HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-09 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
ti PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursda October 9, 2003
Excerpt From A M inutes
Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair
Runk, Commissioners Li1 Oswald and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner
Richards and Commission Liaison McComber.
Public Hearin
B. De n n M1
y -Hecker Conversion Van Center — Conditional Use Permit: To consider a re
for Conditional use permit for expandedretail auto sales at Denn Hecker Conversion Van
Center, located at 14738 601hSt. N.
Cit Planner Richards reviewed the re q uest, notin situation of applicant havin moved into site
prior to re and explained re for conditional use permit to operate business. Richards
reviewed the plannin report on the matter, provided the Commission with an issue anal and
discussed su conditions should the Commission elect to recommend approval.
Vice Chair Runk opened the hearin for public comment.
Bill Rambo — Denn Hecker Automotive Gro the applicant, was present and addressed the
Commission as to the plannin report and the conditions within. Mr. Rambo stated that the would
like to keep si on the front canop and keep the canop itself as it does provide shelter from
the elements and it will be expensive to -remove. He added that life of business is uncertain with the
brid and hi chan in discussion. Mr. Rambo stated that the have tried to fix the buildin
up and make it look g ood.
Discussion ensued as to si allowance and how the same is affected with combinin the two
P ropert y sites, site ownership issues in relation to pump area issues bein resolved, setbacks,
landscapin and canop
Vice Chair Runk, seconded b Commissioner Lil moved to close the public hearin Carried
5-0.
Continued discussion was had as to the matter of the 10' setback re q uirement.
Vice Chair Runk, seconded b Chair Dw moved totecon-nuend Cit Council approval of the
conditional use permit, sub to the followin conditions:
1. The Cit finds that the pro is consistent with the conditional use permit criteria found in
Section 401.30.E of the Zonin Ordinance.
2. The subject propert at 14738 601hStreet North be combined with the main dealership propert
at 14702 Goth Street North in compliance with Section 402, the Subdivision Ordinance. The lot
combination shall be completed within 30 da followin the Cit Council approval of the
conditional use permit.
3. No repair work or servicin of vehicles shall be allowed on the subject propert at 14738 60th
Street North.
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4. No signage shall be allowed on the subject property at 14738 60th Street North. The existing
signage on the canopy shall be removed within 30 days following City Council approval of the
conditional use permit.
5. The applicant shad submit a revised site plan indicating a 10 foot driveway and parking area
setback, parking areas, vehicle display areas, and access drives with concrete curb and gutter,
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. The parking lot and required landscape
improvements shall be completed no later than June 15, 2004.
6. The grading and drainage plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
7. The applicant shall reopen the driveway access to Osgood Avenue.
8. A landscape plan shall be submitted by the applicant, subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
9. The applicant shall submit a revised lighting photometric plan with all site lighting subject to
review and approval by the City.
10. Light shields shall be installed on the under canopy lights by December 15, 2003.
11. The use of an exterior broadcast paging system shall not be used on the subject property at
14738 60th Street North or at the main dealership property at 14702 60 Street North.
12. The site plan shall designate a total of four off - street parking stalls for employees and customers,
at least one of which must be disability accessible on the subject property at 14738 60th Street
North.
13. The building shall be inspected by the Building official to determine if a building perM t is
necessary for the completed improvements.
14. The applicant shall research the 12 foot easement on the west property line and willim Street
right-of-way. The applicant shall be required to vacate the easements and right-of-way if
required by the City Attorney.
15. Written documentation of closure is provided by the MPCA related to the contamination issues
at 14738 60th Street North.
16. Architectural lighting on the existing building at 14738 60 Street North shall be dimm at
night to a level that is acceptable to the City.
Carried 5-0.
Ad'ournment: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Oswald, moved to adjourn
at 8:02 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Approved by the Planning Commission: 11- 13 -03. 5 -0