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Recommendation:
Based upon the review which follows, our office recommends
approval of the submitted PUD amendment for,the St. Croix Mall
contingent upon the resolution of the following conditions:
1. Curbed islands are provided as identified in Exhibit D and
landscaped in a compatible fashion with the balance of the
submitted landscape plan.
2. Typical parking stall and drive aisle dimensions are shown
on the site plan in accordance with minimum City standards.
3. The curb cut locations and widths along Osgood Avenue are
found to be acceptable by the City Engineer and Washington
County.
4. The green area between the east parking lot adjacent to
Herbergers and Osgood Avenue is given additional landscaping
treatment with shade and /or ornamental trees and shrubbery.
5. The east curb of the drive aisle across from the small shop
area is designated "no parking" to allow for proper truck
maneuvering.
6. A trash facility is designated on the site plan in
accordance with the comments stated in this report.
7. Specific language be included in the development agreement
regarding building facade renovation and requiring specific
City Council and /or Building Inspector approval.
8. A comprehensive signage plan is submitted and approved prior
to occupancy of any of the expansion area.
9. A grading and drainage plan and utility plan is submitted
and approved by the City Engineer.
10. Subject to the comments of other City staff.
CASE ANALYSIS
Land Use. The site is zoned B -2, General Business. The proposed
uses within the Mall expansion have been found to be permitted in
a B -2 District.
Setbacks. The Mall with its proposed expansion exceeds all the
required B -2 building setback requirements.
Gradinq and Drainage., The site currently has a significant
change in grade between the existing Mall and Osgood Avenue. The
applicant is proposing to take advantage of this grade change by
placing the two -story Herbergers Store at this location. The
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1989
Call to order by Mayor Sommerfeldt at 7:00 p.m. Present:
O'Neal, Seggelke, Kern, Eckberg and Wilson. Absent: Doerr.
Clerk read public hearing notice and presented affidavit of
publication for tax increment financing request submitted by
Watson (Centers, Inc. Mayor called -for comments -and discussion
ensued.;
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Doerr arrived at 7:15 p.m.
O'Neal, by Kern, moved to close hearing. 5 aye votes.
Hearingiclosed.
Seggelke, seconded by O'Neal, moved to grant concept approval on
above request, contingent on City Auditor's memorandum dated June
26, 1989 and City Attorney's comments. 5 aye votes. Carried.
O'Neal,,seconded by Seggelke, moved to schedule a public hearing
to designate a tax increment financing district. Hearing to be
held Monday, August 7, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. 5 aye votes. Carried.
Clerk read public hearing notice, presented affidavit of
publication and mailing list for Planned Unit Development
amendment request from Watson Centers, Inc. relating to the St.
Croix Mall. Mayor called for comments and discussion ensued.
O'Neal, seconded by Doerr, moved to close hearing. 5 aye votes.
Hearing closed.
Seggelke, seconded by O'Neal, moved to approve above request V
contingent on City Planner's letter dated June 21, 1989. Roll
call vote taken with 5 aye votes cast. Carried.
Clerk read public hearing notice and presented affidavit of
publication relating to the amendment of Liquor Ordinance #1202.
Mayor called for comments. Doerr, seconded by O'Neal, moved to
close hearing. 5 aye votes. Hearing closed.
O'Neal, seconded by Doerr, moved to adopt Resolution #89 -6 -29
amending Ordinance #1202 affecting permissible hours of sale of
intoxicating liquor and repealing surety bond requirements. Roll
call vote with 5 aye votes cast. Resolution adopted.
O'Neal, seconded by Kern, moved to adopt Resolution #89 -6 -30
accepting bid from Miller Excavating for miscellaneous
construction services and equipment. Contract to be in effect
for a two -year period. Roll call vote taken with 5 aye votes
cast. Resolution adopted.