.14.0050)
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A
Owner: Robert and Lisa Benson
14899 Upper 5511 Street North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Applicant: same
Site Address: 14899 Upper 551h Street North, Oak Park Heights
Date Approved: August 26, 2025
Date Issued: September 9, 2025
Present Zoning District: R-1, Single Family Residential
Conditional use required as set forth in Ordinance Chapter 401 Section 401.15.D.2; 401.15.D.3;
401.15.D.5
I. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Applicants applied to the City of Oak Park Heights for three
Conditional Use Permits relating to building a detached shed accessory structure totaling 160 sq.
ft. The property has an existing 1,232 sq. ft. single family residential dwelling structure and existing
916 sq. ft. detached garage. The proposed shed at 160 sq. ft. plus existing garage brings total
accessory structure space to 1,076 sq. ft., which is under the allowable maximum of 1,200 sq. ft
Accessory structures are required to be located in the rear yard by ordinance but that is not possible
for Applicants given the size and configuration of this lot and placement of the existing home and
detached garage, necessitating a conditional use permit.
The lot has two side lot lines for setback purposes, with both setbacks being 5 feet. Applicants
applied for a variance from the 5-foot setback that would place the shed next to the existing deck
and closer than 6 feet to other buildings. The accessory structure will be constructed to meet fire
code on the inside in order to justify being closer than 6 feet to other buildings. The accessory
structure will not exceed 20 feet in height and will not be located within an existing easement area.
The justification for the reduced setback to the side lot line and placement in the side yard, which
the Council found reasonable and justifiable, is that one small area exists to gain access to the rear
yard, and given the placement of the principal structure and detached garage on the lot there is no
other reasonably available area to build an accessory shed structure in compliance with the zoning
code requirements without a CUP variance to the requirements. Further, the size of the requested
accessory structure does not bring the total square feet of accessory structures over the 1,200 sq.
feet limit. The City Council determined via passage of Resolution to grant the permits requested
for the side -yard placement, reduced side -yard setback, and second accessory structure, subject to
the terms expressed below.
The City of Oak Park Heights approved the requested conditional uses by Resolution 25-08-21 of the
City Council dated August 26, 2025, and subject to the reasonable conditions and restrictions
imposed as follows:
1. The final grading for the proposed structure shall be subject to approval of the City
Engineer. If the proposed structure creates any adverse water runoff impact to the adjacent
property, the Applicant/Owner shall take measures to mitigate the issues subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer.
2. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be screened.
3. The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a color to match the
current principal building exterior.
4. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed.
5. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure. All
applicable Building Code requirements shall be met including fire code issues noted
herein.
II. Reference Attachment:
The Owner's updated site plan as approved by the City Council and the reports of the City Planner
dated August 6, 2025 and August 19, 2025 are annexed hereto as "Exhibit B" by reference.
III. Abandonment: This permit requires continuous use in order to preserve the Conditional Uses granted
by the City under the terms hereof. Any discontinuation or abandonment of the uses permitted
hereunder upon the site for a period of 12 continuous months shall constitute abandonment and void
the permit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set forth their hands and seals.
Date: ZC zO Z"*
Date: I ! S 1 202,55—
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIG
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Chuck Erougherty, Mayor
By
loco Kfe. City Administrator
Robert Benson, Owner
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Robert Benson
Lisa Benson, Owner
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This instrument drafted by:
Kevin S. Sandstrom, Esq.
Eckberg Lammers, P.C.
1809 Northwestern Ave.
Stillwater, MN 55082
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot Eight (8), Block Four (4), BREKKE HEIGHTS No. 2, according to the plat thereof on file and of record
in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Washington County, Minnesota.
P.I.D. 04.029.20.14.0050
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EXHIBIT "B"
FINAL SITE PLAN AND PLANNER'S REPORTS DATED 8/6/25 and 8/19/25
TPC3801 Thurston Avenue N. Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 7B3.231 .5840
Facsimile: 763, 427.0520
TPC05-Plannin9Co-corn
Enclosure 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jacob Rife
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: August 6, 2025
RE: Oak Park Heights — Setback Conditional Use Permit for Accessory
Building — 14899 Upper 55th Street North
TPC FILE: 236.05 — 25.02
BACKGROUND
Robert and Lisa Benson (Applicants) have submitted an application for Conditional Use
Permits (CUP) to allow for construction of a accessory building. The application is for
three Conditional Use Permits, to allow a reduced setback from what is required, for a
second accessory structure, and for construction in a side yard for an accessory
building at 14899 Upper 55th Street North. The proposed accessory building is 160
square feet.
The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1:
Project Narrative and Information Sheet
Exhibit 2:
Location Map
Exhibit 3:
Site Plan
Exhibit 4:
Building Plans
Exhibit 5:
Site Photos
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project description and justification for the application is as follows and found as
Exhibit 1.
