HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-24 NAC Ltr to ApplicantNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANT Sr INC*
4800 Olson Memorial Hi Suite 202, Golden Valle MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile., 763.231 .2561 planners@nacplannin
Ma 24, 2007
Sent via facsimile and U.S. Mail 952.512.8942
Mr. Erik Dove
Jerden LLC
Walden Automotive Group
4 M AY 2 5 2007
500 Ford Road
Minneapolis, MN 55426
RE: Oak Park Hei — Denn Hecker's Cadillac, Pontiac, GMC Dealership:
Memorial Avenue North and 58th Street
FILE NO: 798.02 — 07.06
Dear Mr. Dove:
The Cit of Oak Park Hei is in receipt of y our application submitted Ma 9, 2007
seekin consideration b the Cit for y our project. The application re a zonin
district amendment, conditional use permit, and variance for si to allow
consideration of a Denn Hecker's Cadillac, Pontiac, GIVIC dealership on the propert
With this letter, we are notif y ou that the application has been deemed incomplete
and the ori application and fees will be returned to y ou within 10 da b the - Cit
The application has been deemed incomplete for the followin reasons:
1. An ade explanation of wh the propert is proposed to be rezoned to B-2,
General Business from B-3, Hi Business and Warehouse District. If a B-2
District is re a Comprehensive Plan amendment would also need to be
applied for.
2. A preliminar plat should be submitted to establish the ri for the
extension of Mornin Dove Avenue and to create the appropriate blocks and lots
for the dealership site.
3. Gradin draina and utilit plans were not submitted. Draina calculations
were also not included in the application packet.
4. Complete landscapin si and li plans were not submitted.
Mr. Erik Dove
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5. As per the cooperative Agreement with the Brown's creek Watershed District
and the B -3 District, the site will require Zo percent green space coverage. The
plan includes an impervious surface coverage of 88 percent, not - meeting the
Brown's creek or city requirements.
Staff reviewed the application materials at a meeting on May 23, 2007. There were
significant concerns expressed related to the items listed above, as well as issues
related to roadway improvements that may be required for 58 Street and Memorial
Avenue North, and extension of Morning Dove Avenue. A pre - application meeting
should be held prior to your submitting a revised and complete application. I suggest
that you call Eric.Johnson, city Administrator, at 651.439.4439 to set up said meeting.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Scott D. Richards, AICP
Senior Planner
I)c: Eric Johnson