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RESOLUTION NO.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY GOLDRIDGE GROUP, LOCATED SOUTH OF 58
STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 5 AND MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH
FOR A FINAL PLAT, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
VACATION OF EASEMENTS, AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a
preliminary and final plat, planned unit development and vacation of easements in Kern Center
and Kern Center 2 Addition to allow a commercial subdivision and a planned unit
development /conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank on
property located south of 58 Street between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North, after
having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights recommended that the request be approved with conditions. The City Council makes the
following findings of fact and resolution.
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 applicant has requested that the City Council hold a public hearing
and vacate easements in Kern Center and Kern Center 2 Addition legally described as follows
to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT C
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4. To accommodate the phased development, the processing of a preliminary
plat /planned unit development (Concept Plan) is necessary; and
5. The applicants have further requested the approval of a final plat and
planned unit development /conditional use permit (General Plan) to allow the construction of a
6,000 square foot bank (with a drive - through facility) upon proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park
Station; and
6. The conditional use permit evaluation criteria of Section 401.03.A.8 of the
Zoning Ordinance has been considered and determined to be satisfied; and
7. The applicable planned unit development requirements of Section
401.06.B of the Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied as a condition of project approval; and
8. City staff prepared planning reports dated October 2, 2001 and November
1, 2001, reviewing the request for the preliminary/final plat, planned unit development, vacation
of easements, and conditional use permit /planned unit development; and
9. Said report recommended approval of the of the preliminary and final
plats, planned unit development, vacation of easements, and conditional use permit /planned unit
development subject to the fulfillment of various conditions; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 11, 2001
meeting and their November 8, 2001 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public,
closed the public hearing, and recommended that the request be approved subject to the
fulfillment of conditions; and
11. The City Council approved the preliminary plat, entitled Oak Park Station,
at their November 27, 2001 meeting; and
12. The City Council held a public hearing at their December 11, 2001
meeting to consider the vacation of easements in Kern Center and Kern Center 2 Addition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE
FOLLOWING:
1. The requests submitted by the Goldridge Group for a final plat, planned unit
development, and vacation of easements in Kern Center and Kern Center 2nd Addition,
and planned unit development /conditional use permit for a commercial development
located between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North and affecting the real property
as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENTS A AND C
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Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
approval with conditions as follows:
A. Planned unit development, final plat, concept plan, and vacation of easements approval of
a commercial subdivision entitled "Oak Park Station" subject to the following conditions:
1. Legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated in Kern Center and Kern Center
2n Addition are provided by the applicant subject to approval of the City
Engineer and City Attorney.
2. The proposed street within the development be dedicated and constructed as a
public street.
3. The City Engineer and the applicable watershed district or authority provide
comment and recommendation in regard to drainage, storm water ponding, and
utility issues.
4. A temporary cul -de -sac is provided at the proposed street's southern terminus at
the first phase of development.
5. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant enter into a development
agreement with the City.
6. The easements for the storm water drainage areas are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
7. As a condition of final plat approval, connection fees (for water, sewer and
sanitary sewer) for all lots which comprise the proposed subdivision shall be paid.
8. A 25 foot curb to building setback shall be required for all development in the
project.
9. All other comments of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, City Council,
Planning Commission, and City staff.
B. Approval of a final plat, planned unit development /conditional use permit to allow a
6,000 square foot bank (with drive - through lanes) upon Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Station
subject to the following conditions:
1. The access to the proposed street is subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
2. A "do not enter" sign shall be installed near the southeast corner of the bank
building so that vehicles do not enter the drive - through area from the parking area.
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3. The setback of the building from the curb of the proposed street is maintained at
25 feet.
4. The site shall be provided with 40 parking stalls and five proof of parking stalls.
5. Specific building material colors are specified and found to be acceptable by the
City.
6. The sidewalk is extended from the north side of the building to the proposed
street. The Parks Commission shall review the need for additional sidewalks on
58 Street and Memorial Avenue.
7. All site lighting shall meet Zoning Ordinance requirements, is hooded, and
directed such that the source of the light is not visible from surrounding properties
and rights -of -way. A revised plan shall be submitted that complies with all
ordinance requirements subject to City staff review and approval.
8. The revised landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Arborist.
9. The area identification sign is located within an easement and the applicant
provide a plan to ensure maintenance of the sign.
10. Details related to proposed wall signage are submitted subject to City approval.
All signage shall conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
11. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to grading
and drainage issues.
12. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to utility
issues.
13. A development agreement shall be required as part of the approvals subject to
City Council and City Attorney review and approval.
14. All other conditions of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 11 day of December
2001.
David Beaudet, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Kimberly Kamper, Acting City Administrator
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