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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 BY MONTANARI HOMES FOR PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
AN OFFICE BUILDING AT 13481 NORTH 60 STREET
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from
Montanari Homes for a planned unit development/conditional use permit, a conditional use
permit for a reduction in parking and to allow a joint parking allowance, preliminary/final plat
and site plan/Design Guideline review for an office building at 13481 North 60 Street; and 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
SEE ATTACHMENT A
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the followin g items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
3. The subject site is zoned CBD, Central Business District in which office
buildings are a listed permitted use; and
4. The PUD /CUP and preliminary /final plat is required to subdivide the
property for office condominiums; and
5. A conditional use permit is required to allow a reduction from the off-
street parking supply requirements and to allow a joint parking proposal with an adjoining
property; and
6. The City staff prepared a memorandum dated December 6, 2001 which
recommended the applicant address issues related to the site and to provide additional
information; and
7. In February 2002, the applicant provided additional information and a
Declaration of Cross Easements with the adjoining property owner; and
8. The City staff prepared a memorandum dated March 7, 2002
recommending the Planning Commission approve the request subject to submittal of additional
information and satisfaction of conditions; and
9. At the March 14, 2002 Planning Commission meeting, City staff
recommended that the application not move forward until a preliminary /final plat is submitted
and a Declaration of Cross Easements, which is satisfactory to the Cit y Attorney, is submitted for
approval; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 14, 2002
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and made the
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wing 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 by Montanari Homes for a planned unit development/
conditional use permit, a conditional use permit for a reduction in parking and to allow a
joint parking allowance, preliminary /final plat and site plan/Design Guideline review for
an office building at 13481 North 60th Street and affecting the real property as follows:
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SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for
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approval subject to the following conditions:
1. A preliminary /final plat must be submitted to the City at least 10 days in advance of the
City Council at which this matter will be considered. The preliminary/final plat is subject
to City staff and City Council review and approval.
2. Window openings within 10 feet of property lines must have fire suppression devices
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acceptable to the Fire Marshal and Building Official.
3. A materials board and colored elevations must be submitted for Planning Commission
and City Council review.
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4. Plans should be revised to show the south curb line of 60th Street North, the existing trail
along 60th Street North, and the proposed sideway connectin g to the trail.
5. Decorative light fixtures that are not full cut-off are allowed only if the City Council
approves them.
6. Lighting must meet all City requirements, and pole lighting must be 14 feet in height.
7. The landscape plan must be revised to comply with City Arborist recommendations
found in a memo dated March 1, 2002.
8. An access permit from MnDOT is required.
9. A plan must be submitted that shows proof of parking to provide at least 52 parking stalls
on site.
10. The Planning Commission should provide direction regarding the acceptability of the
proposed parking stall dimensions.
11. The Planning Commission recommends an 18 foot parking stall length with a two foot
overhang for the parking areas on site.
12. No snow storage shall be allowed on site. The condominium association shall make
provisions for removal of excess snow from the site.
13. Grading and drainage issues are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and
review of the applicable watershed authority.
14. The applicant must provide any additional utilities information needed by the City
Engineer, and utilities issues are subject to City Engineer review and approval.
15. Any signage in addition to the proposed monument sign must comply with City
standards.
16. Trash enclosure details must be submitted for review and approval.
17. A development agreement between the applicant and the City is required subject to the
City Attorney and City Council review and approval.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 14th
day of March 2002.
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ATTEST:
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Kimberly Kamper, Acting City Administrator
George Vogt, Chair
Exhibit "A"
Legal Description: Lot "A" RLS #57, Except all that portion lying N'ly of
the following described line. Beginning at a point on the E. line of said
Tract A; thence westerly to a point of the W. line of said Tract A, distant
21.26 feet S'ly of the N.W. corner and said line there terminating
Washington County, Minnesota.
Attachment B
Address: 13481 60 Street
Applicant: Montanari Homes, Inc.
Date: November 26, 2001
Application form and payment for fees
Proof of ownership or authorization to proceed as applicant
A parcel search obtained from Washington County of all properties located
within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property
Property Tax Statement
Grading and Drainage Plan
Landscape Plan
Signage Plan
X Lighting Plan
N/A Tree Protection and Replacement Plan
XIBuilding Elevations
N/A Other Plans and/or information as required by Ordinance or requested by City
Staff
Submitted Plans:
City o_
Oak Park Heights
X 3 full scale sets of plan
X 20 —11" X 17" sets of plans
14168 oak Park Blvd 0 Box 2007 0 oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone (651) 439 -4439 ® Fax 439 -0574