We would like to build a shed next to our deck, not by our back property line as there is
no room.
We would like to use this new shed to store our lawn mower and other yard equipment
because of the fumes they produce, and we use our garage for family gatherings.
Due to the landscape already in place, there is no room for a shed. Please see the
pictures included with the development application. As you can see, there is only one
small area for us to gain access to our backyard.
The area for the shed is already in place from where we took down the bunny
shed/hutch.
Accessory building will not exceed 20 feet in height. Accessory building will be closer
than 5 feet from the side lot line and closer than 6 feet from other buildings. The
structure will meet fire code on the inside to be closer than the 6 feet. Accessory
building will not be located within a utility and/or drainage easement.
Current detached garage is 916 square feet. Accessory building is 160 square feet with
a total of 1076 square feet, which is under the 1200 square feet allowed.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan
The property is designated as low density residential in the Comprehensive Plan
Proposed Land Use Map. The request for the new accessory building is consistent with
the Comprehensive policies related to low density land use.
Zoning
The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District. The accessory building
requirements in Section 401.15.D of the Zoning Ordinance require that the structures be
in a rear yard, be five or more feet from side lot lines, eight feet from the rear lot line and
six feet from any other structure on the same lot, unless requirements of the Building
Code are addressed.
Accessory buildings are required to be in the rear yard. In this case, the shed will be
placed in the side yard adjacent to the house. The Applicants have indicated that the
trees and existing landscaping would not allow placement in the rear yard. The
proposed shed would replace a bunny hutch that has been removed. A Conditional Use
Permit would be required for the proposed structure in the side yard.
The Applicants have provided a site plan that indicates the placement of the structure
two feet from the side yard and two feet from the house. The Zoning Ordinance requires
a five-foot setback and six-foot setback to the house unless Building Code requirements
are met. There is a fence that surrounds the proposed shed location and provides
screening from the street and from the side yard. The Applicant has indicated that the
shed will be constructed in accordance with the Building Code to allow a two -foot
separation distance. A Conditional Use Permit will be required for the proposed setback.
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The size limit for attached and detached accessory building size on a lot is 1,200 square
feet and the accessory buildings cannot exceed 25 percent of the total area of the rear
yard. The combined size of the two structures will be 1076 square feet in compliance
with the ordinance. The existing detached structure is in the rear yard and occupies
17.7 percent of that area.
The Zoning Ordinance indicates that construction of more than one private garage or
storage structure for each single-family property requires a Conditional Use Permit. The
proposed shed, at 160 square feet in size in addition to the existing garage, would
require a Conditional Use Permit.
Drainage
The City Engineer will review the drainage for the site. Measures may need to be taken
to mitigate any drainage from the shed roof onto the adjacent property, subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer.
Criteria for Reduced Setback
Section 401.15.C.1.e.5) of the Zoning Ordinance specifies criteria for the reduction of a
setback by Conditional Use Permit:
5) A required yard on a lot may be reduced by a conditional use permit if the
following conditions are met:
a) The reduction of setback requirements is based upon a specific
need or circumstance which is unique to the property in question
and which, if approved, will not set a precedent which is contrary to
the intent of this Ordinance.
Comment: There is limited area in the rear yard to add a shed with the
existing garage, trees, and landscaping.
b) Property line drainage and utility easements as required by the
City's Subdivision Ordinance are provided and no building will
occur upon this reserved space.
Comment: The City Engineer will review the drainage.
c) The reduction will work toward the preservation of trees or unique
physical features of the lot or area.
Comment: The placement of the shed in the side yard would not
interfere with existing trees and landscaping.
d) If affecting a north lot line, the reduction will not restrict sun access
from the abutting lots.
Comment: The proposed structure should not create any sun access
issues.
e) The reduction will not obstruct traffic visibility, cause a public safety
problem and complies with Section 401.15.B.6 of this Ordinance.
Comment: The proposed structure should not create any visibility or
safety issues.
t) The conditions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are
considered and satisfactorily met.
Comment: The conditions are reviewed in this report.
Accessory Building Requirements
Section 401.15.D provides a list of requirements for construction of an accessory
building on a property. Please find a review of those criteria:
1. Connection with Principal Building. An accessory building shall be considered
an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building
by a covered passageway.
Comment: The house and shed will not be attached.
2. Location. No accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required
yard other than the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit
according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this
Ordinance.
Comment: A Conditional Use Permit has been requested to allow the shed
structure in the side yard setback area.
3. Height(Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height
or exceed the height of the principal structure on the lot. Accessory buildings
shall be five (5) feet or more from side lot lines, eight (8) feet from the rear lot line
and shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structures providing
the requirements of the Building Code are met. Accessory buildings shall not be
located within a utility and/or drainage easement unless written approval is
obtained from the easement holder. The setback and height requirements under
this provision may be varied by approval of a conditional use permit as provided
for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
Comment: A Conditional Use Permit has been requested for a setback of two
feet from the side property line where five feet is required. The proposed setback
from the house is two feet that will be addressed to comply with Building Code.
