HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-18 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
AMENDMENT AS IT RELATES TO A PATIO AREA AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE OAKGREEN COMMONS
BUILDING LOCATED AT 13936 LOWER 59 STREET NORTH
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a planned unit
development amendment as it relates to a patio area at the northeast corner of the
Oakgreen Commons building located at 13936 Lower 59 Street North; 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 property was approved by the City Council for a Planned Unit
Development, general plan by the City Council on June 9, 2009; and
4. The Oakgreen Commons project was approved with plans that showed a
patio area at the northeast corner of the building. The lower level of the patio was to be
unexcavated; and
5. The Oakgreen Commons project was approved with a 40 foot setback
from the main building to the east property line and a 20 foot setback for the patio in that
it did not include habitable space below; and
6. The patio was constructed with the approved setback but included a lower
area that was excavated and a foundation that included windows, allowing for habitable
space; and
7. City Staff has determined that an amended Planned Unit Development is
required to allow for the change in plans; and
8. City staff prepared a planning report dated November 11, 2010 reviewing
the request; and
9. Said report recommended approval of the amended Planned Unit
Development subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 18,
2010 meeting, took comments from the applicants, closed the public hearing, and made
the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted for Oakgreen Commons for a Planned Unit
Development amendment as it relates to a patio area at the northeast corner of the
Oakgreen Commons building located at 13936 Lower 59 Street North and affecting the
real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights approval of the application subject to the following conditions:
1. The revised landscape plans is subject to City Arborist review and
approval.
2. The final grading and drainage for the site shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
3. Any other conditions of the City Council and Planning Commission.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
18` day of November, 2010.
CONZ No
Chuck LeRoux, Vice Chair
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' ric.ia `. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Planned Unit Development Amendment
Related To The Construction Of
Oakgreen Commons Assisted Living
As Part of the Oakgreen Village Development
Located at 13936 Lower 59 St. N.
Carriage House Cooperative & Oakgreen Commons
Washington County GEO Code: 05.029.20- XX -XXX
Legal Description: Outlots C, H, I, J, K, L & M, Oakgreen Village
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ATTACHMENT B
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Planned Unit Development Amendment
Related To The Construction Of
Oakgreen Commons Assisted Living
As Part of the Oakgreen Village Development
Located at 13936 Lower 59 St. N.
Carriage House Cooperative & Oakgreen Commons
Application Materials
• Application & Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 27, 2010
Required Approvals: PUD Amendment
City Council 4/5
PUD Amendment:
Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept
Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve (12) months from the date Council
grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General
Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be
revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)