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TO: Tom Melena
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: July 21, 1999
RE: Oak Park Heights - Salem Evangelical Lutheran Preschool
FILE NO: 798.02 - 99.12
Please be advised that the Planning Commission, at their July 15, 1999 meeting, voted
unanimously to approve a request for a conditional use permit to allow Salem Lutheran to
convert an existing single family home at 6282 Panama Avenue North for a preschool
program. There were no residents from the surrounding neighborhood at the public
hearing. A representative of Salem Lutheran was present to answer questions.
The Planning Commission questioned the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance related
to allowing the conditional use permit as a preschool which is not specifically mentioned
in the listing of educational facilities in Section 401.26.E / 401.22.E. Staff indicated that
the preschool would be allowable under the religious institutions heading in that the
definition of churches allows for educational and other uses that are normally the function
of a church.
The Planning Commission recommended the conditional use permit with changes to the
conditions listed in the July 8, 1999 planning report. The revised conditions are as follows:
1. The preschool shall not exceed an enrollment of 25 children.
2. Documentation of obtaining applicable licences from the State of Minnesota shall
be provided.
3. No parking signs are to be posted on the west side of Panama Avenue along a
portion of the east property line of the subject site.
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4. All improvements recommended by the City Building Official, including
recommendation on restrooms and fire sprinkling, are completed, subject to review
and approval of the City Building Official.
5. The exterior of the structures are repainted and repaired as necessary.
6. A concrete sidewalk is installed from the south entrance to the structure to the
private driveway /sidewalk.
7. On -site playground equipment shall be limited to the rear (west) yard, with any
permanent equipment installation being subject to review and approval by the City
Building Official.
8. Three 8.5 x 20 parking stalls be stripped onto the existing driveway.
9. Use of the detached garage and the second floor of the structure shall be limited
to storage.
10. No signage shall be placed facing Panama Avenue. Any other proposed signage
shall conform to Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
11. The location and type of any additional exterior lighting, subject to review and
approval of City Staff.