All other setback and height requirements will be met.
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4. Lot Coverage. No accessory building or detached garage or combination thereof
within a residential district shall occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
area of the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to
the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
Comment: The garage occupies 17 percent of the rear yard area. The proposed
shed will be in the side yard.
5. Number of Structures. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of
more than one (1) private garage or storage structure for each detached single-
family dwelling, commercial, industrial, public or institutional building except by
approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section
401.03 and 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Every detached single-family
dwelling unit erected after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be so located
on the lot so that at least a two (2) car garage, either attached or detached, can
be located on said lot.
Comment: There is an existing garage on the lot. A Conditional Use Permit is
required to have a second accessory structure on the lot.
6. Size. No accessory building for single family dwellings or combination of
attached and detached accessory buildings shall exceed one thousand, two
hundred (1,200) square feet of floor area, except by conditional use permit as
provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
Comment: The total area of the two detached structures will be 1,076 square
feet.
7. Administrative Approvals. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square
feet or less and in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance may be
approved by the Building Official without a building permit and may be in excess
of the number of structures allowable in Section 401.15.D.5. above.
Comment: Not applicable.
8. Building Permit. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of an
accessory building in a residential district when an existing detached garage or
other accessory building is located on the same lot, except by conditional use
permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this
Ordinance.
Comment: A Conditional Use Permit is required.
9. Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning
cooling structures or condensers, swimming pools, and the like which generates
noise may be located in a side yard except for side yards abutting streets where
equipment is fully screened from view.
Comment: Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed will
need to be screened.
10. Compatibility. The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the
accessory building and in the principal building. All accessory buildings shall also
be compatible with the principal building on the lot. "Compatible" means that the
exterior appearance of the accessory building including roof pitch and style is not
at variance with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural
standpoint.
Comment: The exterior of the shed will need to be designed to complement
the current principal building exterior.
Conditional Use Permits
The conditional use permit criteria, found in Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance, are found as follows:
1. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
2. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
3. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
4. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
5. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
6. The demonstrated need for such use.
7. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
8. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
9. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Comment: The Planning Commission should comment if any of these criteria will
be at odds with the Conditional Use Permits proposed for the site. There is
limited area in the rear yard to construct a shed. The shed should not have an
impact on the adjoining property because of an existing fence, and there is no
impact on public services or traffic.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission should consider the application for Conditional Use Permits
(CUP) to allow for construction of an accessory building at 14899 Upper 55th Street
North. If the Planning Commission is favorable to the request, it should consider the
following conditions:
1. The final grading for the proposed structure shall be subject to approval of
the City Engineer. If the proposed structure creates any adverse water
runoff impact to the adjacent property, the Applicant/Owner shall take
measures to mitigate the issues subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
2. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be
screened.
3. The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a
color to match the current principal building exterior.
4. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed.
5. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the
structure. All applicable Building Code requirements shall be met.
6.
PC: Julie Hultman
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Exhibit 1
Project Narrative and Information Sheet
We would like to build a shed next to our deck, not by our back property line as there is no
room.
We would use this new shed to store our lawn mower and other yard equipment because
of the fumes they produce and we use our garage for family gatherings.
Due to the landscape already in place, there is no room for a shed... Please see the pictures
included with development application. As you can see, there is only one small area for us
to gain access to our backyard.
The area for the shed is already in place from where we took down the bunny shed/hutch.
Thank you for your consideration on this project.
Robert & Lisa Benson
14899 Upper 55th Street North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
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Date: August 26, 2025
New Business
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Scott Richards, City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Conditional Use Permits for Accessory Building — 14899 Upper 55th Street
North
BACKGROUND:
Robert and Lisa Benson (Applicants) have submitted an application for Conditional Use Permits
(CUP) to allow for construction of an accessory building. The application is for three Conditional
Use Permits, to allow a reduced setback from what is required, for a second accessory structure,
and for construction in a side yard for an accessory building at 14899 Upper 55th Street North. The
proposed accessory building is 160 square feet. The property is zoned R-1 Single Family
Residential District.
