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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-16 PC RR - Auto Zone 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 AUTOZONE FOR SITE PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW FOR A RETAIL STORE AT 13613 60 STREET NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from AutoZone for Site Plan and Design Guidelines review for a retail store at 13613 60 Street North; and after having conducted a review 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 is zoned B -4, Limited Business District. Retail stores are a listed permitted use but the project requires Site Plan and Design Guidelines review; and 4. City staff prepared a planning report dated December 8, 2010 reviewing the request; and 5. Said report recommended approval of the Site Plan, and Design Guidelines review subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 6. The Planning Commission discussed the applications at their December 16, 2010 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, 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 by AutoZone for Site Plan and Design Guidelines review for a retail store at 13613 60 Street North and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. There shall be no repair of vehicles on the premises or in the building associated with this use. 2. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior lighting shall also be full cut off. 4. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 5. The applicant shall consider the use of LED lighting for the parking lot and building lighting. 6. The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 7. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials. The Building Official shall verify the final design and screening of the mechanical equipment. 8. The applicant shall provide plans for screening the trash enclosure with masonry materials to match the AutoZone building subject to review and approval of the City Planner. 2 9. The Planning Commission approves the alternate plan for the freestanding sign with the brick base. The applicant shall provide a landscape plan for the base of the sign subject to review and approval of the City Planner. 10. The signage plan shall be revised so that the total signage on site is less than 300 square feet. 11. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting. 12. The Planning Commission was satisfied with the sustainability initiatives of the AutoZone project. 13. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material selection and colors. 14. The City Council intends to construct an eight foot bituminous trail on the south side of 60 Street North adjacent to the AutoZone. AutoZone agrees to a special assessment for this improvement and does hereby waive all rights they have by Minnesota State Statutes 429.081 or otherwise challenge the amount or validity of the assessments or procedures used by the City in levying the assessments. 15. The applicant shall provide a trail easement, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney for the 60 Street Trail. 16. The applicant shall provide revised plans for the common space and seating areas at the front entrance subject to approval of the City Planner. 17. The applicant shall provide a plan for the addition of front entrance plantings subject to the approval of the City Planner. 18. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building. Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 16th day of December, 2010. / Jenni -er : y - , Ch. 'r ATTEST . • A. Johnson, City Administrator 3 Attachment A Washington County GEO Code: 05- 029 -20 -12 -0033 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition Physical Address: 13613 60 St. N. ATTACHMENT B Site Plan & Design Guidelines Review AutoZone, Inc. 13613 60th St. N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: December 01, 2010 Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: December 16, 2010