HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-12 PC Recommending Resolution (Unsigned) • •
A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS O FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE R A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
REQUEST BY SC MALL, LLC F
AT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVE
THE ST. CROIX MALL SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights building received a
site request
mprovement at the
LLC for a planned unit development amendment to allow
St. Croix Mall; and
WHEREAS, after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the
Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The subject site is zoned B -2, General Business in which the St. Croix
Mall and its retail and office uses are a permitted use; and
4. Revisions to the exterior of the St. Croix Mali building and site including
the following require an amended planned unit development:
A. Remove former mall entrance canopy.
B. Remove sidewalk ramps located near former mall entrance.
C. Improve facade of former mall entrance canopy area.
D. Remove existing signs and light standards in parking lot in northwest quadrant.
E. Patch, sealcoat, re -stripe and landscape parking lot in northwest quadrant.
F. Install new light standards in parking lot in northwest quadrant.
G. Landscape parking islands and medians in parking lot in northwest quadrant.
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5. The City staff prepared a memorandum dated September 5, 2002
reviewing the request; and
6. The memorandum dated September 5, 2002 recommended that the request
be approved with conditions; and
7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their
September 12, 2002 meeting, took comments from the applicant and public, closed the public
hearing, and made the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, F
O
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by SC Mall, LLC for a planned unit development
amendment to allow building and site improvements at the St. Croix Mall and affecting the real
property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
be and the same hereby is recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Submit photometric for proposed parking lot lighting in compliance with Oak Park
Heights Code subject to City Staff review and approval.
2. Submit lighting fixture specifications in compliance with Oak Park Heights Code
subject to City Staff review and approval.
3. Submit documentation indicating that all proposed lighting fixtures meet the
performance standards set forth in Section 401.15.B.7.f.2. of the Oak Park Heights
Code.
4. Submit specifications for exterior building finish subject to City Council review and
approval.
5. Submit documentation indicating that all proposed landscaping meets the
requirements of Section 401.15.E. of the Oak Park Heights Code.
6. Placement of all fire hydrants and fire connections must be approved by the City Fire
Marshall.
7. Grading and drainage issues are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer
and review of the applicable watershed authority if required.
8. Any changes to existing utilities or construction over existing utility service lines is
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
9. The project architect shall work with City Staff in repositioning the disability
accessible stalls closer to the building entrance.
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Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 19 day
of September 2002.
George Vogt, Chair
ATTEST:
Kimberly Kamper, Acting City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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ATTACHMENT B
ITEMS COMPRISING APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
1. Reference Survey
2. Demolition Plan
3. Site Plan/Landscaping Plan
4. Parking Summary
5. Elevation/Planting Detail
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