The Planning Commission, at their August 14, 2025, meeting, held a public hearing and
recommended the application for the Conditional Use Permit with conditions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DOES ACTION REQUIRE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS? No
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Resolution 25-08-21
ATTACHMENTS:
Planning Report
Resolution 25-08-01
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3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763.231 .5840
Facsimile: 763.427.0520
TPCTPC@PlanningCo.com
MEMORANDUM
TO Jacob Rife
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE- August 19, 2025
RE Oak Park Heights — Conditional Use Permits for Accessory Building
— 14899 Upper 55th Street North — City Council
TPC FILE 236.05 — 25.02
BACKGROUND
Robert and Lisa Benson (Applicants) have submitted an application for Conditional Use
Permits (CUP) to allow for construction of an accessory building. The application is for
three Conditional Use Permits, to allow a reduced setback from what is required, for a
second accessory structure, and for construction in a side yard for an accessory
building at 14899 Upper 55th Street North. The proposed accessory building is 160
square feet. The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District.
The Planning Commission, at their August 14, 2025, meeting, held a public hearing and
recommended the application for the Conditional Use Permit with conditions.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Planning Report with Exbibits — August 6, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project description and justification for the application is as follows and found as
Exhibit 1.
We would like to build a shed next to our deck, not by our back property line as there is
no room.
We would like to use this new shed to store our lawn mower and other yard equipment
because of the fumes they produce, and we use our garage for family gatherings.
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Due to the landscape already in place, there is no room for a shed. Please see the
pictures included with the development application. As you can see, there is only one
small area for us to gain access to our backyard.
The area for the shed is already in place from where we took down the bunny
shed/hutch.
Accessory building will not exceed 20 feet in height. Accessory building will be closer
than 5 feet from the side lot line and closer than 6 feet from other buildings. The
structure will meet fire code on the inside to be closer than the 6 feet. Accessory
building will not be located within a utility and/or drainage easement.
Current detached garage is 916 square feet. Accessory building is 160 square feet with
a total of 1076 square feet, which is under the 1200 square feet allowed.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should consider the application for Conditional Use Permits to allow for
construction of an accessory building at 14899 Upper 55th Street North. If the City
Council is favorable to the request, it should consider the following conditions found
below and in the draft Resolution:
The final grading for the proposed structure shall be subject to approval of
the City Engineer. If the proposed structure creates any adverse water
runoff impact to the adjacent property, the Applicant/Owner shall take
measures to mitigate the issues subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
2. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be
screened.
3. The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a
color to match the current principal building exterior.
4. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed.
5. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the
structure. All applicable Building Code requirements shall be met.
PC: Julie Hultman
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RESOLUTION NO.25-08-21
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 ROBERT AND LISA BENSON FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A SHED IN THE SIDE YARD, FOR A REDUCED SETBACK,
AND TO ALLOW A SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 14899
UPPER 55TH STREET NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request by Robert and Lisa
Benson (Applicants) for Conditional Use Permits to allow for construction of a shed in
the side yard, for a reduced setback, and to allow a second accessory structure at 14899
Upper 55'h 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:
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-1 Single Family Residential District in which
single family dwellings and accessory structures are a permitted use; and
4. 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; and
5. The Applicants have proposed placing the 160 square foot structure in the
side yard in that with topography and existing trees and landscaping, there is limited
space for the shed in the rear yard; and
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6. Section 401.15.D.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a five foot side yard
setback, eight foot rear lot line setback, and six foot separation from any other building
unless requirements of the Building Code are met; and
7. The Applicants have proposed the shed to be set back two feet from the
house and two feet from the east property line; and
8. The shed shall be constructed to meet Building Code requirements and
drainage issues will be addressed with the narrow setback; and
9. Section 401.15.D.5 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use
Permit for more than one detached accessory structure on a lot; and
10. There is an existing garage on the property; and
11. The Applicant's have requested three Conditional Use Permits, one to
allow for construction of a shed in the front yard, one for a reduced setback, a third to
allow a second accessory structure at 14899 Upper 55th Street North; and
12. City staff prepared a planning reports dated August 6, 2025, and August
19, 2025, reviewing the request; and
13. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 14, 2025,
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended that the application be approved 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 Robert and Lisa Benson for Conditional Use
Permits to allow for construction of a shed in the side yard, for a reduced setback, and to
allow a second accessory structure at 14899 Upper 55th 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 final grading for the proposed structure shall be subject to approval of
the City Engineer. If the proposed structure creates any adverse water
runoff impact to the adjacent property, the Applicant/Owner shall take
measures to mitigate the issues subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
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2. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be
screened.
The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a
color to match the current principal building exterior.
4. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed.
5. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the
structure. All applicable Building Code requirements shall be met.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 26t" day of
August 2025.
Chuck Dougherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Rife, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow For Construction of A Shed In The Side Yard,
For A Reduced Setback,
And
To Allow For A Second Accessory Storage Structure
At
14899 Upper 55th St. N.
Washington County Property Identification Number: 04.029.20.14.0050
Physical Address: 14899 Upper 551h St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow For Construction of A Shed In The Side Yard,
For A Reduced Setback,
And
To Allow For A Second Accessory Storage Structure
At
14899 Upper 55" St. N.
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: August 14, 2025
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)
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