HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-09 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK IHEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT THE
REQUEST BY APPLEBEE RESTAURANT FOR A
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ENTRANCE VESTIBULE AND
A SIGN VARJANCE FOR PROPERTY AT 13625 60 STREET NORTH
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from
Applebee's Restaurant for a site plan review for an entrance vestibule and a sign variance to
allow wall mounted signs on three different facades of the building located at 13625 60 Street
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 subject property is zoned CBL', Central Business District ul which
restaurants are a listed permitted use and
4. A sign variance is required to allow a wall mounted sign on a third facade
of the building and overall wall signage that exceeds 100 square feet of sign area; and
5. The proposed 50 square foot vestibule requires site plan and building
review under the Central Business District Design Guidelines; and
6. The City staff prepared a memorandum dated April 25, 2002 reviewing
the request; and
7. The memorandum dated April 25, 2002 recommended the request be
approved with conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 9, 2002
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearin and made the
following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVER BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Applebee's Restaurant for a site plan review for an entrance
vestibule and a sign variance to allow wall mounted signs on three different facades and
overall wall signage that exceeds 104 square feet of sign area on a building located at
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13 625 60 Street North; and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the Cit ouncil of the City of Oak Park '
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approval subject to the following conditions:
1. one additional wall mounted sign not to exceed 10 square feet and to be allowed on the
east elevation of Applebee's Restaurant,
2. The sign shall be illuminated during regulax business hours and must be turned off after
1:00 AM.
3. The neon sign shall not flash or rotate in any manner.
4. The two "to go" parking spaces will be permitted.
5. Landscaping and screening shall be subject to the review and approval of the Ci
ty
Arborist.
Recommended by the Pl Commission of the City of oak Park Heights this 9 day
y
of May 2002,
George Vogt /Chair
ATTEST:
Kimberly Kam per, Actin Cit Administrator
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Attachment A
Lot 1 Bloch 1 Haase Addition
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Attachment B
Applebee's Site Plan Review and Variance
Application Form
Fees
Plan Sets
Written and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
Mailing list from Washington County.
Proof of Ownership /Authorization to Proceed
Property Tax Statement
Site Plan
Planting Plan
Architectural Plans and Elevations
Signage Plans
Lighting Plans