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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-04 NAC MemorandumN INC MEMORANDUM pc: Kris Danielson Jack Ibarra NORTHWEST ASSOCIA) ED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH TO: Tom Melena FROM: Scott Richards DATE: November 4, 1999 RE: Oak Park Heights - Karmann Jack's CUP: Major Auto Repair FILE NO: 798.02 - 99.15 As you are aware, the City Council, at their October 26, 1999 meeting, voted to approve the Zoning Ordinance amendment to allow for major auto repair within the B-2, General Business District. A copy of the ordinance for approval is found as attached. Additionally, the City Council referred the issue of the conditional use permit for Karmann Jack's back to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. That conditional use permit is to allow for major auto repair including paint booths as an accessory to the automobile dealership at 14621 60th Street North. Now that the B-2 District has been amended, the Planning Commission can go forward with a recommendation on the conditional use permit for major auto repair. The planning report, dated October 5, 1999, provides the background information, review of the ordinance, and the staff recommendation on this issue. Staff has recommended favorably to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions listed in the report. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6 PHONE 6 1 2- 595- 9636 FAX 6 1 2-595-9837 E-MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 99 -401- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 401.30.E OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE ALLOWABLE CONDITIONAL USES UNDER THE B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO ALLOW AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND AUTO REPAIR MAJOR. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Amendment. That Section 401.30.E.6 of Chapter 401 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights is hereby amended to delete the same in its entirety and substitute the following therefore: "401.30.E.6. Open and outdoor services, sale, and rental as a principal or accessory use and automobile repair minor as an accessory use including new or used automotive, trucks, boats, or motorized vehicles and related accessory sales and provided that: a. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. b All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of this Ordinance. c. Sales and storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced and all paved areas are surrounded by concrete curbing. d. The architectural appearance, scale, construction materials, and functional plan of the building and site shall not be dissimilar to the existing nearby commercial and residential buildings, and shall not cause impairment in property values, or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the site. a Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City's ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the site. f All islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped. g A strip of not less than ten (10) feet shall be landscaped at the edge of all parking /driveway areas adjacent to lot lines and the public right -of -way. h All automobile repair activities shall be conducted within the principal structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed except when vehicles are being moved in or out of the service areas. J. Facilities on a site contiguous to any residential district shall not be operated between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise allowed by formal action of the City Council. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with Section 401.15.B.11 of this Ordinance. k. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City shall be installed. m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance. n. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met." Section 2. Amendment. That Section 401.30. E.10 of Chapter 401 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights is hereby added as follows: 2 "401.30.E.10. Automobile repair-major as an accessory use limited only to new and used automobile dealerships not including truck or other vehicle repair, provided that: a. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance. b. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of this Ordinance. c. Sales and storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced and all paved areas are surrounded by concrete curbing. d The architectural appearance, scale, construction materials, and functional plan of the building and site shall not be dissimilar to the existing nearby commercial and residential buildings, and shall not cause impairment in property values, or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the site. e. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City's ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the site. f. All islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped. g A strip of not less than ten (10) feet shall be landscaped at the edge of all parking /driveway areas adjacent to lot lines and the public right -of -way. h All automobile repair activities shall be conducted within the principal structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed except when vehicles are being moved in or out of the service areas. 1 Facilities on a site contiguous to any residential district shall not be operated between the hours of 1 0:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise allowed by formal action of the City Council. 3 ATTEST: Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with Section 401.15.B.11 of this Ordinance. k. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 1 A drainage system subject to the approval of the City shall be installed. m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance. n. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met." Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 26th day of October 1999. By: Thomas Melena, City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS By: David Schaaf, Mayor 4