HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-07 OPH Ltr to ApplicantCity of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N.* Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • (651) 439-4439 • Fax 439-0574
June 7, 2004
Mr. Steve Johnson
North American Properties
300 Prairie Center Drive - Suite 225
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
RE: Conditional Use Permit
Dear Steve,
Enclosed you will fmd three (3) copies of the CUP necessary for Discount Tire. Please forward the
documents to the appropriate party (owner 1 operator) for their signature. Once completed, please mail back
to my attention and 1 will have the documents recorded.
Please note that the Exhibit A site plan, the geo-code and final plat number will be added at a later date.
Cc: Mark Vierling
Julie Hultman
1 ft to contact me.
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City mis ator
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Address: 3800 Prarie Court Drive #225
Eden Prarie, MN 55344
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR
DISCOUNT TIRE
TO BE LOCATED IN LOT 2
THE SHOPPE S OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION
Planners File No.: 798.02- Date Issued: May 25, 2004
Legal Description: (Washington County Geo. Codes 05.029.21.
Lots 2, Block 1, The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights 2nd Addition,
Owner: Discount Tire
c/o The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights LLC
Present Zoning District: B -2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 401.30
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR:
A conditional use permit is required to allow automotive repair and tire stores
General Description:
Location of a Tire sales and repair business in the southern portion of retail shopping center site west of
Norell Ave. North of 58th Street and East of Krueger Lane. (Phase I is the Kohl's main center development)
lI. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROVISIONS.
1. The solid overhead service doors on the east facade of the Discount Tire building should be
replaced with partial glass doors, subject to review and approval of City staff.
2. The Planning Commission recommends that a variance be granted for signage to allow only the
following wall signs at Discount Tire:
Discount Tire:
One 98 square foot lighted sign on the north elevation
One 98 square foot lighted sign on the east elevation
One 98 square foot unlighted sign on the west elevation
3. The applicant shall receive and retain, if required, a Hazardous Generators License from
Washington County for the Discount Tire operation.
4. All automobile repair activities shall be limited to 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 service areas.
5. There shall be no exterior storage of automobile parts, parked cars, or related items on the site.
All storage shall be internal to the building. Any cars to be stored outside of the building shall be in full
working order,
6. All noise created from operations on the site shall be in conformance with Section 401.15.B.11
of the Zoning Ordinance.
And the City Council has made the following findings in granting this permit:
1. The visual appearance of the site and building shall be enhanced if the service doors are kept
closed, except when vehicles are being moved in and out of the building.
2. Landscape screening alone, especially during the winter months, will not effectively screen the
service area from the adjoining Ruby Tuesday's restaurant and Eagles picnic area.
3. Keeping the doors closed will contain any external impact that may result from the Discount Tire
operations.
III. Reference Attachment:
Attached Site Plan-Exhibit "A"
The terms and conditions of the Planned Unit Development Permit as recorded of record in the office of the
Washington County Recorder as Document are hereby incorporated by reference herein and
made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set forth their hands and seals.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Date: By
David Beaudet
Mayor
Date: By
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
DISCOUNT TIRE INC.
Date: By
Its
Exhibit A
Site Plan